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Brown University student describes harrowing hours-long lockdown after deadly campus shooting
A Brown University senior said he spent the night helping evacuate classmates after losing a close friend in a shooting at his school that left two people dead and nine others injured.
Ben Marcus told "Fox & Friends Weekend" on Sunday that he was celebrating Shabbat at Brown’s Hillel, a center for Jewish life on campus, when the building’s security guard rushed in with an urgent warning.
"None of us were on our phones. The security guard at the Hillel building just leaped into action, and he said, 'Everyone upstairs, this is really serious. There's a shooter,'" Marcus said.
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He described sheltering with about 30 students for nearly seven hours and praised staff at both the Hillel and the university for keeping students safe and informed.
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Still, students are scared and confused as they navigate the aftermath of the tragedy that halted final exams.
"There were finals yesterday, there were finals all week, and students are just terrified," Marcus said.
One of the victims, whose name has not yet been released, was a close friend of Marcus.
"I actually lost a very good friend of mine... I don't think her name is public yet," he said. But she was a really, really special person... really amazing at creating dialogue and interfaith activities, and we'll really miss her."
Marcus also noted how easy it is to enter some buildings on campus. He said most remain unlocked during class hours, "and even when the building is supposed to be locked — the engineering building in particular — it’s pretty common for it to be propped open with a chair."
Police said Sunday that a person of interest is in custody following the deadly shooting. Police told Fox News that the individual was found at a hotel in Coventry, which is about 17 miles south of Providence.
Providence Chief of Police Colonel Oscar L. Perez Jr. declined to say whether the person was affiliated with Brown University when asked by reporters at a news conference, citing the early stages of the investigation.
Former Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) special agent Bernard Zapor discussed the latest on the investigation during "Fox & Friends Weekend," warning that the shooter operated without "conscience" when he decided to open fire at the school.
"Make no mistake," he said. "Somebody that goes in and makes a decision to take human life on a mass scale, or any scale, is really operating without conscience. And so the normal things that we're expecting from a human being don't exist."
Fox News' Ashley Carnahan and Bryan Llenas contributed to this report.
Patriots 'heartbroken' as deadly shooting occurs at Brown University
The New England Patriots organization said it was "heartbroken" over the shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, that left at least two people dead and nine others wounded.
Police said a person of interest was in custody early Sunday following the incident. The person was apprehended at a hotel in Coventry but wasn’t immediately identified. Providence police Chief Col. Oscar Perez said the detained person was in their 30s.
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"The New England Patriots are heartbroken by the horrific events at Brown University," the team said.
"We extend our deepest sympathies to those affected and their families, and we remain grateful to the first responders and law enforcement who acted swiftly to protect the students, faculty, staff and the community.
"We stand with Brown University and our neighbors in Rhode Island during this difficult time."
The Patriots will take on the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon. Gillette Stadium is located about 25 miles from Brown University.
The Bills were staying in a hotel near the Ivy League school. The staff and the players were safe, The Athletic reported.
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Brown University has fielded over 50 NFL players. Bills defensive tackle Michael Hoecht is the lone player from Brown who is still in the league. He’s on the injured reserve.
University officials on Sunday canceled all classes, exams and papers for the rest of the fall semester. The school said students were free to leave to go back home. Those who stayed will have access to services and support, Provost Francis Doyle said in a statement.
"At this time, it is essential that we focus our efforts on providing care and support to the members of our community as we grapple with the sorrow, fear and anxiety that is impacting all of us right now," Doyle added.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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'Overrated' or worth the hype? Shoppers divided as cookie milk trend goes viral
A flavored milk sold in a nostalgic glass bottle has become the internet's newest holiday obsession — and shoppers are fiercely divided over whether it lives up to the hype or not.
Stew Leonard's, a Connecticut-based grocery chain with additional locations in New York and New Jersey, has gone viral after releasing its limited Christmas Cookie Milk.
Videos on TikTok show customers grabbing the glass bottles straight off refrigerated shelves, sampling the cookie-flavored drink on camera and urging others to try it as the seasonal craze sweeps social media.
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The online attention has sparked thousands of reactions from people eager to purchase and try the drink for themselves.
"I drank the whole thing in a day," one person wrote.
"I am so sad this does not exist near me," one viewer commented.
Others expressed surprise at how quickly the drink disappeared from store shelves.
"I checked two locations and both were sold out," a TikTok user said.
But not everyone is convinced the holiday drink deserves the hype.
Some reviewers said the flavor didn't match the buzz.
"So overrated," one person wrote.
With Stew Leonard's locations repeatedly selling out, shoppers have begun hunting for alternatives — and that search has pushed Target and Walmart into the center of the trend.
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Target's Sugar Cookie Milk, which has gained attention for its noticeably brown color, has sparked its own strong reactions online.
"The color alone would make me gag," one person wrote — while others insisted the drink worked well as a coffee creamer.
