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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.

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[00:03]
Jim Osman
A manhunt in California. Fox News. I'm Jim Osman. Here's what's happening. They're looking for a suspect in a mass shooting at a banquet hall in Stockton.
[00:13]
Christina Coleman
Authorities are searching for whoever killed four people including an eight year old and a nine year old during this mass shooting. It happened at a banquet hall that's about 50 miles south of Sacramento. A 14 year old and a 21 year old were also killed and 11 others were injured. Investigators believe this was a targeted attack at 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. Governor Gavin Newsom was briefed on this incident. His office described the shooting as horrific.
[00:48]
Jim Osman
Christina Coleman reporting from la. New details are emerging about the Afghan man accused of gunning down two National Guard members near the White House last week. The suspect may have been unraveling for years. The man has been unable to hold down a job and cycle between isolation and sudden cross country trips. A community advocate even warned a refugee group that his behavior was declining and feared he might kill himself. The advocate has been talking with the FBI. American and Ukrainian officials met in Florida on Sunday to continue talks towards ending the war with Russia. Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells reporters the talks were productive but they're awaiting more input from Russia.
[01:34]
Marco Rubio
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.
[01:46]
Jim Osman
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[01:59]
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[02:32]
Jim Osman
To the Middle East. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is asking the country's president for a pardon to end his corruption trial. The president's office called it an extraordinary request with significant implications. Netanyahu faces charges of fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes. Around 250 Nigerian students are missing after they were captured by terror groups. Fox's Stephanie Bennen in London.
[03:00]
Stephanie Bennen
Their ages are reportedly between just 6 years old to 18 now. Parents gathered this weekend to register their missing children with police providing information. The attack, of course, 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. Fifty managed to escape, but the information is limited and many are afraid to speak. It came just days after 25 schoolgirls were taken from a school in Kebbi. They've since been rescued.
[03:34]
Jim Osman
Nigeria's president declared a state of emergency. President Trump threatened military action. And the State Department added Nigeria to a list of countries hostile to religious freedom. The number of dead in that big fire in Hong Kong at a maze of apartment buildings is at least 146. And investigators discovered more bodies in the last 24 hours. Around 100 people are unaccounted for and at least 79 people have been injured. Authorities there have arrested a number of contractors because of safety issues. To New England. Karen Reid's civil lawsuit against several state police investigators and witnesses is now in federal court. The defendants requested the change. Reed alleges others were responsible for killing Officer John o'. Keefe. A jury in Canton, Mass. Acquitted her of the most serious charges earlier this year. I'm Jim Osman. You're listening to FOX News.
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