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http://youtu.be/7g7S2uJE9_0 After a vote was brought to the floor by Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, the House voted to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker. RELATED: Kevin McCarthy calls out Matt Gaetz for challenging his speaker bid https://tinyurl.com/52wry9em Republican Kevin McCarthy’s deal with hardline House conservatives that handed him the speaker’s gavel in January unraveled on Tuesday as those same right-wing rebels, joined by Democrats, shoved him out of the seat. McCarthy’s 269-day reign as speaker was ended by a 216-210 vote, a move that has no marker in modern history and paralyzes Congress for the time being. The rebellion, led by conservative hardliner Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., has roiled the House in chaos. The move to oust McCarthy – known as a motion to vacate – had the supp...

http://youtu.be/opH0rZR10ng Laphonza Butler was sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. Senate to fill Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat after her passing. https://tinyurl.com/4xpakhk2 RELATED: Laphonza Butler to fill Sen. Dianne Feinstein's California Senate seat https://youtube.com/shorts/xE-0mD3cjLo California's newest Sen. Laphonza Butler became the first Black lesbian to serve in Congress on Tuesday. Vice President Kamala Harris administered the oath to her close friend from the floor of the Senate. Butler was accompanied in the chamber by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and California Sen. Alex Padilla. At a reenactment ceremony, her partner, Neneki Lee, held the Bible as Butler took the oath from Harris. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this an...

http://youtu.be/D5dYLBty0II Colorado is one of the least diabetic states, but social determinants of health can leave some communities still struggling with the disease. RELATED: Mississippi farming co-op grows produce to improve community's health https://youtu.be/_BmP38K7QTw » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3QYKjbc » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #Colorado #Health #News

http://youtu.be/J8seHZgFJp8 U2 took the stage at the world's largest spherical shaped venue in Las Vegas to perform some of their greatest hits in front of a packed crowd. Related: U2 opens Sphere Las Vegas with stunning spectacle: Review https://bit.ly/46oFWNC » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/2HJ3Tqf  » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #LasVegas #Concert #U2

http://youtu.be/PJwx1tH4CkE Tom Brady traded his rookie card worth over $1000 for a DeVonta Smith jersey with a young fan. RELATED: Former NFL QB Eli Manning talks Tom Brady retirement and Super Bowl ad https://youtu.be/Vc-8WIm3yJo » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3QYKjbc » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #TomBrady #Sports #NFL

http://youtu.be/SPlnTbfaanE Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he is "confident" Rep. Matt Gaetz's motion to vacate will not be successful. RELATED: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy weary on more Ukraine funding https://tinyurl.com/msnc5w29 House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is in the fight for his political life as the California Republican stares down a motion to oust him for the speakership. The rebellion, led by conservative hardliner Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., has roiled the House in chaos. The move to oust McCarthy – known as a motion to vacate – has the support of a handful of hard-right lawmakers who have expressed anger at McCarthy for working with Democrats to avert a government shutdown. With House Republicans’ razor thin majority, McCarthy’s fate has appeared to fall in the hands of Democr...

http://youtu.be/k_yOoX4eSRY Forbes' list of the 400 richest Americans has a combined $4.5 trillion. Find out who headlines the list. RELATED: Taylor Swift, Beyonce make Forbes' Richest Self-Made Women list https://tinyurl.com/3z5622bt » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY:https://bit.ly/2JLUY9K » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #Forbes #Rich #Wealth

http://youtu.be/IauNgWxnen4 Hunter Biden made a court appearance in Wilmington, Delaware, to fight federal felony gun charges. RELATED: Hunter Biden expected to plead not guilty to federal gun charges https://youtube.com/shorts/TKy6nPwvFiY » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3q3ON4B » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #Biden #Politics #News

http://youtu.be/elwxqRVzmH0 Judge Arthur F. Engoron ruled that former President Donald Trump committed fraud by exaggerating the values of his properties to secure loans. RELATED: What we know now about Donald Trump's real estate fraud trial https://tinyurl.com/5ed5u6nt » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://tinyurl.com/45u72b27 » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #Trump #Trial #NewYork

http://youtu.be/sJetm4tTb1Q A 104-year-old woman set out to become the world’s oldest skydiver after a tandem jump from 13,500 feet. RELATED: Watch: Incredible moment skydiver nails perfect landing onto unicorn https://youtube.com/shorts/HiAbAN8jnUs » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/35qNC7H » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #Skydiving #Jump #CaughtonCamera

http://youtu.be/yixbgVnBIrU Selma Blair gave remarks and joined President Joe Biden at the White House for a ceremony to commemorate the American Disability Act. RELATED: President Joe Biden slams 'MAGA Republicans' for shutdown close call https://youtube.com/shorts/FQQ0fehE-Lk » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://tinyurl.com/45u72b27 » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #JoeBiden #disabilities #TheWhiteHouse

http://youtu.be/YwpJWdcAS3Y The U.S. Postal Service announced plans for a first-day-of-issue ceremony to unveil a stamp that honors the legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. http://bit.ly/459giv2 RELATED: Rep. John Lewis, civil rights icon, honored with USPS stamp https://youtu.be/ShoVY0KqKgY The United States Postal Service announced Thursday plans for a first-day-of-issue ceremony to unveil a new Forever stamp that honors the legacy of late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The stamp features an oil painting of Ginsburg in her black judicial robe and iconic white collar, according to a news release, and "captures her enduring spirit and tireless dedication to upholding the principles of the Constitution." » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and oth...

