Tag: battle
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On the front lines with firefighters as they battle wildfires in New Jersey
On the front lines with firefighters as they battle wildfires in New Jersey – CBS News Watch CBS News Tom Hanson embedded with fire crews Thursday as they continue to battle stubborn wildfires in New Jersey and New York. New Jersey’s dry conditions have helped contribute to the growth of the wildfires. The state has…
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Facebook’s parent company, Meta, facing courtroom battle
Facebook’s parent company, Meta, facing courtroom battle – CBS News Watch CBS News On Wednesday, a judge allowed a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit to move forward that accuses Meta of creating an illegal monopoly with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O’Grady explains. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for…
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Site of ancient, key battle in Iraq found by archeologists using spy satellite images
Beirut — Declassified 1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led a British-Iraqi archeological team to what they believe is the site of a seventh-century battle that became decisive in the spread of Islam throughout the region. The Battle of al-Qadisiyah was fought in Mesopotamia — in present-day Iraq — in the A.D. 630s between Arab…
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Weather turning more favorable for battle against Mountain Fire, survivors surveying destruction
Weather turning more favorable for battle against Mountain Fire, survivors surveying destruction – CBS News Watch CBS News Wind speeds are coming down and the humidity is rising in California, where firefighters are making some progress on containing the Mountain Fire. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more on the fight and the devastation that…
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California firefighters battle blaze – CBS News
California firefighters battle blaze – CBS News Watch CBS News Firefighters in southern California are making progress against a wildfire that has destroyed more than 200 homes. The Mountain Fire started burning Wednesday morning and has charred more than 20,000 acres, fueled by dry conditions and gusty winds. Be the first to know Get browser…
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Eye Opener: Firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire near Los Angeles
Eye Opener: Firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire near Los Angeles – CBS News Watch CBS News Firefighters battle fast-moving wildfire near Los Angeles that’s destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands of people to evacuate. Also, President-elect Trump makes his first cabinet pick while President Biden promises there will be a peaceful transfer of power.…