Mum who left sons home alone jailed after they died in a fire

Armed gang who used Grindr to rob victims jailed

The group lured men into meeting before attacking them and stealing their belongings, police say.

BBC News - Jan. 13

An Illustrator Dies, His Last Book Unfinished. In Steps His Son.

A beloved illustrator died in the middle of a project. His son, who had been drifting away from art for years, was given the chance to finish the work.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

How a single home on Altadena block survived after Eaton Fire burned neighborhood

As the Eaton Fire ravaged everything in its path in Altadena, generations of homes were destroyed, except for one woman whose home was spared.

ABC News - Jan. 13

Celebrities who lost their homes in the L.A. fires

Multiple stars have lost their homes to the flames, which began in Pacific Palisades Jan. 7 and quickly spread to Malibu and Santa Monica.

MarketWatch - Jan. 13

Who Are the Victims of the Los Angeles Fires?

At least 24 people have been reported dead in fires raging across Los Angeles. Five lived near each other in a ravaged Altadena neighborhood.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

Lakers, Clippers expected to resume home play Monday after Los Angeles fires postponed games

Lakers and Clippers games over the weekend were postponed because of the fires.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

‘Should I feel guilty?’ My elderly neighbor and friend of 5 years left me her $1 million home. Do I split it with her two sons?

“I have plenty of money.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 12

Synagogue Congregation Grieves in Borrowed Home After L.A. Fires

Across Los Angeles, congregants displaced by the blazes met for their first services in borrowed churches, synagogues and other temples.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Tiny French town left €10m fortune by a man who had never been there

Thiberville in Normandy receives windfall worth five times annual budget from a Paris resident who was named after it. Throughout Roger Thiberville’s long life, he never once visited the Normandy ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

'My mum died after four days on an A&E trolley'

As the NHS winter crisis continues to put pressure on hospitals, one daughter recounts how it impacted her family.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Amid L.A. fires, some Pacific Palisades residents briefly return home to see what's left

Some residents of the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles were briefly allowed to check on their homes amid the devastation from ongoing wildfires. KCAL reporter Michele Gile spoke to a ...

CBS News - Jan. 10

Lakers' Redick loses home; Kerr: Fires 'surreal'

The Hornets-Lakers game was postponed because of the wildfires in the L.A. area that have claimed over 5,000 structures, including the home of Lakers coach JJ Redick.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Vela's family safe after home destroyed in LA fires

The wife of former Mexico international Carlos Vela has stated that the player and family are safe after their Malibu home burned down in the devastating Palisades Fire in Southern California.

ESPN - Jan. 10

L.A. homes reduced to ashes amid fires

Tens of thousands in Los Angeles County are living a nightmare scenario as crews battle some of the worst wildfires the area has seen in years. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports and Mark ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

Residents return to burned homes as LA fires rage on

Families are assessing the damage to their properties and communities as some of the fires are 0% contained.

BBC News - Jan. 9

What California residents found after fires ravaged their homes in Los Angeles County

Residents are slowly getting access to their communities in the Los Angeles area after several fires burned down hundreds of homes and businesses. One man is trying to locate any of his daughter's ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore among those who lost homes in Los Angeles fires

Fires burning in and around Los Angeles have claimed the homes of numerous celebrities, including Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore and Paris Hilton and led to sweeping disruptions of entertainment events

ABC News - Jan. 9

Multiple homes on fire in Studio City

KNBC's Julia Deng reports that multiple homes are on fire on Sunswept Drive in the Studio City area of Los Angeles, with the flames threatening a hillside behind the homes.

NBC News - Jan. 9

Eaton Fire consumes homes in Altadena, Pasadena

The Eaton Fire has burned more than 10,000 acres in northeast Los Angeles County, forcing about 33,000 residents to flee. It has torched homes and burned houses of worship in the communities of ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

Uncontained Fire Threatens Pacific Palisades Homes and Businesses

The blaze tearing through the posh neighborhood nestled above the Pacific Ocean has already consumed over 10 percent of area, and remains out of control.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Former Baltimore Orioles left-hander Brian Matusz dies at 37, no cause of death announced

Former major league left-hander Brian Matusz has died

ABC News - Jan. 8

Mum told by 999 to give seriously ill son painkillers after ambulance delay

Brian Rooney is in an induced coma after suffering a heart attack at the doors of a Belfast hospital.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Beal after 25 off bench: Suns mum on trade talk

Bradley Beal scored 25 points in a win Monday after the Suns moved the former All-Star to the bench.

ESPN - Jan. 7

Biden attends New Orleans prayer service after deadly attack: 'You are not alone'

The Bidens attended an interfaith prayer service hosted by the Archdiocese of New Orleans at the Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France.

ABC News - Jan. 7

Venezuela's Dissidents Plot Comeback After Months in Hiding, Exile or Jail

Opposition leader María Corina Machado seeks to draw out protesters to prevent a power grab by strongman President Nicolás Maduro.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6

Taxi driver who stoked Southport riots jailed

Andrew McIntyre admits setting up a social media channel identified as a "catalyst" for violence.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Malaysia's jailed ex-leader Najib wins appeal to pursue bid to serve corruption sentence at home

Malaysia's imprisoned former Prime Minister Najib Razak has won an appeal to pursue his bid to serve his remaining corruption sentence under house arrest

ABC News - Jan. 6

'My son thinks I'm mad' - meet the woman who owns 50 classic cars

Jane Weitzmann has a collection of 50 classic cars at home and freely admits it's an obsession.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Who's left on MLB free-agent pitching market? Roki Sasaki is biggest puzzle piece in arms picture.

Five teams have successfully addressed their rotation needs. Which clubs are still searching for help? And most important: what seven arms, including Sasaki, are still available?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Utah woman 'who always wanted to be a mom' dies nine days after having twins

A Utah woman died of a rare heart condition called peripartum cardiomyopathy just nine days after she gave birth to twins, her grieving father said.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Who is Tommy Robinson and why does Elon Musk want him freed from jail?

A convicted fraudster with a violent criminal record, Tommy Robinson has become the latest cause championed by the richest person on the planet, Elon Musk.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Montenegro to tackle gun control after mass killing left 12 dead

A top-level meeting in Montenegro is looking for ways to curb illegal weapons after a gunman fatally shot 12 people in a second such tragedy in less than three years in the small Balkan country

ABC News - Jan. 3

Disability advocate Alice Wong on resistance in the new year: ‘Life is a dumpster fire, but I’m not alone’

The activist, who received a 2024 MacArthur ‘genius’ grant, reflects on a moment that changed her life – and why she finds hope in sci-fi. When the coronavirus pandemic first broke out, Alice ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Rosita Missoni, Who Turned Zigzag Sweaters Into High Fashion, Dies at 93

With colorful knitwear, she and her husband, Ottavio, built one of the world’s most recognizable brands, helping to make Milan a capital of “alta moda.”

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Helsinki arena to reopen in spring after being left in limbo by Russian sanctions

Finnish real estate company says deal for sports and entertainment venue will restore it to its former glory. Helsinki’s main sports and entertainment arena is expected to reopen in the spring ...