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Trump reclaims White House 12:22

1h ago12:22

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Former President Donald Trump will return to the Oval Office after winning several critical battleground states. Find the full results here. USA TODAY Senior National Political Correspondent Sarah D. Wire reports from Philadelphia on how Pennsylvania voters viewed the candidates and the polarizing politics in their state. Republicans have won contr…

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Election Day in America 14:01

1d ago14:01

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Election Day has arrived. How are the candidates spending their final hours on the campaign trail? USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison discusses some of the things that could swing today's outcome. Whatever happens, Donald Trump will leave behind a changed Republican Party. USA TODAY National Music Writer Melissa Ruggieri looks at the…

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Trump says he "shouldn't have left" the White House in 2020; Harris pitches Gen Z voters 14:21

2d ago14:21

14:21

Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris made some of their final pitches to voters over the weekend. USA TODAY Congress & Campaigns Reporter Riley Beggin talks through the allies Kamala Harris or Donald Trump would have in Congress if elected. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says Donald Trump would seek to remove fluoride from wa…

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Election anxiety is gripping the nation 10:18

2d ago10:18

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There's have been two assassination attempts, a last-minute candidate switch. There are not one, but two global wars, both of which are heating up. The news is overflowing with dire predictions of dictatorship and death threats against election workers. And all of this, sits atop an economy that almost no one feels is going well, despite record sto…

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How the election could shape Trump's legal fate 15:19

3d ago15:19

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USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen breaks down how Tuesday's election could impact Republican nominee Donald Trump's fate in several cases. Hiring slowed down in October. The Supreme Court rejects a GOP request to stop Pennsylvania from counting some provisional ballots. Plus, hear what new exclusive USA TODAY/Suffolk polling fo…

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Ahead of Election Day, officials prepare for protests and possible violence 12:45

1d ago12:45

12:45

USA TODAY Senior National Political Correspondent Sarah D. Wire discusses preparations ahead of Tuesday at election offices nationwide. New polls show mixed results in battleground states. USA TODAY Education Reporter Zach Schermele talks about the importance of the college vote. Police reveal the description of the suspect in ballot box burnings. …

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SPECIAL | Harvard, Yale, MIT and more are accused of overcharging students with divorced parents 14:03

1h ago14:03

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In a groundbreaking federal class action lawsuit, 40 of America’s wealthiest colleges and universities are accused of conspiring to overcharge students with divorced or separated parents. The lawsuit claims these institutions required students to disclose the financial assets of their noncustodial parents, reducing the amount of financial aid avail…

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Supreme Court lets Virginia resume its purge of voter rolls 15:17

2h ago15:17

15:17

The high court allows Virginia to resume its voter roll purge. Studies have found a negligible number of suspected noncitizens vote, but Republicans have made removal of suspected noncitizens a focus of their voter integrity lawsuits this year. USA TODAY National Immigration Reporter Lauren Villagran talks about the election's impact on companies i…

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SPECIAL | Can legislation combat the surge of non-consensual deepfake porn? 11:09

1d ago11:09

11:09

Deepfake videos are spreading rapidly, fueled by sophisticated open-source AI models. MIT researchers reveal that most of these videos are non-consensual porn, targeting celebrities like Taylor Swift. But now even high school and middle school students, predominantly females, are being targeted. UCLA Professor John Villasenor joins The Excerpt to p…

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Harris and Trump make final pitches to voters 11:16

7d ago11:16

11:16

Hear the latest from Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump on the campaign trail. The latest polls show a tight race less than a week before Election Day. Voter roll lawsuits show how Trump allies could challenge the election. Montana could hold all the cards for control of the Senate. USA TODAY National Correspondent…

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Biden votes early, calls out Trump's NYC rally 13:30

3d ago13:30

13:30

President Joe Biden voted early Monday, while Democratic nominee Kamala Harris blasted Republican nominee Donald Trump's Sunday MSG rally, which has been marred by racism. Trump said Monday Democrats are using 'disgusting' rhetoric. USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer discusses Trump's allies for a potential post-election fight. Th…

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Michelle Obama blasts Trump at Harris rally; Trump MSG rally marked by racist tropes and vitriol 12:24

9d ago12:24

12:24

It was a busy penultimate weekend on the campaign trail for Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. USA TODAY Senior National Political Correspondent Sarah D. Wire discusses what our reporters found speaking with election workers in swing states around the country. USA TODAY National Correspondent Will Carless discusse…

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Oath Keeper leader's family fears Trump pardon 20:55

5d ago20:55

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On January 6th, 2021, the nation watched as a violent attack unfolded in Washington D.C. That’s when thousands of supporters of Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol building. But how did we get here? In 2009, a Yale educated attorney and former Army paratrooper named Stewart Rhodes founded a far-right anti-government militia called the Oath Keeper…

