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Wildfires Force Thousands to Evacuate Near Los Angeles

Rapidly spreading wildfires in Southern California, particularly near Los Angeles, have forced thousands of residents to evacuate their homes. Authorities report that two significant blazes are raging, expanding dangerously fast across the region.

18 May, 14:09 — 19 May, 10:53
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APVery High12h ago

Mark Fuhrman, former LA police detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson murder trial, has died - AP News

Mark Fuhrman, former LA police detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson murder trial, has died  AP News

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NYTMostly Factual13h ago

Mark Fuhrman, Flawed Witness in O.J. Simpson Trial, Dies at 74

A Los Angeles police detective, he was discredited during Mr. Simpson’s 1995 murder trial by defense lawyers who pointed to his past use of racist language.

By Clyde Haberman

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bloombergHigh16h ago

Fast Moving Fire Prompts Evacuations Northwest of Los Angeles - Bloomberg.com

Fast Moving Fire Prompts Evacuations Northwest of Los Angeles  Bloomberg.com

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The GuardianMostly Factual1h ago

Tycoon review – impressive debut shows dystopian future-LA in the grip of a food-distributing megacorp

Set against the 2028 Olympics, Charlotte Zhang’s beautifully attentive debut follows two Latino men as they game the system of state-sanctioned racial violence Brimming with indelible images, Charlotte Zhang’s brilliant debut locates the roots of a dystopian future in the here and now. Set around the 2028 Summer Olympics, the film imagines a Los Angeles gripped by paranoia and conspiracies; and a livestock disease has led to a ban on all meat production, leaving the main source of protein dis...

By Phuong Le

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual6h ago

Helicopters douse flames threatening hillside homes in California

Video shows helicopters dumping water on a fast-moving wildfire in southern California’s Simi Valley.

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Fox NewsMixed12h ago

Mark Fuhrman, detective at center of OJ Simpson murder trial, dead at 74

The former LAPD detective who discovered the infamous bloody glove during the O.J. Simpson murder investigation has died decades after the controversial trial made him a household name.

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cbcHigh11h ago

Mark Fuhrman, L.A. police detective in O.J. Simpson murder case, has died

Former Los Angeles police detective Mark Fuhrman, who was convicted of lying during testimony at the O.J. Simpson murder trial, has died. Fuhrman was one of the first two police detectives sent to investigate the 1994 killings of Simpson's ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend, Ronald Goldman, in Los Angeles.

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SCMPMostly Factual11h ago

Thousands ordered to evacuate as Southern California wildfire threatens homes

Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate on Monday as a wind-driven wildfire threatened suburban homes in Southern California. The Sandy Fire was reported at around 10am in the hills above Simi Valley, about 48km (30 miles) northwest of Los Angeles. By mid-afternoon it had consumed more than 200 hectares (500 acres) of dry brush and damaged at least one home, according to the Ventura County Fire Department. The flames were pushed by morning gusts that topped 48km/h (30mph) but were subsid...

By Associated Press

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marketwatchMostly Factual2h ago

Angelina Jolie lists L.A. estate once owned by a famous filmmaker for $30 million

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has put her legendary Los Angeles estate on the market for $29.9 million—nearly two years after confessing that she wanted to leave the U.S. for good.

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forbes14h ago

Wildfire in California Forces Evacuations At Reagan Presidential Library - Forbes

Wildfire in California Forces Evacuations At Reagan Presidential Library  Forbes

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The IndependentMostly Factual15h ago

Brush fire rapidly spreading in Simi Valley forces evacuations

The blaze was reported just after 10 a.m. in Simi Valley, a Ventura County city 30 miles northwest of Los Angeles

By Via AP news wire

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Business InsiderMostly Factual21h ago

For years, I swore I'd never leave Los Angeles. Moving to Oregon made me realize I never want to go back.

Leaving Los Angeles and moving to Oregon helped me get a new perspective on my life. Chelsea Frank I spent most of my life in Los Angeles, and always felt like it was where I had to be to succeed. Eventually, money and internal realizations pushed me to move near family in Portland, Oregon. Moving gave me room to breathe and made me realize LA isn't the center of the world. I grew up in early 2000s Los Angeles, which is to say I grew up believing it was the center of the universe. Not metap...

