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Lead On Thursday a Russian Soyuz launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan carried two Russian cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut to the International Space Station and docked successfully. Roscosmos reported that “damage to a number of elements of the launch pad was detected” at liftoff and said repairs would be carried out promptly. Despite … Read more

On Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 2025, the NFL served three marquee games that shifted Week 13 momentum. In Detroit, the Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 31-24 after Jordan Love threw four touchdown passes and Dontayvion Wicks caught two scores. The afternoon slate featured the Kansas City Chiefs (6-5) visiting the Dallas Cowboys (5-5-1) … Read more

Lead: On Wednesday in Washington, D.C., a gunman opened fire on National Guard members outside a Metro station, critically wounding Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24. Authorities detained 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal after he was shot and taken into custody; officials later said one guard member had … Read more

UPS has grounded its fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-11 freighters indefinitely after a fiery crash at Louisville on Nov. 4 that killed 14 people and wounded at least 23. The company said in an internal memo Wednesday that inspections and any needed repairs will be expanded to meet Federal Aviation Administration guidance, and that what … Read more

The Biden-to-Trump transition in immigration policy shifted sharply this week after the Washington, D.C., shooting of two National Guard members prompted President Donald Trump to order a comprehensive review of lawful permanent resident status for people from 19 countries designated as “of concern.” On Thursday, Joe Edlow, director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), … Read more

Summary: A fresh snow event is forecast to move across the Twin Cities area beginning Friday night and continuing into Saturday, with the primary axis of accumulation expected south of Minneapolis–Saint Paul (MSP). Weather agencies warn of accumulating snow that could make roads slick and slow travel during Friday night into Saturday morning. Local and … Read more

Nov. 27, 2025 — The administration announced a review of asylum approvals granted under the Biden administration after a November shooting in Washington, D.C., that wounded two National Guard members. Officials identified a 29-year-old Afghan man as the suspect; he is reported to have arrived through a Biden-era evacuation program and received asylum in April. … Read more

Lead On Thanksgiving in Detroit, Jordan Love threw four touchdown passes and the Green Bay Packers edged the Detroit Lions 31-24. The game was decided late when coach Matt LaFleur elected to go for it on fourth-and-3 with 1:55 left; Love connected on a 16-yard completion to Dontayvion Wicks to seal the victory. The win … Read more

President Donald Trump on Nov. 26, 2025 renewed his pledge to tighten immigration controls after the fatal shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C. The White House circulated a video in which Trump called the attack an “act of hatred,” and pointed to the suspect, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national who … Read more

Lead: On Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, the Dallas Cowboys (5-5-1) hosted the Kansas City Chiefs (6-5) at AT&T Stadium in a Thanksgiving matchup with major playoff ramifications. Dallas entered the day with just an 11.4% chance to reach the postseason, per SportsLine projections, a figure that would rise to 21% with a win and fall … Read more

Lead On November 27, 2025, Israeli security forces shot and killed two Palestinians in Jenin, in the occupied West Bank, during an operation targeting wanted individuals. Israeli military and police statements say the deaths are under investigation while local witnesses and residents reported the men had attempted to surrender. Two additional Palestinians were detained at … Read more

On November 27, 2025, at Ford Field in Detroit, Jack White headlined the NFL Thanksgiving Day halftime show during the Detroit Lions–Green Bay Packers game, delivering a blistering rock set that opened with “That’s How I’m Feeling” from his new album No Name. Eminem, credited as the show’s producer and the artist who selected White … Read more

The 2025 Black Friday schedule for major U.S. retailers is now set: most national chains open early on Friday, Nov. 28, with many doors swinging open between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. in local time. Retailers including Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Macy’s, Home Depot and others are using early openings and limited in-store exclusives to … Read more

Lead: A Washington shooting this week involving a man identified as one of roughly 76,000 Afghans admitted to the United States after the 2021 U.S. withdrawal has reignited debate over Operation Allies Welcome. Former President Donald Trump sharply condemned the resettlement program and called for reviews of arrivals, while officials and resettlement groups defended screening … Read more

27 November 2025 — The 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade moved through Manhattan on Thursday, drawing large crowds and a roster of floats, balloons and performers to mark the start of the holiday season. Organizers featured 32 balloons, including three giant character balloons, 27 floats, four special units, 33 clown groups and 11 marching bands, … Read more