New York Times

1. For Shooting Suspect, a Long Path of Conflict From Afghanistan to America

   Rahmanullah Lakanwal was among the Afghans who came to the United States after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Earlier, he served in a paramilitary unit that worked with U.S. forces.

2. ‘My Baby Girl Has Passed to Glory,’ Says Father of Guard Soldier Killed in D.C. Shooting

   Specialist Sara Beckstrom, who died on Thursday, was not initially excited to go to Washington, but had grown to enjoy the city. Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe remained in critical condition on Friday.

3. Trump Says U.S. Will Pause Migration From ‘Third World Countries’ After D.C. Shooting

   In social media posts, President Trump also seemed to target migrants who were already in the country.

4. Trump Uses National Guard Shooting to Cast Suspicion on Refugees

   President Trump claimed there were “a lot of problems with Afghans,” without providing evidence, as his administration announced that it was implementing new immigration guidelines.

5. Officials Had Been Warned for Over a Year Before Hong Kong Fire

   Residents of Wang Fuk Court apartments had raised concerns about flammable foam panels and scaffold netting, but the government did not take decisive action.