The largest wildfire to hit Los Angeles this week rapidly tore through homes and communities, whipped by winds that sent embers skyward.source

Oscar winner Barry Jenkins kicked off the new year the way he ended the old, with two films — “Mufasa: The Lion King” and “The Fire Inside” — in the top 10 at the box office.source

Denmark takes a stand against Trump’s Greenland ambitions, Meta makes a big policy change, and Eli Manning reveals the one team he’d want to buy.source

Across the spectrum of American society, leaders who once shunned Trump or battled him are now seeking to bolster their ties or extend olive branches.source

A 117-million gallon reservoir in one of the Los Angeles communities ravaged by wildfires was out of commission when the fire started in the area on Tuesday.source

Tom Homan, President-elect Trump’s incoming border czar, said mass deportations of undocumented migrants will include workplace enforcement operations. Homan also said the administration is planning to close the Darien Gap in Panama through which many migrants pass. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.source

Ambassador Nicholas Burns spoke to NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer about China’s position in the world, and its precarious relationship with the U.S.source

The NFL playoffs are finally here. Which games are must-watch in this weekend’s wild-card round?source

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