LA fires latest: What to know about deadly wildfires as winds die down

Firefighters battle several deadly wildfires in Los Angeles County as winds finally begin to die down. Here's what to know on Friday.

Death toll rises as wildfires continue to scorch Los Angeles area
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Several wildfires continued to burn across the Los Angeles area on Friday, destroying homes and businesses, closing schools, clogging roadways and forcing tens of thousands of people to flee.

Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot's aunt and uncle lost 'everything' in LA wildfires

Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot shared a personal connection to the devastation caused by recent wildfires in Los Angeles, revealing that her family has been directly affected.

Major wildfires ravage Los Angeles County
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Several wildfires continued to burn across the Los Angeles area on Thursday, destroying homes, closing schools, and forcing evacuations

Devastating wildfires wreak havoc on Los Angeles area
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At least three wildfires burned across the Los Angeles area on Wednesday morning, destroying homes and businesses, and forcing tens of thousands of people to flee.

Director Jeff Baena, Aubrey Plaza's husband, dies at 47: reports

Writer and director Jeff Baena, Aubrey Plaza’s husband, has died, according to multiple reports. He was 47 years old.

Keanu Reeves' stolen watches recovered in Chile: reports

Three watches believed to have been stolen from actor Keanu Reeves' Los Angeles home a year ago were recovered by police in Chile following a series of raids.

Starbucks baristas to strike for 5 days
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Starbucks workers in Chicago, Los Angeles and Seattle plan to strike starting Friday.

Disney agrees to $43.25M settlement over women earning less than men for a decade

Disney has tentatively agreed to pay $43.25 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that female employees earned less money than their male colleagues for nearly 10 years.

LGBTQ Trump supporter says she's being pushed out by her friends after revealing her vote

Tanya Tsikanovsky says she's an "out and proud" lesbian. After voting for Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020, she decided to vote for Donald Trump in 2024.

Grammy-winner Lil Durk pleads not guilty in LA murder conspiracy case

Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Durk pleaded not guilty to federal charges stemming from an alleged murder-for-hire conspiracy near the Beverly Center two years ago.

Los Angeles DA recommends resentencing for Menendez brothers
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Prosecutors are recommending Erik and Lyle Menendez to be resentenced for the 1989 killings of their parents in their Beverly Hills home.

Legal analyst weighs in on resentencing decision for Menendez brothers' case
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Prosecutors will recommend Erik and Lyle Menendez be resentenced for the 1989 killings of their parents, providing the brothers with a chance at freedom after 34 years behind bars.