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Where things stand with the National Guard shooting in D.C.

Community members prepare a portrait of West Virginia National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom for a vigil in her honor at the town hall on November 28, 2025 in Webster Springs, West Virginia.

The Trump administration has halted the processing of immigration requests from Afghans and the president vowed to tighten his immigration crackdown after the shooting of two National Guard members.

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They need a ventilator to stay alive. Getting one can be a nightmare

Derek McManus has ALS, but his insurer initially refused to provide an advanced medical ventilator. Each machine can cost insurers more than $10,000. An independent appeals reviewer ordered the insurer to provide one.

Few nursing homes can care for people who need help breathing with a ventilator because of ALS and other conditions. Insurers often deny payment for the best at-home machines, and innovative solutions are endangered by Medicaid cuts.

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Trump plans to pardon former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, second from right, is taken in handcuffs to a waiting aircraft as he is extradited to the United States, at an Air Force base in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, April 21, 2022.

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez was convicted for drug trafficking and weapons charges and sentenced to 45 years in prison.

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Airbus calls for 'immediate' software upgrade to A320 aircraft

An American Airlines Airbus A320-211 is seen on the tarmac on Jan. 8, 2020 at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

A320 planes are flown by a number of domestic and international airlines, and the required software update could lead to "operational disruptions to passengers and customers," according to Airbus.

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Trump vows 'permanent pause' on some immigration after National Guard shooting

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One on November 16, 2025 at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida.

After the alleged shooter was identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal — a 29-year-old Afghan national — Trump said he would permanently shut down immigration from impoverished countries.

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Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns as Ukraine corruption investigations widen

Andriy Yermak, left, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio talk to the press as their consultations continue at the U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Geneva, Switzerland, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the resignation of his powerful chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, whose residence was searched earlier in the day by anti-corruption investigators.

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Pope Leo prays for unity at historic Nicaea site

Pope Leo XIV attends a ceremony marking the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea held in the ruins of submerged basilica, revealed in 2014 after water levels receded in Lake Iznik.

On the second day of his inaugural overseas trip, Pope Leo XIV visited the ancient site of the First Council of Nicaea, in Turkey, urging Christians — and all faiths — to reject the use of religion to justify violence.

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Death toll from floods and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra rises to 174

This aerial shot taken using a drone shows a flooded neighborhood in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

The death toll from flash floods and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra island Friday rose to 174 on Friday with 79 people missing, authorities said.

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Death toll from floods and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra rises to 164

This aerial shot taken using a drone shows a flooded neighborhood in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

The death toll from flash floods and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra island Friday rose to 164 on Friday with 79 people missing, authorities said.

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Israeli forces kill at least 10 in southern Syria raid, officials and residents say

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Syria's foreign ministry said in a statement Friday that the attack was "a horrific massacre" and said women and children were among those killed.

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National Guard member dies from injuries. And, death toll in Hong Kong fire rises

A small memorial of flowers and an American flag has been set up outside the Farragut West Metro station on Nov. 27, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot on Nov. 26, blocks from the White House in what authorities are calling a targeted shooting.

National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom had died from her injuries after a shooting in the nation's capital. And, the death toll in the Hong Kong high-rise fire rises as dozens remain missing.

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A bright spot for turtles: Olive ridleys are recovering in India, but still at risk

An olive ridley sea turtle hatchling lurches along the sand to the sea in Velas, India.

India's olive ridley turtle numbers appear to have rebounded after years of patchwork efforts to stem their decline. Can it last?

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The DOT says it wants to make trucking safer, but some see an 'immigration raid'

Harjinder Singh is seen on a video screen next to his attorney Tejinder Bains during court proceedings in Fort Pierce, Fla. on Nov. 13, 2025. The Indian-born Singh was behind the wheel of an 18-wheeler in August when he allegedly made an illegal U-turn, causing a crash that killed three people.

The Department of Transportation wants tougher rules for commercial driver's licenses after a deadly crash involving a trucker from India. Critics say it's an immigration crackdown by another name.

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What will holiday shopping say about the state of America? An expert hunts for clues

Retail expert Katie Thomas looks through clothing at a store inside Pittsburgh

Retail expert Katie Thomas scours her local shopping mall in Pittsburgh to divine what Americans' shopping habits reveal about the economy and the nation's future.

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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says states should retain power to regulate AI

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox tells NPR's Steve Inskeep why he wants states to regulate artificial intelligence.

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Father and daughter reflect on how they became a family

In 2010, 13-year-old Aimee Gerold and her father, Bob, came to StoryCorps to talk about Aimee's adoption and how their family began. Fifteen years later, they returned to reflect on that conversation.

