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Starvation stalks Gaza

29 Jul 2025

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There are major international starvation concerns in Gaza, even as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin N...

US and EU reach trade deal

28 Jul 2025

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The U.S. has reached a trade deal with the European Union after President Donald Trump's weekend tri...

Transgender athletes in college sports are rare, despite outsized political attention

27 Jul 2025

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In July, the University of Pennsylvania agreed to prohibit transgender athletes from competing in wo...

Trump arrives in Scotland for golf and bilateral talks

26 Jul 2025

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President Donald Trump's four-day visit to Scotland is opening old wounds for some.USA TODAY Investi...

Israel and US recall teams from Gaza truce talks; violence near aid distribution centers continues

25 Jul 2025

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Israel and the United States recalled their delegations from Gaza ceasefire talks for consultations ...

SPECIAL | Insomnia is a global epidemic. How do we fix it?

24 Jul 2025

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If you suffer from insomnia, you're not alone. About one in 10 adults suffers from chronic insomnia,...

Columbia University to pay $200 million fine in new agreement with Trump administration

24 Jul 2025

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Columbia University has struck another deal with the Trump administration.A federal judge has reject...

SPECIAL | Elon Musk wants to start a third party but it will take more than just money

23 Jul 2025

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Elon Musk is taking aim at both Democrats and Republicans with his “American Party.” But ballot ...

Speaker Mike Johnson to shut down House early amid Jeffrey Epstein drama

23 Jul 2025

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USA TODAY White House Correspondent Bart Jansen discusses the latest tensions surrounding Jeffrey Ep...

'Flood' of ICE agents is coming to cities run by Democrats, according to the White House

22 Jul 2025

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USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes breaks down what the White House is saying about ICE ...

Nobel laureates plea for diplomacy to prevent nuclear war

21 Jul 2025

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USA TODAY White House Reporter Davis Winkie breaks down what nuclear experts said last week about th...

How to navigate a job market transformed by AI

20 Jul 2025

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The U.S. job market is undergoing a fundamental shift. As AI advances, roles that were once gateways...

Can Trump calm MAGA's fury by releasing more Epstein records?

19 Jul 2025

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USA TODAY White House Reporter Zac Anderson breaks down some of the latest surrounding President Don...

House passes Trump's cuts to public broadcasting, foreign aid

18 Jul 2025

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A bill with cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid will next land on President Donald Trump's d...

SPECIAL | Nature is the medicine: Hospitals are catching on

17 Jul 2025

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Hospitals aren’t usually known for comfort — but could bringing nature inside actually help us h...

Senate passes aid, public broadcasting cuts

17 Jul 2025

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The Senate has passed another legislative victory for President Donald Trump.USA TODAY National Corr...

SPECIAL | SkinnyTok is now banned. Its dangerous influence persists.

16 Jul 2025

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Health and wellness trends can be found on every social platform. But what happens when the pursuit ...

Senate Republicans weigh billions of dollars in spending cuts

16 Jul 2025

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Senate Republicans are considering billions in cuts, targeting programs from public broadcasting to ...

Supreme Court lets Trump fire hundreds of Education Department workers and dismantle the agency

15 Jul 2025

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USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe discusses the high court's move to let Presiden...

Americans' views on immigration take a positive swing

14 Jul 2025

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Americans' views on immigration took a positive swing this year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

Caitlin Clark has changed women's sports forever

13 Jul 2025

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WNBA player Caitlin Clark is a phenomenon. It has changed women's basketball, women's sports and spo...

Grim reality looms as search for missing Texas flood victims continues

Sat, 12 Jul

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USA TODAY National Correspondent Rick Jervis reports on the shift to recovery in the wake of Texas f...

Trump at odds with MAGA movement on multiple fronts

Fri, 11 Jul

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USA TODAY Chief Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey discusses some of the latest friction betw...

SPECIAL | Eco-anxiety is on the rise

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:00:00 -0000

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Devastating rains in Texas Hill County on the morning of July 4th created deadly floods that have no...

Trump tax bill supercharges Coast Guard’s Arctic icebreaker fleet

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes breaks down a part of the recent tax bill that adds n...

SPECIAL | Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" is now law: Who are the winners and losers?

Wed, 09 Jul

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After a furious few weeks of debate, closed door negotiations, open floor debate and deal-making, th...

