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Local Landmarks Engulfed by the California Wildfires: A List

A high school used in many films, a synagogue and several well-known restaurants are among the structures that burned, while other local landmarks are endangered.

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The Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center burning in Eaton, Pasadena.

Josh White Jr., Who Built on His Father’s Folk Legacy, Dies at 84

He began performing at 4 alongside his father, the celebrated singer and guitarist Josh White, and later carved out his own career.

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Josh White Jr. performing in about 2000. He developed his own following but continued to play his father’s songs for, he said, “those who remember my father, and for those who never had the chance to hear his music.”

Port Workers Could Strike Again if No Deal Is Reached on Automation

Cargo could stop flowing at East and Gulf Coast ports, which handle most imports, if a union and an employers’ group can’t agree on the use of machines that can operate without humans.

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Dockworkers briefly went on strike in October at ports on the East and Gulf Coasts. The union representing them is resisting automation over fears it could lead to job losses.

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Received No Drilling Bids

No companies bid for the chance to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. It was the second auction in four years that failed to draw strong interest.

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Part of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge near Kaktovik, Alaska, in October.

What’s Behind Meta’s Makeover Ahead of Trump’s Second Term?

Mark Zuckerberg is positioning his company for a second Trump term — and revealing the hollow identity at its core.

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Mark Zuckerberg said his company is moving its trust and safety operations from California to Texas to avoid the appearance of political bias.

Israeli Strike in West Bank Kills 3, Including Children, Official Says

Violence has escalated in the occupied territory over the last year and a half, as Israel conducts raids targeting armed fighters with Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

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The aftermath of an Israeli raid in the village of Tamoun, in the Israeli occupied West Bank, on Wednesday.

Justice Dept. to Hold Off Releasing Report on Trump Documents Case

But in a court filing, the department indicated that it would release a separate report about Donald J. Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election as soon as possible.

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The special counsel’s report related to his team’s case regarding President-elect Donald J. Trump’s refusal to give back a trove of classified documents he took from the White House after leaving office.

Matt Gaetz Floats a Run for Florida Governor in 2026

The former congressman was the focus of a House Ethics panel report accusing him of “regularly” paying for sex and using drugs, which helped doom his short-lived nomination for attorney general.

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Former Representative Matt Gaetz said in an interview with the Tampa Bay Times that he was “starting to think about running for governor” next year in Florida.

Biden Says He Might Not Have Been Able to Serve 4 More Years

President Biden insisted that he still could have beaten Donald J. Trump had he stayed in the race, but could not say he would have been vital enough to be president until age 86.

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President Biden’s decision to run for re-election may prove to be one of the most consequential of his presidency and legacy.
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