SUMMARY: Three weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated the North Carolina mountains, up to 92 people remain unaccounted for, with numbers fluctuating as reports are assessed. Governor Roy Cooper noted challenges in recovery efforts, likening the disaster to past hurricanes like Hazel and Floyd. Over 579 roads are closed, affecting aid distribution, while thousands remain without power in cold temperatures. FEMA and state officials are coordinating support amidst rising tensions toward federal responders. Initial death toll estimates across multiple states range from 206 to 251, with conflicting counts complicating accurate reporting.

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SUMMARY: North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, has filed a defamation lawsuit against CNN and Louis Love Money, claiming their allegations are baseless and harmful. He seeks at least $50 million in damages due to what he describes as scandalous media smears. This lawsuit follows a CNN article referencing past comments allegedly made by Robinson on a porn forum from 2008 to 2012. Robinson intends to continue his campaign against Attorney General Josh Stein, who has gained polling ground. He accuses opponents of diverting attention from important issues to sensational claims as the race intensifies.

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The coolest air of the season (so far) is set to arrive from Tuesday through at least Friday morning. For Tuesday we can expect sunny skies in the morning, with increasing clouds in the afternoon, leading to mostly cloudy to overcast conditions. There’s a slight chance of spotty rain in our northwestern counties later in the day. High temperatures will be in the lower to mid-60s.

As Tuesday night approaches conditions will turn cloudy and cooler, with light rain likely later in the evening and continuing through daybreak on Wednesday.

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