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Thousands of children in the U.S. foster care system are wards of the state, and a recent

executive order calls for reform.

The Bible tells us that one of the measures of any society is how it cares for vulnerable

children and orphans.

Also, as we celebrate religious freedom today, we take a moment to pray for the persecuted

church around the world.

And how a six-man race in 1896 turned into America's longest-held Thanksgiving tradition.

It's officially just become this thing where if you don't do it, then you're missing out.

And World Commentator, Cal Thomas, highlights a Thanksgiving tradition that deserves a place at the table today.

Happy Thanksgiving.

It's Thursday, November 27th.

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Up next, Kent Covington with today's news.

Two National Guardsmen were fighting for their lives in a hospital this morning after being shot just two blocks from the White House.

Jeffrey Carroll with D.C. Metropolitan Police.

A suspect came around the corner, raised his arm with a firearm, and discharged it at the National Guard members.

The National Guard members,

there were other members that were in the area. They were able to subdue the individual and bring them in the custody. Officers from federal and local agencies swarmed the area and cordoned off

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