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North Carolina, a battleground state, faces election hurdles after Hurricane Helene
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After Helene, Hurricane Milton leaves Floridians on edge from Tampa to Orlando
As Danny Pownall looked through the piles of debris on the street left by Hurricane Helene, he feared the destruction Hurricane Milton might do once it makes landfall.50 minutes ago -
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More than 80 organizations call on Congress to return to fund FEMA after Hurricane Helene
More than 80 organizations urged Congress in a Tuesday letter to return from its pre-election recess to pass a supplemental package replenishing funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency ...1 hour ago -
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More than a dozen states sued TikTok on Tuesday for creating an app designed to be addictive to children and teenagers.2 hours ago - Tiktok -
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MI5 chief: UK facing growing threat from Islamic State, Russia and Iran
Ken McCallum says agency facing ‘one hell of a job’ to counter efforts to stage assassinations and terror attacks. The head of MI5 has said his agency has “one hell of a job” to do as the threat ...2 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Home Insurers Seek a 42 Percent Average Rate Hike in North Carolina
After massive storm damage in the western part of the state, a planned hearing will see insurers ask for a 20 increase there. Some beach areas could see home insurance rates double3 hours ago -
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Control the path and power of hurricanes like Milton? Forget it, scientists say
In the wake of hurricanes that have disrupted lives for millions in the U.S., some people may wonder if extreme weather events could be somehow controlled3 hours ago -
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Floridians warned ‘you are going to die’ if they don’t evacuate as Milton nears
More than a million people told to evacuate as category 4 storm projected to hit Tampa Bay region by Wednesday. Florida’s western coast was making emergency preparations Tuesday for the impact of ...3 hours ago -
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North Carolina amends some voting rules so Helene survivors can still cast ballots
North Carolina is changing some of its voting rules to make sure no one is denied the right to vote as some areas remain inaccessible. CBS News' Skyler Henry is in North Carolina where the race is ...3 hours ago -
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The candidates’ response to Hurricane Helene tells voters all they need to know
When Americans go to the polls in November, they will have an opportunity to choose whether they want a president who will put aside politics when disaster strikes or one who will use disasters to ...4 hours ago -
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Helene will not derail presidential election: Officials
Georgia and North Carolina election officials said Monday that the presidential election in November will not be derailed by the damage left by Hurricane Helene.4 hours ago -
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Harris talks immigration, Ukraine, Hurricane Helene misinformation in 60 Minutes interview
In an interview with 60 Minutes, Vice President Kamala Harris discussed top issues like immigration, whether she would meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine, and her ...5 hours ago - Ukraine -
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Watch live: Biden gives update on Hurricanes Helene, Milton
President Biden will provide an update to the federal government’s response to Hurricane Helene, which has devastated parts of North Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Biden will also provide an update ...5 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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After Hurricane Helene, I’m looking for property in Florida at a reduced price. Is now a good time to strike a deal?
