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http://youtu.be/XQ7-4LOz-bM "We still have a $33 trillion national debt," Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy brought attention to the GOP party. RELATED: Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy spar over TikTok at GOP debate https://tinyurl.com/4nyj667c Vivek Ramaswamy is making the pitch to Republican voters that if put in the White House, his administration will be Trump 2.0, and much like the former president he has become a political lightning rod. The 38-year-old political newcomer has made overt appeals to Donald Trump's base in various ways, including a pledge that if elected, he will pardon the 2024 GOP front-runner for any federal crimes. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://tinyurl.com/45u72b27 » U...

http://youtu.be/Hvvabljb3Mc House Democrats wary of GOP surprise speaker nominee, Jim Jordan, claim they are "once again choosing Donald Trump." RELATED: Scalise drops out of House speaker race leaving Congress in limbo https://tinyurl.com/2afpzzss House Republicans, befallen by disorder and infighting, nominated Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio., for speaker after an internal secret ballot vote behind closed-doors Friday, marking another step towards electing a new leader as the lower chamber is in its 10th day without a speaker. Jordan, the House Judiciary Committee chair, defeated Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., who made a surprise entrance into the speaker’s race hours earlier as an anti-Jordan alternative. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics fro...

http://youtu.be/SdAco3lTzXg Watch this sweet moment when these neighborhood sanitation workers give their favorite fan a gift. ? Sanitation workers Daniel, Carrigan and Mike surprise their super fan, two-year-old Maximos Touros with a toy truck in Long Island, New York. Subscribe to Humankind’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/humankindvideos AND if you love Humankind, subscribe to our other channels here: » America’s troops?! Check out Militarykind! https://www.youtube.com/militarykind » Want even more amazing kid stories?! Check out Kidskind!: https://www.youtube.com/kidskind

http://youtu.be/moTKKiY2sxU This one-year-old is hearing the world for the first time. Her mother's happy tears are part of it. ? When one-year-old Ayla hears sound for the first time with the help of a cochlear implant, it brings her mom to tears. Subscribe to Humankind’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/humankindvideos AND if you love Humankind, subscribe to our other channels here: » America’s troops?! Check out Militarykind! https://www.youtube.com/militarykind » Want even more amazing kid stories?! Check out Kidskind!: https://www.youtube.com/kidskind

http://youtu.be/yO9VHmVr8sA 'The Golden Bachelor' contestant, Edith, was eliminated in episode 3 but she felt very connected to Gerry and the rest of the women on the show. RELATED: 'Golden Bachelor' highlights: Tears, 3 exits and a Gerry 'weiner' joke https://tinyurl.com/23525drs The drama burned so hot in the Bachelor Mansion that it's a small miracle Gerry Turner didn't pull the fire alarm during Thursday's third episode of "The Golden Bachelor." Former "Bachelorette" Kaitlyn Bristowe stopped by to co-host a wild talent show that served as a group date, one contestant sizzled during a romantic dinner with the smitten Gerry, only to tearfully go home later for personal reasons, and two contestants exited after failing to receive roses from Gerry in a tense ceremony. But all of that ...

http://youtu.be/LVpUMyynt7A First responders rescuing a trapped dog in a cave encountered a surprise when they noticed a sleeping bear near the dog. RELATED: Dogs unite to protect puppies against bear in tense standoff https://tinyurl.com/24zfxm3n As if it wasn't bad enough that the dog had found itself trapped deep in a narrow cave, rescuers in Tennessee soon learned the poor pooch was sharing the space with a 200-pound slumbering beast. The gigantic bear sleeping in the dark recesses of the cave was not the animal that firefighters had anticipated encountering when they descended to bring back a hunting dog who had fallen down the shaft. But fortunately for them and the canine named Charlie, the dangerous predator didn't impede them from making a harrowing rescue. "Charlie was quick...

http://youtu.be/fxjPC3ZTgmI Former Vice President Mike Pence suggests stronger leadership in Congress is the solution to a vocal minority of Republicans. RELATED: Mike Pence says Trump isn't 'running on the agenda we governed on' https://tinyurl.com/5a7jmjn7 During most of his four years in the Trump administration, Mike Pence was exceedingly loyal to President Donald Trump, being careful to never steal the spotlight from the president and keeping any disagreements they had out of sight. That changed on Jan. 6, 2021, when Pence refused to use his ceremonial role overseeing Congress’ acceptance of the nation's electoral college vote to try to overturn the election. Trump branded him a coward, and Pence’s safety was threatened by rioters storming the Capitol. Pence has since said Trum...

http://youtu.be/hDxY89SAOzY Former Vice President Mike Pence described a lack of "American leadership" from his other presidential candidates, including the former president. RELATED: 'I did my duty that day': Mike Pence opens up about Jan. 6 Capitol attack https://tinyurl.com/5n6d6f23 During most of his four years in the Trump administration, Mike Pence was exceedingly loyal to President Donald Trump, being careful to never steal the spotlight from the president and keeping any disagreements they had out of sight. That changed on Jan. 6, 2021, when Pence refused to use his ceremonial role overseeing Congress’ acceptance of the nation's electoral college vote to try to overturn the election. Trump branded him a coward, and Pence’s safety was threatened by rioters storming the Capitol...