Supreme Court lets Trump move forward with large-scale staff cuts for now

Wed, 09 Jul

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USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe breaks down the high court's move to lift a fed...

104 dead as hard-hit areas in Texas face new flooding risks

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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USA TODAY National Correspondent Rick Jervis reports from Texas on what he's seen in the aftermath o...

Death toll climbs in Texas flooding, children still missing from all-girls camp

Mon, 07 Jul

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Camp Mystic was "horrendously ravaged in ways unlike I’ve seen in any ...

Brain-computer interfaces: Unlocking the potential of man and machine

Sun, 06 Jul

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It is the fodder of science fiction plots: implanting a device into the human brain... the bloc...

At least 24 dead, over 20 children missing from summer camp in 'catastrophic' Texas flood

Sat, 05 Jul

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The Kerr County Sheriff's Office in Texas said Friday flooding was catastrophic.President Donald Tru...

House passes Trump's megabill

Fri, 04 Jul

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The House has sent Republicans' sweeping bill to President Donald Trump for his signature.The unempl...

Chatbot therapy? Available 24/7 but users beware.

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 20:00:00 -0000

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AI chatbots are being used for mental health support — and it’s raising red flags. From offering...

House clears key hurdle on tax megabill

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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The House has cleared a hurdle on President Donald Trump's bill of legislative priorities.USA TODAY ...

Can shared public spaces bridge the American divide?

Wed, 02 Jul

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Walls. We all navigate them whether they be the walls throughout our homes, neighborhoods, and the p...

Senate passes Trump's big bill; House battle is next

Wed, 02 Jul

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USA TODAY Chief Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey gives some of his biggest takeaways after ...

Senate plods along as Republicans negotiate key parts of Trump's bill

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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The Senate early this morning was still voting and negotiating on President Donald Trump's bill on t...

Senators to begin morning vote on Trump's major tax, Medicaid, border bill

Mon, 30 Jun

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Senators on Monday will vote on President Donald Trump's legislative priorities.USA TODAY Investigat...

Victims retraumatized and perpetrators glorified: The ethical reckoning of true crime

Sun, 29 Jun

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True crime is a cultural obsession. But beneath the gripping stories of ghastly crimes and elusive p...

Supreme Court wraps term with decisions on birthright citizenship, Obamacare and more

Sat, 28 Jun

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USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe recaps the final day of the high court's term. ...

Supreme Court sides with South Carolina in effort to cut Planned Parenthood funding

Fri, 27 Jun

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USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe breaks down the implications of the high court'...

SPECIAL | LGBTQ+ pride under pressure: Fighting back, then and now

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:00:00 -0000

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In 1969, LGBTQ+ patrons at the Stonewall Inn fought back against a violent police raid — and spark...

Trump says US, Iranian officials to hold talks after bombing of nuclear sites

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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Iranian officials are expected to meet with U.S. officials next week. Plus, NATO leaders back a big ...

SPECIAL | Record heat, a climate reckoning: How will humans respond?

Wed, 25 Jun

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Climate change, global warming – we've all heard the steady drumbeat of doom. But a recent five-ye...

US strikes failed to destroy Iran's nuclear sites, according to intelligence report

Wed, 25 Jun

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U.S. strikes failed to destroy Iran's nuclear sites. Plus, USA TODAY Government Accountability Repor...

Israel says Iran violates ceasefire, orders new strikes

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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Israel says Iran has violated a ceasefire. Plus, USA TODAY White House Correspondent Francesca Chamb...

SPECIAL | Does the US need a Golden Dome air defense system?

Mon, 23 Jun

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In May, President Donald Trump shared his vision for protecting the US from the threat of nuclear st...

Trump floats regime change after strikes on Iran

Mon, 23 Jun

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USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page takes a broader look at President Donald Trump's decisi...

New music documentaries rock the big screen at Tribeca

Sun, 22 Jun

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A slew of new music documentaries recently debuted at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival. The list ...

Israel says it killed Iran commander as both sides attack

Sat, 21 Jun

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European foreign ministers are working to establish a path to diplomacy in Geneva.Lawmakers propose ...

Trump to decide on US role in Israel-Iran conflict within 2 weeks

Fri, 20 Jun

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President Donald Trump will decide on the U.S. role in the Israel-Iran conflict within two weeks.USA...

