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Officer fired after accidentally shooting driver during traffic stop

Officer Mindy Cardwell was "working in an off-duty capacity" during the incident.

CBS News - 13h

Mittens the cat becomes an accidental frequent flyer after getting left on a plane

A Maine coon cat named Mittens accidentally flew three times between New Zealand and Australia this month after her cage was mistakenly left in the plane’s cargo hold

ABC News - 19h

Cat becomes accidental frequent flyer after being left on a plane by mistake

Mittens made three trips in 24 hours between New Zealand and Australia after she was not spotted in cargo hold. A Maine Coon cat named Mittens became an accidental jetsetter this month when her ...

The Guardian - 19h

Mittens the cat becomes an accidental frequent flyer after getting mistakenly left on a plane

A cat named Mittens became an accidental jetsetter when her cage was overlooked in a plane cargo hold and she made three trips in 24 hours between New Zealand and Australia.

NBC News - 19h

Fires roar in San Diego County

Firefighters are working to contain a pair of fires in San Diego County. This comes after the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area that killed at least 27 people. CBS News' Elise Preston ...

CBS News - 1d

Living Through the Fires, and Covering Them

New York Times reporters have been writing personal portraits about the fires in the California Today newsletter. Here is a collection of their dispatches on what the disaster means to them, and to ...

The New York Times - 2d

Can Communities Survive the Fires?

A writer from Los Angeles surveys the loss.

The New York Times - 5d

A Cease-Fire in Gaza

Israel and Hamas have finally agreed to a truce.

The New York Times - 6d

The LA fires: ways to make a difference

Hot meals and hotel discounts for evacuees, first-responder donations, and charities sheltering animals

Financial Times - 6d

WATCH: Cal Fire battalion chief speaks on battling the fires on the front lines

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to the Cal Fire battalion chief, David Acuna, about responding to the fires on the front lines and what the plan is to keep the fires out.

ABC News - Jan. 14

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 - Jan. 13

California fires updates: Death toll in Los Angeles fires rises to 24

At least 24 people are believed to be dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions.

ABC News - 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

The Fires | Sunday on 60 Minutes

From the air and on the ground, 60 Minutes surveys the catastrophic wildfires around Los Angeles. Sunday.

CBS News - Jan. 12

On the Frontlines of The Fire Fight

Tom Llamas goes into the fire zone with the fire crews rushing to save Los Angeles from the historic wildfires.

NBC News - Jan. 12

Is the Pink Fire Retardant That Planes Are Dropping on the California Fires Safe?

It’s widely used because it can slow flames in ways that water can’t. But it also contains heavy metals and other harmful compounds.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

California fires weather forecast: Strong winds expected to increase fire danger

There has been a reprieve from the strongest winds in southern California, but winds are expected to pick up later into tonight, raising the fire danger.

ABC News - Jan. 11

New evacuations issued in Palisades Fire

New evacuation orders were issued last night as the Palisades Fire crept towards Brentwood, California. It shows how difficult the fight against the wildfires remains, even as tens of thousands of ...

CBS News - Jan. 11

Fires continue into the weekend in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Many watched their homes burn on television in a state of shock. Since the flames erupted in and around Los Angeles, scores of residents have returned to their still smoldering ...

The Hill - Jan. 11

How a Raytheon Scientist Accidentally Invented the Microwave Oven

The microwave has a messy origin story. That’s how innovation works sometimes.

Inc. - Jan. 10

The Costs of the Los Angeles Fires

Damages are now estimated to reach up to $57 billion. The blazes add to a string of climate-related catastrophes hitting businesses and homeowners.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Raiders fire GM Telesco days after firing Pierce

The Las Vegas Raiders have fired general manager Tom Telesco after one season, the team announced Thursday.

ESPN - Jan. 9

L.A. fire chief on whether budget cuts impacted the fire response

Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley spoke to "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell about whether $17 million in budget cuts hindered the agency's wildfire response.

CBS News - Jan. 9

How contained are the Los Angeles fires, including the Palisades fire?

Here's the latest on containment for the fires burning across Southern California as firefighters work to get the blazes under control.

CBS News - Jan. 9

The Devastating Los Angeles Fires in Pictures

More than 130,000 people have been evacuated from their homes, with the fires—which are still uncontained—having been declared a major disaster by President Biden.

Wired - Jan. 9

The chronicle of a fire foretold | Rebecca Solnit

The current fires in Los Angeles are reminders of the costs of forgetting. The fires raging in and around Malibu are huge, and they’re terrible, and they’re also the latest in a series of ...

The Guardian - 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

Fire crews making progress against Sunset Fire in Hollywood Hills

KNBC's Conan Nolan describes the scene near the Sunset Fire in Los Angeles that is threatening homes. Fire crews have been using helicopters to fight the blaze as winds have lessened in the area.

NBC News - Jan. 9

We Are Not Prepared for Fires Like This

A decade ago, this kind of disaster seemed unthinkably rare.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Los Angeles fires latest: 30,000 evacuate as Pacific Palisades fire spreads

The City of Los Angeles declared a state of emergency over the massive fire, which spanned nearly 3,000 acres as of Tuesday evening.

ABC News - Jan. 7

Tennis star accidentally hits woman in stands with thrown racquet

Video of the incident showed a woman in a hat being struck by the racquet as the crowd gasped.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Cameron Norrie accidentally hits spectator with racket in Auckland loss

Player receives warning during defeat to Díaz Acosta ‘I’m not happy with how I behaved,’ admits Briton Britain’s Cameron Norrie apologised and avoided disqualification when a racket he threw in ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

No 'overhaul': Jags fire Pederson, keep Baalke

The Jacksonville Jaguars fired head coach Doug Pederson but retained GM Trent Baalke on Monday, the team announced.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Seahawks fire OC Grubb after missing playoffs

The Seahawks have fired offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb after one season, coach Mike Macdonald confirmed Monday.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Seahawks fire offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb

In the aftermath of Sunday’s season-ending victory over the Rams, Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith called offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb “an excellent coordinator and an even better man.”

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6