President trump so far, House Democrats today moving to take the investigation public all but two democrats and zero republicans voting in favor of rules that will guide a critical new phase in the investigation including, televised hearings centered on whether President Trump used the power of his office to extract political favors from a foreign power. Republicans tonight are incensed calling foul on the whole process. Hallie jackson has the latest. Reporter history on the house floor. Those in favor, please say aye. Aye reporter and a symbolic step forward in the impeachment inquiry as democrats approve the rules for how to proceed. We recognize that we have been compelled by the circumstances to move forward. The house and the American Public must see all the evidence for themselves reporter what does todays vote mean . That the next phase will play out in public, which matters since made for tv testimony could shift Public Opinion on whether President Trump should be removed from office over whether he tried to trade military aid to ukraine for political help so what are the rules . Republicans and democrats will have more time for questioning and republicans can call their own witnesses but only with democrats approval. Its a sad day because nobody comes to congress to impeach a president of the United States no one reporter the vote forced house lawmakers to go on the record, only two democrats crossed party lines to vote against the resolution no republicans defected with the white house privately pleased at that show of support. This impeachment is not only an attempt to undo the last election it is an attempt to influence the next one, as well. We were so hurried to impeach this president , we dont really give a darn about their rules. Its not a fair process its not an open process its not a transparent process reporter democrats dismissing those process arguments saying its substance that matters. Its about betrayal its about corruption. Its about National Security reporter the dramatic moment only played out two other times in modern history. Ahead of impeachment proceedings for president nixon and clinton. President trump today blasting what he called the greatest american witch hunt in history. The democrats are desperate theyre desperate. Its the only way theyre going to try to win the election this way. So what is next once those public hearings happen, the Judiciary Committee could draft formal articles of impeachment. If the house approves them, the action would shift to the senate for a trial. Still, several steps away but today one closer and hallie, the president s outgoing top russia advisor, i know he testified privately today. Do we know what he said . We do, lester tim morrison confirmed the testimony of top ukraine diplomat bill taylor who told investigators morrison alerted taylor to a push by the president to hold off on military aid for ukraine in exchange for those investigations thats according to two sources familiar with his testimony. Those sources also tell us morrison told investigators he was on that july call between President Trump and the ukrainian leader and while he said he had concerns, thought there was nothing illegal about it lester. Hallie jackson tonight. Thank you. And a scathing farewell message today from congresswoman katie hill in her final speech on the house floor. Apologetic for the scandal that led her to resign but highly critical of what she has called the revenge porn in a culture of dirty politics she says she faced heres jeff bennett. I wasnt ready for my time here to come to an end so soon. Congresswoman resigning in the face of an investigation stemming from allegations she had an inappropriate sexual relationship with one of her congressional staffers hill denies that but admits to a relationship with a member of her campaign. Calling it inappropriate but consensual. To every little girl who looked up to me, i hope that one day you can forgive me. Conservative outlets and tabloids publishing nude pictures of hill and the Campaign Staffer online. The dirtiest gutter politics that ive ever seen. Reporter she blames political operatives and her estranged husband for the leak. Im leaving because of a misogynistic culture that gleefully consumed by naked pictures and enabled by abusive ex to continue that abuse, this time with the entire country watching. Her exhusband attorney did not request for comment. Hill said the photos sparked thousands of threatening emails, calls, and texts. Today is the first time ive left my apartment since the photos taken without my consent were released and im scared. Scared and angry about what she sees as a double standard. Im leaving but we have men who have been credibly accused of intentional acts of Sexual Violence and remain in board rooms on the supreme court, in this very body and worst of all, in the oval office reporter hill today casting her final vote in congress. There is only one investigation that deserves the attention of this country. And thats the one that we voted on today as my final act, i voted to move forward with the impeachment of donald trump on behalf of the women of the United States of america. We will not stand down we will not be broken. We will not be silenced. Jeff bennett. Multiple new wild fires consuming more homes. The Early Morning fires exploded while most were home asleep, from ridge tops to roof tops, the infernoes leaping across hill side communities nearly taking lives as mandatory evacuations were ordered at 1 00 a. M. We just just panicked. The fire was running coming through our yard and had to go there was life or death and get out. Reporter in a race to save homes and horses, the fires surrounding los angeles come as exhausted crews work around the clock. Difficult to predict whats going on, you know. With new fires erupting every day, families