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Trump heads to Madison Square Garden for a closing campaign act; Beyoncé endorses Harris at Houston rally 15:54

11d ago15:54

15:54

Democratic nominee Kamala Harris held a Houston rally with Beyoncé and others Friday, while Republican nominee Donald Trump prepares for an event at New York's Madison Square Garden Sunday. USA TODAY National Correspondent Deborah Barfield Berry discusses how several Black women are trying to make history in the U.S. Senate. Find more of the three-…

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Election season threats are growing more violent 14:16

5d ago14:16

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Threats against election workers and other officials have moved from messages to shootings and a bombing. State officials say a cyberattack targeting Georgia's absentee ballot website was thwarted. USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page looks at the gender gap in this year's election and what new USA TODAY/Suffolk University polling tells us.…

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SPECIAL | What is behind the steep increase in rental prices? 13:31

6d ago13:31

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Across the country, Americans are struggling to keep up with the rising cost of rent. Rental prices have gone up roughly 35% during the last five years, according to the real estate service firm Zillow. Recently, the Justice Department and attorneys general from eight states filed a lawsuit against a software company that helps landlords manage 16 …

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Blinken entourage rushes to shelter amid Hezbollah attack on Tel Aviv 15:38

6d ago15:38

15:38

Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is visiting the Middle East this week, amid heightened tensions. North Korean troops are in Russia, according to the U.S. defense secretary. USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen looks into a new USA TODAY/Suffolk University poll that shows a majority of voters think Donald Trump should face charg…

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SPECIAL | Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis present "Warriors" 15:10

7d ago15:10

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"The Warriors," both a novel as well as a late 1970’s movie, is now a concept album from the creative minds of Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, both of whom have too many credits to name. Eisa Davis, a Pulitzer Prize finalist for her play Bulrusher, is also well known for the play Angela’s Mixtape which, in part, explores her relationship with he…

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Court deals setback to Trump allies in ballot hand-count case 13:20

7d ago13:20

13:20

Georgia's top court declined Tuesday to hear an appeal by Republicans of a decision blocking a new rule that would have required poll workers to hand-count ballots. USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page discusses new USA TODAY/Suffolk University polling into Americans' views about what's next after Election Day. A judge has ordered the Penta…

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What would Trump’s mass deportations really mean? 14:48

8d ago14:48

14:48

Donald Trump is calling for mass deportations if he’s elected. USA TODAY national reporter Lauren Villagran breaks down the costs and logistical hurdles to his plan. Trump faces a new lawsuit – this time accusing him of defaming the men who were exonerated after being labeled the “Central Park Five.” TV personality Dr. Phil testified Monday on beha…

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Exclusive poll: With 15 days to go, the Presidential race is a tie 13:38

9d ago13:38

13:38

With 15 days until election day, a new and exclusive USA TODAY Suffolk University poll shows the presidential race is a virtual tie. USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page shares the poll’s key findings. Democrats want you to think Donald Trump is getting weirder, while Republicans say he always has been. An investigation is underway into a s…

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Is exorbitant college coach pay sustainable? Is it ethical? 12:57

10d ago12:57

12:57

College football continues to explode in popularity and revenue and this means the salaries of top coaches are skyrocketing into the millions. Earlier this year, Georgia football coach Kirby Smart signed a new 10-year contract that will pay him $13 million per year through 2033, making him the highest paid collegiate coach in the nation. But is the…

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New evidence unsealed of how Trump's Jan. 6, 2021 rally was funded 14:36

11d ago14:36

14:36

New evidence has been unsealed into how former President Donald Trump's Jan. 6 rally was funded. USA TODAY National Correspondent Will Carless looks back on a busy week in extremism. A drone found Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. His DNA showed he hid with hostages. USA TODAY Economics and Jobs Reporter Paul Davidson talks about a slowdown in hiring and …

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Hezbollah vows escalation after Sinwar killed 14:19

12d ago14:19

14:19

Tensions continue after Israel's killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. USA TODAY Congress & Campaigns Reporter Riley Beggin takes a look at some longshot Senate races that could shake up 2024. The Texas Supreme Court halts the execution of Robert Roberson. Listen to our September episode here. USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen …

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SPECIAL | How will Black voters impact this election? 13:28

13d ago13:28

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Black voters have historically voted reliably Democrat. Now, these voters are approaching this election is a more nuanced way. Is there a significant generational divide when it comes to engaging in politics, and when it comes to choosing a political party? USA TODAY reporters looked at a variety of issues and topics, ranging from climate change to…

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Harris pressed on immigration, Biden in tense Fox News interview 14:51

