Roads remain inaccessible and communication systems battered. Many residents are desperate for water, food and medical supplies.
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Claudia Sheinbaum sworn in as 1st female president of Mexico
Claudia Sheinbaum has pledged to continue all the policies of her mentor and outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, even those that have weakened the country’s checks and balances.
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Helene sets off scramble to keep voting on track in North Carolina
The hurricane’s destruction creates a massive challenge for election officials in a battleground state critical to the outcome of the presidential race.
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NYC mayor deflects questions about bribery charges as a potential witness speaks out
Eric Adams frames himself as confident in his ability to overcome ‘obstacles.’
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John Amos, patriarch on ‘Good Times’ and Emmy nominee for ‘Roots,’ dies at 84
Amos played James Evans Sr. on ‘Good Times,’ which featured one of TV’s first Black 2-parent families and ran from 1974-79 on CBS.
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New Jersey offshore wind farm clears big federal hurdle amid environmental concerns
Opponents say the operation would be devastating for marine and coastal habitats.
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Attorney says 120 accusers allege sexual misconduct against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
The hip-hop mogul has been locked up since pleading not guilty to sex trafficking charges in September.
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North Carolina floods threaten mines key to global electronics industry
The facilities in Spruce Pine are a vital node in the supply chain of smartphones and computers.
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Russia-paid influencers, trolls step up efforts to influence U.S. election
Federal actions to stymie foreign influence campaigns haven’t cowed Moscow, researchers say.
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U.S. job openings rise to 8 million as labor market remains sturdy
But the number of Americans quitting their jobs – a sign of confidence in their job prospects – slid to the lowest level since August 2020.