Crews Working to Contain Wildfires on East and West Coasts

FEMA teams working with families who lost homes in deadly Los Angeles wildfires

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is working with families who lost their homes in the deadly Los Angeles wildfires, the agency's administrator said. FEMA Administrator Deanne ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Union dockworkers, port employers announce tentative deal at East Coast and Gulf ports

After a contentious negotiation, the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) on Wednesday announced a tentative deal on a new six-year master contract.

CNBC - Jan. 9

Palisades Fire devastates communities amid call for additional help to contain wildfires

The Palisades Fire has devoured everything in its path, including some of the most exclusive and pricey neighborhoods in the U.S. It is now considered the most destructive fire in Los Angeles ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

'Big challenge' - Potter takes charge at West Ham

West Ham appoint former Brighton and Chelsea boss Graham Potter as their new manager.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Watch: The scene across LA as firefighters attempt to contain blazes

The latest blaze, Sunset Fire, is threatening homes and landmarks as Hollywood is evacuated.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Victory over Maryland caps a successful sweep on USC’s first big East Coast trip in the Big Ten

JuJu Watkins and Southern California figured to do a lot of traveling in the Trojans’ first season in the Big Ten.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

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 - Jan. 9

Port strike averted on East and Gulf coasts, in what both sides call ‘win-win agreement’

A union that represents thousands of workers on the East and Gulf coasts reached a tentative six-year agreement with their employers, according to a joint statement released on Wednesday

MarketWatch - Jan. 9

What's happening on the ground in California as crews battle fires in Los Angeles County

Intense wildfires are devastating Los Angeles County, killing at least five people and destroying over 1,000 structures. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports. Then, Gregg Champion tells "The Daily ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

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 ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

West Ham to appoint Potter after sacking Lopetegui

Graham Potter will be appointed as West Ham's new manager after the club sacked Julen Lopetegui.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Fires rage uncontained as crews strained for resources

The Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire and Hurst Fire have forced the evacuations of over 80,000 people as powerful winds continue to fuel the deadly wildfires.

NBC News - Jan. 8

West Ham sack Lopetegui after eight months

Julen Lopetegui has been sacked by West Ham United, the Premier League club confirmed on Wednesday.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Breton, a 1,400-pound great white shark, returns to Florida coast

Breton, who was first tagged in 2020, has previously made trips to Florida around this time of year.

CBS News - Jan. 8

L.A. officials report civilian fatalities and '0% containment' for wildfires

Los Angeles officials gave an update on the wildfires in California, reporting that there are multiple injuries and two reported fatalities from the Eaton Fire as it grows with "0% containment."

NBC News - Jan. 8

Explosive fertiliser in Ivory Coast harbour nothing to fear, officials say

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

Middle East latest: Israel's military launches wave of raids across the occupied West Bank

The Israeli military has launched a wave of raids across the occupied West Bank, killing at least three Palestinians it said were militants

ABC News - Jan. 7

Taiwan coast guard says investigation of damaged undersea cable stymied by weather

Taiwan’s coast guard has said that it suspects a ship damaged an undersea communications cable over the weekend, but that bad weather prevented its personnel from boarding the vessel to investigate.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Israeli airstrike targets armed group in West Bank

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

North Korea says new hypersonic missile will 'contain' rivals

Pyongyang fired a missile for the first time in two months, while Antony Blinken was in Seoul.

BBC News - Jan. 7

West Ham weighing up whether to sack Lopetegui

West Ham are considering whether to sack Julen Lopetegui following Saturday's heavy defeat at Manchester City and have held talks with Graham Potter about taking over.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Solar panels are powering through US West wildfire smoke: Study

The wildfire smoke that often wafts across the U.S. West may only be causing minimal disturbance to the output of photovoltaic solar panels, a new study has found. Smoke-linked losses of ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Biden Bans New Oil and Gas Drilling Along Most U.S. Coasts

The ban affects the entire Eastern Seaboard, the Pacific Coast along California, Oregon and Washington, the eastern Gulf of Mexico and the Northern Bering Sea.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Flight cancellations pile up as major winter storm hits East Coast

Flight cancellations and delays are stacking up as a major winter storm makes its way across the East Coast. As of shortly after 10 a.m. EST, there were 1,525 flight cancellations and 1,931 flight ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Checking the radar as major winter storm hits Midwest and East Coast

CBS News national weather correspondent Rob Marciano reports from Washington, D.C., on the blast of winter weather being felt across several states Monday.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Massive winter storm impacts millions from the Midwest to the East Coast

More than 30 million people are under winter storm warnings and at least eight states have declared states of emergency for a massive winter storm impacting millions from the Midwest to the East ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

The battle for working people

Laura Loomer makes an important point about supporting American workers in the face of global competition

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Major winter storm dropping snow and ice on millions from Midwest to East Coast

Tens of millions of Americans are under winter weather alerts with a major storm bringing miserable conditions from Missouri to the East Coast. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Shipowners’ record order book for container vessels prompts downturn warnings

Total capacity of ships on order overtakes pandemic levels despite uncertain outlook for global trade

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Man charged over alleged rape of Virgin Australia crew member in Fiji

Airline staff were celebrating New Year’s Eve in Nadi when the alleged incident occurred. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A man has been charged with the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Israel ramps up strikes across Middle East

The war in Gaza shows no signs of slowing down in 2025. Israel turned up the pressure in one of the deadliest weeks of fighting, with nearly 150 people killed. Holly Williams has the latest ...

CBS News - Jan. 3

Midwest, East to be hit by major winter storm

The first major winter storm of the season is expected to bring snow and ice from the Central Plains to the East Coast, along with bone-chilling temperatures. Rob Marciano has the latest.

CBS News - Jan. 3

2025 will test the ageing warhorses of the Middle East

There are few grounds for optimism over the Palestinian question but the west can help Syria get back on its feet

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Fishermen caught a Chinese spy drone just off the Philippines coast: officials

Yahoo News - Jan. 3

Missing surfer Lance Appleby identified as shark attack victim off South Australia’s west coast

Witnesses say 28-year-old from Port Lincoln was attacked just after 7pm on Thursday while surfing south of Streaky bay on the Eyre peninsula. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Palestinian Authority Bans Al Jazeera in West Bank

The ban comes as the PA battles militants from Hamas and its allies for control over parts of the West Bank, a fight that could shape the struggle for leadership of the Palestinian cause.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2