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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...

http://youtu.be/JSnwMe-_vyQ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked President Biden for US support: "Savagery I can say we have not seen since the Holocaust." RELATED: Netanyahu vows to 'finish' war with Hamas as he thanks President Biden https://tinyurl.com/2djr48r6 The Israel Defense Forces said it regained control over the border with the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, three days after Hamas militants crashed through a barrier and launched an invasion that saw over 1,000 Israelis killed or kidnapped. At least 14 Americans are among the dead, U.S. officials said. » 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, techn...

http://youtu.be/PPtqdGyOMtk In a new 23-count indictment, Rep. George Santos allegedly stole the identity of campaign donors and used their credit cards for unauthorized charges. https://shorturl.at/ikpB4 RELATED: George Santos campaigner indicted after posing as Kevin McCarthy aide https://youtu.be/FHNnsVPCfmw A new indictment against Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., accuses him of stealing the identities of campaign donors and using their credit cards in unauthorized charges. Tuesday’s 23-count indictment replaced one previously filed against the New York Republican, which accused him of embezzling money from his campaign, lying to Congress and more. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://tinyurl.com/45u72b27 » USA TO...

http://youtu.be/sVfDSX4SDic A man climbed the Ferris wheel at Santa Monica Pier falsely claiming to have a bomb before he was eventually arrested. https://tinyurl.com/56vzu3pe RELATED: 'Shard Climber' arrested for free climbing another high rise https://youtu.be/tzqCRwr8jMg A man, who climbed the iconic Ferris wheel at the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles and claimed to have a bomb in his backpack, was arrested by the Santa Monica Police Department after an operation that lasted more than an hour, authorities said. At least 10 people were on board the Ferris wheel in the Pier's Pacific Park, which had to be stopped for the man's safety at the time, police said in a news release. Officers evacuated the Pier and Pacific Park and closed it to the public, as the incident was investigated. ...

http://youtu.be/XfhxwNL2ssE Republican presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson shared his thoughts on school choice during a USA TODAY town hall forum in Exeter, New Hampshire. RELATED: Asa Hutchinson's anti-Trump Republican vision at Exeter Town Hall https://tinyurl.com/nmbpce95 » 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. #AsaHutchinson #Republicans #PresidentialElectio

http://youtu.be/sWJtBZXyo5Q In a new twist of spooky season extravagance, a Utah neighborhood has transformed into Barbieland. RELATED: 'Barbie' set video shows Ryan Gosling, Margot Robbie in costume https://tinyurl.com/yc6fksxb » 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. #Utah #Barbie #Pink

http://youtu.be/QAiDrcoUWpM Operational since 2011, Israel's Iron Dome defense system has a range of 45 miles and has been successfully used thousands of times. RELATED: Netanyahu vows to 'finish' war with Hamas as he thanks President Biden https://youtube.com/shorts/PfdDvSERwfY Israel’s Iron Dome is considered a highly effective missile defense system, with its latest success rating of 96% in destroying rockets fired from Gaza in May 2023, according to Israeli Defense Forces. So did Hamas defeat the billion-dollar Iron Dome ahead of its surprise attack on Israel? The militant group said it launched 5,000 rockets in 20 minutes – Israeli Defense Forces said 2,200 were fired – that overwhelmed the Iron Dome system. An attack of that intensity can exhaust defensive missile stockpiles, ...

http://youtu.be/rjxGFStuEKs President Joe Biden made remarks about Americans being held hostage by Hamas, saying that it's his priority to rescue them safely. RELATED: Families of Americans missing in Israel call for increased efforts to return loved ones https://tinyurl.com/msnc5w29 President Joe Biden expressed the United States' unequivocal support for Israel in the crisis while denouncing the "pure, unadulterated evil'' Hamas unleashed in its attack. In a Tuesday afternoon address, Biden also updated the U.S. death total to 14 and confirmed Americans were among the hostages taken in Saturday's assault. The number remains unclear, but national security adviser Jake Sullivan said 20 or more Americans remain unaccounted for, though that doesn't mean all are being held captive. » Subs...

http://youtu.be/-hW-26gIXwc A massive herd of sheep and goats traveled to their new grazing grounds in echo of past pastoral practice in Spain. » 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. #Sheep #Goats #Spain

http://youtu.be/KZn6iECtC64 A hot air balloon being displayed at the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta but landed miles away in a homeowner's backyard. » 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. #HotAirBalloon #Fiesta #Festival

http://youtu.be/K3fEIv2KGhU Flying this holiday season shouldn't prevent you from contributing to the fun! Here are some of the things you can and can't take through TSA. RELATED: Does TSA allow breast milk through security? https://tinyurl.com/2uesebtn » 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. #Travel #TSA #Luggage

http://youtu.be/9P_bcUM81NE The pumpkin, named Michael Jordan, could produce at least 687 pies and broke a world record. » 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. #Pumpkin #Record #WorldRecord

http://youtu.be/uR_zynrsI3E Gaza was pounded by Israeli air attacks in retaliation to the surprise attack by the Hamas militant group. » 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. #Israel #Palestine #Gaza

http://youtu.be/CjE2qYyFYrU Actor and comedian Will Ferrell took to the turntables while visiting the University of Southern California during family weekend. » 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. #WillFerrell #USC #Fraternity

http://youtu.be/30r88wEVeik New Mexico's nine-day Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta features hundreds of hot air balloons and various family-friendly activities. https://shorturl.at/iuwHX RELATED: Check out the most beautiful drives to see this year's fall foliage https://youtu.be/9-WWOUPsMvA A crisp, clear fall day and an armada of hot air balloons. That combination kicked off the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta on Saturday. The fiesta, which lasts for nine days, drew nearly 830,000 people from around the world last year. Since its start in 1972 with just 13 balloons going aloft, the event has become one of the most photographed events in the world. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://tinyurl.co...