Thomas Fire in SoCal Threatens Communities Near LA
Calmer two day window offers a critical chance for crews to gain ground on the Thomas Fire as cooler temps and higher humidity hold. Evacuations remain in effect for thousands while authorities warn gusts could return midweek. A separate NYC house fire killed a mother and three children and injured others as investigators cite unattended candles and overloaded outlets.
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USA and Iraq push to keep US troops in country
Washington and Baghdad press to maintain a U S military presence after the Islamic State loss, aiming to avoid a repeat of 2011 withdrawal. The force size and makeup remain undecided, to be set by the Iraqi government, with details not publicly disclosed.
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Trains 80 mph on curve before fatal derailing near Seattle
Amtrak derailed on a curve south of Seattle on its inaugural run after exceeding the 30 mph limit at about 80 mph. At least three died as cars plunged onto I 5, with more than 100 taken to hospital and several in critical or serious condition. Authorities describe multiple fatalities on the train and no fatalities on the roadway.
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Travel weather alert warns of Christmas travel hazards
Holiday travelers should watch for heavy rain across the Ark LaTex region to the Tennessee Valley with 3 to 4 inches possible and flash flood risk. Northern Mississippi Alabama and Georgia may see severe storms while the Northwest and central USA face rain and snow. Subzero cold air is forecast from the Rockies to the Great Lakes by Christmas Eve and Day with Minneapolis near 6 degrees and fierce wind chills in North Dakota.
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