Merrell, the Fire Administrator for FEMA, about fighting -- and plans to rebuild after -- the fires in Los Angeles.

Residents feeling the Palisades Fire abandoned their cars in gridlock traffic as the wildfire approached. Evacuation planning is central to saving lives in wildfires, but many communities are behind.

a baby girl, born at sea on an overcrowded rubber dinghy, has been rescued with her mother.

As he prepares to leave his post, CIA Director Bill Burns speaks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about the transition to a new Trump administration as well as priorities for the U.S. intel apparatus.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Raul Stolk, the managing director of Caracas Chronicles, which covers Venezuelan politics. Friday will see President Maduro sworn in despite disputed results.

As high winds persist, Los Angeles struggles with water and firefighting staffing challenges. Authorities say "thousands" of homes and businesses are destroyed. At least five people have died.