With extreme fire warnings in effect, Matt Gutman reports on the families across Southern California bracing for a dangerous night ahead while crews race to snuff out hot spots across L.A.; Rachel Scott has details on President-elect Trump’s defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, who faced questions about allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking and defended his views on women in the military; Ian Pannell has the latest on the possible deal between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire and hostage release; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.
00:00 Intro
02:08 Residents across Southern California brace for “extreme” fire conditions
07:46 Pete Hegseth grilled on leadership experience, personal behavior in contentious hearing
11:38 Sources: Israel-Hamas in agreement on core elements of truce deal
12:56 Jack Smith’s final report outlines “criminal efforts” from Trump to retain power
14:49 55-year-old man charged with stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark
16:33 Snow and ice blamed for massive pileup on Indiana highway
16:48 Princess Kate Middleton in remission less than 1 year after announcing cancer diagnosis
17:21 America Strong: Firefighters find California woman’s wedding ring in rubble
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