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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 - 1d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 3d

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 - 3d

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 - 3d

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 - 3d

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 - 4d

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 - 4d

Ohio State getting shot at 6th national title after 28-14 win over Texas in CFP semi Cotton Bowl

Quinshon Judkins ran for two touchdowns before Jack Sawyer forced a fumble by his former roommate and Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers that he returned 83 yards for a touchdown with 2:13 left as Ohio ...

ABC News - 4d

Madrid play down 'unnecessary' fight after semi

Carlo Ancelotti called the on-field spat between Real Madrid and Real Mallorca's players "unnecessary" after Madrid's 3-0 win in their Spanish Supercopa semifinal in Saudi Arabia on Thursday.

ESPN - 4d

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 - 5d

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 - 5d

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 - 5d

Ohio State and Texas enter CFP semi at Cotton Bowl with a chance to end title droughts

Ohio State and Texas are both seeking a chance to end national title droughts

ABC News - 5d

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 - 5d

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 - 5d

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 - 5d

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 - 6d

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 - 6d

Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool: Carabao Cup semi-final, first leg – live

Carabao Cup semi-final news from the 8pm GMT kick-off Catch up on today’s Football Daily | Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle EFL hits back at Arteta: ‘All clubs play with the same ball’ “I’m not ...

The Guardian - 6d

Bergvall gives Tottenham edge in Carabao Cup semi-final to fury of Liverpool

Tottenham feared they had found a novel way to feel a kick where it most hurts, something entirely in keeping with the moment they are in. There were 77 minutes on the clock, this Carabao Cup ...

The Guardian - 6d

We Are Not Prepared for Fires Like This

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

The New York Times - 6d

Penn State expects star DE Carter to play in semi

Penn State anticipates All-America defensive end Abdul Carter playing against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal, though coach James Franklin says it will be a game-time decision.

ESPN - 6d

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

Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle United: Carabao Cup semi-final, first leg – live

Newcastle take a huge step towards Wembley with a clinical and determined win at the Emirates. Newcastle get the ball rolling. The Emirates in fine voice. Roar!. The teams are out! Arsenal in ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

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

Can Texas slow down Ohio State? How will Notre Dame fare vs. Penn State? Previewing the semis

How each team can win its semifinal game, plus key players and what we learned from the quarterfinals.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Browns fire offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey

Another year, another new OC coming in Cleveland.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

'Whole life gone' in house fire, family says

Laura, Toby and their two autistic sons now live with grandparents after losing their home in fire before Christmas.

BBC News - Jan. 5

CFP won't flip dates of semis despite SEC inquiry

The College Football Playoff will not flip the dates and times of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic and the Capital One Orange Bowl after SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said he asked about the ...

ESPN - Jan. 4

Pulisic sparks Milan comeback in Super Cup semi

AC Milan came from behind to beat Juventus 2-1 in the Italian Super Cup semi-final in Riyadh on Friday, and the win for Sergio Conceicao's side in his first game in charge set up a derby final with ...

ESPN - Jan. 4

Hundreds of animals killed in Dallas shopping center fire

Authorities in Dallas say a fire that broke out at a shopping center in Dallas has killed more than 500 animals, most of which were small birds

ABC News - Jan. 4

Ohio St. rolls into semis with rout of No. 1 Ducks

Ohio State is headed to the CFP semifinals after blasting No. 1 Oregon 41-21 on Wednesday night in the Rose Bowl.

ESPN - Jan. 1

Texas reaches semis after 2OT classic vs. ASU

On the verge of defeat, Texas delivered big plays to escape with a 39-31 double-overtime win over two-TD underdog Arizona State to advance to the CFP semifinals.

ESPN - Jan. 1

Ohio State thrash No 1 Oregon to join Texas in College Football Playoff semis

Buckeyes stun No 1 Ohio State 42-21 in Rose Bowl Longhorns hold off Sun Devils 39-31 in double overtime Texas will face Ohio State in national semi-finals Jeremiah Smith caught two of Will ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Littler beats Aspinall to set up Bunting semi-final

Teenager Luke Littler beat his friend Nathan Aspinall 5-2 to set up a semi-final against Stephen Bunting in the PDC World Championship.

BBC News - Jan. 1

Gauff and Fritz put U.S. in United Cup tennis semis. Kazakhstan also through after ousting Germany

Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz have powered the U.S. into the semifinals of the United Cup mixed teams tennis event

ABC News - Jan. 1

Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Likely to Elude Biden

Talks between Hamas and Israel have hit an impasse in recent days, Arab mediators said.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 31

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