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National Guard Ambushed Near White House: Two Troops Critically Wounded

Two West Virginia National Guard members were ambushed and shot just blocks from the White House; both are in critical condition as the FBI treats the attack as a possible act of terrorism and detains a 29 year old Afghan national

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82 million - Americans expected to travel for Thanksgiving this holiday week

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"She has a mortal wound. It’s not going to be a recovery." — Father of National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom

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Two National Guard Members Ambushed Near White House: Both Critical

A brazen ambush left two West Virginia National Guard members critically wounded just blocks from the White House. Authorities continue emergency medical care while investigators treat the attack as a targeted act and search for motive and connections.

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Guardsmen Named: Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe Identified

Authorities have publicly identified the two wounded Guardsmen and family members report the severity of injuries. One parent warns his daughter is not expected to recover, underscoring the human toll as the probe continues.

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