Heavy smoke rises from the Canyon Fire in southern California
The fast-moving Canyon Fire has burned more than 4,800 acres as of Thursday in southern California and prompted evacuation orders in parts of Los Angeles County and Ventura County. The blaze spread through dry brush and rugged terrain amid extreme heat and low humidity. No injuries have been reported.
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Heavy smoke rises from the Canyon Fire in southern California
The fast-moving Canyon Fire has burned more than 4,800 acres as of Thursday in southern California and prompted evacuation orders in parts of Los Angeles County and Ventura County. The blaze spread through dry brush and rugged terrain amid extreme heat and low humidity. No injuries have been reported.
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'South Park' mocks Kristi Noem in new episode
'South Park' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone continue their satirical takedown of the Trump administration with the newest episode taking aim at DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. CNN's Victor Blackwell and Sara Fischer discuss the latest episode.
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Headbanging birds? How cockatoos get down just like us
These fine-feathered friends know how to get down. CNN's Channon Hodge explains how dozens of videos on social media helped researchers identify all the ways cockatoos cut a rug.
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First female umpire to make MLB history
Baseball umpire Jen Pawol will make history this weekend as the first woman to work as an umpire in a Major League Baseball regular season game, crossing a historic gender barrier.
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Apple CEO gifts Trump plaque with 24K gold base
Apple CEO Tim Cook gifted President Donald Trump a plaque made of glass manufactured in Corning's Harrodsburg, Kentucky, which he announced would be the cover glass on all iPhones and Apple Watches soon.
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NYT obtains previously undisclosed images of Epstein's home
The New York Times has obtained previously undisclosed images and descriptions of the interior of Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan townhouse.
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'Dream come true': LAFC signs Son Heung-min
South Korean forward Son Heung-min officially signed with Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) on a permanent transfer. Son was welcomed by chants from the club's passionate fanbase as he walked onto the stage for his unveiling.
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James Cameron's planned film on Hiroshima and Nagasaki 'a sacred duty' to survivors
Film director James Cameron tells CNN's Christiane Amanpour he is adapting the book, "Ghosts of Hiroshima" by Charles Pellegrino into a film that he "has to make" partly because of a pledge he made to Tsutomu Yamaguchi, a survivor of both the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings.
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This man swims with his pet alligator
Frau Meyer, an 8-foot-long alligator, is a pet to retired circus performers in Germany. She spends her days living with the Kaulis family, swimming and sunbathing.
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NHL mascot and player have close call with bear
Video posted on X shows The Seattle Kraken's mascot 'Buoy' fishing with teammate John Hayden in Anchorage, Alaska, when they had a close call with a bear.
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Great Barrier Reef sees record coral bleaching
According to the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS), parts of the Great Barrier Reef suffered their biggest-ever declines last year after a marine heatwave bleached vast swaths of hard coral.
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The apartment she bought is perfect. The owner just has to die first
There is a morbid loophole that could get you a Paris apartment for half the price. The French viager system is a real estate deal where buyers essentially bet on how long the seller has left to live.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson reacts to proposal for nuclear power on the moon
CNN's Victor Blackwell speaks with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson about NASA's desire to make the US the first country to put a nuclear reactor on the moon.
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Watch brown water gush out of the ceiling at Atlanta airport
A ceiling leak at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday has been contained and the source of the leak is being investigated, according to a spokesperson for the airport. The leak did not impact overall airport operations, the spokesperson said.
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AI puts pressure on recent college grads' first job search
From resume bots to automated hiring systems, AI is complicating the job search for recent college grads. The Wall Street Journal's Lindsay Ellis tells CNN's Audie Cornish about the challenges young professionals are facing.
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Justin Trudeau sings 'Firework' at Katy Perry concert
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was seen singing and dancing at a Katy Perry concert in Montreal in late July. Two days earlier, Trudeau and Perry were seen having dinner together, sparking dating rumors across social media.
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Canyon Fire prompts air quality alert in parts of Southern California
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Los Angeles Times
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As Canyon fire winds down, heat wave bears down on Southern California
As Southern California continued to experience a heat wave, officials on Saturday lifted the final evacuation orders in areas affected by the Canyon fire, which has burned more than 5,000 acres in northern Los Angeles and Ventura counties. With the fire about 28% contained, overnight fire activity was 'minimal' and crews worked to further secure the perimeter, protect structures and look for hot spots, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The Canyon fire broke out Thursday northeast of Piru in Ventura County. By Thursday night, it had surged to 5,000 acres, triggering evacuations and advancing toward Castaic Lake and Interstate 5. The cause is under investigation. Battalion Chief James Agee of the Kern County Fire Department was seriously injured Friday when the pickup truck he was driving rolled over in the Romero Canyon area, where he was involved in the Canyon fire operations. Agee was airlifted to Henry Mayo Hospital in Newhall. 'James is a strong man with a big heart, and we know he's facing this challenge with the same strength and character he's shown throughout his career,' said Kern County Fire Chief Aaron Duncan in a statement. 'We are grateful for the swift actions of our crews and partner agencies, and for the kindness being shown to his family.' The region's hot spell hampered efforts to quell the fire, triggering poor air conditions, according to the National Weather Service. Inland valley areas were expected to see triple-digit temperatures throughout the weekend, with forecast highs of 106 in Lancaster and 103 in Northridge, according to the National Weather Service. Inland Empire communities could expect temperatures between 97 and 104 degrees, with a heat advisory lifting by 8 p.m. Monday. 'There is a moderate risk for heat related illnesses for vulnerable populations, and any fire starts in interior areas could grow rapidly, as we saw with the Canyon Fire on Thursday,' the National Weather Service said on X. 'Stay hydrated if you have to be out in the heat, and avoid anything that could create a spark.'
