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National Guard member dies after DC ambush

A West Virginia National Guard soldier shot during a targeted ambush in Washington, D C has died as authorities upgrade charges against the suspect to first degree murder and pause asylum and visa processing for Afghan passport holders

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6,000 - Number of Airbus A320 family jets requiring an urgent software update

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"I will be granting a Full and Complete Pardon" — President Donald Trump

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