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The fast-moving, roughly 4,000-acre Malibu wildfire in Los Angeles County, California, has damaged homes and prompted authorities to order almost 20,000 residents to evacuate as strong winds continue to fuel it. As thousands of first responders attempted to contain the fire, the Los Angeles National Weather Service issued a warning Tuesday night that there was still a "very extreme fire danger" over southern California. After expanding by 600 acres this morning, the Franklin Fire is now 7% contained and has spread to 3,983 acres as of Wednesday afternoon, according to an update from the city of Malibu. During a press conference this morning, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone announced that a containment line was established Tuesday evening. We did take advantage of last night's...

Washington In legacy mode, the White House of outgoing President Joe Biden is cautioning the incoming Republicans against undoing his greatest accomplishments. It would be a historic shift of money from working Americans to Big Pharma and China if President Biden's flagship policies were repealed. Senior White House spokesperson Andrew Bates writes in the subject line of a new memo that NBC News first acquired and is being sent to friends and interested parties. The memo presents a political and economic argument against repealing Biden-era laws that Republicans and President-elect Donald Trump have targeted in significant party-line legislation they are considering for next year, particularly the Inflation Reduction Act's clean energy and health care provisions. According to the docume...

WASHINGTON — FBI Director Christopher Wray informed bureau staff on Wednesday that he intends to step down at the conclusion of the Biden administration, when President-elect Donald Trump assumes office. According to prepared remarks, Wray stated, "After weeks of careful consideration, I've decided the right thing for the Bureau is for me to serve until the end of the current Administration in January and then step down." "I want to maintain the focus on our purpose and the vital work you undertake every day for the American people. This, in my opinion, is the greatest approach to uphold the ideals and concepts that are so crucial to the way we carry out our work without drawing the Bureau further into the conflict. As part of a post-Watergate overhaul meant to reduce FBI directors' relian...

WASHINGTON — FBI Director Chris Wray informed bureau staff on Wednesday that he intends to step down at the end of the current administration, when Donald Trump assumes office. Following weeks of deliberation, I've determined that serving until the end of the present Administration in January and then stepping aside is what's best for the Bureau," Wray stated. "I want to maintain the focus on our purpose and the vital work you undertake every day for the American people. This, in my opinion, is the greatest approach to uphold the ideals and concepts that are so crucial to the way we carry out our work without drawing the Bureau further into the conflict. As part of a post-Watergate policy meant to make FBI directors less subject to the whims of presidents, President-elect Donald Trump has ...

After a virtual congress, FIFA president Gianni Infantino declared on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia has been formally awarded the 2034 World Cup. Together, Portugal, Morocco, and Spain will host the event in 2030. To the more than 200 FIFA members present, Infantino stated, "We are bringing football to more countries and the number of teams has not diluted the quality." In fact, it made the opportunity better. There was just one bid for each World Cup. Infantino commended the decision to choose Saudi Arabia, stating that the congress's vote was unmistakable. "We look forward to hosting an exceptional and unprecedented edition of the FIFA World Cup by harnessing our strengths and capabilities to bring joy to football fans worldwide," Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told The Ass...

Washington The top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee opposed a provision in a large defense policy package that is expected to pass the House on Wednesday that would prohibit gender-affirming care for servicemembers' children. Senior House and Senate politicians negotiated the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, a comprehensive must-pass package. However, Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., the ranking member of the panel and former chairman of the Armed Services, stated that he would not support the NDAA's approval since it contains the ban wording. Smith said in a statement on Tuesday that it is wrong to [blatantly] refuse health care to those in need based solely on a prejudice toward transgender persons. In addition to endangering children's lives, the inclusion of this ...

After a virtual congress, FIFA president Gianni Infantino declared on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia has been formally awarded the 2034 World Cup. Together, Portugal, Morocco, and Spain will host the event in 2030. To the more than 200 FIFA members present, Infantino stated, "We are bringing football to more countries and the number of teams has not diluted the quality." In fact, it made the opportunity better. There was just one bid for each World Cup. Infantino commended the decision to choose Saudi Arabia, stating that the congress's vote was unmistakable. "We look forward to hosting an exceptional and unprecedented edition of the FIFA World Cup by harnessing our strengths and capabilities to bring joy to football fans worldwide," Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told The Ass...

After the passing of photographer Yasuomi Hashimura, who was known for helping immigrants settle in New York City and for his enduring influence on the art world, the Japanese diaspora, and other fields, many communities are experiencing a loss of culture. Hashi, whose real name was Hashimura, was attacked and shoved to the ground in Midtown Manhattan a few weeks before to his death last month. He was seventy-nine. According to an NYPD official, Hashimura was shoved by a stranger when he was strolling down Third Avenue on October 22. He fell backward into the street and struck his head. After being taken to Bellevue Hospital, he passed away on November 12. The NYPD accused 32-year-old suspect Corey Smith with assault the day after the crime. Following Hashimura's death, Smith—who is homele...

The ability of U.S.-backed Kurdish forces to control ISIS may now be in jeopardy as the rebels who overthrew the Assad regime in northern Syria are gaining ground. The Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which assisted the United States in defeating the Islamic State terrorist organization and currently detain thousands of ISIS fighters, agreed to a cease-fire with the Syrian National Army (SNA), which is supported by Turkey. In exchange, the SDF gave up control of the Kurdish stronghold of Manbij in the north on Tuesday. Mazloum Abdi, the general commander of the SDF, stated in a post on X on Tuesday that the ceasefire deal in Manbij was established through American mediation in order to protect civilian security and safety. As soon as feasible, fighters will be cleared from the area...