Walmart's take on the trend has also become a fallback for fans unable to find the original.
One customer offered a blunt review: "It just tastes like whole milk."
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Fox News Digital reached out to Target and Walmart for comment.
As the debate over the taste of various items intensifies, a nutrition specialist is urging consumers to approach the viral drinks with more caution than the videos might suggest.
Cookie-flavored milks are best understood as "dessert-style" beverages rather than everyday dairy options, Dr. Michael Ednie, a Florida-based chief medical officer at Bespoke Concierge MD, told Fox News Digital.
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They're "nutritionally similar to regular milk for protein, calcium and vitamins A/D," he said, "but [the flavored milk products have] substantially more added sugar and calories per cup than plain milk."
Versions sold by Stew Leonard's, Target and Walmart are similar in terms of calories, sugar content and protein, Ednie said. Stew Leonard's also advertises its cookie milk as free of artificial growth hormones and antibiotics.
"Cookie milk is a holiday treat," Sarah Hollis Leclerc, marketing manager at Stew Leonard's, told Fox News Digital.
"We don't expect our shoppers to swap out their regular milk for cookie milk."
For those looking to enjoy the flavor without the calorie load, Ednie offered several ways for shoppers to make a lighter version at home.
"To make cookie milk smarter, use real milk for protein/micros, and move sweetness toward fruit, spices and high‑protein bases instead of added sugar," he suggested.
Homemade options, he said, can be blended with skim milk or unsweetened almond milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, non-nutritive sweeteners, whole fruit and ice to lower the calorie density.
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When buying commercial versions, Ednie recommended seeking out drinks with "seven to 10 grams of added sugar, which is an improvement over the legacy brands."
Multiple dead, several wounded after mass shooting at Brown University
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:24:54 -0500
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The Brown University shooter fired dozens of rounds with a handgun during a campus shooting that killed two students and wounded nine others, according to a report.
A law enforcement source provided the new details to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss the investigation.
The shooter was armed with a handgun and fired more than 40 9mm rounds, according to a law enforcement official. Investigators have not recovered a gun as of Sunday morning, though did recover two loaded 30-round magazines, the official said.
The shooting happened inside a classroom in the Barus and Holley engineering building at the Ivy League school in Providence, Rhode Island.
A person of interest in their 30s was taken into custody early Sunday morning, officials said during an earlier press conference. Police did not immediately provide additional details about the individual.
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:08:55 -0500
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Brown University announced Sunday that all remaining academics for the Fall semester will be postponed indefinitely following a deadly shooting that happened on campus.
Provost Francis J. Doyle III wrote in a message to the Brown community that school officials “encourage everyone to focus on their own safety and well-being” at this time.
“Given the deeply tragic events that took place on our campus yesterday, all remaining undergraduate, graduate and medical classes, exams, and papers or projects for the Fall 2025 semester will not take place as scheduled,” Doyle wrote.
Students are free to leave campus at this time, and those who choose to remain will have access to on-campus services and support, he wrote.
Doyle added that school officials “know there will be many academic concerns about the implications of not holding classes and exams as scheduled,” and will release more information in the coming days.
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 07:58:44 -0500
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Rhode Island police announced early Sunday that they have a person of interest in custody in connection with the Brown University campus shooting that left two students dead and nine others injured.
Police told reporters at a 7 a.m. press conference that the person of interest was taken into custody earlier Sunday morning, though were only able to provide limited information at this time.
"The next process for us is what we do best in our detectives is to coordinate with the prosecutors, to collect evidence, to conduct interviews, and then from there will be able to, when is appropriate and accurate, to share more details with you all," Providence Chief of Police Oscar Perez said.
Police could not immediately confirm where the person of interest was taken into custody or say whether the individual was affiliated with the university.
Fox News Correspondent Bryan Llenas reported that police in Coventry, Rhode Island, said the person of interest was found at around 3:45 a.m. at a hotel in Coventry, about 17 miles south of Providence, though details on how investigators tracked the individual were not immediately provided.
Authorities were not seeking other suspects at this point, Perez said, though police were still investigating.
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley told reporters that seven of the victims are in stable condition while one is in critical but stable condition. One victim has been discharged.
Officials said additional updates were expected later Sunday.
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 06:46:07 -0500
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Brown University announced early Sunday that police have lifted a campus-wide shelter in place order, though advised that police activity is continuing in some parts that are considered an active crime scene as they hunt a gunman in a deadly shooting.
The school’s announcement came around 5:40 a.m., hours after a gunman killed two students and wounded nine others in a classroom at the Ivy League school in Providence, Rhode Island, during final exams.
The school advised that access remains limited to parts of campus where police are active.
Those who leave areas within the police perimeter, including Minden Hall and nearby apartment buildings, would be unable to immediately return.
Brown encouraged those on campus to always follow instructions from law enforcement.