SPECIAL | Rethinking the American dream: Trade schools vs. college degrees

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 20:00:00 -0000

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Are high school graduates better off picking up a welding torch instead of a college textbook? As de...

Trump says US 'may' or 'may not' strike Iran

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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President Donald Trump is weighing U.S. actions amid Israel and Iran's ongoing strikes. Plus, MAGA i...

SPECIAL | One immigrant's story of what it means to be undocumented

Wed, 18 Jun

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There are an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S. Every one of their stories is ...

Pentagon sends warplanes, aircraft carrier to Middle East as Iran-Israel conflict continues

Wed, 18 Jun

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The Pentagon has shifted warplanes and an aircraft carrier to the Middle East. Plus, President Donal...

Trump leaves G7 early, urges everyone in Tehran to evacuate 'before it is too late'

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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USA TODAY White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers breaks down President Donald Trump's decision...

BONUS | Opinion: What do you want your dad to know?

Mon, 16 Jun

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We're putting the spotlight on dads today, asking readers to share about why it's so important to ho...

Assassination suspect arrested after fatal attack on Minnesota lawmakers

Mon, 16 Jun

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A suspect has been arrested in the fatal shooting of Minnesota lawmakers over the weekend.Iranian mi...

For those with crypto wealth, beware the wrench attack

Sun, 15 Jun

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In the high-stakes world of cryptocurrency, cybercrime is no longer the only concern for investors. ...

Iran launches waves of missiles at Israel in response to strikes

Sat, 14 Jun

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Iran has launched waves of missiles at Israel in response to recent airstrikes.USA TODAY White House...

Israel launches strikes against Iran as nuclear program talks falter

Fri, 13 Jun

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Israel has launched strikes against Iran targeting its nuclear program.An appeals court blocks the r...

SPECIAL | President Trump is on a pardon spree

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 20:00:00 -0000

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It’s been a busy few months in the world of federal pardons. It started on day one of the Trump ad...

Democratic governors to describe resistance to federal immigration enforcement at 'sanctuary' hearing

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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USA TODAY White House Correspondent Bart Jansen tells us how three Democratic governors today will p...

SPECIAL | Alligators: Our apex predator allies against climate change

Wed, 11 Jun

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The story of the American alligator is one of survival. From 1967 to 1987, they were officially list...

Curfew enacted for parts of LA as protests spread to other cities

Wed, 11 Jun

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USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes joins us again from Los Angeles as protests also spre...

Trump administration deploys Marines to Los Angeles

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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700 Marines have been deployed to Los Angeles. But California has sued the Trump administration to b...

BONUS | Opinion: What does Pride month mean to the LGBTQ+ community in 2025?

Mon, 09 Jun

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Under President Donald Trump's second administration, LGBTQ+ rights are back in the spotlight as he ...

Downtown LA declared 'unlawful assembly'; Newsom to sue over National Guard deployment

Mon, 09 Jun

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Tensions escalated in Los Angeles late Sunday between law enforcement and protesters as California N...

They led the fight for marriage equality

Sun, 08 Jun

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John Arthur’s vows to Jim Obergefell came during a unique wedding ceremony that changed the course...

Kilmar Abrego Garcia charged with migrant smuggling after return from El Salvador

Sat, 07 Jun

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been returned to the U.S. He now faces human trafficking charges.USA TODAY ...

Musk-Trump alliance craters

Fri, 06 Jun

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USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer has the latest on the feud between Elon Musk an...

SPECIAL | At this year's NATO Summit the stakes couldn't be higher

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 20:00:00 -0000

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The 2025 NATO summit will be held in The Hague later this month. Among the topics of discussion will...

Elon Musk tries to nuke Trump's GOP tax plan

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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USA TODAY Senior Congress Reporter Riley Beggin has the latest after Elon Musk launched an attack on...

SPECIAL | AI in the classroom: Cheating, learning, and the new academic gray zone

Wed, 04 Jun

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With AI tools like ChatGPT becoming ubiquitous on college campuses, students and educators alike are...

Boulder attack suspect’s family detained by ICE

Wed, 04 Jun

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The wife and five children of the 45-year-old suspect in the assault on pro-Jewish demonstrators in ...

Suspect charged with federal hate crime in Boulder attack

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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A 45-year-old suspect has been charged with a federal hate crime in the attack on a Colorado pro-Isr...

BONUS | Opinion: Is Caitlin Clark improving women's sports for the better or worse?