http://youtu.be/uB7hVXJtNEk A call to a New York fire department for a "confirmed structure fire," turned out to be just "an amazing Halloween decoration." RELATED: Homeowner's Halloween display of 'beheaded Jesus' prompts harassment https://youtube.com/shorts/5KbdSCkOIjQ » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3QYKjbc » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #Halloween #NewYork #fire

http://youtu.be/nITuSv-H7-Y Rep. Matt Gaetz filed a motion to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his leadership position for his working with Democrats. RELATED: McCarthy comments on position challenges, frustration with Senate https://youtu.be/KtH9K9fUO5s » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3q3ON4B » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #Politics #Washington #News

http://youtu.be/owQ7ReV5Hrg The Carter Center in Atlanta honored Jimmy Carter's 99th birthday with a digital interactive mosaic with birthday wishes, birthday cake and family-friendly activities for the attendees. RELATED: Jimmy Carter makes a public appearance one week ahead of 99th birthday https://tinyurl.com/38hkkjyz As Jimmy Carter celebrates his 99th birthday this weekend, he sets the bar just a bit higher as the longest living president. Carter, the 39th president, has outlived George H.W. Bush by more than four years – something that seemed unlikely in 2015, when Carter announced that cancer had spread to his brain. He has been in home Hospice care since February. In recent days, Jason Carter, the Carter's grandson and chairman of the Carter Center’s Board of Trustees, told ...

http://youtu.be/K7uiGwW6OrA Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced that the House will vote on a 45-day funding bill, as the lawmakers continue to work to avert the government shutdown. RELATED: White House rips possible shutdown, claims kids, seniors, veterans affected https://tinyurl.com/yr9um3dc The country is hours away from a shutdown, but Congress may slowly be coming together on a plan to stop it – for now, at least. Lawmakers have not passed annual spending bills to fund the federal government or a temporary measure that would give them more time to hash out a deal. The House on Saturday passed their version of a temporary measure to keep the government open, known as a continuing resolution, with bipartisan support. However, the Senate still has to approve the same plan to keep t...

http://youtu.be/kxi8L7-koYA Agility Robotics announced plans to operate RoboFab, a first-of-its-kind 70,000-square-foot humanoid robot manufacturing facility, in Salem, Oregon. RELATED: These human-like robots represent the future of AI technology https://tinyurl.com/msnc5w29 If those animatronics at amusement parks or Arnold Schwarzinger's character in "The Terminator" set you on edge, you might want to keep away from Agility Robotics' newest factory. The creators of Digit, a human-sized bipedal robot complete with "eyes," are bringing the world's first humanoid robot factory to Oregon, creatively named RoboFab. Agility Robotics announced the opening in Salem, Oregon on Monday, saying they expect to soon have the capacity to produce 10,00 robots annually. Construction of the 70,000-...

http://youtu.be/8rc8g69Eybw Launching to an altitude of 38,000 feet, a team of Air Force Pararescue Specialists conquered the highest HALO formation skydive ever recorded. RELATED: Paraglider escapes death after parachute fails to open https://tinyurl.com/vn4b7sav A team of skydivers led by a 73-year-old private astronaut have set a record by jumping from a balloon 38,000 feet in the air and successfully executing a dangerous military dive. Larry Connor, who in 2022 was among the crew members on the first private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, was part of the Alpha 5 team that set the new mark for the highest HALO (high altitude, low open) formation skydive on Thursday. In the skies over New Mexico, Connor and four U.S. Air Force specialists leapt from the ball...

http://youtu.be/eOnBOZW-kWI One of Donald Trump's co-defendants in the Georgia election racketeering case, Scott Hall, pleaded guilty to five misdemeanors. RELATED: Two of Donald Trump's GA co-defendants get Oct. 23 trial date https://tinyurl.com/mr4x76v2 One of Donald Trump’s co-defendants in the Georgia election racketeering case, Scott Hall, became the first to plead guilty Friday to five misdemeanors. Hall, 59, a bail bondsman, pleaded guilty to five counts of conspiracy to commit intentional interference with performance of election duties. He will receive five years of probation and agreed to testify in further proceedings as part of the deal. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3Il7OJE » USA TODAY...

