Day: January 13, 2025

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports millions of Hindu devotees, mystics and holy men and women are flocking to the northern city of Prayagraj to kickstart the Maha Kumbh festival.

At least two dozen deaths are attributed to the L.A. Wildfires, as more extreme fire weather is in the forecast. Ceasefire negotiations have resumed in Qatar with Israel and Hamas appearing to close in on a deal. As Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas prepares to leave office, he says the incoming Trump administration will face hard choices on immigration. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

A.M. Edition for Jan. 13. WSJ editor Alex Frangos explains why government-bond yields are surging around the world, and how this makes corporate earnings growth even more critical. Plus, resurgent winds in Los Angeles pose fresh challenges for firefighters. And WSJ autos reporter Christopher Otts tells us about his visit to one of the EV “battery belt” towns whose fortunes could turn if Donald Trump pulls federal funding. Kate Bullivant hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Trump’s pick to head the CIA is expected to push for more aggressive spying operations targeting China. And, strengthening winds keep the fire threat very high as crews continue to battle historic blazes in Los Angeles. Kate Bullivant hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on weather conditions around the Los Angeles wildfires.

A former SafeSport investigator has been charged with sexual crimes during his previous career as a police officer. AP correspondent Jennifer King reports.

Winds are expected to pick back up today as firefighters continue battling blazes in Los Angeles. Both the incoming and outgoing US administrations are upping the pressure on Israel to get a ceasefire deal with Hamas. It’ll be a big week for some of President-elect Donald Trump’s administration picks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is offering to exchange North Korean prisoners. Plus, Blue Origin has called off this morning’s rocket launch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports officials say a deal to end the Israel-Hamas war could be in reach.

Jalen Hurts returns to help the Eagles advance past the Packers, and a game-winning field goal lifts the Commanders over the Buccaneers in the NFC playoffs, Josh Allen leads the Bills to an AFC wild-card win over the Broncos, the Patriots hire another former linebacker as coach and the Cavaliers’ league-best win streak is snapped. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.