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24 dead as fire crews try to corral LA blazes before winds return this week
National Weather Service issued red flag warnings for severe fire conditions through Wednesday, with sustained winds of 80 kilometres per hour and gusts in the mountains
 "24 dead as fire crews try to corral LA blazes before winds return this week")
Here's all you need to know about devastation from Los Angeles wildfires
The blazes started last Tuesday, fuelled by fierce Santa Ana winds that forecasters expect to kick back up through at least midweek
 "Here's all you need to know about devastation from Los Angeles wildfires")
Wildfires burn Los Angeles' schools, destroy outdoor education sanctuaries
All schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District, the nation's second largest, were closed on Friday because of heavy smoke and ash over the city
 "Wildfires burn Los Angeles' schools, destroy outdoor education sanctuaries")
Biden talks to families of Americans held by Taliban, no deal reached yet
Biden's call with family members of Ryan Corbett, George Glezmann and Mahmoud Habibi took place in the waning days of his administration
 "Biden talks to families of Americans held by Taliban, no deal reached yet")
EU ministers consider easing sanctions on Syria at meeting later in January
Saudi Arabia called for the lifting of sanctions, which threaten to undermine Syria's recovery from nearly 14 years of civil war
 "EU ministers consider easing sanctions on Syria at meeting later in January")
Southern areas in US hit by winter storm thaw out as power slowly returns
Much of the winter weather has moved out of the area, said Dylan Lusk, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Peachtree, Georgia
 "Southern areas in US hit by winter storm thaw out as power slowly returns")
Jan 6 participants who committed violence shouldn't be pardoned: Vance
Trump said he would issue pardons to rioters on Day 1 of his presidency, which begins January 20
 "Jan 6 participants who committed violence shouldn't be pardoned: Vance")
Biden, Netanyahu discuss efforts to reach Israel-Hamas war ceasefire
Talks mediated over the past year by the US, Egypt and Qatar have repeatedly stalled at moments when they seemed close to a deal
 "Biden, Netanyahu discuss efforts to reach Israel-Hamas war ceasefire")
6.2 magnitude earthquake jolts southwestern Mexico, causing no damage
Mexico's national seismological service said that as of 9 a.m. local time on Sunday, there had been 329 aftershocks. It put the magnitude at 6.1. It is not unusual for preliminary measurements to vary
 "6.2 magnitude earthquake jolts southwestern Mexico, causing no damage")
Explained: How to protect yourself from norovirus, Covid-19, flu, and RSV
One way to protect yourself from all viruses: Wash your hands
 "Explained: How to protect yourself from norovirus, Covid-19, flu, and RSV")
LA wildfires: Death toll rises as crews battle heavy winds to save homes
By Saturday evening, Cal Fire reported the Palisades, Eaton, Kenneth and Hurst fires had consumed about 62 square miles (160 square kilometres), an area larger than San Francisco
 "LA wildfires: Death toll rises as crews battle heavy winds to save homes")
Sweden to contribute up to 3 warships to reinforce Nato presence in Baltic
The decision comes as a string of incidents in the Baltic has heightened concerns about possible Russian activities in the region
 "Sweden to contribute up to 3 warships to reinforce Nato presence in Baltic")
HMPV infection rate in northern China declines: Chinese health official
HMPV, which belongs to the same family as the respiratory syncytial virus, causes flu or cold-like symptoms including fever, cough and nasal congestion
 "HMPV infection rate in northern China declines: Chinese health official")
Fifteen killed in explosion, fire at gas station in central Yemen
The Yemen govt said rescue teams were searching for those reported missing. It wasn't immediately clear what caused the explosion
 "Fifteen killed in explosion, fire at gas station in central Yemen")
N Korean troops in Ukraine gain experience, cementing alliance with Russia
Unlike the Russian troops Ukraine has been battling for nearly three years, Kyiv's forces were uncertain about what to expect from this new adversary
 "N Korean troops in Ukraine gain experience, cementing alliance with Russia")
Transfer news: Reported Man City target Marmoush scores again for Frankfurt
Reported Manchester City target Omar Marmoush boosted his transfer value with another goal for Eintracht Frankfurt to beat St. Pauli 1-0 in the Bundesliga.
 "Transfer news: Reported Man City target Marmoush scores again for Frankfurt")
US states preparing to help or thwart Donald Trump's second-term plans
Governors and lawmakers in red states are lining up behind Trump's pledge to crack down on illegal immigration
 "US states preparing to help or thwart Donald Trump's second-term plans")
Special counsel Jack Smith resigns after submitting his Trump report: DOJ
The resignation, 10 days before Trump is inaugurated, follows the conclusion of two unsuccessful criminal prosecutions against Trump that were withdrawn following Trump's White House win in November
 "Special counsel Jack Smith resigns after submitting his Trump report: DOJ")
Firefighters race to contain LA fires with menacing winds likely to return
At a briefing, CalFire Operations Chief Christian Litz said a main focus would be the Palisades Fire burning in the canyon area, not far from the UCLA campus
Netanyahu sends director of Mossad for Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar
It was not immediately clear when David Barnea would travel to Qatar's capital, Doha, for the latest round of indirect talks between Israel and the Hamas militant group
 "Netanyahu sends director of Mossad for Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar")