At least 42 fatalities tallied in California's deadliest wildfire ever
11/13/2018, 8:31:17 AMSearch teams have recovered remains of 42 people killed by a fierce wildfire tha... ✔ The fire already ranked as the most destructive on record in California in terms of property losses, having consumed more than 7,100 homes and other structures since igniting on Thursday in Butte County’s Sierra foothills, about 175 miles (280 km) north of San Francisco ✔ It was very scary, Mayor Jody Jones recounted of her family’s own harrowing escape from their home as fire raged all around them ✔ You could feel the heat coming in through the car, she told CNN ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles
California Wildfire Map: Death Toll Reaches 44 As Blaze Continues To Spread
11/13/2018, 10:30:47 AMThe Camp Fire had burned 117,000 acres and was only about 30 percent contained as of Monday evening. ✔ Honea said in a press conference Monday night more than 200 people were missing in and around the town; however, he was unable to provide the exact number ✔ Wanted to respond quickly in order to alleviate some of the incredible suffering going on ✔ In this image, the remains of a destroyed home after the Blue Cut Fire passed through a rural community near Wrightwood, California, Aug. 17, 2016
Paris Hilton visits Mexican earthquake survivors in San Gregorio
11/13/2018, 9:32:08 AMThe heiress, 37, showcased her caring side as she visited Mexican earthquake survivors in San Gregorio, Xochimilco, Mexico on Monday, a year on from the 7.1 magnitude earthquake. ✔ 19-20, 1985: Two earthquakes in western Mexico, one magnitude 8.0, kill at least 9,500 people in Mexico City and other parts of central and western Mexico ✔ 'I was just with my sister in New York and I was playing with my nieces every single day so I can't wait to have my own kids.'
Meghan Markle’s childhood home at risk of BURNING DOWN in California wildfire
11/13/2018, 9:47:40 AMMEGHAN Markle’s childhood home is at risk of burning down as the unstoppable California fires continue to spread. ✔ The death toll in one of California's deadliest wildfires ever last night reached 44 as emergency crews continued to battle the flames ✔ Meghan lived in the Woodland Hills area until she was two-years-old ✔ The rate of spread is exponentially more than it used to be
Teams search for bodies in California after wildfire claims 42 lives
11/13/2018, 11:13:39 AMSearch teams will fan out across the charred landscape of Paradise, California l... ✔ The 42 confirmed fatalities marked the highest death toll in history from a single California wildfire, Honea said, far surpassing the previous record of 29 lives lost in 1933 from the Griffith Park blaze in Los Angeles ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles
California wildfire becomes deadliest in state's history as looting reports emerge - follow live
11/13/2018, 10:10:31 AMAround 230 still missing in what was already most destructive on state's record in terms of property damage ✔ At least 42 people have died in a fierce wildfire which largely incinerated the town of Paradise in northern California, the largest loss of life from such a blaze in state history ✔ The Camp Fire in the north of the state has burned 108,000 acres of land so far and is among deadliest in California history, while the Woolsey Fire near Los Angeles has claimed 83,275 acres and the Hill Fire in Ventura County scorched 4,531 more
President Trump again blames California for a natural disaster, adding to his public denunciations of the strongly Democratic state
11/13/2018, 11:19:43 AMCalifornia has been a leader in the resistance to Trump, and his disdain for it has been evident during repeated bouts of wildfires and other difficulties. ✔ By Matt Viser and Matt Viser National political reporter Email Bio Follow Seung Min Kim Seung Min Kim White House reporter Email Bio Follow November 13 at 6:00 AM Days after Hurricane Florence rammed into the North Carolina coast, President Trump was on his way to comfort those who lost homes or loved ones ✔ And later, he credits local Republican officials for advocating on behalf of their state (Lake Okeechobee and all of the hurricane money were a passion for Rick Scott, who called endlessly on behalf of the People of Florida)
UK weather forecast: Met office warn Britain to BOIL in golden Tuesday before storm hits
11/13/2018, 8:18:11 AMTHE UK is to be rewarded with a short-lived break from the blustery remnants of Storm Deirdre today when much of the nation will instead be blasted by intense sunshine ✔ By the time we reach this afternoon there’s a lot of dry weather across the entire country -plenty of sunshine around as well, especially in the south-east ✔ For most it's dry and it's fine but also probably bringing quite a lot of cloud, so it won’t be crystal clear skies everywhere
Kimmel Sums Up Trump’s Wildfire Response With A Savage Crack About Don Jr.
