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Pentagon releases video of Russian aircraft colliding with US drone over Black Sea #Shorts

Pentagon releases video of Russian aircraft colliding with US drone over Black Sea #Shorts

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http://youtu.be/KrmshdeZog4 The Pentagon released footage of what it says is a Russian aircraft dumping fuel on an unmanned U.S. drone, damaging the propeller and forcing U.S. controllers to crash land device in the Black Sea. RELATED: Pentagon releases video showing Russian jets interfering with a US drone https://bit.ly/3Jk0A7n » 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. #Russia #Drone #Military
US General asked if Russian collision with US drone is ‘an act of war’ #Shorts

US General asked if Russian collision with US drone is ‘an act of war’ #Shorts

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http://youtu.be/_hiyDL4Uh1g Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley was asked directly if the Russian air force collision with a US drone over the Black Sea is being considered "an act of war." RELATED: Russian fighter jet collides with US Air Force drone over Black Sea https://bit.ly/3Ti9uXK "We know where it landed," Army Gen. Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters Wednesday. It's unclear if the Russian pilot intended to strike the Reaper drone, forcing it to crash, Milley said. The drone broke up on impact and sunk in about four thousand feet of water, he said, complicating recovery by the U.S., its allies or the Russians. Mitigation efforts were undertaken to ensure sensitive information would be difficult to recover, he said. » Subsc...
Realistic-looking ‘Star Wars’ lightsaber unveiled at SXSW event #Shorts

Realistic-looking ‘Star Wars’ lightsaber unveiled at SXSW event #Shorts

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http://youtu.be/sCqfGqexco4 Disney executive Josh D’Amaro appeared on stage at a South by Southwest (SXSW) event in Austin, Texas to give a demonstration of a realistic-looking 'Star Wars' lightsaber. RELATED: 'Star Wars' fan's real lightsaber earns Guinness World Record https://bit.ly/3mVIBNf » 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. #StarWars #Lightsaber #Tech
Powerful wind gusts knock glass off skyscrapers, overturn trucks in San Francisco #Shorts

Powerful wind gusts knock glass off skyscrapers, overturn trucks in San Francisco #Shorts

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http://youtu.be/3LRAJMnZbtc High winds were downing trees, knocking down power lines, blowing out windows and overturning trucks in San Francisco, California. RELATED: Strong winds in San Francisco shatter glass on high-rise building https://bit.ly/42czjfS » 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. #SanFrancisco #Wind #CaughtonCamera
Russian fighter jet collides with US Air Force drone over Black Sea #Shorts

Russian fighter jet collides with US Air Force drone over Black Sea #Shorts

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http://youtu.be/Sk0vGnSr08I A Russian jet collided with a U.S. Air Force drone over the Black Sea on Tuesday, causing the drone to crash after an "unsafe and unprofessional intercept," the U.S. military reported. RELATED: Russian fighter aircrafts collide with US drone, Pentagon confirms https://bit.ly/3Tko6Gc The incident occurred Tuesday morning when two Russian SU-27 fighters conducted an intercept of the MQ-9 drone that demonstrated the pilots' "lack of competence," according to a statement from U.S. European Command. One of the fighters clipped the propeller of the drone, forcing U.S. operators to bring it down in international waters. The Russian warplanes intercepted and buzzed the drone for about a half hour before the crash, Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder, the Pentagon press ...
Trash piles up in Paris as garbage collectors strike against pension reform #Shorts

Trash piles up in Paris as garbage collectors strike against pension reform #Shorts

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http://youtu.be/eodXUjQObQo Uncollected rubbish has piled up in Paris as a result of an ongoing strike led by unions opposed to a proposed pension reform. RELATED: Activist saves seals from ocean trash https://bit.ly/3mW55NR » 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. #France #Paris #Trash
Gator forces way through metal fence in Florida #Shorts

Gator forces way through metal fence in Florida #Shorts

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http://youtu.be/79JBUcZulAA Golfers at the Coral Creek Club in Florida watched, and one even assisted the gator as it tried to squeeze its way through bars on a metal fence. RELATED: Metal fence stands no chance against Fleeing gator in Florida https://bit.ly/3FmUDFv » 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 #Florida #Animals
President Biden announces Australian nuclear-powered submarine deal to counter China #Shorts

President Biden announces Australian nuclear-powered submarine deal to counter China #Shorts

