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Dangerous winds as wildfires continue to burn in Southern California; defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth grilled on Capitol Hill; negotiators work on Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal.

After the Supreme Court's affirmative action data from the Association of American Medical Colleges now shows fewer Black and Hispanic applicants.

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ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Aveson Charter School Superintendent Ian McFeat and community organization co-president Jen Wang about the community coming together amid the loss of their school.

ABC News’ Alex Presha reports from California where a family recounts the moments they escaped the Eaton Fire and reflect on the loss of their home in Altadena.

Tens of thousands of California residents have been forced to flee their homes.

At least 24 people have been killed.

Altadena resident Alexa Youssefian describes having to evacuate her neighborhood and how her home miraculously survived the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles.

Altadena resident Kim Jones and her teenage son discuss losing the home they have lived in for over 50 years to the Southern California wildfires.

The DOJ on Tuesday released Smith's final report on his Jan. 6 probe into Trump.

The state's naturally variable climate increases its wildfire risk.

Former NFL player Justin Watson and his family praised the community coming together in Altadena after many families lost their homes to the Southern California wildfires.

L.A. County Fire Captain Sheila Kelliher Berkoh joined Kayna Whitworth to give an update on firefighters racing to contain flames amid burning wildfires across Southern California.

The order aims to expedite permit reviews and prepare for further disaster.

The border has been an issue for the Biden Administration.

Prisoner firefighters working 24-hour shifts are paid just over $26 per day.

Mayor of Pasadena, Victor Gordo joined ABC News Live to discuss the new red flag warnings prompting further concerns for officials as wildfires continue to rage in Southern California.

'I kept thinking to myself, ‘You have the memories,' said Roosevelt Pullem.

William and Shauna Syms talk about the generational impact of the Southern California wildfires after they lost their home that had been in the family for 45 years.

Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., reacts to the devastation left behind in her district from the ongoing Southern California wildfires.

Conditions made for a perfect storm of flames.

"We have a responsibility to the public -- not to a customer."

Retired four-star Army General Robert Abrams discussed the contentious confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's embattled pick for defense secretary.

Dennoriss Richardson was found hanging in an abandoned house last September.

Rolando Corte was charged with the murder of Lucrecia Jadan Sumba.

ABC News captures the blazes ripping through Los Angeles County.

Prosecutors have said "freak off" videos are evidence of Combs' sexual abuse.

The FBI also released a new photo of the suspect.

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., asked Secretary of State nominee Pete Hegseth if he would respect the oath for the position the same way he did for his marriages.

The ex-New York City mayor owes $148 million to two former election workers.

New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen pressed Pete Hegseth during his confirmation hearing on conflicting statements he made in his book and then ahead of his hearing on women in the military.

Bannon's money laundering and conspiracy case has been repeatedly delayed.

The court ruled last month that Trump failed to prove he deserved a new trial.

The fires are still burning. But when they stop, experts say hazards remain.

Los Angeles Fire Capt. Adam VanGerpen provides an update on the firefight which has 5,100 firefighters on scene.

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Roosevelt Pullem, 86, said he is staying at the Pasadena Convention Center after his home in Altadena went up in flames.

Officials are pushing back against fire-related misinformation.

Mayor Eric Adams called congestion pricing a "major change" for New Yorkers and said the city will be analyzing the data to see what we "need to do better."

Winds are forecast to gust up to 70 mph, with relative humidity as low as 8%.

"They had been there for an extended period of time," police said.

The DOJ released Smith's final report on his election interference probe.

The criticism came in a letter Smith wrote accompanying his final report.

A judge cleared the way for the release of Volume One at midnight ET.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to the Cal Fire battalion chief, David Acuna, about responding to the fires on the front lines and what the plan is to keep the fires out.

Long night ahead in Southern California with more Santa Anna winds forecasted; urgent need for relief as fire recovery efforts are underway & deal could release 33 hostages in Gaza.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke to the widow of Dennoriss Richardson, who was found hanging in an abandoned Alabama house after filing a federal lawsuit against the local police department last February.

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Citing risks created by more severe droughts and higher temperatures, insurers have been leaving the L.A. market in droves, and that means higher prices for policyholders in the wake of the wildfires.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to Rep. Judy Chu about the devastation in her district and her work to get the resources people impacted by the fires desperately need.