Liz Baker
Stories
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National
Helene recovery is more political online than on the ground
On social media, people are spreading false rumors that FEMA has abandoned victims of Tropical Storm Helene for political reasons. The reality on the ground looks a lot less partisan.
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National
Shovel by shovel, N.C. towns dig out from Helene mud and debris
The small western North Carolina towns of Marshall and Hot Springs were wrecked by historic floods caused by Tropical Storm Helene's rainfall. Days later, residents are just starting the cleanup.
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National
Loved ones search for the hundreds of people still missing after Helene
Hurricane Helene left widespread damage in Western North Carolina where officials are still looking for at least 600 people unaccounted for. Law enforcement in Tennessee say an estimated 100 people have been reported missing.
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National
It's still unknown how bad things are after Helene tore through western North Carolina
Residents in Asheville, N.C., got their first supplies of water Monday, days after the remnants of Hurricane Helene blitzed the mountainous region with rain, wind and floods that killed dozens.
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National
Helene recovery in North Carolina is underway
In western North Carolina, officials are struggling to rescue people following Tropical Storm Helene. Many are without power, water systems are offline and cell service is down.
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National
Trying to stay safe in a wildfire? There's an app that can help
Watch Duty, a free app for tracking wildfires, has taken off in the Western U.S. as more of the region experiences destructive wildfires and the overwhelming task of staying informed.
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Environment
Need to keep up with wildfire safety information? There's an app for that
A new app is gaining popularity in Western states with major wildfire risk. It's staffed in part by volunteers who listen in on first responder radio frequencies.
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Politics
United Auto Workers calls for a Palestinian speaker at DNC as thousands protest nearby
Criticism for Democrats not including a Palestinian speaker is coming from across the party — including organized labor. Meanwhile, thousands of protesters are gathering nearby for one last push.
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Politics
Pro-Palestinian protesters rally outside the Democratic National Convention
As the DNC gets underway for the third night, protesters gathered in Union Park, a few blocks away from the United Center.
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National
Protests surrounded the RNC, though in lower numbers than expected
A big protest marked the beginning of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. But by the end of the week, the mood had changed to focus on the RNC's effect on the local community.