11/13/2018, 10:03:25 AM“He didn’t even throw us a roll of paper towels like he did in Puerto Rico.” ✔ Jimmy Kimmel called out President Donald Trump for trying to score political points in the middle of the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history ✔ Then, he corrected Trump’s claims: Everything about this tweet was wrong ✔ But why get tangled up in facts when you can take shots at people who voted for Hillary instead of you
Burned-Out Cars, Smoke in the Air, Aerial Assaults, All in California
11/13/2018, 10:55:23 AMThe scorched wildfire landmarks are reminiscent of war zones — not just in how they look, but in how they make the people battling the blazes feel. ✔ MALIBU A line of burned-out cars on the side of a road ✔ Desperate residents fleeing, cars packed with people and family heirlooms, anything that could be frantically scooped up ✔ He came across the burned-out remnants of cars, a fixture of the landscape of war in the Middle East, where any car on the road is a possible weapon packed with explosives
Another day of grim discoveries as death toll rises to 42 in Camp fire - Los Angeles Times
11/13/2018, 10:08:16 AMThe death toll from the Camp fire climbed to 42 on Monday, making it the deadliest wildfire in California history, as search teams sifted through rubble and ash in and around Paradise for additional victims. ✔ She was in nearby Magalia on Thursday when her husband called from home, saying There’s a fire, I have to get out, she recalled, her eyes filling with tears ✔ I feel complete now that my family is safe and Luna, who’s also part of my family, is also safe
Donald Trump would be trounced by Michelle Obama in 2020 presidential election, poll claims
11/13/2018, 10:10:40 AMEven Hillary Clinton would triumph at the second time of asking, survey suggests ✔ Donald Trump would lose the 2020 presidential election if opposed by any one of a string of female candidates, including Michelle Obama, Elizabeth Warren and even Oprah Winfrey, a new poll has claimed ✔ Erdogan's official state visit has been met with protests EPA 47/50 27 September 2018 Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo addresses the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly, at U.N
California fires latest: 42 DEAD as infernos continue to SCORCH 200,000 acres of land
11/13/2018, 8:55:53 AMDEVASTATING wildfires burning through the California landscape have claimed 42 lives and scorched tens of thousands of acres of land, with the two blazes claiming the greatest loss of life from a wildfire in US history. ✔ Firefighters are struggling to contain the two blazes which have so far killed 42 people (Image: AFP/GETTY) Over 200,00 acres of land have been incinerated by the two fires since last week (Image: SPLASH NEWS) Authorities reported two more people perished over the weekend in the separate Woolsey fire
Strong winds threaten California's Woolsey Fire as blazes continue across the state
11/13/2018, 10:02:09 AMAs firefighters make progress in containing a Northern California wildfire that has become the deadliest in the state's recorded history, high winds are expected to fan the flames of another major fire burning further south. ✔ Photos: In pictures: Wildfires tear across California Juanita and Wayne McLish sit on a curb November 8 after losing their house to the Camp Fire in Paradise ✔ CNN's Dan Simon in Paradise and CNN's Amanda Watts, Mark Oliver, Stella Chan, Hollie Silverman and Jamiel Lynch contributed to this report
Five myths about wildfires
11/13/2018, 11:14:33 AMAre forest fires a natural, if tragic, event – or are they getting worse with climate change? Would logging help decrease them? BBC Future debunks five common myths. ✔ But as the climate has become hotter and drier in the last four decades, the number of fires have increased ✔ Globally, the length of the wildfire season increased by nearly 19% between 1978 and 2013 ✔ -- Diego Arguedas Ortiz is a science and climate change reporter for BBC Future
California ‘hellscape’ visible from space as wildfires rage on (PHOTOS)
