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Suspect in custody after U.S. man killed in Tobago, police say

A local police report identified the victim as Christopher Brown, a builder from Colorado.

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Posted: November 27, 2025, 2:24 pm


D.C. National Guard shooting suspect worked with CIA in Afghanistan

A 29-year-old Afghan national named Rahmanullah Lakanwal has been identified as the suspected shooter in the ambush that wounded two National Guard troops in D.C., officials say.

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Posted: November 27, 2025, 2:16 pm


New details emerge about suspect in D.C. National Guard shooting

Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot a few blocks from the White House, and a suspect identified as an Afghan national is in custody.

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Posted: November 27, 2025, 2:12 pm


Trump celebrating Thanksgiving at Mar-a-Lago

On Wednesday night, two members of the National Guard were shot near the White House​.

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Posted: November 27, 2025, 2:07 pm


What's open and closed on Thanksgiving? Here's what to know.

Shoppers will need to plan ahead as some grocery stores and retailers will be closed on Thanksgiving or have reduced hours.

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Posted: November 27, 2025, 12:37 pm


Death toll in Hong Kong high-rise fire hits 83 as 3 people are arrested

A deadly blaze ripped through bamboo scaffolding on a multi-tower housing estate in Hong Kong, killing dozens of people and leaving hundreds more missing.

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Posted: November 27, 2025, 12:13 pm


CBS News correspondent surprises Pope Leo with White Sox baseball bat gift

CBS News correspondent Chris Livesay, who is traveling with Pope Leo XIV in Turkey, surprised the pontiff with a baseball bat formerly owned by Chicago White Sox legend Nellie Fox.

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Posted: November 27, 2025, 12:03 pm


Distraught family members await answers as Hong Kong fire rages on and death toll climbs

Family members are awaiting answers on their loved ones as more than 200 people remain missing after a massive fire engulfed multiple buildings in Hong Kong. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.

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Posted: November 27, 2025, 11:55 am


Latest news on Afghan suspect accused of ambushing 2 National Guard members in D.C.

Officials announced that Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national who entered the U.S. in 2021 and once worked with the U.S. government, including the CIA, is suspected of carrying out a "calculated attack" against two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. CBS News' Nicole Sganga, Nancy Cordes and Sam Vinograd have more.

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Posted: November 27, 2025, 11:50 am


Trump reacts to National Guard shooting in D.C. as details emerge about Afghan suspect

President Trump weighed in on the shooting in Washington, D.C., where two members of the National Guard were injured. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national who entered the U.S. in 2021, previously worked with the U.S. government, including the CIA, CBS News has learned. Nancy Cordes and Sam Vinograd have more.

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Posted: November 27, 2025, 11:40 am


2 National Guard members in critical condition after "ambush" attack linked to Afghan national

Officials provided an update on the investigation into a shooting in Washington, D.C., where two National Guard members were allegedly targeted by 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal. The suspect faces several charges of assault with intent to kill while armed. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.

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Posted: November 27, 2025, 11:32 am


U.S.-backed proposal for peace in Ukraine is starting point for peace, Putin says

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to visit Moscow next week, the Kremlin says.

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Posted: November 27, 2025, 11:32 am


What were the Afghan "Zero Units" the D.C. shooting suspect reportedly worked for?

The "Zero Units" were considered by the U.S. and its international partners to be among Afghanistan's most trusted domestic forces.

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Posted: November 27, 2025, 11:18 am


Mother of Karoline Leavitt's nephew arrested by ICE in Massachusetts

The mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's nephew was arrested by ICE after they said she overstayed her tourist visa.

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Posted: November 27, 2025, 11:12 am


Man fulfills promise made as a young boy by piloting grandfather's flight

A Delta captain surprised his grandfather, who raised him, by piloting his flight.

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Posted: November 27, 2025, 10:49 am


Tech giants bet consumers are finally ready to strap on smart glasses

Tech giants including Alibaba, Amazon and Meta are counting on AI as the "killer app" that convinces consumers to try smart glasses.

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Posted: November 27, 2025, 10:42 am


Shark kills woman, seriously injures man at beach in Australia

A bystander helped the pair on the beach, but the woman died at the scene. A paramedic said the bystander's first aid might have prevented a double fatality.

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Posted: November 27, 2025, 10:27 am


Louisiana death row inmate released on bail after conviction overturned

Jimmie Duncan was released on bond in Louisiana after evidence used to convict him in the murder of his former girlfriend's daughter was discredited.

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Posted: November 27, 2025, 9:47 am


CBS reporter gifts Pope Leo a family heirloom White Sox bat on papal plane

As Pope Leo XIV, the first American leader of the Catholic Church, embarked on his first foreign trip, CBS News' Chris Livesay presented the pontiff with a very American family heirloom.

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Posted: November 27, 2025, 9:30 am


CBS News' Chris Livesay gives Pope Leo White Sox memorabilia on first papal trip

Pope Leo is traveling to Turkey on the first overseas trip of his papacy. While traveling on Thanksgiving, Americans on the papal plane made sure the first U.S.-born pope had some pie and CBS News' Chris Livesay offered special White Sox memorabilia.

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Posted: November 27, 2025, 9:16 am


D.C. National Guard shooting suspect will face assault with intent to kill charges, Pirro says

Federal officials, including FBI Director Kash Patel and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, provided more details on the Washington, D.C., shooting, where two National Guard members were gravely injured and a suspect was detained.

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Posted: November 27, 2025, 9:09 am


Meet the only brother-sister duo working in the NFL right now

In our weekly series "Mornings Kickoff," we introduce you to the only brother-sister duo currently in the NFL. Trey Smith is a guard for the Kansas City Chiefs and his sister, Ashley, runs the NFL's player engagement program.

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Posted: November 27, 2025, 9:08 am


NYC prepares for Thanksgiving Day Parade as security remains top of mind

New York City is preparing for the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and security for attendees is tight. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.

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Posted: November 27, 2025, 9:01 am


Russia sends a NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts, up to the space station

The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.

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Posted: November 27, 2025, 7:42 am


Suspect held after 2 National Guard members shot in D.C., officials say

Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot near the White House, and an Afghan national who worked previously with the CIA is in custody as a suspect.

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Posted: November 27, 2025, 7:39 am


How to find the best Black Friday deals on electronics, toys and more

These are the best days to shop for appliances, toys, clothing and more throughout the holiday season, according to retail experts.

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Posted: November 27, 2025, 7:26 am


Trump admin. pauses immigration applications from Afghans after National Guard shooting

Federal immigration authorities said Wednesday they have paused processing requests from Afghan nationals, after a man from Afghanistan was identified as the suspect in the D.C. National Guard shooting.

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Posted: November 27, 2025, 12:10 am


Trump admin. sending 500 more Guard troops to D.C. after shooting, Hegseth says

The Trump administration plans to deploy another 500 members of the National Guard to the streets of Washington, D.C., Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced, hours after two service members were shot.

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Posted: November 26, 2025, 8:30 pm


Why tariffs might make real Christmas trees more attractive this holiday season

The price of imported plastic Christmas trees is up, the majority of which are made in Asia and subject to tariffs introduced by President Trump earlier this year.

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Posted: November 26, 2025, 6:55 pm


Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say

The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.

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Posted: November 26, 2025, 11:16 am