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North Carolina, a battleground state, faces election hurdles after Hurricane Helene
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Man arrested in Michigan and charged with slaying of former Clemson receiver in North Carolina
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Florida preps for Milton days after Helene
Milton, projected to be a major hurricane when it makes landfall, is bearing down on Florida just days after Helene slammed the state's west coast. Jonathan Viggliotti, Nicole Valdes and Rob ...4 hours ago - Florida -
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Hurricanes Milton and Helene loom over final weeks of 2024 race
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North Carolina Republican pushes back on hurricane misinformation
Rep. Chuck Edwards debunked some of misleading information spread by former President Donald Trump and others.6 hours ago -
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Ahead of election, experts warn hurricane misinformation is 'just the beginning'
False claims about hurricane relief efforts spread by Donald Trump and Elon Musk have raised concerns about the spread of misinformation during the upcoming election.7 hours ago -
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Floridians warned ‘you are going to die’ if they don’t evacuate as Milton nears
Thousands of evacuees clog highways as storm projected to hit Tampa Bay on Wednesday restrengthens to category 5. Florida’s western coast was making emergency preparations on Tuesday for the impact ...7 hours ago -
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Helene debris could become projectiles in Hurricane Milton's path
Damage left behind by Helene could become another dangerous obstacle for Floridians hunkering down for Hurricane Milton. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has more from St. Petersburg, and Tom Hanson ...8 hours ago -
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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.8 hours 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 ...9 hours ago -
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TikTok Faces Lawsuits From 13 States Around Teens and Mental Health
More than a dozen states sued TikTok on Tuesday for creating an app designed to be addictive to children and teenagers.10 hours ago - Tiktok -
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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 double11 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 controlled11 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 ...11 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 ...12 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.13 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 ...13 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 ...13 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.”15 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.16 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 ...16 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 Trump17 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 ...18 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.19 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.Yesterday -
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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 ...Yesterday -
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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 ...Yesterday -
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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.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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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.Yesterday -
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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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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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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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Walz says "Electoral College needs to go"
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An Oprah Special - “The Presleys: Elvis, Lisa Marie and Riley”
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Florida hospitals in Hurricane Milton's path prepare for worst
Hospitals and other health care facilities on Florida's Gulf Coast — still reeling from Hurricane Helene — are now revving up for Hurricane Milton.2 hours ago - Florida -
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Full video: Firsthand account of Israel-Hamas war from CBS News producer in Gaza
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