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Officials hope to bring forth charges in Brown University shooting soon

14 December 2025 at 14:05
Col. Oscar Perez, Providence’s police chief, told NBC News' Erin McLaughlin that police are confident the person of interest in custody is the suspected gunman and they hope charges can be brought forth within "the next few hours." 

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Col. Oscar Perez, Providence’s police chief, told NBC News' Erin McLaughlin that police are confident the person of interest in custody is the suspected gunman and they hope charges can be brought forth within "the next few hours." 

Trump speaks about a weekend of violence across the world

14 December 2025 at 13:53
President Trump speaks about a weekend of violence across the world, including mass shootings at Brown University and Australia’s Bondi Beach, as well as a deadly attack on U.S. service members in Syria.

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President Trump speaks about a weekend of violence across the world, including mass shootings at Brown University and Australia’s Bondi Beach, as well as a deadly attack on U.S. service members in Syria.

Special Report: Trump speaks on shootings at Brown Univ., Bondi Beach and attacks in Syria

14 December 2025 at 13:22
President Donald Trump gave his reaction to the recent fatal shootings at Brown University and Bondi Beach in Australia and fatal attacks on U.S. soldiers in Syria.

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President Donald Trump gave his reaction to the recent fatal shootings at Brown University and Bondi Beach in Australia and fatal attacks on U.S. soldiers in Syria.

One survivor told mayor active shooter drills helped yesterday

14 December 2025 at 13:14
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said that a Brown University student he met at the hospital told him an active shooter drill from high school helped them during the shooting at the school on Saturday.

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Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said that a Brown University student he met at the hospital told him an active shooter drill from high school helped them during the shooting at the school on Saturday.

Suspected gunmen in Australia seen on bridge in Bondi Beach

14 December 2025 at 10:33
Two suspected gunmen in Australia fire from a bridge in Bondi Beach, as officials report at least 11 people are dead in a shooting targeting the Jewish community at an event to mark the first day of Hanukkah.

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Two suspected gunmen in Australia fire from a bridge in Bondi Beach, as officials report at least 11 people are dead in a shooting targeting the Jewish community at an event to mark the first day of Hanukkah.

Video appears to show moment Bondi Beach shooter is disarmed

14 December 2025 at 08:10
Video appears to show one of the shooters at Australia’s Bondi Beach being disarmed by a bystander. “That man is a genuine hero," New South Wales Premier Chris Minns said. At least 11 people were killed in the attack, which targeted the Jewish community and officials called an act of terrorism and antisemitism.

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Video appears to show one of the shooters at Australia’s Bondi Beach being disarmed by a bystander. “That man is a genuine hero," New South Wales Premier Chris Minns said. At least 11 people were killed in the attack, which targeted the Jewish community and officials called an act of terrorism and antisemitism.

Providence mayor speaks to community after suspect detained

14 December 2025 at 10:39
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley says the people of the city “should breathe a little easier this morning,” as he confirmed a shelter-in-place order had been lifted around Brown University after a person of interest was taken into custody early Sunday.

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Providence Mayor Brett Smiley says the people of the city “should breathe a little easier this morning,” as he confirmed a shelter-in-place order had been lifted around Brown University after a person of interest was taken into custody early Sunday.

Rand Paul says redistricting battle ‘might lead to violence’ on both sides

14 December 2025 at 09:40
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) tells Meet the Press why he’s concerned about escalating redistricting efforts between Democrats and Republicans as both parties in key states propose redrawn maps in their favor ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) tells Meet the Press why he’s concerned about escalating redistricting efforts between Democrats and Republicans as both parties in key states propose redrawn maps in their favor ahead of the 2026 midterms.

From Labubu mayhem to the Diddy trial: These are the cultural moments that defined 2025

14 December 2025 at 09:30
The year 2025 has been filled with cultural absurdities.

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Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl," Labubus, "Kpop Demon Hunters" and more dominated cultural trends of 2025.

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Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl," Labubus, "Kpop Demon Hunters" and more dominated cultural trends of 2025.

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Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl," Labubus, "Kpop Demon Hunters" and more dominated cultural trends of 2025.

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Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl," Labubus, "Kpop Demon Hunters" and more dominated cultural trends of 2025.

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Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl," Labubus, "Kpop Demon Hunters" and more dominated cultural trends of 2025.

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Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl," Labubus, "Kpop Demon Hunters" and more dominated cultural trends of 2025.

Steve Kornacki: New poll shows cracks forming in Trump’s MAGA base

14 December 2025 at 08:55
NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press to break down a new NBC News Decision Desk poll showing emerging signs of weakness in President Trump’s MAGA base ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

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NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press to break down a new NBC News Decision Desk poll showing emerging signs of weakness in President Trump’s MAGA base ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

Suspect in Custody in Brown University Shooting: What We Know

14 December 2025 at 08:11
NBC’s national law enforcement and intelligence correspondent Tom Winter joins Sunday TODAY to break down how authorities worked through the night to find the suspect in the mass shooting at Brown University and weighs in on the suspect’s potential motive and relationship with the school. 

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NBC’s national law enforcement and intelligence correspondent Tom Winter joins Sunday TODAY to break down how authorities worked through the night to find the suspect in the mass shooting at Brown University and weighs in on the suspect’s potential motive and relationship with the school. 

Special Report: Officials confirm suspect in custody in Brown University shooting

14 December 2025 at 07:53
A person of interest is in custody in connection with the Brown University shooting that left two people dead. Providence Mayor Brett Smiley also provided an update on the seven people who were injured.

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A person of interest is in custody in connection with the Brown University shooting that left two people dead. Providence Mayor Brett Smiley also provided an update on the seven people who were injured.

