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Prominent Democrats Gretchen Whitmer and Gavin Newsom back vice-president to be the party’s candidate
Chevron fossil fuel boss: ‘We are not selling a product that is evil’
Oil and gas chief executive Mike Wirth says he will defy critics and make a ‘real world’ case for fossil fuels
California governor denies parole for Robert F Kennedy assassin Sirhan Sirhan
Gavin Newsom rejects decision of parole board on releasing the 77-year-old
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More than 1,000 firefighters battle wildfire spreading along California coast
Crew steered Alisal fire away from former US president Ronald Reagan’s ranch
California’s financial success defies its political dysfunction
As with the wider country, the state’s economy survives growing issues of governance
‘It’s a reality’: Biden calls for urgency to tackle climate crisis and California wildfires
US president calls year-round fires a climate emergency country can no longer ignore
Wildfires cause damage and deaths in Algeria, Italy, Greece and western US
At least 65 people killed in Algeria, including 28 soldiers, in two areas of Kabyle region
California’s largest wildfire intensifies as dozens of houses destroyed
Four northern counties in state of emergency because of ‘conditions of extreme peril’
Biden vows to raise firefighters’ pay as parts of US gripped by heatwave
President bemoans ‘regular cycle’ as concerns rise about drought and wildfires
US federal judge overturns California’s ban on assault weapons
Judge likens AR15s to Swiss Army knives and says ban contravenes constitutional rights
Dave Hannigan: Race to be next California governor the latest challenge for Caitlyn Jenner
Her intention to run as a Republican could face pushback from both sides of political divide
California governor Newsom faces prospect of recall election
State officials receive over 1.6m petition signatures – enough to trigger a new ballot
Taoiseach and Biden to hold virtual meeting on St Patrick’s Day
Series of 78 country-specific ‘virtual receptions’ will be held, department says
Coronavirus: South Africa to use Johnson & Johnson vaccine instead of AstraZeneca
World wrap: California surpasses New York as US state with most coronavirus deaths
Coronavirus: UK variant discovered in US in man with no travel history
World wrap: China gives approval to vaccine developed by state-owned company
Coronavirus: UK to send armed forces into schools as Spain keeps log of those who refuse vaccine
Global cases pass 81.2 m, with over 1.77m deaths and over 4.6m vaccine shots given
California’s post-Thanksgiving Covid surge offers sobering lesson to Ireland
San Francisco Letter: The formerly cautious state is in a dire situation after people let their guard down
Coronavirus: Cases surge in Germany, US and South Korea
Germany records 910 Covid-19 fatalities in past 24 hours, most since pandemic began
California bans private gatherings as US braces for coronavirus surge
New York orders hospitals to increase capacity and considers reimposed ban on indoor dining
Coronavirus: California rolls back reopening as US infections accelerate
World wrap: Merkel warns the situation in Germany is ‘very serious’
Trump dismisses climate science, saying ‘it will start getting cooler’
Biden denounces rival as ‘climate arsonist’ as president visits fire-ravaged California
US wildfires: Some 500,000 told to evacuate in Oregon as total death toll rises to 24
Thousands of homes are destroyed as American west coast is besieged by blazes
California wildfires: Three dead, 64,000 on verge of evacuation
Wind-driven blazes in all US west-coast states destroy thousands of homes, kill at least seven
Grievance and fear on Republican convention’s opening night
Donald Trump promised a positive message but most speakers echoed his bleak tone
California wildfires: Two dead as state battles over 300 blazes
Californian authorities warn all 40 million residents to be ready to evacuate
US educators opt for online learning as Covid-19 deaths rise
Trump threatens to withhold funds or remove tax-exempt status if classrooms do not reopen
Asian shares retreat as virus and Sino-US tensions flare
Fresh coronavirus restrictions kept a lid on investor optimism
California shuts down again as US coronavirus cases surge
‘People aren’t listening’: Covid-19 infections rise rapidly in about 40 US states over the last two weeks
Miami shuts restaurants again as US coronavirus deaths surge to 130,000
Florida, California and Texas are all among two dozen states reporting high Covid-19 infection rates
Company pleads guilty to 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter in California wildfire
Fire destroyed 18,000 buildings and is considered most destructive wildfire in California history
Coronavirus: US scientist says ‘don’t count’ on vaccine as global cases pass 5 million
Haseltine says best way to manage pandemic is with infection tracking and strict isolation
Trump fears pivot to postal voting will benefit Democrats
America Letter: Unlikely that all 50 states will have postal voting systems by November
Coronavirus: Americans flock to beaches as some states seek to reopen
Heatwave in California sees thousands gather after new cases hit record high in US
Coronavirus: China denies allegations pandemic began in lab near Wuhan
‘No fast track back to normal’, says WHO director as global cases pass 2 million
Maureen Dowd: Walking a line between Covid-19 and Trump 2020
Dr Anthony Fauci has been battling both coronavirus and White House misdirection
Trump says coronavirus ‘unforeseen problem . . . out of nowhere’
US president signs $8.3bn package of emergency measures as cases continue to mount
Coronavirus: UK records first death as US Senate approves €3.8bn for fightback
China sees rise in new confirmed cases as Australia imposes further border controls
California declares emergency over coronavirus and holds cruise ship offshore
Death of former passenger brings US death toll to 11, with 53 confirmed cases in California
California wildfires force evacuation of thousands of homes
US state struggles to deal with blazes, windy weather and deliberate blackouts
Fire threatens LA homes as blaze in California wine country rages on
Cause of fire remains under investigation, as 96 homes and other structures destroyed
Thousands ordered to evacuate amid fires in California wine country
Firefighters race to cut defensive lines against a wildfire in Sonoma County’s famed wine country
Trump tries to bring the Golden State to heel
America Letter: California’s homeless latest pawn as Trump takes on dissenting region
Trump fumes as US carmakers pursue drive for lower emissions
President and major manufacturers in stand-off over exhaust emission standards
Teenager kills three people at California food festival
Boy (6) among those fatally wounded in shooting at Gilroy Garlic Festival
How horse racing went horribly wrong at Santa Anita
Thirty horses have died at the storied California racetrack in six months
Trump raises prospect of easing sanctions on North Korea
US president expects next week’s summit with Kim Jong-un to be ‘very successful’
US states sue Trump over emergency wall declaration
California and 15 other states file lawsuit against president’s decision
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