13d ago14:51

14:51

Vice President Kamala Harris made her first formal appearance on Fox News Wednesday, while former President Donald Trump fielded town hall questions at an Univision event in Florida. USA TODAY Democracy Reporter Erin Mansfield discusses three swing state counties (and their controversial election officials) to watch in November. The man arrested wi…

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SPECIAL | In the US, how are different generations viewing climate change? 11:32

14d ago11:32

11:32

In the 1980s, Republicans and Democrats alike were concerned about global warming. Today, how worried you are about the environment is more closely aligned with your political leanings. Though the climate affects everyone, younger generations are making major life decisions based on what is to come. USA TODAY reporters looked at a variety of issues…

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DOJ sues Virginia to prevent it from cancelling voter registrations 14:00

14d ago14:00

14:00

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen discusses the DOJ lawsuit after Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said he's he's purging voting rolls of noncitizens. Plus, a Georgia judge rules that local election officials don't have an option when it comes to certifying the election results this November by the state deadline. The U.S. warns Is…

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Congress made overturning elections harder, but there are still loopholes 14:25

15d ago14:25

14:25

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi discusses the 2022 Electoral Count Reform Act ahead of next month's election. Donald Trump leads Kamala Harris on swing state voters' confidence about navigating the U.S. through foreign wars, a new Wall Street Journal poll shows. USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer talks abou…

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US to send 100 troops to operate anti-missile system in Israel 15:13

16d ago15:13

15:13

The U.S. will send an anti-missile system to Israel, and the troops to operate it. A Nevada man was arrested with loaded firearms, multiple passports bearing different names and an unregistered vehicle at a checkpoint ahead of a Donald Trump rally. Who is he? USA TODAY Congress & Campaigns Reporter Riley Beggin discusses uncommitted Democratic vote…

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After Helene and Milton, what's next for the rest of hurricane season? 15:11

17d ago15:11

15:11

Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated communities in the southern U.S., especially North Carolina, where hundreds died, and Florida. While forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, had predicted an above-average hurricane season, the intensity of these two storms caught the public by surprise. Do we need a new…

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Hurricane Milton leaves widespread destruction; rescue operations underway 13:22

18d ago13:22

13:22

The death toll from Hurricane Milton has risen to 17, while officials warn of billions in damages. USA TODAY National Immigration Reporter Lauren Villagran discusses how Mexico is holding the line on migration. Plus, former President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric about migrants during a Friday Colorado rally. Donald Trump is in a better polli…

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Millions still without power after Milton 13:57

19d ago13:57

13:57

Milton has moved to the Atlantic after slamming Florida as a Category 3 hurricane. USA TODAY Senior National News Reporter Rebecca Morin explains how Latino men are shying away from Vice President Kamala Harris in the major battleground state of Nevada. Former President Donald Trump unveiled new trade and tax deduction plans in a Detroit speech Thu…

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SPECIAL | Talking about sex is hard, no matter how old you are 12:59

20d ago12:59

12:59

Our beliefs about sex and marriage have shifted tremendously over the years – both a reflection and a driver of how we talk about sex. Baby boomers went in search of sex at Woodstock with minimal sexual education. Gen X groped at grunge festivals and in the back seats of cars as the AIDS crisis revealed sex's potential deadly consequences. Millenni…

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Hurricane Milton brings devastation across Florida 14:22

20d ago14:22

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Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday night as a Category 3 storm on Florida's west coast. FEMA Acting Associate Administrator for Response and Recovery, Keith Turi explains officials' response plan. North Carolina lawmakers pass legislation that will make it easier for residents affected by Hurricane Helene to vote. USA TODAY Pentagon Correspon…

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SPECIAL | Are you prepared or panicked for retirement? Your age may hold the key. 13:40

28d ago13:40

13:40

From Gen Z to the Silent Generation, Americans are approaching building their nest egg in vastly different ways. Boomers feel unprepared, while Gen Xers worry they're behind schedule, and Millennials – who are navigating student loan debt on top of rising housing, child care and education costs – are feeling the squeeze. USA TODAY Personal Finance …

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Hurricane Milton re-strengthens to Category 5 as it approaches Florida 11:31

21d ago11:31

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Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall Wednesday night. USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes reports from Florida's Gulf Coast. A Democratic senator is accusing former President Donald Trump of steering the FBI investigation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Health insurance rates are climbing. TikTok faces new lawsuits from more than a …

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Hurricane Milton grows 'explosively' stronger, reaches Category 5 status 13:02

22d ago13:02

13:02

Hurricane Milton grew to a monster Category 5 storm Monday. Hospitals are urging emergency steps on possible IV fluid shortages after Hurricane Helene. USA TODAY Congress, Campaigns and Democracy Reporter Karissa Waddick takes a look at how Georgia became a swing state. Georgia's abortion ban has been temporarily reinstated. USA TODAY Editor Karen …

