CNN 5 Things Brown Shooting Suspect Found, Child Vaccine Changes, US TikTok and more
Dec 19, 2025
A breakthrough in the Brown University shooting case brings intriguing details to light. The U.S. ramps up its military efforts against drug trafficking boats in the Pacific. A CNN exclusive reveals upcoming changes to child vaccines, promising significant updates. In Australia, the prime minister unveils a bold buyback plan for banned firearms post-tragedy. Meanwhile, a U.S. TikTok deal is shaping up, with Oracle stepping in for data management. Dive into these compelling stories!
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Suspect Found After Brown Shooting
- Claudio Neves Valente, a former Brown student, was found dead after killing himself and linked to an MIT professor's murder.
- Investigators said he used sophisticated methods to hide his tracks, like untraceable phones and avoiding credit cards.
US Strikes Target Alleged Drug Boats
- The U.S. military struck two alleged narco-trafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific, killing five people.
- Those strikes raise broader political debate after House resolutions challenging the actions failed to pass.
Proposal To Cut Child Vaccine Doses
- The U.S. is considering aligning children's vaccine schedules closer to Denmark, recommending fewer shots.
- Experts caution Denmark's universal healthcare differences may make that comparison problematic.