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NFL playoffs live updates: Commanders leading 7-3 over Buccaneers
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NFL playoffs live updates: Commanders leading 7-3 over Buccaneers

Houston's outstanding defensive performance, which included four interceptions of Justin Herbert, and Baltimore's ongoing dominance on the ground by Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry secured both teams' tickets to the divisional round on Saturday. Who is going to accompany them? We'll have three more answers on Sunday. The Buffalo Bills advanced after defeating the Denver Broncos 31-7. The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Green Bay Packers 22-10. Washington Commanders at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8 p.m. ET) Live updates will be available throughout the day on NBC News.
NFL playoffs live updates: Buccaneers leading Commanders 3-0
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NFL playoffs live updates: Buccaneers leading Commanders 3-0

Houston's outstanding defensive performance, which included four interceptions of Justin Herbert, and Baltimore's ongoing dominance on the ground by Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry secured both teams' tickets to the divisional round on Saturday. Who is going to accompany them? We'll have three more answers on Sunday. The Buffalo Bills advanced after defeating the Denver Broncos 31-7. The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Green Bay Packers 22-10. Washington Commanders at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8 p.m. ET) Live updates will be available throughout the day on NBC News.
What we know about the victims killed in the California wildfires
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What we know about the victims killed in the California wildfires

While one person remained with his son who had cerebral palsy and was unable to leave, at least two of the victims died in the Southern California wildfire attempted to defend the homes where they had spent decades raising families. In the Los Angeles area, deadly flames driven by dry weather and strong windserupted Tuesday, resulting in the known deaths of twenty-four persons. Approximately 180,000 people have been displaced from their homes, and thousands of buildings have been destroyed. According to officials, the actual number of fatalities is unknown because communities are still being destroyed by the fires. What we currently know about the victims is as follows: Anthony and Justin Mitchell According to Anthony Mitchell, his father was a "protector" who would stop at nothing to k...
California wildfires: What we know about L.A. fires, maps, what caused them, who is affected and more
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California wildfires: What we know about L.A. fires, maps, what caused them, who is affected and more

A number of fierce wildfires broke out Tuesday and blazed throughout the Los Angeles area, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions. The fires destroyed hundreds of homes and killed at least 24 people, some of whom perished attempting to stop the fires from engulfing their homes. Two of the fires were linked to an undetermined number of serious injuries, according to a Los Angeles County fire official, while a city official in Los Angeles called Tuesday night's fire one of the most horrific and catastrophic she had ever seen in her area of the city. For live coverage, click this link. According to climate scientist Daniel Swain, the more information we get, the worse this appears to be. What we know about the flames is as follows. Where are the fires? near Pacific Palisades, a comm...
How to help victims of the Los Angeles wildfires
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How to help victims of the Los Angeles wildfires

Over the past few days, wildfires have destroyed over 37,000 acres of the Los Angeles metropolitan region, burning over 12,000 buildings, forcing over 150,000 people to relocate, and killing at least 24 people. In order to support California's recovery efforts, the White House made federal disaster funding available to the state on Tuesday, the day the fires first broke out. Worldwide donations have also poured in as a result of the tragedy. Stay tuned for real-time updates. Here are the best ways you can support Los Angeles' recovery efforts as the fires continue to burn and the city prepares for a potential recovery. Long-term giving The Center for Disaster Philanthropy's president and CEO, Patricia McIlreavy, emphasized that the Los Angeles community will require gifts that go be...
NFL playoffs live updates: Buccaneers leading Commanders 3-0
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NFL playoffs live updates: Buccaneers leading Commanders 3-0

Houston's outstanding defensive performance, which included four interceptions of Justin Herbert, and Baltimore's ongoing dominance on the ground by Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry secured both teams' tickets to the divisional round on Saturday. Who is going to accompany them? We'll have three more answers on Sunday. The Buffalo Bills advanced after defeating the Denver Broncos 31-7. The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Green Bay Packers 22-10. Washington Commanders at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8 p.m. ET) Live updates will be available throughout the day on NBC News.
Are arsonists responsible for the Los Angeles wildfires?
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Are arsonists responsible for the Los Angeles wildfires?

The cause of the still-raging PalisadesFires can be found on a hilltop covered in vegetation, where the fire started soon after 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Although experts say it's simple to rule out lightning, a typical source of wildfires, fire investigators are still trying to figure out what started the fire. This week, there were no storms in the area. Another possible explanation is ruled out because there don't seem to be any transformers or power wires in the vicinity of the Temescal Ridge Trail. Stay tuned for real-time updates. People are the primary cause of the majority of wildfires. But was arson the cause? Although there was a possibility, four experts NBC News spoke with said the fires were more likely to have been unintentionally started. According to former Los Angeles Fire De...
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NFL playoffs live updates: Commanders play Buccaneers; Eagles beat Packers 22-10

Houston's outstanding defensive performance, which included four interceptions of Justin Herbert, and Baltimore's ongoing dominance on the ground by Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry secured both teams' tickets to the divisional round on Saturday. Who is going to accompany them? We'll have three more answers on Sunday. The Buffalo Bills advanced after defeating the Denver Broncos 31-7. The Eagles beat the Packers 22-10. Washington Commanders at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8 p.m. ET) Live updates will be available throughout the day on NBC News.
NFL playoffs live updates: Eagles lead Packers 19-10 in fourth quarter
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NFL playoffs live updates: Eagles lead Packers 19-10 in fourth quarter

Houston's outstanding defensive performance, which included four interceptions of Justin Herbert, and Baltimore's ongoing dominance on the ground by Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry secured both teams' tickets to the divisional round on Saturday. Who is going to accompany them? We'll have three more answers on Sunday. The Buffalo Bills advanced after defeating the Denver Broncos 31-7. Green Bay Packers at Philadelphia Eagles (4:30 p.m. ET) Washington Commanders at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8 p.m. ET) Live updates will be available throughout the day on NBC News.
L.A.-area fires rage, extreme conditions expected to last for days: Weekend Rundown
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L.A.-area fires rage, extreme conditions expected to last for days: Weekend Rundown

Extreme fire conditions expected in L.A. area through Wednesday As the fight against wildfires engulfing neighborhoods in Los Angeles County reached its sixth day, firefighters faced difficulties due to the strong Santa Ana winds. At least 16 people have died as a result of the wildfires, and as of Sunday morning, authorities indicated that at least 16 more were reported missing. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for areas of Southern California where high gusts are predicted to blow on Wednesday. "If fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable for very rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior," it stated. According to Mayor Doug Stewart, the Palisades Fire has destroyed around one-third of Malibu's eastern border. The lovely houses that once dotted the neig...