Pearls, a power saw and a lawnmower toy: What LA fire survivors went back for

What caused the fires, and how big are they?

Everything you need to know about the blazes that have forced thousands to leave their homes.

BBC News - 1h

What we know about LA fires victims

An amputee and his bedbound son, and a man trying to defend his home of 55 years are among the 11 victims of the Los Angeles fires.

BBC News - 3h

Pearls, a power saw and a lawnmower toy: What LA fire survivors went back for

Residents of LA's Altadena neighbourhood are picking through the rubble after fires destroyed their homes.

BBC News - 3h

CFP semifinal reactions: Did Notre Dame get LUCKY? and where it ALL went wrong for Penn State | College Football Power Hour

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman react to this Orange Bowl ‘instant classic’ as Notre Dame defeats Penn State 27-24.

Yahoo Sports - 19h

'I have nothing to go back to' - reporter tells of LA fires heartbreak

Lucy Sherriff had covered fires before for the BBC - this time one reduced her own home to ash.

BBC News - 20h

The Tide Could Finally Be Turning Against the LA Fires

With wind speeds falling, firefighting reinforcements arriving from out of state, and more water sources online, authorities now have a critical window to take control of the situation.

Wired - 1d

What are the unprecedented conditions facing firefighters in LA?

Fire crews are facing dire challenges, hurdles that have intensified the fires and are complicating the response. LA fires live updates: California wildfires latest news As multiple fires rage ...

The Guardian - 1d

Newsom calls for independent investigation of LA Department of Water and Power

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) called for an independent investigation of the Los Angeles Department Water and Power on Friday amid reported water supply issues during this week's wildfires. In ...

The Hill - 15h

LA fires poised to be costliest blazes in US history

Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story California wildfire costs could be $52-$57B: analysis The total cost of the damage from ...

The Hill - 1d

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 - 1d

Trump Dishes Out Blame for LA Fires

Across LA County, the number of people told to evacuate has risen to over 175,000.

BBC News - 1d

Climate 'whiplash' linked to raging LA fires

Experts say that rising global temperatures are making wild fires more likely in California.

BBC News - 1d

'Like a warzone': LA residents describe fleeing fire

People at an evacuation centre describe fleeing their homes as flames engulfed their streets.

BBC News - 1d

California wildfire survivor describes harrowing escape from Palisades Fire

The Los Angeles area wildfires have forced more than 100,000 people from their homes. Aaron Samson and his 83-year-old father-in-law, who has Parkinson's disease, escaped on foot from the Palisades ...

CBS News - 1d

What is the 'ember cast' of the LA wildfires?

An ember cast occurs when heavy winds carry embers downwind to a new area where spot fires can be ignited.

The Hill - 2d

Oscar nominations postponed because of LA fires

The California fires cause the voting deadline and announcement to be pushed back by two days.

BBC News - 2d

What This New Era of Power Looks Like in Washington

The vibe around the halls of Congress has been quite different from this time four years ago.

The New York Times - 2d

Water tanks went dry in Pacific Palisades, hampering efforts to fight fire

Demand for water to fight the Palisades Fire led all three of the area's water tanks and some fire hydrants to temporarily dry up in the last roughly 24 hours.

NBC News - 2d

Satellite images of LA fires show "heat blooms" from space

Satellite imagery captured the rapid growth of the fires burning in Los Angeles County. KCAL assignment manager Mark Liu shares infrared satellite data, which shows heat signatures and activity ...

CBS News - 2d

Power lines fell as Palisades Fire raged in California

The Palisades Fire, which is spreading into Malibu, downed power lines and charred homes as residents tried to evacuate. CBS News Los Angeles' Michele Gile reports

CBS News - 2d

Biden offers support in LA County amid 'astounding' fires

President Biden on Wednesday viewed the damage from wildfires in Southern California and pledged his administration’s support for state and local officials and first responders battling the blazes. ...

The Hill - 2d

WATCH: ABC TV reporter battles ‘vicious’ winds amid LA fires

Leanne Suter, of ABC News' Los Angeles station KABC, reports from the Eaton Fire in Southern California.

ABC News - 2d

LA fires: Health tips for residents who are escaping the flames

Masks and goggles are essential protection, says ABC News medical correspondent.

ABC News - 2d

California Fires: Thousands Face Evacuation Across LA Area

Three fires prompted fire officials to issue a swath of evacuation orders and warnings for some of the city’s most heavily residential areas.

The New York Times - 3d

Urgency mounts in search for powerful Tibet earthquake survivors

Over 400 people trapped by rubble in earthquake-stricken Tibet were rescued, Chinese officials said on Wednesday, with an unknown number still unaccounted

NBC News - 3d

Tibet earthquake: rescuers search for survivors after powerful quake kills 126

At least 188 people injured and more than 3,600 homes destroyed after the earthquake struck the foothills of the Himalayas on Tuesday. Rescuers in China’s Tibet region were continuing to search for ...

The Guardian - 3d

Inside the neighbourhood totally lost in LA fires

Homes are gone in the wealthy Pacific Palisades area as wildfires rage on.

BBC News - 3d

Watch: Smoke billows over LA as houses engulfed in fire

The blaze has been fuelled by fierce winds that are expected to reach up to 100mph (160km/h).

BBC News - 3d

LA residents flee as fire engulfs wealthy Palisades enclave

Authorities order evacuations in coastal neighbourhood as strong winds fan flames

Financial Times - 3d

'Run for your lives!' LA residents abandon cars to flee fire on foot

Evacuees describe apocalyptic scenes as a brush fire exploded into a raging inferno within hours.

BBC News - 3d

Identifying what went wrong for 49ers in disastrous 2024 season

Matt Maiocco identifies the reasons, for which there were many, as to what went wrong for the San Francisco 49ers in 2024.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

What Will Trump Do With All That Power?

What can we expect from the president-elect?

The New York Times - 4d

What I Saw on Jan. 6 Still Haunts Me

Donald Trump is promising to pardon Jan. 6 rioters. But we can’t let him rewrite history.

The New York Times - 5d

He Went From Future N.F.L. Coach to Perceived Scapegoat. Now He Wants Back In.

Byron Leftwich has viewed his sabbatical as an exercise in patience. But others are eager to see his return to football.

The New York Times - 5d

What went wrong for Spirit Airlines?

Spirit Airlines hasn't had a profitable year since 2019, and it's lost more than $2 billion since 2020. It filed for bankruptcy protection in November.

CNBC - 6d