Author: AP, AP

President Donald Trump doubled down at the White House Tuesday on the need for funding for the border wall, because it’s part of ‘border security.’ (Dec. 11)

In an interview with The Associated Press, outgoing Cal Fire Director Ken Pimlott saysgovernment and citizens must act differently to protect lives and property from now routine wildfires. (Dec. 11)

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Here’s the latest for Monday, December 10th: President Donald Trump considers who will be his next chief of staff; France’s President will address his nation; Climate change pilgrims walk miles, The Church of the Nativity is getting a makeover.

Five children, including 1-year-old twins, died in a late-night fire that swept through a house Sunday night in Youngstown, Ohio. (Dec. 10)

A dog that survived the catastrophic wildfire in Paradise, California protected the ruins of his home for almost a month until his owner returned. Madison was there waiting when Andrea Gaylord was allowed back to check on her burned property. (Dec. 10)…

Martin Luther King, Junior accepts Nobel Peace Prize; Women get the right to vote in Wyoming Territory; America’s first domestic passenger jet flight takes off; Soul singer Otis Redding, General Augusto Pinochet die. (Dec. 10)

A group of women who help adoptees find their biological parents are using their sleuthing skills to help people find loved ones in the aftermath of a catastrophic California wildfire, earning the nickname the Angels of Paradise. (Dec. 10)

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“Roma,” Olivia Colman and Ethan Hawke honored by LA Film Critics Association; Kid Rock pays off layaway items of hundreds of Walmart customers in Tennessee; “Ralph Breaks the Internet” retains U.S. box office top spot. (Dec. 10)

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Bridal collections from Nickie Nina and HSY brought a close to Pakistan Fashion Week in Lahore. (Dec. 10)