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California wildfires can take heavy mental health toll on residents, firefighters

As wildfires continue to spread across southern California, experts are warning they could impact the mental health of residents and first responders.

Solid growth expected in last jobs report before Trump presidency

The data may help determine whether the Fed will cut interest rates this month.

Biden to deliver a capstone address on his foreign policy legacy

The White House says President Joe Biden will deliver a capstone address to highlight some of his administration's most significant foreign policy achievements

Trump hosts Republican governors in Florida and talks anew about Greenland and drones

President-elect Donald Trump hosted 22 of the nation’s 27 Republican governors for dinner at his Florida club, looking to help drive the agenda in conservative-run states after he takes office in 11 days

Ohio state Sen. Ben Espy, who died at 81, to be remembered for breaking barriers

Columbus, Ohio, attorney and former state Sen. Ben Espy will be remembered at a service for his decades of service to the state and city

WATCH: Palisades Fire still not contained, but some families are beginning to return home

About 180,000 people evacuated this week as multiple fires burned 45 square miles; however, some residents affected by the Palisades Fire went against advisories and began to return home on Thursday.

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

California fires live updates: 5 dead in LA fires as crews work to control new blaze

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

California fires live updates: 5 dead in LA fires as new Calabasas blaze spreads

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

WATCH: Insurance expert on how to prepare for insurance claims amid California fires

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with insurance broker Karl Susman about the difficulty of insuring homes and making fire claims in California as residents begin to survey the damage left by the fire.

California fires live updates: Kenneth Fire grows nearly 1,000 acres, 0% containment

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

LA firestorm stresses importance of having personal disaster plan: Officials

Los Angeles fire officials said the disaster -- caused by multiple wind-whipped fires breaking out simultaneously -- signals that fire season is now a year-round event.

Appeals court denies effort to block release of Smith's final report on Trump probes

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has denied an effort to block the release of special counsel Jack Smith's final report on his two investigations into Donald Trump.

LIVE: At least 7 people killed as wildfires scorch Southern California

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Top House Democrat asks Alito to recuse himself from Trump case after phone call

Top House Judiciary Committee Democrat urges Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to recuse himself from Trump hush money sentencing after a call between Trump and Alito.