Guard solider dead, another critical in DC ambush; Hong Kong fire toll climbs

One of the National Guard members ambushed in that attack near the White House has died. The second soldier remains in critical condition Friday morning as investigators dig into the suspect’s background.

Plus, the death toll from Hong Kong’s high-rise fire is rising quickly. Hundreds remain missing, and investigators say renovation materials probably fueled the flames as they spread through the towers.

And President Donald Trump says a U.S. land attack against cartels in Venezuela is coming “very soon.” It’s his strongest signal yet of a major escalation.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, November 28, 2025.