Mon, 02 Jun

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People from across the country weighed in on the impact Indiana Fever's point guard Caitlin Clark is...

8 injured in attack on Colorado event calling for release of Israeli hostages

Mon, 02 Jun

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The FBI is investigating the attack in Colorado as an act of terrorism.USA TODAY Senior Congress Rep...

Is artistic expression a bedrock of our Constitution?

Sun, 01 Jun

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One of President Donald Trump’s focuses during his second term is his desire to reshape the arts i...

Trump gives Musk an Oval Office sendoff

Sat, 31 May

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USA TODAY White House Correspondent Bart Jansen discusses President Donald Trump's sendoff for Elon ...

Appeals Court allows Trump to keep tariffs while appeal plays out

Fri, 30 May

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USA TODAY White House Reporter Zac Anderson has the latest on the trade whiplash around President Do...

SPECIAL | A potential new treatment for Parkinson's shows early promise

Thu, 29 May 2025 20:00:00 -0000

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Parkinson’s is a disease that afflicts an estimated 90,000 Americans every year. Current treatment...

Trade court blocks Trump's tariffs

Thu, 29 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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A federal court has ruled President Donald Trump can't use an emergency-powers law to impose tariffs...

SPECIAL | Rare earth minerals are mostly sourced from China. Can we get them in the US?

Wed, 28 May

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Most electronic devices you use – your phone, laptop, earbuds – require certain materials called...

Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in deportations to third countries

Wed, 28 May

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President Donald Trump on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to intervene in its effort to rapidly depo...

How Trump's clash with the courts is brewing into an 'all-out war'

Tue, 27 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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USA TODAY White House Reporter Zac Anderson takes a look at President Donald Trump's clash with judg...

Trump says Putin has gone 'absolutely crazy' after massive Russian attack on Ukraine

Mon, 26 May

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President Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin has gone 'absolutely crazy' after the l...

Dave Barry is the eternal class clown

Sun, 25 May

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Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Dave Barry has made a career out of being a jokester, writing a nation...

ICE agents deploy new tactic

Sat, 24 May

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USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes discusses a new tactic from ICE - arresting people as...

What Trump's tax bill does with Medicaid, SNAP, tax breaks

Fri, 23 May

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USA TODAY Senior Congress Reporter Riley Beggin takes a closer look at President Donald Trump's Hous...

SPECIAL | Uncharted territory: Trump accepts 'gift' of $400 million Qatari plane

Thu, 22 May 2025 20:00:00 -0000

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In 2018, the U.S. Air Force awarded a $3.9 billion contract to Boeing for two new Air Force One plan...

2 Israeli embassy staff members fatally shot near Jewish museum in DC

Thu, 22 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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Two Israeli embassy staff members were fatally shot Thursday night in Washington.Republican holdouts...

SPECIAL | Did Johnson & Johnson put profit over safety?

Wed, 21 May

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For generations of Americans, the Johnson & Johnson brand has been a beloved one, as quintessent...

Trump pushes $175 billion 'Golden Dome' missile defense plan

Wed, 21 May

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President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unveiled a new missile defense system plan...

Trump says Russia, Ukraine peace talks to begin 'immediately' after Putin call

Tue, 20 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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What's next for Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations?USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page discu...

BONUS | Opinion: Do you support Elon Musk and his work with DOGE?

Mon, 19 May

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Do you think DOGE has helped to shrink the federal government or was it all for show? We asked and y...

Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive form' of prostate cancer

Mon, 19 May

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Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.President Donald Trump's tax bill...

Has the pronatalism movement gone mainstream?

Sun, 18 May

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It’s well known that childcare has become extraordinarily expensive, costing many families nearly ...

Supreme Court continues to block deportations under wartime law

Sat, 17 May

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The Supreme Court dealt a blow to the Trump administration Friday.USA TODAY Reporter Michael Collins...

A humanitarian aid crisis in Gaza

Fri, 16 May

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Arwa Damon, former CNN Senior International Correspondent and president and founder of INARA, joins ...

SPECIAL | Trump, Project 2025 and the plan to remake government

Thu, 15 May 2025 20:00:00 -0000

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For over 40 years, the conservative Washington think tank Heritage Foundation has issued a “Mandat...

RFK grilled during contentious hearing

Thu, 15 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was grilled Wednesday on Capitol Hill, where he talked about ...

