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Stronger winds threaten to spread wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area
A growing force of firefighters and equipment moved into the Los Angeles area as another round of powerful winds threatened to trigger new wildfires and set back recent progress in containing blazes that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people More »
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'PDS' warnings were made to grab attention in tornadoes, hurricanes, and now wildfires
The National Weather Service’s Los Angeles page screams ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ in hot pink letters against a gray background More »
Beyoncé donates $2.5 million to fire relief and Meghan delays show launch due to the disaster
Weaker winds and intense firefighting efforts over the weekend boosted containment of fires burning in and around Los Angeles, but the effects of the blazes on the entertainment world continue More »
Prosecutor who investigated Hunter Biden defends probes, denounces president's remarks in new report
The special counsel who brought criminal charges against Hunter Biden says the probes were “the culmination of thorough, impartial investigations, not partisan politics.” More »
Significant progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release, officials say
Officials say U.S. and Arab mediators made significant progress overnight toward brokering a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and the release of scores of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, but a deal has not been reached yet More »
Judge clears the way for release of special counsel Smith's report on Trump's 2020 election case
A federal judge says the Justice Department can release special counsel Jack Smith’s investigative report on President-elect Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case More »
Hegseth could lead troops who'd face getting fired for actions he's done in the past
Some current and former defense leaders and veterans are questioning whether Pete Hegseth would be able to enforce discipline in the ranks if the Senate confirms him as President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary More »
Biden says he's leaving Trump with a 'strong hand to play' in world conflicts
As President Joe Biden prepares to leave office next week, he's insistent that his one-term presidency has made strides in restoring American credibility on the world stage and has proved that the U.S. remains an indispensable partner around the globe More »
Seoul's spy agency says North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine haven't shown desire to defect
South Korea’s spy agency has told lawmakers that two North Korean soldiers captured by Ukrainian forces while fighting alongside Russian forces in Russia’s Kursk border region haven’t expressed a desire to seek asylum in South Korea More »
Mike McCarthy is not returning as coach of the Dallas Cowboys, Jerry Jones says
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says Mike McCarthy is not returning next season as the team's coach More »
