Donald Trump has asked the US Supreme Court to halt his sentencing in the criminal hush money case, which is set for Friday.

Tens of thousands of people are under evacuation order as the Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire and Hurst Fire spread.

Witnesses describe homes being "completely levelled" by the spreading blaze, as strong winds fan the flames towards the city.

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Wall Street is drifting and making smaller moves on Wednesday, a day after strong reports on the economy stirred up worries ...