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This message comes from Carvana. Sell your car the convenient way. Enter your license plate or VIN, answer a few questions, and get a real offer in seconds. Go to Carvana.com today. Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. In Los Angeles, officials say more than 2,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed by the series of wildfires hitting the nation's second largest city.
Today, fire crews got a much-welcomed bit of weather relief. Reporter Steve Futterman is there.
With the Santa Ana winds less intense, fire crews went on the attack, going after the destructive fires both on the ground and from the air. Helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft spent the day dropping water and retardant on hot spots. Amidst the damage and destruction, 20 people have been arrested on suspicion of looting. L.A. Sheriff Robert Luna says it will not be tolerated.
If you are in one of these areas and you do not belong there, you are going to be subject to arrest. I hope that is as clear as I can make it.
Even though fire officials are hopeful that they can make progress, the fires are still largely uncontained and continue to burn. For NPR News, I'm Steve Futterman in Pacific Palisades, California.
Former President Jimmy Carter was honored at National Cathedral this morning. It concludes more than a week of public tributes to the 39th president, who died December 29th at the age of 100. As NPR's Elena Moore reports, Carter's state funeral was packed with heartfelt and poignant remembrances.
Political leaders, friends, and family described Carter as both a powerful president and politician and a thoughtful and giving man. President Biden, who was a longtime friend and colleague of the 39th president, delivered a eulogy at the service. He praised Carter's character and legacy, casting a forward-looking message.
Many think he was from a bygone era, but in reality, he saw well into the future.
In addition to Biden, all four living former presidents attended the funeral, including President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office in less than two weeks. Elena Moore, NPR News, Washington.
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