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http://youtu.be/vcnnTjzTX7g Australia will buy three to five nuclear-powered attack submarines from the U.S. as part of the AUKUS partnership to counter China, President Biden said. RELATED: Putin on nuclear weapons: ‘Threat is growing’ https://bit.ly/3mRWBrh The United States will spend billions of dollars expanding its ability to produce nuclear-powered attack submarines as part of a landmark security deal with Australia and the United Kingdom that President Joe Biden detailed Monday. The announcement, made at a naval base in San Diego with the leaders of the three nations, came 18 months after the creation of the AUKUS partnership to counter China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region. The deal will provide Australia with nuclear-powered attack submarines, which can stay u...
Mt. Merapi volcano erupts in Indonesia, spews lava and ash clouds #Shorts

Mt. Merapi volcano erupts in Indonesia, spews lava and ash clouds #Shorts

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http://youtu.be/LwS9tC1uAnA Indonesia’s Mount Merapi erupted, spewing lava, sending smoke more than 4 miles into the air and covering nearby villages in ash. RELATED: Aerial footage shows Mauna Loa volcano lava flow https://bit.ly/3ySXItD » 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. #Volcano #Eruption #Indonesia
Biden on Silicon Valley Bank collapse: ‘That’s how capitalism works’ #Shorts

Biden on Silicon Valley Bank collapse: ‘That’s how capitalism works’ #Shorts

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http://youtu.be/fXnrc-tE6u4 Addressing the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank of New York, President Biden promised Americans' deposits would be safe. RELATED: President Joe Biden responds to Silicon Valley Bank collapse https://bit.ly/3JxTu0v President Joe Biden attempted to calm market and taxpayer jitters on Monday morning, saying that Americans can have "confidence" in the banking system after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. "Americans can have confidence that the banking system is safe," Biden said at the White House. "Your deposits will be there when you need them." Biden said "no losses" would be born by taxpayers, and the money would come from the fees that banks pay into the Deposit Insurance Fund. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch m...
Hugh Grant criticized for ‘painful’ Oscars interview: ‘Why was he so rude?’ #Shorts

Hugh Grant criticized for ‘painful’ Oscars interview: ‘Why was he so rude?’ #Shorts

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http://youtu.be/YqzolQnmTjc Actor Hugh Grant stirred social media backlash for an awkward red carpet interview with Ashley Graham at the 2023 Oscars. RELATED: These stars were the best dressed on the Oscars red carpet https://bit.ly/42akhXM Not everyone is visibly enthused to be at the 2023 Oscars. Hugh Grant was the subject of social media jokes and criticism on Sunday night after an awkward and trite moment with Academy Awards red carpet presenter Ashley Graham. The model, 35, who stunned in a sheer black Alberta Ferretti gown, started off the interview by asking a seemingly disinterested Grant about his excitement for the night. In response, the "Love Actually" star hesitatingly responded, "Um, well it's fascinating. The whole humanity is here." As to whether he's rooting for any ac...
Murder suspect escapes courthouse after having restraints removed #Shorts

Murder suspect escapes courthouse after having restraints removed #Shorts

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http://youtu.be/FpEgvGGsTIk 28-year-old Edi Villalobos sprinted out of a courthouse in Hillsboro, Oregon in an attempt to evade a second degree murder charge, among others. RELATED: Teens drive car off overpass to escape police during high-speed chase https://bit.ly/401Bukm » 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. #Escape #Court #CaughtonCamera
Elephant flips over truck after driver refused to let it cross the road #Shorts

Elephant flips over truck after driver refused to let it cross the road #Shorts

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http://youtu.be/U87jLrkLYHo An elephant in Thailand flipped over a truck after the driver didn't stop and wait for the mammal to cross the road. RELATED: Elephant flips over truck as it crosses road in Thailand https://bit.ly/3ZWYWPR » 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. #Elephant #Thailand #CaughtonCamera
Joe Biden compares ‘wacko liberal’ Ronald Reagan’s tax rate to his budget proposal #Shorts

Joe Biden compares ‘wacko liberal’ Ronald Reagan’s tax rate to his budget proposal #Shorts

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http://youtu.be/lKZgSBIMpyc President Joe Biden's plan would raise taxes on corporations and wealthier Americans, and would tax them at a similar level to tax rates during Ronald Reagan's presidency. RELATED: President Joe Biden to release his proposed federal budget https://bit.ly/3l4XUma » 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. #Biden #Politics #RonaldReagan
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez slams Republicans over ‘woke’ Congressional hearing #Shorts

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez slams Republicans over ‘woke’ Congressional hearing #Shorts

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http://youtu.be/rAcRUMVeC6E Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized Republicans over their lack of a definition for the term 'woke.' RELATED: Rep. Ocasio-Cortez told to give translation after speaking Spanish in Congress https://bit.ly/3Ja2R5a » 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. #AOC #Politics #Congress
Rep. Lauren Boebert uses 2020 data to push Biden administration on remote work #Shorts

Rep. Lauren Boebert uses 2020 data to push Biden administration on remote work #Shorts

