The NewsWorthy Murder Manhunt Ends, Trump's Marijuana Order & TikTok Deal Done - Friday, December 19, 2025
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Dec 19, 2025 The manhunt for a mass shooter concludes, raising chilling questions about the suspect's actions during the search. A Wisconsin judge faces felony charges over an immigration case, while the Trump administration pivots on transgender care for minors. In historic news, marijuana is reclassified to Schedule 3, altering industry dynamics. Additionally, a deal finalizes TikTok's future in the U.S., and college football teams gear up for thrilling playoff matchups this weekend.
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How The Manhunt Ended
- Investigators linked the Brown University shooter to a separate killing of an MIT professor and later found the suspect died by suicide.
- Authorities credited an anonymous Reddit post and a Brown custodian for breaking the case and identifying the suspect.
Shooter's Immigration Path Noted
- The suspected shooter entered the U.S. through the Diversity Lottery program and later received a green card in 2017.
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced a pause to that program after the connection surfaced.
Fatal Private Jet Crash
- A small private jet crashed in North Carolina, killing everyone on board, including former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family.
- Investigators have not yet determined the cause and an investigation is underway.