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  • Magnitude 3.5 earthquake recorded off Catalina

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    A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was reported at 9:40 p.m. Sunday 13 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

    The earthquake occurred 13 miles from Los Angeles, 14 miles from Palos Verdes Estates, 14 miles from Rolling Hills Estates and 14 miles from Avalon on Catalina Island.

    In the last 10 days, there has been one earthquake of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby.

    An average of five earthquakes with magnitudes of 3.0 to 4.0 occur per year in the Greater Los Angeles area, according to a recent three-year data sample.

    The earthquake occurred at a depth of 6.8 miles. Did you feel this earthquake? Consider reporting what you felt to the USGS.

    Are you ready for when the Big One hits? Get ready for the next big earthquake by signing up for our Unshaken newsletter, which breaks down emergency preparedness into bite-sized steps over six weeks. Learn more about earthquake kits, which apps you need, Lucy Jones’ most important advice and more at latimes.com/Unshaken.

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  • Northern California storm coverage: Zero-visibility snow shuts down I-80, Highway 50

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    A storm that is dumping piles of Sierra snow and soaking rain on the Northern California region is expected to bring more on Tuesday.The KCRA 3 weather team issued an Alert Day for Tuesday because of how risky conditions could be. Travel in and out of the Sierra is highly discouraged.Find a full forecast here.Track Doppler radar, traffic and rain totals hereSee road conditions here.See school closings here.See viewer videos here. Scroll below for live weather updates as they happenChain controls are in effect for highways in the Sierra, which could receive several feet of snow through Wednesday, especially at higher elevations. When chain controls are in effect, all vehicles except those with four-wheel-drive and snow tires equipped are required to install chains. Speed limits are also reduced during chain controls. On Interstate 80, the speed limit becomes 30 mph, while on Highway 50, it becomes 25 mph.Rain totals will not be as ample as snow amounts, but enough rain will fall to keep the roads soaked and possibly cause minor flooding. But rivers and creeks are not expected to flood.The National Weather Service also issued a Wind Advisory from 10 a.m. Monday through 10 p.m. Wednesday because of wind gusts of up to 35-45 mph. Power outages and downed tree limbs are possible, and winds may blow loose objects around.Live updatesTuesday9:30 a.m.: Road officials are holding traffic on Highway 50 from Echo Summit to Meyers due to multiple vehicle spinouts. There is no estimated time of reopening.9:20 a.m.: The Sierra Avalanche Center issued an avalanche warning for parts of the area that include Truckee, Lake Tahoe and the areas south of the lake. The warning is in effect through 4 a.m. Wednesday.8:50 a.m.: These are highway conditions as of this writing.Interstate 80The road remains shut down from Colfax to the Nevada state line. Chains are required from 3.4 miles east of Gold Run in Placer County to the Nevada state line.Highway 50Chains are required from 4 miles east of Placerville to Meyers.Highway 88The road is closed from 3.5 miles east of Silver Lake to Kirkwood in Amador County due to snow. Chains are required from 9 miles east of Pine Grove in Amador County to 3.5 miles east of Silver Lake in Amador County.Highway 89The road is closed at Emerald Bay State Park due to snow.Chains are required from 5 miles north of the Highway 50 junction to D.L. Bliss State Park in El Dorado County. Chain controls are also in effect from Truckee to the Sierra-Plumas County line.Highway 4Chains are required from Arnold to the Mt. Reba turnoff in Calaveras County.Highway 20Eastbound lanes are closed to all big rigs at Nevada Street in Nevada City due to snow.7:42 a.m.: According to Caltrans, eastbound Interstate 80 is closed to all traffic at Colfax, and westbound lanes remain closed to all traffic at the Nevada state line.Eastbound traffic at Applegate also remains closed to all trucks.7:15 a.m.: Caltrans is holding westbound Interstate 80 traffic at the Nevada state line due to multiple spinouts. No estimated time of reopening was released.All trucks heading eastbound on I-80 are being stopped at Applegate as traction issues worsen.7 a.m.: These are highway conditions as of this writing.Interstate 80 Chains are required from 3.4 miles east of Gold Run in Placer County to the Nevada state line.Highway 50Chains are required from 3 miles east of Placerville to Meyers.Highway 88The road is closed from 3.5 miles east of Silver Lake to Kirkwood in Amador County due to snow. Chains are required from Pine Grove to 1 mile west of Woodford in Alpine County.Highway 89The road is closed at Emerald Bay State Park due to snow.Chains are required from Picketts Junction to the Alpine-El Dorado County line. Chain controls are also in effect from D.L. Bliss State Park to Olympic Valley, as well as from Truckee to the Sierra-Plumas County line.Highway 4Chains are required from Arnold to the Mt. Reba turnoff in Calaveras County.6:25 a.m.: Interstate 80 and Highway 50 are open, but Highways 88, 89 and 4 are closed amid snowy conditions.Monday11:02 p.m.: Eastbound I-80 remains closed from Colfax to the Nevada State Line due to spinouts. 10:17 p.m.: Traffic is moving again on Highway 50 with chain controls in effect from Twin Bridges to Meyers, according to Caltrans. 9:23 p.m.: More than 3,420 Pacific Gas and Electric Co. customers in El Dorado County are without power after a tree made contact with a powerline. Power restoration is expected just before midnight. In Calaveras County, 4,454 customers lost power as a result of an unplanned outage. Power was expected to be restored at 2:45 a.m.Learn more. 8:44 p.m. A viewer sent us video of a high school soccer game that happened in the snow in Tuolumne today. 8:43 p.m.: Westbound Highway 50 is closed from Meyers to Twin Bridges in El Dorado County due to multiple spin-outs. 8 p.m.: Heather Waldman is giving a live update on Facebook and YouTube. 6:50 p.m.: The Pollock Pines Elementary School District and Silver Fork Elementary School District have canceled classes on Tuesday because of weather conditions. See more school closures here. 6:33 p.m.: Eastbound traffic on Interstate 80 is being held at Colfax after multiple spinouts. Highway 49, north of Crystal Boulevard, is also closed for a deadly crash investigation. Two people inside a vehicle died after a head-on collision. Another driver suffered major injuries. 5:21 p.m.: Michelle Bandur caught up with a kid braving the snowstorm in shorts. 4:46 p.m.: Brian Hickey shows what conditions are like for skiers at Palisades Tahoe in the video below. 4 p.m.: Here’s a look at the latest conditions in the Sierra below. 3:32 p.m.: Highway 88 is back open at Carson Spur after being closed for avalanche control. 1:35 p.m.: These are the current chain controls as of this writing.Interstate 80Eastbound: Chains are required from the Nevada state line to 2.1 miles east of Baxter in Placer County.Westbound: Chains are required from 2.1 miles east of Baxter in Placer County to the Nevada state line.Highway 50Chains are required from Twin Bridges to Meyers.Highway 89Chains are required from D.L Bliss State Park in El Dorado County to the I-80 junction.Highway 88Chains are required from Ham’s Station to Picketts Junction in Amador County.Highway 20Chains are required from Washington Road to the I-80 junction in Nevada County. The roads are also closed to eastbound traffic from Nevada Street in Nevada City to the I-80 junction while officials are performing a vehicle recovery.1:02 p.m.: Caltrans is holding traffic on westbound Highway 50 in Meyers for snow operations. It anticipates a reopening time of 2 p.m.The agency is also holding eastbound traffic at Twin Bridges but did not give an estimated time of reopening.12:35 p.m.: Reporter Michelle Bandur was at I-80 and Colfax when officials reopened the highway. Roads were shut down temporarily after multiple spinouts and crashes.11:38 a.m.: Caltrans said eastbound Highway 20 is closed from Nevada Street in Nevada City to the Interstate 80 junction. Westbound lanes are open.11:31 a.m.: Both directions of Interstate 80 from Colfax to the Nevada state line are closed due to multiple spinouts and crashes. Eastbound lines are being held at the state line, while westbound lanes are being held at Colfax.An estimated time of reopening was not given, but Caltrans said to expect significant delays.10:49 a.m.: Eastbound Interstate 80 at Colfax Road is closed due to vehicle spinouts. There is no estimated time of reopening.10:18 a.m.: Caltrans said big rigs are being held eastbound on Interstate 80 at Applegate due to weather conditions.10 a.m.: These are the current chain controls as of this writing.Interstate 80Chains are required from 2.1 miles east of Baxter in Placer County to the Nevada state line.Highway 50Chains are required from Twin Bridges to Meyers.Highway 20Chains are required from Washington Road to the I-80 junction in Nevada County.9:29 a.m.: Westbound Interstate 80 traffic in the Truckee area is again closed due to spinouts. There is no estimated time of reopening.9:19 a.m.: Road officials release westbound Interstate 80 traffic at Truckee after multiple spinouts were cleared.8:50 a.m.: Meteorologist Tamara Berg shares 24-hour rain totals as of 8:30 a.m. Monday.8:44 a.m.: Westbound Interstate 80 traffic at Truckee is being held due to multiple vehicle spinouts, Caltrans said.8:30 a.m.: These are the current chain controls as of this writing.Interstate 80Chains are required from 2.1 miles east of Baxter in Placer County to Truckee in Nevada County.Highway 50Chains are required from Twin Bridges to Meyers.8 a.m.: See storm coverage from the beginning of our 8 a.m. newscast.7:30 a.m.: Get a look at conditions in Soda Springs during a 7:30 a.m. live hit.7:25 a.m.: These are the current chain controls as of this writing.Interstate 80Chains are required from 2.1 miles east of Baxter in Placer County to Truckee in Nevada County.Highway 50Chains are required from Twin Bridges to Meyers.7:20 a.m.: According to an outage map, about 3,500 Pacific Gas & Electric Co. customers in Calaveras County are without power. The estimated time of restoration is 10 a.m. The cause of the outage has not been released.7 a.m.: See storm coverage from the beginning of our 7 a.m. newscast in the video player below.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel

    A storm that is dumping piles of Sierra snow and soaking rain on the Northern California region is expected to bring more on Tuesday.

    The KCRA 3 weather team issued an Alert Day for Tuesday because of how risky conditions could be. Travel in and out of the Sierra is highly discouraged.

    Chain controls are in effect for highways in the Sierra, which could receive several feet of snow through Wednesday, especially at higher elevations.

    When chain controls are in effect, all vehicles except those with four-wheel-drive and snow tires equipped are required to install chains. Speed limits are also reduced during chain controls. On Interstate 80, the speed limit becomes 30 mph, while on Highway 50, it becomes 25 mph.

    Rain totals will not be as ample as snow amounts, but enough rain will fall to keep the roads soaked and possibly cause minor flooding. But rivers and creeks are not expected to flood.

    The National Weather Service also issued a Wind Advisory from 10 a.m. Monday through 10 p.m. Wednesday because of wind gusts of up to 35-45 mph. Power outages and downed tree limbs are possible, and winds may blow loose objects around.

    Live updates

    Tuesday

    9:30 a.m.: Road officials are holding traffic on Highway 50 from Echo Summit to Meyers due to multiple vehicle spinouts. There is no estimated time of reopening.

    9:20 a.m.: The Sierra Avalanche Center issued an avalanche warning for parts of the area that include Truckee, Lake Tahoe and the areas south of the lake. The warning is in effect through 4 a.m. Wednesday.

    8:50 a.m.: These are highway conditions as of this writing.

    Interstate 80

    The road remains shut down from Colfax to the Nevada state line.

    Chains are required from 3.4 miles east of Gold Run in Placer County to the Nevada state line.

    Highway 50

    Chains are required from 4 miles east of Placerville to Meyers.

    Highway 88

    The road is closed from 3.5 miles east of Silver Lake to Kirkwood in Amador County due to snow.

    Chains are required from 9 miles east of Pine Grove in Amador County to 3.5 miles east of Silver Lake in Amador County.

    Highway 89

    The road is closed at Emerald Bay State Park due to snow.

    Chains are required from 5 miles north of the Highway 50 junction to D.L. Bliss State Park in El Dorado County. Chain controls are also in effect from Truckee to the Sierra-Plumas County line.

    Highway 4

    Chains are required from Arnold to the Mt. Reba turnoff in Calaveras County.

    Highway 20

    Eastbound lanes are closed to all big rigs at Nevada Street in Nevada City due to snow.

    7:42 a.m.: According to Caltrans, eastbound Interstate 80 is closed to all traffic at Colfax, and westbound lanes remain closed to all traffic at the Nevada state line.

    Eastbound traffic at Applegate also remains closed to all trucks.

    7:15 a.m.: Caltrans is holding westbound Interstate 80 traffic at the Nevada state line due to multiple spinouts. No estimated time of reopening was released.

    All trucks heading eastbound on I-80 are being stopped at Applegate as traction issues worsen.

    7 a.m.: These are highway conditions as of this writing.

    Interstate 80

    Chains are required from 3.4 miles east of Gold Run in Placer County to the Nevada state line.

    Highway 50

    Chains are required from 3 miles east of Placerville to Meyers.

    Highway 88

    The road is closed from 3.5 miles east of Silver Lake to Kirkwood in Amador County due to snow.

    Chains are required from Pine Grove to 1 mile west of Woodford in Alpine County.

    Highway 89

    The road is closed at Emerald Bay State Park due to snow.

    Chains are required from Picketts Junction to the Alpine-El Dorado County line. Chain controls are also in effect from D.L. Bliss State Park to Olympic Valley, as well as from Truckee to the Sierra-Plumas County line.

    Highway 4

    Chains are required from Arnold to the Mt. Reba turnoff in Calaveras County.

    6:25 a.m.: Interstate 80 and Highway 50 are open, but Highways 88, 89 and 4 are closed amid snowy conditions.

    Monday

    11:02 p.m.: Eastbound I-80 remains closed from Colfax to the Nevada State Line due to spinouts.

    10:17 p.m.: Traffic is moving again on Highway 50 with chain controls in effect from Twin Bridges to Meyers, according to Caltrans.

    9:23 p.m.: More than 3,420 Pacific Gas and Electric Co. customers in El Dorado County are without power after a tree made contact with a powerline.

    Power restoration is expected just before midnight.

    In Calaveras County, 4,454 customers lost power as a result of an unplanned outage. Power was expected to be restored at 2:45 a.m.

    Learn more.

    8:44 p.m. A viewer sent us video of a high school soccer game that happened in the snow in Tuolumne today.

    8:43 p.m.: Westbound Highway 50 is closed from Meyers to Twin Bridges in El Dorado County due to multiple spin-outs.

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    6:50 p.m.: The Pollock Pines Elementary School District and Silver Fork Elementary School District have canceled classes on Tuesday because of weather conditions.

    See more school closures here.

    6:33 p.m.: Eastbound traffic on Interstate 80 is being held at Colfax after multiple spinouts.

    Highway 49, north of Crystal Boulevard, is also closed for a deadly crash investigation. Two people inside a vehicle died after a head-on collision. Another driver suffered major injuries.

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    5:21 p.m.: Michelle Bandur caught up with a kid braving the snowstorm in shorts.

    4:46 p.m.: Brian Hickey shows what conditions are like for skiers at Palisades Tahoe in the video below.

    4 p.m.: Here’s a look at the latest conditions in the Sierra below.

    3:32 p.m.: Highway 88 is back open at Carson Spur after being closed for avalanche control.

    1:35 p.m.: These are the current chain controls as of this writing.

    Interstate 80

    Eastbound: Chains are required from the Nevada state line to 2.1 miles east of Baxter in Placer County.

    Westbound: Chains are required from 2.1 miles east of Baxter in Placer County to the Nevada state line.

    Highway 50

    Chains are required from Twin Bridges to Meyers.

    Highway 89

    Chains are required from D.L Bliss State Park in El Dorado County to the I-80 junction.

    Highway 88

    Chains are required from Ham’s Station to Picketts Junction in Amador County.

    Highway 20

    Chains are required from Washington Road to the I-80 junction in Nevada County. The roads are also closed to eastbound traffic from Nevada Street in Nevada City to the I-80 junction while officials are performing a vehicle recovery.

    1:02 p.m.: Caltrans is holding traffic on westbound Highway 50 in Meyers for snow operations. It anticipates a reopening time of 2 p.m.

    The agency is also holding eastbound traffic at Twin Bridges but did not give an estimated time of reopening.

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    12:35 p.m.: Reporter Michelle Bandur was at I-80 and Colfax when officials reopened the highway. Roads were shut down temporarily after multiple spinouts and crashes.

    11:38 a.m.: Caltrans said eastbound Highway 20 is closed from Nevada Street in Nevada City to the Interstate 80 junction. Westbound lanes are open.

    11:31 a.m.: Both directions of Interstate 80 from Colfax to the Nevada state line are closed due to multiple spinouts and crashes. Eastbound lines are being held at the state line, while westbound lanes are being held at Colfax.

    An estimated time of reopening was not given, but Caltrans said to expect significant delays.

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    10:49 a.m.: Eastbound Interstate 80 at Colfax Road is closed due to vehicle spinouts. There is no estimated time of reopening.

    10:18 a.m.: Caltrans said big rigs are being held eastbound on Interstate 80 at Applegate due to weather conditions.

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    10 a.m.: These are the current chain controls as of this writing.

    Interstate 80

    Chains are required from 2.1 miles east of Baxter in Placer County to the Nevada state line.

    Highway 50

    Chains are required from Twin Bridges to Meyers.

    Highway 20

    Chains are required from Washington Road to the I-80 junction in Nevada County.

    9:29 a.m.: Westbound Interstate 80 traffic in the Truckee area is again closed due to spinouts. There is no estimated time of reopening.

    9:19 a.m.: Road officials release westbound Interstate 80 traffic at Truckee after multiple spinouts were cleared.

    8:50 a.m.: Meteorologist Tamara Berg shares 24-hour rain totals as of 8:30 a.m. Monday.

    Northern California 24-hour rain totals as of 8:30 a.m. Monday on Feb. 16, 2026


    8:44 a.m.: Westbound Interstate 80 traffic at Truckee is being held due to multiple vehicle spinouts, Caltrans said.

    8:30 a.m.: These are the current chain controls as of this writing.

    Interstate 80

    Chains are required from 2.1 miles east of Baxter in Placer County to Truckee in Nevada County.

    Highway 50

    Chains are required from Twin Bridges to Meyers.

    8 a.m.: See storm coverage from the beginning of our 8 a.m. newscast.

    7:30 a.m.: Get a look at conditions in Soda Springs during a 7:30 a.m. live hit.

    7:25 a.m.: These are the current chain controls as of this writing.

    Interstate 80

    Chains are required from 2.1 miles east of Baxter in Placer County to Truckee in Nevada County.

    Highway 50

    Chains are required from Twin Bridges to Meyers.

    7:20 a.m.: According to an outage map, about 3,500 Pacific Gas & Electric Co. customers in Calaveras County are without power. The estimated time of restoration is 10 a.m. The cause of the outage has not been released.

    7 a.m.: See storm coverage from the beginning of our 7 a.m. newscast in the video player below.

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  • Investigators search second home in Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case

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    Authorities served a search warrant at a home in Tucson on Friday night in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, who investigators say was kidnapped from her nearby home 13 days ago.

    A SWAT team converged on a house about two miles from Guthrie’s Arizona residence and removed two people from inside, law enforcement sources told The Times.

    A man and a woman complied with orders to exit the home, News Nation reported. It is unclear what role, if any, the people may have played in Guthrie’s disappearance, which has flummoxed investigators for almost two weeks.

    A Pima County Sheriff’s Department spokesperson confirmed late Friday that there was “law enforcement activity underway” at a home near E Orange Grove Road and N. First Avenue related to the Guthrie case, but declined to share additional information.

    The FBI did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

    Around midnight, federal agents and sheriff investigators focused their attention on a silver Range Rover SUV parked outside a restaurant about two miles away from the home that was being searched. After taking photographs of the vehicle, agents opened the trunk of the SUV using a tarp to block onlookers view inside the vehicle, video shows.

    It is not clear what, if anything, was found.

    Investigators got their first major break in the case Tuesday with the release of footage showing an armed man wearing a balaclava, gloves and a backpack approaching the front door of Guthrie’s home and tampering with a Nest camera at 1:47 a.m. the night she was abducted.

    “Today” host Savannah Guthrie with her mother, Nancy, in 2023.

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    Later Tuesday, authorities detained a man at a traffic stop in Rio Rico, a semirural community about 12 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border, in connection with the investigation. Deputies and FBI forensics experts and agents searched his family’s home overnight but did not locate Guthrie. The man was released hours later and has denied any involvement in her disappearance. The Times is not naming him because he has not been arrested or accused of a crime.

    Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” host Savannah Guthrie, was discovered missing Feb. 1 after she didn’t show up to a friend’s house to watch a church service. She was taken from her home without her heart medication, and it’s unclear how long she can survive without it.

    A day after Guthrie disappeared, news outlets received identical ransom notes that investigators treated as legitimate. Days later, a note was sent directly to the Guthrie family, allegedly from a man living in Hawthorne, that authorities say was an impostor.

    Another ransom note was sent to a television station in Arizona last week.

    Sources told The Times that authorities have no proof the person who authored the ransom notes has Guthrie. But they also said the Feb. 2 note felt credible because it included details about a specific damaged piece of property and the placement of an accessory in the home that had not been made public.

    On Friday, TMZ said it received a letter from someone claiming to know the identity of the person who abducted Guthrie and demanding the $100,000 FBI reward in bitcoin. The person wrote they don’t trust the FBI, which is why they’re sending the communication through TMZ, the website’s founder, Harvey Levin, told CNN.

    “The manhunt of the main individual that can give you all the answers be prepared to go international,” the letter reads, according to Levin.

    Authorities have released limited details about other evidence in the case.

    A woman walks her dog past a Pima county sheriff's vehicle parked in front of Nancy Guthrie's home

    A woman walks her dog past a Pima county sheriff’s vehicle parked in front of Nancy Guthrie’s home on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 in Tucson, Ariz.

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    However, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said Friday that investigators located several gloves, including some found about two miles from Guthrie’s home, that are being tested.

    Authorities also found DNA evidence that does not belong to Guthrie or members of her family at her home. Investigators are working to identify whom the DNA belongs to, according to the sheriff’s department.

    Staff writer Hannah Fry contributed to this report

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  • Crews rescue dog from frozen creek in Maryland

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    I’M KATE AMARA WBAL TV 11 NEWS. THANK YOU. A CHOCOLATE LAB IS RECOVERING AFTER A BITTER COLD BRUSH WITH DANGER EARLY THIS MORNING. THIS LAB NAMED GIZMO GOT STUCK ON A FROZEN CREEK FOR ABOUT AN HOUR AFTER HE SLID DOWN A HILL WHILE GOING FOR HIS MORNING POTTY BREAK. FIRST RESPONDERS WERE ABLE TO GET GIZMO BACK ON LAND BY USING A SPECIALIZED BASKET. THEY SAY HE WAS HYPOTHERMIC, BUT WAS ABLE TO EAT AND GOT TREATED IN THE AMBULANCE. GIZMO WA

    Crews were called to a frozen creek in Maryland to help rescue a dog that was trapped on the ice. According to the Anne Arundel County Fire Department, Monday morning, crews from their department, along with the Annapolis Fire Department, were called to Luce Creek for a reported chocolate lab stuck on the ice in Parole, Maryland, which is outside Annapolis and is around 27 miles from Baltimore.Crews arrived at the area and were able to locate the dog. They carefully went on the ice and used a Stokes basket in order to rescue the dog. Officials remind the public that the ice on area waterways is dangerously thin. Stay off the ice and if a person or pet falls through the ice, do not attempt a rescue on their own.

    Crews were called to a frozen creek in Maryland to help rescue a dog that was trapped on the ice.

    According to the Anne Arundel County Fire Department, Monday morning, crews from their department, along with the Annapolis Fire Department, were called to Luce Creek for a reported chocolate lab stuck on the ice in Parole, Maryland, which is outside Annapolis and is around 27 miles from Baltimore.

    Crews arrived at the area and were able to locate the dog. They carefully went on the ice and used a Stokes basket in order to rescue the dog. Officials remind the public that the ice on area waterways is dangerously thin. Stay off the ice and if a person or pet falls through the ice, do not attempt a rescue on their own.

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  • Woman prepares to row 3,200 miles across the Atlantic Ocean

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    A WOMAN FROM BETHLEHEM IS ROWING 3200 MILES ACROSS THE ATLANTIC OCEAN. IT’S JUST INCREDIBLE. I LOVE THIS STORY. NOW RENEE BLACKMAN WILL BE RACING SOLO FROM THE CANARY ISLANDS TO ANTIGUA IN WHAT’S CALLED THE ATLANTIC DASH. FOR 60 TO 90 DAYS, BLACKMAN WILL BE COMPLETELY ALONE. NO MOTOR, NO SAIL AND NO FOOD SUPPLY. SHE’S ROWING TO SUPPORT OUTDOOR ADVENTURING FOR GOOD, A NONPROFIT FOR TRAUMA RECOVERY PROGRAMS. I’M SO LOW OUT THERE, BUT I’M PART OF THIS BIGGER COMMUNITY. I’M PART OF THIS BIGGER PICTURE. I AM PART OF MAKING SURE THAT THESE RESOURCES EXIST, THAT PEOPLE DON’T HAVE TO GO THROUGH HARD, HURTFUL, CHALLENGING, CONFUSING TIMES IN THEIR LIVES. NOW, BLACKMAN STARTS HER JOURNEY ON SATURDAY. THE 43 YEAR OLD COULD MAKE HISTORY AS THE FIRST SOLO FEMALE TO FINISH. WHAT AN ENDEAVOR. AND THAT BOAT TOM. IT’S N

    Woman prepares to row 3,200 miles across the Atlantic Ocean

    Updated: 7:33 PM EST Jan 23, 2026

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    A woman from Bethlehem, New Hampshire, is preparing to row 3,200 miles across the Atlantic Ocean as part of the Atlantic Dash.Renee Blacken will race solo from the Canary Islands to Antigua and could make history as the first woman to complete the journey alone.The trip is expected to take between 60 and 90 days. During that time, Blacken will have no motor, no sail and no food resupply. She is rowing to support Outdoor Adventuring for Good, a nonprofit that raises money for trauma recovery programs. “I’m solo out there, but I’m part of this bigger community. I’m part of this bigger picture. I am part of making sure that these resources exist so that people don’t have to go through hard, hurtful, challenging, confusing times in their lives,” she said. Blacken is scheduled to begin her journey Saturday.

    A woman from Bethlehem, New Hampshire, is preparing to row 3,200 miles across the Atlantic Ocean as part of the Atlantic Dash.

    Renee Blacken will race solo from the Canary Islands to Antigua and could make history as the first woman to complete the journey alone.

    The trip is expected to take between 60 and 90 days. During that time, Blacken will have no motor, no sail and no food resupply.

    She is rowing to support Outdoor Adventuring for Good, a nonprofit that raises money for trauma recovery programs.

    “I’m solo out there, but I’m part of this bigger community. I’m part of this bigger picture. I am part of making sure that these resources exist so that people don’t have to go through hard, hurtful, challenging, confusing times in their lives,” she said.

    Blacken is scheduled to begin her journey Saturday.

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  • Magnitude 4.9 earthquake recorded near Indio

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    A magnitude 4.9 earthquake shook Riverside County on Monday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake was centered seven miles from Indio. It occurred at a depth of 1.87 miles.

    A spokesperson for the Riverside County Fire Department said there were no immediate reports of damage.

    The temblor was quickly followed by several aftershocks, at magnitudes 3.3, 3.4 and 2.9, according to the USGS. The quake had an estimated intensity of V on the modified Mercalli intensity scale, which signifies moderate shaking — strong enough to overturn unstable objects and break windows.

    The earthquake occurred 10 miles from Coachella, 11 miles from Palm Desert and La Quinta, and 13 miles from Rancho Mirage, Calif. The USGS logged public reports of those who felt the quake as far away as San Diego, 92 miles from the epicenter.

    The quake was described by a Joshua Tree resident as causing “swaying like a boat.” A north San Diego County resident said rumbling from the temblor lasted about 15 seconds.

    In a brief phone interview, a worker at Unique Bite Eatery in Indio appeared nonplussed and said there was no damage at the restaurant.

    In the last 10 days, there have been four earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby.

    An average of 25 earthquakes with magnitudes between 4.0 and 5.0 occur per year in California and Nevada, according to a recent three-year data sample.

    Did you feel this earthquake? Consider reporting what you felt to the USGS.

    Find out what to do before, and during, an earthquake near you by signing up for our Unshaken newsletter, which breaks down emergency preparedness into bite-sized steps over six weeks. Learn more about earthquake kits, which apps you need, Lucy Jones’ most important advice and more at latimes.com/Unshaken.

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  • Magnitude 6.0 earthquake recorded off Oregon

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    A large earthquake was reported at 7:25 p.m. Thursday off the Oregon coast. The magnitude 6.0 quake occurred 183 miles from Bandon, Ore., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

    The earthquake occurred at a depth of 6.2 miles and had an estimated intensity of VI on the modified Mercalli intensity scale, which signifies strong shaking.

    In the last 10 days, there have been no earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby.

    Did you feel this earthquake? Consider reporting what you felt to the USGS.

    Find out what to do before, and during, an earthquake near you by signing up for our Unshaken newsletter, which breaks down emergency preparedness into bite-sized steps over six weeks. Learn more about earthquake kits, which apps you need, Lucy Jones’ most important advice and more at latimes.com/Unshaken.

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  • WATCH: More than 1,000 bald eagles converge at wildlife refuge

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    WATCH: More than 1,000 bald eagles converge at wildlife refuge north of Kansas City

    There gonna be any birds here today? We’re at Les Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge. Oh my gosh, that is so good. On New Year’s Eve I think it was I saw where they had *** record number of eagles. Made about *** 7 hour drive up here and try to get that moon just to the side. I’ve never been here before, but I had some friends that had. The eagles we came here to photograph the eagles and when I pulled into the refuge, I just, I couldn’t, I had to catch my breath. I couldn’t believe how many eagles I was seeing. Oh it’s, it’s awesome. There’s no other place you get to see this many eagles. It’s really neat to be able to see this. The state of Missouri itself is known as one of the most well known states for wintering eagles, and we’ve been seeing an increase in eagles now for years. Our previous record was set on January 3, I believe, 2022, and we had 833 bald eagles in the refuge. Just this past week, we set *** new bald eagle record of 1,012 bald eagles here in the refuge. I’ve never seen this many eagles in one place. All the ones that we’re seeing, uh, that don’t have any white on them are immature bald eagles. As they start to get into that 3 to 44 to 5, you start to see, um, white coloration start to show through on tail feathers and the heads. By the time they’re 5 years old, they usually have *** full white head, white tail, and they’re of breeding age. I’m just blown away by it. Uh, they’re used to people, I suppose they don’t seem to mind us at all, just like right here, those are extremely close. Uh, with my big lens, I can basically just see his head. Uh, they’re, they’re calm, they’re, they’re enjoying their life. I would just encourage folks to come visit. I mean this is *** phenomenal resource for the public. Um, I’m honored to be able to manage, uh, this resource. You can’t beat stepping out here in the refuge and seeing 1000 eagles and uh and what nature has to offer here in northwest Missouri. There’s not *** better place right now that I know of anywhere around here to to see eagles.

    WATCH: More than 1,000 bald eagles converge at wildlife refuge north of Kansas City

    Updated: 6:32 AM EST Jan 10, 2026

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    Less than 100 miles north of Kansas City is a yearly spectacle — the annual bald eagle migration at Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge.”We’ve been seeing an increase in eagles now for years,” said William Kutosky, wildlife refuge manager. Missouri is one of the best-known states for wintering eagles, and 2025-2026 is proving no exception. Loess Bluffs celebrated a new bald eagle record at the refuge just last week. “Our previous record was set on January 3, 2022, and we had 833 bald eagles here,” Kutosky said. “This past week, we set a new bald eagle record.”On Dec. 30, wildlife experts observed 1,012 bald eagles at Loess Bluffs. “I’ve never seen this many eagles in one place,” said Jim Belote.Belote drove in from Conway, Arkansas, to see the migration. “I would just encourage folks to come visit,” Kutosky said. “This is a phenomenal resource for the public.”

    Less than 100 miles north of Kansas City is a yearly spectacle — the annual bald eagle migration at Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge.

    “We’ve been seeing an increase in eagles now for years,” said William Kutosky, wildlife refuge manager.

    Missouri is one of the best-known states for wintering eagles, and 2025-2026 is proving no exception. Loess Bluffs celebrated a new bald eagle record at the refuge just last week.

    “Our previous record was set on January 3, 2022, and we had 833 bald eagles here,” Kutosky said. “This past week, we set a new bald eagle record.”

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    On Dec. 30, wildlife experts observed 1,012 bald eagles at Loess Bluffs.

    “I’ve never seen this many eagles in one place,” said Jim Belote.

    Belote drove in from Conway, Arkansas, to see the migration.

    “I would just encourage folks to come visit,” Kutosky said. “This is a phenomenal resource for the public.”

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  • About 40 people dead and 115 injured in fire at Swiss Alpine bar during New Year’s celebration

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    Axel Clavier felt like he was suffocating inside the Swiss Alpine bar where moments before he’d been ringing in the new year with friends and dozens of other revelers.The 16-year-old from Paris escaped the inferno, which broke out after midnight Thursday, by forcing a window open with a table. But about 40 other partygoers died, including one of Clavier’s friends, falling victim to one of the worst tragedies in Switzerland’s history.The blaze also injured about 115 people, most of them seriously, as it ripped through the crowded Le Constellation bar at the ski resort of Crans-Montana, police said.Clavier told The Associated Press that “two or three” of his friends remained missing hours after the disaster.Fire’s cause remains under investigationValais Canton police commander Frédéric Gisler said during a news conference that work is underway to identify the victims and inform their families, adding that the community is “devastated.”Authorities did not immediately have an exact count of the deceased.Beatrice Pilloud, Valais Canton attorney general, said it was too early to determine the cause of the fire.“At no moment is there a question of any kind of attack,” Pilloud said.She later said the number of people who were in the bar is “unknown,” and its maximum capacity will be part of the investigation.“For the time being, we don’t have any suspects,” she added, when asked if anyone had been arrested over the fire. “An investigation has been opened, not against anyone, but to better understand the circumstances of this dramatic fire.”An evening of celebration turns tragicClavier, the Parisian teenager, said he didn’t see the fire start, but did see waitresses arrive with Champagne bottles with burning sparklers. He lost his jacket, shoes, phone and bank card while fleeing, but “I am still alive and it’s just stuff.”“I’m still in shock,” he added.Two women told French broadcaster BFMTV they were inside when they saw a male bartender lifting a female bartender on his shoulders as she held a lit candle in a bottle. The flames spread, collapsing the wooden ceiling, they told the broadcaster.One of the women described a crowd surge as people frantically tried to escape from a basement nightclub up a narrow flight of stairs and through a narrow door.Another witness speaking to BFMTV described people smashing windows to escape the blaze, some gravely injured, and panicked parents rushing to the scene in cars to see whether their children were trapped inside. The young man said he saw about 20 people scrambling to get out of the smoke and flames and likened what he saw to a horror movie as he watched from across the street.“This evening should have been a moment of celebration and coming together, but it turned into a nightmare,” said Mathias Reynard, head of the regional government of the Valais Canton.Crans-Montana is less than 5 kilometers (3 miles) from Sierre, where 28 people, including many children, were killed when a bus from Belgium crashed inside a Swiss tunnel in 2012.Resort town sits in the heart of the AlpsIn a region busy with tourists skiing on the slopes, the authorities have called on the local population to show caution in the coming days to avoid accidents that could further strain athe area’s lready overwhelmed medical resources.With high-altitude ski runs rising around 3,000 meters (nearly 9,850 feet) in the heart of the Valais region’s snowy peaks and pine forests, Crans-Montana is one of the top venues on the World Cup circuit. The resort will host the best men’s and women’s downhill racers, including Lindsey Vonn, for their final events before the Milan-Cortina Olympics in February. The town’s Crans-sur-Sierre golf club stages the European Masters each August on a picturesque course.Swiss President Guy Parmelin, speaking on his first day in office, said many emergency staff had been “confronted by scenes of indescribable violence and distress.”“This Thursday must be the time of prayer, unity and dignity,” he said. “Switzerland is a strong country not because it is sheltered from drama, but because it knows how to face them with courage and a spirit of mutual help.”___Dazio reported from Berlin and Leicester reported from Paris. Geir Moulson in Berlin and Graham Dunbar in Geneva contributed to this report.

    CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland —

    Axel Clavier felt like he was suffocating inside the Swiss Alpine bar where moments before he’d been ringing in the new year with friends and dozens of other revelers.

    The 16-year-old from Paris escaped the inferno, which broke out after midnight Thursday, by forcing a window open with a table. But about 40 other partygoers died, including one of Clavier’s friends, falling victim to one of the worst tragedies in Switzerland’s history.

    The blaze also injured about 115 people, most of them seriously, as it ripped through the crowded Le Constellation bar at the ski resort of Crans-Montana, police said.

    Clavier told The Associated Press that “two or three” of his friends remained missing hours after the disaster.

    Fire’s cause remains under investigation

    Valais Canton police commander Frédéric Gisler said during a news conference that work is underway to identify the victims and inform their families, adding that the community is “devastated.”

    Authorities did not immediately have an exact count of the deceased.

    Beatrice Pilloud, Valais Canton attorney general, said it was too early to determine the cause of the fire.

    “At no moment is there a question of any kind of attack,” Pilloud said.

    She later said the number of people who were in the bar is “unknown,” and its maximum capacity will be part of the investigation.

    “For the time being, we don’t have any suspects,” she added, when asked if anyone had been arrested over the fire. “An investigation has been opened, not against anyone, but to better understand the circumstances of this dramatic fire.”

    An evening of celebration turns tragic

    Clavier, the Parisian teenager, said he didn’t see the fire start, but did see waitresses arrive with Champagne bottles with burning sparklers. He lost his jacket, shoes, phone and bank card while fleeing, but “I am still alive and it’s just stuff.”

    “I’m still in shock,” he added.

    Two women told French broadcaster BFMTV they were inside when they saw a male bartender lifting a female bartender on his shoulders as she held a lit candle in a bottle. The flames spread, collapsing the wooden ceiling, they told the broadcaster.

    One of the women described a crowd surge as people frantically tried to escape from a basement nightclub up a narrow flight of stairs and through a narrow door.

    Another witness speaking to BFMTV described people smashing windows to escape the blaze, some gravely injured, and panicked parents rushing to the scene in cars to see whether their children were trapped inside. The young man said he saw about 20 people scrambling to get out of the smoke and flames and likened what he saw to a horror movie as he watched from across the street.

    “This evening should have been a moment of celebration and coming together, but it turned into a nightmare,” said Mathias Reynard, head of the regional government of the Valais Canton.

    Crans-Montana is less than 5 kilometers (3 miles) from Sierre, where 28 people, including many children, were killed when a bus from Belgium crashed inside a Swiss tunnel in 2012.

    Resort town sits in the heart of the Alps

    In a region busy with tourists skiing on the slopes, the authorities have called on the local population to show caution in the coming days to avoid accidents that could further strain athe area’s lready overwhelmed medical resources.

    With high-altitude ski runs rising around 3,000 meters (nearly 9,850 feet) in the heart of the Valais region’s snowy peaks and pine forests, Crans-Montana is one of the top venues on the World Cup circuit. The resort will host the best men’s and women’s downhill racers, including Lindsey Vonn, for their final events before the Milan-Cortina Olympics in February. The town’s Crans-sur-Sierre golf club stages the European Masters each August on a picturesque course.

    Swiss President Guy Parmelin, speaking on his first day in office, said many emergency staff had been “confronted by scenes of indescribable violence and distress.”

    “This Thursday must be the time of prayer, unity and dignity,” he said. “Switzerland is a strong country not because it is sheltered from drama, but because it knows how to face them with courage and a spirit of mutual help.”

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    Dazio reported from Berlin and Leicester reported from Paris. Geir Moulson in Berlin and Graham Dunbar in Geneva contributed to this report.

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  • Dozens presumed dead, about 100 injured in fire at Swiss Alps bar during New Year’s celebration

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    Dozens of people are presumed dead and about 100 injured, most of them seriously, following a fire at a bar in a Swiss Alps resort town during a New Year’s celebration, police said Thursday.“Several tens of people” were killed at the bar, Le Constellation, Valais Canton police commander Frédéric Gisler said during a news conference.Work is underway to identify the victims and inform their families but “that will take time and for the time being it is premature to give you a more precise figure,” Gisler said, adding that the community is “devastated.”Beatrice Pilloud, Valais Canton attorney general, said it was too early to determine the cause of the fire. Experts have not yet been able to go inside the wreckage.“At no moment is there a question of any kind of attack,” Pilloud said.An evening of celebration turns tragicOfficials called the blaze an “embrasement généralisé,” a firefighting term describing how a blaze can trigger the release of combustible gases that can then ignite violently and cause what English-speaking firefighters would call a flashover or a backdraft.“This evening should have been a moment of celebration and coming together, but it turned into a nightmare,” said Mathias Rénard, head of the regional government.The injured were so numerous that the intensive care unit and operating theater at the regional hospital quickly hit full capacity, Rénard said.Helicopters and ambulances rushed to the scene to assist victims, including some from different countries, officials said.Swiss President Guy Parmelin said in a social media post that the government’s “thoughts go to the victims, to the injured and their relatives, to whom it addresses its sincere condolences.”Thursday was Parmelin’s first day in office as president as the seven members of Switzerland’s government take turns holding the presidency for one year. Out of respect for the families of the victims, he delayed a traditional New Year address to the nation meant to be broadcast Thursday afternoon, Swiss broadcasters SRF and RTS reported.A witness who spoke to French broadcaster BFMTV described people smashing windows to escape the blaze, some gravely injured, and panicked parents rushing to the scene in cars to see whether their children were trapped inside. The young man said he saw about 20 people scrambling to get out of the smoke and flames and likened what he saw to a horror movie as he watched from across the street.Resort town sits in the heart of the AlpsIn a region busy with tourists skiing on the slopes, the authorities have called on the local population to show caution in the coming days to avoid any accidents that could require medical resources that are already overwhelmed.With high-altitude ski runs at around 1.86 miles in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Crans-Montana is one of the winter sports centers of Switzerland’s ski-crazy Valais region, also home to Zermatt, Verbier and other resorts nestled in the snowy peaks and pine forests drawing winter sports enthusiasts from across the planet. The resort is one of the top race venues on the World Cup circuit in Alpine skiing and will host the next world championships over two weeks in February 2027.In four weeks’ time, the resort will host the best men’s and women’s downhill racers for their last events before going to the Milan Cortina Olympics, which open Feb. 6.Crans-Montana also is a premium venue in international golf. The Crans-sur-Sierre club stages the European Masters each August on a picturesque course with stunning mountains views. Le Constellation bar is about 273 yards down the street from the golf club.Crans-Montana is less than 3 miles from Sierre, Switzerland, where 28 people including many children were killed when a bus from Belgium crashed inside a Swiss tunnel in 2012.The Swiss blaze on Thursday came 25 years after an inferno in the Dutch fishing town of Volendam on New Year’s Eve, which killed 14 people and injured more than 200 as they celebrated in a cafe.

    CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland —

    Dozens of people are presumed dead and about 100 injured, most of them seriously, following a fire at a bar in a Swiss Alps resort town during a New Year’s celebration, police said Thursday.

    “Several tens of people” were killed at the bar, Le Constellation, Valais Canton police commander Frédéric Gisler said during a news conference.

    Work is underway to identify the victims and inform their families but “that will take time and for the time being it is premature to give you a more precise figure,” Gisler said, adding that the community is “devastated.”

    Beatrice Pilloud, Valais Canton attorney general, said it was too early to determine the cause of the fire. Experts have not yet been able to go inside the wreckage.

    “At no moment is there a question of any kind of attack,” Pilloud said.

    An evening of celebration turns tragic

    Officials called the blaze an “embrasement généralisé,” a firefighting term describing how a blaze can trigger the release of combustible gases that can then ignite violently and cause what English-speaking firefighters would call a flashover or a backdraft.

    “This evening should have been a moment of celebration and coming together, but it turned into a nightmare,” said Mathias Rénard, head of the regional government.

    The injured were so numerous that the intensive care unit and operating theater at the regional hospital quickly hit full capacity, Rénard said.

    Helicopters and ambulances rushed to the scene to assist victims, including some from different countries, officials said.

    Swiss President Guy Parmelin said in a social media post that the government’s “thoughts go to the victims, to the injured and their relatives, to whom it addresses its sincere condolences.”

    Thursday was Parmelin’s first day in office as president as the seven members of Switzerland’s government take turns holding the presidency for one year. Out of respect for the families of the victims, he delayed a traditional New Year address to the nation meant to be broadcast Thursday afternoon, Swiss broadcasters SRF and RTS reported.

    A witness who spoke to French broadcaster BFMTV described people smashing windows to escape the blaze, some gravely injured, and panicked parents rushing to the scene in cars to see whether their children were trapped inside. The young man said he saw about 20 people scrambling to get out of the smoke and flames and likened what he saw to a horror movie as he watched from across the street.

    Resort town sits in the heart of the Alps

    In a region busy with tourists skiing on the slopes, the authorities have called on the local population to show caution in the coming days to avoid any accidents that could require medical resources that are already overwhelmed.

    With high-altitude ski runs at around 1.86 miles in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Crans-Montana is one of the winter sports centers of Switzerland’s ski-crazy Valais region, also home to Zermatt, Verbier and other resorts nestled in the snowy peaks and pine forests drawing winter sports enthusiasts from across the planet. The resort is one of the top race venues on the World Cup circuit in Alpine skiing and will host the next world championships over two weeks in February 2027.

    In four weeks’ time, the resort will host the best men’s and women’s downhill racers for their last events before going to the Milan Cortina Olympics, which open Feb. 6.

    Crans-Montana also is a premium venue in international golf. The Crans-sur-Sierre club stages the European Masters each August on a picturesque course with stunning mountains views. Le Constellation bar is about 273 yards down the street from the golf club.

    Crans-Montana is less than 3 miles from Sierre, Switzerland, where 28 people including many children were killed when a bus from Belgium crashed inside a Swiss tunnel in 2012.

    The Swiss blaze on Thursday came 25 years after an inferno in the Dutch fishing town of Volendam on New Year’s Eve, which killed 14 people and injured more than 200 as they celebrated in a cafe.

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  • Magnitude 5.0 earthquake shakes Northern California

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    A magnitude 5.0 earthquake shook Northern California on Sunday afternoon. The temblor was reported at 4:41 p.m. seven miles from Susanville, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

    The earthquake occurred 66 miles from Magalia, Calif., 68 miles from Reno, , 69 miles from Paradise, Calif., and 73 miles from Chico, Calif.

    Moderate shaking was reported near the quake’s epicenter, with light shaking reported as far east as Redding, north into Klamath Falls, Ore., and as far south as Sacramento, according to the USGS.

    In the last 10 days, there has been one earthquake of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby.

    An average of 25 earthquakes with magnitudes of 4.0 to 5.0 occur each year in California and Nevada, according to a recent three-year data sample.

    The earthquake occurred at a depth of 3.4 miles. Did you feel this earthquake? Consider reporting what you felt to the USGS.

    Find out what to do before, and during, an earthquake near you by signing up for our Unshaken newsletter, which breaks down emergency preparedness into bite-sized steps over six weeks. Learn more about earthquake kits, which apps you need, Lucy Jones’ most important advice and more at latimes.com/Unshaken.

    This story was automatically generated by Quakebot, a computer application that monitors the latest earthquakes detected by the USGS. A Times editor reviewed the post before it was published. If you’re interested in learning more about the system, visit our list of frequently asked questions.

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  • Business jet crashes at North Carolina airport; deaths reported

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    Deaths have been reported after a business jet crashed while attempting to land at a regional airport in North Carolina, according to a local sheriff.“I can confirm there were fatalities,” Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell said. Campbell did not elaborate on how many people were killed.Video above: Crash scene at Statesville Regional Airport in North CarolinaThe jet crashed while attempting to make a landing at Statesville Regional Airport around 10:15 a.m. Thursday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The Hearst Television National Investigative Unit found that FAA records show the plane that crashed was a Cessna 550 Citation, a smaller jet often used by businesses. This Citation was built in 1981 and last certified for flight in March of this year.Flight plans show the plane was bound for Sarasota, Florida, and had three additional flights planned for Thursday. From Sarasota, the plane had planned to fly to Treasure Cay International Airport in the Bahamas before returning to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and then to Statesville by evening.Flight tracking data reviewed by the National Investigative Unit shows the jet departed Statesville Regional at approximately 10:06 am. The jet reached its highest altitude — approximately 2,000 feet — less than two minutes after departure and about a mile from the airport, and then it began to descend.It continued descending and at approximately 11 miles from the airport, the plane turned back and made an attempt to fly directly back to the airport. The final recorded data point, about nine minutes after takeoff, shows the plane less than a half-mile from the airport near the Lakewood Golf Club about 800 feet of altitude and approximately 109 mph. On its website, the airport says it provides corporate aviation facilities for Fortune 500 companies and several NASCAR teams. The airport, about 45 miles north of Charlotte, is currently closed. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

    STATESVILLE, N.C. —

    Deaths have been reported after a business jet crashed while attempting to land at a regional airport in North Carolina, according to a local sheriff.

    “I can confirm there were fatalities,” Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell said. Campbell did not elaborate on how many people were killed.

    Video above: Crash scene at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina

    The jet crashed while attempting to make a landing at Statesville Regional Airport around 10:15 a.m. Thursday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

    The Hearst Television National Investigative Unit found that FAA records show the plane that crashed was a Cessna 550 Citation, a smaller jet often used by businesses. This Citation was built in 1981 and last certified for flight in March of this year.

    Flight plans show the plane was bound for Sarasota, Florida, and had three additional flights planned for Thursday. From Sarasota, the plane had planned to fly to Treasure Cay International Airport in the Bahamas before returning to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and then to Statesville by evening.

    Flight tracking data reviewed by the National Investigative Unit shows the jet departed Statesville Regional at approximately 10:06 am. The jet reached its highest altitude — approximately 2,000 feet — less than two minutes after departure and about a mile from the airport, and then it began to descend.

    It continued descending and at approximately 11 miles from the airport, the plane turned back and made an attempt to fly directly back to the airport. The final recorded data point, about nine minutes after takeoff, shows the plane less than a half-mile from the airport near the Lakewood Golf Club about 800 feet of altitude and approximately 109 mph.

    On its website, the airport says it provides corporate aviation facilities for Fortune 500 companies and several NASCAR teams. The airport, about 45 miles north of Charlotte, is currently closed.

    This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

    The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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  • Pilgrims flock to celebrate Virgin of Guadalupe — the ‘mother of Mexico’

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    MEXICO CITY — Edivaldo Hernández Villar crawled on his knees toward the Basilica of Guadalupe, wincing and whispering prayers.

    It was the final stretch of a punishing four-day pilgrimage to Mexico’s most venerated shrine, where Catholics believe the Virgin Mary miraculously appeared nearly 500 years ago.

    Hernández, his wife and their teen son had trekked 100 miles from their rural village to the nation’s capital, walking with heavy backpacks all day and sleeping under the stars at night. As with an estimated 10 million other Mexicans who will make their way to the basilica this month, their journey had been an act of faith, of penitence, and of thanks.

    “You endure cold, you endure hunger, you cross mountains,” said Hernández, a 34-year-old farmer. “All for her.”

    There is no figure more central to Mexican religious, cultural and national identity than the Virgin of Guadalupe.

    Her serene gaze is ubiquitous, adorning T-shirts, trucks and the walls of most homes. People name their children after her and tattoo their skin with her likeness: a queenly woman surrounded by sunbeams, her head bowed in prayer.

    Ada Carrillo, one of the devout who crowded the basilica this week, said she unites all of Mexico, transcending political, geographic and class divides. Even President Claudia Sheinbaum, who is Jewish, has worn clothes emblazoned with the image of Guadalupe.

    The Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City fills with pilgrims during the week of her feast day, which was celebrated Friday.

    A few days before the Virgin’s feast day on Friday, Carrillo looked around the vast plaza outside the grand church, where Indigenous dancers from southern states mingled with cowboys from the north and cosmopolitan types from Mexico City. Competing bands played booming, brass-heavy songs. Teenagers and street dogs dozed in the sun. A priest gave nonstop blessings, flinging holy water from a pink plastic bucket.

    “Here there are no colors, no classes,” Carrillo said. “Just faith.”

    It was in the winter of 1531, a few years after the Spanish conquest, when the virgin was said to have miraculously appeared at the base of Tepeyac Hill, a site where the Aztecs had worshiped the goddess Tonantzin. An Indigenous man named Juan Diego said she spoke to him in his native Nahuatl, and asked him to build a church in her honor.

    A skeptical Catholic bishop disregarded Juan Diego’s story at first. To help Juan Diego, who was later named a saint, prove his story, the Virgin is said to have imprinted her image on his cloak. That was on Dec. 12, a date celebrated by Mexicans ever since.

    People sing in front of an altar to the Virgin of Guadalupe, while pilgrims stop to speak to her and ask for favors

    People sing in front of an altar to the Virgin of Guadalupe, while pilgrims stop to speak to her and ask for favors. .

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    A man holds the cross he wears alongside a pendant of the Virgin of Guadalupe.

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    Alison Juarez, 14, an from Santiago Tepepa, Hidalgo, poses in her traditional attire

    1. A man holds the cross he wears alongside a pendant of the Virgin of Guadalupe. 2. Alison Juárez, 14, from Santiago Tepepa in Hidalgo state, wore traditional attire to perform with a group in a procession at the Basilica of Guadalupe.

    Now, millions come to the basilica, where the cloak is displayed, each December, with most arriving in the days leading up to Dec. 12. At midnight on that day, devotees famously sing Las Mañanitas, the traditional birthday song, for the Virgin, and set off fireworks.

    Pilgrims come from across Mexico, arriving on foot, motorcycle, bicycle, bus and even wheelchair. Many, like Hernández, knee-walk across the stones of the vast plaza to the basilica’s doors.

    The working class La Villa neighborhood of Mexico City where the basilica is located fills with trucks festooned with with wreaths and Christmas lights and hordes of pilgrims camping in the streets.

    People come bearing roses to ask for help — with matters of health, of heart, of business. They come to pray for peace for relatives who have passed.

    Others come to express gratitude for miracles that they credit to the Virgin.

    Carrillo, 46, had been told by doctors years ago that she was infertile. She had traveled to the basilica from her home in Tabasco state to beg Guadalupe to bestow on her at least one child.

    This week, Carrillo walked the steps to the basilica with her daughter, Ximena, a busy high school school student who just celebrated her 15th birthday.

    As Carrillo lighted a candle for Guadalupe, tears welled. She pulled her daughter close and murmured a small prayer. “Thank you for the blessing,” she said.

    Each December about 10 million people will visit the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City.

    Each December about 10 million people will visit the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City.

    The basilica is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the world, and on this afternoon drew tour groups from Vietnam, China and the United States. Inside the cavernous church, priests celebrated Mass hourly, and an electronic walkway kept visitors from lingering in front of Juan Diego’s famous cape.

    Religious scholars say the tradition of Guadalupe, which mixes Indigenous beliefs with Christian ones, helped solidify Catholicism’s dominance in Mexico. It has also helped prevent the encroachment of evangelical Christianity seen in many other parts of Latin America, with few here willing to give up their devotion to the “Virgencita,” as Guadalupe is widely known.

    Significantly, Mexico’s Virgin has brown skin, a detail not lost on the Indigenous population, today or centuries ago. Today some Mexicans refer to her as Guadalupe Tonantzin.

    Theresa Sanchez, 66, a retiree from Mexico City who arrived with the help of a cane, said she sees Guadalupe as a connection to Mexico’s Indigenous past and views her pilgrimage to the basilica as a way to “thank Mother Earth for all that she had given us.”

    She views the cult of Guadalupe as both an effort by the Spanish to promote the adoption of Catholicism in the New World and an opportunity for native Mexicans to who “couldn’t maintain their beliefs in an open way” to preserve traditions.

    Pilgrims pass by a blessing station, where a priest sprinkles believers with holy water, at the Basilica of Guadalupe.

    Pilgrims pass by a blessing station where they are sprayed with holy water inside the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

    Many pilgrims arrived at the basilica with artifacts of devotion — mostly statues of Guadalupe from their local churches. Safely bringing the blessed objects home was an important part of the journey. Many pilgrims take turns running hundreds of miles back to their pueblos, carrying a torch lighted at the foot of Tepeyac.

    Antonio and Jesús Zamora, brothers from Michoacán state, were preparing to run 260 miles back to their hometown. Antonio, 70, had recently been declared free of prostate cancer, and said that with every step he would be thanking Guadalupe for his quick recovery. She was, he said, the “mother of Mexico.”

    Zamora and his younger brother have lived for decades in Missouri, where Zamora worked until retiring from the hotel business. During all that time, he said he returned to Mexico every December to visit the shrine.

    Guadalupe Ascencion crawls to the top of Hill of Tepeyac accompanied by his family and others

    Guadalupe Ascencion from Huamantla, Tlaxcala, crawls to the top of Tepeyac Hill accompanied by his wife, Jacqueline Maximo, and their children, Astrid, Hannytzi and Angel, on Thursday. His family says he does this every year to thank the Virgin for the favors he asks of her.

    He has asked Guadalupe for good health, for a strong family and for an end to the cartel violence plaguing his home state.

    “I pray for peace,” he said. “For Michoacán. For Mexico. For the United States. For the world.”

    This year, he said, he also thought about the immigrants in America who weren’t able to visit the basilica because they lack documents allowing them to travel between Mexico and the U.S.

    The immigrant community, he said, had been battered like never before in recent months. He also asked Guadalupe to help them.

    “I prayed for my people,” Zamora said. “And I prayed for Donald Trump, too.”

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  • Pair of earthquakes shake Riverside County near Idyllwild

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    Two earthquakes were reported Thursday just after 5:30 p.m. about six miles southwest of Idyllwild in Riverside County.

    The first was a magnitude 3.8 quake, which was followed a minute later by a magnitude 3.5 temblor, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

    The quakes were about four miles from Valle Vista, eight miles from Hemet, nine miles from San Jacinto and 13 miles from Beaumont. According to the USGS, the quakes caused light shaking as far west as Cathedral City and as far east as Murrieta.

    In the last 10 days, there have been no earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby.

    An average of 234 earthquakes with magnitudes of 3.0 and 4.0 occur each year in California and Nevada, according to a recent three-year data sample.

    The first earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.7 miles and the second at 10.4 miles. Did you feel this earthquake? Consider reporting what you felt to the USGS.

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  • Hundreds of families wait in line for Thanksgiving food giveaway in Winter Park

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    A LOT OF PEOPLE IN CENTRAL FLORIDA NEED HELP PUTTING FOOD ON THE TABLE, AND THIS LINE OF CARS WAITING FOR A THANKSGIVING MEAL IS PART OF THE PROOF. THIS EVENT WAS PUT ON BY THE HISPANIC AMERICAN ALLIANCE GROUP IN WINTER PARK AND WESH TWO MICHELLE MEREDITH REPORTS. SOME PEOPLE GOT IN LINE LAST NIGHT. THERE WAS MUSIC, PEOPLE DANCING, FRUIT CRATES THAT WERE CREATIVELY TURNED INTO SUN HATS. IT LOOKED LIKE A PARTY. BUT TAKE A CLOSER LOOK. AND THERE WAS FOOD BEING STUFFED INTO CARS THAT PULLED UP ONE AFTER ANOTHER IN A LINE THAT SEEMED NEVER ENDING BECAUSE THIS WAS BETTER THAN A PARTY. IT WAS A FOOD GIVEAWAY PUT ON BY THE HISPANIC AMERICAN ALLIANCE GROUP, AND THE JOINT WAS JUMPING. THEY TELL US THEY STARTED THIS FOOD GIVEAWAY DURING THE PANDEMIC, AND 75 FAMILIES SHOWED UP. AND SINCE THAT TIME IT HAS JUST EXPLODED BECAUSE OF THE NEED. THE FOOD WAS SUPPLIED BY SECOND HARVEST AND WINN-DIXIE, BOTH CONTRIBUTING A TOTAL OF 56,000 POUNDS OF IT. WITH WINN-DIXIE PITCHING IN 500 TURKEYS. I’VE BEEN AMAZED TODAY WITH THE AMOUNT OF PEOPLE I MEAN, IT’S 500 THAT WE’VE WE’VE SIGNED UP TO BE ABLE TO TAKE CARE OF. PEOPLE HAVE BEEN LINED UP HERE SINCE LAST NIGHT, AND THAT’S A BIG DEAL. AND EVEN THIS MORNING, COMING IN AT 630, THEY WERE LINED UP DOWN THE STREET A COUPLE OF MILES, AND FROM CHOPPER TWO WE COULD SEE THE LINE GOT OUR ATTENTION AND THE ATTENTION OF THE FOLKS WHO WAITED HOURS TO GET A CHANCE AT A FIRST CLASS THANKSGIVING DINNER. I CAN EAT DINNER FOR THIS BECAUSE IT’S TOO MUCH. IT’S SAD BECAUSE PEOPLE IS NEEDED, BUT IT’S HAPPINESS THAT WE CAN HELP THEM. SO THAT IS A IS A JOINT OF DIFFERENT EMOTIONS AT THE SAME TIME. HAPPINESS THAT ON THIS DAY SEEMED TO PUT A SMILE ON EVERYONE’S FACE. COVERING ORANGE COUNTY AND WINTER PARK MICHELLE MEREDITH WESH TWO NEWS. RIGHT NOW YOU CAN HELP GET FOOD TO STRUGGLING NEIGHBORS. WESH TWO NEWS. SHARE YOUR CHRISTMAS FOOD AND FUND DRIVE BENEFITS. SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK. IF YOU’RE ABLE TO, WE HOPE YOU’LL HELP BY GIVING ONLINE OR STARTING A FOOD DRIVE. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT OUR NEIGHBORS WHO NEED IT MOST. ALL OF THE DETAILS ARE ON THE SHARE

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    A Thanksgiving food giveaway organized by the Hispanic American Alliance Group in Winter Park provided meals to hundreds of families, with some arriving the night before to secure their spot in line.The event featured music, dancing, and creatively repurposed fruit crates as sunhats, creating a festive atmosphere as cars lined up to receive food. The giveaway, which began during the pandemic, has grown significantly due to increasing demand.The food was supplied by Second Harvest and Winn-Dixie, contributing a total of 56,000 pounds of food, including 500 turkeys.”I’ve been amazed with the amount of people,” said Shawn Sloan from Winn-Dixie. “It was 500 the amount of people we signed up to take care of, and people have been here since last night, and even coming in at 6:30, there were people lined up down the street a couple of miles.”From Chopper 2, the line of cars waiting for food stretched for miles, capturing the attention of those waiting for hours to receive a Thanksgiving dinner. “I can eat dinner.. for this…it’s too much,” said Matilde Canela, who picked up food at the event.Lorena Ortega from the Hispanic American Alliance Group expressed mixed emotions about the event. “It’s sad because people are needing but it’s happiness that we can help them, so it’s a joint emotion as the same time,” she said.The event brought smiles to many faces, highlighting the community’s spirit of giving and support during the holiday season.

    WINTER PARK, Fla. —

    A Thanksgiving food giveaway organized by the Hispanic American Alliance Group in Winter Park provided meals to hundreds of families, with some arriving the night before to secure their spot in line.

    The event featured music, dancing, and creatively repurposed fruit crates as sunhats, creating a festive atmosphere as cars lined up to receive food. The giveaway, which began during the pandemic, has grown significantly due to increasing demand.

    The food was supplied by Second Harvest and Winn-Dixie, contributing a total of 56,000 pounds of food, including 500 turkeys.

    “I’ve been amazed with the amount of people,” said Shawn Sloan from Winn-Dixie. “It was 500 the amount of people we signed up to take care of, and people have been here since last night, and even coming in at 6:30, there were people lined up down the street a couple of miles.”

    From Chopper 2, the line of cars waiting for food stretched for miles, capturing the attention of those waiting for hours to receive a Thanksgiving dinner. “I can eat dinner.. for this…it’s too much,” said Matilde Canela, who picked up food at the event.

    Lorena Ortega from the Hispanic American Alliance Group expressed mixed emotions about the event. “It’s sad because people are needing but it’s happiness that we can help them, so it’s a joint emotion as the same time,” she said.

    The event brought smiles to many faces, highlighting the community’s spirit of giving and support during the holiday season.

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  • 6.3 magnitude earthquake kills at least 10 people in Afghanistan

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    A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake shook northern Afghanistan before dawn Monday, killing at least 10 people and injuring 260 others, an Afghan health official said.According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake’s epicenter was located 22 kilometers (14 miles) west-southwest of Khulm, Afghanistan, at a depth of 28 kilometers (17 miles). It struck at 12:59 a.m. Monday local time, the USGS said.Video above: Earthquake destroys villages in eastern AfghanistanSharafat Zaman, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Health, said at least 10 people died and 260 were injured in the earthquake.Yousaf Hammad, a spokesman for Afghanistan’s disaster management agency, said most of the injured suffered minor wounds and were discharged after receiving initial treatment.In Kabul, the Ministry of Defense announced that rescue and emergency aid teams have reached the areas affected by last night’s earthquake in the provinces of Balkh and Samangan, which suffered the most damage, and have begun rescue operations, including transporting the injured and assisting affected families.According to the Afghan officials, the earthquake was also felt in Mazar-e-Sharif, the capital of northern Balkh province.In Mazar-e-Sharif, footage on social media showed that the earthquake caused some damage to the historic Blue Mosque. Several bricks fell from the walls, but the mosque remained intact. The centuries-old site is one of Afghanistan’s most revered religious landmarks and a major gathering place during Islamic and cultural festivals.The quake was felt in the capital, Kabul, and several other provinces in Afghanistan. The Defense Ministry, in a statement, said pieces of rock falling from the mountains briefly blocked a main highway linking Kabul to Mazar-e-Sharif, but the road was later reopened. It said some people who were injured and trapped along the highway were transported to the hospital.Afghanistan has been rattled by a series of earthquakes in recent years and the impoverished country often faces difficulty in responding to such natural disasters, especially in remote regions.Buildings in Afghanistan tend to be low-rise constructions, mostly of concrete and brick, with homes in rural and outlying areas made from mud bricks and wood. Many are poorly built.A magnitude 6.0 earthquake on Aug. 31, 2025, in eastern Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan killed more than 2,200 people. On Oct. 7, 2023, a magnitude 6.3 quake followed by strong aftershocks left at least 4,000 people dead, according to the Taliban government.

