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Tensions in Los Angeles escalated over the weekend as thousands of protesters took to the streets in response to President Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard.

Americans could pay more for fresh vegetables and electronics as imports from Canada and Mexico will be taxed at 25% and Chinese imports at 20%. 

Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China take effect

The last 10 minutes of the nearly 45-minute meeting devolved into a tense back and forth between President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who had urged skepticism about Russia's commitment to diplomacy, citing Moscow's years of broken commitments on the global stage.

Watch: Trump, Zelenskyy and Vance in Oval Office blowup

The country will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday as Donald Trump is sworn in as the nation's 47th president. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'An opportunity for the country to have a soul searching'

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Donald Trump became the first president in U.S. history to be sentenced following felony convictions.

'Only lawful sentence'

On Thursday, firefighters battled to control a series of major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed five people, ravaged communities from the Pacific coast to Pasadena and sent thousands of people frantically fleeing their homes.

Fires broke out Wednesday evening in the Hollywood Hills

Thousands of firefighters were battling at least three separate blazes as wildfires tore through the Los Angeles area on Wednesday.

Firefighters struggling to contain L.A. wildfires

Australia welcomed 2025 with a spectacular fireworks display at Sydney Harbour while Rome celebrated the new year with a fireworks show over the Colosseum. Keep watching for more celebrations from around the globe.

Watch NYE celebrations from around the world

Former President Jimmy Carter "lived a life measured not by words, but by his deeds," President Joe Biden said.

People feel 'they lost a friend as well'

President Joe Biden urged Americans to resolve their differences "at the ballot box" after Sunday's assassination attempt, while former President Donald Trump reflected, "I'm not supposed to be here; I'm supposed to be dead."

  'There's no place in American for this kind of violence'

Hurricane Milton is on a potentially catastrophic collision course along the west coast of Florida. NewsdayTV's meteorologist Bill Korbel reports.

'It's affecting most of the state right now'

The fire department said the Tulsa-area home was significantly damaged by the fire in May but the two dogs and the cat escaped through a pet door.

Dog chewing on lithium-ion battery sparks house fire in Oklahoma

A black bear and a cub got trapped in a car in Connecticut, thrashing about and destroying it as they struggled to get free.

Black bear, cub destroy car in Conn. after getting trapped inside

President Joe Biden's campaign, with actor Robert De Niro, showed up outside the Manhattan courtroom where closing arguments were held in Donald Trump's criminal case.

Robert De Niro makes case for Biden outside Trump trial

The world awaits a decision from the jury on the fate of ex-President Trump in his criminal trial in New York. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

'Hopefully, justice is served'

One day after a jury found ex-President Donald Trump guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records in his hush money trial, Long Islanders react. 

'The first time in history'

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A dozen "No Kings" protests are planned for this weekend on Long Island. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'No Kings' protests planned across LI 

Its cleanliness, safety and tranquil vibe put it as the nation's best beach, according to a Florida researcher's new rankings.

Life's a beach on LI!

Edward and Stephanie Crohan were found dead in their Jamesport home Wednesday in an apparent murder-suicide, Suffolk police said.

Cops: Couple dead in murder-suicide were retired police officers

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus tries the 3-foot-long lobster roll at 317 Main in Farmingdale.

This lobster roll is 3 feet long

On their second day of mandatory minicamp, the Jets are pleased with the progression of the team.

Jets minicamp is moving in 'the right direction'

Babylon Mercantile's executive chef Christopher LaMagna talks about running from Lake George to Montauk, an event that raised money for mental health awareness.

Chef brings cooking lessons and inspiration to Babylon

When people bring baby animals into rehab centers, many times the animals don't actually need help. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland visited Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown to learn more.

Find a baby animal in the wild? Here's what you should do

Games, rides and food: NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Adventureland in this week's LI Works.

LI Works: Taking a spin at Adventureland

Fifteen sets of twins are getting ready to graduate from Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School.

15 sets of twins, 1 high school

Organizers said the annual event was the biggest one yet, with 135 groups marching and about 20,000 people lining the parade route in Huntington. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Long Island Pride Parade draws thousands to Huntington

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra interviews Massapequa baseball coach Tom Sheedy and sends a tribute to Chaminade lacrosse coach Jack Moran.

SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Interview with Massapequa's Tom Sheedy 

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