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http://youtu.be/61s3Gupd8So Rep. Lauren Boebert claimed that 25% of federal employees are not logging into work to criticize a Biden administration official, but used data from during the Trump administration. RELATED: Boebert heckles Biden during State of the Union address https://bit.ly/3LeUrMr » 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. #LaurenBoebert #Politics #Work
Protests in Georgia against ‘Russian-style authoritarian’ law turn violent #Shorts

Protests in Georgia against ‘Russian-style authoritarian’ law turn violent #Shorts

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http://youtu.be/CbDL_VOm9xw Protesters took to the streets in Tbilisi, Georgia to protest against a controversial bill that would have required media and non-governmental organizations receiving 20% of their funding from foreign sources to register as “foreign agents.” RELATED: New sanctions, protests mark one year since Russia invaded Ukraine https://bit.ly/3J8Se2i » 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. #Georgia #Protest #Tbilisi
Jim Jordan and Stacey Plaskett have heated moment during ‘Twitter Files’ hearing | USA TODAY #Shorts

Jim Jordan and Stacey Plaskett have heated moment during ‘Twitter Files’ hearing | USA TODAY #Shorts

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http://youtu.be/-qHRSq7dDK0 Rep. Jim Jordan and Rep. Stacey Plaskett argued during a Congressional hearing in which journalist Matt Taibbi was testifying about the controversial 'Twitter Files.' RELATED: Jim Jordan, Jerry Nadler spar over gun control legislation https://bit.ly/3JrAsZt » 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. #JimJordan #Congress #Argument
Subway stop ceiling collapses, nearly falls on commuter | USA TODAY #Shorts

Subway stop ceiling collapses, nearly falls on commuter | USA TODAY #Shorts

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http://youtu.be/3iT-BGyrxzg A Massachusetts woman was nearly hit by a falling ceiling tile that fell inches from her face at a subway stop. RELATED: Bus driver's quick reflex potentially saves student's life at bus stop https://bit.ly/3SLFR0J » 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. #Subway #CloseCall #CaughtonCamera
Marjorie Taylor Green sworn in as Speaker Pro Tempore | USA TODAY #Shorts

Marjorie Taylor Green sworn in as Speaker Pro Tempore | USA TODAY #Shorts

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http://youtu.be/bit2EhGVquM Kevin McCarthy chose Marjorie Taylor Greene to act as Speaker Pro Tempore in the House of Representatives. RELATED: Marjorie Taylor Greene carries white balloon ahead of State of the Union speech https://bit.ly/3mwaz1D » 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. #MarjorieTaylorGreene #Politics #Congress
Teens drive car off overpass to escape police during high-speed chase | USA TODAY #Shorts

Teens drive car off overpass to escape police during high-speed chase | USA TODAY #Shorts

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http://youtu.be/FkPdYGJhO7w Two teens drove an allegedly stolen car off an overpass in Minnesota to escape police. They suffered non-life-threatening injuries. RELATED: Teens drive allegedly stolen car off overpass to escape police chase https://bit.ly/3ykUSwS » 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. #Minnesota #Police #Chase
Chuck Schumer attacks Tucker Carlson over Jan. 6 lies | USA TODAY #Shorts

Chuck Schumer attacks Tucker Carlson over Jan. 6 lies | USA TODAY #Shorts

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http://youtu.be/dM-Nq9C1xZM Sen. Chuck Schumer said Tucker Carlson "cherry-picked" video from calmer moments of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot and lied to his Fox News audience. RELATED: Tucker Carlson's Jan. 6 segment on Fox News sparks bipartisan concern https://bit.ly/3YwzLCv Carlson aired a segment on Monday night that inaccurately depicted the riot as a peaceful gathering where Carlson describes the Capitol rioters as “orderly and meek” and “sightseers." House Speaker Kevin McCarthy gave Carlson and Fox News exclusive access to over 41,000 hours of Capitol Security footage. McCarthy’s decision has drawn criticism from lawmakers from both sides of the aisle. “Last night, millions of Americans tuned into one of the most shameful hours we have ever seen on cable television,”Senate M...
Caught on camera: Out of control truck takes out bus stop, light posts | USA TODAY #Shorts

Caught on camera: Out of control truck takes out bus stop, light posts | USA TODAY #Shorts

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http://youtu.be/WEX77mIi-dE The truck driver is okay after he reportedly fainted, causing his truck to veer onto the sidewalk. RELATED: Catamaran sail crashes into tent at sailing event in Australia https://bit.ly/3TapwD7 » 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. #Truck #Crash #CaughtonCamera
Video allegedly shows Russian troops executing a Ukrainian soldier | USA TODAY #Shorts

Video allegedly shows Russian troops executing a Ukrainian soldier | USA TODAY #Shorts

