The Los Angeles area is battling major wildfires that have destroyed thousands of buildings, forced tens of thousands of people from their homes, and led to at least 24 deaths. The situation could get worse this week, as strong winds return to the area.
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A huge winter storm blasted through much of the United States on Sunday and Monday. The storm brought snow, ice, and strong winds, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power. The dangerous conditions also led to traffic problems, closed schools, and canceled flights.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died on December 29, at the age of 100. Mr. Carter served one term as president, but is probably best known for the work he did after leaving office. He will be honored by the nation with a special service on Thursday.
When Marjorie Fiterman and Bernie Littman met nine years ago, neither of them thought they'd end up married. After all, they were both in their 90s and had already lived long, full lives. But last May, the two became the world's oldest married couple, with a combined age of over 202 years.
On Saturday, a pair of red shoes worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz was sold at auction for a record-breaking $28 million. That makes the slippers the most expensive movie item ever sold. The sale is the latest chapter in the slippers' complicated history.
The world's oldest known wild bird is an albatross named Wisdom. She's around 74 years old, and has recently returned to her nesting place in the Midway Atoll. Wisdom may be old, but she's still active. She has just laid her first egg in four years.
Scientists in California have created a new material that can remove large amounts of carbon dioxide from the air. The fluffy yellow powder works faster than other materials and can be used over and over again. The new material could play an important part in the fight against climate change.
Two baby black-footed ferrets have made history as the first endangered animals to be born from a cloned mother. Scientists are hoping their birth will help in the recovery of this endangered species.
Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States in Tuesday's election. His win over Vice President Kamala Harris marks a huge comeback for a man who lost the election for president in 2020, and has faced many troubles since then.
Today people across the United States are voting to elect their next president. Polls suggest that Vice President Kamala Harris and Ex-President Donald Trump are very nearly tied. The results of the election will have important effects not just in America, but around the world.
David Rush has set out to break as many Guinness World Records as he can. Earlier this year, Mr. Rush broke his 181st record, giving him a new kind of record - the record for the most Guinness World Records held at the same time.