Seven Republican candidates will battle it out on the debate stage. Michigan State has fired Mel Tucker over sexual harassment accusations. And the American soldier who ran across the North Korean border is headed home. |
👋 Greetings, pals! Laura Davis here. Let's dive into Wednesday's news! |
But first: Look around, everybody on mute. 🐻🤐 A young black bear busted up a birthday party in Mexico by jumping on the picnic table and eating everybody's food. Check out the video. |
GOP debate night: 7 candidates, 1 absentee and high stakes |
Donald Trump challengers: Assemble! Republican presidential candidates will face off Wednesday for the second GOP primary debate of the 2024 election cycle. Seven candidates qualified for the event in Simi Valley, California, and will make their case to conservative voters that they're the best bet to defeat President Joe Biden next year. But Trump, the front-runner, won't be there. The former president argues that he's so far ahead in the polls, that he shouldn't give his rivals a chance to take shots at him on stage. The debate begins at 9 p.m. EDT. 🗳 Follow along with our live coverage. |
🥁 And the lineup is: Doug Burgum, Chris Christie, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Mike Pence, Vivek Ramaswamy and Tim Scott. | From left, former Vice President Mike Pence, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley at the first GOP debate on Aug. 23, in Milwaukee. Scott Olson, Getty Images |
Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker officially fired |
Head football coach Mel Tucker was officially handed his walking papers by Michigan State for inappropriate conduct on Wednesday, a stunning fall for one of the highest-paid coaches in college sports. Just over two weeks ago, a USA TODAY investigation revealed sexual harassment allegations against Tucker by Brenda Tracy, a prominent rape survivor and activist hired by Tucker to speak to his team about sexual violence. A complaint Tracy filed with the university's Title IX office in December alleged Tucker pursued her romantically for months, masturbated without her consent during a phone call and later insinuated that he would ruin her career if she spoke out. The case has remained under investigation, with a formal hearing scheduled for Oct. 5 and 6. 👉 Here's everything we know. | Mel Tucker watches a play during a Michigan State game against Central Michigan earlier this month. Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network |
What everyone's talking about |
End of writers' strike brings late-night TV back |
They're baaa-aaaack! Late-night talk shows are making a robust return after the end of the screenwriters' strike Wednesday. Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, John Oliver and Seth Meyers, who formed the podcast "Strike Force Five," announced the return of their shows, starting Monday. The Writers Guild of America board unanimously voted Tuesday to affirm the strike-ending deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, the group that represents studios, streaming services and production companies. The WGA said writers earned increased pay and health and pension contributions with the contract extension as well as new foreign streaming residuals and viewership-based streaming bonuses. 🍿 Here's the latest. | Andrea Calabrese, dressed in a Cinderella costume, joined picketers at Disney Studios on Wednesday. Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY |
US soldier who ran across North Korea border back in US custody |
Appearing in "good health" and "good spirits," Pvt. Travis King, an American soldier who drew international attention when he fled into North Korea, is back in American hands and on his way to a U.S. military facility. King, who bolted across one of the world's most heavily weaponized borders in July, was first transferred out of North Korea into China with help from Sweden. Officials declined to say what potential punishment awaits King. They said the immediate focus is assessing his health and "making sure he has appropriate support" before he's reunited with his family. 👉 Keep reading. | | | | The lawsuit stems from a June 14, 2021, incident where the family and lawyers alleged two employees dropped Juan Mejia's body down a flight of stairs. | | | | An American Airlines flight attendant was found dead in a hotel room near Philadelphia International Airport. | | | | Last week's walkout in Kansas City, and the corporation's swift response, have brought fresh attention to long-running alarms over pharmacy staffing. | | | | The convicted felon accused of killing Baltimore tech CEO Pava LaPere has an extensive criminal background, records show. | | | | The chances are growing for a government shutdown on Oct. 1, as the House and Senate have not agreed on a spending plan or continuing resolution. | | | | Over 50 people were arrested after multiple stores in the Center City area of Philadelphia were ransacked Tuesday night, police say. | | | | A deadly fire broke out at a wedding in the Al-Hamdaniya district in the Nineveh Plain outside Mosul, Iraq. "This was not a wedding. This was hell." | | | | The average monthly cost to buy a starter home climbed by 21% in 47 metros and rents were $483 higher compared to the prior year. | | | | Federal safety regulators announced recalls that affect more than 3 million Kia and Hyundai vehicles. See which years and models are affected. | | | | In a blockbuster deal, Milwaukee will pair Damian Lillard, one of the NBA's best 3-point shooters, with two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. | | | | | | | Sign up for the news you want | Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. | | | | | | |
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