Two people have been found dead inside the Brentwood home of director Rob Reiner, multiple outlets report. Firefighters discovered a man and woman deceased. Although the identities of the two individuals remain unconfirmed, their approximate ages, 68 and 78 years old, match the ages of Reiner and his wife. BREAKING: Two people found dead at the home of director and actor Rob Reiner, authorities said. The LA Fire Department reported the victims were aged 78 and 68 — ages that match those of Reiner and his wife, Michele – reports pic.twitter.com/3w44DgDqXw — Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) December 15, 2025 More from the New York Post: Officers were called to the home Sunday afternoon. It’s currently unclear who the victims are, but a spokesperson for the department noted that detectives from LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division were also at the scene. LAPD’s RHD is a unit responsible for handling high-profile investigations across the city. Reiner, 78, is best known for a slew of classic ’80s and ’90s hit films, including “When Harry Met Sally,” “Princess Bride,” “Spinal Tap” and “A Few Good Men.” He first rose to fame for his role as Mike “Meathead” Stivic on the CBS sitcom “All in the Family,” which landed him two Emmy Awards. JUST IN: Two people have been found deceased in the home owned by Rob Reiner in West Los Angeles, according to TMZ. According to the outlet, the Los Angeles Fire Department was called to the home this afternoon for medical aid. Authorities then reportedly found a man, about 78… pic.twitter.com/CrCELk0hqI — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) December 15, 2025 NBC Los Angeles shared further: There is a large police presence at the home Sunday evening. LAFD paramedics were called to the home on Chadbourne Avenue around 3:30 p.m. Within a few minutes, LAPD officers were dispatched to the home for a report of an, “ambulance death investigation,” which is LAPD terminology when officers are called by firefighters to the discovery of a death. Neighbors said Reiner and his wife live in the home, and property records indicate they own the home. This story is developing!

Farmers in France protested the planned vaccination of one million head of cattle against lumpy skin disease, blocking highways and dumping manure near public buildings. “We will vaccinate nearly one million animals in the coming weeks and protect farmers. I want to reiterate that the state will stand by affected farmers, their losses will be compensated as well as their operating losses,” Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard said, according to France 24. French authorities ordered massive culls after several reported outbreaks of the disease. NEW – France mandates vaccination of one million cows against lumpy skin disease (LSD), amid widespread farmer protests over the government's policy of culling entire infected herds.https://t.co/BKkRJh9YIf — Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) December 15, 2025 France 24 has more: Lumpy skin disease, which cannot be passed to humans but can be fatal for cattle, first appeared in France in June. The state’s strategy to stamp out what they describe as a very contagious disease has since been to kill all animals in affected herds, as well as “emergency vaccination” of all cattle within a 50-kilometre (30-mile) radius. Several unions have called that approach ineffective, with the left-wing Confédération paysanne on Friday saying it was “more scary than the illness itself”, urging an end to the culls and more vaccinations. It called for “blockades across France to put an end to this madness”. But the authorities have stood by their plan. “To save the entire industry, slaughter is the only solution,” Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard on Friday told Le Parisien newspaper. Footage of the protests circulated on social media: Farmers in southern France stage tractor blockades and burn tyres to protest govt's order to slaughter entire cattle herds due to contagious skin disease, with major unions condemning measure as extermination pic.twitter.com/MkcAKLFJgB — TRT World Now (@TRTWorldNow) December 14, 2025 Farmers gather in Ariège tonight in response to the planned slaughter of 208 cows following the discovery of a case of lumpy skin disease. Farmers say it's an overreaction. EU protocols demand it. Farmers are now literally being gassed from above! pic.twitter.com/iSJwB6VbND — Tommy Robinson (@TRobinsonNewEra) December 11, 2025 Reuters explained further: Farmers stepped up protests on Saturday, blocking several toll entrances and exits on the A64 motorway in the southwestern departement Hautes-Pyrenees, local authorities said. Protesters have also dumped manure near government buildings in Tarbes, the department’s administrative capital, disrupting the work of officials implementing the vaccination campaign, they said. The government, backed by the main FNSEA farming union, maintains that total culling of infected herds is necessary to prevent the disease from spreading and triggering export bans that would devastate the sector. But the Coordination Rurale, a rival union, opposes the systematic culling approach, calling instead for targeted measures and quarantine protocols. “There is no question of culling animals in the Pyrenees that are not sick and are healthy, simply because they belong to a herd from which a supposedly sick animal came,” said Leon Thierry, co-president of CR in the Pyrenees-Atlantiques.