The unidentified gunman appeared to be in his 30s, and was dressed in all black, according to the Providence Police Department.
The shooting happened inside a classroom in the Barus and Holley engineering building.
The suspected gunman was seen leaving the building on foot in video footage released by police.
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 03:03:23 -0500
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Massachusetts leaders offered prayers after a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island on Saturday left two students dead and nine others wounded, calling the incident "horrific" and "tragic."
"My heart is with @BrownUniversity and the City of Providence, and I’m praying for everyone impacted by this tragic act of violence. @MassStatePolice are in close contact with Rhode Island officials and I’ve been in touch with @GovDanMcKee to offer our full support and assistance," Gov. Maura Healey wrote on X.
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., said "the deadly shooting at Brown University is horrific."
"Students should be able to learn in peace, not fear gun violence. My heart goes out to the victims, their loved ones, and the entire Providence community," she wrote.
U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., said he is "heartbroken by the news of a horrific mass shooting at Brown University and sending love and prayers for the victims, their families, and the entire Providence community."
"We must act now to end this painful epidemic of gun violence. Our children should be safe at school," he added.
The gunman remains at large, according to officials.
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 02:35:43 -0500
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Brown University President Christina Paxson confirmed all victims in the shooting on Saturday are students and that the campus remains on lockdown as police continue searching for the gunman.
Two students were killed in the shooting while nine others were wounded.
Paxson said six students remain in critical but stable condition, one student is in critical condition, another is in stable condition and another was treated and released.
"Our full focus right now is on our community, their safety and providing support for the victims and their families," she said.
Professors who had final exams scheduled for Sunday notified their students that the tests have been postponed.
Non-emergency staff scheduled to work an overnight shift were also told not to come in while the shelter-in-place order remains in place.
"Providence Police have advised that our campus must remain on lockdown," Paxson said. "It is an active police scene, and the priority is to keep everyone safe. All members of the campus community will receive an alert notifying students, faculty and staff when the shelter in place order is lifted. Until then, we advise parents and families not to travel to the Brown campus. This is for their safety."
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 03:13:47 -0500
An economics professor at Brown University said the deadly shooting at the school on Saturday broke out during a review session for her course's final exam.
Rachel Friedberg, who teaches Principles of Economics, was not present when the shooter entered the room while students reviewed material for her final exam, but said a teaching assistant who led the session told her what happened.
"The room has stadium seating with doors that enter at the top," Friedberg told Ocean State Media. "He said that the shooter came in the doors, yelled something — he couldn't remember what he yelled — and started shooting."
"Students started to scramble to try to get away from the shooter, trying to get lower down in the stadium seating, and people got shot," the professor continued. "I don’t know if they’re the only ones who got shot or not."
Two people were killed and at least nine others were wounded in the shooting that unfolded at the university on Saturday. The gunman remains at large, according to officials.
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:09:53 -0500
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Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said there is no "ongoing threat" following the Brown University shooting that left two students dead and at least nine others injured on Saturday, adding that events do not need to be canceled in the aftermath of the tragic incident.
The gunman remains at large as of late Saturday night, according to officials.
"In the hours that have eclipsed since the initial shooting, we've received no additional credible information that there is any specific, ongoing threat from this individual," the mayor said at a news conference. "And so we do not believe these events need to be canceled. We do believe you can safely go to church in the morning in order to provide an additional sense of safety and comfort and confidence."
"There will be an enhanced, invisible law enforcement presence throughout the community tomorrow," Smiley continued. "I would like to reiterate our deep gratitude for how hard law enforcement is working right now. It will be up and out all night tonight and throughout the day tomorrow, and will remain hard at work until the individual responsible is brought to justice. But tomorrow, on Sunday, you will see police officers throughout the city. And we are receiving and relying on and grateful for the assistance from the state police and our neighboring communities, all of whom have offered to help. We know this is a scary time."
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 03:10:42 -0500
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Authorities released video footage Saturday night of a person of interest in a deadly mass shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island.
Nearly a dozen Brown University students were shot at the campus on Saturday.
The unidentified gunman, who appeared to be in his 30's, killed two Brown University students and wounded nine others.
Video footage released by the Providence Police Department shows the man leaving the building on foot, dressed in black.
Officials confirmed the shooting happened inside a classroom in the Barus and Holley engineering building.
Fox News' Landon Mion contributed to this report.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 22:10:20 -0500
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Providence Mayor Brett Smiley on Saturday evening confirmed that a ninth person had been injured in the Brown University shooting, in addition to the two people who were killed.
“One of the new details that I’m sorry to have to share is that there is one additional victim today, so now there are nine injured individuals,” Smiley said during a press conference.
He said the newly identified victim did not suffer a gunshot wound but “had received fragments from the shooting that had occurred near them."
The victim's injuries are non-life-threatening, Smiley said.
