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North Carolina gives counties affected by Hurricane Helene voting flexibility
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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.16 minutes 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 ...2 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.2 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 ...3 hours ago -
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France’s Government Survives a No-Confidence Vote
The outcome was not a surprise, but signals a treacherous road ahead for the country’s divided legislature.4 hours ago -
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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 double5 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 controlled5 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 ...5 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 ...5 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 ...6 hours ago -
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Major routes affected after heavy rain and flooding
The Southbound carriageway is closed as heavy rain hits the West of England.6 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 ...7 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 ...7 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.”9 hours ago - Florida -
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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.10 hours ago - Florida -
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College Football Power Rankings: Five new teams enter the rankings
Week 6 brought chaos. Two of the top five programs lost to unranked teams, and we added five new schools to our list.10 hours ago - College Football -
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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 ...12 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.13 hours ago -
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How living in extended-stay hotels can affect the health of poor kids
Living in extended-stay hotels, often a last resort for low-income families trying to avoid homelessness, can lead to or exacerbate various children's physical and mental health issues, advocates say.13 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.13 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.21 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 ...21 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 ...22 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 ...22 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.22 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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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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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 ...Yesterday - 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.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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Florida evacuations underway, gas stations busy ahead of Hurricane Milton landfall
Al Roker provides an updated forecast on Hurricane Milton while Sam Brock, Dana Griffin and Chase Cain report from various locations in Florida as the state braces for a direct hit.2 hours ago - Florida -
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Biden cancels overseas trip to oversee preparations and response to Milton
President Joe Biden has postponed his overseas trip this week due to Hurricane Milton and its projected landfall in Florida on Wednesday.2 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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As extreme weather forecasts get better, warnings struggle to cut through
Officials in Florida have issued a new round of dire warnings as Hurricane Milton takes aim for the state's Gulf Coast less than two weeks after Helene ravaged the southeastern U.S.3 hours ago -
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Follow Hurricane Milton's path, forecast and status
Hurricane Milton is expected to continue to develop rapidly as it crosses warm water in the Gulf of Mexico.2 hours ago -
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Supreme Court appears likely to uphold Biden plan to crack down on 'ghost gun' kits
The Supreme Court takes on another battle over restrictions on firearms as the justices consider the Biden administration's move to ban "ghost gun" kits that allow people to assemble deadly weapons ...5 hours ago - Joe Biden