According to Fox News, the U.S. troops killed and injured in an ambush attack in Syria were members of the Iowa National Guard. The attack killed two Iowa National Guard soldiers and an American civilian translator. Three additional U.S. troops sustained injuries, the outlet noted. Iowa National Guard soldiers ID’d as victims in deadly Syria ISIS attack https://t.co/rrdBaCZBVJ pic.twitter.com/2DNzHM9mQh — New York Post (@nypost) December 14, 2025 Fox News shared further: Preliminary information suggests the attacker was once affiliated with the Syrian government forces and had been a low-level member of the Syrian Security Forces, before later becoming connected to ISIS, the official said. “He was not a part of the official delegation that was being escorted by the U.S. and Syrian troops,” the official said. “… This would not be considered a ‘green on blue’ incident because the Syrian gunman was not part of the U.S./Syrian partnered delegation.” Earlier Saturday, U.S. Central Command confirmed the deaths and injuries were a “result of an ambush by a lone ISIS gunman in Syria.” President Donald Trump warned that there will be “very serious retaliation” following the ambush. “This was an ISIS attack. On us and Syria. And again, we mourn the loss and we pray for them and their parents and their loved ones,” Trump told reporters. Footage below: NEW: President Trump says the U.S. WILL retaliate after the attack on Americans in Syria leaving 3 dead and 3 more injured. “This was an ISIS attack. On us and Syria. And again, we mourn the loss and we pray for them and their parents and their loved ones.” “We will retaliate.… https://t.co/J1L9pkTDdu pic.twitter.com/m8x3HUT3n1 — Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) December 13, 2025 A police chief from Iowa confirmed his son is one of the victims. “Today two of our Iowa Army National Guard Soldiers were killed in action along with a Civilian Interpreter in Syria. My wife Misty and I had that visit from Army Commanders you never want to have. Our son Nate was one of the Soldiers that paid the ultimate sacrifice for all of us, to keep us all safer. He loved what he was doing and would be the first in and last out, no one left behind. Please pray for our Soldiers all around this cruel world. We will see you again son, until then we have if from here,” Meskwaki Nation Police Chief Jeffrey Bunn wrote on the department’s Facebook page. “We were contacted by the interpreter’s family and they have requested his name be included in our post. We extend our sincerest condolences to the family of Ayad Sakat,” the post continued. Grieving Iowa police chief reveals son was one of three US soldiers in Syria killed in ‘this cruel world’ https://t.co/m1Dnmh5jav pic.twitter.com/HvJ7DELXuf — New York Post (@nypost) December 14, 2025 More from the New York Post: In a press conference Sunday morning, Iowa Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Stephen Osborn said the attack was carried out by a “lone ISIS gunman” who was later killed by partner forces. “At the time of the attack, US personnel were conducting a key leader engagement. Their mission was in support of ongoing counter-ISIS and counter-terrorism efforts in the region,” Osborn said. On social media, Howard was remembered as creative and dedicated. In a previous post meant to profile soldiers in his troop, Howard said his ultimate goal was “20 years of service and a retirement he’s proud of.” He served 11 years before the attack. “Above all, SGT Howard wants his battle buddies to know he’s always there—whether to help or simply listen,” his profile said. According to the post, Howard enjoyed hunting and playing video games and was married. Bunn has three other sons, including another who is also serving in the Iowa Army National Guard, according to his bio of the police department website. The dad moved to the Meskwaki Nation in 2019 but raised his four boys in Marshalltown, Iowa. KCCI provided additional coverage:

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) said during an interview that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) pulled over her son and asked him to prove his citizenship. “Yesterday, after he made a stop at Target, he did get pulled over by [U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement] agents, and once he was able to produce his passport ID, they did let him go,” Omar told WCCO, according to CBS News.  Omar said her son always carries his passport in case he gets pulled over. Footage below: Ilhan Omar confirms her son was pulled over and detained by ICE. President Trump also recently announced Ilhan was under investigation for marrying her brother. Denaturalize and deport the entire family. pic.twitter.com/Usuhnwt7vD — DC_Draino (@DC_Draino) December 14, 2025 CBS News shared further: Omar said ICE also previously entered a mosque where his son and others were praying, but left without incident. After that, she said she “had to remind him just how worried I am, because all of these areas that they are talking about are areas where he could possibly find himself in and they are racially profiling, they are looking for young men who look Somali that they think are undocumented.” Earlier this month, federal agents surged into the Twin Cities with the stated goal of targeting undocumented Somali immigrants. The enhanced focus on the Somali community came after President Trump said he doesn’t “want them in our country” and called Omar herself “garbage.” On Friday, Omar sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and Todd Lyons, acting director of ICE, accusing federal agents of “blatant racial profiling” and “an egregious level of unnecessary force” in the Twin Cities. “We’re seeing racial profiling, an egregious level of unnecessary force, and activity that appears designed for social media rather than befitting a law enforcement agency,” Omar said. “I’m demanding answers on behalf of my constituents whose rights are being violated,” she added. We're seeing racial profiling, an egregious level of unnecessary force, and activity that appears designed for social media rather than befitting a law enforcement agency. I'm demanding answers on behalf of my constituents whose rights are being violated.https://t.co/nqXSfH7FM2 — Rep. Ilhan Omar (@Ilhan) December 12, 2025 More from Axios: Omar asked DHS to release data on the number of individuals arrested during Operation Metro Surge, including the number of U.S. citizens being detained. She’s also asked the agency to provide information on ICE surge preparations, ways for the public to report potential rights violations and the estimated cost to taxpayers. “I can’t imagine a clearer example of waste, fraud, and abuse than what ICE leadership has unleashed in neighborhoods across the Twin Cities,” Omar wrote. Omar also requested on Friday that DHS answer her concerns about the administration potentially removing Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 750 Somali refugees. “Somali TPS holders – some of whom have lived in the U.S. for almost three decades – have built lives for themselves here, starting businesses, raising families, and becoming important members of their communities,” Omar said. Somalis were first granted TPS in 1991, and extended protections to remain in the U.S. 27 times. They are currently extended through March 17, 2026, prompting Omar to ask why the administration is considering revoking it earlier. In her letter, Omar requested that DHS explain what “legal and factual” basis the agency has for potentially removing TPS status for Somalis, and what is being considered to help them make that decision.

