The massive Palisades fire has destroyed an estimated 75% of the Pacific Palisades and officials say the 1/3rd of the eastern edge of Malibu has also been destroyed. The fire is now threatening the nearby communities of Brentwood and Encino. Jonathan Vigliotti reports from the Pacific Palisades. Source
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Prospect Medical Holdings files for bankruptcy after owner payouts
Bankruptcy comes days after scathing Senate report on private equity impact on hospitals. Source
Young gorilla found in airplane cargo hold recovers at Istanbul zoo
The 5-month-old gorilla was discovered in a box on a Turkish Airlines flight from Nigeria to Thailand last month. Source
The FBI Director | Sunday on 60 Minutes
As FBI director Christopher Wray prepares to step down before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, Scott Pelley speaks with him for his only broadcast exit interview. 60 Minutes, Sunday. Source
FBI investigating Los Angeles firefighting aircraft damaged by drone
An investigation is underway into an unauthorized drone that hit a firefighting aircraft while it battled raging wildfires in Los Angeles last week. Source
Christopher Wray on the threat of China’s cyber program | 60 Minutes
FBI Director Christopher Wray says China’s cyber program has stolen more personal and corporate data from the U.S. than every other nation combined. Source
Brooke Shields on aging: “I’m at the beginning of a new, really exciting stage”
Now nearly 60, the model and actress was recently elected president of Actors’ Equity, and launched Commence, her beauty brand for women over 40. She’s also written her fourth book, “Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old,” Source
Extended interview: Brooke Shields
The model, actress, activist and entrepreneur Brooke Shields talks with correspondent Faith Salie about turning 60; taking risks; confidence and the psychology of fame; and creating opportunities for herself. She also discusses her fourth book, “Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old,” and confronting the expectations that others have for women who are older. Source
Brooke Shields speaks out on aging
As a child model and actress, Brooke Shields became a superstar, but not much more was expected of her than to look gorgeous. Now nearly 60, Shields was recently elected president of Actors’ Equity, and launched Commence, her beauty brand for women over 40. She’s also written her fourth book, “Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old,” which offers her thoughts on aging and on rejecting society’s constricting expectations for more mature women. Correspondent Faith Salie reports. Source
Honoring a beloved mentor with Alzheimer’s
When Clay Morton was a student at the University of Arkansas, he was greatly inspired by his geology professor, Dr. Walt Manger, who became a mentor and a guiding light as Morton pursued a career as a high school science teacher. Now, years later, after Manger was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Morton is striving to preserve as much of his former professor’s brilliance as possible. Steve Hartman reports. Source