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Harris, Biden take in Helene's destruction in separate visits to Carolinas, Georgia
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Harris, Biden take in Helene's destruction in separate visits to Carolinas, Georgia

  • By CHRIS MEGERIAN and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press
  • Updated

President Joe Biden has flow over toppled trees, twisted metal and towering piles of debris in the normally tourist friendly downtown of Asheville, North Carolina. He's taking a tour Wednesday by helicopter of Hurricane Helene's path of destruction. At the same time, Vice President Kamala Harris was getting her own look at the storm's damage in Georgia. Both were seeking to demonstrate a larger commitment and competence in helping devastated communities after Donald Trump's false claims about their administration's response.

Hurricane Ernesto aims for Bermuda after leaving many in Puerto Rico without power or water
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Hurricane Ernesto aims for Bermuda after leaving many in Puerto Rico without power or water

  • By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press

Hurricane Ernesto is barreling toward Bermuda after leaving hundreds of thousands of people in Puerto Rico without power or water as sweltering heat envelop the U.S. territory, raising concerns about people's health. A hurricane warning is in effect for Bermuda on Thursday, with Ernesto expected to pass near or over the island on Saturday. Ernesto is forecast to become near Category 3 hurricane strength on Friday and drop between four to eight inches of rain in Bermuda with up to 12 inches in isolated areas.