Campbell Robertson, Hamed Aleaziz and Jack Healy il 28/11/2025

For Shooting Suspect, a Long Path of Conflict From Afghanistan to America

Rahmanullah Lakanwal was among the Afghans who came to the United States after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Earlier, he served in a paramilitary unit that worked with U.S. forces.

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Hamed Aleaziz, Campbell Robertson, Julian E. Barnes, Jack Healy and Qasim Nauman il 28/11/2025

National Guard Soldier Dies After Being Shot in Washington

Another Guard member was in critical condition. The suspect is an Afghan man who once served in a paramilitary unit that worked with U.S. forces, officials said.FBI Director Kash Patel during a news conference in Washington on Thursday.

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Shawn McCreesh il 28/11/2025

Trump Uses National Guard Shooting to Cast Suspicion on Refugees

President Trump claimed there were “a lot of problems with Afghans,” without providing evidence, as his administration announced that it was implementing new immigration guidelines.President Trump held a video call to thank members of the military for their service on Thursday.

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David Pierson il 28/11/2025

Death Toll Rises to 128 in Hong Kong High-Rise Fire

Hope of finding survivors has dwindled, with many residents of the densely packed Wang Fuk Court apartment towers still unaccounted for.Outside the Wang Fuk Court complex in Hong Kong on Friday.

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Julian E. Barnes il 27/11/2025

U.S. Has Limited Knowledge of Those It Kills in Boat Strikes

The U.S. military has killed more than 80 people since the campaign began in early September. But it does not know who specifically is being killed.Lessons of the long war against terrorism appear to have been cast aside as the Trump administration attacks boats in the Caribbean and the eastern Paci

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Julian E. Barnes, Katrin Bennhold, Nikolay Nikolov, Leila Medina, Lazaro Gamio, Samuel Granados and Stephanie Swart il 27/11/2025

Why Is the U.S. Threatening Venezuela?

Venezuela doesn’t play a large role in the drug trade to the United States, so what is motivating the massive military buildup? Julian E. Barnes, who reports on intelligence and international security, discusses the issues with our senior writer Katrin Bennhold.

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Juli Fraga and Connie Chang il 27/11/2025

Black Friday Deals Can Put People in Debt. Here’s How to Manage It.

The convenience of one-click purchases and “buy now, pay later” loans is making it easier for people to shop — and shop and shop — during the holidays.Kristen Conti, 60, sought help after spending more than $1,000 on Labubu dolls and Christmas decorations. She has over $50,000 in credit card debt.

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Lisa Miller and Shelby Tauber il 10/08/2025

11 Women, 9 Dogs, Not Much Drama (and No Guys)

These retired women in Texas have been through infertility, illness, layoffs, addiction and disappointing marriages. Now they are trying to create a utopia just for themselves.Robyn Yerian, the founder of The Bird’s Nest near Dallas.

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Jason Zinoman and Roger Kisby il 18/08/2025

Penn & Teller’s Secret to a 50-Year Partnership

As their magic act hits 50 years, they’re bigger than ever. They say their secret is not to socialize. But misdirection is also their love language.“There’s no one I trust more,” Jillette said of Teller, who said separately, “We always claim we are not friends, but of course we are.”

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Hank Sanders il 11/05/2025

A Professor’s Final Gift to Her Students: Her Life Savings

Cris Hassold, a professor at New College of Florida for 50 years, left a mark on her 31 favorite students. “I think about her almost every day,” one said.Cris Hassold, center, in an undated photograph. She carved out an influential but complex legacy in a half-century of teaching at New College of F

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Claire Fahy il 27/11/2025

Sean Duffy Longs for the ‘Golden Days’ of Air Travel. What Was That Like?

Back in the ’50s and ’60s, passengers (well-dressed, of course, and with perfect manners) could count on hot meals on china, plenty of legroom, the occasional piano bar, even wool blankets. Those days are gone.Fewer people flew in the 1960s, which allowed airlines to use the extra space for lounges

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Jeanna Smialek, Christopher F. Schuetze and Lara Jakes il 27/11/2025

Trump Cut Europe Out of Ukraine Talks. Here’s How Europe Pushed Back.

European leaders were blindsided by President Trump’s 28-point-plan to end the Ukraine war, setting off a dash for influence.President Trump with Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the Netherlands in June.

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Ségolène Le Stradic il 27/11/2025

France Creates Voluntary Military Service as Europe Faces Russian Threat

The effort, aimed at young people, came after an army chief angered many by saying the country must accept the possible loss of “our children” in a future war.President Emmanuel Macron of France on Thursday in the French Alps, where he announced a paid, voluntary military service.

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Paul Sonne il 27/11/2025

Putin Defends Witkoff Against Accusations of Pro-Russia Bias

The Russian leader called the U.S. special envoy “an intelligent man” who is properly representing his country in peace negotiations.A photo released by Russian state media showed President Vladimir V. Putin meeting with Steve Witkoff in Moscow in August. The two are scheduled to meet again next wee

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Ian Austen il 28/11/2025

Carney Lifts Climate Laws for New Alberta Pipeline

Prime Minister Mark Carney reached a tentative deal with the province as part of his program to curb the country’s economic dependence on the United States.Prime Minister Mark Carney with Premier Danielle Smith of Alberta on Thursday in Calgary.

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Ben Hubbard il 28/11/2025

In Turkey, Pope Seeks to Soothe an Ancient Christian Divide

In Istanbul, Pope Leo XIV will meet the patriarch of the Eastern Orthodox Church to show amity between two of the world’s largest Christian groups.Tourists light candles during a visit to the Theological School of Halki, an Orthodox seminary shuttered by the Turkish government.

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