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Blazing wildfires force evacuations in California
Low humidity, gusty winds, and a dangerous heatwave are exacerbating fire risks in the northern part of the state.California -
CBS News - Top stories
California's Thompson Fire forces evacuations, destroys homes
The Thompson Fire has forced evacuations in Butte County, California, as firefighters try to contain flames that spread across 3,000 acres. CBS News Sacramento's Rachel Wulff reports from Oroville.California -
CBS News - Top stories
Fast-moving Northern California wildfire forces evacuations
The Thompson Fire broke out Tuesday near the Northern California city of Oroville amid extreme heat and has forced thousands of people to flee their homes. The blaze is burning out of control in the same county as the town of Paradise, the site of ...California -
CBS News - Top stories
California wildfire forces evacuations for 28,000 people
The Thompson Fire has burned through more than 3,500 acres in Butte County, California, since it started Tuesday morning, prompting the evacuations of over 28,000 people. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports.California -
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The Guardian - World
Nearly 30,000 people in northern California evacuated as raging wildfire spreads
Thompson fire near Oroville destroys homes and vehicles as state simmers in brutal and potentially historic heatwave. Thousands of homes are under threat from a raging wildfire that erupted in northern California on Tuesday, as the state simmers ...California -
NBC News - Top stories
Thompson Fire in Northern California forces thousands to evacuate as blaze rages uncontained
More than 28,000 people have been ordered to evacuate their homes due to a wildfire in northern California, officials said Wednesday.California -
The New York Times - Top stories
Forcing Biden Out Would Have Only One Beneficiary: Trump
Instead of clearing the way for victory, liberals may well be paving the way for defeat.Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Biden seeks to reassure amid growing Democratic panic
President Biden is trying to reassure top Democrats that he’s up for the challenge of beating former President Trump in November and serving for another four years, amid increasing pressure for him to drop out of the race after his dismal debate ...Joe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
I'm not leaving, Biden says, as pressure to quit grows
Speculation is swirling around whether the president will continue his re-election bid after last week's disastrous debate.Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Biden dips in polling as concern grows among Democrats
President Biden has told his campaign staff he's "in this race to the end," vowing to beat Donald Trump just as he did in 2020. But new CBS News polling is showing less optimism about Biden's chances as concern grows among Democratic officials. ...Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
What to Know as Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Grows
A Hezbollah-Israel war could metastasize into a larger regional conflict that could dwarf the current fighting and draw in Iran and the United States.Israel -
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The Guardian - World
‘Dangerous’ Gakpo’s growing goal threat propels Netherlands at Euros
Former Dutch player of the year is level in the Golden Boot race and offers his national side a true cutting edge. Andre Ratiu was having a decent tournament until he got to Munich and was made to look a dud by Cody Gakpo. The full-back, with his ... -
Inc. - Business
Unicorn Population Grows in the U.S., AI Spam Gets Traffic, and More
A survey of the newest so-called unicorns, privately held startups now valued at $1 billion or more, shows U.S.-based AI startups led the pack in the first half of the year. -
CBS News - Top stories
Concerns about Biden's campaign growing among House Democrats
A group of House Democrats are circulating a letter calling on President Biden to end his 2024 reelection bid in the wake of last week's debate against former President Donald Trump. The letter has not yet been released. CBS News congressional ...Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Trump Expands Lead Over Biden as Age Worries Grow
Donald Trump opened a 6-point lead over President Biden among voters nationally, with 80% saying that the president is too old to run for a second term, a new Wall Street Journal poll finds.Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Biden Moves to Shore Up Support as Democratic Unity Cracks
As the president works to reassure his party and voters, his ABC interview will air in full Friday night.Joe Biden -
NBC News - Top stories
North Carolina's Latino population is growing — but not its recent voter turnout
As Democrats look to flip the battleground state back into the presidential win column for the first time since 2008, Latinos will be a key factor — but organizers are finding it challenging. -
NBC News - Politics
Biden says he’s ‘in this race to the end’ amid growing calls to drop out
NBC News White House Correspondent Monica Alba, NBC News Senior National Political Reporter Sahil Kapur and New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker explain what’s happening behind the scenes as President Biden looks to reassure ...Joe Biden -
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BBC News - Top stories
Hamas faces growing public dissent as Gaza war erodes support
Palestinians in Gaza are openly criticising the armed group both on the streets and online. -
NBC News - Politics
North Carolina's Latino population is growing — but not its recent voter turnout
As Democrats look to flip the battleground state back into the presidential win column for the first time since 2008, Latinos will be a key factor — but organizers are finding it challenging. -
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ABC News - World
Japan's top court orders government to compensate disabled people forced to undergo sterilization
In a landmark decision, Japan’s Supreme Court has ordered the government to pay suitable compensation to about a dozen victims who were forcibly sterilized under a now-defunct Eugenics Protection Law that was designed to eliminate offspring of ... -
MarketWatch - Business
Two more luxury-fashion players could join forces — with the backing of Amazon, report says
Upscale fashion retail chains Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus could soon join forces and get a financial boost from Amazon.com Inc., according to a report on Wednesday, as luxury brands consolidate amid a slump in demand. -
ABC News - Entertainment
Italian Air Force precision team flies over Vegas Strip, headed to July 4 in Los Angeles area
An Italian Air force precision demonstration team flew a colorful green, white and red display over the Las Vegas Strip as part of a North American tour headed next to Los Angeles and Huntington Beach, California, for the U.S. Independence Day ... -
CNBC - Business
Delta goes pasta-only for thousands of international travelers after 'spoiled' food forced a flight to divert
Delta said it was serving pasta only on about 75 international flights on Wednesday after a 'spoiled meal' forced an Amsterdam-bound flight to divert. -
CBS News - Top stories
Eye Opener: The White House pushes back against growing calls for Biden to step down
The White House pushes back against growing calls for President Biden to step aside. Also, Hurricane Beryl now threatens Jamaica as a Category 4 storm. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.Joe Biden -
CBS Sports - Sports
Fantasy Baseball Prospects Report: Brooks Lee replaces an injured Royce Lewis; trade makes way for Shane Baz
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The Wall Street Journal - World
Trump Expands Lead Over Biden as Age Worries Grow, WSJ Poll Finds
Donald Trump has opened a 6-point lead over President Biden among voters nationally, with 80% saying the president is too old to run for a second term, a new Wall Street Journal poll finds.Joe Biden