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Evacuations forced, homes destroyed in Southern California by Mountain Fire
Gusty winds in areas north of Los Angeles have exacerbated the Mountain Fire that's so far destroyed more than 14,000 acres and dozens of homes. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more.Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Mountain Fire in Southern California 0% contained after growing incredibly fast
The Mountain Fire is 0% contained and has scorched about 14,000 acres in Southern California since erupting Wednesday with hundreds of firefighters battling the blaze in areas near Los Angeles. CBS ...Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Thousands told to evacuate as fast-moving Mountain Fire explodes in Southern California
Over 130 homes have been destroyed in a wind-fueled wildfire in Southern California that has grown to over 20,000 acres, officials said Thursday as firefighters continued to try to control the ...Top stories - NBC News - November 8 -
Mountain Fire in Ventura County Destroys Homes and Forces Thousands to Evacuate
The fast-moving Mountain fire forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed neighborhoods in the hilly communities of Ventura County. “We figured we were trapped,” one resident said.Top stories - The New York Times - November 8 -
Governor declares state of emergency due to wildfire in Southern California
A wildfire between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara has burned over 20,000 acres, damaging or destroying around 200 homes. California's governor has declared a state of emergency as thousands of ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Winds still driving Mountain Fire that's destroyed hundreds of homes in Southern California
Thousands of Californians have been forced to evacuate as the Mountain Fire continues to spread in Southern California. More than 20,000 acres have already been scorched. CBS News correspondent ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Firefighters Gain More Control of Southern California Blaze That Spread Rapidly
After the Mountain fire ballooned to more than 20,000 acres in less than 24 hours, improving weather conditions helped crews contain more of the blaze on Saturday.Top stories - The New York Times - November 10 -
Police arrest naked man living in crawl space of Southern California home
Police arrested a naked man in the crawl space underneath the El Sereno, California, home of a 93-year-old woman Friday morning.Top stories - NBC News - November 10 -
Man Drives Car Into Crowd in Southern China, Killing at Least 35
The police in the city of Zhuhai detained a man who they said had rammed a small vehicle into people who were exercising at a sports center.World - The New York Times - November 12 -
SUV Driver Plows Into Crowd in China, Killing 35; Attack Draws Response From Xi Jinping
The attack is the latest in a string of violent acts. President Xi Jinping called on authorities to “promptly resolve conflicts and disputes.”World - The Wall Street Journal - November 12 -
A former prosecutor in southern Mexico is arrested in the grisly decapitation of a mayor
A former prosecutor and local police official has been arrested in connection with the grisly decapitation of a mayor on Oct. 6World - ABC News - November 12 -
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Why post-election violence in Mozambique is a concern for Southern Africa
Weeks of violent protests have marked the outcome of Mozambique disputed Oct. 9 elections, which saw ruling party Frelimo’s candidate Daniel Chapo declared the winnerWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
Can southern Brazil’s deadly floods spur the shift to green energy?
Months after devastating rains displaced 420,000 people in Rio Grande do Sul, an unusual consensus has formed around the need for a faster transition to renewables. Beside a narrow canal that runs ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Ancora, Norfolk Southern strike settlement deal to avert proxy fight
Norfolk Southern and activist investor Ancora struck a deal to avert a proxy fight at the railroad.Business - CNBC - November 14 -
WATCH: Small plane makes crash landing into tree in Southern California
A single-engine plane crash-landed near a California airport, smashing into a tree on the ground.Top stories - ABC News - Yesterday
