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Shari Franke, the daughter of YouTube vlogger Ruby Franke, testified about the dangers of being a child influencer to the Utah House of Representatives. Ruby Franke pleaded guilty to four felony counts of second-degree aggravated child abuse as part of a plea agreement in December 2023. #ShariFranke #RubyFranke

A container was crushed like a soda can in Helene floodwaters. #Helene #NorthCarolina #Flood

Vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz took to the #debate stage in New York City, as the specter of the 2024 presidential election loomed.    The candidates discussed recent Iranian missile attacks on Israel, abortion, immigration, and gun violence, among other issues.   The USA TODAY Fact Check Team examined what each candidate got right (and wrong).

Theaters are making "Wicked" moviegoers dressed like Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba remove their green face paint, citing safety concerns. #Wicked #Facepaint

Planning on deep frying a #turkey on #thanksgiving? Here's how to do it safely.

Nevada resident Liliana Martin emotionally recounts her experience voting in the 2024 election, having arrived at the Washoe County Voting Center within one minute of its closing. Martin was the very last voter in the building to cast a ballot. #Election2024

"This kid just fell!" Kansas City Chiefs player Tershawn Wharton made a big catch after the game ended when a young fan fell from the stands. #KansasCityChiefs

A viral post falsely claims that President-elect Donald Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship could affect the citizenship status of his son, Barron Trump. #FactCheck #usatspecialproj #BarronTrump

Sorry Swifties, the Eras Tour has come to an end. With the very last concert this Sunday, Dec. 8, in Vancouver, Canada, @Taylor Swift wrapped up her tour that has broken attendance records for many stadiums across the world. Countries have welcomed the singer in innovative ways: a hidden language of Swift-ese has developed in the form of friendship bracelets, custom concert chants or unforgettable dance moves... it’s hard to pick the most unforgettable moment of all. Even our own Taylor Swift reporter Bryan West (@bryanwesttv) couldn’t pick just one. Instead, he put together these ✨13✨ biggest Eras Tour highlights. Graphics: Alan Nguyen

Helene ravaged parts of North Carolina, including Asheville, which experienced severe damage. Take a look at the city before and after the devastating storm.

A police vehicle in St. Petersburg, Florida, drove through a neighborhood while playing an eerie evacuation notice warning residents to leave ahead of Hurricane Milton. #HurricaneMilton #Florida #Hurricane

"This is just horrific." Hurricane expert and meteorologist John Morales was brought to tears while tracking Hurricane Milton's intensity during a live broadcast. #hurricanemilton

Disney World is closing for the 11th time in the resort's history because of Hurricane Milton's threat to Florida. #DisneyWorld #HurricaneMilton #Florida

Donna Kelce’s jersey from Travis has us all saying “Love you, Mommy!" #DonnaKelce #KansasCityChiefs

Between the anticipation of legal challenges and an influx of stricter election laws since 2020, it's unlikely we will know the winner of the 2024 election on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5. 🎥: @Mya Vinnett #USATElection2024 #USATElections #Elections2024

A lawmaker in Colombia was caught vaping before speaking on a health reform debate. She apologized for her "conduct," in a statement on X. #Colombia

When your parents understood the assignment and deliver the ultimate Christmas surprise! 🎁🎄 #animalkind #12daysofkindness

A group of North Carolina residents stood in chest-high floodwaters left by Helene. #Helene #NorthCarolina

A teacher and student are among the fatalities after a school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday.

Voters in Phoenix shared their thoughts on Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as the presidential election draws closer. #Election2024 #DonaldTrump #KamalaHarris