like the virchers are on edge scrambling to safety as flames close in. Im feeling anxious im scared to lose my house. I am a scared of the whole situation. After a quiet start to fire season, the golden state has turned red mostly because of powerful winds. There was no stopping it. The wind was just uncontrollable reporter like rain to a flood, wind in a fire is the perfect fuel while homeowners in these hills see soaring views, firefighters see a recipe for disaster. This is a wind tunnel. When those winds hit upwards of 60 to 70 miles an hour, they can carry a small ember from the bottom of this canyon to the top of the ridge in a matter of minutes, if not seconds. With tens of thousands of acres torched statewide in just a matter of days, tonight crews are facing an uphill battle as flames continue to tear into communities below. Miguel almaguer. Nbc news simi valley. There is a threat of violent storms for millions in the east. Al roker is tracking the threat. We have snow in chicago. They pick up an inch or two. Along the eastern seaboard we have 18 Million People under tornado watches. This line of storms racing east, high winds, isolated tornadoes and a lot of damaging problems, because weve got 11 states and 40 Million People at risk for brief tornadoes, damaging winds with gusts up to 75 miles per hour. If thats not enough, temperatures dropped between 10 to 20 degrees below average from texas into the northeast with frost and freeze warnings. A lot of tricks, but very few treats in our weather. Five days after the u. S. Commanded raid on the worlds most wanted terrorist, isis broke its silence about its future and issued a warning to the u. S. Our courtney cuby is in baghdad. Tonight, for the first time, isis is confirming the death of its leader, abu bakr albaghdadi. And naming his successor his name, abu ibrahim. But little else is known about him other than his name may indicate he is a direct descendent of the prophet mohammed, known to be a requirement to lead the terror network. In its audio message, isis also warned the u. S. Not to celebrate baghdadis death urging its fighters to seek revenge today, the general in charge of the military coalition in syria and iraq says the fight against isis or daesh is far from over. The mission itself hasnt changed in Eastern Syria there is still presence of daesh there. In an exclusive interview, Lieutenant General pat white said troops are withdrawing from parts of syria even as the National Guard unit with Armored Vehicles moved in overnight to maintain security at syrias oil fields. The enduring defeat of isis mission that we have, the oil fields are contained inside of that reporter general white said he is sending infantry troops in to hold areas freeing up the special Operations Forces to continue to pursue isis. Lester. All right courtney cuby in baghdad thank you. There is a growing mystery in alabama where police now say there may have been foul play in the disappearance of a College Student who is the stepdaughter of a ufc star. Heres Morgan Chesky reporter tonight, an urgent search for a missing College StudentPolice Believe could be in grave danger. There is obviously high probability and likelihood that theres some foul play involved. 19yearold went missing one week ago last seen on Surveillance Video at a Convenience Store in auburn, alabama. Last friday, police found her car at an apartment complex more than 50 miles away the vehicle heavily damaged. Officials arent sure if she drove it there blanchards mother said the night she went missing, she was with a man she had just met. Its overwhelming but i tell you anyas a very special girl and she loved everybody and so caring. Her stepfather is ufc fighter walt harris and now ufc president dana white is offering a 25,000 reward for information. Keep their entire family in your thoughts. At a vigil, prayers for anyas safe return. Thats what were hoping in this time is for a miracle of an impossible thing to happen here. A miracle in the midst of suspected foul play. Morgan chesky. Nbc news. After 11 days, a major breakthrough to report in chicagos massive teacher strike the mayor announcing a deal to bring the strike to an end with a new contract that includes pay raises teachers and students return to class tomorrow there is growing alarm tonight about the safety of americas drug supply. Nbcs Stephanie Goss takes us inside a hospital where theres now a new shortage of a lifesaving medication reporter mass general has a tough enough job without having to deal with a drug shortage. I never thought we would get to a point in the u. S. Healthcare system where we wouldnt have essential medicines. The hospital cant get enough of the blood thinner heparin, crucial for cardiac surgery. How surprising was it for you to hear that there was a heparin shortage oh, it was completely surprising its extremely frustrating i mean, its like mcdonalds running out of ketchup. But heparin is far from the only drug in short supply. Right now, mass general is facing more than 100 shortages according to a new fda report, nationwide shortages are getting worse. 116 as of this week, including a cancer medication for children. She is our miracle. And its gut wrenching. Our generic drug supply is broken. On wednesday, hearing on capitol hill looked at one of the reasons. Twothirds of key drug ingredients are manufactured overseas. Right now, hospitals are rationing critical drugs. This is our alternative. Mass general relies on alternative medication and conserving where it can not knowing how long a shortage will last with heparin supplies low, a crisis team meets daily. It is simply not possible for us to do heart surgery without heparin. Impossible wouldnt happen. This is the fourth time in the last two years weve had to activate our hospitals Emergency Operations plan for a major drug shortage. Youve come close to not being able to do cardiac surgery . Thats correct. The stakes wont be easy or cheap. Finding a solution is critical Stephanie Goss nbc news boston. At long last, the Washington Nationals had their first world series championship. Team getting a heroes welcome home a short time ago. Andrea mitchell has the big celebration. The Washington Nationals the world champions. Reporter in a city needing heroes, a Cinderella Team bridging the partisan divide defying the odds given only a 1. 