Paradise lost: Grim search under way in incinerated California town
Experts in identifying human tissue joined California police and firefighters on Monday in sifting through the charred debris of homes destroyed in the most devastating wildfire in the state’s history, searching for remains of 228 missing people.
At least 42 killed in northern California wildfire, now deadliest in U.S. history: sheriff
Remains have been recovered from at least 42 people killed by a devastating wildfire that largely incinerated the town of Paradise in northern California, making it the deadliest in U.S. history, the Butte County sheriff said on Monday.
Trump seeks end of Florida recount; Democrats win Arizona U.S. Senate seat
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday urged Florida election officials to end a recount and declare his fellow Republicans the winners of disputed races in last week’s elections, while Democrats picked up a U.S. Senate seat in Arizona.
Factbox: Too close to call – U.S. federal, state elections still in flux
Democrats took control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the Nov. 6 elections and Republicans held onto a majority in the U.S. Senate, but more than a dozen races remain undecided nearly a week later.
How the Florida recount will unfold – and why it matters
Florida elections officials are racing to recount ballots this week after razor-thin voting margins left the state’s marquee contests for the U.S. Senate and governor too close to call.
Northern California officials fear record wildfire death toll could rise
Emergency teams searched on Monday for more than 200 people listed as missing in the deadliest northern California wildfire on record as officials voiced concerns the casualty toll will climb higher and crews battled for a fifth day to suppress the fla…
Trump seeks end of Florida recount as Republicans’ leads shrink
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday urged Florida election officials to end a recount and declare his fellow Republicans the winners of disputed races in last week’s elections as a judge urged both parties to be careful with unsubstantiated allegatio…
California fire evacuees trickle back to deal with the ashes
Andy Schultz and his wife Marisa returned home on Monday dreading they would find nothing but charred ruins after the Woolsey wildfire swept down three surrounding hillsides toward their neighborhood in the Los Angeles suburb of North Ranch.
Party at Mark’s: U.S. congressman offers to put up D.C. newcomers
A leader of the Democratic Party’s progressive wing in Congress on Monday extended an invitation meant to reassure new representatives worried about affording Washington rent: “Crash at my place.”
Miley Cyrus, Neil Young lose homes in Malibu fire; Gaga visits shelter
Singers Miley Cyrus and Neil Young were among hundreds of people who lost their homes in wildfires that destroyed parts of the California seaside town of Malibu, where flames burned for a fourth day on Monday.
