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Some of today's top stories:Less than a year after reaching the pinnacle of his career, congressman and former house speaker Kevin McCarthy says he's resigning, the prerecussions of that move and what it means for Bakersfield and his soon-to-be empty seat.Another firey showdown last night between four of the republican presidential candidates. We'll tell you what was said as our political analysts weigh in on the last debate before the Iowa caucus next month.Tonight's the night hundreds of local students have been preparing for, as they bring the sounds of Christmas to the streets of Bakerfield, and one local band is marching into a long history of performing in the parade, carrying on a nearly nine-decade long legacy.