Funeral for President Jimmy Carter concludes; journey to Georgia begins

The official state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter has concluded and the 39th President of the United States will begin the journey to his hometown of Plains, Ga. 

Jimmy Carter Funeral: Where was Michelle Obama?

Former President Jimmy Carter is being honored with a state funeral Thursday in Washington, D.C. 

What are the Santa Ana winds that have driven LA fires?

While the Santa Ana winds are mostly dry and warm, these wind events can also intensify and become dangerous.

Jimmy Carter's grandson delivers humorous remarks
video

At his grandfather's official state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral, Jimmy Carter's grandson Jason Carter delivered humorous remarks in honor of Jimmy Carter's service to craft beer and legalizing cannabis among other things.

Jimmy Carter funeral: Watch full service

Former President Jimmy Carter is being honored with a state funeral Thursday in Washington, D.C. Here’s how you can watch live on FOX 5, FOX5DC.COM, and FOX LOCAL.

Former presidents Bush, Obama, Trump meet at funeral
video

Former presidents and vice presidents Barack Obama, Donald Trump, George W Bush, Mike Pence, Al Gore, Bill Clinton and others made their way to the Jimmy Carter National Funeral in the Washington National Monument

LA fires containment update: What to know about California’s deadly blazes

Fierce wildfires continued to burn on Thursday in the Los Angeles area. Here's where the current blazes stand, and what to know about the containment effort.

AT&T to offer customers bill credits for network outages

AT&T announced a new guarantee program that will see it provide billing credits to wireless and fiber customers who are impacted by service outages. Here's what to know.

Medical debt will be removed from credit reports: What this means for Americans

The Biden administration finalized a new rule that will prevent Americans from the harm caused by medical debt, including being coerced by debt collectors to pay bills they do not owe.

Paris Hilton among celebrities to lose homes in LA fires

Paris Hilton and other celebrities have lost their homes to fires burning in the Pacific Palisades and elsewhere. Here's what to know.

Bomb squad investigating suspicious vehicle at US Capitol after man with machete arrested

“Twice today our officers stopped a man who could have been a danger to the Capitol Hill community," said U.S. Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger. “This vigilance is critical during this time of heightened security."

Uber, Lyft offering free rides to evacuees impacted by Los Angeles wildfires

Uber and Lyft announced they are offering free rides for evacuees in an effort to help those impacted by the devastating wildfires in Southern California.

Where is LA Mayor Karen Bass amid devastating wildfires?

Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles is facing public criticism for being in Ghana during the raging wildfires in Southern California.

Watch: Palisades Fire creates apocalyptic scene along L.A. highway

"Like driving through hell" is how one Los Angeles resident described evacuating down the Pacific Coast Highway as the Palisades Fire raged out of control all around her.

Jimmy Carter funeral: Who is expected to attend?

A significant gathering of leaders and family members honoring former president Jimmy Carter’s legacy are expected at his state funeral service on Thursday.

Jan. 9 declared federal holiday for Carter funeral

President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday closing executive departments and agencies of the federal government on January 9 for the late former President Jimmy Carter's funeral. 

How many fires have burned in California in 2025?

CAL FIRE said in December that lower temperatures combined with lower precipitation will heighten fire risk, particularly in Southern California, through February.

Trump blames Newsom for 'apocalyptic' California wildfires

President-elect Donald Trump blamed California Gov. Gavin Newsom for the "apocalyptic" wildfires raging in Los Angeles County.