California prisoner firefighter program draws harsh criticism amid L.A. wildfires
Months after Californians voted against an amendment to end inmate servitude, incarcerated firefighters are on the front lines.
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Incarcerated firefighters join California wildfire battle efforts
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has deployed 931 incarcerated firefighters and 114 support staff through its Fire Camp Program.The Hill - 1d -
Hundreds of California prison inmates fight wildfires - and stigma
Critics say using incarcerated men and women to fight fires is cheap labour, but supporters say it is rehabilitative.BBC News - 3d -
Elected officials in California facing criticism over wildfire response
At least 10 people are dead and over 300,000 have been ordered or warned to evacuate as wildfires continue to devastate parts of Southern California. Some residents have been quick to blame ...CBS News - 3d -
As wildfires ravage L.A., here's a look at worst fires in California's history
Early estimates show that the total damage and economic loss due to the Los Angeles wildfires could be between $60 billion and $130 billion.CBS News - 3d -
Maps show how dry the Southern California is, as L.A. wildfires burn
Dry vegetation helped fuel fires that spread through the Los Angeles area in early January 2025.CBS News - 4d -
California wildfires can take heavy mental health toll on residents, firefighters
As wildfires continue to spread across southern California, experts are warning they could impact the mental health of residents and first responders.ABC News - 4d -
At least 10 dead in L.A. wildfires as strengthened winds complicate firefighting efforts
180,000 evacuation orders have been prompted by 5 blazes across the county, with the largest fire only 6% contained.NBC News - 4d -
Efforts to save animals underway in California amid deadly wildfires
Hundreds of volunteers came together at the Pasadena Humane Society to help save animals displaced by the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area. CBS News Los Angeles' Josh Sanders reports on the ...CBS News - 4d -
Biden says he is deploying federal resources to California amid wildfires
President Biden received a fire briefing in Santa Monica, California, on Wednesday before returning to Washington, D.C. He said he is deploying federal resources to the region. CBS News chief White ...CBS News - 5d -
DeSantis, longtime Newsom rival, offers help to California amid wildfires
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) offered assistance to California on Wednesday as the state grapples with severe wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area. “Our prayers are with everyone affected by ...The Hill - 6d
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Hegseth nomination appears on track after Senate hearing
Pete Hegseth's nomination as defense secretary appeared to be on firm footing with Republican senators following his first confirmation hearing. Democrats, meanwhile repeatedly focused on ...NBC News - 3h -
Hegseth vows to bring 'warrior culture' back to Department of Defense
During an opening statement repeatedly interrupted by protesters, Pete Hegseth said that he will remove politics from the Pentagon if named secretary of defense.NBC News - 7h -
Hegseth vows to bring 'warrior culture' back to Department of Defense
During an opening statement repeatedly interrupted by protesters, Pete Hegseth said that he will remove politics from the Pentagon if named secretary of defense.NBC News - 7h -
WATCH: Protesters interrupt Pete Hegseth's opening statement
Multiple protesters interrupted Pete Hegseth's opening statement before the Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing. Hegseth, President-elect Trump's defense secretary pick, ...NBC News - 7h -
WATCH: Protesters interrupt Pete Hegseth's opening statement
Multiple protesters interrupted Pete Hegseth's opening statement before the Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing. Hegseth, President-elect Trump's defense secretary pick, ...NBC News - 7h
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FCC warns of 50-state scam by fraudsters posing as mortgage lenders
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