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Politics - The Hill
Presidential race a toss-up in North Carolina survey
The 2024 U.S. presidential race is currently a toss-up in the battleground state of North Carolina, according to a new poll released Thursday. Both former President Trump and his election ...13 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Watch live: Nexstar holds telethon to raise funds for Hurricane Helene recovery
Nexstar Media Group — the parent company of The Hill and NewsNation — is holding a digital telethon Thursday to help raise money for Hurricane Helene recovery. Helene made landfall last week as a ...13 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Trump says he'll travel to North Carolina next week
Former President Trump said he will travel next week to the battleground state of North Carolina as it grapples with rescue and recovery efforts following the destruction of Hurricane Helene. “Date ...13 hours ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
Hurricane Helene: over 200 dead as search for missing people continues
Hurricane that made landfall as category 4 last week is described as one of deadliest storms in US history. A week after Hurricane Helene made landfall in the US, search-and-rescue teams continue ...13 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
Helene Destroyed a Town That’s the Source of Quartz for Most Tech Products
Spruce Pine, North Carolina, is known for producing the high-quality mineral used in most computer chips, solar panels and fiber optics. It was largely flattened by floods after the storm.14 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
How North Carolina Republicans Left Homes Vulnerable to Helene
Under pressure to control housing costs, Republican lawmakers rejected standards meant to protect against disasters, experts say.14 hours ago - Republican Party -
World - The New York Times
A NOAA Climate Agency in Asheville Was Knocked Out by Helene
The National Centers for Environmental Information in Asheville, N.C., sweep together data from around the world to help track Earth’s warming.14 hours ago - Climate -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Helene relief funding up in the air with Congress in break
Federal relief funds for recovery from Helene are in limbo with Congress still in recess. President Biden is pushing for lawmakers to regroup soon as many in the Southeast struggle without power ...15 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Hurricane Helene's death toll tops 200
At least 202 storm-related deaths have now been confirmed in the wake of Hurricane Helene, making it the deadliest storm to hit the United States in decades. Meanwhile, the search for survivors and ...15 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Hurricane Helene live updates: Helene death toll reaches 200
Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region Thursday night as a massive Category 4 hurricane -- the strongest hurricane to make landfall in the Big Bend on record.15 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Pilot flying Helene rescue missions in NC threatened with arrest
The fire official told him to tell any other pilots he knew they would also be arrested if they came back.15 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Two more storms gain strength in Atlantic following devastation of Hurricane Helene
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two more tropical cyclones growing stronger in the Atlantic on Thursday.15 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
South Carolina grandparents killed by fallen tree during Helene are found hugging each other
A South Carolina couple were found hugging each other after a tree fell on their bedroom and killed them.15 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Authorities warn of scams in wake of Helene
Multiple federal agencies have warned of scams in the wake of the destruction of Hurricane Helene. “The impact of disasters affecting our citizens are not just from the events themselves, but also ...16 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Steelers' Aaron Shampklin reveals he worked as substitute teacher while waiting for NFL opportunity
The newly promoted running back recorded his first carry of the season this past weekend16 hours ago - NFL -
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Top stories - CBS News
Biden deploys more troops to North Carolina for Helene recovery
President Biden is touring damage from Helene in Florida and Georgia Thursday after ordering 1,000 U.S. troops to help those impacted in North Carolina. Many residents there are still without ...16 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - NBC News
Sam Brock reports from Swannanoa, N.C., on Helene relief and recovery efforts
Thousands of North Carolina residents are still without electricity or clean running water following Hurricane Helene. While emergency supplies are being distributed, officials warn it could be ...17 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
How This Tiny Farm Became Sweetgreen’s Go-To Goat Cheese Provider
The salad chain’s founders discovered FireFly Farms at a market 16 years ago.17 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Transgender pastor in California builds inclusive church for LGBTQ+ community
In the latest episode of "CBS Mornings" "The State of Spirituality with Lisa Ling," Lutheran pastor Drew Stever shares his journey as a transgender man and how he's creating an inclusive community ...17 hours ago - California -
Sports - CBS Sports
2024 NFL division rankings: Vikings, Lions help NFC North lead the way after roughly a quarter of the season
Sorting all eight divisions going into Week 518 hours ago - NFL -
Politics - The Hill
Here's how to improve the way Congress works
The House Rules Committee held a hearing on proposed rules changes for the 119th Congress, with Rep. Derek Kilmer recommending non-policy bipartisan retreats and planning meetings to foster trust ...19 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Star Citizen Dev Is Forcing Employees To Work Seven Days A Week - Report
For a game that's still technically in pre-release early access, Star Citizen has amassed a large following and its own annual convention, CitizenCon. But even though the full release isn't on ...19 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Hurricane Helene death toll nears 200, deadliest since Katrina
The devastating impact of Hurricane Helene is still being felt across the South as the death toll rises to nearly 200. Communities across the region continue to struggle without vital supplies like ...20 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
Trump's Get Out the Vote Plan Is Unusual—and It Just Might Work
Critics have pointed to Trump's quiet ground game as a reason his campaign might be flailing. But online? It’s a whole different story.20 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Helene’s health risks include contaminated water and mold: Doctors
Floodwater with sewage or other harmful contaminants in it can lead to infectious diseases, according to an epidemiologist.20 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Biden Deploys Troops in Helene Aid Effort, and Trump’s Jan. 6 Case
Plus, making fall foliage pop for the colorblind.21 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - CBS News
Couple killed by tree during Helene found hugging each other
Marcia and Jerry Savage are among the more than 180 people who died in one of the deadliest storms in U.S. history.21 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Western North Carolina was hailed as a ‘climate haven.’ Hurricane Helene shows it’s not so simple.
Western North Carolina, and specifically the Asheville area, had been considered a possible refuge from the impacts of climate change, but it is now suffering some of the worst devastation from ...21 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Biden to Visit Florida and Georgia, Tracing Helene’s Ruinous Trail
The president’s planned visit on Thursday follows a day in the Carolinas, where he sought to reassure the hurricane’s victims that the federal government would support recovery efforts.22 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - NBC News
Map: Less than 1% of residences covered by flood insurance in hard-hit North Carolina
The counties hardest hit by Hurricane Helene were also those with the lowest levels of flood insurance protection.22 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Ex-teacher on bail for sexual assault sought work as private tutor
A man charged with sexual assault has been advertising as a private tutor for children, the BBC finds.Yesterday