A long road to rebuilding and fights over government funding await L.A. fire victims
The scenes of destruction in Los Angeles have brought a sense of déjà vu for Steve Crowder.
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The NASCAR Father Fighting L.A. Fires in a 400,000-Pound Airplane
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As L.A. fires burn, officials fight false rumors and misinformation
FEMA and the Los Angeles Fire Department are ramping up efforts to counter false rumors and misinformation spreading online about the wildfires.CBS News - 2d -
Newsom issues executive order suspending environmental regulations to help L.A. rebuild after fires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) tells NBC News Correspondent Jacob Soboroff about the executive order he plans to sign to help people in the Los Angeles area affected by wildfires rebuild their ...NBC News - 3d -
These companies are pledging millions in funds, supplies to help LA fire victims
Major corporations, including Disney and Target, have announced pledges to help the growing number of people affected by the LA wildfires.ABC News - 4d -
L.A. fire victims cautioned to view insurance claims process as 'business transaction'
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A small fish is at the center of misinformation and finger-pointing over L.A. fires
President-elect Donald Trump inaccurately blamed water shortages in Los Angeles on policies meant to preserve an endangered fish called the Delta smelt.NBC News - 5d -
California fires live updates: death toll likely to rise; Biden announces federal funding for fight against blazes
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For Many Returning Russian Veterans, a Long Road of Recovery Awaits
A large number of soldiers return as amputees, and many suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Once home, they face stigma and a grueling course of rehabilitation.The New York Times - Jan. 8
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Signs of progress as firefighters continue to battle wildfires
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Super Scooper planes that fight wildfires are 'rugged, reliable' — and rare
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