5 chance of winning it all last may, this team was down but never out. Boosting morale with baby shark. Their signature dugout dance moves. Coming from behind in five postseason elimination games. We had nothing else to lose when people had written us off. Other sluggers like juan soto, so young he couldnt even buy a drink when the series began. 36yearold howie providing the clutch go ahead tworun homer. Max surger playing hurt in june sidelined this week with back spasms but willing himself to start game seven. That was our motto. It was the next guy up whoever everybody came with their all. Reporter how magical are these nats theyre the first team to win the series after losing all the home games on average, the oldest players in baseball. You could say more likely to drink geratol than gatorade. Nbc Steven Strassberg coming out of his shell this year. They had me doing things i never thought id be doing. Like hugging. Hugging dancing. I think ive gotten a little better in both departments. Dancing their way to victory, there is joy tonight andrea mitchell. Nbc news washington. And lots of hugging good for them. Just ahead, where you can find some of the best Holiday Shopping and shipping deals starting right now also, posting calorie counts, does it make people order any less were going to look at the results just in. On this halloween night, it may seem early to think about but the Holiday Shopping season is already under way jo ling kent now on some big deals you can score tonight. Reporter like it or not, retailers are kicking off the Holiday Shopping season right now. Facing store closures across the industry, big names like target and amazon are rolling out new discounts extra early. Both in store and online starting at midnight, target shoppers can get Free Shipping on hundreds of thousands of products with no minimum or membership amazon is pushing out new preblack friday discounts at the same time on hundreds of items like fossil watches, 23 and me dna kits and smart tvs. Not to be outdone, walmart has rolled out an early access sale with rare deals on ipads and other apple products while its a good time to buy electronics, shopping experts say it may be best to wait until after the holidays for the real deals on furniture, bedding, and linen. Online shopping is expected to jump 14 this year half of that coming from smartphones alone. One of the reasons that were seeing people shopping online is it has been more convenient and a lot of us have a Shopping Mall in our pockets now via our smart phone. Combine that with six fewer days between thanksgiving and christmas this year and shoppers have more reason to cash in early. Jo ling kent nbc news los angeles. Up next for us tonight, whats for dinner . Our menu calorie guides changing the way people eat. Next, tonight youve seen next, tonight youve seen them those calorie counts added to your menu. But do they really help you watch your weight . Blane alexander now with the surprise behind the foods you choose can i get a number three . Call it the perfect pairing of fast food menus your meal and a calorie count. But a new study in the medical journal bmj shows a measure requiring large restaurant chains to display calorie information may not be changing choices as much as you might think. The study analyzed 50 million purchases over three years and found at first, people were cutting back an average of 60 calories but after one year, just a 23calorie cutback suggesting even with the facts right in our faces, its not quite enough to make us think twice. Have you ever changed your order based on the calorie count next to it . No. I am somebody that wants more information so i can do whats best for me. I actually like the calorie count. The study only counted calories per purchase, not per person still, experts say food choices are complex. Its about taste. Its about convenience its about price they might have a bigger change in their behavior early on but over time, people become accustomed to this information. And he says even without major changes in the fight against obesity, every little bit counts blane alexander. Nbc news atlanta up next for us tonight, pumpkins everywhere like youve never seen a special treat this halloween. Kevin tibbles found a house where theyve carved out something you wont believe. Reporter the jackolantern jackpot sits in a tiny corner of west virginia. 3,000 pumpkins, all grimes and grimaces. Well, ive smashed more pumpkins than any teenager in history. Reporter its weeks in the making and 1,000 volunteers roll up their sleeves to create a truly magical night. Benjamin wells, a local pastor, is the pumpkin picasso and he takes requests. Will you marry me will you marry me is written on these pumpkins. Now, we have people from dozens of countries and two or three dozen states that will drive her specifically to see this. Heres a good one for you. 11yearold Hunter Francis shows the newbie how to scoop the goop. What kind of job did i do 9 1 2 out of 10. And when the sun starts to dip the whole town glows with the spirit of halloween and community. Now, thats a treat. Kevin tibbles. Nbc news, west virginia. What a sight. Happy halloween, everyone. Thats nightly news im lester holt[cheers and applause] i put a spell on you because youre mine you better stop the things you do i aint lyin i aint lyin