Deadly Eaton Fire burns more than 10,000 acres
The Eaton Fire has spread across 10,000 acres, according to officials, and at least two deaths have been confirmed. CBS News Los Angeles’ Joy Benedict reports.
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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 of the Porta Via restaurant in the Pacific Palisades, joins CBS News with more on evacuating the establishment. Also, CBS News’ Elise…
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Foreign secretary engages Taliban; India may restart development projects
Foreign secretary Vikram Misri met Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai, discussing India’s readiness to support Afghan development needs and receiving assurance on security concerns. The meeting, amid strained Afghan-Pakistani relations, focused on humanitarian aid, health sector support, and strengthening diplomatic and trade ties, including using Chabahar port for humanitarian purposes.
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FEMA to pay for more firefighters as California blazes burn beyond capacity
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will reimburse California for costs associated with hiring more firefighters and controlling the raging wildfires that have ripped through Southern California. News of the Fire Management Assistance Grants trickled in Tuesday, and by the evening the White House put out a statement from President Biden confirming the move. FEMA…
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2 Americans arrested in Venezuela on eve of Maduro inauguration over ‘terrorism’ claims
Two U.S. citizens have been arrested in Venezuela on charges that remain unclear, but which President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday claimed were related to the intent to “practice terrorism.” Maduro said “very high level” Americans that he branded “mercenaries” were part of a group of seven who were arrested, though he did not provide any evidence…
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High-profile real estate brother misses hearing after mix-up in identical twins’ sex trafficking case
One of three wealthy brothers accused last month of drugging and then sexually assaulting and raping dozens of women in multiple states reportedly missed his court hearing on Tuesday after a mix-up in the case. Tal, 38, and Oren Alexander, 37, two prominent jet-setting brokers in New York and Miami, and their brother Alon Alexander,…
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Matt Gaetz mulls Florida gubernatorial bid
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican, told Fox News Digital on Wednesday that he is “reviewing the opportunity” of possibly mounting a gubernatorial bid. The former House lawmaker noted that if he ultimately decides to throw his hat into the ring, he would need to engage in “active steps toward a run” toward the…
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Former Democratic lawmaker had ‘great concerns’ about Biden’s ability to speak, says race was ‘unwinnable’
Former Democratic Rep. Susan Wild said on Wednesday that she had “great concerns” over President Biden’s ability to speak and project, and that the 2024 race was “unwinnable” for Vice President Kamala Harris. “I was confident in his mental acuity. I did have great concerns about his ability to project and to speak. He’s had…
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MAGAfest Destiny? Trump flexes his muscles with repeated talk of American expansionism
President-elect Donald Trump not only wants to make America great again, he appears to be angling to make America bigger. Trump has turned up the volume in recent days on his calls to acquire Greenland, regain control of the Panama Canal and make Canada the nation’s 51st state. The president-elect on Tuesday night once again…
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Jan 8: CBS News 24/7, 10am ET
Residents flee as wind-fueled fires continue raging in California; L.A. Fire Department asked all off-duty firefighters to call in to their supervisors to say whether they’re available to assist in the firefight.
