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College Football Power Rankings: Five new teams enter the rankings
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Will white women abandon Republicans and vote for Kamala Harris?
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Florida braces for Hurricane Milton less than fortnight after Helene devastation
US forecasters and officials fear category 4 storm could make landfall in dangerously exposed Tampa area. Hurricane Milton is expected to sweep past Mexico’s Yucatán peninsula, bringing sustained ...1 hour ago - Florida -
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We’re still finding dead neighbors in North Carolina. We need help | Morgan L Sykes
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WATCH: Rival marching bands team up to honor Hurricane Helene victims
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Through Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Amateur Radio Triumphs When All Else Fails
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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 controlled10 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.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.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.11 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 ...12 hours ago -
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North Carolina, a battleground state, faces election hurdles after Hurricane Helene
As Florida braces for Hurricane Milton, North Carolina is still grappling with the crushing destruction of Helene and its ripple effects. Tonight, the key battleground state is changing some of its ...12 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 ...12 hours ago -
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Kamala Harris fighting to "earn everyone's vote" in leadup to Nov. 5 election
Vice President Kamala Harris is in the midst of a whirlwind campaign as she works to sway undecided voters before the Nov. 5 election.12 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
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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.12 hours ago - 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.15 hours ago -
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Volunteers in Arizona are helping Indigenous communities register to vote ahead of November
NBC News contributor and Indigenous journalist Alyssa London reports from the White Mountain Apache Reservation where Native American volunteers are helping voters overcome the obstacles to casting ...15 hours ago -
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Florida officials give evacuation orders as Hurricane Milton reaches Category 5
Florida officials are urging residents to evacuate as Hurricane Milton intensifies.16 hours ago - Florida -
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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.16 hours ago -
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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.17 hours ago -
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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.17 hours ago -
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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 ...19 hours ago -
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Georgia residents on Trump and Harris’s post-Helene trips: ‘He’s here to get votes, she’s here to help’
Some local residents saw ‘stark differences’ between the responses of the presidential candidates vying for visibility. Mayor Garnett Johnson didn’t want to put his troubles in front of people ...19 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Is the Election Affecting Your Relationships? Tell Us About It.
If this political season is influencing your marriage, friendships or dating life, for better or worse, we want to hear about it.20 hours ago -
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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 ...22 hours ago - 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 ...22 hours ago -
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After Hurricane Helene, should I buy 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.”23 hours ago - Florida -
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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 ...23 hours ago -
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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 ...23 hours ago - Florida -
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Sunday served as another cruel reminder of costly Carolina trade
The contrast was stark. Caleb Williams showed steady progress in his fifth NFL game while Bryce Young, who'll be forever linked to the Bears rookie QB, watched.Yesterday -
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Biden sends more troops to North Carolina for Hurricane Helene response
Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage from Florida into the Appalachian mountains and killed more than 225 people across multiple states.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Tillis says Helene damage in North Carolina "is more like Katrina"
Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina said more resources are needed in parts of the state hit hardest by Hurricane Helene.Yesterday -
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Sen. Thom Tillis says "the scope" of Helene damage in North Carolina "is more like Katrina"
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that in evaluating damage from Hurricane Helene in the western part of his state that "the scope of this ...Yesterday -
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WATCH: The need for food after Hurricane Helene
ABC News' Will Reeve visits Asheville, North Carolina, to share how the community is coming together as the need for food grows exponentially.3 days ago -
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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.4 days ago
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Hurricane Milton: Officials warn of life-threatening situation
As Hurricane Milton strengthens into a Category 4 storm, officials are urging Florida residents to evacuate immediately, with the mayor of Tampa issuing a dire warning: “if you remain there, you ...1 hour ago -
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U.S. intel officials warn of foreign adversaries spreading disinformation around ballot counting
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Harris shifts strategy, starts media blitz with 29 days to go
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