Officials also confirmed that all the victims — with the exception of the most recently identified individual — were students.
Authorities initially reported two fatalities and eight wounded.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 22:04:35 -0500
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Rhode Island Hospital released more information about eight of the nine surviving Brown University mass shooting victims, noting the hospital remains on lockdown but is still accepting emergency room patients.
Rhode Island Hospital confirmed it received a total of eight patients from the shooting, including six patients in critical but stable condition, one patient in critical condition, and one patient in stable condition.
Two students were killed in the shooting.
"Rhode Island Hospital is working closely with and providing support to all impacted family members, and remains in continuous communication with Brown University," hospital officials wrote in a statement. "Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this incident."
As of 7:20 pm. local time, the Miriam Hospital has not received any patients.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:42:14 -0500
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The Diocese of Providence asked the community to "unite in prayer" after 11 people were shot Saturday during an attack at Brown University in Rhode Island.
Rev. Bruce Lewandowski, bishop of Providence, wrote in a statement he is "deeply saddened and troubled by the senseless shooting."
"Let us unite in prayer for those who lost their lives, for the injured, for the Brown University community and all affected by this tragedy," Lewandowski wrote. "May God continue to guide our elected officials, law enforcement, and first responders as they work to keep everyone safe."
The Diocese of Providence said it is offering its resources, clergy and personnel, and charitable assistance wherever needed.
"May God bless us all and may Our Lady of Providence keep us in her care," Lewandowski wrote.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:05:04 -0500
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U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran on Saturday said he has directed personnel in Providence to offer “any and all support" in the wake of the shooting at Brown University.
“We are saddened to learn of the senseless act of violence at Brown University,” the agency said in a post on X. “I’ve instructed our Secret Service personnel in Providence to provide any and all support needed."
“Prayers for the victims and all those impacted.”
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 20:56:13 -0500
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Brown University officials sent an alert just before 8:30 p.m. local time, telling the community it is "imperative" members of the community remain sheltered in place as law enforcement searches for a gunman accused of killing two people and wounding eight others.
"The Brown campus continues to be in lockdown," university officials wrote in the alert. "This means keeping all doors locked and ensuring no movement across campus."
The law enforcement response remains ongoing.
"Safety is the utmost and essential priority," officials wrote.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 20:53:22 -0500
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Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee released a statement on X noting the state is "making every resource available" and the investigation into Saturday's mass shooting at Brown University continues.
"Our capital city experienced an unthinkable tragedy today," McKee wrote in the post. "Our hearts are with the people of Providence and all those impacted."
A shelter in place remains in effect for the greater Brown University area.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 20:50:20 -0500
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An official wearing tactical gear at the scene of the Brown University mass shooting told Fox News Digital' there are “too many unknowns," referring to people in the area, leading to the prolonged shelter in place order.
Students are still sheltering in place as authorities work to clear university buildings.
The gunman, who was wearing all black at the time of the shooting, remains at large prompting a massive manhunt.
Fox News Digital's Andrea Margolis contributed to this post.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 20:44:12 -0500
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Elias Christian, a Providence resident who lives just blocks from Brown University’s Barus and Holley engineering and physics building, said he first sensed something was wrong Saturday evening when he heard emergency vehicles racing toward campus.
“I haven’t lived here too long, just a couple years, but I haven’t heard of anything like this happening,” Christian told Fox News Digital. “… This is known as kind of the safe part of the city and has a safer reputation in general.”
He said the shooting feels especially jarring because of where it unfolded.
“This is kind of the heart of Brown,” he said.
Christian said he did not feel particularly scared himself, noting that police appeared to have the situation “under control.”
However, he recognized that it must have been “much scarier” for those who were closer when the chaos began.
“I'm sure it was so much scarier for people who were here before it was under control,” Christian said. “And all the students in this building and in the area.”
Fox News Digital's Andrea Margolis contributed to this report.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 20:35:14 -0500
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Brown University students were seen being evacuated from university building by police as the manhunt continues for a male gunman accused of fatally shooting two people and wounding eight others on Saturday.
Students could be seen visibly shaken up while walking out of the Building for Environmental Research and Teaching, while police lights flashed around them.
Many buildings remain locked down as the search continues.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 20:28:02 -0500
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Authorities are combing Brown University after a gunman killed two people and wounded eight others in a mass shooting Saturday.
At the scene, Fox News Digital's Andrea Margolis reported police are standing in the doors of buildings, with streets blocked off in yellow crime scene tape.
Through flashing lights and sirens, armed law enforcement could be seen walking in the direction of the Barus and Holley engineering building, where university officials and police said the shooting unfolded.
The campus remains quiet and many onlookers have moved away as police continue their search for the unidentified male gunman still at large in the community.
Armored vehicles have also responded to the scene.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 20:26:25 -0500
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Local business owner Roshan, who runs the Metro Mart near Brown University in Providence, said he was arriving in the area just a few blocks away when he first noticed the heavy police presence on Saturday evening.