Brown University students describe uncertainty and fear in lockdown after shooting

14 December 2025 at 00:42
First-year Brown University student Benjamin DiBella was in the Sciences Library at the Providence, Rhode Island, school Saturday afternoon when someone yelled that there was an active shooter on campus

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Brown University students are escorted by police as they leave a building on Saturday.

Police release video of possible Brown University shooter

14 December 2025 at 00:26
Providence police released security camera video that shows the person they believed to be the Brown University shooter walking away from campus after he allegedly opened fire inside a classroom. WJAR reports. 

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Providence police released security camera video that shows the person they believed to be the Brown University shooter walking away from campus after he allegedly opened fire inside a classroom. WJAR reports. 

Brown student hid under desk for 2 hours after shooting alert

13 December 2025 at 21:01
A Brown University student working on a Ph.D. in engineering hid in a campus lab for two hours following a campus alert about an active shooter, he told NBC affiliate WJAR in Providence.

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A Brown University student working on a Ph.D. in engineering hid in a campus lab for two hours following a campus alert about an active shooter, he told NBC affiliate WJAR in Providence.

Exams were taking place near the site of Brown shooting

13 December 2025 at 20:13
Brown University said multiple exams were scheduled for students in its Barus & Holley building, near the scene of a deadly shooting Saturday afternoon.

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Brown University said multiple exams were scheduled for students in its Barus & Holley building, near the scene of a deadly shooting Saturday afternoon.

Trump vows retaliation after two U.S. soldiers and an interpreter are killed in Syria

13 December 2025 at 19:12
President Trump vowed retaliation Saturday after two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian U.S. interpreter were killed in an attack in Syria, an incident the Pentagon said occurred during “a key leader engagement.” NBC News’ Keir Simmons and Courtney Kube have the latest.

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President Trump vowed retaliation Saturday after two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian U.S. interpreter were killed in an attack in Syria, an incident the Pentagon said occurred during “a key leader engagement.” NBC News’ Keir Simmons and Courtney Kube have the latest.

Despite denials, top DeSantis aides have ties to a controversial gubernatorial candidate

13 December 2025 at 10:07
While Gov. Ron DeSantis has not endorsed in the governor's race, at least two top aides have been in touch with James Fishback.

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James Fishback has roiled the Florida governor's race since jumping in a few weeks ago, frequently attacking the frontrunner, Rep. Byron Donalds.

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James Fishback has roiled the Florida governor's race since jumping in a few weeks ago, frequently attacking the frontrunner, Rep. Byron Donalds.
Received yesterday — 13 December 2025NBC News Top Stories

Providence police release possible gunman description

13 December 2025 at 19:25
Providence Police Commander Timothy O’Hara, deputy chief of the department, says it’s currently unknown how the gunman entered the building at Brown University, where multiple people were shot.

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Providence Police Commander Timothy O’Hara, deputy chief of the department, says it’s currently unknown how the gunman entered the building at Brown University, where multiple people were shot.

Brown University student said he hid for two hours after alerts of shooting

13 December 2025 at 19:07
A student at Brown University said he hid for two hours inside a university lab after alerts of an active shooter on campus, only managing to escape when police came to evacuate the building. Several people were injured in the shooting, with police continuing their search for the suspect. 

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A student at Brown University said he hid for two hours inside a university lab after alerts of an active shooter on campus, only managing to escape when police came to evacuate the building. Several people were injured in the shooting, with police continuing their search for the suspect. 

At least two people killed in Brown University shooting

13 December 2025 at 19:06
Providence mayor Brett Smiley said at least two people had been killed and eight more critically injured in a shooting on the Brown University campus. Smiley said police are still looking for the suspect, and a shelter in place is in effect for the greater university area. 

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Providence mayor Brett Smiley said at least two people had been killed and eight more critically injured in a shooting on the Brown University campus. Smiley said police are still looking for the suspect, and a shelter in place is in effect for the greater university area. 

2 dead, 8 critical in Brown shooting, Providence mayor says

13 December 2025 at 19:03
Two people are dead and eight others are in critical condition at a hospital after a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said.

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Two people are dead and eight others are in critical condition at a hospital after a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said.

Brown University warns of active shooter on campus

13 December 2025 at 17:53
An active shooter was reported on or near the campus of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, the university’s public safety department said.

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An active shooter was reported on or near the campus of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, the university’s public safety department said.

How the Trump administration is reacting to Syria attack

13 December 2025 at 15:22
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a post on X that the person who carried out the attack in Syria was killed by U.S. partner forces, but did not provide additional details.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a post on X that the person who carried out the attack in Syria was killed by U.S. partner forces, but did not provide additional details.

'We will retaliate’: Trump responds to deaths of U.S. soldiers and interpreter in Syria

13 December 2025 at 14:14
President Donald Trump told reporters the U.S. planned to “retaliate” after two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian U.S. interpreter were killed in an attack in Palmyra, Syria. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez reports on how Syria’s new regime will cooperate with the U.S. 

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President Donald Trump told reporters the U.S. planned to “retaliate” after two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian U.S. interpreter were killed in an attack in Palmyra, Syria. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez reports on how Syria’s new regime will cooperate with the U.S. 

Arctic temperatures, snow and flooding sweep across the U.S.

13 December 2025 at 13:28
Wintry weather is sweeping across parts of the United States this weekend, bringing with it brutally low temperatures

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Snow falls from a tree as a person clears a sidewalk along Cherokee Parkway in Louisville, Ky., on Dec. 12.

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Snow falls from a tree as a person clears a sidewalk along Cherokee Parkway in Louisville, Ky., on Dec. 12.

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Snow falls from a tree as a person clears a sidewalk along Cherokee Parkway in Louisville, Ky., on Dec. 12.
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