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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.

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.

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.

Jimmy Carter funeral live updates: Biden, Trump among those at state funeral

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.

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.

Jimmy Carter funeral live updates: Biden, Trump and other presidents gather

Thursday, January 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden, former presidents and other dignitaries are gathering Thursday for a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., to honor the life of former President Jimmy Carter.Biden is expected to deliver a eulogy for Carter, who died on... Read More.

California fires live updates: Palisades Fire one of most destructive in LA history

Thursday, January 9 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- At least five people are dead and many more are injured as a series of devastating fires grow uncontained across Southern California amid dry and windy conditions, leaving officials scrambling to contain the historic destruction.Thousands of firefighters are battling at least... Read More.

Pacific Palisades is no stranger to fire concerns – or California’s home insurance problem

Thursday, January 9 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- When fast-moving fires plagued neighboring communities in Los Angeles County years ago, a school in Pacific Palisades served as an evacuation center. After this week's disastrous fires on the Westside, that will no longer be an option.On Tuesday, flames tore through Palisades Charter... Read More.

DA Fani Willis appeals her disqualification from Trumps Georgia election interference case

Thursday, January 9 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Wednesday filed an appeal to the Georgia Supreme Court asking them to reverse her disqualification from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others.The Georgia Court of Appeals last month disqualified Willis from... Read More.

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

Thursday, January 9 by ABC News

(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,... Read More.

New York appeals court denies Trumps bid to halt Fridays hush money sentencing

Thursday, January 9 by ABC News

(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... Read More.

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

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

Several hospitals, medical centers close clinics as California wildfires spread

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

Jimmy Carter funeral live updates: Biden, Trump among those at state funeral

How will the California wildfires shape the home insurance industry?

Jimmy Carter funeral live updates: Biden, Trump and other presidents gather

California fires live updates: Palisades Fire one of most destructive in LA history

Pacific Palisades is no stranger to fire concerns – or California’s home insurance problem

DA Fani Willis appeals her disqualification from Trumps Georgia election interference case

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

New York appeals court denies Trumps bid to halt Fridays hush money sentencing

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