Thousands under evacuation orders in northern LA County in first significant wildfire outbreak since fatal fires

(cnn) — Thousands of Southern California residents were under evacuation orders Wednesday as fire crews battled the

Photos: Winter weather hits the South

A major winter storm that slammed Texas and the northern Gulf Coast is spreading heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain across parts of the Florida panhandle and eastern Carolinas, according to local and national weather watchers.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs sues man who claimed to have incriminating sex tapes, says they didn't exist

Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs are suing a man they said had falsely claimed in interviews to possess videos implicating the music mogul in sexual assaults on celebrities.

Supreme Court leans toward reviving suit against cop who fatally shot driver in traffic stop

The Supreme Court appeared inclined on Wednesday to revive a Texas woman's civil rights lawsuit against the Houston police officer who fatally shot her son during a traffic stop in a case that could make it easier for plaintiffs to show that police unlawfully used excessive force.

With Trump back in office, Utah lawmakers hope to finally make progress on deficit spending

Several members of Utah's congressional delegation expressed an eagerness to work with President Donald Trump on cutting federal spending — an ongoing frustration for the Republicans.

Student fatally shoots 1 student, wounds another at Nashville high school, police say

(cnn) — A female student has died and another was wounded in a shooting Wednesday morning at Antioch High School in

Evacuations ordered as new fast-moving wildfire threatens mountain homes north of Los Angeles

Evacuations have been ordered for remote communities near a new wind-driven wildfire in the mountains north of Los Angeles. The fire comes as parched Southern California could get some badly needed rain this weekend.

Eggs prices keep climbing, supplies drop amid bird flu

Egg prices are high. Consumers can blame bird flu for the disruptions in the egg market, experts say.

Battling the 'quademic': Tips to stay safe as 4 viruses circulate in US

Public health officials are warning that the U.S. could be facing a "quademic" — the convergence of four miserable viruses that can make people sick circulating at the same time.

Trump pardons Silk Road founder Ulbricht for online drug scheme

President Donald Trump on Tuesday pardoned Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, who was sentenced to life in prison for running an underground online marketplace where drug dealers and others conducted more than $200 million in illicit trade using bitcoin.

Where is the snow? Why Utah valleys remain on pace for below-average snowfall

A rare winter storm has turned the South into an unlikely winter wonderland this week, giving cities like New Orleans more snow in a day than Salt Lake City has received all season.

US Meta users report automatic refollows of president, VP accounts

Some Meta social media users said on Wednesday that their accounts refollowed the profiles of President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and first lady Melania Trump after they had unfollowed those accounts once Trump took office for his second term.

Flights canceled for refugees who were slated to travel to US

(cnn) — Refugees who were slated to travel to the United States after a years-long and often cumbersome process have

Trump energy emergency order should withstand court challenges, experts say

President Donald Trump's declaration of a national energy emergency to boost drilling and speed up pipeline construction should withstand court challenges but will not allow oil and gas producers to skirt all environmental laws, according to legal experts.

Teen fatally shoots a female student and himself at Antioch High School in Nashville, police say

A female student was killed and another student was wounded Wednesday in a shooting in a Nashville high school cafeteria, police said.

What the losses from the LA wildfires could mean for home insurance premiums in Utah

The wildfires this month in Southern California are certain to break money records. Utah homeowners may wonder how insurance payouts in California could impact residents of the Beehive State.

Man arrested in Utah in connection with Honolulu 1977 cold case

A man was arrested at a Utah nursing home after police used DNA testing to connect him to a Honolulu cold case.