“I saw the ambulance and police, and they blocked the way so I couldn’t park. I usually park in front of my store,” he told Fox News Digital. “It’s very scary … like 90% of the people here are students. It’s terrible.”
He said he closed his store and stood outside trying to get information from police and social media when he learned about the shooting.
Roshan described the city as “one of the safest areas,” adding that he often walks the streets at night without concern.
“And all of a sudden, a shooting like this … this is terrifying right now,” he said.
Fox News Digital's Andrea Margolis contributed to this post.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 20:29:33 -0500
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A junior Brown University student barricaded in a university building basement told Fox News Digital students barricaded in the top floor of a university building during the shooting, called 911, and waited nearly two hours before police arrived.
“They brought us down into a basement office space with a few hundred people and have been sweeping the building getting groups of people as they call 911 and inform them of their location," the student said. “We’re hearing pretty daunting numbers and people are all checking in on their friends."
Fox News Digital's Adriana James-Rodil contributed to this post.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 20:18:46 -0500
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President Donald Trump on Saturday addressed the mass shooting Saturday at Brown University, calling it a "terrible thing."
Trump said he has been briefed on the shooting, which claimed at least two lives and wounded eight others.
"What a terrible thing it is," the president told the media following the Army-Navy football game. "All we can do right now is pray for the victims and for those that were very badly hurt, it looks like. ... We'll inform you later as to what's happening, but it's a shame. Let's just pray."
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 20:16:01 -0500
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Authorities are searching a suspect accused of opening fire at Brown University's Barus and Holley engineering building, killing at least two people and wounding eight others.
The unidentified male gunman was last seen leaving the Barus and Holley engineering building after the shooting at about 4 p.m. local time.
Officials said the alleged shooter was dressed in black.
Multiple local law enforcement agencies, along with the FBI and U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are investigating.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 18:51:24 -0500
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At least two people are dead and eight others remain in critical, but stable condition following a shooting Saturday during final exams at Brown University in Rhode Island.
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley did not confirm if the victims were students or faculty.
Israeli officials heap blame on Australian government after Bondi Beach shooting: 'Countless warning signs'
Israeli officials were quick to lay blame for the deadly shooting in Sydney, Australia, at the feet of the nation's government on Sunday, saying it had ignored "countless warning signs" of antisemitism.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu read aloud at a government meeting a letter that he sent to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese earlier this year when Albanese declared his support for a Palestinian state.
"Your call for a Palestinian state pours fuel on the antisemitic fire. It rewards Hamas terrorists. It emboldens those who menace Australian Jews and encourages the Jew hatred now stalking your streets. Antisemitism is a cancer. It spreads when leaders stay silent; it retreats when leaders act. I call upon you to replace weakness with action, appeasement with resolve," Netanyahu read.
"Instead, Prime Minister, you replaced weakness with weakness and appeasement with more appeasement. Your government did nothing to stop the spread of antisemitism in Australia. You did nothing to curb the cancer cells that were growing inside your country. You took no action. You let the disease spread and the result is the horrific attacks on Jews we saw today," Netanyahu said.
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar also released uncommonly stark statements following Sunday's shooting, which killed at least 11 people and hospitalized 29.
"Time and again we called on the Australian government to take action and fight against the enormous wave of antisemitism that is plaguing Australian society," Herzog said in a statement on social media, posting an image of a prayer shawl stained in blood.
Saar was even more heavily critical of Australian authorities, arguing they had ignored clear signs of rising Islamist extremism and antisemitism.
"I am appalled by the murderous shooting attack at a Hanukkah event in Sydney, Australia. This is the result of the antisemitic rampage in the streets of Australia over the past two years, including the antisemitic and inciting calls of 'Globalize the Intifada,' which were realized today," Saar said in a statement, sharing the same photo as Herzog.
"The Australian government, which received countless warning signs, must come to its senses!" he added.
Police say at least two gunmen participated in Sunday's attack, which targeted a Jewish "Chanukah By The Sea" event at Sydney's famous Bondi Beach. One of the alleged gunmen was killed in the attack, and the other is hospitalized. Police are investigating whether there may have been a third shooter.
Police say they also found evidence of multiple improvised explosive devices in a vehicle near the scene of the attack.
"We have our rescue bomb disposal unit there at the moment working on that," said the police commissioner for New South Wales.
Albanese condemned Sunday's attack and the targeting of Jewish Australians.
NBA champion calls on officials to 'publicly hang' Australian terrorists after attack at Hanukkah event
NBA champion Andrew Bogut reacted to the terror attack in Australia that left at least a dozen dead and nearly 30 others injured on Sunday at a Hanukkah celebration.
Bogut suggested that X was being censored in the Bondi Beach area of Sydney. He also called for the hanging of the shooters if they were still alive.
