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New wildfire, driven by high winds, forces evacuations in L.A. area
There are more evacuation warnings amid the Hughes Fire in Los Angeles County. More than 30,000 people have been told to flee the community of Castaic due to the fast-moving fire, which has ...CBS News - 18h -
Girl killed when student opens fire in Nashville high school
One student was killed and a second was wounded Wednesday when a fellow 17-year-old student opened fire in the cafeteria of Antioch High School in Nashville, Tennessee, according to authorities. ...CBS News - 1d -
Deadly shooting as teen gunman opens fire in Tennessee high school, police say
Police say a 17-year-old shooter killed one student and wounded another in the cafeteria at Antioch High School in the Nashville area, then took his own life. Students and parents described the ...NBC News - 1d -
Taliban official calls for girls' high schools to open, calling closure an 'injustice'
The Taliban’s acting deputy foreign minister called on his senior leadership to open schools for Afghan girls, among the strongest public rebukes of a policy that has contributed to the ...NBC News - 3d -
L.A. area braces for more high winds and heightened wildfire risk
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue burning in the Los Angeles area as Southern California prepares for increased fire danger.CBS News - 3d -
Southern California Is Threatened by More Damaging and Dangerous Winds
With more critical fire weather this week in Los Angeles, the National Weather Service once again issued one of its strongest warnings possible.The New York Times - 3d -
California wildfires: containment improves as winds die down
Firefighters make progress with Palisades and Eaton fires in cooler weather but dry winds could return next week. Containment of the extensive wildfires in Los Angeles was improving as the ...The Guardian - 6d -
Latest weather forecast as California winds weaken
Winds are dying down in the Los Angeles area where multiple fires roar. While no rain is forecasted, conditions may be more favorable for fire mitigation efforts. CBS News' Elise Preston reports ...CBS News - Jan. 16 -
L.A. area winds weaken as wildfires burn
The Palisades and Eaton Fires have now burned nearly 40,000 acres. Weakening winds offer reprieve for fire crews as they continue to battle the deadly wildfires. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has more.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Eye Opener: High winds threaten to spread wildfires even further into California neighborhoods
Another day of fear and anxiety in Southern California as high winds threaten to spread deadly wildfires even further into neighborhoods. Also, a tense confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, ...CBS News - Jan. 15 -
California officials give update on wildfires, looting as area braces for more high winds
Authorities in California gave an update Monday on the wildfires that have scorched much of the Los Angeles area and the looting that has ensued in some places. More high winds are expected as ...CBS News - Jan. 13 -
California firefighters racing to gain control of blazes before expected high winds pick up again
More high winds are in the forecast for Southern California where the death toll from recent wildfires has reached at least 24. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has a report from the ground and ...CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Eye Opener: Los Angeles wildfire death toll climbs as Santa Ana winds fuel new fire fears
As high winds continue to threaten Los Angeles, the death toll from the unprecedented wildfires rises. Also, confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees begin this ...CBS News - Jan. 13 -
At least 24 dead in California wildfires as high winds expected to pick up again
The Los Angeles area remains on high alert as wind gusts up to 70 mph are expected this week, continuing to fuel the wildfires that have killed at least 24 people. There are nearly 5,000 fire ...CBS News - Jan. 13 -
At least 24 people dead in California wildfires with more high winds in forecast
The death toll from the wildfires that have scorched Los Angeles County has risen to at least 24. More high winds are in the forecast, threatening to fan flames further. CBS News correspondent ...CBS News - Jan. 13 -
California fires weather forecast: High winds could cause explosive fire growth
Higher humidity and lighter winds are forecast late in the week and into the weekend.ABC News - Jan. 13 -
High winds expected to return in LA, threatening new round of fires
Powerful Santa Ana winds are expected to intensify in the coming days, with gusts potentially reaching 70 miles per hour, further complicating efforts to contain severe wildfires in Southern ...NBC News - Jan. 13 -
LA fires death toll rises to 24 as high winds expected
The dry Santa Ana winds are expected to pick up overnight and continue to cause problems until Wednesday.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Santa Ana winds will keep fire threat high until Wednesday evening, officials warn
The strongest winds are expected on Tuesday, according to L.A. area fire chiefs. There remains no rain in sight to help temper the flames.NBC News - Jan. 12 -
Dangerous wind gusts forecasted as LA wildfires rage on
NBC’s Angie Lassman tracks the latest forecast for Southern California including the expected return of the dangerous Santa Ana winds.NBC News - Jan. 12 -
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'High demand' for City of Culture opening ceremony
'High demand' reported for open-air performance in Bradford city centre on Friday.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
What makes the Santa Ana winds so destructive?
