What's the latest on the wildfires and what caused them?
Everything you need to know about the blazes that have forced thousands to leave their homes.
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What we know about L.A. fire evacuations, maps, causes and more
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted Tuesday and roared across the Los Angeles area, destroying hundreds of homes and killing at least five people.NBC News - 22h -
What is the 'ember cast' of the LA wildfires?
An ember cast occurs when heavy winds carry embers downwind to a new area where spot fires can be ignited.The Hill - 1d -
What we know about the wildfires in California
The Palisades Fire, the Eaton Fire, the Hurst Fire and the Woodley Fire are raging in Los Angeles County and thousands of California residents were forced to evacuate. Ryan Hill, a general manager ...CBS News - 2d -
What led to the wildfire that is engulfing the Pacific Palisades?
The Palisades Fire has forced thousands of people to evacuate from the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles and has caused catastrophic damage. NBC News’ Jacob Soboroff, born and raised in ...NBC News - 2d -
What are Santa Ana winds and how are they fuelling the wildfires?
What's behind the Santa Ana winds and why are they so destructive?BBC News - 2d -
What we're hearing in the transfer window: Liverpool, Man United, Olmo latest
The January transfer window is now open but what are our reporters hearing about potential deals?ESPN - 3d -
Sick season is in full force. What the latest CDC figures show
Flu is taking off in the U.S., with 40 states reporting high or very high levels of flu-like illness last weekABC News - 6d -
What are cold weather payments and who can get them?
Cold weather payments are available to some people after seven days of below-zero temperatures.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
What's the latest on Alexander-Arnold, and others who might move?
The January transfer window is a notoriously tricky time to do business. BBC Sport has taken a closer look at five high-profile players whose futures are likely to come under scrutiny over the next ...BBC News - Jan. 1
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'I have nothing to go back to' - BBC reporter tells of LA fires heartbreak
Lucy Sherriff had covered fires before for the BBC - this time there was one in her backyard.BBC News - 3h -
Trump avoids prison or fine in hush-money case sentencing
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