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A county in NC pummeled by Hurricane Helene suffers another blow; new MN laws target junk fees, pricey concert tickets; WI ends year on a high note in clean energy; and taking stock of MT's outlook on conservation progress.

Chinese hackers accessed workstations and documents in a 'major' cyber incident, Treasury says; New Yorker continues to seek pardon from Gov. Hochul; Alabama Arise prepares to tackle poverty, health issues in 2025; AZ farmers could benefit from feds taking on 'corporate' agriculture.

Funeral plans released by White House for former President Jimmy Carter; US sends investigators to help find a cause for fatal Airplane Crash in South Korea; Report: Most ambulance rides in Colorado billed out-of-network; Cancer rates in Iowa mirror rising rate of manure pollution.

Former President Jimmy Carter dies at 100. Unions, worker co-ops tackle historic wealth gap; NM political expert says 'polarization' is the logical word of the year; AL higher-ed conference to address workforce, boost student transfers.

Trump's top border adviser says he will bring back family detention; Advocates press for expanded access to services in CA; Winter aid available for Indiana rent, bills and basics; NM nonprofit aims to broker affordable housing solutions in Taos; Once homeless, a MO dog is now a children's book star.

Powerful thunderstorms threaten Texas and Louisiana, delaying holiday travel; Volunteers vital for meal delivery to older IL residents; Bald eagle gets official nod as Maine population soars; Tips to help avoid holiday scams.

Advocates urge broader clemency despite Biden's death row commutes; Bald eagle officially becomes national bird, a conservation success; Hispanic pastors across TX, U.S. wanted for leadership network; When bycatch is on the menu.

3 shot and 1 stabbed at Phoenix airport in apparent family dispute on Christmas night, officials say; CT Student Loan Reimbursement Program begins Jan. 1; WI farmer unfazed by weather due to conservation practices; Government subsidies make meat cost less, but with hidden expenses.

Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of the federal death row; Mississippi group working in 71 counties to end homelessness in Mississippi; Farmers no longer feeling Farm Bill anguish, but relief might be fleeting; Addressing Montana's expanding 'news deserts.'

Putin 'inhumane,' Zelensky says, as Russia pounds Ukrainian power grid on Christmas DayReport: CT budget controls too restrictive, changes needed; Report: Future of IRS uncertain as Trump chooses agency critic as commissioner.