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California Wildfire Evacuees Are Conflicted About Rebuilding

People displaced by the deadly fire in and around the town of Paradise debate whether they should rebuild. A husband and wife whose home was destroyed have opposite opinions.

House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi of California has been chosen by her party to be speaker of the House come January. The final vote on speakership is on Jan. 3.

Democrats Pick Nancy Pelosi As House Speaker, Despite Earlier Internal Opposition

The caucus vote is just the first of two key elections Pelosi needs to win. The full House formally votes on its next speaker on Jan. 3, the first day of Congress' next session.

If confirmed, William Barr will lead the Justice Department for the second time in his career; the first was under President George H.W. Bush.

Senate Sets Mid-January Confirmation Hearings For Attorney General Nominee

William Barr, nominated by President Trump to become attorney general, will face the Senate Jan. 15 and 16. If confirmed, Barr will replace acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker.

Poland's Internal Security Agency accuses Huawei's sales director in Poland of spying on behalf of China, arresting the Chinese citizen along with one other man. Here, people walk by Huawei's offices in Warsaw on Friday.

Polish Police Arrest Huawei Executive On Suspicion Of Spying For China

Poland has evidence that a Huawei sales director and a Polish citizen "cooperated with the Chinese services," according to a spokesman for Poland's special services branch.

What's Next For Russian Olympic Athletes

A court has overturned the Olympic doping bans of 28 Russian athletes. NPR's David Greene speaks with USA Today's Rachel Axon about what this could mean for this month's winter games.

A man waves a Syrian flag during a rally last year in Allentown, Pa., which has one of the largest Syrian populations in the U.S.

U.S. Renews Temporary Protected Status For Some Syrians

In 2012, Syrians living in the U.S. were shielded from having to return to a country embroiled in war. Those protections were extended Wednesday, but only for Syrians in the U.S. since Aug. 1, 2016.

In this picture of the cast of the 22nd season of ABC's hit romance reality series "The Bachelor," Rebekah Martinez, known as "Bekah M" on the show, is second from left in the back row.

Woman Reported Missing In California Found On 'The Bachelor'

Police in Humboldt County did not have to look far to remove Rebekah Martinez from their missing persons list; she has been appearing on TV weekly since Jan. 1.

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and founder of Facebook Inc., attends a conference in Idaho in July 2017. Zuckerberg has announced — and celebrated — a drop in the amount of time users are spending on Facebook.

We're Spending Less Time On Facebook, And Mark Zuckerberg Says That's Great

Zuckerberg says if people spend less time on the site — but the time they spend is higher-quality and involves more interaction — it's good for his bottom line. It's also good for society, he says.

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority found the homeless population ballooned to 57,794 in 2017. A new pilot program seeks to pay homeowners to create housing for those in need.

LA County To Pay Homeowners To Create Housing For The Homeless

More than 500 property owners applied to receive generous loans to build new units or legalize existing dwellings for the homeless.

Ads for tech companies like Apple and Netflix dominate billboards on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles.

On LA's Sunset Strip, A New Golden Age Of Billboards

Traditional advertising is on the decline, but billboards targeting Hollywood's elite are shining. Tech and entertainment companies have boosted spending to keep their brands in conspicuous places.

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