Thousands Flee As Rebels Close in on Key Dr Congo City

Dynamo works his magic as thousands brave -3C for Bradford City of Culture launch

Steven Frayne, aka magician Dynamo, stars at an opening ceremony in sub-zero temperatures for Bradford 2025.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Thousands protest in Slovakia against government's Ukraine policy

Yahoo News - Jan. 10

Delta passengers flee plane in Atlanta after engine fire

Passengers from a Delta flight on an Atlanta airport tarmac were forced to evacuate as snow slams parts of Georgia. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.

CBS News - Jan. 10

What Dr. Ruth Left Behind

Archivists from the Kinsey Institute are helping the family of the sex therapist Ruth Westheimer with a common quandary: How much of someone’s stuff do you keep?

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Macy’s to Close 66 Store Locations

Macy’s real estate assets, including the Herald Square location, are worth about $5 to $9 billion.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Is a Macy’s near you closing? Beleaguered department store is closing 66 locations.

Macy’s Inc. unveils a list of more than 60 stores slated to close this year as the retailer struggles to right itself amid diminishing foot traffic at remaining stores and breathe new life into its ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 9

Rwanda’s Paul Kagame urges Congo to negotiate with M23 rebels after they seize strategic towns

President Paul Kagame of Rwanda has urged Congolese authorities to negotiate with a violent rebel group that has seized key towns in eastern Congo in recent days, widening its control over the ...

ABC News - Jan. 9

'Like a warzone': LA residents describe fleeing fire

People at an evacuation centre describe fleeing their homes as flames engulfed their streets.

BBC News - Jan. 9

'Where do I go?': Chaos on Hollywood streets as people flee

People are running away from their homes as the Sunset fire sweeps through Hollywood Hills.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Families flee Palisades Fire with prized possessions and minutes to spare

With wildfires that exploded quickly and rapidly approached their homes, some California residents had only a few minutes to choose what possesions to save.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Wildfire turns scenes of L.A. into a nightmare of burning homes and fleeing residents

At least two people are dead, hundreds of buildings have burned and tens of thousands of Southern Californians remain under evacuation orders after fast-moving wildfires exploded in the Los Angeles ...

NBC News - Jan. 8

California residents flee home for second time as flames sweep in

KNBC reporter Michelle Valles speaks with an Altadena, Calif., couple as they flee their home as it is surrounded by flames. The couple was evacuated Tuesday, but returned after the home they'd ...

NBC News - Jan. 8

Pacific Palisades fire, other blazes burn in California as residents flee

A massive wildfire burning in Los Angeles has forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Other wind-driven blazes were spreading in the region.

CBS News - Jan. 8

How a Businessman Fleeing Fraud Charges Built a Life Offshore

Fleeing fraud charges, Samuele Landi evaded extradition treaties, dabbled in crypto, procured diplomatic credentials and took advantage of all the offshore world has to offer.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

LIVE: Thousands flee out of control wildfires in and around Los Angeles

California firefighters battled wind-whipped wildfires that tore across the Los Angeles area, destroying homes and clogging roadways as tens of thousands fled.

The Hill - Jan. 8

LA residents flee as fire engulfs wealthy Palisades enclave

Authorities order evacuations in coastal neighbourhood as strong winds fan flames

Financial Times - Jan. 8

'Run for your lives!' LA residents abandon cars to flee fire on foot

Evacuees describe apocalyptic scenes as a brush fire exploded into a raging inferno within hours.

BBC News - Jan. 8

30,000 residents flee as Palisades Fire grows

Resident Nicolas Libonati said he saw a lot of abandoned cars on the road, and people running toward the coast. "It was kind of a surreal scene," he said.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Los Angeles Fires Force Thousands to Evacuate

Also, Trump suggested expanding the U.S. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Thousands without water in Republic of Ireland

Irish national weather forecaster Met Éireann has issued a fresh orange warning in the Republic.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Thousands expected to pay respects to Jimmy Carter in the Capitol

Despite winter weather delays, Jimmy Carter will be moved from his home state of Georgia to Washington D.C. where he will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol before his public funeral on Thursday. NBC ...

NBC News - Jan. 7

Winter storm disrupts thousands of U.S. flights

The Washington, D.C., area had the bulk of the day's cancellations from the winter storm.

CNBC - Jan. 6

Residents and officials say rebels have seized 2 key towns in eastern Congo

Civil society and a local politician say rebels with the M23 group have seized two key towns in eastern Congo as they advance in the volatile region

ABC News - Jan. 6

Rugby player charged with rape flees country

A former Bradford Bulls rugby player charged with rape has fled to Papua New Guinea, a court hears.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Channel migrants: The real reason so many are fleeing Vietnam for the UK

More Vietnamese attempted small-boat crossings in early 2024 than any other nationality - what makes them risk this dangerous journey?

BBC News - Jan. 6

Thousands of flights disrupted by massive winter storm

Thousands of flights have been canceled or delayed by a massive winter storm set to impact tens of millions of Americans. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports from Washington.

NBC News - Jan. 6

Rwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR Congo

Yahoo News - Jan. 5

Rwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR Congo

It is the second town seized by the group in as many days in the mineral-rich North Kivu province.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Road-tripping Chinese grandma inspires millions after fleeing abusive marriage

Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Thousands of creative works enter public domain

The start of 2025 means thousands of iconic characters and creative works have entered the public domain, including the classic cartoon strongman Popeye. Here's why these characters are now ...

CBS News - Jan. 4

Changing alcohol labels could take 'decades': Dr. Marion Nestle

Dr. Marion Nestle called the surgeon general's proposal "absolutely unambiguous" in its phrasing.

The Hill - Jan. 4

Dr. Jon LaPook unpacks surgeon general's call for cancer warnings on alcohol

The U.S. surgeon general is calling for cancer risk warning labels to be added to alcoholic beverages. In an advisory released Friday, Dr. Vivek Murthy said that, given the conclusive evidence on ...

CBS News - Jan. 3