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Meta joins companies rolling back some DEI policies

McDonald's announced earlier this week that the company would end some initiatives centered on diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI.

Scenes of devastation from Palisades, Eaton fires; thousands of structures destroyed

Unprecedented wildfires in Los Angeles County in California are decimating thousands of structures and displacing thousands of residents.

Passengers evacuate plane on slides after Delta flight aborts takeoff

Delta Flight 2668 was traveling from Atlanta to Minneapolis-St. Paul when it suspended takeoff after "an indication of an engine issue," the airline said.

California fires live updates: If you fly a drone, you'll be prosecuted, DA warns

At least 10 people are dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions.

This is how much hotter 2024 was than 2023

Copernicus says the global temperature for all of 2024 was 1.6 degrees above pre-industrial level.

Local landmarks lost and damaged by raging Los Angeles fires

As fires continue to burn through Southern California, some of the region's landmarks have been burned or destroyed by the blazes.

What the end of Meta's fact-checking could mean for health, medical misinformation

Meta announced this week it was ending third-party fact-checking and moving towards community notes. Some experts fear it could lead to a rise in health misinformation.

Trump sentencing: Judge gives Trump 'unconditional discharge' to respect presidency

Get updates on the sentencing of President-elect Donald Trump in his criminal hush money case in New York.

Live updates: Judge gives Trump 'unconditional discharge' to respect presidency

Get updates on the sentencing of President-elect Donald Trump in his criminal hush money case in New York.

California fires weather forecast: Red flag warning to end Friday night

Strong Santa Ana winds are hitting fire-ravaged Los Angeles on Friday morning, but the winds will relax later in the day and the red flag warning will end Friday night.

Trump sentencing live updates: Trump attacked 'the rule of law,' prosecutors say

Get updates on the sentencing of President-elect Donald Trump in his criminal hush money case in New York.

California fires live updates: Looks like 'atomic bomb dropped,' sheriff says

At least 10 people are dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions.

DC sues federal government over pollution in Anacostia River

The District of Columbia is suing the federal government over pollution in the Anacostia River, hoping it will lead to a cleanup of the urban waterway

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

President Joe Biden, former presidents and other dignitaries are gathering at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., to honor former President Jimmy Carter.

Supreme Court weighs fate of TikTok days before ban on app to take effect

The Supreme Court will decide the fate of TikTok in the U.S. as a federal ban on foreign-adversary owned apps is set to take effect Jan. 19.