The Santa Ana winds become particularly dangerous when combined with other climate conditions such as drought, which increases the risk of wildfires like the ones currently raging in the Los ...NBC News - Jan. 9 -
2025 Sony Open picks, field, predictions, odds: Golf insider high on Keegan Bradley at Waialae Country Club
Patrick McDonald just locked in his Sony Open 2025 best bets for the PGA Tour event at Waialae Country ClubCBS Sports - Jan. 9 -
Wind conditions help slow the spread of Sunset Fire
The Sunset Fire broke out on Wednesday in Runyon Canyon Park. Visible flames from nearby iconic locations like the Hollywood Bowl, Dolby Theatre and Magic Castle all led them to close for the ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Extreme drought, high winds helped spark the California fires
High winds intersecting with historic drought levels are contributing to the dangerous conditions that sparked the multiple fires raging in the Los Angeles area. Dr. Helen Holmlund, an assistant ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
California fire forecast: Wind speeds remain high as wildfires rage
A damaging Santa Ana wind event was peaking early Wednesday and was expected to stay strong through early afternoon.ABC News - Jan. 8 -
What are Santa Ana winds and how are they fuelling the wildfires?
What's behind the Santa Ana winds and why are they so destructive?BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Wildfire surrounds Palisades Charter High School in Southern California as winds fuel flames
The Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles is facing a wildfire fueled by high winds. CBS News Los Angeles' Jasmine Viel reports that the Palisades Charter High School is surrounded by ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
More dangerous winds expected in California
As wildfires continue to spread in Southern California, the worst of the heavy winds haven't even arrived. Lonnie Quinn takes a look at what comes next.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Wind-driven fires erupt in Southern California
A rapidly spreading wildfire threatened homes and forced thousands to evacuate in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. Driven by powerful Santa Ana winds, the fire was one of several that ...NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Parts of Los Angeles under evacuation as Palisades fire picks up due to high winds
LOS ANGELES — Two fires have ignited in the Los Angeles area Tuesday, including one dubbed the Palisades fire that exploded to more than 1,200 acres and has forced evacuations, as the area expects ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
KNBC coverage of L.A. wildfires, driven by powerful winds
Watch live KNBC coverage as multiple wildfires are engulfing the Los Angeles area, prompting mandatory evacuations and leaving millions of people under red flag warnings.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Trump eyes the end of wind energy construction
Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump eyes the end of wind energy construction President-elect Trump indicated Tuesday that ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Firefighters battle 770-acre Pacific Palisades blaze as high winds slam SoCal
Firefighters are battling a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades that quickly spread to 770 acres Tuesday and triggered mandatory evacuations amid warnings from weather forecasters of "extreme" ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Dangerous winds fueling California wildfires
NBC News' Chase Cain reports on the heavy smoke seen over Pacific Palisades, Calif., while meteorologist Bill Karins details the path of the strong winds.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
With high heels and fur coats, Kaitlin Olson taps into 'High Potential'
The ABC procedural, which returns for the second half of its season Tuesday, has been a fun challenge for Kaitlin Olson, who stars in and produces the series.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 7 -
Record year for wind power in 2024
Wind provided more electricity than ever last year across England, Wales and Scotland.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Los Angeles Braces for ‘Life-Threatening and Destructive’ Winds
Forecasters warned that a significant Santa Ana wind event this week could help wildfires spread quickly and erratically. Utility companies said they may pre-emptively cut off power to some customers.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
The looming battle over Britain’s wind farms
The Labour government wants to ramp up renewables. But many local residents are up in arms about plans for pylons and cables in sensitive sitesFinancial Times - Jan. 3