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. 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.

3. Hong Kong’s Worst Fire in Decades Fuels Scrutiny of Safety Lapses

   The authorities said flammable netting and foam boards may have fueled the city’s deadliest blaze in nearly 80 years, killing more than 90 and prompting arrests.

4. ‘No Alarm Went Off’: Hong Kong Fire Survivor Recounts Harrowing Escape

   Many windows were covered, preventing residents from seeing the fire and smoke, one survivor said.

5. U.S. Has Limited Knowledge of Those It Kills in Boat Strikes

   The U.S. military has killed more than 80 people since the campaign began in early September. But it does not know who specifically is being killed.