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Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises as crews fight heavy winds to save homes and landmarks
21 minutes ago
The death toll from the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area has risen to 16 as crews battle to cut off the spreading blazes before potentially strong winds return that could push the flames toward some of the city’s most famous landmarks
Fires burn Los Angeles schools and destroy outdoor education sanctuaries
2 hours ago
The wildfires tearing through Los Angeles have taken lives and thousands of homes
Winning numbers drawn in Saturday’s Powerball
2 hours ago
The winning numbers in Saturday evening’s drawing of the "Powerball" game were: 03-06-32-37-65, Powerball: 4
States are preparing to help or thwart Trump's second-term plans
2 hours ago
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, many elected officials in Republican and Democratic states are preparing to either aid or oppose his policies
LA's fire chief is at the center of a public spat with City Hall as wildfires rage
8 hours ago
Kristin Crowley was elevated to Los Angeles fire chief in 2022 at a time of department turmoil
Florida agency sues company linked to congressional Democrat, alleging company won't give back $5.8M
11 hours ago
A Florida state agency is suing a company owned by the family of U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick
Biden honors Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom
10 hours ago
President Joe Biden has honored Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction
Rudy Giuliani's Florida condo and World Series rings at stake in trial over assets
10 hours ago
After he was found in contempt twice in one week, Rudy Giuliani faces another treacherous week ahead at a trial to determine whether his Florida condominium and three World Series rings must be turned over to two Georgia election workers
Santa Anita postpones weekend racing as track is staging area for fire relief efforts
13 hours ago
Santa Anita postpones weekend racing as track is staging area for fire relief efforts
Israel is sending the Mossad director to Gaza ceasefire negotiations in Qatar in a sign of progress in talks
14 hours ago
Israel is sending the Mossad director to Gaza ceasefire negotiations in Qatar in a sign of progress in talks
Appeals court revives ex-NC State athlete's lawsuit against school in sexual abuse case
14 hours ago
A federal appeals court has reversed the dismissal of a former N
NBA postpones Rockets vs. Hawks game because of powerful winter storm that dumped snow and glazed roads with ice
16 hours ago
NBA postpones Rockets vs. Hawks game because of powerful winter storm that dumped snow and glazed roads with ice
'A miracle.' James Woods posts on X that his house survived Los Angeles wildfires
15 hours ago
Actor James Woods says his house in Pacific Palisades has survived the Los Angeles wildfires that had devastated much of his neighborhood
New Orleans attack raises familiar debate: Can Bourbon Street be made safe?
10 hours ago
Shock and grief have given way to finger-pointing over whether additional security could have stopped — or mitigated — the attack that killed 14 people when Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a pickup through a New Year’s crowd
Many Democrats don't think they'll see a woman become president, AP-NORC poll finds
17 hours ago
An increasing number of Democrats are questioning whether their party’s commitment to diverse candidates, especially women, may lead to more political struggles in the Trump era
Special counsel Jack Smith has resigned after submitting his Trump report, Justice Department says
8 hours ago
Special counsel Jack Smith has resigned from the Justice Department after submitting his investigative report on President-elect Donald Trump
With their Los Angeles-area homes still smoldering, families return to search the ruins for memories
Jan 11, 2025
Some Los Angeles area residents have begun returning to their still smoldering neighborhoods to search for memories even as the threat of new fires persists
Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Mega Millions
Jan 11, 2025
The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were: 09-23-39-65-66, Mega Ball: 22, Megaplier: 3
Californians scrambled to evacuate dogs, cats, horses, even pigs as LA flames closed in
Jan 11, 2025
Animal owners in Los Angeles have scrambled to get themselves and their beloved companions out of the way of fast-moving wildfires this week that have incinerated whole neighborhoods
Some US lawmakers want more Christianity in the classroom. Trump could embolden their plans
Jan 11, 2025
Conservative lawmakers across the U.S. are pushing to introduce more Christianity to public school classrooms, testing the separation of church and state
Winter weather limits North Carolina governor's inauguration to TV speech
Jan 11, 2025
North Carolina's new governor is planning to give his inauguration speech indoors in a televised address after the outdoor public ceremony was canceled due to forecasts for snow, sleet and freezing rain
Powerful winter storm that dumped snow in US South maintains its icy grip
Jan 11, 2025
A winter storm that dropped heavy snow and glazed roads throughout the U.S. South is maintaining its icy grip on much of the region into the weekend
New Orleans signals confidence in Super Bowl plans after terror attack amid security lapse concerns
Jan 11, 2025
New Orleans officials projected confidence in their security plans as the city prepares to host the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras in the aftermath of a terror attack that killed 14 people on New Year’s Day and questions linger over security lapses
Biden is still considering pardons for people who have been criticized or threatened by Trump
Jan 11, 2025
President Joe Biden says he is still considering whether to give pardons to people who have been criticized or threatened by President-elect Donald Trump
Judge will weigh holding Giuliani in contempt after $148 million defamation award
Jan 10, 2025
A federal judge is set to hear arguments on whether to hold Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for continuing to spread lies about two Georgia election workers after they secured a $148 million defamation judgment against him