USA TODAY’s daily news podcast, The Excerpt (formerly 5 Things), brings you a curated mix of the most important headlines seven mornings a week. We also deliver special deep-dive episodes on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons on the most compelling topics in culture, entertainment, sports, politics, and more. Give us fifteen minutes a day, we'll give you all of the headlines, none of the chaos. Hosted by Taylor Wilson and Dana Taylor.
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In the 25+ years Janet Lansbury has worked with children and parents, she's learned a lot. She's here to share it with you. Each episode of Unruffled addresses a reader's parenting issue through the lens of Janet's respectful parenting approach, consistently offering a perspective shift that ultimately frees parents of the need for scripts, strategies, tricks, and tactics. Janet is a parenting author and consultant whose website (JanetLansbury.com) is visited by millions of readers annually. ...
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From the Accused podcast team, Aftermath is an episodic look at survivors of gun violence. Two crime reporters travel the country talking to people whose lives changed in the blink of an eye. Their backgrounds, environments and stories all vary, but they share one defining truth: They’ve survived a gunshot.
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USA TODAY’s critically acclaimed investigative podcast about power in American cities. Season 1, Chicago: A black neighborhood fights back when a mysterious man with mob ties builds an illegal dump across the street from an elementary school. Along the way they confront corrupt politicians, apathetic bureaucrats—and a secret undercover FBI investigation. Season 2, Reno: A surprising proxy battle for the future of Reno pits a brash strip club kingpin against power brokers in city hall. The wi ...
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Award-winning sports journalist Nancy Armour interviews icons, Olympians, and trailblazers in this eight-part series exploring how women have revolutionized sports as we know it, and the ripple effects they have on society as a whole. USA TODAY Sports is joined by Laurie Hernandez, Muffet McGraw, Nneka Ogwumike, Doris Burke and more. These women are journalists, coaches, and athletes from a variety of sports, including football, gymnastics, soccer, and BMX freestyle. Each have had very diffe ...
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Your daily consumer tech news update, plus the latest gadget reviews and straight talk about how the latest tech innovations affect you, with USA TODAY's Brett Molina and Mike Snider. Discover more great podcasts from USA TODAY at usatoday.com/podcasts.
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All episodes are available for free, with ad-free episodes available for Wondery+ subscribers. Season 3: The Disappearance of Mario Rossi - Set against the backdrop of NASCAR’s drug smuggling scandal in the early 1980’s, this season of The Sneak tells the story of the disappearance of one of the sport’s most brilliant engineers, a mystery that haunts racing to this day. The hosts will set out to finally answer the question: What really happened to Mario Rossi? Season 2: Murders at Whiskey Cr ...
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She's a journalist. He’s a comedian. They make the news fun. Tune in each Monday for, as one listener puts it, “the perfect amount of news and silliness to lighten up your day.”
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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 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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Does respectful parenting work? How does it look as our kids get older and more independent? Does our approach to relationship building change and if so, how? Will our early efforts pay off? In response to a listener's questions, Janet discusses the challenges, rewards, and surprises she's experiencing as her three babies have become adults. She sh…
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Trump says he "shouldn't have left" the White House in 2020; Harris pitches Gen Z voters
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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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When Kids Don't Seem Motivated (to Potty, Crawl, or Create)
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What do we do if we know our kids can practice a new skill, and yet they don't or won't? Three families reach out to Janet with concerns about their children's developmental progress. In one case, a 12-month-old doesn't seem interested in crawling, and the parent has been advised to try to make this happen. A second parent expresses her dismay ("I …
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Michelle Obama blasts Trump at Harris rally; Trump MSG rally marked by racist tropes and vitriol
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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"
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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
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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?
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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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"Earlier Is Better" And Other Child Development Myths (with Rae Pica)
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In this encore episode, early childhood education luminary Rae Pica joins Janet to share her expertise about how children really learn and to debunk some common parenting myths that can impede a child’s natural development. Rae has dedicated herself to the mission of developing and educating the whole child. She is the author of 20 books, a popular…
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Exclusive poll: With 15 days to go, the Presidential race is a tie
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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?
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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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Kids Don't Need Intensive Parenting (and Neither do We!)
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The US Surgeon General warns that parents today are feeling increasingly stressed and burnt out. Obviously, this is unhealthy for us and for our children. Several societal factors are thought to contribute to this issue. The good news is that one of them is in our power to control: Intensive Parenting. Sociologists describe intensive parenting (in …
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US to send 100 troops to operate anti-missile system in Israel
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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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A 7-year-old has been behaving rudely toward his parents by giving them "attitude" and resisting when they give him directions. He says rebellious things, reacts strongly to minor disappointments, and even gets physically aggressive. The mom writes: "I feel at a loss for how to correct this perceived defiance...We're at a new low for us. It's start…
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Milton to become a major hurricane Monday as it heads for Florida
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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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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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