9PM ET 03/12/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 9PM ET 03/12/2026 Newscast

Host: Lisa Lucera (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: March 13, 2026

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Episode Overview

This concise newscast delivers breaking stories from around the US and beyond, covering major incidents of violence, updates on political and international developments, judicial rulings, business deals, and technology news. The tone is urgent and fact-centered, with reporting from multiple Fox correspondents.

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Key News Stories & Discussion Points

1. West Bloomfield, Michigan Synagogue Attack

• Summary:
  Authorities have identified the attacker at a Michigan synagogue as Ayman Mohammed Ghazali, a Lebanese-born naturalized US citizen. Ghazali, armed with a rifle, rammed his vehicle into the synagogue and was fatally shot by private security. The synagogue also houses a childcare center.
• Notable Details:
  • No synagogue or childcare center members were hurt.
  • Eight first responders are being treated at the hospital.
  • FBI is investigating the incident as a targeted act of anti-Semitic violence.
• Quote:

  “We are leading the investigation right now as a targeted act of violence against the Jewish community.” — FBI Special Agent in Charge Jennifer Runyon [00:25]

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2. Old Dominion University ROTC Shooting

• Summary:
  Lt. Col. Brandon Shaw, leader of the university’s ROTC program and decorated with two Bronze Stars, was identified as the victim in a classroom shooting. The suspect, Mohammad Baylor Jalo, a former Virginia National Guardsman with a conviction for attempting to support ISIS, was subdued by ROTC students.
• Notable Details:
  • Two others were injured.
  • The killer had a “troubling past,” including a 2016 guilty plea related to terrorist activities.
• Quote:

  “Here’s a guy we’re talking about—a real hero. Two bronze stars felled today by the killer…” — Fox’s Kevin Cork [00:51]

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3. US and Israel Operations in Iran / Iranian Leadership Health

• Summary:
  Amid continuing US and Israeli strikes on Iran, speculation surrounds the health and status of Iran’s new supreme leader. President Trump, speaking to Brian Kilmeade, suggests the leader may be wounded but likely alive.
• Quote:

  “I think he probably is. I think he’s damaged, but I think he’s probably alive in some form. Yeah.” — President Trump [01:41]

• Notable Detail:
  • The Ayatollah has not appeared on video, fueling further rumors.

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4. Military Aviation Incident in Iraq

• Summary:
  An American refueling plane (KC135) crashed in Iraq during operations against Iran. Casualties among the five-person crew are still unclear. Central Command confirms the crash was not due to hostile or friendly fire.
• Notable Detail:
  • This marks the fourth US aircraft to crash in the ongoing operation.
• Timestamp: [03:06]

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5. Cuba Prisoner Release

• Summary:
  Cuba plans to release 51 prisoners as a gesture of goodwill and in connection with the Vatican.
• Timestamp: [03:28]

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6. California’s Online Child Safety Law—Court Update

• Summary:
  A US appeals court threw out most of an injunction against California’s 2022 law requiring online platforms to protect children online.
• Details:
  • The law mandates tech companies take steps to safeguard children’s information and shield them from harmful content.
  • NetChoice (representing Google, Meta, Amazon, Twitter) challenged the law, citing free speech violations.
  • The appellate court found NetChoice unlikely to prevail.
• Quote:

  “The US circuit Court of Appeals ruling: NetChoice was unlikely to prove that the act was invalid.” — Kristen Goodwin [03:44]

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7. Business: Travis Kelce Partners with Six Flags

• Summary:
  NFL champion Travis Kelce becomes brand ambassador for Six Flags Entertainment, following a challenging financial year for the theme park chain.
• Details:
  • Kelce will produce social media content and appear in marketing.
  • Six Flags gets rights to Kelce’s name, image, and likeness.
  • Financial terms undisclosed.
• Quote:

  “Six Flags Entertainment has inked a deal with Travis Kelce that will have the three-time Super Bowl champ serve as a brand ambassador.” — Travis Kelce announcement [04:16]

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8. Tech: Google Maps Overhaul

• Summary:
  Google announces a major overhaul of its Maps app, emphasizing increased reliance on artificial intelligence.
• Timestamp: [04:50]

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Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes

• On the Synagogue Attack:

  “…as a targeted act of violence against the Jewish community.” — Jennifer Runyon, FBI [00:25]

• On University Shooting:

  “Here’s a guy… a real hero. Two bronze stars felled today by the killer…” — Kevin Cork [00:51]

• President Trump on Iran's Supreme Leader:

  “I think he probably is. I think he’s damaged, but I think he’s probably alive in some form.” — President Trump [01:41]