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YahooMostly Factual2h ago

Athletics' J.T. Ginn holds his head high despite devastating loss to Angels

Athletics right-hander J.T. Ginn was three outs away from completing a no-hitter until he allowed a walk-off home run to Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto six pitches into the ninth innings.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual14h ago

Riot Games removes Arcane song “Remember Me” featuring D4vd amid first-degree murder case

Riot Games has reportedly pulled the Arcane soundtrack song 'Remember Me,' featuring artist D4vd, from some official music platforms. This action follows the singer's recent first-degree murder charges in Los Angeles. While the song remains accessible on some platforms, its removal from official Riot channels suggests a response to reputational concerns amid ongoing legal proceedings.

By Sumit Roy

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual11h ago

Mark Fuhrman, Former LAPD Detective Involved in O.J. Simpson Murder Trial, Dies at 78

Fuhrman had found the bloody glove at Simpson’s Brentwood estate while investigating the murders of Simpson's ex-wife, Nicole Brown, and her friend Ron Goldman, that became a key piece of evidence.

By Kimberly Nordyke

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual14h ago

Mark Fuhrman cause of death: What happened to the former O.J. Simpson detective? Friend reveals details

A close friend of Fuhrman told TMZ that the former detective had been privately battling an aggressive form of throat cancer.

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual12h ago

Mark Fuhrman, Detective Who Investigated O.J. Simpson, Dead at 74

Fuhrman was responsible for the discovery of the “bloody glove” and drew controversy after a recording of him spewing racist language surfaced

By Charisma Madarang

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deadlineMostly Factual13h ago

Mark Fuhrman Dies: LAPD Detective At Center Of O.J. Simpson Murder Trial Was 74

Mark Fuhrman, the former LAPD detective who discovered the bloody glove that became as pivotal to the O.J. Simpson murder trial as the epithet-spewing cop himself would be, died Tuesday, May 12, in Idaho, where he resided. He was 74. The Kootenai County Coroner Office confirmed to Deadline that Furman died on May 12. The […]

By Greg Evans

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual6h ago

Brush fire near Los Angeles forces thousands to evacuate

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seeking-alphaMixed14h ago

Edison slips as fast-moving fire causes evacuations northwest of Los Angeles

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hk-free-pressMostly Factual6h ago

Earthquake kills two in south China as 7,000 people evacuated: state media

A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck south China’s Guangxi region on Monday, killing two people and causing 13 buildings to collapse, state media reported. The quake hit Guangxi’s Liuzhou city at 12:21 am (1621 GMT), state news agency Xinhua said. The US Geological Survey recorded a lower magnitude of 5.0. State broadcaster CCTV identified the deceased as […]

By AFP

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tmzMixed9h ago

Ted Cruz Says L.A. Mayor Is So Bad, Trump Endorsement Won't Hurt Spencer Pratt

Ted Cruz is weighing in on the Los Angeles mayoral race ... telling TMZ DC things are so bad in Los Angeles under Mayor Karen Bass even a potential endorsement from President Trump might not hurt Spencer Pratt's chances of being elected in a very…

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nmeMostly Factual21m ago

Watch Hayley Williams bring out Jenny Lewis and Julien Baker at LA show

It came just days after she was joined by Jack Antonoff and Best Coast's Bethany Cosentino at another show in the city The post Watch Hayley Williams bring out Jenny Lewis and Julien Baker at LA show appeared first on NME.

By Max Pilley

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screen-rantMixed12h ago

Friday 4 Filming Update: Chris Tucker's Return & Movie Details Revealed

Mike Epps and Ice Cube confirm that Last Friday is in production, with Chris Tucker potentially reprising his role as Smokey. The film will focus on gentrification in South Central Los Angeles.

By Mona Khalifeh

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Business Insider18 May, 14:09First to report

For years, I swore I'd never leave Los Angeles. Moving to Oregon made me realize I never want to go back.

