USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise explains why fires in Southern California have gotten so dangerous so quickly this week.

It's a national day of mourning for the late President Jimmy Carter. You can watch the funeral service here.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen breaks down a decision by Attorney General Merrick Garland to release a Trump report on election charges, but not classified records.

Affordable Care Act signups reach record levels.

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