Fani Willis Asks Georgia Supreme Court to Review Decision Kicking Her Off Trump Case

In a filing late Wednesday, Fani Willis petitioned the Georgia Supreme Court to allow her to keep prosecuting Donald J. Trump over efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat.

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Hollywood Hills Fire Threatens Beloved Los Angeles Landmarks

The Sunset fire has grown rapidly and is threatening a swath of Los Angeles that contains the Hollywood Bowl and the Chinese Theater.

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L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Should Have Canceled Africa Trip Amid Fires, Residents Say

Some residents said Mayor Karen Bass should have canceled her trip to Ghana when weather warnings in Los Angeles grew increasingly dire.

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Egypt Sees Its Refugees as a Problem and an Opportunity

Palestinians, Sudanese and Syrians fleeing war have found a home in the country. But Cairo says newcomers are straining resources and is seeking financial help from the West.

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Thursday Briefing

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Port Strike Averted With Labor Deal Days Before Deadline

Dockworkers and employers on the East and Gulf Coasts had until Jan. 15 to reach a new agreement that settled differences over automation.

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SEIU Joins Forces With AFL-CIO Ahead of New Trump Era

A marriage between the service employees union and the A.F.L.-C.I.O. could better equip organized labor to deal with a less-friendly administration.

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Alito Spoke With Trump Shortly Before Supreme Court Filing

The justice said that the call was a job reference for one of his former clerks and that the request to stay the president-elect’s sentencing did not come up.

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How to Stay Safe as Fires Sweep Southern California

State and local governments can alert you to risks and dangers in your surrounding areas. Being prepared is key.

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