SPECIAL | While digital currency initiatives expand, we ask, what's the future of cash?

Wed, 14 May

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There’s something to cold hard cash. You can hold it; you can smell it; it feels a certain way in ...

House debates Republican Medicaid, tax proposals and more

Wed, 14 May

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Lawmakers spent hours debating legislation that would enact sweeping tax cuts, raise the debt ceilin...

Mixed market response after US-China deal

Tue, 13 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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U.S. Stocks surged Monday after this week's US-China tariff deal. But a rally in Asian stocks overni...

BONUS | Opinion: What do you want your mom to know?

Mon, 12 May

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

We're putting the spotlight on moms today, asking readers to share about why it's so important to ho...

US and China reach deal to slash trade tariffs

Mon, 12 May

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The U.S. and China have reached an agreement to reduce tariffs.The Trump administration floats suspe...

Saving one abused dog at a time in Thailand

Sun, 11 May

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Tina was a sweet golden retriever, named after the legendary Tina Turner. Her passing led owner Nial...

Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass

Sat, 10 May

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Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first mass as leader of the Roman Catholic Church Friday.USA TODAY Senio...

How a Chicago native became pope

Fri, 09 May

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USA TODAY National Correspondent Phaedra Trethan gives us an introduction to Pope Leo XIV.The acting...

SPECIAL | Dr. Eric Topol shares a new vision for living longer and better

Thu, 08 May 2025 20:00:00 -0000

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What if the second half of life could be just as healthy, active, and fulfilling as the first? Drawi...

Fed chair cites 'uncertainty' as central bank holds key rate steady

Thu, 08 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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The Fed left its key interest rate unchanged again Wednesday and gave no hint it plans to lower it s...

SPECIAL | A beacon of American freedom and democracy may soon go silent

Wed, 07 May

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As a bulwark against the flood of propaganda and misinformation coming from China and Russia, the Un...

Supreme Court allows ban on transgender troops to take effect

Wed, 07 May

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There was some mixed news out of the courts Tuesday for President Donald Trump. The Supreme Court al...

BONUS | Introducing true crime podcast: Untested

Tue, 06 May 2025 20:00:00 -0000

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Buried in an evidence room, a DNA swab held the key to catching a serial sex offender. But no one te...

19 states sue RFK Jr., Trump administration for overhauling HHS

Tue, 06 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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USA TODAY White House Correspondent Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy discusses a federal lawsuit challengi...

BONUS | Opinion: After 100 days in office, how do you think Trump is doing?

Mon, 05 May

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We received so many responses about President Trump's first 100 days in office that we created a sec...

Trump says 'I don't know' when asked if he must uphold the Constitution

Mon, 05 May

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President Donald Trump expressed uncertainty whether he must uphold the Constitution to carry out hi...

In baseball, women will soon have a league of their own

Sun, 04 May

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Since its inception, baseball has always had a place for female athletes. In fact, colleges and univ...

Trump budget proposal aims to cut $163 billion, mirroring DOGE plan

Sat, 03 May

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President Donald Trump unveiled a budget blueprint on Friday. Plus, despite additions, some GOP sena...

Thousands rally against Trump, Musk in May Day protests

Fri, 02 May

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Demonstrators rallied against the Trump administration in nationwide May Day protests.USA TODAY Whit...

SPECIAL | Porn's long cultural shadow

Thu, 01 May 2025 20:00:00 -0000

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What happened to feminism in the twenty-first century? This is the foundational question at the hear...

Ukraine, US sign minerals deal

Thu, 01 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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The U.S. and Ukraine have signed a mineral deal after weeks of tense negotiations.USA TODAY Personal...

SPECIAL | With 100 days now in the books, how are Americans feeling?

Wed, 30 Apr

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As of today, President Donald Trump has been in office for 100 days. In that short span of time, he ...

Congress starts working on Trump's 'big beautiful bill'

Wed, 30 Apr

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USA TODAY Senior Congress Reporter Riley Beggin breaks down what to know as the GOP starts work on a...

Carney wins Canada's election, riding Canadian anger at Trump to victory

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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What does Canada's election mean for relations between the two countries?It's been 100 days in offic...

BONUS | Opinion: What do you think of President Trump's leadership in his first 100 days?

Mon, 28 Apr

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We asked: Do you support President Trump's actions so far? What concerns you about what he and his a...

