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"How do I thank you?" Los Angeles firefighters recovered Zena Bartholomew's family heirlooms from a damaged safe after she lost her home to the wildfires plaguing the city. #lafires #palisades 📹: @Sandy Hooper

Families across Los Angeles are searching the debris from where their houses once stood looking for childhood stuffed animals, cherished family art, photos and more. For most who lost their homes in the fires, everything is gone. #LosAngelesfires #LAfires 📹: @Sandy Hooper

Theaters are making "Wicked" moviegoers dressed like Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba remove their green face paint, citing safety concerns. #Wicked #Facepaint

Planning on deep frying a #turkey on #thanksgiving? Here's how to do it safely.

Watch as Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. #DonaldTrump #Inauguration

Nevada resident Liliana Martin emotionally recounts her experience voting in the 2024 election, having arrived at the Washoe County Voting Center within one minute of its closing. Martin was the very last voter in the building to cast a ballot. #Election2024

Watch JD Vance take the oath of office and become the vice president of the United States. #JDVance #Inauguration

"This kid just fell!" Kansas City Chiefs player Tershawn Wharton made a big catch after the game ended when a young fan fell from the stands. #KansasCityChiefs

Migrants were left stranded at the border after President Trump shut down the CBP One app, which allowed migrants to apply for a chance at asylum in the U.S. #Border #Immigration #DonaldTrump

The historic Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center in Los Angeles was destroyed in the rapidly growing Eaton Fire. Video caught the moments flames engulfed the center which has been in the Pasadena community for over 100 years. #LosAngelesfires #LAfires #Pasadena

A viral post falsely claims that President-elect Donald Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship could affect the citizenship status of his son, Barron Trump. #FactCheck #usatspecialproj #BarronTrump

Former president #JoeBiden ended his term in the White House by telling the American people to "stay engaged" during a speech following Donald Trump's #inauguration.

Elon Musk gives enthusiastic thumbs-up at Donald Trump's inauguration after the newly sworn-in president said he would put the American flag on Mars. #ElonMusk #Inauguration

Sorry Swifties, the Eras Tour has come to an end. With the very last concert this Sunday, Dec. 8, in Vancouver, Canada, @Taylor Swift wrapped up her tour that has broken attendance records for many stadiums across the world. Countries have welcomed the singer in innovative ways: a hidden language of Swift-ese has developed in the form of friendship bracelets, custom concert chants or unforgettable dance moves... it’s hard to pick the most unforgettable moment of all. Even our own Taylor Swift reporter Bryan West (@bryanwesttv) couldn’t pick just one. Instead, he put together these ✨13✨ biggest Eras Tour highlights. Graphics: Alan Nguyen

Drone video shows the aftermath of the #PalisadesFire, which is destroying homes and devastating the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. #LosAngelesFires #LAFires

President Biden to new members of Congress ahead of January 6th: "I'm determined to do everything in my power to respect the peaceful transfer of power." #JoeBiden #Jan6

View the LA blaze from above as wildfires scorch the City of Angels.

USA Today reporter Josh Peter surveyed the L.A. wildfire damage and said it left him "stunned."

A lawmaker in Colombia was caught vaping before speaking on a health reform debate. She apologized for her "conduct," in a statement on X. #Colombia

Donna Kelce’s jersey from Travis has us all saying “Love you, Mommy!" #DonnaKelce #KansasCityChiefs