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California fires live updates: At least 10 fire-related deaths, medical examiner says

Friday, January 10 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- At least 10 people are believed to be dead -- with the LA County sheriff saying he expects that number to rise -- as a series of devastating fires grow uncontained across Southern California amid dry and windy conditions, leaving officials... Read More.

David Schwimmer on the fun frights in Goosebumps: The Vanishing

Friday, January 10 by ABC News

Get ready for more ghostly haunts with Goosebumps: The Vanishing.The new season of the anthology series arrives on Disney+ and Hulu on Friday. David Schwimmer stars as Anthony Brewer, a recently divorced botanist whose twin children come to live with him just as... Read More.

Nearly 800 prisoners now helping to battle Los Angeles fires

Thursday, January 9 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- As firefighters work to contain the slew of brush fires spreading across Los Angeles County, among the emergency responders on Thursday were nearly 800 incarcerated individuals, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) confirmed to ABC News.The prisoners, who voluntarily... Read More.

Why the California wildfires were nearly impossible to contain

Thursday, January 9 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- A perfect storm of weather and climate conditions made the California wildfires nearly impossible to contain once they ignited, according to experts.In a typical fire management scenario, containing the fire by setting up a perimeter and trying to keep it from... Read More.

NYC construction company indicted for stealing $67K from former employees

Thursday, January 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A New York City construction company and its owner were indicted Thursday on wage theft charges for depriving ten recent immigrant workers of wages totaling $67,000."These cases come down to greed," Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said. "They are preying on... Read More.

Biden raises federal funding for initial Los Angeles fire disaster response to 100%

Thursday, January 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden on Thursday announced the federal government would cover 100% of costs for the initial disaster response to the Los Angeles wildfires.Meeting with federal officials at the White House, Biden said the funds would go toward debris removal, temporary shelters,... Read More.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass pushes back against criticism over management of wildfires

Thursday, January 9 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES, Calif.) CalLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has faced questions about her leadership and alleged lack of initial presence during the ongoing wildfires affecting the area.Bass was away from the city on a planned diplomatic trip to Ghana Tuesday when the Palisades Fire first... Read More.

Several hospitals, medical centers close clinics as California wildfires spread

Thursday, January 9 by ABC News

(CALIFORNIA) -- Several hospitals and health care facilities have closed their clinics and offices in the southern California area as the devastating wildfires continue to spread.As of Thursday, at least five people have died, and thousands of structures have been damaged or destroyed. Firefighters... Read More.

Jimmy Carter funeral live updates: Definition of integrity, grandson says

Thursday, January 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden, President-elect Donald Trump, former presidents and other dignitaries came together Thursday to honor the life of former President Jimmy Carter at a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.Grandson Jason Carter and Biden were among those who... Read More.

Jean Smart calls on networks to donate to fire relief instead of airing awards shows

Thursday, January 9 by ABC News

Hacks star Jean Smart is calling on TV networks to reconsider airing any upcoming awards shows in light of the Los Angeles wildfires.“ATTENTION!” Smart wrote in an Instagram post. “With ALL due respect, during Hollywood’s season of celebration, I hope... Read More.

Jamie Lee Curtis donates $1 million for LA wildfire relief

Thursday, January 9 by ABC News

Jamie Lee Curtis has pledged $1 million to help those affected by the wildfires raging in Southern California.Curtis appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday, where she spoke about the ongoing devastating fires affecting the Los Angeles area.“As you know,... Read More.

How will the California wildfires shape the home insurance industry?

Thursday, January 9 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- The multiple wildfires raging in California are being described by eyewitnesses as "apocalyptic." While the cost in human suffering is immeasurable, it may take weeks or longer for the true economic toll to be realized.AccuWeather estimated $52 billion to $57 billion... Read More.