9AM ET 12/14/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: 9AM ET 12/14/2025 – Newscast Summary

Main Theme

This episode delivers a concise roundup of breaking national and international news, focusing on urgent incidents such as mass shootings, terror attacks, drug cartel operations, environmental disasters, and diplomatic efforts related to the war in Ukraine.

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Key News Segments & Discussion Points

1. Mass Shooting at Brown University

• [00:02–00:57]
  • Incident Reported: Paul Stevens leads with the news of a mass shooting at Brown University, Rhode Island. Two students are dead and at least nine injured.
  • Suspect in Custody: Brian Yanes reports a person of interest, believed to be the shooter, was arrested in Coventry, RI at 3:45 am, about 17 miles from Brown University.
  • Context: Shooting occurred during a final exam review session; video evidence shows the suspect leaving the Engineering and Physics building.
  • Quote:

    “Police tell me that this person of interest was captured at a hotel in Coventry, Rhode Island at 3:45 this morning.”
    – Brian Yanes, [00:17]

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2. Terror Attack at Sydney Hanukkah Event

• [00:57–01:53]
  • Event Details: A terror attack at a Hanukkah party on Bondi Beach, Sydney, resulted in at least 12 deaths and 29 wounded.
  • Perpetrators: Two gunmen targeted the Jewish community on the first day of Hanukkah.
  • Prime Minister’s Statement:

    “This is a targeted attack on Jewish Australians on the first day of Hanukkah, which should be a day of joy, a celebration of FAI of evil, anti-Semitism terrorism that has struck the heart of our nation.”
    – Unnamed Official/Commentator, [01:23]

  • Police Action: Two suspects are in police custody; incident described as terrorism.

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3. U.S. Military Operations Against Drug Cartels

• [02:16–02:56]
  • New Strategy: President Trump announces an expansion of military action against drug cartels—from water to land operations targeting trafficking routes.
  • Success Cited: Claims 96% of maritime drug transport is already being affected by U.S. interdiction.
  • Remarks on Future Actions:

    “And now we're starting by land and by land is a lot easier and that's going to start happening.”
    – Unnamed Official/Commentator, [02:29]

  • Context: Recent seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker suspected of violating sanctions.

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4. Historic Flooding in Washington State

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  • State of Emergency: Historic flooding continues, with more rain anticipated.
  • On-the-Ground Reporting:

    “The water has started to recede. I was in this exact same spot yesterday and the water would have been over my head. It was higher than me.”
    – Christina Coleman, quoting Ainsley Earhart, [03:02]

  • Effects: Rivers over flood stage, thousands evacuated, ongoing mudslide threats. Residents are returning home to assess damage.

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5. Diplomatic Developments in Ukraine Conflict

• [03:47–End]
  • Talks in Berlin: U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner join European and Ukrainian officials for peace talks.
  • Focus: Seeking a political agreement, though significant obstacles remain according to Ukraine’s President Zelensky.

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• Arrest in College Shooting

  “Police tell me that this person of interest was captured at a hotel in Coventry, Rhode Island at 3:45 this morning.”
  – Brian Yanes, [00:17]

• Australian Prime Minister on Hanukkah Attack

  “This is a targeted attack on Jewish Australians on the first day of Hanukkah, which should be a day of joy...”
  – Unnamed Official/Commentator, [01:23]

• President Trump on U.S. Military Cartel Strategy

  “And now we're starting by land and by land is a lot easier and that's going to start happening.”
  – Unnamed Official/Commentator, [02:29]

• Reporting from Flood Zones

  “The water has started to recede. I was in this exact same spot yesterday and the water would have been over my head.”
  – Christina Coleman quoting Ainsley Earhart, [03:02]

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Timestamps for Major Segments

• Mass Shooting at Brown University: [00:02–00:57]
• Sydney Hanukkah Terror Attack: [00:57–01:53]
• U.S. Military Targeting Drug Cartels: [02:16–02:56]
• Washington State Flooding: [02:56–03:47]
• Ukraine Peace Talks in Berlin: [03:47–End]

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Overall Tone & Style

The podcast maintains an urgent, direct, and informative tone, focusing on rapid updates and factual delivery without extended commentary or analysis. The journalists use authoritative language, and official statements are featured to provide gravity and immediacy.