• On Court Ruling Against Tech Giants:

  “…NetChoice was unlikely to prove that the act was invalid.” — Kristen Goodwin [03:44]

• On Travis Kelce’s New Role:

  “Six Flags Entertainment has inked a deal with Travis Kelce that will have the three-time Super Bowl champ serve as a brand ambassador.” — [04:16]

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Important Timestamps

• 00:02 – Synagogue attack coverage
• 00:51 – University shooting and ROTC victim identified
• 01:41 – President Trump discusses Iran’s leader
• 03:06 – Iraq refueling plane crash
• 03:28 – Cuba announces prisoner release
• 03:44 – Appeals court upholds major provisions of CA child online safety law
• 04:16 – Travis Kelce announced as Six Flags Ambassador
• 04:50 – Google announces Maps overhaul

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This newscast offers a fast-paced, fact-driven summary of significant domestic and international current events, with its signature emphasis on urgent news and notable personalities.

Transcript

[Lisa Lucera]

The attacker's identity confirmed. I'm Lisa Lucera, FOX News. Sources tell Fox News the man who was armed with a rifle and rammed his vehicle into a synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, has been identified as Ayman Mohammed Ghazali, a Lebanese national who first entered the US in 2011 and became a naturalized US citizen in 2016. The FBI says Ghazali was shot and killed by private security at the temple. We are leading the investigation right now as a targeted act of violence against the Jewish community. FBI Special Agent in Charge Jennifer Runyon. No one at the synagogue, which also houses a childcare center, was heard, but eight first responders are being treated at a hospital. And the victim of the shooting this afternoon at an ROTC classroom at Old Dominion University in Virginia has been identified.

[Lt. Col. Brandon Shaw]

Lt. Col. By the name of Brandon Shaw. He actually led the university's ROTC program. Here's a guy we're talking about a real hero. Two bronze stars felled today by the killer who was identified as former Virginia National Guardsman 36 year old Mohammad Baylor Jalo. He has a troubling past, too. He actually pled guilty back in October of 2016 of attempting to provide material support to ISIS. He apparently was felled in a classroom by students.

[Lisa Lucera]

Fox's Kevin Cork. The students who attacked the suspect were ROTC members. Two others were hurt. As the US And Israel continue to strike Iran, President Trump was asked by fox's Brian Kilmeade he thinks Iran's new supreme leader is alive after a state news anchor read a statement from the ayatollah rather than the ayatollah appearing on video.

[Lt. Col. Brandon Shaw]

I think he probably is. I think he's damaged, but I think he's probably alive in some form. Yeah.

[Lisa Lucera]

There are reports that the new leader has been wounded. Catch the entire interview with President Trump on tomorrow's Brian Kilmeade show beginning at 9:00am eastern@brian kilmeadeshow.com America's listening to Fox News.

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[Lisa Lucera]

The American refueling plane that crashed in Iraq had a crew of at least five, but casualties are unclear. The KC135 was part of the operation against Iran, but Central Command says the crash was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire. The tanker is the fourth aircraft to crash in the operation against Iran. Cuba says it will release 51 people from the island's jails. The Ministry of Foreign affairs says the release in the upcoming days stems from a spirit of goodwill and close relations with the Vatican. A U.S. appeals court throws out most of an injunction blocking California from enforcing a law meant to protect kids online.

[Kristen Goodwin]

Signed into law in 2022, California Attorney General Rob Bonta says the measure aims to protect children from harmful online content and requires tech companies to safeguard young users information. NetChoice, an online trade association representing companies Google, Meta, Amazon and Twitter suing over it, alleging the law viol free speech rights. The suit has bounced around in the courts, but the U.S. circuit Court of Appeals ruling Net Choice was unlikely to prove that the act was invalid. Kristen Goodwin, Fox News An NFL star

[Lisa Lucera]

scores a new title theme park chain

[Travis Kelce]

Six Flags Entertainment has inked a deal with Travis Kelce that will have the three time super bowl champ serve as a brand ambassador. The partnership comes following a challenging 2025 for Six Flags that saw the company's attendance and revenue drop significantly. As part of the arrangement, kelce will support Six Flags Marketing EFF for the 2026 season, including producing digital content for social media. Six Flags can use Kelce's name, image and likeness across broadcast media, streaming platforms and in park marketing outlets. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

[Lisa Lucera]

Fox's Hillary Barski Google overhauling its Maps app, saying it'll depend more heavily on artificial intelligence. I'm Lisa Licera. This is Fox News.

[Kristen Goodwin]

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