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Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises as crews fight heavy winds to save homes and landmarks

Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises as crews fight heavy winds to save homes and landmarks

By JAE HONG, HOLLY RAMER and MICHAEL R. BLOOD Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The death toll from the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area rose to 16 as crews battled to cut off…

Judge sentences Trump in hush money case but declines to impose any punishment

Judge sentences Trump in hush money case but declines to impose any punishment

By MICHAEL R. SISAK, JENNIFER PELTZ, JAKE OFFENHARTZ and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced Friday in his hush money case, but the judge declined to impose any…

Jimmy Carter lauded for his humility and service in Washington before his return to Georgia

Jimmy Carter lauded for his humility and service in Washington before his return to Georgia

By BILL BARROW and CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Jimmy Carter was celebrated Thursday for his personal humility and public service before, during and after his presidency during a funeral at Washington National…

Farming and wildfire tech is on display at CES as companies showcase their green innovations and initiatives

Farming and wildfire tech is on display at CES as companies showcase their green innovations and initiatives

By RIO YAMAT Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — When Russell Maichel started growing almonds, walnuts and pistachios in the 1980s, he didn’t own a cellphone. Now, a fully autonomous tractor drives through his expansive…

Hollywood Hills fire breaks out as deadly wildfires burn out of control across Los Angeles area

Hollywood Hills fire breaks out as deadly wildfires burn out of control across Los Angeles area

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A fast-moving fire broke out in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday night, threatening one of Los Angeles’ most iconic spots as firefighters battled to get under control three other major blazes that killed…

Trump says he will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico

Trump says he will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico

By MEG KINNARD Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would move to try to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America,” a name he said has a “beautiful ring…