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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 in Palm Desert; and other teams appear in venue summaries. Journalists reported team records, leading scorers, rebounding and three-point averages, and recent form. Game locations and start times were included where available. This reporting aims to inform fans, coaches and analysts. Based on 8 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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 after a National Guard member was fatally shot near the White House by an Afghan national; authorities have charged a 29-year-old suspect. Officials and outlets reported Trump framed the moves as reversing Biden-era admissions and enforcing 'reverse migration.' Based on 6 articles reviewed and independent supporting research across major outlets.

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 a re‑examination of green cards for nationals from 19 listed countries, halted all asylum decisions, and paused visa issuance for Afghan passport holders. Officials cited national security reviews and released guidance effective immediately. Agencies communicated actions via USCIS, the State Department and statements. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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 and at least 83 deaths. The USS Gerald R. Ford and other units arrived in the Caribbean as Washington expands its "Southern Spear" counter‑narcotics campaign. The New York Times reported Trump spoke by phone with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro late last week. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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 catches for 112 yards and a touchdown. Patrick Mahomes threw for 318 yards and four touchdowns, with Travis Kelce and Rashee Rice among his scorers. The result left the Cowboys on a three-game winning streak and the Chiefs at .500 this season. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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 that critically wounded two National Guard members; the suspect was identified as Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who entered the US in 2021. The guidance permits officers to consider country-specific negative factors when adjudicating pending or new requests filed on or after Nov. 27. Based on 7 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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 unit, shot two West Virginia Guard members; Sarah Beckstrom later died and Andrew Wolfe remained critically wounded. The FBI searched properties in Washington state and San Diego, seized electronic devices and interviewed relatives, and prosecutors signaled terrorism and immigration reviews this week. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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 Acuff Jr. (21 points) and Meleek Thomas (13). The game featured top freshmen matchups and drew family attention with Carlos Boozer courtside. The result continued Duke’s early-season unbeaten start and exposed Arkansas’s frontcourt challenges. It highlighted Duke's depth and poise in critical moments. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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 subdued. Beckstrom died after surgery, President Trump announced during a Thanksgiving call on Thursday; Wolfe remains in critical condition. Federal and local law enforcement are investigating the ambush-style attack; the suspect’s motive has not been publicly determined. Multiple agencies continue joint investigations. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.