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"X being heavily sensored (sic) amidst this shooting in Bondi, Australia," Bogut wrote on X. "Have to have the main stream media version events rather than live feeds just in case the truth gets out without any spin.
"RIP to the people caught up in this BS. Publicly hang the shooters if still alive."
Bogut added, "Thinking you can vote your way out of this mess is beyond naive......."
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The former NBA center, who is from Melbourne, played 14 years in the league. He was with the Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks, Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers.
Australian authorities said the attack "targeted" the Jewish community and was being investigated as an act of terrorism.
The New South Wales Police Force (NSWPF) said officers responded to reports of shots fired at about 6:45 p.m. on Sunday. Police say there were at least two gunmen involved in the attack, and they are investigating the possibility of a third. Twelve people were killed in the shooting, including one of the two suspected gunmen, police said. The second alleged shooter is in critical condition.
The shooting is the worst attack against Jews since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terror attacks.
Fox News’ Elizabeth Pritchett and Anders Hagstrom contributed to this report.
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Melania Trump’s White House Christmas is a shining beacon of America
One of the most iconic lines in movie history is, "There’s no place like home" from the American classic "The Wizard of Oz." Decades later, that statement still rings true for a little girl in Kansas and the other thousands that will go inside the White House to see this year’s Christmas decorations which first lady Melania Trump beautifully selected with the theme "Home Is Where The Heart Is."
Mrs. Trump once again proved her thoughtfulness and respect for the tradition of the White House and those inhabitants who have come before her, while confidently and elegantly not being constrained by them. She has left her own uniquely distinctive, timeless mark as first lady throughout her Christmas theme inspired by her own life experiences from both motherhood and business, stating, "This Christmas, let’s celebrate the love we hold within ourselves, and share it with the world around us. After all, wherever we are, we can create a home filled with grace, radiance, and endless possibilities."
From the earliest days of our republic, presidents and first ladies have always welcomed people to the White House, and the holiday season is certainly the most special time to do so. This year, the route will be slightly different to accommodate the construction of the ballroom, but that has not deterred Mrs. Trump from hosting time-honored traditions like Halloween at the White House, the Thanksgiving turkey pardoning, and now Christmas receptions and tours.
Over half a century, since the days of the Kennedy administration, first ladies have orchestrated the décor of the magnificent tree prominently placed in the Blue Room with a theme of their choosing reflecting their personal taste and style. Over the decades, the design has become more extravagant, yet the reflection of what is important to a first family has remained constant.
FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP DECORATES THE WHITE HOUSE FOR CHRISTMAS: 'HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS'
Highlighting their personal patriotism, Mrs. Trump designed the historic Blue Room this year to honor Gold Star Families. The 18-foot concolor fir from Michigan was trimmed in Gold Star ornaments as well as beautiful custom ball ornaments representing the official flower and bird of every U.S. state and territory, a custom first begun by first lady Pat Nixon.
The tantalizing gingerbread house depicting the South Portico of the White House included President Donald Trump’s newest addition to the White House grounds, the American flag, the first lady’s tradition of placing 75 wreaths in the White House windows as well as a view into the private residence with a depiction of the Yellow Oval Room.
The practice of an annual gingerbread house, started by Mrs. Nixon as well, has always been a favorite in the State Dining Room. "It is edible, but you cannot take a piece with you," said Nick Clemens, a spokesperson for the first lady. An important message given that in 1973, a Time reporter wrote, "An embassy child stood spellbound before this creation, reached out and broke off a piece of the front and popped it in his mouth." At one point, it became necessary at children’s parties to post a Marine guard by the "giant cookie" as the social aides were not fast enough and by 1977 two were posted, one on either side.
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A hallmark of Mrs. Trump’s Christmas decorations, through the years, has been having elements of her BE BEST initiative in the décor of a room which is brilliantly displayed this year, in the Red Room. While the Green Room is filled with décor to inspire family fun this holiday season, it includes darling portraits of both Presidents Trump and George Washington made from entirely from Legos (each portrait comprises more than 6,000 pieces).
The continuation of president and Mrs. Trump’s patriotism and Americana décor appears in the East Room, the largest room in the White House, which is sanctified by the portraits of Martha and George Washington. It includes golden eagle tree toppers, magnificent tree stands featuring the official logo of America 250, stars, roses and oak leaves to celebrate the upcoming semiquincentennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The trees were also unified with the magnificent colors of Old Glory wrapping through their branches.
From first lady Nancy Reagan’s beloved yet newly re-envisioned cranberry tree in the Red Room to Pat Nixon representing all the states and territories with newly designed ornaments on the Blue Room tree, no tradition was too small to be overlooked yet presented in Mrs. Trump’s own graceful way.
