Lebanon chooses a new president after two years without one Lebanon’s parliament chose the head of the country’s armed forces, Joseph Aoun, to be its next president, a post that’s been vacant since October 2022. Read more on NPR

Photos: Los Angeles wildfires threaten lives, homes and cultural landmarks The fires have forced mass evacuations. Firefighters are struggling to control a patchwork of deadly blazes that have killed at least five people and leveled entire communities. Read more on NPR

Powerful winds fueling the California wildfires are expected through Friday Red flag warnings are in effect for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, as the National Weather Service warns that powerful winds and low humidity will increase the risk of fire. Read more on NPR

What it is Like to Live and Report in Gaza Israel has prevented international journalists from entering Gaza, which means getting information from the territory is difficult. NPR has relied on producer Anas Baba who lives in and reports from Gaza to be our microphone. In a conversation with NPR’s correspondent Israel Daniel Estrin, we…

World Health Organization head on bond with Jimmy Carter: ‘I consider him my mentor’ The World Health Organization leader worked with Carter for 20 years to fight the world’s “neglected” diseases. After attending Carter’s funeral, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus shared memories. Read more on NPR

PHOTOS: See the California wildfires’ destructive force, in satellite images Satellite images show the extent of devastation from multiple wildfires burning in Los Angeles County after one day. The fires have killed at least five people and destroyed thousands of structures. Read more on NPR

Billy Crystal, Paris Hilton, other celebrities share LA fire experiences, resources The California wildfires are burning in the middle of what’s usually a busy awards season in Hollywood, home to many celebrities. Read more on NPR

Former President Jimmy Carter: The ‘Fresh Air’ interviews (Part 2) The 39th president spoke with Terry Gross in 1995, 2001 and 2005 about poetry, Sept. 11 and his concerns about how intertwined politics and religion had become. Carter died on Dec. 29 at age 100. Read more on NPR

Mail service is suspended, and trading floors are silent, in honor of Jimmy Carter Post offices are closed and mail delivery is suspended Thursday on the national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. The stock market and some national parks are also closed. Read more on NPR

Wildfires upend lives in Southern California. And, Jimmy Carter’s state funeral Wildfires drastically impact life in Southern California, destroying neighborhoods. Here’s where things stand. And, what to expect from former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral today. Read more on NPR