Booker, Jeffries hold sit-in on Capitol steps, slam Trump budget plan

Mon, 28 Apr

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Congress will take up the fiscal 2026 budget proposal when lawmakers return to session Monday.Secret...

Is the US sliding into authoritarianism?

Sun, 27 Apr

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A quick Google search reveals many articles, commentaries, social media posts, and scholarly debates...

Trump open to Abrego Garcia return, not trolling on Greenland: Time interview takeaways

Sat, 26 Apr

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USA TODAY White House Reporter Zac Anderson discusses some of President Donald Trump's recent commen...

Hegseth's chief of staff is ousted, the latest sacking at the Pentagon

Fri, 25 Apr

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There's been another shake-up at the Pentagon.President Donald Trump approaches 100 days in office. ...

SPECIAL | Can fandoms be as deep and meaningful as religion?

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:00:00 -0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Most of us can say that we’re fans of something – music, sports, art, books. But what does it me...

Russia strikes Kyiv in the biggest attack on the Ukrainian capital this year

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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Russia slammed Ukraine's capital overnight in the biggest attack on the city this year.USA TODAY Was...

SPECIAL | RFK Jr.'s impact on HHS so far has some worried

Wed, 23 Apr

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One of the most talked about and controversial cabinet appointments made by President Donald Trump h...

What to expect after Pope Francis' death

Wed, 23 Apr

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USA TODAY National Correspondent Marco della Cava talks about his experience covering conclaves and ...

Pope Francis' funeral to be held on Saturday

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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The world continues to react to the death of Pope Francis. His funeral is set for Saturday in Vatica...

BONUS | Opinion: Are Democrats disappointing you?

Mon, 21 Apr

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We asked: Why did Democrats lose in November? Does the Democratic Party need to transition ideologic...

Pope Francis dead at 88

Mon, 21 Apr

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Tennessean Religion Reporter Liam Adams discusses the life and legacy of Pope Francis.Defense Secret...

"Funny Because It's True" - New book reveals the beginnings of The Onion

Sun, 20 Apr

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If you haven’t heard of The Onion, a satirical news publication, you’ve no doubt come across the...

Kilmar Abrego Garcia tells senator of traumatizing stay in El Salvador prison

Sat, 19 Apr

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Kilmar Abrego Garcia said he's been traumatized by his experience in Salvadoran custody. Plus, an am...

Sen. Chris Van Hollen meets with Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Fri, 18 Apr

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Sen. Chris Van Hollen met Thursday with Kilmar Abrego Garcia. But the wrongly deported Maryland man ...

SPECIAL | Is adding more nuclear power the solution to our growing energy needs?

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:00:00 -0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

While President Donald Trump seems intent on doing everything he can to revive the coal industry, nu...

IRS may revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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The IRS may revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status, following Trump threats.Sen. Chris Van Hollen demand...

SPECIAL | Is your genetic data secure?

Wed, 16 Apr

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The recent bankruptcy of genetic testing firm 23andMe has raised alarm bells for privacy advocates a...

Judge admonishes U.S. for failing to return Maryland man wrongly deported to El Salvador

Wed, 16 Apr

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A judge Tuesday reprimanded the government for failing to return a Maryland man wrongly deported to ...

Wrongly deported man not leaving El Salvador prison, Bukele says

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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El Salvador's president says a wrongly deported man is not leaving a Salvadoran prison.USA TODAY Mon...

BONUS | Opinion: Is President Trump using executive orders effectively?

Mon, 14 Apr

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We asked: What do you think of President Donald Trump's use of executive orders - and the use of the...

Authorities arrest suspect after fire at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's home

Mon, 14 Apr

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A suspect is in custody after a suspected arson attempt on the home of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapir...

Research team discovers new life flourishing under an ice shelf

Sun, 13 Apr

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On a recent expedition to Antarctica, researchers made a startling discovery after part of a huge ic...

Judge demands daily updates on return plan for man wrongly deported

Sat, 12 Apr

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The case of a Maryland man accidentally deported to a notorious El Salvador prison has galvanized pu...

Supreme Court says US must begin process to release man deported to El Salvador

Fri, 11 Apr

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The Supreme Court has ordered the Trump administration to begin the process of releasing Kilmar Abre...

SPECIAL | You're not crazy. Allergy season really is getting worse

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:00:00 -0000

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It’s allergy season and that means sneezing, coughing and itchy eyes for many. If you’ve wondere...

