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How Authorities Define Fire ‘Containment’ and ‘Control’

As wildfires spread across Los Angeles, authorities are struggling to contain the blazes, which the public can track via CAL FIRE, a web service provided by the state’s Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. As of late Thursday, the Sunset

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Arab States Race Turkey for Influence in New Syria

Saudi Arabia and others are overlooking the new leadership’s jihadist past, hoping to gain an advantage on rivals in the strategically positioned country.

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Winter Storm Cora brings cold and snow to the Southern U.S.

A major winter storm is expected to be the biggest in years as cold air moves in from the Arctic bringing snow and frigid temperatures across 20 Southern States. (Image credit: Brandon Bell)

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Supreme Court Denies Trump’s Bid to Avoid Sentencing in Hush-Money Case

After the court declined in a 5-to-4 decision to block Donald J. Trump’s criminal sentencing, he is scheduled to face a New York judge on Friday morning.

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Supreme Court Denies Trump’s Bid to Avoid Sentencing in Hush-Money Case

After the court declined in a 5-to-4 decision to block Donald J. Trump’s criminal sentencing, he is scheduled to face a New York judge on Friday morning.

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LA wildfires among costliest in US history – BBC.com

LA wildfires among costliest in US history  BBC.com New fire in West Hills. Fires burning right now have caused staggering losses  LAist These are the iconic and beloved landmarks impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires  CNN California Wildfires Ravage Los Angeles, Killing at

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Donald Trump can be sentenced Friday in hush money case, Supreme Court says in 5-4 ruling – CNN

Donald Trump can be sentenced Friday in hush money case, Supreme Court says in 5-4 ruling  CNN

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Appeals Court Declines to Block Release of Special Counsel Report on Trump Cases

But the court left in place an injunction that bars the Justice Department from disclosing the report for another three days.

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Federal appeals court allows Garland to release special counsel’s final Trump report, but more legal fights expected first – CNN

Federal appeals court allows Garland to release special counsel’s final Trump report, but more legal fights expected first  CNN Appeals court allows special counsel’s report about Trump’s election interference case to be released to the public  NBC News The latest on Trump’s

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Trump’s NATO Vision Spells Trouble for the Alliance

A call for much higher arms spending and the threat of grabbing allies’ land dial up pressure on members.

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