California brush fires struck on Tuesday, with a second fire breaking out in Pasadena, forcing some residents to flee by foot as evacuation routes are stunted highway closures.

Zachary Young’s legal team accused CNN of choosing "theater over truth" in a desperate attempt to drive ratings, which "destroyed the life of an American Patriot" on Tuesday.

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s news conference at Mar-a-Lago was a reminder of what the next four years may have in store.

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As Perry’s health declined, fans rallied behind the animal and his companions living in a Bay Area park.

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The winds are common in California in the colder months, but they can sometimes help spread dangerous wildfires.

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In an hourlong news conference at his Florida club, Mar-a-Lago, the president-elect delivered a hodgepodge of grievances, complaints and false claims.

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Cars clogged scenic Sunset Boulevard and headed away from the Palisades, a seaside neighborhood on the west side of Los Angeles.

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The president-elect did not elaborate on what actions he might take if the captives are not released by the time he takes office.

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Fox News host Sean Hannity praises President-elect Donald Trump's early success and highlights his incoming agenda on 'Hannity.'

Ontario Premier Doug Ford hits back at President-elect Donald Trump after he suggested Canada should become a part of the United States.

The mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana, Tyrin Truong, was arrested as part of an investigation by state police into a drug-trafficking organization.

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The Doraville Police Department in Georgia said one person was killed and another wounded on Monday after gunshots rang out in the Honduran Consulate parking lot near Atlanta.

Numerous commentators expressed shock at how the New York Times published a piece showing that fact-checkers ruled rule it "false" that they are the issue on social media.

The widow of deceased team owner Peter Seidler has filed a lawsuit against his two brothers in attempt to take control of the team.

About 15,000 utility customers in southern California have also had power shut off to reduce equipment sparking blaze

• Wildfire spreads near Los Angeles – full report

Minutes after the J Paul Getty Trust issued a statement on the Palisades fire and efforts to protect the Getty Villa from wildfires, an unidentified official on LAFD radio said that the Getty Villa Museum was “catching on fire”, the Los Angeles Times reports. At this time, it’s not clear whether any structures have caught fire, but officials confirmed the grounds were on fire and that flames were approaching the museum buildings.

The Getty Villa, which is located in Pacific Palisades, displays a collection of Greek, Roman and Etruscan Art. It’s better-known sibling, the Getty Center, is located in Brentwood and contains a broad-ranging collection of European and North American art.

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Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced that all state-run shelters will be inspected and their policies reviewed after a migrant was found with 10 pounds of fentanyl and a large-capacity rifle. Leonardo Andujar Sanchez, 28, was arrested in Revere, Mass. on Dec. 27 with an estimated $1 million worth of fentanyl, an AR-15 loaded with .556...

Livin' her life like it's golden.

"So disappointed in your decision to expose things he didn't want anyone to know. How sadly opportunistic of you, Allison," one of many critics said.

With congestion pricing now underway, the tone-deaf misfits at the MTA are taking a victory lap on just about every news network they can.

St. John's didn’t need the long ball Tuesday night. Its stifling defense and relentless rebounding was enough for an 82-72 road win over Xavier.

An iconic return.