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Consider airspace around Venezuela closed, Trump says - The US cannot legally close another country's airspace, but Trump's comments could deter airlines from operating in Venezuela. 1 hr ago - Latin America

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Afghans in US issue plea to Trump after Washington DC shooting -- People who left Afghanistan urge the US president not to toughen his stance after an attack allegedly carried out by an Afghan national. -- World

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Trump to pardon ex-Honduras president convicted of drug trafficking -- Juan Orlando Hernández was sentenced in the US to 45 years behind bars for conspiring to smuggle cocaine. -- World

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How were Afghan evacuees vetted under Biden? -- BBC Verify looks into claims that the Afghan national suspected of shooting two National Guard members in Washington DC entered the US unvetted.

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US halts all asylum claim decisions after National Guard shooting -- The directive comes hours after Donald Trump said the US will pause migration from "third-world countries".

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Why the rich and powerful couldn't say no to Epstein -- The late sex offender maintained contact with wealthy and influential people even after his first conviction.

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Carney's new Alberta oil pipeline deal already faces opposition -- The deal comes as Canada seeks to diversify oil exports away from the US but has led to the resignation of a minister and environmentalist from Carney's cabinet.

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Quebec expands secularism law and limits public prayer -- A new bill introduced in the Canadian province expands on a 2019 religious symbols law with new measures including a ban on face coverings in daycares.

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South Africa hits back after Trump says US won't invite it for G20 next year -- The US boycotted the G20 summit in Johannesburg over widely discredited claims of persecution of the white minority.

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National Guard shooting suspect worked with CIA in Afghanistan -- The suspect had been recruited to Unit 03 of the Kandahar Strike Force, a former military commander told the BBC, coming to the US after the withdrawal.

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'You can't see this anywhere else' - Macy's 99th Thanksgiving parade kicks off -- The beloved New York tradition launched with 34 giant balloons and 28 dazzling floats.

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Watch: Car nearly hits first responders in Midwest blizzard conditions -- Winter storm alerts and hazardous weather outlooks have been issued for parts of the US ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Watch: How the shooting of two National Guard members unfolded -- The two soldiers are in critical condition after being attacked blocks from the White House in Washington DC.

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'Who really likes turkey?' - JD Vance serves Thanksgiving meals to soldiers -- The US vice-president questioned the traditional holiday meal while meeting with troops at Fort Campbell in Tennessee.

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Watch: President Trump pardons Waddle and Gobble, the Thanksgiving turkeys -- The annual televised event dates back years and takes place ahead of the holiday, when roast turkey is typically served at dinner.

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'We're in a pivotal place' - Tennessee voters on Trump's performance -- The last congressional election of the year is taking place in the state's 7th District, where Trump won by 22% in the 2024 election.

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What we know about shooting of National Guard in Washington DC -- Sarah Beckstrom, 20, has died, while Andrew Wolfe, 24, remains in a critical condition.

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US transportation secretary wants more civility in air travel. Not everyone is on board -- Experts say a public service campaign is missing the mark as US airports brace for the busiest holiday season in years.

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Fallout from 'illegal orders' video escalates battle with Democrats over US patriotism -- A video by six Democratic lawmakers has set off an acrimonious partisan debate over what constitutes treason.

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'This is the first year I can't find a holiday job' -- Seasonal hiring is poised to drop to its lowest level since 2008, a sign of caution among US businesses in the face of tariffs and consumer angst.

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The looming election Trump can't afford to lose -- In a Tennessee district the president won by 22% last year, a Democratic upset could prompt Republican panic.

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National Guard member dies after shooting in Washington DC -- Sarah Beckstrom, 20, succumbed to her injuries, while a second guardsman remains in critical condition, Donald Trump says.

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Trump administration will re-examine green card holders from 19 countries -- Afghanistan, Cuba, Haiti, Iran, Somalia and Venezuela are among the countries subject to the review.

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Why is Trump deploying the National Guard to US cities? -- Trump insists the troops are needed to instill order, but Democratic states say the deployments risk escalating tensions.

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