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Biden and Trump defy their history of animosity to seal Gaza ceasefire

New York Times: Collaboration didn't stop both sides from claiming credit.

Palisades lost: Residents grapple with wildfire devastation

New York Times: Residents have started sifting through the ruins, and their memories.

LA was prepared for serious fires. But it wasn’t ready for four

New York Times: “There were too many houses to protect, and not enough engines.”

Opinion: After a great run for stocks, be ready for something different

NY Times: Sizzling returns may continue, but it would be wise to prepare for next storm.

In the Palisades, an evacuation disaster was years in the making

New York Times: When fire raged through the community, gridlock ensued.

Wildfires can leave lasting psychological scars

New York Times: Survivors can experience mental health issues long after a blaze is out.

The US ‘Presidents Club’ convenes to honour Jimmy Carter

Biden eulogises as former presidents gather for Jimmy Carter's farewell in DC.

Analysis: Dripping taps and seizing Greenland - Trump is back and chaos ensues

New York Times: Press conference a reminder of what the next four years may have in store.

Judge to sentence Trump before inauguration in hush money case

US President-elect's sentencing is set for January 10 but jail time is unlikely.

'Very tragic tour of grief': Orca mourns second calf loss

Bereaved killer whale Tahlequah carried a previous dead calf for 17 days in 2018.

Vigil held for slain policewoman as Kiwis are told to look out for eachother | NZ Herald News Update

Hundreds gathered for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming’s vigil, whilst Kiwis are urged to look out for each other. Dame Tariana Turia will be held by iwi for one more day.

‘Despicable’: Terrorism suspected in New Orleans truck-ramming that killed 15

A US army veteran with an Islamic State flag steered a pick-up truck into a crowd.

Longest living US president Jimmy Carter dies at 100

Carter had a post-presidential career as a champion of health, peace and democracy.

‘Horrific and violent’: NY prison guards caught on camera fatally beating inmate

NY attorney-general released body cam footage to provide 'transparency'.

‘America first’: Trump eyes Greenland, Panama Canal pre-presidency

A month before his inauguration, Trump is crafting an 'America first' foreign policy.

He was a busy shoplifter. His mother was a cop

NY Times: Every day he hit the same store while his mother desperately searched for him.