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http://youtu.be/KKlC_X7Gma8 Ed Sheeran surprised a 10-year-old fan when he decided to give the boy a signed guitar after an impromptu performance in Ipswich, England. RELATED: Ed Sheeran wins 'Shape of You' lawsuit, slams 'baseless' claims https://bit.ly/3CIFbCL » 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. #EdSheeran #Guitar #Music

http://youtu.be/bXPrie0k1io A retired science teacher in Idaho was able to get close to a dust devil stretching up towards the sky. RELATED: Dust storm looms over California highways, suburbs https://bit.ly/3Vcgdmn » 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. #Idaho #Weather #CaughtonCamera

http://youtu.be/SpB0n_48XUw Albuquerque's International Balloon Fiesta in New Mexico hosts over 650 registered balloons and pilots from 22 countries around the world. RELATED: Hot air balloon ride goes sideways, riders nearly touch rooftops https://bit.ly/3T3fvGh » 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. #NewMexico #Balloon #Fiesta

http://youtu.be/HTr2VDYFhHI The National Weather Service issued a low visibility and blowing dust warning as a wind storm raged in Southern California. RELATED: Near-zero visibility in Arizona as dust storm hits https://bit.ly/3CCHdV4 » 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. #California #Storm #CaughtonCamera

http://youtu.be/mLdIOaMDeJM Ukrainian soldiers liberated areas from Russian troops and hoisted flags in regions Russia claimed it had annexed. RELATED: Russian troops forced out of Lyman, Ukraine reclaims control https://bit.ly/3ym1BHD Ukrainian counteroffensive efforts picked up steam over the weekend, forcing a Russian retreat from the city of Lyman, which Russia had used as a strategic transport and logistics hub. The gains in the northeast and the south have eroded Russian control and countered Russian President Vladimir Putin's illegal annexation of four eastern territories. According to the UK's Ministry of Defense, the recapture of Lyman is crucial, as it has a key road crossing over the Siversky Donets River, behind which Russia has been attempting to consolidate its defenses. ...

http://youtu.be/f_--FLJ--8U Fergie the camel paid a visit to a Las Vegas restaurant drive-thru. RELATED: Dog with zoomies wrecks living room while toddler laughs uncontrollably https://bit.ly/3RF5tu4 » 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. #Camel #InNOut #LasVegas

http://youtu.be/ddIyPa9xLGg After speaking at a news conference alongside Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, President Biden was caught swearing to the mayor of Fort Myers Beach. RELATED: Biden caught on hot mic insulting reporter over inflation question https://bit.ly/3EqlS2n As President Joe Biden visited Florida on Wednesday to survey damage caused by Hurricane Ian, he found himself in the cross-winds of two potential 2024 re-election opponents: Former President Donald Trump and current Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Before blasting the visiting president over issues that will animate the 2024 campaign, from immigration policy to the many investigations of him, Trump offered sympathy for the victims of the "monster hurricane" and praised rescue workers. Earlier in the day, Biden and DeSantis w...

http://youtu.be/4qWGcfZGjMI Swedish MEP Abir Al-Sahlani, French actress Marion Cotillard and many others cut their hair to protest the death of Mahsa Amini, who died in Iranian police custody. RELATED: Iranian women cut hair in protest to death of Mahsa Amini https://bit.ly/3rEvmPP Oscar-winning actors Marion Cotillard and Juliette Binoche, as well as other French stars of screen and music, filmed themselves chopping off locks of their hair in a video posted Wednesday in support of protesters in Iran. “For freedom,” Binoche said as she hacked a large handful of hair off the top of her head with a pair of scissors, before brandishing it in front of the camera. The video, hashtagged HairForFreedom, comes with Iran engulfed by anti-government protests. They were sparked by the death of 22...

