9PM ET 11/28/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 9PM ET 11/28/2025 Newscast

Host: Carmen Roberts
Date: November 29, 2025

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Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers concise reporting on key national and international stories from late November 2025. Major topics include the fatal shooting involving National Guard members in D.C., Black Friday shopping trends, a deadly high-rise fire in Hong Kong, an update on a missing American in St. Martin, and a Thanksgiving message from Dolly Parton. The episode maintains a brisk tone, offering essential facts and quick field reports.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. D.C. National Guard Shooting Investigation

Coverage: 00:02–00:54

• Incident Summary:

  • Two National Guard members were shot in Washington, D.C.
  • One, Sarah Beckstrom (20), has died; the other, Andrew Wolf (24), remains in critical condition.
  • The suspect, an Afghan national residing in Washington state, is hospitalized and faces upgraded charges, including first-degree murder.

• Background & Motive:

  • Mark Meredith reports:
    • The suspect previously worked with the CIA in Afghanistan.
    • Motive remains unclear; prosecutors have not disclosed driving factors.
    • President Trump has suggested the suspect was struggling with mental health problems.
    • The New York Times cites a friend of the suspect, also believing mental health was at issue.

• Community Response:

  • West Virginia Governor ordered flags to half-staff in honor of the Guard members.
  • A moment of silence was observed at 2:15 PM.

• Quote:

  • “Prosecutors, though, are remaining tight lipped about what may have motivated this man to allegedly drive cross country and carry out what's now a deadly ambush.” – Mark Meredith (00:23)

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2. Black Friday Shopping Trends

Coverage: 00:54–01:47

• In-Person Shopping:

  • Many Americans still brave the crowds for doorbuster deals, despite the rise of online shopping.
  • Example: Some shoppers camped outside Bass Pro Shops in 30-degree weather (Atlanta).

• Retail Forecast:

  • National Retail Federation projects nearly 187 million shoppers between Thanksgiving & Cyber Monday—an increase of 3 million over last year.
  • The weekend stands out as a rare period when in-store shopping surges.

• Quote:

  • “Some shoppers started camping out in front of Bass Pro Shops at 8:30 last night. Mind you, it was 30 degrees overnight.” – Caroline Elliott (01:14)

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3. Thanksgiving Weekend Weather

Coverage: 01:47–01:59

• Travel Advisory:
  • Widespread snow, rain, and cold expected across much of the U.S. through the holiday weekend.

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4. Hong Kong High-Rise Inferno

Coverage: 03:02–03:34

• Incident Details:

  • At least 11 people face charges related to a deadly high-rise fire in Hong Kong.
  • The fire killed at least 128 people; negligence suspected, with several arrestees connected to on-site construction.

• Fire Spread Factors:

  • Foam panels, bamboo scaffolding, and netting aided the rapid spread of flames.
  • Broken glass allowed the fire to penetrate living quarters.
  • Non-functioning fire alarms discovered by first responders.

• Quote:

  • “During the renovation, the buildings had foam panels and bamboo scaffolding covered in netting and all that caught fire, rapidly jumping from building to building, shattering glass and allowing the flames to spread inside where people lived.” – Dave Anthony (03:17)

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5. Missing American Located in St. Martin

Coverage: 03:34–04:09

• Case Update:

  • Ann Evans (55), missing since November 20 after failing to return to a cruise ship, has been safely located.
  • Reports indicate she checked into a hotel using her passport.
  • Due to privacy laws, further details are withheld.

• Quote:

  • “Ann Evans has been located. That's the word from St. Martin police... Police now say that due to privacy laws, they will not release any more information about Evans or their circumstances.” – Tanya J. Powers (03:44)

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6. Dolly Parton’s Thanksgiving Message

Coverage: 04:09–04:54

• Public Statement:

  • Dolly Parton (79) appears in good spirits, delivering a heartfelt Thanksgiving message on Instagram.
  • She reassures fans amid recent health-related cancellations (Las Vegas residency, Governor Awards appearance).

• Noteworthy Quote:

  • “Well, hey, it's Dolly here and I want to wish all of you and your family blessings this Thanksgiving.” – Dolly Parton (04:21)
  • She closes with, “I will always love you.”

