Netanyahu Strikes Cautious Tone on Cease Fire as He Tries to Hold Government Together

Tiger Woods says people 'lost everything' in Palisades fire. He isn't focused on Genesis Invitational

Tiger Woods and other golfers — Max Homa, Collin Morikawa and Sahith Theegala — with SoCal roots are following the fire in Pacific Palisades, where next month's Genesis Invitational is scheduled.

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What Is the Status of the Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire and Hostage Talks?

Negotiators are on “the brink” of an agreement to end the fighting and free hostages, according to President Biden.

The New York Times - 1d

Gaza Cease-Fire Negotiators Are Waiting on Hamas at the Finish Line

Militant group has failed to respond to draft of the deal after all sides expressed optimism about pausing the fighting in the 15-month war.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

Israel and Hamas Near Agreement on Cease-Fire Deal, Qatar Says

The negotiations, mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the United States, appear to be making progress after months of failed attempts to achieve a breakthrough.

The New York Times - 2d

Family with three generations living together loses home in California wildfires

Three generations of the Mendoza family and their seven dogs are now crowded into small hotel rooms after their home was destroyed in the California wildfires. The family is thankful to be alive ...

CBS News - 2d

Israel, Hamas on Verge of Deal for Gaza Cease-Fire

Progress in cease-fire talks has raised hopes a deal could be reached to release some of the hostages still held in the Gaza Strip and pause fighting that has dragged on for 15 months.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

California’s fires are a scorching indictment of misguided governance

California’s government, blinded by ideological priorities and hampered by mismanagement, has failed to fireproof the state, while focusing instead on “Trump-proofing” it. The tragic consequences ...

The Hill - 3d

Biden speaks with Netanyahu as ceasefire talks continue

President Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the weekend to discuss the ongoing negotiations over a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza. CBS News foreign ...

CBS News - 3d

Vienna tries to allay Brussels’ fears over looming far-right government

Also in this newsletter: Poland’s push to back Trump’s 5% Nato defence spending target

Financial Times - 4d

Israeli Security Chiefs Join Critical Talks for a Cease-Fire in Gaza

Pressure is on to reach a deal that would see Hamas release at least some hostages before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.

The New York Times - 4d

UFC fighter Viktoriia Dudakova slaps her coach after he tried to console her following TKO loss

The Russian fighter was not happy with her team at UFC Fight Night

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Community coming together after sudden death of NYC woman

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Fire victims include man found holding hose and 82-year-old in bed

Five of at least 10 people killed by the Los Angeles area blazes died in the Eaton Fire.

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How a Broadway designer is helping stitch together the Ravens' playoff success

As the NFL playoffs begin, Jan Crawford goes to Baltimore, where a former Broadway designer is helping the Ravens build on their string of success, contributing to the team's winning culture as ...

CBS News - 6d

How we met: ‘We’re like two pieces of a puzzle clicking together’

Brandon, 28, and Christine, 27, became close friends when they worked together at a Covid testing lab. Now they live in different countries, but make time to continue their friendship. When Brandon ...

The Guardian - 6d

Biden says federal government to cover 100% of costs for initial LA fire recovery

President Joe Biden on Thursday announced the federal government would cover 100% of costs of the initial federal disaster response to the Los Angeles wildfires.

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Sainsbury's raises pay but is cautious on hiring

The supermarket chain will lift wages to £12.60 but expects costs to increase after Budget measures.

BBC News - 6d

Delayed firing of Tom Telesco suggests he was cleared out for next coach

On Tuesday, the Raiders fired coach Antonio Pierce but not G.M.

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Warsaw won't arrest Netanyahu if he comes to Auschwitz commemoration

Yahoo News - Jan. 9

Polish president seeks protection for Netanyahu if he attends Auschwitz event

Poland’s President Andrzej Duda is asking the country’s government to ensure that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can attend observances marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of ...

ABC News - Jan. 9

Carter funeral brings Trump together with presidents he's criticized

President-elect Trump will join the other four living American presidents Thursday at former President Carter’s funeral service in Washington, putting him side by side with Democratic predecessors ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Trump shares inflammatory video with crude reference to Netanyahu

President-elect’s post featuring economist Jeffrey Sachs comes weeks after Israeli PM claims two had a ‘warm’ chat. Donald Trump has shared inflammatory video content calling Benjamin Netanyahu ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Israel, Hezbollah Fighting Stretches a Cease-Fire Deal to the Limit

Both sides are accusing each other of violations as the deadline nears for Israeli troops to withdraw from Lebanon.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 8

‘We were choking on the smoke’: Witness shares scene as he evacuated from Eaton Fire

Connor Benavides lives near the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, and describes the moment he evacuated ahead of the fast-moving wildfire that has burned more than 200 acres. KNBC reports.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Freedom Caucus holds its fire on Johnson’s strategy for passing Trump agenda

Members of the conservative House Freedom Caucus are holding their fire despite Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) bucking their preferred strategy for passing President-elect Trump’s agenda, arguing ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Bipartisan lawmakers come together to honor Jimmy Carter with wreath laying

Senate leaders Chuck Schumer and John Thune delivered the first wreath to the casket of former President Jimmy Carter in the Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday. House leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Mike ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

Behind the scenes: a first look at Djokovic and Murray together on court

As one of the first to witness the two legendary rivals as player and coach, our correspondent gives his take from their grand slam practice session. During his short time as one of the leading ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Trudeau’s exit sets glum tone for Canada’s currency in 2025

Political instability and prospect of US tariffs threaten to keep loonie grounded

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Israel Conducts Raids in Syria Amid Accusations of Cease-Fire Violations

Four weeks after the fall of the Assad regime, Israel is pressing on with a military campaign on Syrian soil.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Hamas Approves List of Hostages It May Free Under a Cease-Fire Deal With Israel

Israel says Hamas has not provided any information about the status of those 34 hostages, dampening any notion that the endorsement is a step toward a deal to stop the war.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Israel’s Military Pounds Gaza as Pressure Mounts for Cease-fire

Gaza’s health ministry said that 88 people had been killed over the past day. Israeli and Hamas officials have been holding indirect cease-fire talks via mediators in Qatar.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

Austrian chancellor says he will resign after talks on forming a new government fail

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer says he will resign in the coming days after talks on forming a new government failed a second time

ABC News - Jan. 4

Austrian Chancellor says he will resign after new government talks fail

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said Saturday he will resign in the coming days.

CBS News - Jan. 4

One Year After Being Fired, He’s the N.F.L.’s Most Coveted Coaching Candidate

The prospect of taking a year off never crossed the mind of the former Titans coach Mike Vrabel. But the time away helped to crystalize his priorities.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion investigators piece together suspect's final hours

Matthew Livelsberger -- the driver of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump International Las Vegas Hotel -- died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

ABC News - Jan. 3

Gaza Cease-Fire Before Trump’s Inauguration Looks Unlikely

Despite a recent Biden administration push, talks between Israel and Hamas to end the war appear not to have made significant progress, according to officials familiar with the discussions, as ...

The New York Times - Jan. 2