http://youtu.be/99YmsOyfOD8 Bentley, a 13-year-old blue heeler mix, fell through an open drain and wiggled his way into the sewer line. It took rescuers three hours to save the dog. RELATED: 5 heroic rescues during Hurricane Ian https://bit.ly/3rQUx25 » 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. #Dog #Rescue #NorthDakota

http://youtu.be/oBrEkynIVJw The Empire State Building lit up in Yankees colors for 62 seconds to celebrate Aaron Judge hitting his record-breaking 62nd home run of the season. RELATED: Yankees host Camp Sundown https://bit.ly/3CBvYML » 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. #NewYork #MLB #Yankees

http://youtu.be/3tW2Qw2WKDM Jose Ceja of Napa, California won top prize at the Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival with a pumpkin weighing in close to 1,900 pounds. RELATED: British artist decorates his mansion with doodles https://bit.ly/3CwymUF » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/38Tzndx » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #Pumpkin #Festival #Competition

http://youtu.be/XsFeA1RXiy8 A climate protester demonstrating in London, England, said she was “doing this for [her] son” as police arrested her and carried her away. RELATED: Climate change is slowly killing Yosemite forests https://bit.ly/3SV2ajn » 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. #ClimateChange #England #Protest

http://youtu.be/-0K54nSqajI A coyote was safely released back into the wild after being trapped in a California middle school's bathroom. RELATED: Adorable dog joins soccer match in progress https://bit.ly/3yfxzFr » 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. #Animals #Coyote #School

http://youtu.be/1cONMMbTE0o Japan sounded the alarm and issued a J-Alert urging residents to seek shelter after North Korea fired a ballistic missile over the island country. RELATED: North Korea launches intermediate-range ballistic missile over Japan https://bit.ly/3RyC9VV North Korea on Tuesday fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile over Japan, its neighbors said, escalating tests of weapons designed to strike key targets in regional U.S. allies. It is the most significant missile test by North Korea since January, when it fired the Hwasong-12 intermediate-range missile capable of reaching the U.S. territory of Guam. It is also the first time that a North Korea missile has flown over Japan since 2017. The United States said it strongly condemns North Korea’s “dangerous and r...

http://youtu.be/aEXuB7bVtIo Two people suffered minor injuries after a pilot lost control of a helicopter and crashed into a house in Fresno, California. RELATED: Crowd in awe as man flies over Formula 1 race track https://bit.ly/3EdGr23 » 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. #California #Helicopter #CaughtonCamera

http://youtu.be/u62dpg6ziN0 Residents of Catalonia gathered to celebrate International Castellera Day, which included the yearly tradition of building the tallest castell, or human tower. RELATED: Humpback whales stun spectators as they rise from the water in unison https://bit.ly/3CtFQYJ » 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. #Spain #Festival #Tower

http://youtu.be/kliblDdMfVY Residents took to the streets to celebrate the success of a military coup d'état in Burkina Faso led by Capt. Ibrahim Traore. RELATED: Beyond Safari: More to South Africa than meets the eye https://bit.ly/3SyGYzI » 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. #Protest #Coup #Africa

http://youtu.be/B02VsfhkPvs This dog couldn’t contain its excitement after running into a youth soccer match in Belgium. RELATED: Dog with zoomies wrecks living room while toddler laughs uncontrollably https://bit.ly/3fyYUf8 » 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. #Dog #Animals #Soccer

http://youtu.be/HD946UzXcv4 A toddler in Ohio could not control his laughter as his German shepherd with zoomies carried his play tent around the living room. RELATED: Scare fail ends in wipeout for mini Michael Myers https://bit.ly/3rmlVEQ » 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. #Animals #Dog #Baby

http://youtu.be/pzhT9h-dQv0 A kid’s scare prank went belly up after his Michael Myers mask failed to scare his dad. RELATED: Upgrade Your Halloween Costume https://bit.ly/3SLLpqJ » 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 #Costume #Fail

http://youtu.be/-XFsbY2uJTo Despite a Category 4 hurricane swirling around him, this Florida man had his eyes set on saving this cat! RELATED: Hurricane Ian storm surge floods Fort Myers https://bit.ly/3M7PiEx Residents desperately sought rescue Thursday as historically powerful Hurricane Ian, now a tropical storm, hammered Florida with heavy rain and strong winds, one of the strongest systems in U.S. history. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis described the storm as "500-year flooding event" and said Coast Guard helicopters were plucking trapped residents from the roofs of homes. Communities across the state were or will be swamped by the overwhelming waters, he said. "The impacts of this storm are historic and the damage that has been done is historic," DeSantis said. "We've never seen a f...

http://youtu.be/FsT6lGk_nSo Two people trapped on a sailboat off the Florida coast were rescued by the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit in the midst of Hurricane Ian. RELATED: Hurricane Ian storm surge floods Fort Myers https://bit.ly/3y1PDTf The death toll was rising and residents desperately sought rescue Thursday as historically powerful Hurricane Ian, now a tropical storm, hammered Florida with heavy rain and strong winds, one of the strongest systems in U.S. history. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis described the storm as "500-year flooding event" and said Coast Guard helicopters were plucking trapped residents from the roofs of homes. Communities across the state were or will be swamped by the overwhelming waters, he said. "The impacts of this storm are historic and the dam...

