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Tom: Hey everyone. It is Monday, September 28. I am Tom Hanson and Channel One News starts right now.

 

First up, a shocking announcement from Washington, DC that caught everyone by surprise. House speaker John Boehner, who heads the Republicans in the House and is second in line to take over for president in case of an emergency, announced Friday he will resign.

John Boehner: It's been an honor to serve in this institution.

Tom: The speaker of the House on Friday said he will set aside his gavel and call it a day. He did the job for nearly five years, but was worn down from fighting within the Republican Party.

Some Republicans wanted their leader, John Boehner, to push for deeper spending cuts in the budget. That is something President Obama and Democrats are against.

And Boehner's job became increasingly difficult as it looked likely the government would shut down this week over a battle on spending cuts. Boehner said he would leave at the end of October. Congressman Kevin McCarthy of California is expected to replace him.

Next up, did you notice something amazing up in the sky last night? If you saw it, you got a front row seat to something that is extremely rare.

 

The rare event is called a supermoon lunar eclipse. To understand what this is, first take a full moon. Now add the closest approach the moon makes on its orbit, which makes it look 14 percent larger. That makes it a supermoon. Now combine that with a lunar eclipse, when the moon passes behind the Earth into its shadow giving it a red tint. Now you have a supermoon lunar eclipse.

The last time these two happened together was in 1982. And if you missed it yesterday, then mark your calendars, the next time this happens is in 2033. 

Alright coming up, the pope makes his final stop in the City of Brotherly Love.

 

From the skeptics to the believers, no one can deny the popularity of Pope Francis. The first Latin American pope wrapped up his first trip to the U.S., making history at each stop and spreading a message of pope, I mean hope. Here's Maggie Rulli. 

Maggie: Cassie Sadie is one of the 60 digital street team volunteers.

Cassie Sadie: #beautiful #goodiswinning.

Maggie: Part of a social media campaign called “Pope is Hope.” She documented the pope’s visit on Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, even with pope emojis, sharing her experience with thousands of other young people across the country.

Cassie: I never thought I’d even be able to come to Philadelphia to see the pope, much less to be able to document it and to see it happen in person. It’s incredible, probably a life changing experience I’m sure.

Maggie: Cassie may have had a front row seat, but for millions of other people, well they lined up just for the chance to see him from a distance.

There’s so many people. Everyone’s so excited to see the pope. What’s it feel like?

Lars: It is pretty unreal. It's pretty crazy.

Sarah: It’s absolute madness! Really like, walking through the city has been insane. Like thousands of people everywhere, you can really feel the blessings from here.

Maggie: During his three city tour of the U.S., devoted Catholics and the non-religious alike came out to see him during his stops in DC, New York City and Philadelphia. 

There are so many people on the streets right now in New York City that it is almost impossible to walk on the sidewalks.

Following the pope wherever they could find him.

Eighty thousand people were lucky enough to get tickets to see the pope inside Central Park, but there are tens of thousands of other people here throughout the city, just here wanting to be a part of the excitement.

Joel: It’s really exhilarating.

Sarah: It’s cool. It’s like a once in a lifetime opportunity. So, it’s not very often that you get to be in the presence of a pope.

Maggie: Millions of Americans across the country also followed his visit closely, attending watch parties, like these 500 high school students who packed into their school's auditorium in Minnesota.

Maggie: The pope made good use of his first visit to the U.S. He met with President Obama, made a historic speech to Congress, addressed the United Nations General Assembly, visited the 9/11 Memorial, took part in an interfaith service with leaders from other religions, learned how to use a smart board at a Catholic school in Harlem, and celebrated several masses with huge crowds, including a million people at the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia. 

As a man who has dedicated his entire life to serving the poor, he had some tough love for one of the world's richest nations. He urged America to take stronger action on poverty and the refugee crisis.

Pope Francis: We must not be taken aback by their numbers. But rather view them as persons.

Maggie: He also criticized lawmakers for not doing enough to protect our planet and fight climate change.

Pope Francis: I am convinced that we can make a difference. I am sure.  

Maggie: How has it made you think differently about your actions?

Lars: In the past, I've been a very material person. But I think I’m trying to think more about the less fortunate people, and less about myself. And the pope is a very influential man and he's making a lot of people think twice.

Maggie: Not everyone was happy with the pope's message, saying he shouldn't take on political issues.

Male: I don’t get economical policy from my bishops or my cardinals, or from my pope.

Maggie: But for his fans, like Mari Eboli, another member of the pope’s digital street team, just getting a glimpse of the guy was life changing. 

Mari Eboli: It was worth the wait for sure. I actually called my grandma all the way in Brazil so she could be in his presence as well. She cried. I cried. It was a very beautiful moment. 

Maggie: Maggie Rulli, Channel One News.

 

Tom: Alright after the break, some other big names “turned up” in New York City's Central Park for a star studded performance all in the name of global charity.

 

Ariana Grande, Common and Beyonce were just some of the acts and A-list celebs in New York City over the weekend, performing as part of a call to action to change the world. And get this, tickets were free. Azia Celestino got an inside pass.

Azia: This is the Great Lawn of New York City’s Central Park, where 60,000 people came to attend the Global Citizen Festival.

Think of it as a party with a purpose with an all-star lineup from Ed Sheeran to Coldplay to Beyonce.

Boy: Everyone wants to see Beyonce.

Girl: The lineup is a really good lineup this year.

Azia: But it is about much more than music. It is about helping those in need.

Boy: There’s a big part of the people that are here for the music. But I think there’s a very big change that’s happening in the youth of America and all over the world. It’s a very special feeling.

Azia: Global Citizen is a movement started by the Global Poverty Project. Their mission, to end extreme poverty by 2030.

Leonardo DiCaprio: Tonight the world is watching. We have gathered here tonight to commit ourselves to these global goals to build a future in which shelter, food, clean water, education and basic medical care are seen no longer as privileges for some but as an inalienable human right for all.

Azia: Around the world, 1.2 billion people are living in extreme poverty. That’s nearly four times the population of the U.S. And some live on as little as 20 cents a day. 

Male: It all starts from a realization that you were born where you were born, and your life is a result of that.

Azia: The event mixed policy makers with pop stars all in the name of raising awareness.

Michelle Obama: I am thrilled to be here tonight.

Azia: It seemed like the unofficial theme of Saturday's concert was girl power. From Michelle Obama to teenage activist Malala, many called for equality and the right for girls around the world to an education.

Malala Yousafzai: I'm here standing with four young girls for a cause, for a mission, for a basic human right. The right to go to school, the right to get an education, which every child deserves.

Azia: Most of these people got their tickets to the concert through . There, they took a real action towards change by signing petitions, reaching out to politicians and sharing on social media. 

Since its launch, more than a million people have joined the movement and contributed to more than 35 campaigns.

Girl #2: Our global leaders are here and can see how much it matters. To be a part of that just means so much to me.

Boy #2: What we’ve done is we’ve raised awareness. Obviously, we haven’t ended poverty. But putting poverty on the map is important.

Azia: One important step closer to charting the course to a better world.

Azia Celestino, Channel One News.

 

Tom: Very cool. Alright, now we have got five actions you can take to get involved and help the fight against poverty. You can check them out over at .

That's it for us today. We will see you tomorrow.

 

 

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