Hundreds of US troops battle devastation caused by 'biblical' Helene floods
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Helene has caused unprecedented devastation across the western portion of the state. He emphasized the scale of the recovery ahead, stating: "This will be a long and difficult recovery."
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Helene has caused unprecedented devastation across the western portion of the state. He emphasized the scale of the recovery ahead, stating: "This will be a long and difficult recovery."
Majority of Americans prefer popular vote over Electoral College, poll finds
A majority of Americans prefer the popular vote for electing the president rather than a winner being determined by the Electoral College, according to a new Gallup poll.
A majority of Americans prefer the popular vote for electing the president rather than a winner being determined by the Electoral College, according to a new Gallup poll.
Temporary student loan benefits ending this week – what borrowers should know
When student loan payments resumed in October 2023, the U.S. Department of Education announced a temporary grace period that's ending this week.
When student loan payments resumed in October 2023, the U.S. Department of Education announced a temporary grace period that's ending this week.
October Social Security payment schedule: Here’s when beneficiaries will get their checks
Here is the October Social Security payment schedule for retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries.
Here is the October Social Security payment schedule for retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries.
Jimmy Carter at 100: Georgia and the world celebrates the 39th president's birthday
One hundred years ago today, Jimmy Carter was born on a small peanut farm in Plains. Georgia. His humanitarian work and expectation-defying rise changed the world.
One hundred years ago today, Jimmy Carter was born on a small peanut farm in Plains. Georgia. His humanitarian work and expectation-defying rise changed the world.
Jimmy Carter turns 100: Now and then
Jimmy Carter turned 100 years old on Tuesday. Over the last century, the former president has seen many changes across the nation and world.
Jimmy Carter turned 100 years old on Tuesday. Over the last century, the former president has seen many changes across the nation and world.
FBI to pay $22M to settle harassment claims from women trainees at Quantico
The FBI agreed Monday to pay more than $22 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging female recruits were singled out for dismissal in training and routinely harassed by instructors with sexually charged comments about their breast size, false allegations of infidelity and the need to take contraception “to control their moods."
The FBI agreed Monday to pay more than $22 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging female recruits were singled out for dismissal in training and routinely harassed by instructors with sexually charged comments about their breast size, false allegations of infidelity and the need to take contraception “to control their moods."
MLB hit king Pete Rose dies at 83
Baseball's all-time hit king Pete Rose has reportedly died at 83.
Baseball's all-time hit king Pete Rose has reportedly died at 83.
Arizona mother decapitated by her son hours before her surprise birthday party, police say
A woman's decapitated body was found inside a Glendale home and her son was arrested in connection to the gruesome death, police said.
A woman's decapitated body was found inside a Glendale home and her son was arrested in connection to the gruesome death, police said.
Home burglaries are most likely to happen at these times, security experts warn
As the holiday season ramps up, security experts are revealing the most common times burglars are targeting homes.
As the holiday season ramps up, security experts are revealing the most common times burglars are targeting homes.
Siesta Key family ‘narrowly escapes’ house fire after video shows Tesla battery igniting in garage
A family on Siesta Key survived Hurricane Helene but narrowly escaped when they say a Tesla parked in their garage ignited in the middle of the night.
A family on Siesta Key survived Hurricane Helene but narrowly escaped when they say a Tesla parked in their garage ignited in the middle of the night.
NOAA orders next generation of hurricane hunter aircraft
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced recently it awarded a contract to Georgia-based Lockheed Martin Aeronautics for two specialized C-130J Hercules aircraft. The planes are expected to join NOAA’s fleet by 2030.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced recently it awarded a contract to Georgia-based Lockheed Martin Aeronautics for two specialized C-130J Hercules aircraft. The planes are expected to join NOAA’s fleet by 2030.
Satellite merger: DirecTV buys rival Dish and Sling
DirecTV will pay $1 and assume $9.75B worth of debt to buy Dish and Sling.
DirecTV will pay $1 and assume $9.75B worth of debt to buy Dish and Sling.
Top election official in key Nevada county takes stress leave
Washoe County's top election Cari-Ann Burgess is taking a stress-related leave of absence with a little over month before the November election.
Washoe County's top election Cari-Ann Burgess is taking a stress-related leave of absence with a little over month before the November election.
Helene aftermath latest: At least 120 dead, NC communities still isolated
Helene left a trail of widespread damage across the U.S. Southeast, killing at least 120 people and hundreds of others still unaccounted for.
Helene left a trail of widespread damage across the U.S. Southeast, killing at least 120 people and hundreds of others still unaccounted for.
Asheville residents battling 'apocalyptic' aftermath of Hurricane Helene after deadly flooding, landslides
One Asheville, North Carolina resident sounded the alarm as his community battles the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, detailing the "apocalyptic weekend" as the death toll continues to rise while millions are left without power and water.
One Asheville, North Carolina resident sounded the alarm as his community battles the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, detailing the "apocalyptic weekend" as the death toll continues to rise while millions are left without power and water.
Ryan Routh pleads not guilty to attempted assassination of Trump
Ryan Routh, who authorities said spent 12 hours camped outside Donald Trump’s golf course before Secret Service spotted him with a rifle, has pleaded not guilty to federal charges.
Ryan Routh, who authorities said spent 12 hours camped outside Donald Trump’s golf course before Secret Service spotted him with a rifle, has pleaded not guilty to federal charges.
Climber falls to his death on Colorado mountain, authorities say
A 53-year-old experienced climber from Rochester, New York, fell to his death while scaling the Rock of Ages trail near Telluride, Colorado, last week.
A 53-year-old experienced climber from Rochester, New York, fell to his death while scaling the Rock of Ages trail near Telluride, Colorado, last week.
Biden, Harris and Trump to visit Helene-ravaged communities
President Biden said Monday the federal government will be with survivors and others affected by Helene for “as long as it takes.”
President Biden said Monday the federal government will be with survivors and others affected by Helene for “as long as it takes.”
Teen with toy gun shot by victim during attempted robbery in Kensington: police
A 16-year-old has been hospitalized after police say he used a toy gun to try and rob a man who was armed with a real gun.
A 16-year-old has been hospitalized after police say he used a toy gun to try and rob a man who was armed with a real gun.