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"How do I thank you?" Los Angeles firefighters recovered Zena Bartholomew's family heirlooms from a damaged safe after she lost her home to the wildfires plaguing the city. #lafires #palisades 📹: @Sandy Hooper

Families across Los Angeles are searching the debris from where their houses once stood looking for childhood stuffed animals, cherished family art, photos and more. For most who lost their homes in the fires, everything is gone. #LosAngelesfires #LAfires 📹: @Sandy Hooper

Migrants were left stranded at the border after President Trump shut down the CBP One app, which allowed migrants to apply for a chance at asylum in the U.S. #Border #Immigration #DonaldTrump

Watch as Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. #DonaldTrump #Inauguration

Watch JD Vance take the oath of office and become the vice president of the United States. #JDVance #Inauguration

The historic Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center in Los Angeles was destroyed in the rapidly growing Eaton Fire. Video caught the moments flames engulfed the center which has been in the Pasadena community for over 100 years. #LosAngelesfires #LAfires #Pasadena

Elon Musk gives enthusiastic thumbs-up at Donald Trump's inauguration after the newly sworn-in president said he would put the American flag on Mars. #ElonMusk #Inauguration

Former president #JoeBiden ended his term in the White House by telling the American people to "stay engaged" during a speech following Donald Trump's #inauguration.

Sorry Swifties, the Eras Tour has come to an end. With the very last concert this Sunday, Dec. 8, in Vancouver, Canada, @Taylor Swift wrapped up her tour that has broken attendance records for many stadiums across the world. Countries have welcomed the singer in innovative ways: a hidden language of Swift-ese has developed in the form of friendship bracelets, custom concert chants or unforgettable dance moves... it’s hard to pick the most unforgettable moment of all. Even our own Taylor Swift reporter Bryan West (@bryanwesttv) couldn’t pick just one. Instead, he put together these ✨13✨ biggest Eras Tour highlights. Graphics: Alan Nguyen

Drone video shows the aftermath of the #PalisadesFire, which is destroying homes and devastating the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. #LosAngelesFires #LAFires

The Episcopalian bishop of an inauguration prayer service attended Tuesday by President Donald Trump urged the newly sworn-in president to "have mercy" on immigrants and transgender children ‒ making what she called "one final plea." #DonaldTrump #immigration #transgenderrights

President Biden to new members of Congress ahead of January 6th: "I'm determined to do everything in my power to respect the peaceful transfer of power." #JoeBiden #Jan6

View the LA blaze from above as wildfires scorch the City of Angels.

USA Today reporter Josh Peter surveyed the L.A. wildfire damage and said it left him "stunned."

A lawmaker in Colombia was caught vaping before speaking on a health reform debate. She apologized for her "conduct," in a statement on X. #Colombia

Police say there is no further threat to the community after a Tesla Cybertruck caught fire and exploded near the entrance to Trump International Hotel Las Vegas, killing one. #Cybertruck #LasVegas

Visitors were forced to evacuate New York City's Bryant Park holiday market after a massive fire engulfed and burned down at least one booth. #BryantPark #NewYorkCity

Wildfires don't care about the size of your bank account. From people living in tents to luxury homeowners, every part of Los Angeles society is affected by the devastating wildfires.

When your parents understood the assignment and deliver the ultimate Christmas surprise! 🎁🎄 #animalkind #12daysofkindness

A teacher and student are among the fatalities after a school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday.