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After The Fire, The Town Of Paradise Lies In An Ashy Quiet

Mayor Jody Jones estimates 90 percent of the residential structures were destroyed in California’s Camp Fire. Crews search for those who may have perished in neighborhoods now marked by silence.

Generation Z Is The Most Racially And Ethnically Diverse Yet

The Pew Research Center analyzed post-millennials who are currently between the ages of 6 and 21 and found nearly half — 48 percent — are from communities of color.

Buzz, Buzz: Bitter Tasters Like Coffee Better

A genetic analysis of samples taken from a large UK health database suggest that people who are more sensitive than their peers to the bitter taste of caffeine tend to drink more coffee — not less.

Officials In California Tally Losses, Release Missing Persons List

At least 56 people have died in the Camp Fire, which has destroyed entire neighborhoods and continues to burn. Meanwhile, Butte County says about 300 people are missing.

Arizona Residents, Officials Skeptical As Border Troops Move In

As thousands of troops arrive to reinforce security at the U.S.-Mexico border, Arizona officials worry migrants will try to storm the border.

Why Wildfires Are Burning So Hot And Moving So Fast

Wildfires are burning more intensely than ever in California and that’s prompting state and local officials to rethink strategies to mitigate the scale of future destruction.

Wildfire: Spending A Day In Paradise Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up To Be

David Greene joins one of the many search-and-rescue teams in Paradise, Calif., looking for those still unaccounted for in the Camp Fire in the northern part of the state.

The True-Story, Love-Triangle, Prison-Break Drama ‘Escape At Dannemora’

Pulled from the headlines, a new Showtime series features sexual liaisons between two inmates and a prison worker (Patricia Arquette) and a comedic actor (Ben Stiller) in the serious director’s chair.

Michael Avenatti, Stormy Daniels’ Lawyer, Arrested On Allegations Of Domestic Violence

Avenatti was charged Wednesday for felony domestic violence, after police took a report on Tuesday of the alleged incident. He was released on $50,000 bail and has vehemently denied the allegations.

Smoke From California Wildfires Affecting Millions Of People Far From Fire Zones

The massive wildfires in California have raised concerns about air quality for vulnerable populations, such as children and people with heart or lung conditions.

Defense Secretary Mattis Visits Troops Deployed To U.S.-Mexico Border

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis visited active duty soldiers deployed at the border near McAllen, Texas. About 5,000 troops are being sent to the border in response to a caravan of migrants headed to the U.S.

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