Harris and Biden Take Charge as Hurricane Helene Leaves North Carolina in Crisis

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Harris Tours FEMA, Speaks with Governors
Vice President Kamala Harris toured FEMA headquarters Monday and spoke to the governors of North Carolina and Georgia by phone about the federal help being offered to areas devastated by Hurricane Helene.

Trump Visits Georgia, Falsely Accuses Biden
Former President Donald Trump visited Georgia to see the damage there and falsely accused President Biden of not speaking with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp.

Biden Deploys More Troops to North Carolina
President Biden is touring damage from Helene in Florida and Georgia Thursday after ordering 1,000 U.S. troops to help those impacted in North Carolina. Many residents there are still without running water, food and other basic needs.

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The BBC is facing a tough time after its director-general, Tim Davie, resigned amid controversy over a documentary about Donald Trump.

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Tim Davie stepped down as director-general after the BBC faced criticism for a documentary about Donald Trump
The documentary was accused of being misleading and sparked a $1 billion lawsuit threat from Trump
Davie said the BBC had made mistakes, but he was proud of the organization and its journalism
The BBC is now looking for a new director-general to take on the challenging role

BBC Crisis: Top Execs Resign Amid Bias Scandal

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The BBC is facing a major crisis after its director-general and head of news resigned over a bias scandal.
The controversy started with a Panorama documentary about Donald Trump's speech before the US Capitol attack.
Critics said the edit was misleading and omitted Trump's call for peaceful protest.

Why Did They Resign?

The resignations come after a former adviser accused the BBC of "serious and systemic" bias.
The BBC has been under fire for its coverage of issues like Gaza and trans rights.
The scandal has sparked a debate about the BBC's impartiality and accountability.

Tragedy Strikes: Police Officer Killed in NC Hospital Shooting

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A police officer was shot and killed at a hospital in North Carolina.

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Officer Roger Smith was killed in the line of duty
The shooting occurred at WakeMed in Garner, just outside of Raleigh
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Trump Exempts Hungary from Russian Oil Sanctions

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Hungary just got a big break from the US - an exemption from sanctions on Russian oil imports.
The country's PM, Viktor Orban, met with Donald Trump at the White House to discuss the issue
Hungary relies heavily on Russian oil and gas, with 74% of its gas and 86% of its oil coming from Russia in 2024
The exemption is a significant move, as the US has been pushing European countries to cut ties with Russian energy

Why Does it Matter?

This decision could have big implications for the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, as well as for Hungary's relationships with other European countries.

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The US and China have agreed on a framework for a trade deal.

Key Points of the Deal

Removal of 100% tariffs on Chinese imports starting on 1 November
Delay of export controls on minerals used in fighter jets, smartphones, and electric vehicles for a year
Rare earths agreement to last one year and be negotiated annually
China to buy American soya beans

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Now it's down to Trump and Xi to sign off on the deal.

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Karine Jean-Pierre, former White House press secretary, is making headlines with her new book Independent.
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They were recognized for their courageous reporting despite being jailed on trumped-up charges.

**Why does it matter?
The prize honors their struggle for freedom and democracy, and highlights the importance of a free press in holding those in power accountable.

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She felt the party had betrayed former President Joe Biden
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