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Start your day off right with five things you need to know this morning.
Five things you need to know
1. California's 'Camp Fire' is now the deadliest in state history
The 'Camp Fire' continues to rage in California and has now become the deadliest wildfire in state history claiming 42 lives. The fire has burned a total of 117,000 acres, forced the evacuation of 52,000 people, destroyed 6,453 homes and is only 30% contained.
ABC’s @WillCarr reports from Paradise, CA, which has been devastated by the Camp Fire; more than 200 people are still missing.
— ABC News Live (@ABCNewsLive) November 12, 2018
“You’re talking about an entire city that has been wiped off the map.” https://t.co/mCQNnjPcVl pic.twitter.com/mioezG1w29
2. New Zealand paper botches Stan Lee obituary
The Gisborne Herald may want to hire/fire an editor after a glaring misprint appeared on Tuesday's front page. The paper announced the death of movie director "Spike Lee" instead comic book genius "Stan Lee" who passed away on Monday.
Oh dear pic.twitter.com/9YfcbwYIlO
— Huw Turbervill (@huwzat) November 13, 2018
3. McGill University holds student vote over sport's team's name
In a non-binding vote organized by McGill's student union, nearly 80% of students voted in favour of removing the name Redmen from the men’s varsity teams. While the name is said to stem from colours worn by the team in the 1920s, press and fans have often used Indigenous symbols, connotations and unofficial nicknames in relation to the team.
McGill students make it clear, change the Re*men name. Congrats @theSSMU Indigenous Affairs! I hope that McGill will recognize your leadership & finally change the name. Indigenous students started this in the 70s, again in 1992, & it needs to end in 2018. https://t.co/83Al1d9Wdb
— Allan Downey (@allan_downey) November 13, 2018
4. CNN files a lawsuit against Trump administration
The relationship between President Trump's administration and CNN continues to deteriorate. The media giant has now filed a lawsuit against Trump's administration following the barring of correspondent Jim Acosta. The lawsuit cites First Amendment rights and asks for Acosta press pass to be returned.
This morning, CNN filed a lawsuit against @realDonaldTrump and top aides. The White House has violated CNN and @Acosta's First Amendment rights of freedom of the press and Fifth Amendment rights to due process. Complaint: https://t.co/43oX6L8xA7 pic.twitter.com/RvJ0Cgh6oi
— CNN Communications (@CNNPR) November 13, 2018
5. Amazon announces the locations of its new headquarters
After running a year-long competition that drew interest from hundreds of cities and a number of states, Amazon has reportedly chosen New York City and Northern Virginia to split duty as its second headquarters.
Amazon's decision to put its next headquarters in New York City and Crystal City, Va., ended a contest that started with applications from 238 suitors https://t.co/o5nY4uY05G
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) November 13, 2018
Notable birthdays (Via Famous Birthdays)
Jimmy Kimmel (51), Julia Michaels (25), Whoopi Goldberg (63), Gerard Butler (49)
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