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Piecing Life Back Together After Helene, One Mud-Splattered Photo at a Time

The Mosses’ home washed away during the hurricane, and with it went their photos of a son who had died as a child. They didn’t know a determined detective was on the case.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 9

The Uplift: Photos from Helene

A woman from the Ashville area aims to reconnect victims of Hurricane Helene with the family photos they lost in the storm. David Begnaud surprises a selfless woman, known for giving rides to those ...

Students in Helene-ravaged Buncombe County return to school

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — One month after Hurricane Helene destroyed mountain towns, swept away homes and upended countless lives here, thousands of Buncombe County’s students returned to school Friday.

North Carolina schools reopen after Hurricane Helene

Thousands of students in North Carolina returned to school Friday for the first time since Hurricane Helene tore through portions of the state about a month ago. Rob Marciano reports.

Students and parents swap the bus for biking to school together

Only 11% of students in the U.S. still bike to school. But in some cities, parents and their kids are skipping the bus and forming a caravan to bike to school together. Itay Hod has the story.

Betting on Joy, Ryan Reynolds Brings Audiences Together

MNTN’s chief creative officer talks about how joy makes audiences stay.

Business - Inc. - October 30

In Georgia, Harris Supporters Pull Together and Fight the Odds

It’s not easy being a dot of blue in Trump country.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Cole decides to stay with Yankees on original deal

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is staying with the club on his original four-year, $144 million deal, the team confirmed Monday. Cole had exercised his opt-out clause, but the two sides agreed to play out ...

Sports - ESPN - November 5

Liberalism just won — let’s embrace it and work together

Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 election has presented an opportunity for Democrats to curb the corporate-regulatory state monster and work collaboratively on shared goals, while also allowing ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Eudemonia, a Wellness Summit, Brings Health Seekers Together

Thousands of health seekers, many of them distrustful of the medical system, made a pilgrimage to Florida to commune with the influencers and the self-proclaimed healers they believe in most.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

Biden, Harris to appear together at Veterans Day ceremony

President Biden and Vice President Harris will make their first public appearance together since last week’s Election when the two leaders attend a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

'He'd be enraged': Al Fayed abuse survivors on their friendship

Five survivors of Mohamed Al Fayed's abuse say they have found comfort in each other's friendship.

U.S. Marines, Japanese and Australian troops will train together

The trilateral amphibious training between Australia, Japan and the U.S. Marine rotational force in northern Australia will begin in 2025 with Exercise Talisman Sabre.

Chris Paul, Victor Wembanyama and the duo that could change the NBA

The Hall of Fame point guard joined the sophomore phenom on the San Antonio Spurs this season.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

AI helps organization send poorest households impacted by Helene and Milton $1,000

AI helps philanthropic organization GiveAway provide neediest families direct cash payments, fast.

Many North Carolina students return to class for first time since Helene

When Hurricane Helene hit, 459 schools in 28 North Carolina districts were affected. Schools in five of those districts remain closed.

Asheville one month after Helene faces long recovery

SOUTH ASHEVILLE, N.C. – One month after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on this corner of western North Carolina, the debris is everywhere. Shade trees are cut into pieces, sitting on lawns, while ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

In Western North Carolina, Helene’s Devastation Is Threatening Health Care Access

Dozens of volunteer doctors, nurses and psychologists traveled to the region to treat people whose routines, including medical appointments, were disrupted by the storm.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Hurricane Helene hasn't stopped western North Carolinians from voting early

Hurricane Helene leveled communities in the western part of North Carolina but hasnt deterred residents from early voting. In fact, turnout is shattering records in the battleground state.

Asheville 1 month after Helene faces long recovery

Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Asheville 1 month after Helene faces long recovery One month after Hurricane Helene wreaked ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Harris, Trump tied in North Carolina with Helene weighing on voters' minds: Survey

Vice President Harris and former President Trump are neck-and-neck in North Carolina, as the aftermath of Hurricane Helene weighs on voters' minds, according to a new Elon University Poll. The poll ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Hurricane Helene and Milton relief benefit airing on CBS, CMT

A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.

Can These Fly-Fishing Businesses Recover From Hurricane Helene?

Fishing guides in North Carolina’s High Country face an uncertain future as they work together to clean up the area’s waters.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Body of Tennessee Factory Worker Killed in Hurricane Helene Is Found

She is believed to be the last employee who was missing after the plastics plant flooded. Authorities are still investigating the circumstances around the deaths.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 2

Woman reuniting photos lost in Hurricane Helene with families who own them

After Hurricane Helene, Taylor Schenker found herself with about 200 family photos that didn't belong to her. Now, she's hoping to reunite them with the people they belong to.

FEMA chief grilled about government's response to hurricanes Helene and Milton

The administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Deanne Criswell, faced questions from House lawmakers for nearly five hours on Tuesday about the federal government's response to ...

Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago

Asheville Gets Drinkable Tap Water Back After Hurricane Helene

There was a sense of relief in the city, though some residents said they were still afraid to drink the water.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Ex-Trump ICE chief: 'Families can be deported together'

Former Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Thomas Homan said that “families can be deported” together as a solution to separating families when carrying out mass deportation. In a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Tim Walz says "people are hungry to come back together" as campaign closes

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz argued Americans are seeking common ground, promoting a message of unity with less than a week before Election Day.

How The Times’s Home Page Comes Together on Election Night

“It’s about being prepared, but also being able to pivot,” said Justin O’Neill, one of the editors who programs the home page at night.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

'We earn £100,000 together. We are not worse off after the Budget'

People tell the BBC how much they earn and what they made of the Budget.

How "Here" brought Tom Hanks and Robin Wright together again

Nearly 30 years after Forrest Gump, Tom Hanks and Robin Wright reunite in "Here," a film that follows a couple's journey through love and loss in one room across decades.

Not gossip, girl: Ed Westwick and Amy Jackson are expecting their first child together

'Gossip Girl' star Ed Westwick and his wife, actor Amy Jackson, are expecting their first child together, according to pregnancy photos posted Thursday on social media.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 31

'Run it back.' Will Dodgers keep roster core together for World Series defense?

Less than a week removed from winning the World Series, several Dodgers voiced their desire for the team to keep its core intact for next year.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

Black women to serve together in Senate for first time with Rochester, Alsobrooks wins

Sens.-elect Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) will become the first two Black women to serve together in the Senate. Neither Delaware nor Maryland have ever had a Black ...