    KABUL, Kabul —

    A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake shook northern Afghanistan before dawn Monday, killing at least 10 people and injuring 260 others, an Afghan health official said.

    According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake’s epicenter was located 22 kilometers (14 miles) west-southwest of Khulm, Afghanistan, at a depth of 28 kilometers (17 miles). It struck at 12:59 a.m. Monday local time, the USGS said.

    Video above: Earthquake destroys villages in eastern Afghanistan

    Sharafat Zaman, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Health, said at least 10 people died and 260 were injured in the earthquake.

    Yousaf Hammad, a spokesman for Afghanistan’s disaster management agency, said most of the injured suffered minor wounds and were discharged after receiving initial treatment.

    In Kabul, the Ministry of Defense announced that rescue and emergency aid teams have reached the areas affected by last night’s earthquake in the provinces of Balkh and Samangan, which suffered the most damage, and have begun rescue operations, including transporting the injured and assisting affected families.

    According to the Afghan officials, the earthquake was also felt in Mazar-e-Sharif, the capital of northern Balkh province.

    In Mazar-e-Sharif, footage on social media showed that the earthquake caused some damage to the historic Blue Mosque. Several bricks fell from the walls, but the mosque remained intact. The centuries-old site is one of Afghanistan’s most revered religious landmarks and a major gathering place during Islamic and cultural festivals.

    The quake was felt in the capital, Kabul, and several other provinces in Afghanistan. The Defense Ministry, in a statement, said pieces of rock falling from the mountains briefly blocked a main highway linking Kabul to Mazar-e-Sharif, but the road was later reopened. It said some people who were injured and trapped along the highway were transported to the hospital.

    Afghanistan has been rattled by a series of earthquakes in recent years and the impoverished country often faces difficulty in responding to such natural disasters, especially in remote regions.

    Buildings in Afghanistan tend to be low-rise constructions, mostly of concrete and brick, with homes in rural and outlying areas made from mud bricks and wood. Many are poorly built.

    A magnitude 6.0 earthquake on Aug. 31, 2025, in eastern Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan killed more than 2,200 people. On Oct. 7, 2023, a magnitude 6.3 quake followed by strong aftershocks left at least 4,000 people dead, according to the Taliban government.

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  • Obiri sets women’s NYC Marathon course record, Kipruto wins men’s race in photo finish

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    Hellen Obiri of Kenya set a women’s course record to win the New York City Marathon on Sunday while compatriot Benson Kipruto won the men’s race by edging Alexander Mutiso in a photo finish.Obiri, who also won the race in 2023, finished in 2 hours, 19 minutes and 51 seconds. Obiri was running with 2022 winner Sharon Lokedi until she pulled away from her countrymate in the final mile, surging ahead and winning easily, besting the previous course record of 2:22.31 set by Margaret Okayo in 2003.Defending champion Sheila Chepkirui finished third. All three beat the previous course best.Kipruto and Mutiso separated themselves from the chase pack in the men’s race heading into Mile 24. Kipruto seemed to have put the race away, pulling away from Mutiso in the last 200 meters. But Mutiso, who also is from Kenyan, wasn’t done, surging in the last 50 meters before just falling short. Kipruto finished in 2:08.09. Mutiso was a hair behind, finishing with the same time.Kenyan Albert Korir, who won in 2021, was third, giving Kenya a sweep of the top three spots in both the men’s and women’s races. Joel Reichow was the top American, coming in sixth.Eliud Kipchoge, who turns 41 next week, wrapped up a historic run as one of the most accomplished marathoners in the sport. He ran the New York City Marathon for the first time and finished 17th.On the women’s side, the trio of former champions separated themselves heading into the Bronx at Mile 20. American Fiona O’Keeffe and Dutch runner Sifan Hassan had made it a pack of five once the group entered Manhattan a few miles earlier but couldn’t hang on for the final six miles.This was the first time that the previous three women’s winners had been in the same race since 2018. The trio didn’t disappoint, putting forth stellar efforts. It was the second straight year that Kenyans took the top three spots.O’Keeffe finished fourth, with fellow American Annie Frisbie finishing fifth. Hassan, who won the Sydney Marathon two months ago, was next. Four of the top nine finishers were Americans.The 26.2-mile course took runners through all five boroughs of New York, starting in Staten Island and ending in Manhattan’s Central Park. This is the 49th year the race has been in all five boroughs. Before that, the route was completely in Central Park. The first race had only 55 finishers while a record 55,642 people finished last year, the largest in the history of the sport until the London Marathon broke it earlier this year.The weather was great to run in, with temperatures in the 50s Fahrenheit when the race started.

    Hellen Obiri of Kenya set a women’s course record to win the New York City Marathon on Sunday while compatriot Benson Kipruto won the men’s race by edging Alexander Mutiso in a photo finish.

    Obiri, who also won the race in 2023, finished in 2 hours, 19 minutes and 51 seconds. Obiri was running with 2022 winner Sharon Lokedi until she pulled away from her countrymate in the final mile, surging ahead and winning easily, besting the previous course record of 2:22.31 set by Margaret Okayo in 2003.

    Defending champion Sheila Chepkirui finished third. All three beat the previous course best.

    Kipruto and Mutiso separated themselves from the chase pack in the men’s race heading into Mile 24. Kipruto seemed to have put the race away, pulling away from Mutiso in the last 200 meters. But Mutiso, who also is from Kenyan, wasn’t done, surging in the last 50 meters before just falling short. Kipruto finished in 2:08.09. Mutiso was a hair behind, finishing with the same time.

    Kenyan Albert Korir, who won in 2021, was third, giving Kenya a sweep of the top three spots in both the men’s and women’s races. Joel Reichow was the top American, coming in sixth.

    Eliud Kipchoge, who turns 41 next week, wrapped up a historic run as one of the most accomplished marathoners in the sport. He ran the New York City Marathon for the first time and finished 17th.

    On the women’s side, the trio of former champions separated themselves heading into the Bronx at Mile 20. American Fiona O’Keeffe and Dutch runner Sifan Hassan had made it a pack of five once the group entered Manhattan a few miles earlier but couldn’t hang on for the final six miles.

    This was the first time that the previous three women’s winners had been in the same race since 2018. The trio didn’t disappoint, putting forth stellar efforts. It was the second straight year that Kenyans took the top three spots.

    O’Keeffe finished fourth, with fellow American Annie Frisbie finishing fifth. Hassan, who won the Sydney Marathon two months ago, was next. Four of the top nine finishers were Americans.

    The 26.2-mile course took runners through all five boroughs of New York, starting in Staten Island and ending in Manhattan’s Central Park. This is the 49th year the race has been in all five boroughs. Before that, the route was completely in Central Park. The first race had only 55 finishers while a record 55,642 people finished last year, the largest in the history of the sport until the London Marathon broke it earlier this year.

    The weather was great to run in, with temperatures in the 50s Fahrenheit when the race started.

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  • Echoing the raids in L.A., parts of Chicago are untouched by ICE, others under siege

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    CHICAGO — Since the Trump administration announced its intention to accelerate and forcefully detain and deport thousands of immigrants here, the Chicago area is a split screen between everyday life and a city under siege.

    As many people shop, go to work, walk their dogs and stroll with their friends through parks, others are being chased down, tear-gassed, detained and assaulted by federal agents carrying out immigration sweeps.

    The situation is similar to what occurred in Los Angeles in summer, as ICE swept through Southern California, grabbing people off the street and raiding car washes and Home Depots in predominantly Latino areas, while leaving large swaths of the region untouched.

    Take Sunday, the day of the Chicago Marathon.

    Some 50,000 runners hailing from more than 100 countries and 50 states, gathered downtown to dash, jog and slog over 26.3 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and city streets.

    The sun was bright, the temperatures hovered in the upper-60s, and leaves of maple, oak, aspen and ginkgo trees colored the city with splashes of yellow, orange and red.

    Demonstrators march outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Broadview, Ill., on Oct. 10.

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    It was one of those rare, glorious Midwestern fall days when everyone comes outside to soak in the sunlight, knowing the gloom and cold of winter is about to take hold.

    At 12:30, Ludwig Marchel and Karen Vanherck of Belgium strolled west along East Monroe Street, through Millennium Park. They smiled and proudly wore medals around their necks commemorating their marathon achievement. They said they were not concerned about coming to Chicago, despite news stories depicting violent protests and raids, and the Trump administration’s description of the city as “war torn,” a “hellhole,” a “killing field” and “the most dangerous city in the world.”

    “Honestly. I was mostly worried that the government shutdown was somehow going to affect my flight,” said Marchel. He said he hadn’t seen anything during his few days in town that would suggest the city was unsafe.

    Another man, who declined to give his name, said he had come from Mexico City to complete the race. He said he wasn’t concerned, either.

    “I have my passport, I have a visa, and I have money,” he said. “Why should I be concerned?”

    At that same moment, 10 miles northwest, a community was being tear-gassed.

    Dozens of residents in the quiet, leafy neighborhood of Albany Park had gathered in the street to shout “traitor” and “Nazi” as federal immigration agents grabbed a man and attempted to detain others.

    According to witness accounts, agents in at least three vehicles got out and started shoving people to the ground before throwing tear gas canisters into the street. Videos of the event show masked agents tackling a person in a red shirt, throwing a person in a skeleton costume to the ground, and violently hurling a bicycle out of the street as several plumes of smoke billow into the air. A woman can be heard screaming while neighbors yell at the agents.

    Last week, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order requiring agents to issue two warnings before using riot control weapons such as tear gas, chemical sprays, plastic bullets and flash grenades.

    Witnesses told the Chicago Sun-Times that no warnings had been given.

    Deirdre Anglin, community member from Chicago, takes part in a demonstration

    Deirdre Anglin, community member from Chicago, takes part in a demonstration near an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Broadview, Ill., on Oct. 10.

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    Since Trump’s “Operation Midway Blitz” was initiated more than six weeks ago, roughly 1,000 people have been arrested or detained.

    At the ICE detention facility, in Broadview — a suburb 12 miles west of downtown — there have been daily protests. While most have been peaceful, some have devolved into physical clashes between federal agents or police and protesters.

    In September, federal agents shot pepper balls and tear gas at protesters peacefully gathering outside the facility. On Saturday, local law enforcement forced protesters away from the site with riot sticks and threats of tear gas. Several protesters were knocked to the ground and forcefully handcuffed. By the end of the evening, 15 people had been arrested.

    Early Sunday afternoon, roughly two dozen protesters returned to the site. They played music, danced, socialized and heckled ICE vehicles as they entered and exited the fenced-off facility.

    In a largely Latino Chicago neighborhood called Little Village, things appeared peaceful Sunday afternoon.

    Known affectionately by its residents as the “Midwestern capital of Mexico,” the district of 85,000 is predominantly Latino. Michael Rodriguez, a Chicago city councilman and the neighborhood’s alderman, said 85% of the population is of Mexican descent.

