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President Donald J. Trump said on the evening of Nov. 28, 2025, that he would “permanently pause” migration from what he called “all Third World Countries” and move to remove some migrants already in the United States. The announcement came in two posts on Truth Social and followed a November 27 shooting in Washington, D.C., … Read more

Who: A French research team working with NASA’s Perseverance rover. When & Where: Analysis covers recordings from Perseverance across two Martian years (1,374 Earth days) while exploring Jezero Crater since the rover’s 2021 landing. What: Researchers say audio and electromagnetic signatures consistent with electrical discharges — dubbed “mini lightning” — were detected. Result: If confirmed, … Read more

On Nov. 27, 2025, human rights organization B’Tselem released a video it says shows Israeli soldiers shooting two Palestinian men who surrendered during an Israeli raid in Jenin, in the occupied West Bank. The men were later identified by B’Tselem as Yusef ‘Asa’sah, 39, and al-Muntaser bel-lah ‘Abdallah, 26; CBS News has not independently verified … Read more

Lead Paddy Pimblett was booked for an interim lightweight title fight at UFC 324 — headlining T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on 24 January — after champion Ilia Topuria said he would not fight in the first quarter of 2026 due to personal issues. The 30-year-old Liverpudlian, ranked fifth in the division, will face Justin … Read more

Lead: The Detroit Lions fell 31-24 at home to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, a loss that left coach Dan Campbell blunt about the team’s position as the NFL season nears its business end. The defeat left the Lions 7-5 and third in the NFC North after being swept by Green Bay, while the … Read more

On the second day of his Apostolic Journey to Türkiye, Pope Leo XIV led an ecumenical prayer at ancient Nicaea (modern Iznik) on the 1,700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council. He joined roughly 27 other leaders of Christian Churches and Communions in a service that recalled the Council of 325 and reaffirmed the Nicene … Read more

Hong Kong authorities said on Friday that the city’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) arrested eight people linked to renovation work at a high-rise apartment complex where a devastating fire killed 128 people. The arrests follow a large-scale, apartment-by-apartment search that uncovered dozens more bodies and pushed the confirmed death toll up by 34; officials … Read more

Lead Stock futures and U.S. equity benchmarks opened higher on the Friday following Thanksgiving after a temporary halt at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange triggered by a cooling failure at a CyrusOne data center. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.4%, the S&P 500 gained 0.3% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 124 points (0.3%) as trading … Read more

Lead On Thursday night in Baltimore, the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Ravens in a divisional road game after a performance led by a revitalized Joe Burrow and a turnover-hungry defense. The Bengals forced five turnovers and leaned on kicker Evan McPherson’s six field goals in cold, windy conditions to secure the victory. Head coach Zac … Read more

Lead The World Health Organization warned this week that a sharp rise in measles cases worldwide is acting like a ‘fire alarm’ — an early signal that other vaccine-preventable diseases could follow. WHO officials and national health authorities reported renewed outbreaks in 2024 and 2025 across multiple countries, including clusters in the United States. Rapid … Read more

Lead As Thanksgiving ends and retailers kick off the holiday push, Black Friday remains the single busiest in-store day of the year in the United States despite years of online competition and earlier seasonal discounts. This year’s kickoff arrives after a month in which The Conference Board reported weaker consumer confidence following a federal government … Read more

Lead: China has suspended youth exchange programmes with Japan after Tokyo’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made comments on Taiwan on November 7, a diplomatic source told reporters. The cancellations—normally concentrated in November and December—were communicated after Beijing enacted retaliatory measures earlier this month. Authorities in Beijing have also advised citizens against travel to Japan and … Read more

Lead On November 28, 2025, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) units engaged militants linked to Jaama Islamiya in the Beit Jen area of southern Syria. The operation, carried out by troops from the 55th Brigade, resulted in several militants killed and multiple arrests, while six Israeli reservists were wounded and evacuated for treatment. The IDF described … Read more

Lead On Nov. 28, 2025, Wirecutter published a curated list of more than 30 Apple-related Black Friday bargains across major U.S. retailers, highlighting discounts on iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watch accessories and third-party add-ons. The roundup includes standout accessory savings—cases, AirTags, and styluses—as well as bundled eGift-card offers that effectively increase buying power. Prices in the … Read more

Lead: A persistent lake-effect snow event struck the Great Lakes region on Wednesday and Thursday, concentrating on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and disrupting Thanksgiving travel. Bands of heavy snow and strong northwesterly winds produced rapid accumulations and whiteout conditions in pockets from Munising to Bessemer and near the Wisconsin border. Local offices of the National Weather … Read more