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Speaker Kevin McCarthy plans to force a vote Tuesday on the far-right effort to oust him from his leadership position and insists he will not cut a deal with Democrats to remain in power, setting the stage for an extraordinary and unpredictable showdown on the House floor.

McCarthy Becomes the First Speaker Ever to Be Ousted From the Job in a House Vote

Former President Donald Trump returned to a New York court Tuesday after a fiery start to his business fraud lawsuit trial.

New York Judge Issues Limited Gag Order After Trump Makes Disparaging Post About Court Clerk

FEMA and the FCC will hold a national test of the Wireless Emergency Alert system on Wednesday, October 4 around 2:20 p.m. ET. 

FEMA to Test Nationwide Emergency Alert System on Wednesday

The National Zoo's three giant pandas — Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and their cub Xiao Qi Ji — are set to return to China in early December with no public signs that the 50-year-old exchange agreement struck by President Richard Nixon will continue.

Pandas Could Be Gone From America's Zoos By the End of Next Year

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Be Well: Actor Jamie-Lynn Sigler Talks Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis

Getting your children doesn't mean you need to break the bank to do so. Cheddar News' Michelle Castillo attended Toy Insider's Holiday of Play event to find toys that you can get for under $20 ahead of the upcoming holiday shopping season.

Top Toys for Under $20

Legal cannabis dealers are navigating the industry as counterfeit websites trend.

Legit Cannabis Dealers Face Counterfeit Website Dilemma

Be Well: Dancing With the Stars' Cheryl Burke Talks Sobriety

Good News

On A Positive Note: Girl Scout Creates Anti-Human Trafficking Jewelry Line

On A Positive Note: Black Women Firefighters Make History as First Female Captains

On A Positive Note: Camp Counselor Becomes Local Hero After Saving Choking Camper

One Good Thing: Deployed Soldier Surprises Son at School

Business

A federal judge in New York has dismissed a lawsuit that accused McDonald’s and Wendy’s of misleading consumers with ads that show bigger, juicier burgers than their restaurants actually serve.

Federal Judge Dismisses False Advertising Claims Against Wendy's, McDonald's

How the rising cost of living is impacting everyday Americans.

Stretching Your Dollar: Americans Say Cost of Living is More Expensive

Understanding when to invest and sticking to your financial plan.

Stretching Your Dollar: The Right Time to Begin Investing

Cheddar News explores the impact of job layoffs.

Ready4Work: Exploring the Effects of Layoffs

Culture

Travel channel's Cindy Kaza talks about being a psychic medium.

Psychic Medium Cindy Kaza Talks 'The Dead Files,' Special Gifts

A 9-year-old girl who vanished during a family camping trip in upstate New York was “safe and in good health” Monday after a massive two-day search ended with her rescue and the arrest of a person suspected in her abduction, police said.

9-Year-Old Who Vanished From New York State Park Found Safe; Man Linked to Ransom Note Arrested

A 104-year-old Chicago woman is hoping to be certified as the oldest person to ever skydive after leaving her walker on the ground and making a tandem jump in northern Illinois.

Chicago Woman, 104, Skydives From Plane, Aiming for Record as the World's Oldest Skydiver

Be Well: Fall Porch Décor

Technology

Apple said that a forthcoming software update for the operating system used by the iPhone 15 will prevent the devices from becoming uncomfortably hot. 

Too Hot to Handle: Apple Pledges to Fix Software Issues Blamed for Overheating iPhone 15

Meta continues investing into the metaverse with a new VR/AR headset, which includes new A.I. avatars for celebrities.

Meta Unveils Quest 3 Headset

Payments are restarting for student loan borrowers but the FTC is warning about in increased risk of getting scammed. Leslie Tayne, founder of Tayne Law Group, joined Cheddar News to provide tips on how to avoid scams amid confusion over payment plans and restarting dates.

Stretching Your Dollar: How to Avoid Student Loan Scams

Celebrating Google's 25th Birthday

Politics

U.S. Army Overhauls Recruitment Strategies

Science

The office of Montana’s Republican attorney general is appealing a landmark climate change ruling that said state agencies aren't doing enough to protect 16 young plaintiffs from harm caused by global warming.

Montana Is Appealing a Landmark Climate Change Ruling That Favored Youth Plaintiffs

A coalition of environmental groups is calling on the federal government to enact emergency rules to protect a vanishing species of whale from lethal collisions with large ships.

Environmental Groups Demand Emergency Rules to Protect Rare Whales From Ship Collisions

Be Well: Identifying Mental Health Issues in Young People

Sports

The temperature in Minneapolis-St. Paul reached 92 degrees on Sunday, about 35 degrees warmer than the average Oct. 1 high of 57.

Twin Cities Marathon Canceled for Excessive Heat

One Good Thing: Pro Football Players Visit Children's Hospital

Taylor Swift took advantage of an invitation from the All-Pro tight end to see the Kansas City Chiefs play the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday.

Taylor Swift Turns Out to See Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs Play Chicago Bears

Usher has a new confession: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in Las Vegas.