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Suspect in National Guard shooting identified as Afghan national. Here's what we know.

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.

Studying the mysteries of Stonehenge

For centuries the giant prehistoric monument in southwest England has remained a mystery. Who built Stonehenge? What was its meaning or purpose? Mark Phillips takes us to Stonehenge for a fascinating and revealing report on one of the world's most famous and inscrutable sites.

The eternal mystery of the Tootsie Pop

How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop? That's not the only mystery surrounding Tootsie Roll Industries. Correspondent Nancy Giles travels the country, trying to unwrap the classic Tootsie Roll.

Unraveling the mysteries of the Kennewick Man

Chip Reid introduces us to a mystery man whose origins go way, way back -- as in 9,000 years.

Ukraine agrees to peace deal, only "minor details" left, official says

A push by the Trump administration to end Russia's war on Ukraine appears to make headway, with Kyiv saying Zelenskyy could visit D.C. within days to finalize a deal.

Noem made decision not to turn around deportation flights after judge's order, DOJ says

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem made the final decision to allow a group of deportees to be handed over to El Salvador after a judge said their flights must be returned to the U.S., the DOJ said.

National Park Service to hike entrance fees for foreign visitors

The fee change for international visitors will impact 11 national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, according to the Interior Department.

Trump administration orders review of refugees who entered under Biden, memo shows

The Trump administration has directed a review of refugees admitted under former President Joe Biden, part of an effort to identify potential reasons that would disqualify them from being able to stay.

11/25: CBS Evening News

FBI opens probe into Democrats who urged military not to follow unlawful orders; Great Thanksgiving debate: Turkey or ham?

The crossword puzzle celebrates its centennial

Millions of people spend a few relaxing moments each day working on crossword puzzles. But few people know these brain-teasers were the invention of one man 100 years ago. Faith Salie reports.