Chuck Todd: Rebuilding Los Angeles will (and should) be a national priority

Just days before Washington officially transitions back to the Trump era, the folks trying to plot out a successful first six months of his second term have a big new problem they will have to deal with and embrace — rebuilding America’s second-largest city.

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These are the conditions fueling the Los Angeles wildfires: What to know

Strong Santa Ana winds, a dry winter and low humidity are some of the conditions that have been fueling the Los Angeles-area wildfires for the past week, destroying numerous structures, causing ...
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False evacuation alerts in Los Angeles

Los Angeles officials launched an investigation after evacuation alerts were sent to the wrong people as wildfires ravage the region. The company that provides the technology says it's added ...
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Thursday Briefing: Los Angeles Battles Deadly Wildfires

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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 ...
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Looting fears amid Los Angeles area wildfires

Police across Los Angeles say they're on high alert from looters after arresting 24 people inside evacuation areas. The National Guard has been brought in to bolster security, while some residents ...
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The Best Time to Fireproof Los Angeles Was Yesterday

Can a city lose an entire neighborhood now and simply shuffle on, dragging the local memory like a ghost limb?
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What may happen in the aftermath of the Los Angeles fires

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Los Angeles fires: the damage in maps, video and images

A visual guide to the damage caused by the wildfires that have devastated the city. Wildfires continue to ravage parts of Los Angeles, California, with at least 11 people dead, thousands of ...
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Wellema Hat Company Destroyed by Los Angeles Wildfires

The Wellema Hat Company was one of many local Los Angeles businesses destroyed by this week’s fires. Now its founders are figuring out how to — or even if they can — start over.
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Several schools destroyed in Los Angeles-area wildfires

The fires burning across Los Angeles County have thrown the school year into turmoil. At least a dozen schools have burned, impacting more than 5,000 students. Lilia Luciano reports.
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Inside the disaster zone with Los Angeles County firefighters

Rob Marciano spent Friday embedded with Los Angeles County Fire Department crews as they went through the disaster zone of the Palisades Fire, extinguishing flare-ups.
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A look at the destruction from the Los Angeles fires

Two massive fires, the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades, and the Eaton Fire in northeast Los Angeles County, continued burning on Friday, but crews have made some progress on containment. ...
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Los Angeles officials give update on wildfires

Authorities in Los Angeles gave an update Friday on the wildfires that continue to burn around the city. Following their update, CBS News correspondent Elise Preston had a report from the Santa ...
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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.
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Los Angeles mayor faces backlash over wildfires

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass repeatedly dodged questions about her leadership and alleged lack of initial presence during the ongoing wildfires affecting the area.
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Los Angeles pets evacuated into shelters amid wildfires

Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control released a list of animal shelters for owners interested in evacuating animals to their facilities.
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Watch now: The latest from Los Angeles

As wildfires rip across parts of Los Angeles, BBC News is live with the latest.
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Los Angeles wildfire survivor describes harrowing escape

Flames from the Palisades Fire surrounded the car Aaron Samson and his 83-year-old father-in-law, who has Parkinson's disease, were in as they tried to escape.
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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.
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Watch live coverage on NBC Los Angeles

Watch live coverage on NBC Los Angeles
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Trump says Newsom should resign as Los Angeles wildfires rage

President-elect Trump has cast blame on California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) for the raging wildfires in the Los Angeles region, most recently calling for him to resign. “One of the best and most ...
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The Los Angeles wildfires are climate disasters compounded

Conditions for a January LA firestorm have not existed before now, writes a meteorologist and climate journalist. California wildfires – live Californians: have you been affected by the ...
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Palisades Fire threatens historic Los Angeles landmarks

The Palisades Fire which has burned thousands of acres in Los Angeles has threatened several landmarks which many Americans have come to know from television and in movies. Tom Hanson reports.
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Los Angeles fire official on the challenges crews are facing

Los Angeles Fire Capt. Erik Scott spoke to "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell Wednesday about how firefighters are faring in their battle against multiple wind-driven ...
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Firestorm brings death, destruction to Los Angeles County

Nearly 200,000 people are under evacuation orders or warnings across Los Angeles County as at least four large wildfires rage. The fires have destroyed at least 1,000 structures. Lilia Luciano is ...
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Out-of-Control Fires Devastate Los Angeles Area

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Los Angeles wildfires disrupt television, entertainment industry

Jimmy Kimmel Live and other TV productions went dark Wednesday as fires spread. It's unclear when they'll resume.
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Los Angeles fire official on multiple wildfires burning

Capt. Sheila Kelliher of the Los Angeles County Fire Department joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the latest in battling multiple wildfires in the area.
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Los Angeles County sheriff on priorities as California wildfires spread

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna says the main priority for his staff is preserving life as crews continue to help with evacuations and fire mitigation. CBS News Los Angeles spoke to Luna ...
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Los Angeles resident evacuated as his neighborhood burned

Many Los Angeles residents are catching glimpses of homes in their community that burned down overnight as several fires continue to grow across the massive California county. CBS News Los Angeles ...
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Evacuee describes Los Angeles wildfires

Sue Kohl, an evacuee of the Palisades Fire, joined CBS News Los Angeles to describe the fire and what she saw as she escaped for safety.
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Chuck Todd: Which party cracks up first in 2025?

If there is one certainty in politics these days, it’s that the status quo rarely holds. And when one party has the White House, the House and the Senate, history tells us that new status quo has a ...
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Los Angeles Fires Force Thousands to Evacuate

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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.
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Rebuilding Man City: What players should Pep Guardiola recruit to return his squad to the top of Europe?

From Florian Wirz to Bruno Guimaraes, all the stars Manchester City could chase to reverse their fall from the pinnacle
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Fantasy Basketball Pickups: The Strus was loose in Los Angeles

Max Strus had his best game of the season on Tuesday, while two Grizzlies have streaming value due to injuries.
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