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This message comes from Capital One with the Venture X card. Earn unlimited double miles, a $300 annual capital one travel credit and access to airport lounges. Capital One what's in your wallet? Terms apply details@Capital1.com Live from NPR News, I'm Jeanine Herbst. President Trump says 20 year old West Virginia National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom has died. She was one of two guardsmen shot blocks from the White House Wednesday. NPR's Brian Mann has We do know.
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That her family was with her while speaking to US Military leaders around the world, Trump said the other guard member, 24 year old Andrew Wolf, also from West Virginia, is still fighting for his life after undergoing surgery. Wolf remains in critical condition.
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And here's Brian Mann. The suspect, a 29 year old Afghan national who officials say worked with the CIA in Afghanistan and came to America after the US Withdrew, was was also shot and is hospitalized. He allegedly drove across the country from Washington State to carry out the attack. Trump says he's ordering a review of all Afghans who entered the country during the Biden administration and has ordered hundreds more guards to the nation's capital. Russian President Putin says he remains open to elements of a new US Plan to end the war in Ukraine, but he warned that his forces would continue fighting should Ukraine refuse to sign on to key concessions for Moscow. NPR's Charles Maynes has more.
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The Kremlin often says it would prefer to achieve its goals in Ukraine through diplomatic rather than military means. That was the core message of a lengthy press conference by President Putin in Central Asia. Putin said he still considered a US Peace proposal a loose roadmap towards ending the conflict, but warned Russia would secure its territorial goals by force if Ukraine refused to withdraw voluntarily. Putin also weighed in on recently leaked phone transcripts that suggested White House envoy Steve Witkoff was biased in favor of Moscow in the peace negotiations. Putin called Witkoff an intelligent, intelligent man who promoted the interest of his country. Witkoff is expected back in Moscow for talks with Putin next week. Charles Maynes, NPR News, Moscow.
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Black Friday is still the busiest shopping day of the year, and so is the weekend Into Cyber Monday. NPR's Alina Selyuk reports. This year, despite low consumer sentiment and shoppers lingering anxiety about tariffs, inflation and uncertainty, retailers are predicting record sales.
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The National Retail Federation forecasts that sales will top $1 trillion for the first time spent on gifts, food and decorations. That would be growth of about 4% compared to last year, which is similar to what we saw last holiday season. Other forecasts are less exuberant Deloitte, for example, predicts growth of about 3%. Still, this promises a shopping season that's far from the flop many feared earlier in the year when President Trump began to launch tariffs on almost all imports. In part, that's because tariffs rolled out in fits and starts, with delays giving retailers time to stock up without setting skyrocketing prices. Also worth noting that much of the spending is being propped up by wealthier shoppers. Alina seluk, NPR News.
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U.S. futures contracts are trading higher at this hour. You're listening to NPR News. A Belgian sheepdog has won best in show at the 2025 National Dog show in Philadelphia. The 6 year old beat out more than 1900 other dogs in this year's competition. NPR's Jackie Northam has more on the winner.
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Soleil, a pitch black dog and part of the herding group, beat out six other finalists to capture the competition hosted by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia. Her handler, Daniel Martin from Princeton, North Carolina, said Soleil's attitude and movement helped her clinch best in show. He said she also loves the crowd and the big arena. He called it a fantastic day. The American Kennel Club describes Belgian sheepdogs as highly trainable herders that are bright, watchful and serious minded. It says they crave human companionship and abhor neglect. Their average lifespan is between 10 and 14 years. An American foxhound named George won reserve best in show. Jackie Northam, NPR News.
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A rare crystal Faberge egg crafted for Russia's royal ruling family before the revolution is going up for auction. Christie says the rock crystal winter egg was with a snowflake motif in platinum and 4,500 tiny diamonds is expected to go for more than $26 million. It's one of only seven still in private hands. The egg was commissioned by Tsar Nicholas II in 1913 as a present for his mother. It changed hands several times and was believed lost until it was auctioned in 1994. I'm Jeanine Herbst, NPR News, in Washington. This message comes from Mint mobile. Starting at $15 a month, make the switch@mintmobile.com Switch $45 upfront payment for 3 months, 5 gigabyte plan equivalent to $15 a month. Taxes and fees extra first 3 months only. See terms.