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Man died with garden hose in his hand as Eaton Fire raged, family says
The extent of the devastation caused by the Southern California wildfires remains unclear as strong Santa Ana winds continue to fuel the flames, but at least one victim of the raging fires has been identified by his family.Victor Shaw...
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Biden says federal government to cover 100% of costs for initial LA fire recovery
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced the federal government would cover 100% of costs for the initial disaster response to the Los Angeles wildfires.Meeting with federal officials at the White House, Biden said the funds would go toward debris...
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FEMA assistance available for those affected by Los Angeles fires
The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Thursday released an assistance guide for those affected by the wildfires in the Los Angeles area.FEMA said its disaster assistance can "jumpstart" the recovery process.To learn more about the types of assistance available,...
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The apocalyptic destruction I witnessed in the Pacific Palisades fire: Reporter’s notebook
It's cliché by now, but apocalyptic is what it feels like in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. The place is simply unrecognizable. By now hundreds of homes -- including mega-mansions -- have burned. You can see the...
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New York governor wants to limit hedge funds from buying up homes
ALBANY, N.Y. -- ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday said she will push for new laws to make it harder for hedge funds to purchase large numbers of single-family homes in the state. In...
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Democratic Sen. John Fetterman will meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman has accepted President-elect Donald Trump's invitation to visit him at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, the senator said in a statement provided to ABC News."President Trump invited me to meet, and I accepted. I'm the...
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Jimmy Carter funeral live updates: Biden, Trump and other presidents honor 39th president at state funeral
Former President Jimmy Carter’s house was filled with items like so many other southern grandparents': fishing trophies, a phone with a landline and a fridge covered with photos of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his grandson Jason Carter said.Jason Carter: My...
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Attorney General Merrick Garland informs Congress special counsel Jack Smith’s Trump probes have concluded
Attorney General Merrick Garland informed Congress in a letter Wednesday that special counsel Jack Smith has concluded his investigations into Donald Trump.Garland informed members of Congress -- as required by internal department regulations -- that at no time did...
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California wildfire forecast: Los Angeles under critical fire risk with gusty winds, extreme dry conditions
Another round of Santa Ana winds is forecast to sweep into Los Angeles on Thursday night into Friday morning, putting most of the region under a critical fire risk, as emergency responders battle to contain five quickly spreading wildfires.The...
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Biden cancels trip to Italy, meant as final foreign visit, amid California wildfires
President Joe Biden on Wednesday canceled the final overseas trip of his presidency just hours before he was set to depart for Rome and the Vatican, choosing to remain in Washington to monitor the response to devastating fires raging...