News for January 12, 2025

President Joe Biden spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as talks in Qatar continued on a possible ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas.

The Philadelphia 76ers have abandoned their planned Center City arena and will stay in South Philadelphia, officials said.

Rep. Judy Chu said fire agencies told her there is enough water to keep fighting the Los Angeles wildfires, and she urged more federal help as hard-hit communities look to rebuild.

Officials warned that strong Santa Ana winds will keep the fire risk very high in Los Angeles until Wednesday evening.

Sen. James Lankford said the U.S. will not invade Greenland, even as President Donald Trump keeps talking about gaining control of it.

President Joe Biden spoke with Benjamin Netanyahu as U.S. officials said a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal was very close, but not yet finished.

Los Angeles wildfire evacuees are facing illegal price gouging as California Attorney General Rob Bonta warns landlords and businesses not to exploit the disaster.

Gov. Gavin Newsom said the Los Angeles-area wildfires could become one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history and called for an independent look at the water supply.

Educators are worried about how to support students and families, including Melanie Claros, as Donald Trump’s planned immigration crackdown raises fears of deportations and school absences.

The FBI is investigating who flew a private drone that hit and damaged a firefighting aircraft during the Los Angeles wildfires, while the FAA’s flight restrictions were in place.

Jamie Dimon said many Americans are upset with government and the economy, and he warned that fixing the bottom of the income ladder matters more than attacking billionaires.