http://youtu.be/QIKHXYSj808 Hurricane Ian’s center made landfall as a Category 4 storm near Cayo Costa, a barrier island just west of Fort Myers. RELATED: Jim Cantore goes head to head with Ian's winds https://bit.ly/3SFNogf Water coursed through the streets of Naples, creating giant waves that made roads impassable and flooded the city’s fire department. A video posted by Naples Fire-Rescue showed crews working to salvage equipment and firetrucks in more than 3 feet of water. In Cape Coral, about 30 miles up the coast, photos showed a sailboat washed up in the middle of a road near homes. Nearby Fort Myers saw intense storm surge flooding coastal communities and the area around WINK News, a local CBS affiliate. Videos showed water reaching car windshields in the studio's parking lot ...

http://youtu.be/9Vw4o6L__CY History and music collided at Lizzo’s concert in Washington D.C. when the pop star played an incredibly rare, 200-year-old crystal flute made for President James Madison. RELATED: 2nd graders remix Lizzo for epic class song https://bit.ly/3rfPbNy » 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. #Lizzo #Flute #Concert

http://youtu.be/yjGpKS5Is9k Typhoon Noru, a powerful Category 2 storm, barreled into the Philippines and Vietnam, causing severe flooding and landslides. RELATED: » 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. #Typhoon #Vietnam #Philippines

http://youtu.be/In3hWPOWLsw Watch satellite footage of lightning flashes as Hurricane Ian churned near Cuba. RELATED: Space station shows stunning view of Hurricane Ian https://bit.ly/3E8ISme Hurricane Ian strengthened into an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm and roared to the brink of Category 5 status, its maximum sustained winds blasting at 155 mph as the west coast of Florida braced for landfall Wednesday afternoon. "It is going to have major, major impacts in terms of wind, in terms of rain, in terms of flooding," Gov. Ron DeSantis warned in a briefing Wednesday. "So this is going to be a nasty, nasty day, two days." More than 140,000 homes and businesses in South Florida already were dark early Wednesday, according to the tracking website poweroutage.us. Power outages sho...

http://youtu.be/4goslE7yqX0 The International Space Station flew over Hurricane Ian as the growing Category 3 storm approached Cuba. RELATED: Hurricane Ian nears Florida, DeSantis declares state of emergency https://bit.ly/3LQStA3 The latest forecasts for Hurricane Ian suggest the massive, powerful storm will make landfall in Florida's Sarasota County, farther south than previous predictions but still threatening devastation for much of the state, authorities said Tuesday. Ian slammed into Cuba earlier Tuesday, a Category 3 monster pounding the island with 125-mph winds. Now approaching Florida, Ian's shift eastward has put the city of Venice in the storm’s crosshairs sometime Wednesday, although high winds and storm surge are still expected farther north into the previously targete...

http://youtu.be/qWoNtUVh-Ok A waitress carrying a large stack of beers through a beer hall in Munich, Germany, has gone viral on TikTok with more than 19 million views. RELATED: Fans create beer snake out of cups at college football game https://bit.ly/3Si9Pbs » 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. #Beer #Oktoberfest #Germany

http://youtu.be/eq813oEbIJY UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres advocated for the total elimination of nuclear weapons while speaking at a United Nations meeting. RELATED: UN Secretary-General Guterres visits Ukraine, meets Zelenskyy https://bit.ly/3r9nLbT The U.S. has warned the Kremlin of the devastating consequences Russia would face should nuclear weapons be used in Ukraine, national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Sunday. Recent battlefield losses prompted Putin to call up 300,000 civilians last week while making barely veiled threats of using his nuclear arsenal. The U.S. government responded by saying such a move would have "catastrophic consequences'' for Russia. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he does not believe Putin was bluffing when he said last week that...

http://youtu.be/LfxL-351DH0 Spectators on a fishing trip in Juneau, Alaska had an amazing encounter with a pod of humpback whales that were feeding around their boat. RELATED: Massive blue whale mesmerizes boaters in California https://bit.ly/3fm3ihg » 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. #Whale #WhaleWatching #Alaska