11/13/2018, 11:17:01 AMCalifornia is still burning amid the worst wildfire crisis in its history. So far, 42 people have been killed and 228 are missing as the state is reduced to a hellscape. Satellite imagery of the destruction makes for grim viewing. ✔ So far, 42 people have been killed and 228 are missing as the state is reduced to a hellscape ✔ The fire would go on to consume 20,000 acres in less than 14 hours, at times growing by a football field every three seconds, owing to strong winds in the area ✔ Share it with a friend! Trends: California newsUS news
Animals injured in California wildfires that has killed at least 44
11/13/2018, 11:38:20 AMThe Camp Fire in Northern California, and the Woolsey Fire, raging near Malibu in the south, have forced residents to flee their homes, many unable to also save their beloved pets. ✔ Hundreds of animals have been rescued, while unknown numbers are thought to have perished, in the deadly wildfires ravaging the state of California ✔ A makeshift animal clinic has been set up in the Butte County Fair Grounds, 30 miles south of Paradise, at the weekend, where emergency service veterinarians tended to dogs with burned paws and fur
Laura Tobin reveals how California wildfires started
11/13/2018, 8:53:49 AMLaura Tobin, the Good Morning Britain weathergirl, explained how the wildfires started and why there are still dangers in California ✔ and the next big issue will be air quality and they're already handing out face masks to people because of the poor air ✔ Read More Showbiz and TV editor's picks Cheryl's face work revealed Amanda attacks Phil Katie Price begs for forgiveness I'm A Celeb arrivals
California burning | Pictures | Reuters
11/13/2018, 11:40:30 AMA home destroyed by the Woolsey Fire is seen in Thousand Oaks, California, November 12, 2018. REUTERS/Eric Thayer ✔ REUTERS/Eric Thayer Reuters / Friday, November 09, 2018 Workers try to protect a home as the Woolsey Fire burns in Malibu, November 9 ✔ REUTERS/Stephen Lam Close 40 / 40 Share this Slideshow View Again View Next Migrant caravan heads north
10 Things to Know for Today
11/13/2018, 11:34:36 AMYour daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. HOPE DWINDLES IN CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES Relatives visit shelters and call police hoping to find loved ones alive as the death toll from the Northern California wildfire spikes to 42 — the deadliest in state history. 2. ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN TENSIONS WORST SINCE 2014 WAR
Footage shows Californians fleeing fresh fires as flames lick roadside
11/13/2018, 9:44:30 AMTwo new fires broke out in the south - one in Thousand Oaks, still reeling from a mass shooting that killed 12 people, and one in Simi Valley, right next to the 118 Ronald Reagan freeway. ✔ Californians are yet again fleeing from gigantic flames after two new wildfires broke out in the south of the state, with dramatic footage capturing one blaze burning right alongside the freeway people were taking to escape ✔ Woodcox said he was too exhausted to talk more by phone
Paradise lost: Grim search under way in incinerated California town
11/13/2018, 8:31:19 AMExperts in identifying human tissue joined California police and firefighters on... ✔ People still looking for the missing have been directed to call centers for updates ✔ Teams dressed in white or yellow coveralls picked through debris by hand or with small garden shovels, hoping to find remains that could be transferred to Butte County facilities to be examined by pathologists ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles
Woolsey fire radioactive risk: Health fears as Woolsey Fire rips through nuclear site
11/13/2018, 11:37:44 AMWOOLSEY fire has caused alarm in the community as the blaze has reached a Cold War-era rocket testing site. But is there a health risk as Woolsey Fire tears through a nuclear site? ✔ Members of the community have now expressed concern that flames from the Woolsey fire, which has burning since Thursday, could have burned through toxins that have already contaminated the soil and vegetations around the site ✔ The statement said: As soon as access is open, we will evaluate the site, the air monitoring stations and available data
Twitter Users Blast 'Hypocritical' Trump Over Wildfires Response
