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Oct 16, 2024, 1:40 PM
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Federal money to help states hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton nears $2 billion
The White House says the federal government has approved nearly $2 billion in assistance across six states to help people hit hard by hurricanes Helene and MiltonOct 16, 2024, 1:40 PM
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Oct 16, 2024, 12:20 PM
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Pilot adopts kitten after flying shelter pets out of Hurricanes Milton, Helene
A pilot who airlifted animals from shelters impacted by Hurricanes Milton and Helene adopted a kitten from the group.Oct 16, 2024, 12:20 PM
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Oct 15, 2024, 3:20 PM
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After hurricanes, impact on kids from trauma to academic struggles likely to grow, expert says
Dozens of school districts in the Southeast closed for days and weeks due to Helene and Milton.Oct 15, 2024, 3:20 PM
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Oct 15, 2024, 11:49 AM
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How Hurricanes Helene and Milton could affect the 2024 election
Hurricanes Helene and Milton may not change many voters' minds, but they could dampen turnout in the hardest-hit areas.Oct 15, 2024, 11:49 AM
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Oct 15, 2024, 12:26 PM
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92 unaccounted for in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, 'dangerous flow of misinformation' ongoing: Governor
Ninety-two people remain unaccounted for in hard-hit North Carolina in the wake of the "catastrophic disaster" unleashed by Hurricane Helene, Gov. Roy Cooper said.Oct 15, 2024, 12:26 PM
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Oct 14, 2024, 5:53 PM
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Man arrested for allegedly threatening to harm FEMA workers in North Carolina
An armed man was arrested for allegedly threatening to harm FEMA workers in North Carolina, officials say.Oct 14, 2024, 5:53 PM
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Oct 12, 2024, 3:35 PM
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Harris helps pack aid boxes for North Carolina hurricane victims ahead of Sunday campaign push
The vice president agreed with one helper who said “it takes a village.”Oct 12, 2024, 3:35 PM
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Oct 13, 2024, 1:12 PM
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Biden tours hurricane-ravaged Florida, announces $612M in resiliency projects for state
President Joe Biden is touring Florida areas ravaged by the back-to-back hurricanes and to announce funding for projects that strengthen the electrical grid.Oct 13, 2024, 1:12 PM
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Oct 13, 2024, 12:02 AM
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Volunteers bring solar power to Hurricane Helene's disaster zone
Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Helene downed power lines and washed out roads all over North Carolina’s mountains, the roar of gas-powered generators is both unpleasant and essentialOct 13, 2024, 12:02 AM
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Oct 11, 2024, 4:22 PM
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Kevin Costner releases new song with Modern West to support hurricane relief efforts
Kevin Costner releases new song with his Modern West band to support hurricane relief efforts.Oct 11, 2024, 4:22 PM
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Oct 10, 2024, 5:01 PM
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Biden joins growing calls for Congress to return to pass certain hurricane relief
President Joe Biden joined the growing calls to reconvene Congress in the wake of the devastation in the south by back-to-back hurricanes as funding reached dire levels.Oct 10, 2024, 5:01 PM
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Oct 10, 2024, 3:38 PM
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Republicans in storm states face 'balancing act' on response so close to election
Republicans are walking a tightrope as they work with a Democratic White House to help states recover from election-time, back-to-back hurricanes while managing optics.Oct 10, 2024, 3:38 PM
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Oct 9, 2024, 4:10 PM
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Health officials warn of bacteria from Hurricane Helene, Milton floodwaters
Florida health officials issued an alert about a bacteria known as vibrio.Oct 9, 2024, 4:10 PM
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Oct 9, 2024, 5:17 PM
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Hurricane Milton puts some Floridians' mental health at risk after experiencing Helene days earlier, experts say
Those Floridians bracing for Hurricane Milton so soon after Hurricane Helene face a heavy mental health toll and a risk of anxiety and depression, experts said.Oct 9, 2024, 5:17 PM
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Oct 9, 2024, 3:17 PM
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North Carolina lawmakers pass a $273M Helene relief bill with voting changes to more counties
North Carolina legislators have approved an initial $273 million relief package to help address Hurricane Helene’s devastation and recovery in the mountainsOct 9, 2024, 3:17 PM
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Oct 9, 2024, 5:22 PM
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NC officials say campaigning politicians are suggesting already-passed measures to ensure the post-Hurricane Helene vote
A North Carolina official said they have adopted "many of the suggestions that national political figures are now suggesting" to ensure the Nov. 5 election occurs.Oct 9, 2024, 5:22 PM
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Oct 9, 2024, 1:51 PM
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Man loses 11 family members in Hurricane Helene: Report
Jesse Craig of Fairview, North Carolina, says he lost 11 members of his family following Hurricane Helene.Oct 9, 2024, 1:51 PM
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Oct 9, 2024, 11:05 AM
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Storm surge dangers: What to know about storm surge as Hurricane Milton nears Florida
Storm surge is a major threat from Hurricane Milton, which is set to make landfall on Florida's west coast as a Category 4 hurricane Wednesday night.Oct 9, 2024, 11:05 AM
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Oct 8, 2024, 4:40 PM
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Ahead of election, experts warn Hurricane Helene 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.Oct 8, 2024, 4:40 PM
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Sep 26, 2024, 6:39 PM
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Hurricane Helene: How climate change is making Florida's Big Bend more vulnerable to tropical threats
Hurricane Helene is heading straight for one of the regions most vulnerable to the impact of hurricanes: Florida's Big Bend.Sep 26, 2024, 6:39 PM
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Oct 8, 2024, 12:13 PM
