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From iconic Los Angeles palm trees and mansions to beach lifeguard stations: ‘Everything was on fire’

David McNew/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) -- In an area famous for natural disasters, survivors of multiple massive wildfires in Los Angeles County described apocalyptic scenes and the horror of trying to outrun flames stoked by hurricane-like winds.At least five wildfires continued to burn out of control Wednesday evening, consuming nearly 27,000 acres combined and destroying more than 1,000 homes, including multimillion-dollar mansions, in some of the priciest enclaves in America. More than 100,000 people were under mandatory evacuation.At least five people were killed […]

todayJanuary 9, 2025

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Pets flee to vacant animal hospital amid California wildfires

(Jon Putman/Anadolu via Getty Images)(LOS ANGELES) -- Southern California has been severely hit by wildfires, prompting mass evacuations and state of emergency declaration from Gov. Gavin Newsom. The dangerous winds and extreme fire conditions are expected to last through Thursday.With residents facing evacuation orders, family pets face an uncertain situation.Many people in the region have exotic pets and care for animals like llamas, horses and goats that need a safe place to go during this dangerous event.Some hotels have been […]

todayJanuary 9, 2025

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New York appeals court denies Trump’s bid to halt Friday’s hush money sentencing

Scott Olson/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- The New York Court of Appeals, the highest court in the state, has denied President-elect Donald Trump's request to halt his sentencing Friday in his criminal hush money case.Trump on Wednesday launched an eleventh-hour request to New York's highest court to pause the hush money case, on the same day that he also asked the U.S. Supreme Court to halt his sentencing.Trump's argument to delay his sentencing rests on an "utterly baseless" concept of president-elect immunity, prosecutors with […]

todayJanuary 9, 2025

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California wildfire forecast: Los Angeles under critical fire risk with gusty winds, extreme dry conditions

An ABC News graphic shows the fire forecast in Southern California on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. Via ABC News.(LOS ANGELES) -- 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 wind in the region relaxed overnight as the low pressure, which was helping enhance the wind, is moving away into […]

todayJanuary 9, 2025

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Trump pays his respects to Jimmy Carter at the Capitol

Samuel Corum/AFP via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- President-elect Donald Trump paid his respects to former President Jimmy Carter on Wednesday at the Capitol Rotunda.Trump is set to meet with Senate Republicans later Wednesday to discuss how to move forward on advancing his agenda once he returns to the White House.Carter, the nation's 39th president, is lying in state as part of his state funeral in the nation's capital.Carter is being honored with a funeral service on Thursday at Washington National Cathedral, […]

todayJanuary 8, 2025

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A perfect storm of weather and climate conditions led to the severity of the California fires

Apu Gomes/Getty Images(CALIFORNIA) -- A perfect storm of weather and climate conditions led to the severity of the wildfires devastating Southern California.At least two people are dead and several others injured as the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and Woodley fires burned through thousands of acres and prompted sweeping evacuations around Los Angeles County.The dry landscape in the region heavily contributed to fire's ability to spread quickly. Only 0.16 inches of rain has fallen in the region since May 6, according to the […]

todayJanuary 8, 2025

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Texas prepares for severe winter storm

Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images(TEXAS) -- As Texas prepares for severe winter weather, Gov. Greg Abbott expressed confidence Wednesday in the state's power grid.Frigid temperatures -- along with snow, sleet and freezing rain -- are expected to make their way into Texas starting Wednesday, especially in the northern part of the state. The storm is expected to start in the west before moving eastward through the state, Abbott said in a press conference Wednesday.Winter storm advisories are in effect across much […]

todayJanuary 8, 2025

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Documentary explores death row inmate’s attempt to connect with victim’s son

Getty/James C. Cooper (NEW YORK) -- John Henry Ramirez was executed in Texas in 2022 after being convicted of murder in the 2004 death of 46-year-old Pablo Castro.In her documentary "I am Ready, Warden," director Smriti Mundhra tells the story of Ramirez's attempt to reach out to the victim's son, Aaron Castro.ABC News' Linsey Davis sat down with Mundhra, also known for the Oscar-nominated "St. Louis Superman," and Castro to discuss the documentary.ABC NEWS: Is redemption or retribution possible for a murderer? […]

todayJanuary 8, 2025

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LA wildfires: California residents share flame footage and evacuation stories

Mario Tama/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) -- California homeowners shared evacuation stories and video clips of the damaging flames plowing through their community as the Pacific Palisades fire continues to blaze since its start on Tuesday.Zibby and Kyle Owens, who own a home in Pacific Palisades but also reside in New York, sat down with Diane Macedo on ABC News Live on Wednesday morning, showcasing footage from their Google Nest camera that reveals the devastating flames. The camera faces their backyard, with […]

todayJanuary 8, 2025

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