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Storm Helene Causes Massive Flooding Across Swath Of Western North Carolina

The death toll rises as rescue crews respond to Hurricane Helene's devastation

7:35pm September 29, 2024

Power was out for more than 2 million customers across the Southeast and southern Appalachia on Sunday. Residents in hard-hit western North Carolina and Georgia faced water outages.

Kris Kristofferson at the Film Premiere of Chelsea Walls

Kris Kristofferson, musical rebel and movie star, has died at age 88

6:51pm September 29, 2024

Musician and film star Kris Kristofferson has died at age 88. His hit songs include "Me and Bobby McGee" and he starred in dozens of films, including A Star Is Born, opposite Barbra Streisand.

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California Gov. Newsom vetoes AI safety bill that divided Silicon Valley

6:18pm September 29, 2024

The measure, known as SB 1047, was one of the nation’s most far-reaching regulations on the booming AI industry. It would have held AI companies legally liable for harms caused by AI and enabled a "kill switch" if systems went rogue.

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Helene recovery in North Carolina is underway

5:46pm September 29, 2024

by Scott Detrow

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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