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When will the power return? Weary Carolinas residents long for relief after Helene's fury

When will the power return? Weary Carolinas residents long for relief after Helene's fury

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — The weary and worn residents of Julianne Johnson's neighborhood in Asheville have been getting by without electricity since Hurricane Helene tore through the Southeast last week and upended their lives.
FEMA has faced criticism and praise during Helene. Here's what it does - and doesn't do

FEMA has faced criticism and praise during Helene. Here's what it does - and doesn't do

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency is tasked with helping states and communities hit by disasters like Hurricane Helene .
Alberta threatens new legal action over Ottawa's revised environmental assessment act

Alberta threatens new legal action over Ottawa's revised environmental assessment act

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is threatening another legal challenge against Ottawa's environmental assessment law, a move federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is dismissing as a political stunt.
Supreme Court leaves in place two Biden environmental regulations

Supreme Court leaves in place two Biden environmental regulations

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court left in place Friday two Biden administration environmental regulations aimed at reducing industry emissions of planet-warming methane and toxic mercury.
Helene damaged a factory that makes IV fluids

Helene damaged a factory that makes IV fluids

The fallout from storm damage to a North Carolina factory that makes critical hospital supplies will be felt broadly and could linger, experts say.
Missing Manitoba man found dead after three-day search

Missing Manitoba man found dead after three-day search

NELSON HOUSE, MANITOBA — Police say a man reported missing this week near Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, about 800 kilometres north of Winnipeg, has been found dead.
Flooding from seasonal rains threatens residents in northern Thailand, including elephants

Flooding from seasonal rains threatens residents in northern Thailand, including elephants

BANGKOK (AP) — Flooding in northern Thailand forced many residents of the city of Chiang Mai and its outskirts to seek safety on higher ground on Friday, with members of the animal world under similar threat.
A week after Helene hit, thousands still without water struggle to find enough

A week after Helene hit, thousands still without water struggle to find enough

ASHEVILLE, N.C.
Flooding from seasonal rains threatens residents in northern Thailand, including elephants

Flooding from seasonal rains threatens residents in northern Thailand, including elephants

BANGKOK (AP) — Flooding in northern Thailand forced many residents of the city of Chiang Mai and its outskirts to seek safety on higher ground on Friday, with members of the animal world under similar threat.
Helene’s powerful storm surge killed 12 near Tampa. They didn't have to die

Helene’s powerful storm surge killed 12 near Tampa. They didn't have to die

INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Aiden Bowles was stubborn, so even as Florida officials told residents of the barrier island north of St. Petersburg that Hurricane Helene's storm surge could be deadly, the retired restaurant owner stayed put.
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