http://youtu.be/oZinZEuFuHA A Scotland woman makes a living by chaperoning dogs while their owners get married. » 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. #Dog #Scotland #Animals

http://youtu.be/0OHGBQgIuG8 An officer saved an elderly driver after his car flipped in an accident. The video was provided to USA TODAY with parts blurred for privacy. RELATED: Police dashcam: Motorcycle flips over car, explodes in fiery crash https://tinyurl.com/2p86wzwv » 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. #Rescue #CarCrash #CaughtOnCamera

http://youtu.be/QEtXzJq19pU Republican presidential candidate and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum spoke about the federal deficit during a USA Today town hall in Exeter, NH. RELATED: Nikki Haley slams Trump for comments on Israel during town hall https://tinyurl.com/yc3ut79k A series of town hall forums presented by USA TODAY, the USA TODAY Network and Seacoastonline for Republican presidential hopefuls are set to take place in Exeter, New Hampshire this week. The forums will take place at Exeter Town Hall, where many former presidents, including Donald Trump and Barack Obama, have campaigned. The forums are scheduled to take place Oct. 10-15. North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum among the least known of the many long-shot candidates vying to be at the top of the Republican ticket takes th...

http://youtu.be/JsK8XlQOXzg Scheduled to launch in 2026, Amtrak's new Airo trains can operate at speeds up to 125mph. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3EZFrLG » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #Train #Amtrak #Travel

http://youtu.be/IDXOCqslLs4 The Israel Defense Forces issued evacuation orders for civilians in Gaza City ahead of armed forces operating in the city in the near future. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3Il7OJE » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #IDF #Israel #Palestine

http://youtu.be/l8h_EzTNnpY House of Representatives in limbo as Majority Leader Steve Scalise announced he was dropping out of the speaker race. RELATED: What happens now that Kevin McCarthy has been ousted from speakership https://tinyurl.com/mwdvmyj6 The House fell into further chaos Thursday night after House Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., withdrew from the speaker's race despite being formally nominated by the House Republican conference, underscoring the deep divisions that have consumed GOP lawmakers. Scalise’s withdrawal comes after the historic ouster of the chamber's former speaker, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., who was removed from his post by just eight GOP lawmakers in a vote last week. Scalise, who served as House Majority Leader, the No. 2 ranking House Re...

http://youtu.be/UPQXuCXbNHY The third episode of ABC's "The Golden Bachelor" featured a sudden exit, some drama between two contestants and a talent show with a special guest. https://tinyurl.com/mntn39wa RELATED: Here’s what Jeanie from ‘The Golden Bachelor’ said about Gerry after the show https://youtube.com/shorts/uyYpCsbocy0 The drama burned so hot in the Bachelor Mansion that it's a small miracle Gerry Turner didn't pull the fire alarm during Thursday's third episode of "The Golden Bachelor." Former "Bachelorette" Kaitlyn Bristowe stopped by to co-host a wild talent show that served as a group date, one contestant sizzled during a romantic dinner with the smitten Gerry, only to tearfully go home later for personal reasons, and two contestants exited after failing to receive roses ...

http://youtu.be/ThugYq6YApA "Now you tell me who the big spenders are?" Presidential candidate Nikki Haley criticizes Republican spending during USA Today's town hall event. https://tinyurl.com/36yymd5s RELATED: 'Expand the tent,' Nikki Haley explains why GOP loses the popular vote https://youtu.be/s3yEQTydNAY Nikki Haley served as a South Carolina state lawmaker from 2005 to 2011 and governor of the Palmetto State from 2011 to 2017. She has frequently touted her local political credentials on the campaign trail. As a state representative, Haley pushed for more transparency in local government and spearheaded efforts to require more roll call votes from state lawmakers, effectively forcing lawmakers' positions to be publicly recorded. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh »...

http://youtu.be/Loet0gorqos Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley touted her relationships with foreign countries, saying she'll command that respect as the next president. https://tinyurl.com/36yymd5s RELATED: Nikki Haley slams Trump for comments on Israel during town hall https://youtu.be/CfUtMFBPixU On the debate stage, Nikki Haley has been eager to hammer her opponents on foreign policy. The former U.N. ambassador went after entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy for his opposition to continued U.S. aid to Ukraine. And as skepticism about continued U.S. aid to Ukraine grows in the GOP, Haley is one of the Republican Party’s most vocal defenders of Ukraine, arguing that “a win for Russia is a win for China.” » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics fr...