http://youtu.be/G2F_mAxNoIA Subways and streets were flooded in New York City as storms brought heavy rainfall and slowed travel to the city. RELATED: Home collapses into river after severe flooding in Alaska https://tinyurl.com/bdhtw4bx Torrential rains that triggered flash flood warnings across the Northeast wreaked havoc on New York City and some parts of New Jersey. The weather prompted New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to announce a state of emergency on Friday morning. "I want to say to all New Yorkers, this is time for heightened alertness and extreme caution," Adams said during a news conference on Friday. "If you are at home, stay home. If you are at work or school, shelter in place for now." See photos of the extreme weather across the New York ...

http://youtu.be/OZumsGWdcqc United Automobile Workers President Shawn Fain announced a second strike expansion and asked an additional 7,000 workers to join the fight. RELATED: UAW significantly expands strike targeted at GM and Stellantis https://tinyurl.com/2yya8vkt UAW President Shawn Fain said Friday the union's strike will expand to two Detroit automakers' plants beginning at noon. Fain said workers at Ford Motor Co. Chicago Assembly and at General Motors Lansing Delta Township assembly will walk off the job. It is a total of 7,000 workers. The strike action does not include GM Lansing Regional Stamping plant or Ford's Chicago Stamping Plant. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY:https://bit.ly/3Il7OJE » USA TODAY de...

http://youtu.be/e0vPonVRhgU A 16-year-old in the United Kingdom was arrested for allegedly cutting down a nearly 200-year-old tree sitting at Hadrian's Wall. RELATED: Mini steam train rolls down the tracks in England https://tinyurl.com/4yhxwssr British authorities have arrested a 16-year-old boy on suspicion causing criminal damage in connection to the Sycamore Gap tree, which was believed to have been felled early Thursday morning. The tree, located on the UNESCO World Heritage site Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland National Park, is thought to be over 300 years old. It was made famous in the 1991 movie "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves," starring Kevin Costner. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3QYKjbc ...

http://youtu.be/kwXNdufRMKg Wally the emotional support alligator denied entry into the Phillies game RELATED: Alligator who lost nose, upper jaw finds new home at reptile park https://youtube.com/shorts/sHzQ0EzDhzc » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3QYKjbc » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #Alligator #Phillies #Animals

http://youtu.be/BAdh2lp6jGI California raises minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 in a win for labor unions RELATED: Here's why the minimum wage has been $7.25 an hour since 2009 https://youtu.be/zKyWRRJQbkM » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3rUm6H3 » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #California #Money #FastFood

http://youtu.be/AyYilhyvJpY California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a trailblazer for women in politics, died at age 90. RELATED: Senator Feinstein mistakenly reads a statement when prompted to vote https://youtu.be/dtMWXxPHYfE » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3q3ON4B » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #DianneFeinstein #Politics #News

http://youtu.be/lBlOx4a3PaE A Michigan teen left her mom some sweet messages in the month before she left home to go to college three hours away. RELATED: Teen spreads message of kindness to stranger at doorbell cam https://tinyurl.com/y2pfdue7 » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/35qNC7H » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #College #Ring #DoorbellCamera

http://youtu.be/TmsA8MM9y3Q President Joe Biden announced a national library at Arizona State University will be dedicated to the late Arizona Sen. John McCain. https://tinyurl.com/26dcpech RELATED: Biden impeachment inquiry takes center stage as shutdown threat looms https://youtube.com/shorts/a18g8wXbv98 With a government shutdown looming, the GOP ramping up its impeachment inquiry and the second Republican presidential debate on the horizon, President Joe Biden headed West. While speaking at Arizona State University - where he announced a national library in honor of his late friend and one-time competitor Sen. John McCain - Biden sought to make a point that is central to his reelection campaign. Namely, that American democracy is at risk. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1x...

http://youtu.be/2RA2Phwjc2c This young boy was in full character as he donned his alien abduction Halloween costume. RELATED: Heidi Klum inches into Halloween party in worm costume » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://tinyurl.com/mv28kwrk » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #Alien #Halloween #Costume

http://youtu.be/af4HIMExswI A registered sex offender, who was released early from his sentence, has been arrested for the alleged murder of a Baltimore tech CEO. RELATED: Brave woman fights off male attacker while alone at gym https://tinyurl.com/22bppdsb Jason Billingsley, the suspect accused of killing beloved Baltimore tech CEO Pava LaPere, was taken into custody Wednesday night, authorities said. Acting Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley at a news conference said Billingsley, a registered sex offender, was arrested without incident in Bowie, Maryland, over 20 miles southwest of Baltimore around 11 p.m. He did not say whether Billingsley was armed at the time of his arrest, as police had earlier warned. Worley said investigators believe LaPere, 26, was killed sometime Fr...