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'End the cover-up,' lawmakers say outside Pam Bondi hearing on Epstein files investigation
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- 'End the cover-up,' lawmakers say outside Pam Bondi hearing on Epstein files investigation
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- 4:00
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Former Attorney General Pam Bondi admitted the Department of Justice made "redaction errors" in the release of the Epstein files and told lawmakers that Todd Blanche, her deputy and interim replacement, was responsible for the DOJ's release of the documents during President Donald Trump's second term.
Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/05/29/pam-bondi-congress-interview-jeffrey-epstein/90281703007/
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- Washington chemical tank explosion death toll rises to 8
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Officials confirm eight deaths after a chemical tank rupture at a Longview Washington paper plant.
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- Texas roller coaster malfunctions. See firefighters rescue riders.
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Terrifying video shows firefighters rescuing passengers trapped on the malfunctioned Iron Shark ride in Galveston.
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- Housing affordability challenges impacting seniors
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Buying a home feels unaffordable, but seniors find owning one can feel the same.
Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2026/05/28/housing-affordability-buying-owning-seniors/90262215007/
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- See iconic statue of Anna May Wong damaged after crash
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- In 2025, a crash damaged an iconic sculpture depicting four of Hollywood's most famous actresses of the Golden Age. As of April 2026, the statue of Anna May Wong was still broken (with a visually striking make-shift repair).
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- DNC debate: which states vote first in 2028?
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- DNC hears pitches from 12 states on who should vote first in the 2028 Democratic primary, a decision that shapes the race and big campaign spending.
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/tfs5cu6e
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- Why experts fear this Ebola outbreak could explode
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Experts warn current Ebola outbreak has 2014-like risks, plus conflict and weak tracking that could fuel rapid, deadly spread.
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3b4zja8j
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- Man convicted of plotting terror attack at Taylor Swift concert sentenced
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Beran Aliji, 21, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for plotting a terror attack at Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Vienna, Austria in 2024.
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- Inside Jill Biden memoir on the night that ended Biden's campaign
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Jill Biden opens up about the debate night that derailed Joe Biden's campaign in her revealing new memoir.
Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/05/29/jill-biden-book-joe-biden-debate-reaction/90277719007/
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- JD Vance speaks on morality of warfare at Air Force Academy commencement
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- 2:28
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- JD Vance told the Air Force Academy Class of 2026 that life and death decisions should not be made by AI.
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- Four-time Stanley Cup champion Claude Lemieux dies at 60
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- The NHL mourns Claude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion remembered for clutch playoff moments and fierce competition.
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- Trump portrait proposed for new $250 dollar bill
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- A proposal to put President Donald Trump on a new $250 dollar bill sparks debate over living people appearing on U.S. currency.
READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/05/28/trump-250-bill-designs/90294481007/
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- Dems eye 2028 race as states compete to go first | The Excerpt
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- 16:11
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- With the 2024 election over, Democrats are already battling over which states will vote first in the 2028 presidential primaries. A dozen states pitched their case to the Democratic National Committee, citing diversity, swing-state relevance, and political tradition. The early slots carry outsized influence and millions in campaign and media spending. Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY White House Correspondent, breaks down the contenders and who could come out on top.
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/tfs5cu6e
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- Conan O'Brien jokes about AI, federal lawsuits during Harvard speech
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- "It'll be too busy replacing those creeps from Princeton." Comedian Conan O'Brien poked fun at AI fears and federal lawsuits against Harvard University while delivering a commencement speech at his alma mater.
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- Former CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden says Ebola is a 'perfect storm'
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Former CDC director Tom Frieden explains why the Ebola outbreak is hard to control and how global travel complicates efforts to stay safe.
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- Justice Department launches investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- The Justice Department launched a probe focused on whether E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in her testimony against President Donald Trump.
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- Tina Fey defends Timothée Chalamet after Knicks game memes
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Tina Fey clears the air on viral Timothée Chalamet “manspreading” memes from their April 28 Madison Square Garden playoff game.
Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/05/27/tina-fey-timothee-chalamet-knicks-game/90286080007/
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- Jill Biden feared Joe Biden was having a stroke during 2024 debate
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Jill Biden recalls fearing Joe Biden was having a stroke as she watched his June 2024 debate against Donald Trump.
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- Explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket on launch pad captured in footage across Cape Canaveral
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- 2:48
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- A Blue Origin rocket has apparently exploded on the launch pad at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
The 320-foot New Glenn rocket was undergoing an engine "hotfire test" on Thursday, May 28, ahead of an upcoming launch of 48 Amazon Leo broadband satellites into low-Earth orbit. A target launch date had not been announced.
