2 National Guard members shot in 'targeted' attack near White House: Officials; MS Medicaid patients face hurdles to getting weight loss drugs; Report: 'Inaction' blamed for rise in NY, U.S. long-term care costs; Judge dismisses Georgia election interference case against Trump; AL students see new opportunities under statewide direct admission.

Sen. Kelly says Pete Hegseth 'totally unqualified' as Hegseth focuses on potential punishments for Sen. Kelly; Health literacy a challenge for some Kentucky populations; Long-term costs of Alabama Power's 'rate freeze' under scrutiny; Colorado's caregivers face increased financial, physical, mental stress.

Ukraine says 'understanding' reached with US on peace plan, as Trump says his envoy will meet Putin; What tariffs and import limits mean for Missouri holiday shoppers; NYC's green spaces mitigate urban climate, health harms; Provider to politics: WI child care worker runs for office.

Attorney General Pam Bondi vows to appeal dismissal of Comey and James cases; More Kentuckians earning degrees and credentials, new data show; Grassroots efforts to confine CAFOs are growing; Report: Improving dangerous prison conditions key to public safety.

Trump plans to propose extending Obamacare subsidies, report says; Hoosier highways fill up as Thanksgiving travel surges; What's next after ND's abortion ban reinstated? More MA families choose to 'unschool' post-pandemic; Faith leaders say book bans go too far.

In the fallout from the recent government shutdown, Ohio's rape crisis centers assess their efforts; Watchdog says "political insider" behavior a factor in health coverage premium spikes; and Braver Angels renews calls for civil chats over Thanksgiving.

Low-income taxpayers lose key tool after Trump administration ends free direct filing; Watchdog says "political insider" behavior a factor in health coverage premium spikes; and Braver Angels renews calls for civil chats over Thanksgiving.

European leaders back Zelensky after U.S. plan leaves them out; CA report calls for expanding youth apprenticeship pathways; How federal funding limbo is affecting Appalachia; As CDC support fades, GA advocates ramp up menthol prevention.

Trump accuses Democrats of 'seditious behavior, punishable by death,' for urging military to ignore illegal orders; FCC commissioner defends 'free speech,' one stop at a time; Survey finds bipartisan support for stronger animal welfare policies; Report: USDA's grocery list leans too much on industrial ag; FL groups condemn new White House offshore drilling plan.

Trump approves the release of the Epstein files, but loopholes remain; CT advocates continuing push to bolster offshore wind; Cincinnati's climate blueprint shows progress as Ohio cities look on; National Rural Health Day: Rural NC at risk from federal service cuts.