11/13/2018, 10:38:04 AMJust days earlier the president had blamed California for the deadly blazes. ✔ He talks crap for 3 days then swoops in to play the savior ✔ You spent days condemning California forest practices, denying federal assistance, disrespecting fire fighters, loss of life, home, all because they don't vote your https://t.co/teLvZ285T3 you have empathy
Caitlyn Jenner: ‘Totally scorched’ Star returns home after California fires - VIDEO
11/13/2018, 11:10:03 AMCAITLYN JENNER has given her fans an update following the terrifying California fires which have devastated hundreds of homes. ✔ Another person replied: Just glad your ok! I’m sure you had your dogs with you! You have a beautiful heart ✔ She said: So thankful for the heroic firefighters and first responders who out here fighting the #WoolseyFires and doing everything in their power to save our lives, our pets, our homes and our communities
California fires LIVE: Camp Fire DEADLIEST EVER - 44 die as winds hit hurricane strength
11/13/2018, 9:17:27 AMCALIFORNIA is under the grips of three deadly fires which have killed at least 44 people with hundreds more missing as the raging blazes sweep through towns and cities. Here is the latest LIVE news and updates on The Camp and Paradise fire, the Woolsey Fire and the Hill fire. ✔ And officials say they are bracing for the number of fatalities to climb ✔ President Donald Trump drew criticism over the weekend for blaming the fires on gross mismanagement of forests ✔ But he approved California Governor Jerry Brown's request for a major disaster declaration on Monday
Kim Kardashian ‘HIRES private firefighters’ to save house as California fire hits
11/13/2018, 10:17:07 AMKIM KARDASHIAN and husband Kanye West have reportedly hired private firefighters to save their house from the California fires after they were evacuated last week. ✔ British actor Gerard Butler returned to his Malibu home which was obliterated due to the fire yesterday ✔ Sending so much love and gratitude to the firefighters and LA country Sheriff’s department! If you are interested in getting involved see next tweet... ✔ Donate $, Time , Supplies I love you more than ever, Miley
Cliff-jumping off Ireland's Atlantic coast
11/13/2018, 11:25:43 AMIf someone told you to jump into an often tumultuous and always frigid North Atlantic Ocean from a 30-foot-high cliff in Ireland, would you do it? ✔ According to glowing consumer reviews and my own personal experience, here are some of the best locations to cliff-jump off the western edge of Europe ✔ And who would have thought that something as straightforward as coasteering could emerge as the most unexpected, intimidating and thrilling way to get your feet wet
Dynasty's Catherine Oxenberg fears return to 'armageddon' after California fires
11/13/2018, 9:42:30 AMCatherine Oxenberg, 57, only moved into her Malibu home five days before the fires broke out, and revealed she is 'living like a gypsy' with only 'the clothes on my back' ✔ I think we’re all in shock at probably the most traumatic event of all of our lives ✔ Read More Showbiz and TV editor's picks Cheryl's face work revealed Amanda attacks Phil Katie Price begs for forgiveness I'm A Celeb arrivals
Mobile phone alerts to warn Europeans if near terrorist attack
11/13/2018, 11:34:04 AMReverse 112 system will aim to help people to stay safe and reduce risk of fake news ✔ Europeans will be sent official alerts on their mobile phones if they are near a terrorist attack or natural disaster under an EU plan to replace the traditional emergency siren and reduce the risk of fake news causing chaos ✔ European governments will be asked to work with mobile phone providers to bring in the new public warning system in which text messages will tell people the nature of the threat, its location, and the best next steps to take
California wildfires, Michelle Obama, 'El Chapo' trial: 5 things you need to know Tuesday
11/13/2018, 9:06:37 AMMichelle Obama memoir, California widlfires rage on, 'El Chapo's' trail and more things to start your day. ✔ ROB SCHUMACHER, The Arizona Republic via USA TODAY Network Fullscreen Water flies from a hose at the Hill Fire on Nov. 12, 2018, in Thousand Oaks, Calif ✔ Obama also heavily criticizes President Donald Trump, especially ripping him for his behavior toward women ✔ A new class of lawmakers arrive in DC for orientation
