Fox News Hourly Update – November 30, 2025

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This episode provides a succinct roundup of breaking news from across the U.S. and the world, focusing on a tragic mass shooting in Stockton, California, evolving developments around a recent shooting near the White House, diplomatic progress on the Ukraine-Russia conflict, fresh details on kidnappings in Nigeria, and significant events in Hong Kong and New England.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Mass Shooting at Stockton Banquet Hall

• [00:03] Jim Osman opens with news of a manhunt in California, where authorities are seeking suspects after a mass shooting.
• [00:12] Christina Coleman reports:
  • The shooting occurred at a banquet hall roughly 50 miles south of Sacramento.
  • Four people were killed, including two young children (ages eight and nine), a 14-year-old, and a 21-year-old.
  • Eleven others were injured.
  • Investigators suspect it was a targeted attack during a large birthday party for a child.
  • No arrests have been made; no details on the shooter(s) released. Multiple suspects possible.
  • Governor Gavin Newsom has been briefed, describing the shooting as “horrific.”

Notable Quote:
“Investigators believe this was a targeted attack at a large birthday party for a young child. No arrests have been made and investigators have not released any details on a potential shooter. They say there could be more than one involved.”
— Christina Coleman [00:21]

2. Afghan Suspect in National Guard Shooting Near White House

• [00:48] Jim Osman provides updates:
  • New information surfaces about the Afghan man who killed two National Guard members.
  • The suspect had longstanding mental health struggles, being unable to maintain employment and making erratic cross-country moves.
  • A community advocate previously warned a refugee group of his decline and possible suicide risk; this advocate is talking to the FBI.

3. US-Ukraine Diplomacy & Russia Conflict

• [01:10] American and Ukrainian officials met in Florida for negotiating the end of the conflict with Russia.
• [01:33] Secretary of State Marco Rubio comments on the complexity of the talks.

Notable Quote:
“This is delicate, it's complicated. There are a lot of moving parts and obviously there's another party involved here that will have to be a part of the equation. And that'll continue later this week when Mr. Woodcock travels to Moscow.”
— Marco Rubio [01:33]

• [01:46] American-backed peace plan faces criticism for allegedly favoring Russia.

4. Other International and National News Highlights

Israeli PM Netanyahu Requests Pardon

• [02:32] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks a presidential pardon to halt his corruption trial—marked as an “extraordinary request” with wide implications.

Mass Kidnapping in Nigeria

• [02:59] Stephanie Bennen reports:
  • Gunmen stormed St. Mary's Catholic School, kidnapping over 300 students and 12 teachers (ages 6-18); 50 escaped, many families register missing children.
  • The incident follows the kidnapping and subsequent rescue of 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi.

Notable Quote:
“Parents gathered this weekend to register their missing children with police providing information. The attack… happened on Friday, November 21, when the gunman stormed St. Mary’s Catholic School in western Nigeria, kidnapping more than 300 students and 12 teachers.”
— Stephanie Bennen [02:59]

• Nigeria’s president declares a state of emergency; U.S. adds Nigeria to its list of countries hostile to religious freedom.

Hong Kong Fire Tragedy

• [03:33] Massive fire in tightly-packed apartment complexes claims at least 146 lives, with many more unaccounted for and over 79 injured. Contractors arrested for safety violations.

Civil Lawsuit in Massachusetts

• [04:01] Karen Reed’s civil case (alleging others responsible for Officer John O'Keefe’s death) moves to federal court after her earlier acquittal on the most serious charges.

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:03–00:48] Stockton shooting coverage
• [00:48–01:10] Afghan suspect’s background in National Guard shooting
• [01:10–01:46] Ukraine-Russia negotiations
• [02:32–02:59] Netanyahu's pardon request & crisis in Nigeria
• [02:59–03:33] Nigerian kidnapping details and related responses
• [03:33–04:01] Hong Kong fire tragedy
• [04:01–04:28] Civil lawsuit developments in New England

Memorable Moments & Quotes

• On Stockton shooting:
  “Governor Gavin Newsom was briefed on this incident. His office described the shooting as horrific.”
  — Christina Coleman [00:38]

• On Ukraine diplomacy:
  “There are a lot of moving parts and obviously there’s another party involved here that will have to be part of the equation.”
  — Marco Rubio [01:33]

• On the Nigeria mass kidnapping:
  “The attack… happened on Friday, November 21, when the gunman stormed St. Mary’s Catholic School in western Nigeria, kidnapping more than 300 students and 12 teachers.”
  — Stephanie Bennen [02:59]

Conclusion

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers a rapid, hard-hitting sweep of major news from California's tragic banquet hall shooting to international crises in Ukraine, Israel, Nigeria, and Hong Kong. Its tone is urgent and factual, keeping listeners abreast of fast-evolving stories shaping the day.