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Election surveys sent by MyPillow CEO-linked group prompt FBI referral
Election surveys sent by MyPillow CEO-linked group prompt FBI referral.Top stories - ABC News - November 1 -
Spain's deadly floods prompt government to send 10,000 soldiers, police
So far, 205 bodies have been recovered after the floods in Spain. Volunteers are helping clean up thick mud that is covering streets and businesses.World - CBS News - November 2 -
The presidential election is prompting some Americans to 'doom spend,' report finds
Some Americans are "doom spending" as a coping mechanism for worries about the presidential election and inflation, according to a new survey.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
Rapidly Moving Brush Fire in California Burns Homes and Prompts Evacuations
Firefighters were working to contain fires in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties amid dangerous weather conditions.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
Thousands told to evacuate as fast-moving Mountain Fire explodes in Southern California
Over 130 homes have been destroyed in a wind-fueled wildfire in Southern California that has grown to over 20,000 acres, officials said Thursday as firefighters continued to try to control the ...Top stories - NBC News - November 8 -
Trump’s Win Prompts Spike in Demand for Lobbyists With Ties to the President-Elect
Corporations and foreign governments are offering to pay steep prices for help dealing with the unpredictable president-elect.Business - The New York Times - November 7 -
Antisemitic Attacks Prompt Emergency Flights for Israeli Soccer Fans
Dutch and Israeli officials said the fans had been attacked in Amsterdam after tensions flared around an Israeli team’s visit.World - The New York Times - November 9 -
More women seek testosterone therapy, prompted by influencers, doctors say
On a Reddit community for users to discuss menopause, there are countless posts of women suggesting the drug could help improve energy and sex drive.Top stories - NBC News - November 10 -
Rugby’s ‘escort’ crackdown prompts disgruntled Borthwick to change tack | Robert Kitson
Shape of the game has tilted significantly since the latest law tweak that risks tactical monotony and a lack of charm. Steve Borthwick does not normally vent in public so when he does it means he ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
England fans ‘treated like animals’ in Greece, prompting investigations
Fans say police used shields and tear gas outside stadium Inadequate turnstile operation said to have led to issues The Football Association and the Football Supporters’ Association have ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Hundreds of homes evacuated near Colorado wildfire, official says
More than 700 homes have been evacuated near the town of Divide, Colorado, as a wildfire burns nearby, local law enforcement said Monday.Top stories - ABC News - October 29 -
Some wildfire suppressants may be unleashing heavy metals into the environment: Study
The widespread use of certain chemical or synthetic fire suppressants may be leading to heavy metal contamination in wildfire-prone areas, a new study has found. Wildland firefighters often ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Wildfires rage in Oklahoma, severe weather expected in central U.S.
Wildfires are blazing in Oklahoma as warnings of severe weather spread in Kansas and other parts of the central U.S. CBS News' Rob Marciano has the latest on strong winds that could create severe ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Los Angeles Faces a ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ for Wildfire Weather
Forecasters in California are using some of their strongest language to warn that windy conditions may help fires spread this week.Top stories - The New York Times - November 5 -
California wildfire fueled by high winds grows to 10,000 acres and forces evacuations
Injuries were reported and homes were destroyed in a Southern California wildfire that began Wednesday and, fueled by high winds, rapidly grew to over 10,000 acres, officials said.Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
WATCH: Firefighter saves American flag from California wildfire
Firefighters in Ventura County, California, are battling a fast-moving wildfire that has consumed more than 10,000 acres since it began early Wednesday.Top stories - ABC News - November 7 -
Californians forced to flee as ferocious wildfires destroy homes and buildings
Mountain fire scorches thousands of acres north-west of Los Angeles as officials demand more help for fire crews. Fast-moving fires erupted across California on Wednesday as the state was lashed ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Watch: Fast-moving California wildfire burns out of control
Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in Ventura County, near Los Angeles.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Fast-moving wildfire burns more than 14,000 acres in California
Thousands of people have been evacuated as firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire north of Los Angeles. The wildfire has burned over 14,000 acres and dozens of homes.Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
California wildfire fueled by Santa Ana winds forces evacuations
A massive fast-moving wildfire, fueled by Santa Ana winds, is tearing through communities across Southern California, destroying homes and trapping some residents, forcing thousands more to ...Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
Mountain Fire in Ventura County Destroys Homes and Forces Thousands to Evacuate
The fast-moving Mountain fire forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed neighborhoods in the hilly communities of Ventura County. “We figured we were trapped,” one resident said.Top stories - The New York Times - November 8 -
Governor declares state of emergency due to wildfire in Southern California
A wildfire between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara has burned over 20,000 acres, damaging or destroying around 200 homes. California's governor has declared a state of emergency as thousands of ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Eye Opener: Firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire near Los Angeles
Firefighters battle fast-moving wildfire near Los Angeles that's destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands of people to evacuate. Also, President-elect Trump makes his first cabinet pick while ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Wildfires Spread Across New Jersey and Connecticut: ‘No End in Sight’
Firefighters in the two states have battled hundreds of blazes during an unseasonably dry fall.Top stories - The New York Times - November 9 -
How summer wildfires tore through Canada's Jasper National Park
This summer, wildfires tore through Canada's Jasper National Park, forcing thousands to evacuate and burning hundreds of homes. Experts even speculate that a fire tornado, formed by the perfect mix ...Top stories - CBS News - November 9 -
West Milford fire among several wildfires burning in northern N.J.
Crews continued to battle several wildfires in northern New Jersey on Saturday.Top stories - CBS News - November 9 -
Man charged with arson after NJ wildfire sparked by shotgun round: Authorities
A New Jersey man has been charged with arson in connection with a wildfire that spread to 350 acres that authorities said was sparked by an incendiary shotgun round.Top stories - ABC News - November 9 -
New York State Parks Worker Dies Fighting Wildfire in Orange County, N.Y.
The blaze in Orange County, N.Y., was the latest in a series of wildfires to plague the region.Top stories - The New York Times - November 10 -
WATCH: Timelapse shows NJ wildfire smoke drifting to NYC
Timelapse footage captured wildfire smoke drifting across the Hudson River from New Jersey toward New York City on Friday.Top stories - ABC News - November 10 -
New York state parks employee dies while battling wildfires
Dariel Vasquez died when tree fell on him as he battled major brush fire along the New York-New Jersey border. A New York parks employee died battling one of a number of wildfires in New Jersey and ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
As Wildfire Burns in New Jersey and New York, Rain Offers Little Relief
The fire, the latest of several in the region over the weekend, had caused one death and was not contained as of Sunday afternoon, officials said.Top stories - The New York Times - November 10 -
18-year-old dies while helping fight New Jersey wildfire
Officials in New Jersey say an 18-year-old parks employee has died while helping crews battle brush fires that have been fueled by prolonged dry conditions. Firefighters hope overnight rainfall ...Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
Wildfires erupt on East Coast amid record-setting drought
The Jennings Creek Fire in New Jersey has burned 3,000 acres and threatened dozens of buildings. It is fueled by a record-setting drought in the region that has caused more than 530 wildfires since ...Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
Wildfire Grows in New Jersey and New York, Despite Modest Rainfall
The Jennings Creek fire is currently burning across 3,500 acres, officials said, and is expected to grow to over 5,000 acres.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago