United States: Retailers reported increased demand for real Christmas trees as tariffs on imported artificial trees raised prices and shoppers bought trees on Black Friday. Farmers opened seasonal lots, including a Neenah retailer starting its 50th season, and local markets and Boy Scout sales reported strong inventory. In Fayetteville and...
Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Multiple NCAA teams prepare for scheduled nonconference matchups this week, with previews detailing records, player statistics and matchup edges across eight reported games. Buffalo faces Hampton in Bayamon; Montana meets Utah; Akron plays Milwaukee; Marquette hosts Oklahoma; Charlotte plays Richmond; South Dakota meets Air Force; Colorado meets...
Washington, President Donald Trump announced this week he will permanently pause migration from 'Third World' countries and seek to end federal benefits to noncitizens, denaturalize migrants accused of undermining domestic tranquility, and deport those deemed public charges or security risks. He posted the measures on Truth Social on Nov. 27–28...
Washington — The U.S. government announced a series of immigration and security measures after a November shooting near the White House. Federal authorities charged 29‑year‑old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal with first‑degree murder after he shot two National Guard members; one soldier died and another remains critically injured. The administration ordered...
United States: Donald Trump said Thursday that U.S. forces would "very soon" begin operations by land against suspected Venezuelan drug traffickers during Thanksgiving remarks to troops at Mar-a-Lago. U.S. forces have carried out more than 20 strikes on alleged smuggling vessels since early September, reported about 85% interdiction at sea...
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 31-28 on Thanksgiving at AT&T Stadium, overcoming two fourth-down touchdown passes from Patrick Mahomes. Dak Prescott completed 27 of 39 passes for 320 yards and two touchdowns while Malik Davis scored on a 43-yard run. CeeDee Lamb had seven...
Washington — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced week that it will reexamine green cards issued to nationals of 19 designated 'countries of concern,' effective immediately. USCIS Director Joseph Edlow said on Nov. 27 that President Donald Trump directed a 'full-scale, rigorous reexamination' after the Nov. 26 shooting in Washington...
WASHINGTON. President Donald Trump said Thursday that a National Guard member died after an ambush near the White House, and officials opened a terrorism investigation into a suspect identified as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal. Authorities said the suspect, who came to the U.S. in 2021 after service with a CIA-backed Afghan...
CHICAGO — Duke defeated Arkansas 80-71 Thursday night at the United Center, as freshman Cameron Boozer scored 35 points and grabbed nine rebounds. Duke improved to 8-0 behind contributions from Caleb Foster (15 points, eight assists) and Patrick Ngongba II (11 points). Arkansas, ranked No. 21/22, was led by Darius...
Washington, DC. National Guard members Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe were shot during a high-visibility patrol near the White House on Wednesday, officials said. Authorities arrested a suspect, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national who entered the U.S. under Operation Allies Welcome, and the suspect was shot while being...
