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Supporters of Israeli hostages, who were kidnapped during the deadly October 7 2023 attack by Hamas, react to news on the Gaza ceasefire negotiations, during a protest to demand a deal to bring every hostage home, in Tel Aviv, Israel, January 15, 2025. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

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What’s in the Hamas-Israel ceasefire and hostage release deal

Tourists causing chaos, clock ticking on TikTok, bitter Arctic blast: Catch up on the day’s stories

Son of a man who was beaten and died in a New York prison sues guards, officials

‘It’s tedious. It’s dirty. It’s not fun:’ Searching for answers in the wildfire wreckage

As Trump prepares to take office, a mother of three in Iowa is facing a painful choice

5 things to know for Jan. 15: LA wildfires, RedNote app, Trump’s Cabinet, Transgender athletes, Moon missions

Why some structures may have withstood the Los Angeles area wildfires – while those next door burned to the ground

‘Beyond the brink’: Data shows LA Fire Department among the most understaffed in America

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 30: A Starbucks store stands in Manhattan on January 30, 2024 in New York City. The global coffee chain officially introduced its extra virgin olive oil-infused drinks on Tuesday. Named Oleato, the drinks debuted in Italy in February 2023 and arrive in stores on the same day Starbucks will report fourth-quarter earnings. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

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New rules at Starbucks, learning to let things go, the rise of Wikipedia: Catch up on the day’s stories

Tracking the damage and devastation from the Los Angeles wildfires in maps

Nearly half of people across the globe harbor antisemitic beliefs, ADL says

A father at the bedside of his son, a surfer and a woman who stayed behind with her beloved pets are among wildfire victims

Federal prosecutors won’t seek charges in deadly arrest of Black motorist Ronald Greene

Canadian ‘Super Scooper’ plane grounded after hitting civilian drone over Los Angeles wildfires

FAA is investigating a midair near-collision between two planes near the Phoenix airport

Visualizing the Los Angeles wildfires in maps and charts

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How a stowaway slipped through security and made it on a plane to Hawaii, according to documents

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<p>Ameshia Cross, Alex Conant and CNN's Jeff Zeleny joins The Lead</p>

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Video Will all of Trump’s nominees be confirmed by the Senate? 6:25

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Video Bodycam captures arrest of teen accused of pointing rifle-style airsoft gun at elementary school 1:03

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Politics

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President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden wave during a campaign rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, on June 28.

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Jill Biden expresses disappointment with Pelosi: ‘We were friends for 50 years’

Key lines from President Joe Biden’s farewell address

Johnson removes Republican chair of House Intelligence Committee

How the Biden and Trump teams worked together to get the Gaza ceasefire and hostages deal done

Business

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TikTok is seen in the app store of an iPhone on January 8, 2025.

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Trump is considering a plan to save TikTok

Right-wing media figures call for withholding California wildfire aid, blame ‘liberals’ for disaster

Wall Street soars on record bank profits and cooling inflation

Hundreds of Washington Post staffers send letter to Jeff Bezos sounding alarm over paper’s direction

GoFundMe help could limit FEMA assistance for fire victims

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Video See moment a California firefighter who lost home finds his wedding ring 4:30

Video LA firefighters were sounding alarms on staff shortage before wildfires 3:30

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Video Private firefighters hit back at criticism that they are only helping the wealthy in Los Angeles 3:26

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Video L.A. fires worsen insurance crisis in California 2:58

<p>Dr. Chester Griffiths and his son Chester Griffiths join The Lead</p>

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Video How a Malibu family spent nearly a week fighting the fires 4:23

<p>Adam Van Gerpen joins The Lead</p>

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Video L.A. Fire captain: Dry hydrants a risk during high demand 4:00

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The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office

Video Footage of suspects looting and committing arson during LA fires released 0:32

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Video Aerial footage shows new fire erupting in Southern California 0:40

Video ‘This is our internship’: Inmate who became a firefighter describes his journey 2:40

A rally in the courtyard is staged by the East Colfax Community Collective to address chronic problems in the apartment buildings occupied by people displaced from their home countries in central and South America, in Aurora, Colorado on September 3, 2024.

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Colorado apartment complex where armed gang members were seen on video will be closed

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Video Heartbreaking moment family returns to home of 32 years in ruins 0:46

<p>Anthony Marrone joins The Lead </p>

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Video Fire chief: ‘Absolutely’ worried wind will undo progress 6:03

Around the Nation

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WTVR Restaurant offers ‘pay-what-you-can’ menu after water crisis

KYW 6-year-old goes viral during national anthem

WGAL PD: Mom handcuffs child to basement oil tank

WFTX Video shows teen’s pleas before mom’s murder

WFOR Man accused of alligator poaching

WTXL Man jumps off bridge to avoid truck after crash

WCVB Worker recused from 65 foot stuck bucket truck

KDKA Penguins fan booed for swiping puck from kid

WBZ On Cam: Explosion sends manhole cover flying

WPBF Woman who stabbed her husband to death says he fell on a knife

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WRTV Community rallies behind delivery driver who went the extra mile to deliver pizza

WWJ Man robs coworker, then gets robbed himself

KETV Citizens urge city to retire police K-9

WBBM United Airlines plane hit coyote during takeoff

WGBA Fence dispute sparks $200K lawsuit

KJRH Blind man needs help with prescription problem

WDSU Residents arrested for alleged animal abuse

WCPO Woman goes viral getting weed at Burger King

KRIS Stray dog Texana steals the hearts of locals

KTVT Custodian inspires students with dreams to become a teacher

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KSBY 100-year-old woman sets out to raise $100K for local food pantry

KABC Firefighter finds his wedding ring in rubble

KPIX SFPD locate 1992 cold case murder suspect

KCRA Prison guard held hostage, raped by inmate

KOVR Woman lost home in flood, donates to LA victims

KIVI Family displaced by house fire gifted free car

KCNC Teacher organizes drive for LA wildfires families

KGUN Student transforms lockers into library

KITV Hawaii businesses scramble to find eggs

KCAL/KCBS 14-year-old creates viral ‘Altadena Girls’ recovery fund for teens impacted by Eaton Fire

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