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Herve Pierre, friend and longtime advisor to Mrs. Trump, who designed both of her inaugural gowns, was also asked to use his meticulous attention to detail to oversee the implementation of her creative designs, as well as create the annual tour booklet keepsake, which is particularly stunning this year. Pierre, along with the remarkable White House executive residence staff, and the volunteers from across the country that came to install the decorations, have created a Christmas that all Americans should take special pride in.
Shortly before President John F. Kennedy’s term came to a tragic end in November 1963, Mrs. Kennedy was asked to contribute a brief introduction to "The Story of the Presidents at Christmas," an article written for Look magazine. Mrs. Kennedy’s words seem deeply fitting this year, not just because of the events that have taken place, but also with Mrs. Trump’s theme of focusing on home, family and "character of America within the People’s House."
"The lights of our trees and homes in this season still signal this most ancient promise of Christmas—the end of all wrongs, the fulfillment of old hopes. This article tells the story of Christmas at the White House. But even though the White House is often a center of national attention—a public building—during the Christmas season it is the home of an American family sharing in the anticipation of the joy of this festival. The world around us is a complicated and troubled place. But through Christmas, we keep unbroken contact with the simple message of redemption and love that God sent into the world so many years ago."
Home is truly where the heart is and Mrs. Trump’s commitment to keeping the White House open during renovations is a subtle reminder that her heart and focus continue to be on welcoming as many people as possible from all around the world to visit and experience the People’s House, especially this Christmas season. Because while it is her temporary home, she knows it belongs to the American People.
New children’s book sparks outrage for calling abortion a ‘superpower’
A new children’s book portraying abortion as a "superpower" is drawing strong backlash from critics who say the authors are trying to normalize the procedure for young readers.
"Abortion is Everything," set for release in January 2026, is a brightly illustrated book from activist group Shout Your Abortion geared toward children ages 5 to 8. It puts a positive spin on the divisive medical procedure.
"It’s extremely concerning to me that they are aiming this kind of messaging at children as young as 5," Sarah Gabel Seifert, CEO and co-founder of pro-life diaper company EveryLife, told Fox News Digital.
Written by activist Amelia Bonow and educator Rachel Kessler, the book touts abortion as a "uniquely human superpower" that allows humans to "make choices that lead us toward the life we envision."
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Shout Your Abortion recommends parents, other caregivers and teachers use the book as a resource to introduce the subject to children.
Gabel Seifert, a mother to two daughters, warned the book does more than normalize abortion, arguing it "frames it as a virtue."
"Abortion is not ‘everything.’ Abortion ends everything. It ends a life," she said. "Our children deserve a better narrative. We should be teaching them about the beauty, dignity and value of every human life, and that life should be celebrated, protected and defended from the moment of conception."
The pro-life organization Live Action noted that Bonow has a history of promoting abortion to children, pointing to her appearance in a "Kids Meet" video series in 2019 in which she discussed her own abortion experience.
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Gabel Seifert said the new book reflects what she sees as a broader push by activists to shape young children’s views on abortion.
"The message being planted early is that children are an inconvenience or a burden, that pregnancy gets in the way of your goals and dreams, and that the unborn aren’t really human—just a ‘clump of cells,’" she said. "When that becomes someone’s foundation, it’s no surprise that if they later face an unplanned pregnancy, they’ll default to the loudest cultural voices telling them abortion is the obvious, empowering solution."
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"That’s exactly why it’s so important to push back," Gabel Seifert continued. "We need to offer a counter-cultural message that children are not the problem—they are a gift. We need more children in this world, not less. Children are our legacy, and parenthood is a blessing worth honoring and protecting."
She urged parents to begin age-appropriate conversations with their kids about controversial topics like abortion before they hear about them from "activists or pop culture."
"We must teach young people to take ownership of their choices and to develop the critical thinking skills to weigh the decisions they’re making today—and how those decisions will affect them not just in the moment, but five or 10 years down the road," she added.
"Abortion isn’t a quick fix; it’s a life-altering choice that stays with you forever," she said. "Our job is to equip kids to think clearly and responsibly about these high-stakes decisions, and to understand that their choices have real, lasting consequences."
Fox News Digital has reached out to Shout Your Abortion for comment.
Sydney Sweeney says 'hottest man ever' is 'done' if he has bad personality
Sydney Sweeney has revealed exactly what it takes for a man to woo her.
Sweeney and her "Housemaid" co-star, Amanda Seyfried, sat down with Allure to go over the 28-year-old's dating standards as she embarks on a new relationship with music producer Scooter Braun, 44.
"Are looks important to you when dating someone?" Seyfried asked Sweeney.
"I mean, I'd like a well-kept man. That's... tall and handsome and with beautiful eyes and big arms and hands…" Sweeney began.
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"But then, if the personality is not good..." Seyfried began before Sweeney chimed in with, "Then he's not attractive."
Sweeney doubled down and made it clear that looks don't rule her relationships.
