Fire at a homeless encampment sparked Bel-Air blaze that destroyed homes, officials say

The Skirball fire, which burned more than 400 acres, destroyed six homes and damaged 12 others, was sparked by a cooking fire at a homeless encampment near where Sepulveda Boulevard crosses under the 405 Freeway, officials said.

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Wookiee here: 'Star Wars' merchandise that will make you a (fashion) force to be reckoned with

The stylish tie-ins with "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" include a white-hot, limited-edition Rag & Bone collection, Christian Louboutin footwear charity auction, Wookie-warm Pendleton blankets and Nixon watches that pay homage to the red-armored Praetorian Guards.

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He's been running for president in Mexico for more than a decade. He's floated amnesty for drug criminals. Could he win?

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, who has drawn comparisons to President Trump for his populist politics and cutting insults, is leading in the polls ahead of next year's presidential election in Mexico.

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Analysis

In stunning 2017 defeats, Republicans see vision of difficulties in 2018

Republicans opened the year with unified control of Washington and end it with two ignominious defeats, setting up a difficult 2018.

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Net neutrality's repeal means fast lanes could be coming to the internet. Is that a good thing?

With federal regulators poised to repeal net neutrality rules this week, your internet service provider would be allowed to offer fast lanes to transport some online content to your home or phone. Whether those lanes are coming soon, and what they ultimately deliver for consumers, is unclear.

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Democrat Doug Jones wins Alabama Senate seat, but Roy Moore won't concede

Democrat Doug Jones is eager to steal away a Senate seat in the Deep South, but Republican Roy Moore has a voting tradition on his side.

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