http://youtu.be/m7-kMDtzScs A trio of rescue dogs from California got in the spirit of Halloween with spooky costumes that are sure to fright. RELATED: Young boy acts out an alien abduction with the help of his Halloween costume https://youtube.com/shorts/2RA2Phwjc2c » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://tinyurl.com/4ucas3f8 » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #dog #Halloween #costume

http://youtu.be/-Hpa7ElUTI0 Five officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries when they were shot serving a warrant in Minnesota. RELATED: 'Stop the car!': Man attempts to evade police with officer clinging to windshield https://tinyurl.com/35vdrv97 A suspect was arrested following hours of negotiations late Thursday morning after he and five law enforcement officers exchanged gunfire in a Minnesota town, authorities said. The suspected gunman and the officers all sustained injuries. The Benton County Sheriff's Office posted on Facebook that officers with the Sherburne County Drug Task Force were executing a search warrant in a Benton County home about 73 miles northwest of Minneapolis when they were shot. The Benton County Sheriff Troy Heck did not immediately respond to USA TODA...

http://youtu.be/kkd3rvVlkGQ National Security Council spokesman John Kirby announced that the U.S. will provide charter flights to U.S. citizens seeking to leave Israel. https://tinyurl.com/2xk8a2xs RELATED: Vigils for Israelis, Palestinians across the US amid war in Gaza https://youtube.com/shorts/SyEG2RwekDQ The U.S. government announced it will provide charter flights for American citizens and their immediate families looking to leave Israel. The flights, which are set to begin on Friday, will operate to locations in Europe where there is more commercial capacity across the Atlantic. U.S. citizens in Israel in need of assistance should complete the crisis intake form at travel.state.gov. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from US...

http://youtu.be/5xZS6A7h-Rg Social Security recipients will receive a 3.2% cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, in their 2024 benefits checks, a drop from 2023’s bump of 8.7%. RELATED: Joe Biden vows to not cut 'sacred trust' of Social Security, Medicare https://tinyurl.com/yvcjfuyh People on Social Security will receive a much smaller bump of 3.2% in their benefits checks next year, as the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, after government data on Thursday showed inflation steadied in September from the prior month. Annual inflation was 3.7% in September, matching August’s increase but off a 40-year high of 9.1% in June 2022. Without the volatile food and energy sectors, the so-called “core” inflation rate fell to 4.1% from August’s 4.3%. Although inflation remains about double the...

http://youtu.be/7p2kvPQ-zcA Who is Majority Leader Steve Scalise? The Louisiana representative is looking to become the next speaker of the House. But does he have the votes? » 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 #News #House

http://youtu.be/GNix6bysPIA Machine Gun Kelly faced down a fan who rushed the stage during a town hall discussion at the Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit. RELATED: Is MGK selling out? He sure thinks so. https://tinyurl.com/6nk32s7k » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3HLDbt6 » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #MGK #Forbes #MachineGunKelly

http://youtu.be/d5XW8axtv-c Connecticut authorities say the woman who fired multiple rounds inside a Bristol Police Department lobby is facing several charges. RELATED: New video shows fast food worker shooting at family in 2021 incident https://youtube.com/shorts/g-pbY8hnKVQ » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://tinyurl.com/34t3ueac » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #policestation #Connecticut #shooting

http://youtu.be/DoQxBOI240g A Volaris flight from Guadalajara to Mexico City was delayed more than two hours due to a mosquito infestation on board. RELATED: Passengers voice frustration after flight is grounded for seven hours https://youtu.be/UTDqvJqoyzA » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL78E1D5BFC91B2D86 » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #flight #MexicoCity #mosquito

http://youtu.be/qqYUV5vRxC4 Kimar Reed was on the phone with his sister when the favorite part of his meal fell out of the delivery bag steps from his front door. » 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. #DoorbellCam #Food #Fail

http://youtu.be/5YB5q3QQ1xU Fat Bear week has ended and the title of the new champion goes to a chunky first-time winner, the female brown bear named Grazer. RELATED: Fat Bear Week lets people vote on their favorite chubby bear https://tinyurl.com/2p874r5j Bear 128 Grazer topped 32 Chunk to become Fat Bear Week 2023 champion. This is 128 Grazer’s first win, though she’s been a familiar presence for years on the Brooks River at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska. She’s even earned a reputation among fellow bears. » 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...

http://youtu.be/-jqTQD-QWyg Philadelphia's annual OurFest National Coming Out Parade and Festival is a celebration of joy and pride. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3EZFrLG » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #Parade #ComingOut #Philadelphia

http://youtu.be/SyEG2RwekDQ Supporters are gathering around the U.S. amid escalation in Israel's war with Hamas. RELATED: Israeli, Palestinian supporters rally across US amid Hamas conflict https://tinyurl.com/y76xzys The Israeli military estimated 1,000 Hamas fighters crashed across the Israeli border Saturday, igniting a rampage that included shooting hundreds of civilians and kidnapping dozens who were transported back to Gaza. Hamas, the largest Palestinian militant group, also has fired rockets from Gaza that have riddled Israeli cities. » 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 awa...