"You could be like the hottest man ever; if you have a s--- personality, done," she said.
Seyfried said, "If you let your ego rule the day… you're a loser."
The "Euphoria" actress made a joke that an unattractive man could cover up with sunglasses. "If you have a great personality… you're pretty good. Put sunglasses on, you're great," Sweeney said.
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Prior to debuting her relationship with Braun this year, Sweeney had been linked to a few high-profile men in the past.
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In May, Sweeney announced that she called off her three-year engagement to Jonathan Davino, 42.
"I’m learning a lot about myself, spending more time with my friends. And I’m loving it," she said in an interview with The Times UK.
Last year, before her split from Davino, Sweeney opened up about her decision to be with a man 14 years older.
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"I’m a very successful, independent woman who’s worked really hard," Sweeney told Glamour in October. "I’ve accomplished and bought everything myself, and I provide for myself and my family."
"I would love to set the record straight," she added. "You can be in a healthy relationship with someone and also be very successful without needing the man. We’re teammates. We’re in it together. And we want to see each other succeed."
The split marked the end of a relationship that began in 2018. Sweeney stopped wearing her engagement ring in February after the couple got engaged in 2022.
Davino worked alongside Sweeney and co-produced the film "Anyone But You." Rumors swirled that Sweeney and her co-star, Glen Powell, were dating around the time they filmed the rom-com.
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Rumors began to swirl about Sweeney and Braun's budding romance after Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos' lavish Italian wedding in the summer.
People reported in September that Sweeney and Braun, who is 16 years older than her, are "casually hooking up," citing an anonymous insider.
Things seem to be progressing for the pair. A source told the outlet earlier this month that their relationship was getting more serious.
"Scooter and Sydney are going strong, and things between them are great. They’re in a committed relationship, and things are serious," the insider said.
Current, former ESPN pundits hint that potential Black coaches could be affected by Sherrone Moore's firing
Sherrone Moore's career is certainly in jeopardy after he was hit with three charges, including a felony, following his firing from Michigan for an alleged "inappropriate relationship" with a staffer.
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel said in a statement that "credible evidence was found that Coach Moore engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member." He was arraigned in court Friday on home-invasion and stalking charges, with prosecutors alleging Moore had engaged in an "intimate relationship" with the Michigan staffer for "a number of years" and that on Monday the woman broke up with him.
During Thursday's edition of ESPN's "First Take," former NFL player turned analyst Ryan Clark insinuated that Moore, the first African American head coach in Michigan's history, "failed" potential Black coaching candidates.
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"He failed a community of coaches who would love to follow him to get an opportunity to coach at an historically great university like a Michigan. That was the opportunity that he had and he failed at …" Clark said.
"If you're Sherrone Moore, who was the first African American head coach at the University of Michigan, there’s also a community of coaches that would love to follow in your footsteps that will be partly judged because of your actions. He does have to own that. He does have to, at some point, acknowledge that he has to be held accountable for that, whether these things are true and someone was after him or not… He won't get a Bobby Petrino rebound. He'll be treated like Mel Tucker and Michael Haywood."
Tucker was fired from Michigan State over alleged harassment, as was Haywood from Pittsburgh. Haywood did not coach again for another five years, until he took the job at Texas Southern. Petrino was fired from Arkansas in 2012 after it was revealed he was having an extramarital affair, but he was hired by Western Kentucky just eight months later.
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Former ESPN host Jemele Hill offered similar sentiments, also name-dropping Tucker and Petrino, citing "the difference in who gets a second chance to be a head coach."
"Though I think Sherrone Moore is a cornball, before we start painting his firing, Mel Tucker’s and Ime Udoka’s as some kind of indictment of black male coaches, let me remind you of the following names: Hugh Freeze, Bobby Petrino, Rick Pitino, Mike Price, among others," Hill posted on Threads. "The difference is in who gets a second chance to be a head coach. And you can guess who usually gets another chance."
"Rick Pitino is seen as a redemption story. Black coaches usually don’t get that. I don’t care about Sherrone Moore. He earned whatever is coming, but unfortunately Black coaches will likely pay for what he’s done — and that isn’t right," Hill said in a post on X.
Prosecutors accused Moore of contacting the staffer via phone calls and texts after the breakup, prompting the woman to contact the University of Michigan and cooperate in its investigation. Moore was subsequently fired from his position as head football coach, which prosecutors said prompted him to show up at her home.
Moore then allegedly "barged" his way into the residence, grabbed a butter knife and a pair of kitchen scissors, and began threatening his own life. According to prosecutors, Moore allegedly told the staffer, "My blood is on your hands" and "You ruined my life."
Prosecutors claimed Moore "terrorized" the staffer and said they believed him to be a "risk to public safety."
Moore is facing over six years in prison if convicted. His next court date was scheduled for Jan. 22.
Fox News' Paulina Dedaj contributed to this report.
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