Melissa Rivers on losing home in wildfire, helping survivors

Melissa Rivers on losing her home in L.A. area wildfires and how she's helping other victims

Actor Melissa Rivers is among those who lost their home in the devastating California wildfires. She spoke to "CBS Mornings" about the fires and how a nonprofit she's part of is helping to provide ...

CBS News - 5h

FirstFT: Rescuers search for survivors in the Potomac River

Also in today’s newsletter, SoftBank in talks to invest up to $25bn in OpenAI, and London’s gold shortage

Financial Times - 1d

L.A. fire survivors' agonizing decisions about what to save — and what to lose forever

California residents in the paths of the wildfires faced an impossible choice: Which belongings should they protect from the flames, and which should they leave behind?

NBC News - 2d

Underinsured face financial uncertainty after losing homes in LA fires

The total cost of rebuilding homes in the L.A.-area fires will outpace what underinsured owners' insurance policies can afford.

CBS News - 3d

UL Monroe hosts South Alabama, looks to end home losing streak

UL Monroe looks to break its 5-game home slide with a victory against South Alabama

ABC News - 5d

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt sue L.A. over losing home in wildfire

Reality TV couple Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are suing Los Angeles after losing their Pacific Palisades home in the wildfires tearing through Southern California in recent weeks.

CBS News - Jan. 24

Can you lose your home with a home equity loan?

You could lose your home if you fail to repay your loan, but there are steps to take that can avoid that scenario.

CBS News - Jan. 22

Police officer shot inside home they were responding to for help

A police officer has been seriously injured after a suspect opened fire at authorities from inside a home, officials said.

ABC News - Jan. 22

How to navigate financial recovery if you lose your home in a natural disaster

CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to explain how to financially recover and navigate your insurance claim if you lose your home in a natural disaster.

CBS News - Jan. 22

Ukraine ramps up efforts to help refugees in Germany return home

Yahoo News - Jan. 20

Firefighters open up about losing their own homes in LA wildfires

Firefighters from the Pasadena Fire Department opened up about losing their own homes following wildfires in Los Angeles County.

ABC News - Jan. 19

Unraveling the Case Against Melissa Calusinski

Was key evidence manipulated to help convict a day care worker of murder? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty has new details in a case she's been covering for more than a decade.

CBS News - Jan. 19

They Built a Home to Fend Off California Wildfires. But Will They Stay?

The Vogts designed their Malibu house to withstand disasters. But they were only beginning to learn the mental toll the fires would take on them.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

‘It was built for this’: how design helped spare some homes from the LA wildfires

As fires set LA ablaze, some houses are left standing amid ashes thanks to concrete walls, class A wood – and luck. When last week’s fires in Los Angeles set parts of the city ablaze, one ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

How a design concept may help save homes from wildfires

In Los Angeles, where the historic Palisades and Eaton Fires continue to burn, a home built using a so-called passive design concept was the only one still standing in its neighborhood. David ...

CBS News - Jan. 16

How one Altadena family is keeping hope alive after losing their home

The Taylor family reflects on their evacuation from the Eaton Fire and discusses the loss of their home in Altadena.

ABC News - Jan. 16

People whose homes were spared in L.A. wildfires contend with survivor's guilt

Before the wildfires tore through the Altadena community of Los Angeles County, there were 12 houses on Winrock Avenue.

NBC News - Jan. 16

Families dropped by insurance struggle after losing homes in California fires

More than 100,000 homeowners in the Los Angeles area were dropped by their insurance companies before the recent wildfires broke out. Elizabeth Cook shares the story of families now struggling to ...

CBS News - Jan. 14

Family with three generations living together loses home in California wildfires

Three generations of the Mendoza family and their seven dogs are now crowded into small hotel rooms after their home was destroyed in the California wildfires. The family is thankful to be alive ...

