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6 PM ET: Wildfire insurance woes, Venezuela protests, a new bid to save TikTok & more Jan 09, 2025

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President Joe Biden is directing more federal aid to California, where raging wildfires are stressing homeowners’ finances. A top Venezuela opposition leader’s first public appearance in months took a turn at a protest against President Nicolas Maduro. The House passed a bill that would sanction International Criminal Court officials. Victims of the New Orleans vehicle attack are suing the city. Plus, a group backed by a “Shark Tank” investor wants to strike a deal with TikTok, as the social media app faces a possible ban in the US.

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3 PM ET: Historic CA blazes continue, Maduro inauguration fears, hidden royal treasures & more Jan 09, 2025

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The sheriff of Los Angeles County urged people under evacuation orders to follow them as authorities work to save residents and their homes. The Justice Department is fighting to release Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on the January 6 insurrection before Donald Trump takes office. The Biden administration is on pace to smash a record for Obamacare enrollment. Venezuela’s government is taking drastic measures ahead of Nicolas Maduro’s third inauguration. And, these priceless, medieval artifacts took researchers decades to rediscover.

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12 PM ET: LA neighborhoods ashed, Jimmy Carter’s funeral, dinosaur highway & more Jan 09, 2025

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Five fires continue to burn in Los Angeles, but firefighters got some much needed relief today to battle them. California water officials explain why fire hydrants ran out of water yesterday. America is saying a final goodbye to former President Jimmy Carter. The Manhattan DA is asking the Supreme Court to reject Donald Trump’s request to halt his sentencing in the hush money case. Plus, scientists discovered a dinosaur highway in England.

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9 AM ET: Fires leave apocalyptic scenes, Trump blames Newsom, getting sick 'banned' & more Jan 09, 2025

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Residents in LA County have been describing their devastation as wildfires turn whole neighborhoods to ash. President-elect Donald Trump is blaming the fires on California Governor Gavin Newsom. We'll look at what’s next after the Biden Administration announced its final aid package for Ukraine. Parts of the US are bracing for dangerous snow and ice. Plus, we’ll tell you why the mayor of an Italian town is banning people from getting sick.

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6 AM ET: Wildfires turn deadly, Jimmy Carter’s goodbye, Sam Altman abuse allegations & more Jan 09, 2025

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At least five people are dead as destructive wildfires rip through LA County. Experts say climate change primed California for these catastrophic blazes. A state funeral will be held today for former President Jimmy Carter. President-elect Donald Trump is putting pressure on Congress to pass his agenda quickly. And, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is denying that he sexually abused his sister.

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6 PM ET: CA disaster declaration, Biden’s exit interview, gardening grows on Americans & more Jan 08, 2025

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Extreme measures are underway in California, where authorities say the Palisades fire has scorched more than 15,000 acres. The Israeli military says it’s found the body of a hostage in Gaza. President Joe Biden spoke to USA Today about his remaining days in office. A JetBlue passenger was arrested for opening an aircraft door and deploying the emergency slide. Plus, we'll tell you how some people are planning to combat higher prices for fruits and veggies.

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3 PM ET: CA inferno, new Jan. 6 committee, a lesser-known respiratory virus & more Jan 08, 2025

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Fire officials in California say emergency services are at their limit fighting four major wildfires. Republicans plan to pick up where they left off in their January 6 investigation. A former FBI informant will be sentenced for a fake bribery claim about President Joe Biden and his son Hunter. A forthcoming book by a POLITICO reporter has insight into Trump’s Fox News town hall last year. Plus, what you need to know about a virus circulating in China right now.

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12 PM ET: LA fires grow, Trump’s tariffs plan, AI job cuts & more Jan 08, 2025

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Four life-threatening wildfires in LA are continuing to spread at an alarming rate, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee. President-elect Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to pause his sentencing in his New York hush money case. We’ll also tell you what major step Trump is considering to legally introduce import tariffs. A nurse in Virginia has been charged with abuse, after newborn babies suffered mysterious injuries. Plus, a new study reveals which jobs could be on the chopping block because of AI.

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9 AM ET: Fires devastating LA, Trump's Supreme Court appeal, morning coffee & more Jan 08, 2025

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Fast moving fires are burning through LA County, and officials say the worst is yet to come. President-elect Donald Trump is appealing to the Supreme Court about his hush money case sentencing, while also considering labelling Mexican drug cartels as terror groups. The presidents club will gather to remember one of their own. The Washington Post is making layoffs. Plus, a morning coffee could help you live longer.

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6 AM ET: LA wildfire destroying homes, Ireland joins genocide case, AI attack planning & more Jan 08, 2025

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Tens of thousands of people have been told to leave their homes as a fast moving, destructive wildfire rips through LA. President-elect Donald Trump has his eye on Greenland, we’ll tell you what the island has to offer. Ireland has joined the genocide case against Israel. The Biden Administration wants a court to block a plea deal for the accused 9/11 mastermind. Plus, how ChatGPT was used to plan an explosion in Las Vegas.

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