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Hurricane Helene by the numbers: Catastrophic destruction covers 400 miles
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region as a major Category 4 storm.Oct 8, 2024, 12:13 PM
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Oct 7, 2024, 5:32 PM
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Officials in North Carolina, Georgia say Helene will not derail voting in presidential election
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.Oct 7, 2024, 5:32 PM
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Oct 8, 2024, 10:59 AM
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Luke Combs, Eric Church talk Hurricane Helene relief concert
Luke Combs and Eric Church talk headlining the "Concert For Carolina," which benefits victims of Hurricane Helene.Oct 8, 2024, 10:59 AM
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Oct 7, 2024, 8:51 PM
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How to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene: Charities, organizations to support relief efforts
Charities and organizations have set up donation pages and other ways to help with local relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene.Oct 7, 2024, 8:51 PM
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Oct 7, 2024, 4:34 PM
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Home insurers argue for a 42% average rate hike in North Carolina
A hearing has started in North Carolina over the insurance industry's request to raise homeowner premium rates by more than 42% on averageOct 7, 2024, 4:34 PM
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Oct 7, 2024, 10:04 AM
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White House calls Trump's claim FEMA disaster relief money spent on migrants 'absolutely false'
DHS pushed back on his claim FEMA has no funds left for recovery efforts.Oct 7, 2024, 10:04 AM
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Oct 7, 2024, 7:33 AM
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'Your nation has your back,' Joe and Jill Biden tell those who were in Helene's deadly path
"In moments like this, there are no red or blue states," the president said in the message, which aired Monday on ABC News' "Good Morning America."Oct 7, 2024, 7:33 AM
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Oct 6, 2024, 12:14 AM
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A Tennessee nurse and his dog died trying to save a man from floods driven by Hurricane Helene
As hurricane-fueled floodwaters surged into Tennessee's Nolichucky River, Boone McCrary, his girlfriend and chocolate lab Moss headed out on his fishing boat to rescue a man from his collapsing homeOct 6, 2024, 12:14 AM
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Oct 6, 2024, 11:30 AM
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FEMA's Criswell dismisses 'ridiculous' Helene recovery falsehoods
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell discussed recovery from Hurricane Helene and pushed back on baseless claims about the agency's funding.Oct 6, 2024, 11:30 AM
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Oct 5, 2024, 6:03 AM
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Tracking Hurricane Helene's destruction: Path, storm surge and rescue efforts
Several storm-battered communities remain disconnected as officials work to restore power, deploy aid, rescue survivors and locate victims.Oct 5, 2024, 6:03 AM
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Oct 4, 2024, 5:52 PM
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Homeowners hit by Hurricane Helene face the grim task of rebuilding without flood insurance
A week after Hurricane Helene overwhelmed the Southeastern U.S., homeowners hit the hardest are grappling with how they could possibly pay for the flood damage from one of the deadliest storms in recent history to hit the mainlandOct 4, 2024, 5:52 PM
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Oct 4, 2024, 4:26 PM
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Family devastated by Helene spent hours trapped on roof when floodwaters rushed in
When Hurricane Helene tore through western North Carolina, the water rose extremely fast in the Beacon Village neighborhood of Swannanoa.Oct 4, 2024, 4:26 PM
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Oct 3, 2024, 5:34 PM
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Why was the flooding in Asheville, North Carolina, so extreme? Meteorologists explain.
The remnants of Hurricane Helene were not the only factor that contributed to the severity of the flooding in Asheville, North Carolina.Oct 3, 2024, 5:34 PM
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Oct 4, 2024, 5:11 PM
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Trump, Georgia Gov. Kemp make rare appearance together to survey Hurricane Helene damage
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and former President Donald Trump will appear together to survey Hurricane Helene's impact on the state.Oct 4, 2024, 5:11 PM
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Oct 4, 2024, 2:37 PM
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How country singer Eric Church is helping his home state, North Carolina, after Hurricane Helene
Country singer Eric Church released a new song titled "Darkest Hour" to help his home state of North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene.Oct 4, 2024, 2:37 PM
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Oct 4, 2024, 12:48 PM
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Local heroes, volunteers help mobilize relief efforts in communities after Hurricane Helene
Volunteers and organizations are providing relief and resources to communities from Tennessee to North Carolina after Hurricane Helene.Oct 4, 2024, 12:48 PM
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Oct 3, 2024, 3:48 PM
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Election officials grapple with potential voting issues following Hurricane Helene
Officials in North Carolina, Florida and Georgia are scrambling to ensure voters will be able to cast their November election ballots amid damage from Hurricane Helene.Oct 3, 2024, 3:48 PM
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Oct 2, 2024, 4:15 PM
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Destructive hurricanes like Helene highlight that catastrophic impacts from storms can extend far inland
Destructive hurricanes like Helene highlight that catastrophic impacts from storms can extend far inland.Oct 2, 2024, 4:15 PM
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Oct 3, 2024, 7:13 AM
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Fears for those with medical needs after Helene as search for missing continues
At least 1,000 National Guard troops are heading into the most hard-hit areas in western North Carolina on Thursday in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.Oct 3, 2024, 7:13 AM
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Oct 2, 2024, 5:25 PM
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Biden and Harris visit Hurricane Helene-ravaged Southeast
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris visited the Southeast on Wednesday to survey damage wrought by Hurricane Helene.Oct 2, 2024, 5:25 PM
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