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Milton to become a major hurricane Monday as it heads for Florida 13:25

23d ago13:25

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Hurricane Milton is expected to barrel into Florida Wednesday. It's been one year since the Hamas attack on Israel. For more, listen to our special edition episode from Sunday. USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen discusses concerns over postal delays ahead of next month's election. The FEMA administrator Sunday knocked former Pre…

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A year of hope. A year of pain. 32:14

24d ago32:14

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Shlomi Berger's 20-year-old daughter Agam was taken hostage by Hamas militants on October 7th, 2023. She was at a remote outpost of the Israeli Defense Forces and it was the beginning of her second day as a soldier. Her family hopes and prays she is still alive, though It has been months since the last sign of life. Nour Swirki is a Palestinian jou…

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As Trump returns to Butler, Pa., there’s one name he never mentions 12:49

25d ago12:49

12:49

USA TODAY Trump Campaign Reporter Zac Anderson reports on how former President Donald Trump has referred to the July assassination attempt, as he returns Saturday to the same Pennsylvania town where the shooting happened. The death toll from Hurricane Helene reaches at least 226. The U.S. gets some positive news from the jobs market. USA TODAY Tren…

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US port workers and operators reach deal to end strike 10:02

26d ago10:02

10:02

A massive strike at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports has ended. Former Memphis police officers have been found guilty of witness tampering in Tyre Nichols' fatal beating. Tennessean Investigative Reporter Kelly Puente reports from North Carolina, where the National Guard is working to assist devastated communities. Two California dairy workers have b…

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SPECIAL | Allan Lichtman shares his 2024 presidential election prediction 15:16

27d ago15:16

15:16

Who will win this razor-tight presidential election in November? Well, it depends on who you ask. Historian Allan Lichtman has accurately predicted the outcome of 9 out of the last 10 presidential elections, and he’s done it without the use of polling data. Instead, he uses a set of 13 keys to make his predictions. And, yes, he is almost always rig…

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'Nation has your back,' Biden says to Hurricane Helene victims 16:49

27d ago16:49

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USA TODAY National Correspondent Chris Kenning reports from North Carolina, where residents are relaying harrowing stories of survival and recovery after Hurricane Helene. Special counsel Jack Smith argued in a Wednesday filing that former President Donald Trump is not immune from election subversion charges. Commercial Appeal Criminal Justice Repo…

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SPECIAL | Is Earth destined for another extinction-level asteroid event? 14:20

28d ago14:20

14:20

Hollywood has long been enamored with end-of-the-world science fiction where asteroids play the leading role. But the reality is that asteroids did in fact lead to the end of the non-avian dinosaur era sixty-six million years ago. Could it happen again? How at risk is mankind and what steps are scientists taking to avert a potentially catastrophic …

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Takeaways from Vance-Walz debate 14:13

28d ago14:13

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USA TODAY Chief Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey puts the vice presidential debate in context. Search and rescue efforts continue in North Carolina and elsewhere after Hurricane Helene. USA TODAY National Immigration Reporter Lauren Villagran discusses the mental health toll border patrol agents are facing. The ACLU is suing for informatio…

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How social media is helping locate the missing after Helene 12:50

1M ago12:50

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USA TODAY Breaking News Reporter Christopher Cann explains how people are using social media to locate missing loved ones after Helene. A judge strikes down Georgia’s restrictive abortion ban. California bans legacy preferences in college admissions. East and Gulf coast dockworkers strike. USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson di…

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Helene death toll climbs to 90 15:11

1M ago15:11

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Millions are still without power after Hurricane Helene destroyed swaths of the Southeast. Hamas says an Israeli airstrike has killed its leader in Lebanon. Des Moines Register News Director and Politics Editor Mike Trautmann discusses a USA TODAY Network project that zoomed in on seven counties in seven battleground states that will likely decide …

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Robert Roberson is on death row. The man who put him there now says he is innocent. 18:21

1M ago18:21

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In 2002, Robert Roberson brought his very sick 2-year-old daughter Nikki to the emergency room. She died the next day. After doctors diagnosed SBS, or shaken baby syndrome, Roberson was arrested and later convicted. He now sits on death row in Texas, scheduled for execution on October 17th. The man largely responsible for putting him there is Brian…

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Helene wreaks havoc across Southeast, leaving at least 39 dead 11:45

1M ago11:45

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Helene has weakened to a post-tropical cyclone after killing dozens and leaving millions in the dark. Israel's military says it has killed Hezbollah's leader. USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson discusses the Trump campaign's approach to getting out the vote. The Justice Department charged three men for allegedly hacking the Tr…

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