The Canadian Press
California governor says Pacific Palisades wildfire has destroyed many structures as winds kick up
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A wildfire whipped up by extreme winds swept through a Los Angeles hillside dotted with celebrity residences Tuesday, burning homes in Pacific Palisades and prompting evacuation orders for tens of thousands. In the frantic haste to get to safety, roadways were clogged and scores of people abandoned their vehicles and fled on foot, some toting suitcases.
Reuters
Swiss, Danish tourists among three dead in Australian plane crash
The aircraft was carrying six tourists when it crashed on Tuesday afternoon off Rottnest Island, a popular tourist destination around 30 km (18.6 miles) west of Perth. The three surviving tourists were injured.
Associated Press
Peter Yarrow of folk-music trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86
Peter Yarrow, the singer-songwriter best known as one-third of Peter, Paul and Mary, the folk-music trio whose impassioned harmonies transfixed millions as they lifted their voices in favor of civil rights and against war, has died. Yarrow, who also co-wrote the group's most enduring song, “Puff the Magic Dragon,” died Tuesday in New York, publicist Ken Sunshine said. Yarrow had bladder cancer for the past four years.
Associated Press
Why Georgia's latest push to curb lawsuits has business groups and trial lawyers at odds
After years of stalled efforts to limit civil lawsuits, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Republican lawmakers are doubling down with a new push. Supporters, most prominently business groups, call the state a “judicial hellhole,” and argue that businesses are being crushed by rising insurance costs driven by excessive lawsuits that have helped plaintiffs get big payouts. “This issue is not about business,” said Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch, a Dahlonega Republican.
The Canadian Press
Hostages in Gaza endure another winter as their families plead for a ceasefire
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — When Luis Har was kidnapped by Hamas-led militants on the warm morning of Oct. 7, 2023, he was forced into Gaza wearing shorts and a T-shirt. As his captivity stretched into weeks and then months, the cold, wet winter set in, bringing along with it a dread he had never endured before.
Sky News
Donald Trump's threats could be a make-or-break test for NATO
The public articulation by Donald Trump of a new desired target for NATO allies to spend 5% of national income on defence will surely plunge governments across Europe into crisis mode - not least here in the UK. Britain presents itself to the world and in particular to the United States as the biggest defence spender in Europe and NATO's most powerful European military. Then there is the extraordinary threat by Mr Trump to seize Greenland by force if necessary, even though this valuable piece of territory belongs to a fellow NATO ally in the form of Denmark.
People
Savannah Chrisley Reveals Romance with Robert Shiver Began After She DM'ed Him About His Wife's Alleged Murder Plot Scandal
PEOPLE confirmed the couple's romance in September 2023
The Canadian Press
Jimmy Carter's woodworking, painting and poetry reveal an introspective Renaissance Man
PLAINS, Ga. (AP) — The world knew Jimmy Carter as a president and humanitarian, but he also was a woodworker, painter and poet, creating a body of artistic work that reflects deeply personal views of the global community — and himself.
Associated Press
Southern US shivers as new winter storm threatens snow for Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas
National Weather Service meteorologists predicted wintry precipitation across the southern Plains region starting Wednesday night, with snow likely in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Farther south, snow could transition to sleet and freezing rain, which meteorologists warn could result in hazardous driving conditions.
The Canadian Press
Jimmy Carter continues to lie in state at Capitol Rotunda ahead of his state funeral
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Jimmy Carter will continue to lie in state Wednesday after his remains arrived in Washington a day earlier as part of state funeral rites.
Reuters
EU warns of 'serious blow' from Trump on climate change
Global efforts to address climate change will be dealt a severe blow if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump again pulls the country out of the Paris Agreement, the EU's head of climate change policy has warned. Trump's transition team has prepared executive orders to withdraw the United States - currently the world's second-biggest polluter, after China - from the main global treaty on climate change, according to sources in the team. "If that were to happen, that would be a serious blow for international climate diplomacy," EU climate commissioner Wopke Hoekstra told Reuters in an interview.
Sky News
Soldiers concerned at time SAS had 'golden pass to get away with murder' in Afghanistan, inquiry hears
One soldier, who was reading operational reports of SAS actions, said in an email in 2011 that they feared that UK special forces seemed "beyond reproach", with "a golden pass allowing them to get away with murder". Another soldier said they were aware of rumours of special forces soldiers using "dropped weapons" - which were munitions allegedly placed next to targets to give the impression they were armed when they were shot. It was also suggested that the act was known as a "Mr Wolf" - a reference to the fictional fixer Winston Wolf from the film Pulp Fiction.
The Canadian Press
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California governor says Pacific Palisades wildfire has destroyed many structures as winds kick up
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National Board of Review Awards hold space for ‘Wicked’
NEW YORK (AP) — Days after “Wicked” went home from the Golden Globes with a single award for box office achievement, the National Board of Review Awards held space for the smash hit musical, celebrating its cast and director in the New York group's annual gala Tuesday.
WPTZ - Burlington/Plattsburgh
Trevor Harris and Mike Mannix go on scoring duel in MVAC high school boys' basketball battle
Trevor Harris and Mike Mannix go on scoring duel in MVAC high school boys' basketball battle
WPTZ - Burlington/Plattsburgh
Trevor Harris Full Interview with Eric Kerr
NBC 5's Eric Kerr caught up with Harris in his latest game against Crown Point after breaking the all-time sectional scoring record
The Canadian Press
Colorado governor walks a tightrope in approaching Trump. Deportations likely to be the first test
DENVER (AP) — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis donned safety glasses and seized the handle of the electric saw, guiding the buzzing blade down through a stack of printed-out executive orders dating back decades.
Reuters
Tarrified: Markets feeling the most pinch from Trump tariff risks
From China to Europe, Canada to Mexico, world markets are already reeling from Donald Trump's promise to jack up tariffs when he becomes U.S. president in less than two weeks. Trump has pledged tariffs of as much as 10% on global imports and 60% on Chinese goods, plus a 25% import surcharge on Canadian and Mexican products, duties that trade experts say would upend trade flows, raise costs and draw retaliation.
The Independent
Argument over baby crying ends in violent scuffle between two women on Cathay Pacific flight
Passengers threw cushion and water bottle at each other
BBC
OpenAI boss denies sister's allegations of childhood rape
Ann Altman filed a lawsuit alleging her brother sexually abused her between 1997 and 2006.

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