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Trump draws ire from firefighters, celebrities for tweet about California fires

"The firefighters and the communities in this state deserve an apology," said the leader of the California firefighters' union.

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At least 11 deaths suspected in California wildfires, as winds set to pick back up

"You could see the fire coming," said one woman who fled the Camp Fire in Butte County, which has killed at least nine people.

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Celebrities flee deadly California wildfires

Celebrities took to social media to reassure fans they were safe, express their condolences and in one case, ask for news from loved ones.

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FBI says fatal plane crash by Horizon employee was intentional

The FBI said its probe didn't find any evidence related to "wider criminal activity or terrorist ideology."

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Euroviews. How Matthew Whitaker's surprise promotion will help Trump stop Mueller

As acting attorney general, Whitaker supplants Rosenstein as Mueller’s immediate supervisor (unless, like Sessions, he must also recuse from the matter). As such, he inherits the authority, among other things, to control the scope of Mueller’s investigation.

USA

Wildfire chars more than 18,000 acres in rural Northern California

Residents in the small towns of Pulga and Paradise, about 90 miles north of Sacramento, were told to flee the oncoming flames.

USA

Obscene airborne image prompts Marine probe

The pilots flew out of the San Diego airfield, once home to the Navy's "Top Gun" flight school.

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Euroviews. Why late-night comedians became some of 2018's best political analysts

Comedian Stephen Colbert and company did an excellent job of putting election night in perspective.

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Watch: High-speed police chase ends with a splash

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office and CHP were chasing a car when the driver lost control, drove over an embankment and crashed into a body of water.

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Euroviews. Liberals, put the midterm champagne away | View

The midterms prove the president's message still reflects the serious concerns of many average Americans.

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Win or not, dancing figured into election night

After weeks of campaigning, some took the opportunity to relax and move to the rhythm as midterm election results came in on Tuesday (November 6).

China

Watch: Cars fly at the China International Import Expo

New technologies were on display at the China International Import Expo, as the country tries to develop trade ties in the wake of a tariff war with the US.

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Brussels analysts assess impact of US midterm results for Europe

Europe should keep close transatlantic partnership, but look out for other allies

USA

Euroviews. These five Cabinet officials will be first to feel Democrats' wrath

With Democrats about to take over the House Oversight Committee, White House corruption is going to take center stage.

Markets

Asian shares inch up, investors brace for U.S. elections

Asian shares inch up, investors brace for U.S. elections

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Euroviews. Russia has been quiet — but it may still have a trick up its sleeve

Even in a highly distributed election such as the midterms, attacking the certainty Americans have in democracy is still possible.

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Sterling hits two-week peak on smooth Brexit hopes; Asian shares seen jittery

Sterling hits two-week peak on smooth Brexit hopes; Asian shares seen jittery

Markets

European markets dip, taking cue from Asian nervousness

European markets dip, taking cue from Asian nervousness

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Florida yoga studio gunman had history of harassing young women

Scott Beierle, 40, entered the yoga studio as a customer and opened fire with a handgun without warning, police said. He later killed himself.

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Famed trumpeter Roy Hargrove dies at 49

Although his output as a recording artist in his own right had come to a halt in the 2010s, Hargrove continued to be a prolific live performer through the end of his life.

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