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A tragic shooting incident at Brown University has left at least two people dead and nine others injured during final exams. According to CBS News, the shooting occurred on December 13, 2025, in the Barus & Holley engineering building, around 4 p.m. local time.

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley confirmed all victims were students, with eight of the wounded in critical condition at Rhode Island Hospital. A shelter-in-place order was issued as a manhunt for the suspect continued, with no arrests made and no weapons recovered.

Meanwhile, in Syria, President Trump vowed retaliation after the deaths of two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter in an ISIS attack. NBC News reported that this incident heightened tensions and underscored the risks faced by U.S. military personnel abroad.

In a separate story, Erika Kirk, widow of the assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk, discussed political discourse and the impact of conspiracy theories during a CBS News town hall. She emphasized the need for dialogue to address America’s political divide.

Lastly, the Powerball lottery reached a staggering $1 billion, with winning numbers announced on December 13, consisting of 1, 28, 31, 57, 58, and Powerball 16, according to CBS News. This marks the second time this year the jackpot has reached such heights, capturing national attention.