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10+ hour, 1+ min ago (405+ words) WASHINGTON " Two members of the National Guard were shot Wednesday afternoon near the White House in Washington D.C., authorities confirmed, although their exact condition remains unclear.The incident occurred around 17th and I Street NW, just two blocks from the White House and near Farragut Square Park in the downtown district. Emergency vehicles and law-enforcement officers engulfed the area as the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) posted a "Critical Incident" alert, warning the public to avoid the vicinity. An official from the Joint Task Force D.C. confirmed they were responding to an incident near the White House but would not immediately confirm that National Guard members were shot.According to a law-enforcement source speaking to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity, two National Guard soldiers were among those wounded. Few details have emerged regarding motive, suspects or the extent of the injuries. Officials…...

11+ hour, 50+ min ago (463+ words) WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Police in West Palm Beach arrested a man who, detectives said, tried to run over members of an LGBTQ+ running group, and the dangerous drive was caught on video. Witnesses said the suspect, identified as 43-year-old Ihab Mustafa El Mahmoud, tried to run down the group of runners three times, Monday night. The tense terrifying ordeal ended with the driver hopping the curb and speeding away. "All right, guys, I'm going to call 911," a witness is heard on the video. Rudolph Galindo believes he was the initial target. "I thought he was going to hit me. I was terrified; I thought he was going to hit me," he said. Galindo is part of a group called Night Runners, an LGBTQ-run club. Twice a week, they gather in Howard Park, located at 1302 Parker Ave., and go…...

14+ hour, 25+ min ago (34+ words) West Palm Beach resident demands answers after WPBF 25 investigation into USTA deal and child-safety concerns ... West Palm Beach resident demands answers after WPBF 25 investigation into USTA deal and child-safety concerns...

19+ hour, 42+ min ago (157+ words) We wish you and your families a wonderful Thanksgiving! To first responders, medical staff, and everyone working over the holiday, we thank you for your dedication'and hope your loved ones save you a slice of turkey. Our team will be scaling back regular stories so our staff can enjoy the holiday with their families. We'll continue to provide updates on the weather and any major news events. The post by SouthFloridaReporter.com appears on South Florida Reporter. We wish you and your families a wonderful Thanksgiving! To first responders, medical staff, and everyone working over the holiday, we thank you for your dedication'and hope your loved ones save you a slice of turkey. Our team will be scaling back regular stories so our staff can enjoy the holiday with their families. We'll continue to provide updates on the weather and…...

20+ hour, 6+ min ago (507+ words) Nicole Trilivas is a full-time luxury travel writer and hotel expert based in London. She specializes in luxury and food and drink and has been a Forbes.com travel contributor since 2018. Trilivas is the author of the travel-theme novel, Girls Who Travel (published by Penguin Random House); appeared on the Channel 5 television series, Inside the World's Most Expensive Hotels; and hosted the Cera podcast, A Writer's Journey. She's a former restaurant reviewer for Time Out London and judge for National Geographic Traveller's Best New Hotels (2022). Trilivas' work can be found in major domestic and international publications, including The Times, Robb Report, Travel+Leisure, CN Traveller, CNN Travel, Departures, National Geographic Traveller, Architectural Digest, and more. Follow Trilivas to stay up to date with the best of the best in the world of five-star travel. This Retro-Pink Palm Beach Hotel Just…...

21+ hour, 7+ min ago (47+ words) Nike founder Phil Knight is known for being heavily involved in Oregon athletics. The billionaire sports brand founder has given a ton of money to Oregon football, track, basketball and other sports. Driver arrested, accused of trying to run down LGBTQ running group in West Palm Beach...

23+ hour, 53+ min ago (571+ words) Wednesday'features mostly sunny skies with some showers in spots, but changes are on'the way for the holiday'weekend.' Wednesday's highs will be in the mid-80s on the mainland and the low-80s in the Keys. Thanksgiving Day will bring a feast of clouds, with showers and storms on the East Coast and in the Keys.' Thursday's highs will be mainly in the mid-80s on the East Coast, in the low-80s along the Gulf Coast, and mostly in the upper-70s in the Keys. Friday will feature morning lows in the upper 50s to mid-60s on the mainland, breezy conditions, and a mix of sun and clouds.' Expect an elevated risk of dangerous rip currents at beaches along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Hopefully, you'll find some Black'Friday'bargains as well.Friday's highs will be mainly in the mid-70s. Saturday will start with another cool morning, followed by a mix…...

23+ hour, 54+ min ago (344+ words) As a large storm advances across the eastern half of the country during the busiest travel periods before Thanksgiving Day, AccuWeather" expert meteorologists warn that'another storm could cause more widespread travel disruptions'over'the weekend. "Cold air building in Canada will surge south into the U.S. just in time for the holiday weekend, leading to strong winds, heavy snow and travel disruptions,DePodwin'said. "Although most of the country will have dry weather on Thanksgiving, the Great Lakes and Northeast will be blasted with the most widespread lake-effect snow event of the season so far. ' AccuWeather'expert meteorologists warn that'strong wind gusts'of 40-50 mph along with snow will send AccuWeather RealFeel" Temperatures plummeting into the teens and single digits downwind of the Great Lakes. Flight delays are likely due to high winds and snow Wednesday and Thursday across the Northeast, Great Lakes and Midwest, including at…...

23+ hour, 55+ min ago (1266+ words) On the day before gathering around the turkey, gather around the nearest jukebox to celebrate National Jukebox Day! As Americans flock to their hometowns for Thanksgiving, many will head out to neighborhood bars and restaurants. They'll catch up with friends and family and celebrate by playing great songs on their local jukebox. 1877 "The roots of the jukebox can be traced to 1877 and Thomas Edison, the man behind the camera and the light bulb. He invented the phonograph, a music device that could play recorded sound. 1889 " Louis Glass and his partner William S. Arnold invented the first coin-operated player in San Francisco. They were both managers of the Pacific Phonograph Co. 1890s " Emile Berliner paved the way for the transition from cylinder-based phonographs to disc-based phonographs by marketing his gramophone. 1900s " The name "jukebox' originated in places called "juke houses' or "jook joints.' In…...