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by Fulya OZERKAN Turkey was preparing to bury its dead Wednesday a day after a huge fire killed 76 people at a ski resort hotel, as questions grew over safety measures at the luxury establishment. As the nation observed a

Plus, snow on Florida’s beaches.

Prince Harry settles with Murdoch’s British tabloids as trial is about to begin  NPR Prince Harry Agrees to Settlement as Murdoch’s U.K. Tabloids Offer Full Apology  The New York Times Prince Harry settles lawsuit with Rupert Murdoch’s newspapers after ‘full’ apology  NBC News

Prince Harry has agreed to settle his lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch’s British tabloids. The deal ends a years’ long battle to hold the newspapers accountable for invasions of privacy. (Image credit: Frank Augstein/AP)

Donald Trump has hit out at the bishop of Washington after she lectured him on respecting immigrants and LGBT+ citizens during a televised church service.

It is unclear how much is left in Washington to restrain him.

All 17 people who died in the Eaton fire lived in an area where evacuation orders came hours later than others, even as homes nearby were already burning. Some people never received warnings at all.

Donald Trump considers 10% tariff on China from February  BBC.com Trump plans 10% tariffs on Chinese imports on Feb. 1  Fox Business Trump delivers fresh tariff threats against EU and China  Reuters Trump threatens 10% tariff on China and considers EU levy  The Guardian

After more than 15 months of relentless Israeli bombardment, Gaza has been left in ruins. If last week’s ceasefire holds, rebuilding could take decades, cost tens of billions of dollars and present overwhelming obstacles. (Image credit: Omar Al-Qattaa)

Ukrainian officials say Russia is using drones to target civilians in Kherson. Some Russian soldiers appear to be bragging about the deadly attacks on social media. (Image credit: Anton Shtuka for NPR)