North Carolina senator calls conspiracy theories around Helene federal response a 'distraction'
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Harris to campaign in Michigan; Trump to be joined by family of rally shooting victim in campaign return to Butler – live
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White House updates Helene response, $45M provided to survivors
The White House updated its response to Hurricane Helene, providing $45 million to survivors of the disaster. President Biden’s administration said Friday that the Federal Emergency Management ...2 days ago -
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'It changed this landscape forever': North Carolina community left in shambles by Helene
Mitch Kolbe, an artist living in Fairview, N.C., described the devastation Helene left in his community as "total chaos." Kolbe helped WBIR reporter Abby Ham journey over nearly impassable roads to ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Lawmaker on Helene conspiracy theories: 'PLEASE help stop this junk'
North Carolina state Sen. Kevin Corbin (R) denounced what he described as "conspiracy theory junk" circulating about flooding in western North Carolina from Hurricane Helene, referring to ...2 days ago -
World - The New York Times
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FEMA warns of Helene misinformation, launches 'rumor response' page
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is warning the public to be wary of misinformation surrounding Hurricane Helene and the federal government's response, launching a “rumor response” ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Stein tops Robinson by 17 points in North Carolina gubernatorial race: Survey
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein (D) is leading embattled Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R) by 17 points in the gubernatorial race, according to a new survey. The High Point University poll ...2 days ago -
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Satellite images show devastation in North Carolina as deaths mount
Satellite images taken after Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina show washed-out streets and buildings, downed trees, and more.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Harris to tour Helene damage in North Carolina on Saturday
Vice President Harris will travel Saturday to North Carolina to tour the damage from Hurricane Helene and get an update on the ongoing recovery efforts in the state. Harris, who is the Democratic ...2 days ago - Kamala Harris -
Top stories - CBS News
Trump peddles new conspiracy about FEMA funds, bashes Liz Cheney for Harris support
Donald Trump spread a new baseless conspiracy theory about hurricane relief funds during a rally in Michigan on Thursday. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more on Trump's comments and ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
North Carolina election officials grapple with storm's impact
Reporter Bob Buckley from NewsNation affiliate WGHP says the impact of Helene in North Carolina could have "massive" impact on the election.2 days ago -
Sports - ABC News
Alonso's night turns around with season-saving homer for Mets in 9th inning
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The ransomware battle is shifting — so should our response
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North Korea leader Kim threatens to use nuclear weapons against the South if attacked
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Harris and Cheney blast Trump over January 6 as they make pitch to Republican voters – US politics live
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North Carolina communities work to provide supplies after Helene
North Carolina distribution centers worked to provide essential supplies to community members Thursday, one week after Hurricane Helene made landfall. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Writer details Helene damage in his North Carolina community
President Biden traveled to Florida and Georgia on Thursday for a first-hand look at Hurricane Helene's damage. Chris Moody, a reporter whose North Carolina community was ravaged by the storm, ...2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Yellow jackets swarm after North Carolina floods, prompting need for Benadryl and EpiPens
Flooding in North Carolina as a result of Hurricane Helene has stirred up yellow jacket colonies. Health officials said they have purchased Benadryl and EpiPens.3 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
What to Know if You Were Planning to Visit Western North Carolina
Airbnb and Vrbo have activated emergency cancellation policies in the western part of the state and other areas of the Southeast affected by the deadly hurricane.3 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
When the North Carolina Mountains Become Hurricane Alley
Most of the deaths from Hurricane Helene occurred far from Florida, where the storm first made landfall. Experts say alerts and evacuation orders need to target inland residents too.3 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Aid Is Slow to Reach Some Latino Areas in Storm-Hit North Carolina
Language and other barriers are hobbling the flow of assistance to hard-hit communities where affordable housing drew growing numbers of Hispanic migrants.3 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Biden Promised Federal Support for Survivors of Helene
Also, Liz Cheney is campaigning tonight with Kamala Harris. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.3 days ago - Joe Biden -
Politics - The Hill
Trump claims Hurricane Helene response ‘going even worse’ than Katrina
Former President Trump on Thursday repeatedly attacked Vice President Harris and the Biden administration’s response to Hurricane Helene by claiming that the federal response so far has been worse ...3 days ago -
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 ...3 days 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 ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - Financial Times
JD Vance ‘crazy’ for refusing to accept 2020 election result, Republican Senate candidate says
Larry Hogan fears the party’s candidates for Congress could lose because of Trump’s divisive rhetoric3 days ago -
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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.3 days ago - Republican Party -
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.3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Police increase patrols around synagogues ahead of Jewish holidays
While there are no known threats at this time, police are stepping up patrols ahead of the Jewish high holidays.3 days ago -
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 ...3 days ago - Joe Biden -
Sports - ABC News
Broncos out to snap 8-game losing streak to Raiders who have long overcome distractions vs. Denver
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Israel prepares response to Iran’s unprecedented missile attack
Israel launched another deadly airstrike in Beirut and carried out new attacks in Gaza while also preparing its response to the unprecedented missile attack from Iran. Meanwhile, the UN Security ...3 days ago - Israel -
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 ...3 days ago -
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.3 days ago