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The death toll in Helene now stands at at least 166 as Biden plans to visit devastated Carolina

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The death toll in Helene now stands at at least 166 as Biden plans to visit devastated Carolina

SWANNANOA, N.C. (AP) — President Joe Biden will survey the devastation in North and South Carolina on Wednesday as rescuers continue their search for people still missing after Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage in the Southeast, killing at least 166 people. Many residents of both states were still without running water, cell service and electricity […]

By Andrew Jack

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

Longshoremen could have a bargaining advantage in the US port strike

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Longshoremen could have a bargaining advantage in the US port strike

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The 45,000 longshoremen who left on strike On Tuesday, for the first time in decades, 36 US ports from Maine to Texas could gain the upper hand in the standoff with port operators Wages and the use of automation. Organized labor enjoys growing public support and has won a number of recent […]

By Andrew Jack

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

“Beverly Hills Cop” actor John Ashton has died at age 76

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“Beverly Hills Cop” actor John Ashton has died at age 76

NEW YORK (AP) — John Ashton, the veteran character actor who memorably played the gruff but lovable police officer John Taggart Beverly Hills Cop movieshas died. He was 76. Ashton died Thursday in Fort Collins, Colorado, his family announced in a statement released Sunday by Ashton's manager Alan Somers. A cause of death was initially […]

By Andrew Jack

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

John Amos, patriarch of “Good Times” and Emmy nominee for the blockbuster “Roots,” dies at 84

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John Amos, patriarch of “Good Times” and Emmy nominee for the blockbuster “Roots,” dies at 84

LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Amos, who starred as the family patriarch on the hit 1970s sitcom “Good Times,” won an award Emmy nominee for his role in the groundbreaking 1977 miniseries “Roots” has died. He was 84. Amos' publicist Belinda Foster confirmed the news of his death on Tuesday. Further details were initially not […]

By Andrew Jack

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

Jimmy Carter and his hometown of Plains celebrate the 39th president's 100th birthday

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Jimmy Carter and his hometown of Plains celebrate the 39th president's 100th birthday

ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy Carter is preparing for his celebration 100th birthday Tuesday marked the first time an American president has lived a full century, and the latest milestone in a life that has seen the son of a Depression-era farmer become a Nobel Peace Prize-winning humanitarian and lawyer Democracy led to the White House […]

By Andrew Jack

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester of Montana will face Republican Tim Sheehy in Monday night's debate

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U.S. Sen. Jon Tester of Montana will face Republican Tim Sheehy in Monday night's debate

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy admitted Monday that derogatory comments he made about Native Americans last year were “insensitive.” But Sheehy rejected his opponent's calls to apologize during a contentious debate in a race that turned out to be crucial for control of the Senate. Incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon […]

By Andrew Jack

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

Harris, Trump change campaign plans after Hurricane Helene devastation

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Harris, Trump change campaign plans after Hurricane Helene devastation

VALDOSTA, Ga. (AP) — Donald Trump on Monday repeatedly spread falsehoods about the federal response to Hurricane Helene, even as he claimed not to politicize the disaster as he toured hard-hit areas in south Georgia. The former president and Republican nominee claimed as he landed in Valdosta that President Joe Biden was “asleep” and did […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

Verizon customers report widespread outages and phones in “SOS” mode

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Verizon customers report widespread outages and phones in “SOS” mode

NEW YORK (AP) — Some Verizon customers in the U.S. were hit by a service outage Monday. The problem appeared to have knocked out cell service for tens of thousands of Verizon users. Data from outage tracker DownDetector shows that the number surpassed 100,000 shortly after 11 a.m. ET – and while that number dropped […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

The aftermath of Hurricane Helene: Deliveries go to remote communities as death toll rises

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The aftermath of Hurricane Helene: Deliveries go to remote communities as death toll rises

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Widespread devastation left behind Hurricane Helene came to light in the South on Monday, revealing a wasteland of splintered homes, smashed shipping containers and mud-covered highways in one of the worst storms in U.S. history. The death toll rose to 121. There was a crisis in western North Carolina. Residents stuck […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

Michigan Football vs. Washington Huskies betting odds released

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Michigan Football vs. Washington Huskies betting odds released

The No. 10 Michigan Wolverines are 4-1 this season and 2-0 in the Big Ten Conference. Michigan's first road game of the season will be next Saturday against the Washington Huskies, 3-2. The betting odds have been released and Washington is currently the favorite. According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Michigan is currently a 1.5-point underdog against […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024