CBS News - Jan. 14

The Surprising Grief of Having Your Home Survive a Wildfire

For people whose homes are spared in a wildfire while their neighbors lose everything, the road ahead can be isolating, plagued by feelings of guilt and shame.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Mel Gibson, Jeff Bridges and other LA celebrities lose homes to wildfires

Their homes have been destroyed by the wind-driven fires that are ravaging communities in California.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Lakers coach Redick loses home in LA wildfires

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick describes the "devastation and destruction" after losing his home in the LA wildfires.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Andrew Mukuba came home to Texas and helped save its season

The Longhorns safety's game-winning interception in the Peach Bowl is only the latest part of his remarkable story.

ESPN - Jan. 10

How to deal with "survivor's guilt" amid wildfires, according to an expert

The wildfires in California are leaving many of those unaffected feeling a sense of "survivor's guilt." A psychiatrist shares advice.

CBS News - Jan. 10

Lakers' Redick loses home; Kerr: Fires 'surreal'

The Hornets-Lakers game was postponed because of the wildfires in the L.A. area that have claimed over 5,000 structures, including the home of Lakers coach JJ Redick.

ESPN - Jan. 10

"This Is Us" star Milo Ventimiglia loses home in L.A. wildfires: "Your heart just breaks"

Actor Milo Ventimiglia, best known for his roles in "This is Us" and "Gilmore Girls," spoke about losing his home in the L.A.-area wildfires as he and his pregnant wife prepare to welcome their ...

CBS News - Jan. 10

Jazz musician Dale Fielder loses home and lifetime of work in Eaton Fire

As the Eaton Fire displaces thousands across Southern California, jazz musician Dale Fielder loses his home and a lifetime of musical work. Tom Hanson reports from Altadena, where those who ...

CBS News - Jan. 10

"This Is Us" star Milo Ventimiglia loses home to Los Angeles fires

Ventimiglia, a 47-year-old father to be, is among the celebrities affected by the destructive blazes that broke out Tuesday morning.

CBS News - Jan. 9

How to help Southern California wildfire victims

Nearly 180,000 people have been forced from their homes by the devastating wildfires burning in Southern California. They include Dale Fielder, who is sheltering at the Pasadena Convention Center ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

Altadena couple loses two homes in one night in the Eaton fire

Laura Begley and Evan Dresman had just moved into their dream Gregory Ain home and were preparing to sell their fixer-upper in Altadena's Janes Village. Fire destroyed both.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 10

"This Is Us" star Milo Ventimiglia loses home in Los Angeles fires

Actor Milo Ventimiglia has revealed his family's Malibu home burnt down in the Los Angeles fires -- an eerie reflection of the tragedy that befell his character on the NBC drama series "This Is ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

Lakers postpone Hornets game as coach JJ Redick loses home in LA wildfires

Wildfires are burning fiercely across Los Angeles region LA Rams playoff game still expected to go ahead The NBA has postponed Thursday’s game between the Lakers and the Charlotte Hornets in ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

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.

CBS News - Jan. 9

California wildfire survivor describes harrowing escape from Palisades Fire

The Los Angeles area wildfires have forced more than 100,000 people from their homes. Aaron Samson and his 83-year-old father-in-law, who has Parkinson's disease, escaped on foot from the Palisades ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

How to help victims of Southern California wildfires

Nonprofit groups are working to distribute essential supplies to those impacted.

CBS News - Jan. 8

NHL postpones Kings' home game due to wildfires

The NHL postponed the Los Angeles Kings' home game against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday with several massive wildfires still burning across the greater Los Angeles area.

ESPN - Jan. 8

How to help victims of LA wildfires

The Red Cross Cross and Salvation Army are already mobilizing to help victims.

The Hill - Jan. 8

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 - Jan. 8

Jimmy Carter Helped Clean Up Canada’s Chalk River Nuclear Accident

The former American president, who died this week at 100, was among those who came to clean up a partial meltdown at Chalk River, Ontario.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Melissa Rivers on losing home in wildfire, helping survivors

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