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Roki Sasaki already knows if he wants to pitch for the Dodgers. This is purely speculation on my part, but based on what his agent said about him this week at baseball’s winter meetings, how could he not know? The agent, Joel Wolfe of the Wasserman Media Group, described Sasaki as purposeful. As having a clear vision for his career. As being fiercely determined. There’s no way Sasaki hasn’t already contemplated whether he wants to share a clubhouse with the greatest player ever to come out of his country — or perhaps any country. There’s no way the 23-year-old fireballer hasn’t thought about whether he wants to play with Shohei Ohtani or against him. Speaking to reporters at the Hilton Anatole hotel, Wolfe recalled meeting Sasaki for the first time two winters ago. Wolfe was introduced to Sasaki by one of his clients, Yoshi Tsutsugo, who played briefly for the Dodgers. “I could tell immediately he was determined to come to the U.S. and that he wanted to come early,” Wolfe said. Sasaki was only 21 at the time. Wolfe was struck by how Sasaki

Firefighters worked overnight to gain control over a dangerous fire that burned homes in Malibu and forced thousands from their homes. The Franklin fire continued to menace the coastal city overnight, burning close to some homes and forcing some water drops by helicopters. A red-flag fire danger warning remains in effect for the area until 6 p.m. But winds are expected to ease after that, and firefighters hope to make progress. At least seven homes were destroyed and eight damaged, but officials said that number could rise as they do more complete assessments. It had burned more than 3,900 acres and was 7% contained as of Wednesday morning, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The blaze was reported a few minutes before 11 p.m. Monday along Malibu Canyon Road in the hills north of Pepperdine University and fanned by strong Santa Ana winds, Cal Fire said. More than 1,500 firefighters battled the fire on the ground Tuesday, building containment lines as air tankers dropped water on the blaze. By Tuesday evening, average wind speeds around the fire zone had slowed to

By Caitlin Yilek Updated on: December 11, 2024 / 10:15 AM EST / CBS News CBS News Live CBS News Live 2 Live Washington — Secretary of State Antony Blinken is testifying Wednesday before the Republican-led House Foreign Affairs Committee, which has long sought to question him over the deadly evacuation from Afghanistan.  Blinken’s testimony comes nearly three months after the committee voted along partly lines to recommend that the nation’s top diplomat be held in contempt of Congress amid a standoff over his appearance before the panel to discuss its investigation into the 2021 withdrawal.   The committee and State Department had been at odds for months, leading Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas, the Republican chairman, to issue multiple subpoenas for Blinken to testify in September. McCaul said Blinken’s appearance was important as the committee considers “potential legislation aimed at helping prevent the catastrophic mistakes of the withdrawal.”  Republicans on the committee released a lengthy report in September that detailed their yearslong investigation into the chaotic exit from Afghanistan and accused the Biden administration of misleading the public about the end of the 20-year

Carrie Preston talks season two of CBS’s hit series “Elsbeth” – CBS News Watch CBS News Carrie Preston returns for season two of Elsbeth, a spinoff of “The Good Wife.” She joins “CBS Mornings Plus” to talk about the latest season and having her real-life husband, Michael Emerson, make a guest appearance. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

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Shopping for a new computer can be intimidating. There are so many models to choose from and so many specs to decide on. “They get really excited when they come in here. [Customers have] called us the Disneyland of tech,” said Alan Linzaga, a sales associate at Micro Center in Tustin, part of a small chain known for their larger selection. Laptops are popular for their portability. “It’s really just if you need to do on the go work,” said Linzaga. For basic web browsing, word processing, and streaming, look for a laptop with an entry-level processor like an Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5. Plus, 32 gigabytes of RAM to handle Windows 11 and at least 1 terabyte of storage for files and photos. “Intel chips, they’re pretty much the best ones you can do for productivity,” explained Linzaga. “AMD, they kind of stick more towards like your gaming, but you can still do productivity, so it’s kind of one of those best of both worlds scenarios,” said Linzaga. New this year: Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chips, adapted from smartphones. “So those are all more designed

A wind-driven wildfire burning in Malibu grew by hundreds of acres overnight but crews have managed to gain some containment as of Wednesday morning. The Franklin Fire remains a major threat to homes and prompted the evacuation of the Malibu Beach RV park on the 25800 block of Pacific Coast Highway. As of 6 a.m. Wednesday, the fire was mapped at 3,983 acres with 7% containment. The cause was still under investigation. Firefighters battle the Franklin Fire in Malibu, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Sky5 view of the Franklin Fire in Malibu on Dec. 10, 2024. (KTLA) The Franklin Fire burns in Malibu, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Smoke rises over Malibu as the Franklin Fire burns on Dec. 10, 2024. Photo taken at 7:27 a.m. (AlertCalifornia) A vehicle burns during the Franklin Fire on the campus of Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer) A firefighter sprays water as the Franklin Fire burns on December 10, 2024 on Malibu, California. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) Firefighters work as the Franklin Fire burns near a

Firefighters worked overnight to gain control over a dangerous fire that burned homes in Malibu and forced thousands from their homes. The Franklin fire continued to menace the coastal city overnight, burning close to some homes and forcing some water drops by helicopters. A red-flag fire danger warning remains in effect for the area until 6 p.m. But winds are expected to ease after that, and firefighters hope to make progress. At least seven homes were destroyed and eight damaged, but officials said that number could rise as they do more complete assessments. It had burned more than 3,900 acres and was 7% contained as of Wednesday morning, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The blaze was reported a few minutes before 11 p.m. Monday along Malibu Canyon Road in the hills north of Pepperdine University and fanned by strong Santa Ana winds, Cal Fire said. More than 1,500 firefighters battled the fire on the ground Tuesday, building containment lines as air tankers dropped water on the blaze. By Tuesday evening, average wind speeds around the fire zone had slowed to

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Driven by fierce Santa Ana winds, the Franklin Fire in Malibu Canyon, in the hillsides near Pepperdine University, grew to more than 3,890 acres Wednesday with about 2,000 structures under mandatory evacuation orders. However, authorities said there was only a “minimal” number of homes destroyed and no injuries reported. The blaze began shortly before 11 p.m. Monday in a Malibu Canyon area where a high volume of dry brush contributed to the rapid spread of the blaze. It erupted in the midst of a rare “particularly dangerous situation red flag warning” issued by the National Weather Service in response to strong wind gusts and dramatically dry conditions. The cause of the fire was still under investigation. At an 8 a.m. multi-agency briefing Tuesday, Los Angeles County Fire Department Chief Anthony Marrone said the fire was listed at more than 2,200 acres, with no reported containment. By late afternoon, Cal Fire put the size of the fire at 2,851 acres. More than 700 firefighters were battling the blaze Tuesday morning, aided by a fleet of water- and retardant-dropping aircraft, including Super Scoopers and eight Cal Fire