5h later
bloomberg18 May, 19:08

Fast Moving Fire Prompts Evacuations Northwest of Los Angeles - Bloomberg.com

The Independent18 May, 19:49

Brush fire rapidly spreading in Simi Valley forces evacuations

CNN18 May, 19:59

Fast-moving brushfire torches homes in Simi Valley - CNN

Times of India18 May, 20:18

Riot Games removes Arcane song “Remember Me” featuring D4vd amid first-degree murder case

seeking-alpha18 May, 20:29

Edison slips as fast-moving fire causes evacuations northwest of Los Angeles

forbes18 May, 20:42

Wildfire in California Forces Evacuations At Reagan Presidential Library - Forbes

hindustan-times18 May, 21:13

Mark Fuhrman cause of death: What happened to the former O.J. Simpson detective? Friend reveals details

deadline18 May, 21:41

Mark Fuhrman Dies: LAPD Detective At Center Of O.J. Simpson Murder Trial Was 74

NYT18 May, 21:54

Mark Fuhrman, Flawed Witness in O.J. Simpson Trial, Dies at 74

Fox News18 May, 22:38

Mark Fuhrman, detective at center of OJ Simpson murder trial, dead at 74

newsbeast18 May, 22:56

Μεγάλη πυρκαγιά στην Καλιφόρνια – Άμεση απομάκρυνση κατοίκων

AP18 May, 22:58

Mark Fuhrman, former LA police detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson murder trial, has died - AP News

rolling-stone18 May, 23:13

Mark Fuhrman, Detective Who Investigated O.J. Simpson, Dead at 74

screen-rant18 May, 23:13

Friday 4 Filming Update: Chris Tucker's Return & Movie Details Revealed

iefimerida18 May, 23:23

Μεγάλη φωτιά σε προάστιο του Λος Άντζελες -Κάλεσμα στους κατοίκους να εκκενώσουν τα σπίτια τους [βίντεο]

hollywood-reporter18 May, 23:28

Mark Fuhrman, Former LAPD Detective Involved in O.J. Simpson Murder Trial, Dies at 78

cbc18 May, 23:28

Mark Fuhrman, L.A. police detective in O.J. Simpson murder case, has died

SCMP18 May, 23:29

Thousands ordered to evacuate as Southern California wildfire threatens homes

balkan-web18 May, 23:30

Zjarr i madh pranë Los Anxhelosit, urdhërohen evakuime emergjente

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berlingske19 May, 01:25

Berømt betjent fra O.J. Simpson-retssag er død

tmz19 May, 02:01

Ted Cruz Says L.A. Mayor Is So Bad, Trump Endorsement Won't Hurt Spencer Pratt

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naftemporiki19 May, 03:20

Συναγερμός στην Καλιφόρνια: Πυρκαγιά εξαπλώνεται «επικίνδυνα γρήγορα» κοντά στο Λος Άντζελες (βίντεο)

la-vanguardia19 May, 04:00

Un terremoto de magnitud 5,2 deja tres desaparecidos y cuatro heridos en China

hk-free-press19 May, 04:21

Earthquake kills two in south China as 7,000 people evacuated: state media

channel-news-asia19 May, 04:42

Brush fire near Los Angeles forces thousands to evacuate

Al Jazeera19 May, 04:51

Helicopters douse flames threatening hillside homes in California

helsingin-sanomat19 May, 05:21

Kuvat näyttävät | Hallitsematon maasto­palo Sandy riehuu Kaliforniassa

aktualne-cz19 May, 05:25

Hasiči v Kalifornii bojují s lesním požárem, úřady nařídily evakuaci

dr-dk19 May, 05:27

Verdenskendt kriminalbetjent fra O.J. Simpson-retssagen er død

delfi-lt19 May, 05:32

Netoli Los Andželo – didžiulis gaisras, evakuoti tūkstančiai gyventojų

le-figaro19 May, 05:36

«Sandy Fire» : un incendie poussé par des vents forts menace des milliers d’habitations près de Los Angeles

ruv19 May, 06:12

Víðfeðmir gróðureldar geisa nærri Los Angeles

der-standard19 May, 06:20

Zwei Brände toben im Süden Kaliforniens

morgunbladid19 May, 06:43

Gróðureldar neyða þúsundir til að flýja heimili sín

24ur19 May, 06:47

Požar v Los Anglesu se je hitro razširil, evakuirali več tisoč prebivalcev

2h later
Yahoo19 May, 08:26

Athletics' J.T. Ginn holds his head high despite devastating loss to Angels

marketwatch19 May, 09:03

Angelina Jolie lists L.A. estate once owned by a famous filmmaker for $30 million

The Guardian19 May, 10:00

Tycoon review – impressive debut shows dystopian future-LA in the grip of a food-distributing megacorp

orf19 May, 10:03

Waldbrand breitet sich ‚gefährlich schnell‘ aus

nme19 May, 10:53Latest update

Watch Hayley Williams bring out Jenny Lewis and Julien Baker at LA show