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http://youtu.be/4FS0uJC7oUs The apparent execution of a Ukrainian prisoner of war by Russian forces is unconfirmed, but it has nevertheless sparked outrage and prompted Ukraine’s chief prosecutor to launch a criminal investigation. RELATED: What we know after one year of Russia’s war in Ukraine https://bit.ly/3F4e3z7 A video circulating on social media showed a uniformed, unarmed Ukrainian soldier standing and smoking. The soldier recites Ukraine’s battle cry, “Glory to Ukraine!” then a volley of gunshots hits him and he falls into a shallow hole dug into the ground. That's followed by voices in Russian making mocking and derogatory comments. The video's authenticity has not been verified, but that didn't prevent a wave of indignation that reached the Ukrainian military -- which called...
Protesters attack ‘Cop City’ in Atlanta, 23 arrested for domestic terrorism | USA TODAY #Shorts

Protesters attack ‘Cop City’ in Atlanta, 23 arrested for domestic terrorism | USA TODAY #Shorts

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http://youtu.be/5eXZauJ-0vc The Atlanta Police Department said 35 people were detained, adding the crowd threw bricks, large rocks and Molotov cocktails at police officers. RELATED: Atlanta police arrest dozens for incident at proposed training facility https://bit.ly/3yh75CY Authorities charged 23 people with domestic terrorism after more than a hundred protesters dressed in black breached a proposed police and fire training center site in Atlanta Sunday, burning vehicles and setting off fireworks toward officers stationed nearby, according to police. The Atlanta Police Department said 35 people were detained and accused the crowd of throwing bricks, large rocks and Molotov cocktails at police officers. No officers were injured, but several pieces of construction equipment were set o...
Snowmobiler stuck in snow nearly hit by charging moose | USA TODAY #Shorts

Snowmobiler stuck in snow nearly hit by charging moose | USA TODAY #Shorts

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http://youtu.be/6aKmnR0_h18 A snowmobiler stuck in the snow in Idaho jumped out of the way at the last second as a moose charged him and ran into his vehicle. RELATED: Moose attacks woman walking her dog in Alaska https://bit.ly/3IT5Crs » 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. #Moose #Idaho #CaughtonCamera
Second Norfolk Southern train derails in Ohio | USA TODAY #Shorts

Second Norfolk Southern train derails in Ohio | USA TODAY #Shorts

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http://youtu.be/79lQw3LR4Dc A second train derailment in Ohio Saturday has lawmakers calling for additional freight safety rules at a time when the industry is already on the defensive following last month's disastrous toxic chemical derailment. RELATED: Norfolk Southern train derails in Ohio, involves no hazardous material https://bit.ly/3kHY4zP “I am very concerned about the power of the railroads to beat back safety regulations,” Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, said on ABC’s “This Week”. The second derailment involved about 20 cars of a cargo train owned by Norfolk Southern, the same company that saw another one of its trains derail in East Palestine on Feb. 3. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3QYKjbc ...
Northern lights filmed shimmering around the world | USA TODAY #Shorts

Northern lights filmed shimmering around the world | USA TODAY #Shorts

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http://youtu.be/UKFly3FH4O4 The Northern lights, otherwise known as the aurora borealis, lit up countries around the world with a show of colorful lights. RELATED: Watch: Aurora borealis glows over Washington state https://bit.ly/3INVVKH » 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. #NorthernLights #AuroraBorealis #Sky
Guilty verdict read in Alex Murdaugh murder trial | USA TODAY #Shorts

Guilty verdict read in Alex Murdaugh murder trial | USA TODAY #Shorts

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http://youtu.be/CHZj5lunj3Y Former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh will be sentenced Friday after being found guilty of murder in the 2021 deaths of his wife and son. RELATED: Alex Murdaugh found guilty in the murders of his son, wife in 2021 https://bit.ly/3ES0zGg » 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. #AlexMurdaugh #TrueCrime #Trial
Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Russian Foreign Secretary Lavrov | USA TODAY #Shorts

Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Russian Foreign Secretary Lavrov | USA TODAY #Shorts

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http://youtu.be/P4dZXBQQW1Y U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he urged his Russian counterpart to begin serious discussions to end the war in Ukraine and to return to implementing a nuclear arms treaty with the U.S. RELATED: Blinken warns Russia to end 'war of aggression' against Ukraine at G20 https://bit.ly/3EPuXRI "I told the foreign minister....`End this war of aggression. Engage in meaningful diplomacy that can produce a just and durable peace,'" Blinken said at a news conference during a Group of 20 summit in India. The surprise encounter between Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was their first since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine more than a year ago. U.S. officials, who spoke to reporters on condition of anonymity to discuss the private co...