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One of 2 National Guard members shot in D.C. has died, Trump says

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

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.

Fuzzy Zoeller, two-time major golf champion, dies at 74

Fuzzy Zoeller was the last player to win the Masters on his first attempt, in a three-man playoff in 1979.

Second National Guard member shot in D.C. is "fighting for his life," Trump says

President Trump said Thursday evening that Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom died from her injuries in the Washington, D.C., shooting, and Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe was "fighting for his life."

11/26: The Takeout with Major Garrett

Two National Guard members shot blocks away from White House; Sources say Speaker Johnson told White House that GOP is not interested in extending ACA subsidies

Death toll in Hong Kong high-rise fire hits 55 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.

CD accounts vs. high-yield savings accounts: Which will be better for 2026?

Both CDs and high-yield savings accounts allow you to earn interest, but one may stand out over the other next year.

11/26: CBS Evening News

2 National Guard members shot in targeted D.C. attack, officials say; Man donates kidney to 9-year-old stranger and hopes it encourages other to do the same

2 National Guard members shot in D.C., suspect in custody, officials say

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

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.