“Many of those owners were not insured or underinsured.”7 hours ago - Florida -
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Zamalek move for Ramos faces salary hurdles
Egyptian club Zamalek continues to pursue free agent veteran defender Sergio Ramos, but faces difficulty signing him due to his high salary demands.8 hours ago -
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Group launches $4M initiative focused on Black men in battleground states
A new voter initiative focusing on Black men in battleground states launched on Tuesday. The Collective PAC’s Vote to Live campaign is a $4 million investment that will work to educate Black men ...8 hours ago -
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America’s hurricane wreck of an election
Almost anything could tip the result in what is essentially a toss-up between Harris and Trump9 hours ago -
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We’re still finding dead neighbors in North Carolina. We need help | Morgan L Sykes
Hurricane Helene was devastating and so far the government emergency response hasn’t been nearly what we had hoped. The morning that Hurricane Helene tore Asheville, North Carolina , apart, the ...10 hours ago -
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WATCH: Rival marching bands team up to honor Hurricane Helene victims
The bands from North Carolina State and Wake Forest University joined forces on Saturday for a heartfelt rendition of "Amazing Grace" in tribute to those affected by September's storm.11 hours ago -
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Through Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Amateur Radio Triumphs When All Else Fails
While some residents in hurricane-impacted areas can't send texts or make calls, amateur radio enthusiasts are helping communicate requests for help and messages between loved ones.11 hours ago -
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Ron DeSantis refuses to take Harris' call on Hurricane Helene
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is not taking calls from Vice President Kamala Harris about storm recovery just over a week after Hurricane Helene hammered parts of his state.19 hours ago -
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Fact-checking misinformation about Hurricane Helene
Misinformation and conspiracy theories have been swirling on social media in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. FEMA's deputy administrator told CBS Mornings this misinformation is seriously ...19 hours ago -
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How North Carolina is getting out the vote after Helene
With less than one month to go until Election Day, the North Carolina State Board of Elections unanimously passed emergency measures Monday aimed at helping both election officials and voters ...20 hours ago -
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Trump said hurricane funds were spent on illegal migrants - he's wrong
BBC Verify looks into claims made about the US government's response to Hurricane Helene.20 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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FEMA Faces Severe Staffing Shortage As Hurricane Milton Approaches Florida
Fewer than 10 percent of the agency’s disaster workers are available to respond to Hurricane Milton and other calamities.22 hours ago - Florida -
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North Carolina gives counties affected by Hurricane Helene voting flexibility
North Carolina’s election board voted to give residents in the hurricane-affected areas greater flexibility to vote by mail and run their elections.23 hours ago -
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Misinformation has surged following Hurricane Helene. Here's a fact check.
Officials have said baseless claims, amplified by former President Trump and others, are hindering recovery efforts.Yesterday -
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Former Florida GOP chair backs Harris after Helene 'trolling'
The former head of the Florida Republican Party said he’s supporting Vice President Harris after “trolling” from other Republicans over the federal government's response to Hurricane Helene. Al ...Yesterday - Florida -
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Hurricane Helene Couldn’t Stop Birders From Using eBird
Since 2002, birders have relied on the online bird-watching log eBird. As Hurricane Helene tore through North Carolina, bird-watchers continued to post.Yesterday -
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Hurricane Helene damage in North Carolina
North Carolina residents are continuing clean-up efforts after massive flooding and mud spread Hurricane Helene debris across towns. CBS News' Janet Shamlian has more from Charlotte.Yesterday -
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Public officials urge halt to the spread of rampant disinformation around Hurricane Helene
Republican and Democratic politicians and officials have in recent days resorted to pleading with people to stop spreading false information related to Hurricane Helene, with many saying that ...Yesterday -
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After Election Day, expect more questions than answers
There is no single conclusion to be drawn other than Nov. 6 maybe a day of reckoning.Yesterday -
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Major North Carolina newspaper knocks Trump over Helene response 'falsehoods'
A leading newspaper in North Carolina is blasting former President Trump over what it calls his "falsehoods" about the government response to Hurricane Helene, which devastated a large swath of the ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Hurricane Helene sparks political battles amid FEMA's response
Hurricane Helene isn't just causing destruction — political debates and false claims are now clouding the recovery process. Erik Hooks, FEMA's deputy administrator, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to ...Yesterday -
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Hurricane Helene survivors describe storm's devastating impact
More than 230 people are now confirmed dead making Helene the deadliest hurricane since Katrina struck in 2005. About half of the fatalities are in North Carolina. Survivors hit by the devastating ...Yesterday -
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Eye Opener: Hurricane Milton to hit Florida less than 2 weeks after Helene devastated Southeast
Millions in Florida brace for another major hurricane, fewer than two weeks after Helene destroyed the Southeast, killed more than 230 people. Also, Israel marks one year since the Oct. 7 attacks ...Yesterday - Florida
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