Stocks soar as Trump pauses most tariffs

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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USA TODAY Money Editor Charisse Jones takes a look at the market response to President Donald Trump'...

SPECIAL | The dream of quantum computing is closer than ever

Wed, 09 Apr

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Microsoft says it has created a new state of matter to power quantum computers - one that’s neithe...

Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs take effect

Wed, 09 Apr

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President Donald Trump's latest tariffs take effect Wednesday.USA TODAY Justice Department Correspon...

Coming Soon: Untested

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 20:00:00 -0000

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He terrorized women. He slipped through the cracks. But one detective refused to give up. Untested, ...

Trump Administration can resume some deportations under Alien Enemies Act

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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A Supreme Court ruling will allow the Trump administration to resume the deportation of certain immi...

BONUS | Opinion: Hearing differing perspectives with Forum

Mon, 07 Apr

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People are passionate about their views, and we'll continue to bring you that pulse from readers and...

Trump defends tariffs amid market mayhem

Mon, 07 Apr

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What's next for the market response to tariffs?USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagc...

For many U.S. immigrants, legal status is suddenly out of reach

Sun, 06 Apr

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Among the nation's nearly 14 million estimated unauthorized immigrants, more than two million didn't...

Judge orders US to bring deported Maryland man back from El Salvador prison

Sat, 05 Apr

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USA TODAY White House Correspondent Michael Collins discusses a judge's decision to order a deported...

Major stock indexes have worst day in years

Fri, 04 Apr

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USA TODAY Money and Personal Finance Reporter Medora Lee takes a look at a historically bad day for ...

SPECIAL | Space junk: the impact of global warming on satellites

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:00:00 -0000

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What happens when today’s treasure – satellites that give us access to broadband internet and ac...

Trump announces 10% tariff on all imports

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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USA TODAY White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers takes a look at President Donald Trump's Wedn...

SPECIAL | “Bourdain” author shares her story in new memoir

Wed, 02 Apr

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Women in the culinary world have long fought to be heard, respected and given full credit for their ...

Democrats win Wisconsin, Republican margins sag in Florida

Wed, 02 Apr

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A liberal won Wisconsin's Supreme Court election Tuesday, while two Florida Republicans won their sp...

Trump’s biggest round of tariffs is coming

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison has the latest ahead of Wednesday's expected tarif...

BONUS | Opinion: Does our country's low birth rate concern you?

Mon, 31 Mar

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We asked: Do you agree with Millennials and Gen Zers who are waiting longer to have kids - or decidi...

Trump says 'there will be bombing' if Iran does not make nuclear deal

Mon, 31 Mar

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President Donald Trump, in an interview with NBC News, said 'there will be bombing' if Iran does not...

Taxes are different this year: what filers should know

Sun, 30 Mar

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Tax season is in full swing and there are a few changes this year. Not only has President Donald Tru...

Trump administration moves to fire remaining USAID staff

Sat, 29 Mar

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Over the next three months, the State Department is set to assume USAID’s remaining "life-saving a...

Trump withdraws Stefanik's nomination as UN ambassador

Fri, 28 Mar

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USA TODAY Congress Reporter Riley Beggin takes a closer look at President Donald Trump's withdrawal ...

SPECIAL | How bowel frequency impacts your health

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:00:00 -0000

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We eat for a variety of reasons, most importantly to sustain life. Unsurprisingly, the decisions we ...

Trump announces 25% auto tariffs

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs - this time on automobiles.USA TODAY Supreme Court ...

SPECIAL | Is education in America fair and balanced for all kids?

Wed, 26 Mar

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Are schools providing the best education possible for all their students? This episode's guest argue...

Democrats grill Trump officials over Signal leak

Wed, 26 Mar

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USA TODAY Congress Reporter Savannah Kuchar discusses the reaction on Capitol Hill following a repor...

Trump officials shared secret war plans in chat that included journalist

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer breaks down what happened when officials shared...

BONUS | Opinion: What do you think of how Trump's handling our economy?

Mon, 24 Mar

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Trump and Republicans campaigned aggressively in 2024 on the economy. So now that he’s in office, ...

U.S. and Russia discuss Black Sea ceasefire

Mon, 24 Mar

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U.S. officials are meeting with Russian officials Monday for talks in Saudi Arabia.USA TODAY Nationa...