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Israeli forces kill Palestinian men in West Bank after they appear to surrender

This image taken from video by Palestine TV shows two Palestinian men kneeling on the ground to Israeli forces shortly before they were shot dead during a military operation in Jenin, West Bank, on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025.

Israeli forces on Thursday killed a pair of Palestinian men in the occupied West Bank after they appeared to surrender, drawing Palestinian accusations that the men were executed "in cold blood."

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Trump vows to 'permanently pause' migration from poor nations in social media screed

President Donald Trump holds up a photograph as he speaks to reporters after speaking to troops via video from his Mar-a-Lago estate on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla.

President Donald Trump vowed on Thanksgiving to "permanently pause migration" from poorer nations in a blistering late-night, anti-immigrant screed posted to social media.

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Pope Leo XIV encourages Turkey to be a force for peace on his first foreign trip

Pope Leo XIV, right, talks to Turkey

The American pope emphasized a message of peace as he arrived in Ankara, welcomed on the tarmac by a military guard of honor and at the presidential palace by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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Soleil, a Belgian sheepdog, takes Best in Show at the National Dog Show

At that National Dog Show in Philadelphia, a Beauceron, Bergamasco Sheepdog and Entlebucher Mountain Dog stand for judging. Three members of the Herding Group, the 2025 winner, a Belgian Sheepdog named Soleil, won Best in the Herding Group before going on to be named Best in Show.

The National Dog Show, televised annually on Thanksgiving Day, is a beloved tradition for many families. This year, Soleil, a Belgian sheepdog, was crowned Best in Show.

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What was 'Operation Allies Welcome,' which allowed some Afghans entry into the U.S.?

Streets are blocked after reports that two National Guard soldiers were shot near the White House in Washington on Wednesday.

The Afghan man suspected of shooting two National Guard members entered the U.S. under the program in 2021. Here's a look at why it was set up and how those who entered the U.S. were vetted.

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Fuzzy Zoeller, golf champion haunted by racist joke about Tiger Woods, dies at 74

In this April 6, 2006 file photo, Fuzzy Zoeller encourages the crowd to be quiet on the second hole during first round play at the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga.

Two-time golf champion Fuzzy Zoeller has died at the age of 74. One of golf's most gregarious characters Zoeller's career was tainted by a racially insensitive joke he made about Tiger Woods.

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Fever helps the body fight off viruses: But how does it work?

Fever is part of the immune system

New research shows feverish temperatures make it more difficult for viruses to hijack our cells. A mouse study suggests it's the heat itself that makes the difference.

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National Guard shooting suspect served in CIA counterterrorism unit, group says

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Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan man who allegedly shot two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., had served in one of Afghanistan's elite counterterrorism units, according to a nonprofit run by people who served in Afghanistan.

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Here's what we know about the shooting of 2 National Guard members in D.C.

National Guard members respond to the shooting of two West Virginia Guard members near the White House on Wednesday.

Two West Virginia National Guard members deployed to Washington, D.C., remain in critical condition after being shot while on patrol just blocks from the White House on Wednesday afternoon.

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'It is not game': Ukraine's envoy to U.S. says peace plan must ensure no future Russia aggression

Olha Stefanishyna, Ukraine

Just a few months into Olga Stefanishyna's job as Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S, she is helping negotiate a peace deal that could end Russia's war on Ukraine.

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NASA astronauts celebrate Thanksgiving with Russian cranberry sauce

As well as the traditional Thanksgiving fare, NASA astronauts on the International Space Station will enjoy clams, smoked salmon and lobster.

NASA has made sure that the International Space Station is well stocked for a Thanksgiving meal full of treats. Here's what's on the menu.

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Michel Martin reflects on Thanksgiving. And, revisit Susan Stamberg's cranberry relish

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Thanksgiving has a complicated origin story, but it remains a great opportunity to express gratitude. Morning Edition host Michel Martin explains why that is.

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'A giant game of chicken': Trump's Venezuela standoff edges toward conflict

President of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro dances during a march as part of the "Venezuelan Student Day" at Miraflores in Caracas, Venezuela, on Nov. 21.

As Washington escalates pressure on Venezuela, any push for regime change risks becoming a costly, dangerous gamble — not the quick fix President Trump might hope for.

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Mamdani and Trump made nice. NYC immigrants are still on edge.

People demonstrate against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New York in October.

The incoming Mayor of New York City has had a volatile relationship with President Trump. They recently had a surprisingly cordial meeting. New Yorkers say they are still feeling on edge.

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