    On Sunday afternoon, traditional Mexican music was being broadcast to the street via loudspeakers from the OK Corral VIP, a western wear store.

    Officers in riot gear confront a protester wearing a sun hat and serape

    Demonstrators protest near an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Broadview, Ill., on Oct. 10.

    (Kayana Szymczak/For The Times)

    Along East 26th Street, where shops and buildings are painted with brightly colored murals depicting Mexican folklore, history and wildlife — such as a golden eagle and jaguar — a family sat at a table eating lunch, while two young women, in their early 20s, laughed and chattered as they strolled west toward Kedzie Avenue.

    Rodriguez said that despite appearances, “people are afraid.”

    He said he spoke with a teacher who complained that several of her elementary-school aged students have stopped coming to class. Their parents are too afraid to walk them or drive them to school, hearing stories of other parents who have been arrested or detained by ICE agents at other campuses in the city — in front of their terrified children.

    Rodriguez’s wife, whom he described as a dark-skinned Latina with degrees from DePaul and Northwestern universities, won’t leave the house without her passport.

    At a barber shop called Peluqueria 5 Star Fades Estrellas on 26th, a coiffeur named Juan Garcia sat in a chair near the store entrance. He had a towel draped over the back of his neck. He said his English was limited, but he knew enough to tell a visitor that business was bad.

    “People aren’t coming in,” he said. “They are afraid.”

    Victor Sanchez, the owner of a taco truck parked on Kedzie Road, about a half-mile south of town, said his clientele — mostly construction workers and landscapers — have largely disappeared.

    “Business is down 60%,” he said to a customer. “I don’t know if they have been taken, or if they are too afraid to come out. All I know is they aren’t coming here anymore.”

    Rodriguez said that ICE agents have arrested people who live in his neighborhood, but those arrests took place outside the borders of his district.

    “I think they know this is a well-organized and aware neighborhood,” he said. “I think they’ve cased it and decided to grab people on the outskirts.”

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  • Runners test cross-training theory to prepare for marathons

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    Orangetheory classes in Orlando are helping runners prepare for marathons by offering a comprehensive workout that combines running, rowing, and strength training to boost endurance and prevent injuries.Inside the class, the focus is on heart rate, hustle, and sweat, providing a full-body workout that benefits runners of all levels.”It’s really a full-body workout, which is great. You’re getting everything,” Orangetheory Coach Danielle Sisco said.”We break it all down and we’re really just trying to build a stronger body, build up your metabolism and have you leaving feeling fantastic, ” Orangetheory Fitness Coach Thomas Stoakes said. The workout split at Orangetheory includes running, rowing, and strength training, designed to enhance endurance, build strength, and prevent injuries.”One thing I’ve learned: runners love running, lifters love lifting. We do it all here. But those that just hone in on running tend to be more injury-prone. That durability you build on the weight floor goes miles out on the course,” Stoakes said. Stoakes, gearing up for his fifth full marathon, and Sisco, training for her first half-marathon, are among those benefiting from the balanced approach.”I feel like having been focused on lifting legs and getting my legs stronger and then strength training as a whole… It’s made me a stronger runner. I didn’t realize that I could be faster from lifting, but I do feel like that’s what happened for me,” Sisco said.The misconception that one must choose between strength training and running is dispelled in these classes, where cross-training in the Orange Room enhances every mile on the road.”My basis at Orangetheory, I wasn’t sure how great I was going to be running outside because I mostly ran here, but it’s translated so well. My training in here has really helped me with my training outside,” Sisco said.Every rep and stride in the class brings runners one step closer to their finish line, demonstrating the power of cross-training in marathon preparation.

    WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. —

    Orangetheory classes in Orlando are helping runners prepare for marathons by offering a comprehensive workout that combines running, rowing, and strength training to boost endurance and prevent injuries.

    Inside the class, the focus is on heart rate, hustle, and sweat, providing a full-body workout that benefits runners of all levels.

    “It’s really a full-body workout, which is great. You’re getting everything,” Orangetheory Coach Danielle Sisco said.

    “We break it all down and we’re really just trying to build a stronger body, build up your metabolism and have you leaving feeling fantastic, ” Orangetheory Fitness Coach Thomas Stoakes said.

    The workout split at Orangetheory includes running, rowing, and strength training, designed to enhance endurance, build strength, and prevent injuries.

    “One thing I’ve learned: runners love running, lifters love lifting. We do it all here. But those that just hone in on running tend to be more injury-prone. That durability you build on the weight floor goes miles out on the course,” Stoakes said.

    Stoakes, gearing up for his fifth full marathon, and Sisco, training for her first half-marathon, are among those benefiting from the balanced approach.

    “I feel like having been focused on lifting legs and getting my legs stronger and then strength training as a whole… It’s made me a stronger runner. I didn’t realize that I could be faster from lifting, but I do feel like that’s what happened for me,” Sisco said.

    The misconception that one must choose between strength training and running is dispelled in these classes, where cross-training in the Orange Room enhances every mile on the road.

    “My basis at Orangetheory, I wasn’t sure how great I was going to be running outside because I mostly ran here, but it’s translated so well. My training in here has really helped me with my training outside,” Sisco said.

    Every rep and stride in the class brings runners one step closer to their finish line, demonstrating the power of cross-training in marathon preparation.

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  • Nearly $1.1B to be spent on ‘Smart Wall’ at California border under ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

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    CONCERNING HER FIRING. THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCED IT’S PLANNING TO BUILD NEW SECTIONS OF THE SOUTHERN BORDER WALL. THE NEW BARRIERS WOULD EXTEND NEARLY TEN MILES ALONG THE SAN DIEGO MEXICO BORDER. KCRA 3’S ANDREA FLORES HAS BEEN COVERING THE SOUTHERN BORDER FOR MORE THAN THREE YEARS. UNDER THE BIDEN AND TRUMP ADMINISTRATION. SHE JOINS US WITH WHAT THIS MEANS FOR BORDER SAFETY AND HOW IT’S GETTING FUNDED. SO THE NEW WALL SYSTEM IS BEING FUNDED BY THE SO-CALLED BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL ACT, AND IT GIVES CBP MORE THAN $46 BILLION THROUGH 2029 FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS. SO THIS IS VIDEO FROM KCRA 3’S TIME AT THE BORDER. THIS WAS BACK IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR WHEN THOUSANDS OF MILITARY TROOPS WERE SENT TO THE AREA TO ASSIST CBP WITH SURVEILLANCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE. NOW, THE PROPOSED BARRIERS WOULD BE BUILT NEAR THE TECATE AND OTAY MESA PORTS OF ENTRY. CBP SAYS IT PLANS TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN NEARLY TEN MILES OF BORDER WALL. IT ALSO PLANS TO ADD NEARLY 52 MILES OF IMPROVED INFRASTRUCTURE ALONG EXISTING BARRIERS, INCLUDING SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS, ACCESS PATROL ROADS AND ARTIFICIAL LIGHTS. BUT IMMIGRATION ADVOCATES LIKE AMERICAN FRIENDS SERVICE COMMITTEE, WHO WE SPOKE WITH BACK IN APRIL, OPPOSES THE PLAN, SAYING THIS WOULD DIVERT MIGRATION FLOWS INTO MORE DANGEROUS AREAS WITH POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS CONSEQUENCES. U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION SAYS APPREHENSIONS ARE DOWN IN THE SAN DIEGO SECTOR. LAST MONTH, THEY RECORDED 715 ENCOUNTERS. THAT’S A 95% DECREASE FROM AUGUST OF 2024. WE DID REACH OUT TO CBP FOR AN INTERVIEW ON WHEN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THIS NEW AREA OF THE BORDER WALL WOULD BEGIN

    Nearly $1.1B to be spent on ‘Smart Wall’ at California border under ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

    Updated: 11:19 PM PDT Oct 13, 2025

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    The Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection have awarded $4.5 billion in new contracts under the “One Big Beautiful Bill” for Smart Wall construction along the southwest border.At least 10 new construction contracts will add 230 miles of barriers and nearly 400 miles of technology, delivering on the Trump Administration’s promise to secure the border.(Video Above: Trump administration announces plans to build new sections of southern border wall)“For years, Washington talked about border security but failed to deliver. This president changed that,” said CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott. “The Smart Wall means more miles of barriers, more technology, and more capability for our agents on the ground. This is how you take control of the border.”The Smart Wall is a border security system that combines steel barriers, waterborne barriers, patrol roads, lights, cameras, and advanced detection technology to give Border Patrol agents the best tools in the world to stop illegal traffic. The technology additions will further secure the existing wall in areas where the Biden administration’s policies canceled contracts to do so, according to a joint statement by DHS and CBP.The 10 contracts, awarded between Sept. 15 and 30, are the very first to be funded by President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. They also include minimal prior year funding from fiscal year 2021 wall appropriations. That funding was on hold during the Biden administration, according to the release.To expedite the construction of the Smart Wall, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem also issued two new waivers for approximately nine miles of Smart Wall in CBP’s San Diego sector and approximately 30 miles of new Smart Wall in New Mexico within the El Paso sector.Contracts in California include:San Diego 1 Project – Awarded to BCCG Joint Venture for $483,486,600 for the construction of approximately nine miles of new Smart Wall and approximately 52 miles of system attributes in USBP’s San Diego Sector in California.El Centro 1 Project – Awarded to Fisher Sand & Gravel Co. for $574,000,000 for the construction of approximately eight miles of new primary Smart Wall and the installation of approximately 63 miles of system attributes in USBP’s El Centro and San Diego Sectors in California.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel

    The Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection have awarded $4.5 billion in new contracts under the “One Big Beautiful Bill” for Smart Wall construction along the southwest border.

    At least 10 new construction contracts will add 230 miles of barriers and nearly 400 miles of technology, delivering on the Trump Administration’s promise to secure the border.

    (Video Above: Trump administration announces plans to build new sections of southern border wall)

    “For years, Washington talked about border security but failed to deliver. This president changed that,” said CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott. “The Smart Wall means more miles of barriers, more technology, and more capability for our agents on the ground. This is how you take control of the border.”

    The Smart Wall is a border security system that combines steel barriers, waterborne barriers, patrol roads, lights, cameras, and advanced detection technology to give Border Patrol agents the best tools in the world to stop illegal traffic. The technology additions will further secure the existing wall in areas where the Biden administration’s policies canceled contracts to do so, according to a joint statement by DHS and CBP.

    The 10 contracts, awarded between Sept. 15 and 30, are the very first to be funded by President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. They also include minimal prior year funding from fiscal year 2021 wall appropriations. That funding was on hold during the Biden administration, according to the release.

    To expedite the construction of the Smart Wall, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem also issued two new waivers for approximately nine miles of Smart Wall in CBP’s San Diego sector and approximately 30 miles of new Smart Wall in New Mexico within the El Paso sector.

    Contracts in California include:

    • San Diego 1 Project – Awarded to BCCG Joint Venture for $483,486,600 for the construction of approximately nine miles of new Smart Wall and approximately 52 miles of system attributes in USBP’s San Diego Sector in California.
    • El Centro 1 Project – Awarded to Fisher Sand & Gravel Co. for $574,000,000 for the construction of approximately eight miles of new primary Smart Wall and the installation of approximately 63 miles of system attributes in USBP’s El Centro and San Diego Sectors in California.

    See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel

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