Early Sunday morning, a person of interest in the tragic mass shooting at Brown University was taken into custody by police. Now, law enforcement sources have released more details about his identity. They identified him as 24-year-old Benjamin Erickson. Here’s what we know about him so far: BREAKING: The Brown University “person of interest” who has been detained by law enforcement has been identified as 24 year old Benjamin Erickson, per NBC Erickson, born in 2001, has a potentially extensive mental health history, and may have a connection to Brown, per WaPo… pic.twitter.com/0NoIrY2F1j — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) December 14, 2025 BREAKING: The Brown University “person of interest” who has been detained by law enforcement has been identified as 24 year old Benjamin Erickson, per NBC Erickson, born in 2001, has a potentially extensive mental health history, and may have a connection to Brown, per WaPo He supposedly drove from Wisconsin to Providence yesterday, and was detained several miles from the university. Early reports indicated that he yelled “something” before carrying out the shooting, leading many to suspect that this may have been yet another Islamic terror attack. But, Benjamin Erickson certainly doesn’t sound like an Arabic name… We don’t have any details about his motive, at this time. Authorities suspect he had long-term mental health issues. The New York Post reported: The person of interest in the deadly mass shooting at Brown University has been ID’d as a 24-year-old man from Wisconsin with possible long-standing mental-health issues, law-enforcement sources told The Post. Benjamin Erickson was nabbed at a local hotel room after a gunman opened fire at the Ivy League institution’s Providence, RI, campus during a final-exam study session Saturday. The shooter was armed with a handgun and fired more than 40 .9mm rounds during the chaos, law-enforcement officials said. Police have only said a person of interest was taken into custody at a Coventry, RI, hotel at around 3:45 a.m. Sunday. But sources identified the man in custody as Erickson and said authorities are looking into his potential long battle with mental-health problems and also his possible connection to Brown. A revolver — and a small handgun equipped with a special laser light — were found in Erickson’s hotel room, according to sources and CNN. Sources told The Post that the unique laser light on his handgun helped lead them to the person of interest. Benjamin Erickson had military experience, serving from 2021-2024. NBC News confirmed: Public records indicate that as of 2024, Benjamin Erickson’s residence was an apartment in Washington, D.C., and that he previously lived in Wisconsin. Erickson served as an infantryman in the U.S. Army from May 2021 to November 2024, according to a statement from Army spokesperson Lt. Col. Ruth Castro. Initial public records searches do not indicate that he had a previous criminal record. “He has no deployments and left the Army in the rank of specialist,” Castro said. Erickson has been detained as a person of interest in the Brown shooting, three senior law enforcement officials briefed on the investigation told NBC News. No official photos have been released of Erickson, despite a few alleged photos circulating on social media. It’s unclear whether these photos are of the same Benjamin Erickson that was taken into custody or someone else, but I will show you anyways: This is the Brown University mass shooter. 24-year-old Benjamin Erickson from West Bend Wisconsin. Cyber Warfare Officer | United States Army | University of Wisconsin Madison Alum. pic.twitter.com/kFEcrycL8i — JLR© (@JLRINVESTIGATES) December 14, 2025 The suspect in the Brown University shooting has been identified as 24 year old Benjamin Erickson from Wisconsin. Authorities detained Erickson at a hotel in Coventry, Rhode Island, about 15 miles southwest of Brown’s campus. Investigators were able to track and locate him… pic.twitter.com/wCKThUpHL0 — Shadow of Ezra (@ShadowofEzra) December 14, 2025 The suspect in the Brown University shooting has been identified as 24 year old Benjamin Erickson from Wisconsin. Authorities detained Erickson at a hotel in Coventry, Rhode Island, about 15 miles southwest of Brown’s campus. Investigators were able to track and locate him using cellphone geolocation data. We’ll keep you updated as we learn more information… Please keep all of the victims and their families in your prayers.