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For listeners seeking a brisk, up-to-date snapshot of major news events—with attention paid to national security, international crises, public safety, and environmental emergencies—this episode is succinct and to the point.

Transcript

[Paul Stevens]

A Saturday mass shooting at a college. I'm Paul Stevens, Fox News. And we begin with a FOX News alert. A person of interest is in custody. This after a shooting at Brown University left two students dead and at least nine others injured. Fox's Brian Yanes.

[Brian Yanes]

Police tell me that this person of interest was captured at a hotel in Coventry, Rhode island at 3:45 this morning. This is about 17 miles south of Providence and Brown University, a less than a half hour drive from where we are now. The police had a press conference this morning confirming that this person of interest, they have captured this suspected gunman. They did not give us any more information as to what may have led to this arrest. We know that this is the only video that has been made public. It shows the suspected gunman or person of interest walking out of the Engineering and physics building right after the shooting at 4pm yesterday.

[Paul Stevens]

And that Saturday shooting happening during a final exam review session. At least 12 people, including the suspected shooter dead after a terror attack at a Hanukkah party in Sydney, Australia.

[Unnamed Fox News Reporter]

There's been a terrorist attack in Sydney, Australia at Bondi Beach. Authorities say at least 12 people were killed and 29 others wounded. We are getting the first initial comments from Australia's prime minister who said this.

[Unnamed Official or Commentator]

This is a targeted attack on Jewish Australians on the first day of Hanukkah, which should be a day of joy, a celebration of FAI of evil, anti Semitism terrorism that has struck the heart of our nation.

[Unnamed Fox News Reporter]

We know that two gunmen opened fire on crowds of Jews who were at a Hanukkah event along the beach. Local police released a statement saying, quote, two people are in police custody at Bondi Beach.

[Paul Stevens]

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[Ainsley Earhart]

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[Brian Yanes]

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[Paul Stevens]

President Trump says the US Military will soon target drug cartels on land.

[Jared Halpern]

President Trump says 96% of drugs transported by water are being knocked out by US Strikes on alleged narcotic boats.

[Unnamed Official or Commentator]

And now we're starting by land and by land is a lot easier and that's going to start happening.

[Jared Halpern]

The president is not previewing when those strikes may begin, but says it's not only land strikes on Venezuela, it's land.

[Unnamed Official or Commentator]

Strikes on horrible people that are bringing in drugs and killing our people.

[Jared Halpern]

Earlier this week, the US Seized a Venezuelan oil tanker accused of shipping sanctioned oil. At the White House, Jared Halpern, FOX News.

[Paul Stevens]

Washington state remains under a state of emergency. This due to historic flooding. And there's more rain on the way.

[Ainsley Earhart]

The water has started to recede. I was in this exact same spot yesterday and the water would have been over my head. It was higher than me. But residents, they're returning to their homes, some of them, and clearing out the mess, trying to see what has been damaged or destroyed. They have a lot to go through. A powerful atmospheric river dumped at least a foot or more of rain in this area over the week, which swelled rivers, flooded neighborhoods, prompted multiple swift water rescues and forced thousands to evacuate. There's also the potential for mudslides. That risk remains a concern. Ten rivers were seen at major flood stage this week. The unpredictable and dangerous situation forced many families to quickly leave their homes at night in the city of Burlington on Thursday.

[Paul Stevens]

And that's Fox's Christina Coleman. U.S. envoys arriving in Berlin for another round of talks aimed at trying to end the war in Ukraine. President Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff and son in law Jared Kushner taking part. As Ukrainian, US And European officials prepare a series of meetings. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky saying the focus is on a political agreement for peace. Major obstacles remain. I'm Paul Stevens.