WW3 WARNING: US furiously OBJECTS to China military build-up in disputed South China Sea
11/13/2018, 8:08:12 AMUNITED STATES top security advisor has objected to China’s attempts to control the highly disputed South China Sea through military might, warning Washington will demand freedom of navigation in the area. ✔ The security advisor also said that Mr Trump was open to holding a second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ✔ Genera Wei Fenghe issued a stern rebuke of the US and warned that an accidental clash between the two countries could erupt in a global war
GQ cover featuring Serena Williams as Woman of the Year sparks controversy
11/13/2018, 10:10:33 AMFans are angry with the use of quotation marks around the word woman ✔ The comment makes reference to Williams' outfit for the US Open, when she sported a black tutu dress designed by Abloh in collaboration with Nike, which featured the word logo in the same style ✔ Support free-thinking journalism and subscribe to Independent Minds
California, Stan Lee, Amazon: Your Tuesday Briefing
11/13/2018, 10:46:49 AMHere’s what you need to know to start your day. ✔ As of Monday night, both fires were just 30 percent contained ✔ One of its neighbors in New York would be the country’s largest public housing project ✔ To receive an Evening Briefing on U.S. weeknights, sign up here ✔ Check out our full range of free newsletters here
Analysis | Trump’s itchy Twitter finger: His latest false claims
11/13/2018, 8:34:06 AMThe president's Twitter feed is often inaccurate, but he has topped himself in recent days with tweets on forest fires, elections and stocks. ✔ An honest vote count is no longer possible-ballots massively infected ✔ Four Pinocchios Pinocchios (About our rating scale) Send us facts to check by filling out this form Sign up for The Fact Checker weekly newsletter The Fact Checker is a verified signatory to the International Fact-Checking Network code of principles
ASEAN must respond boldly to growing US-China competition
11/13/2018, 9:44:13 AMIt should advance own Indo-Pacific concept or see Washington or Beijing take the lead ✔ Third, this raises the question of what the content of such an ASEAN concept of the Indo-Pacific might be ✔ © Reuters Kevin Rudd was Australia's prime minister (2007-2010, 2013) and foreign minister ✔ This article is based on an address delivered to the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia in Jakarta on Nov. 8
‘America First’ Is a Good Idea, Sadly There Is Very Little of It in Evidence
11/13/2018, 10:49:19 AMAs we near the halfway point of President Donald Trump’s first term, U.S. foreign policy is being widely portrayed as off the rails. Yet when one looks past the Trumpian bluster, the predetermined media narrative, and the serial incompetence of an understaffed and often inexperienced administration, one finds a foreign policy agenda that differs far more in style than in substance from its predecessors’. ✔ U.S. sanctions on Iran are damaging relations with a host of other nations by restricting their trade, even as the president extolled the primacy of sovereignty at the United Nations General Assembly in September ✔ So those who believe in foreign policy realism and restraint are left with the worst of both worlds: a presidency that espouses an America First agenda but then proceeds to sabotage support for these policies through reckless rhetoric, incompetent implementation, and a refusal to carry out anything approaching a thoughtful, non-interventionist strategy
Tales From the Warhol Factory
11/13/2018, 10:55:27 AMIn each of three successive spaces called the Factory, Andy Warhol created movies, paintings, time capsules and psychosexual dramas with a half-life of many decades. Here his collaborators recall the places, the times and the man. ✔ Concealed behind the pasty mask, the trademark fright wig and the impassive expression Andy Warhol showed to the world was a man of roiling complexities ✔ Danny Fields There was a time when we went to Peter Knoll’s [heir to the Knoll furniture fortune] apartment on East 72nd Street
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