Years ago, North Carolina ignored rising sea levels. Now it braces for disaster.

Confronted with Hurricane Florence, North Carolina prepares for a state of emergency.

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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse Asks Brett Kavanaugh If He Has A Gambling Problem

No senator has asked the Supreme Court nominee about his debts until now.

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Twitter Users Torch Trump Over Fist-Pumping, Thumb-Raising 9/11 Commemoration

The president's commemoration of a national tragedy began with an arrival that was less than solemn.

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Hurricane Florence Is Likely Going To Cost A Lot Of Money

Damage from the worst storm surge ― likely in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia ― could run in the billions.

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George W. Bush To Raise Funds For Republican Candidates

Though the former president has been critical of Trump, he's going to help GOP candidates in the coming weeks.

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Australian Newspaper Doubles Down On Racist Serena Williams Cartoon In New Cover

Mark Knight suspended his Twitter account after his caricature of the tennis star caused international backlash.

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Officials Warn Against ‘Emergency Fatigue’ As Tropical Storm Olivia Nears Hawaii

"Because Lane wasn’t a direct hit, and Miriam & Norman bypassed the islands, people may start to feel like we’re safe."

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DHS Diverted $10 Million From FEMA To Fund Immigrant Detention

What's more important: jailing immigrants or helping storm victims?

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Colin Garland Led Students On Trips Abroad. Then He Introduced Sex ‘Ceremonies.’

Alleged abuse and cult-like brainwashing. "Magic" crystals.

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Bernie Sanders’ Son Levi Loses New Hampshire Congressional Primary

The Vermont senator chose not to endorse his son in the competitive Democratic race for an open seat.

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Red Tide and Blue-Green Algae Could Block Gov. Rick Scott’s Path To The Senate

The Florida governor enthusiastically slashed environmental programs during his two terms.

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The Republican Plan To Take Down Joe Donnelly: Basically Just Shouting ‘Mexico’

Mike Braun says the Indiana Democrat profits from foreign labor -- even though Braun's firm does that same thing.

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A History Of Trump’s Tasteless Comments About 9/11

Here’s how Trump made 9/11 all about him with boasts and Islamophobia.

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How This Year’s Emmy Nominations Validate The Female Experience

This year's nominations have taken a refreshing turn by acknowledging and validating multi-faceted female characters.

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Ellen Gives Gay Valedictorian Rejected By Parents A Heartwarming Surprise

Georgetown University student Seth Owen said he'd looked up to Ellen when he was coming out.

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The Former Dog Mayor Of Rabbit Hash, Kentucky Dies

Lucy Lou served her community for eight years and even ran for U.S. president.

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Colbert Belts Out A Song In Response To Trump’s Most ‘Despicable’ Claim Yet

"Late Show" host's tune about the president won't make the White House playlist.

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Firefighters Pay Tribute To 9/11 Heroes By Climbing 110 Flights Of Stairs

First responders across the country marched in memory of the victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

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Sally Field Reveals She Was Sexually Abused By Stepfather In New Memoir

In her book "In Pieces," the "Gidget" actress describes abuse allegations against Jock Mahoney.

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Brazil’s Far-Right Vice Presidential Candidate Sees A Scenario For Military Rule

A "situation of chaos" could again put the country under the military's thumb, Gen. Antônio Hamilton Mourão said.

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