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Shopping in the Cold:
  “Some shoppers started camping out in front of Bass Pro Shops at 8:30 last night. Mind you, it was 30 degrees overnight.” – Caroline Elliott (01:14)

• On Fire Safety Lapses:
  “First responders also found some fire alarms at the complex were not working.” – Dave Anthony (03:17)

• On Public Gratitude:
  “She goes on to say that she is thankful for all her fans and the memories they share through the years.” – Michelle Paulino, summarizing Dolly Parton’s message (04:29)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• D.C. National Guard Shooting: 00:02–00:54
• Black Friday Shopping Reports: 00:54–01:47
• Thanksgiving Weather Outlook: 01:47–01:59
• Hong Kong High-Rise Fire: 03:02–03:34
• Missing American in St. Martin: 03:34–04:09
• Dolly Parton’s Thanksgiving Message: 04:09–04:54

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Tone & Language

The reporting is direct, using clear and concise language typical of network news broadcasts. Field reporters and anchors maintain a matter-of-fact, informational tone throughout, with occasional moments of empathy or levity, especially in human-interest stories and direct quotes.

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This summary provides a comprehensive overview of the news covered in the 9PM ET Fox News newscast of November 28, 2025, reflecting the swift, punchy pacing and dense information delivery that characterizes the network’s hourly updates.

Transcript

[Carmen Roberts]

Digging into the suspect's background. I'm Carmen Roberts, Fox News. Multiple agencies are investigating the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C. one soldier died yesterday while the other remains in critical condition. The suspect, an Afghan national who lived in Washington state, is also hospitalized and now faces upgraded charges including first degree murder.

[Mark Meredith]

Prosecutors, though, are remaining tight lipped about what may have motivated this man to allegedly drive cross country and carry out what's now a deadly ambush. The suspect previously worked with the CIA while he lived in Afghanistan. President Trump suggested last night the suspect had mental health issues. The New York Times says it spoke with a friend of the suspect who also lives overseas and he too believes his friend had a mental health problem. Tributes continue to pour in for the two victims of the attack. 24 year old Andrew Wolf remains in critical condition. 20 year old Sarah Beckstrom, of course, passed away on Thursday.

[Carmen Roberts]

Fox's Mark Meredith reporting from D.C. in West Virginia, where the Guard members were from, the governor ordered flags to have staff in a moment. That was held at 2:15 this afternoon. Forget online shopping. People still brave the chaos of Black Friday in person because apparently wi fi cannot compete with those door buster deals.

[Caroline Elliott]

Some shoppers started camping out in front of Bass Pro Shops at 8:30 last night. Mind you, it was 30 degrees overnight.

[Carmen Roberts]

Fox's Caroline Elliott in Chile, Atlanta.

[Caroline Elliott]

Thanksgiving weekend is expected to break shopping records this year, starting off with Black Friday. The National Retail federation says nearly 187 million people plan to shop between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday, which is up about 3 million from last year. And even though most shopping is done online these days, we're told this weekend is the one exception.

[Carmen Roberts]

And travelers face snow, rain and cold across much of the US for the rest of the Thanksgiving weekend. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Carmen Roberts]

At least 11 people in Hong Kong now face charges in connection with that inferno that tore through a high rise apartment complex this week, killing at least 128 people. Some of those arrested are linked to a construction project at the site and are suspected of negligence.

[Dave Anthony]

During the renovation, the buildings had foam panels and bamboo scaffolding covered in netting and all that caught fire, rapidly jumping from building to building, shattering glass and allowing the flames to spread inside where people lived. First responders also found some fire alarms at the complex were not working.

[Carmen Roberts]

Fox's Dave Anthony an unknown number of people remain unaccounted for. Police in St. Martin say they made contact with an American woman who was reported missing during a Cruise last week.

[Tanya J. Powers]

55 year old Ann Evans has been located. That's the word from St. Martin police. Evans hadn't been seen since Nov. 20 when she did not return to the Holland Cruise Line's ship that had docked at St Martin. Earlier. Information released by police said they believed a woman matching her description had checked into a hotel on the French side of the island using her passport. Police now say that due to privacy laws, they will not release any more information about Evans or their circumstances. Tanya J.

[Carmen Roberts]

Powers, FOX News Dolly Parton shares a Thanksgiving message on Instagram to reassure her fans.

[Michelle Paulino]

The 79 year old country legend appeared in good spirits in the video in which she speaks directly to the camera.

[Dolly Parton]

Well, hey, it's Dolly here and I want to wish all of you and your family blessings this Thanksgiving.

[Michelle Paulino]

She goes on to say that she is thankful for all her fans and the memories they share through the years. The message comes after a wave of health concerns this fall. Parton canceled her Las Vegas residency and skipped the Academy's Governor Awards, where she was set to receive the Jean Hershel Humanitarian Award. She ended the video quoting one of her iconic songs, saying, I will always love you. Michelle Paulino, FOX news and I'm Carmen.

[Carmen Roberts]

Roberts and this is FOX news.

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