Vote on Biden's Build Back Better deal delayed after epic House speech

To ensure delivery to your inbox add email@mail.nbcnews.com to your contacts Today's Top Stories from NBC News FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2021 Good morning, NBC News readers.     Today we have dramatic overnight session in the House, where a key vote on President Joe Biden's agenda was delayed by a record-breaking speech. Also, we look at how Black victims of police violence live with the long-term effects, and how stores are looking to make their Santas more diverse.    Here's the latest on that and everything else we're watching this Friday morning.     Democrats delay Build Back Better vote after GOP leader stalls with record, hourslong speech House Democrats postponed a much-anticipated vote on President Joe Biden's social safety net and climate package early Friday after Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy delayed a final vote with a record-breaking, wide-ranging and often angry speech.   The House is now slated to meet at 8 a.m. ET on Friday to finish consideration of the Build Back Better bill.   McCarthy, who began speaking at 8:38 p.m., brought his marathon speech to an end at about 5:04 a.m. to cheers and applause from House Republicans.   He discussed unrelated matters like the Southern border, Afghanistan policy, recruitment of police officers, poll numbers and the problem with "one-party rule."   A senior Democratic aide told NBC News that McCarthy was "welcome to continue his raving as late into the night as he wants. The House will return and vote first thing Friday morning so the American people know heading into Thanksgiving week that House Democrats are fighting with President Biden to Build Back Better."   Some Democrats live-tweeted their criticisms of the speech. McCarthy at times was heckled on the floor but insisted he would continue.   Read the full story and check for the latest updates here. Friday's Top Stories They protested after George Floyd. Police beat them. Now, they live with chronic pain.  Protesters filled streets around the world after George Floyd's killing. For some, the scars of that summer run deep. READ MORE What college campus outbreaks indicate about this year's flu season The dominant strain at the moment, H3N2, often leads to particularly bad flu seasons. READ MORE Stores push for a more diverse pool of Santas Old Navy is trying to make it less of a white Christmas. READ MORE OPINION Gas exporters cry 'cancel culture' in a farcical climate change low The gas industry's persecution complex runs deep and the satire just writes itself, says Michael E. Mann, professor of atmospheric science at Pennsylvania State University. READ MORE Also in the News Fake Facebook accounts boost campaign opposing U.S. consulate in Jerusalem New Asian American Muppet prompts CPAC president to call for defunding PBS Man with AR-15 rifle outside Kenosha courthouse says he is former Ferguson officer Serena Williams latest tennis great to ask: Where is Peng Shuaiok? India to repeal controversial farm laws that led to protests Editor's Pick Afghanistan's only music school completes exit from Kabul fearing Taliban crackdown "When I speak with my friends and family in Kabul, they say that music is very rare," a pianist who escaped the Afghan capital said. "Without music, the city almost feels dead." READ MORE Select From pie birds to pie pans, baking experts explain what tools you may want to keep on hand while making dough and filling. One Fun Thing Catalogs fill a retail therapy niche for pandemic-weary shoppers After a year spent learning, conducting business and purchasing goods online, shoppers are putting down their phones, tablets and laptops and picking up that stalwart of a bygone, pre-Amazon era: the catalog.   Many say that the online shopping experience is too hectic or that it isn't conducive to leisurely browsing or discovering new gift ideas.   "I feel like I'm always on my phone or the computer, so it's kind of soothing sitting down with a cup of coffee and a tactile catalog and just flipping through it," said Kristi Krass, a mother of three boys who lives near Grand Rapids, Michigan.   Read more here.  Thanks for reading the Morning Rundown.    If you have any comments — likes, dislikes — send me an email at: patrick.smith@nbcuni.com. If you're a fan, please forward it to your family and friends. They can sign-up here.    Thanks, Patrick Smith.     FOLLOW US     Want to receive NBC Breaking News and Special Alerts in your inbox? SIGN UP HERE Check out all of NBC Newsletters here.     Get the NBC News Mobile App   30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 View in browser | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | Contact | Privacy