"We experienced an anomaly during today's hotfire test," Blue Origin said in a post on X. "All personnel have been accounted for. We will provide updates as we learn more."
Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/05/28/blue-origin-jeff-bezos-new-glenn-rocket-explosion/90305635007/
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- Kyle Busch death certificate reveals more on driver's cause of death
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Kyle Busch's death certificate reveals new details about his sudden passing.
Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nascar/2026/05/27/kyle-busch-death-certificate-cause-of-death/90286728007/
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- Disney’s iconic Carousel of Progress is getting overhauled at Disney World
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Disney is transforming Carousel of Progress with new scenes, a Walt Disney animatronic and a futuristic ending.
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- Hikers dodge charging grizzly bears at Glacier National Park. See the video.
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Close call: Young grizzlies charging down a trail surprised and terrified hikers at Glacier National Park in Montana. #usatodaypets
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- See inside Scripps National Spelling Bee as students vie for coveted title
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- USA TODAY's Michelle Del Rey was at DAR Constitution Hall getting a behind-the-scenes look at the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
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https://www.usatoday.com/story/shopping/entertainment/streaming/2026/05/28/live-stream-scripps-national-spelling-bee-finals-free-how-to-watch-ion/90299154007/
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- Viral bodycam shows deputy accuse one-handed driver of texting
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Kathleen Thomas' distracted driving charge has been dropped after she shared her story with social media. The one-handed athlete was accused of texting with a nonexistent right hand. See bodycam from the traffic stop at the center of the viral story.
READ: https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/local/lakeworth/2026/05/28/one-handed-athlete-texting-traffic-ticket/90293196007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=false&gca-epti=z114504p005050c005050e007850v114504&gca-ft=164&gca-ds=sophi
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- Israel strikes on Lebanon condemned by UN after civilian deaths: See Tyre, Sidon and Beirut damage
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- 7:26
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- The United Nations condemned the violence in Lebanon and expressed humanitarian concerns.
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- Trump Accounts app is live, but the accounts have not yet launched
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Trump Accounts for kids program launched an app on May 28. The accounts themselves are scheduled to launch July 4.
READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/05/28/trump-accounts-for-kids-app-eligibility/90291740007/
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- Keke Palmer doesn't focus on awards. She wants to be a 'cultural fixture.'
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Your daily life lesson from Keke 💆 The "I Love Boosters" star got candid on her goals and how she defines personal success years into her career.
Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2026/05/27/keke-palmer-interview-i-love-boosters/90253936007/
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- Robots and human models walk the runway in matching outfits in Seoul
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- In Seoul, South Korea, the "MACH33: Physical AI Fashion Show" aimed at imagining a future where humans and robots coexist. It was staged by Galaxy Corporation, an entertainment tech company.
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- Scott Bessent talks Trump, Iran deal and more: Full White House briefing
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- 31:45
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent provided updates on the Iran war, oil prices and more in a White House press briefing.
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- Ex-CIA agent David Rush arrested after FBI finds $40m in gold bars stashed in his home
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- According to an affidavit, ex-CIA officer David Rush hid millions in gold bars, cash and watches at his home as an internal probe led to an FBI arrest.
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yc4yj5sk
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- Could Donald Trump appear on a $250 bill? Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent weighs in
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- The Treasury Department has prepared mock-up designs for a new $250 bill that would feature President Donald Trump's portrait, a move that would make him the first living person featured on American currency in more than 150 years.
However, whether the Trump $250 bill is ever released ‒ and becomes official currency ‒ likely depends on the passage of Republican-backed legislation that has failed to advance in Congress.
Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/05/28/trump-250-bill-designs/90294481007/
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- Hitchhiker disrupts driver's audiobook. See the slithery passenger.
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- "Oh my God! A whole snake on my car!" A driver provided some comic relief when an unexpected traveler slithered across her windshield. 🐍
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- Live: JD Vance gives commencement speech at Air Force Academy graduation 2026
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- 2:54:30
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Vice President JD Vance is expected to deliver the commencement address at the 2026 Air Force Academy graduation on May 28. The speech comes amid President Donald Trump's administration negotiating an end to it's war against Iran.
Latest on Iran war: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/05/27/iran-war-updates-trump-cabinet--live/90269083007/?tbref=hp
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- Watch Conan O'Brien joke about AI replacement, Harvard lawsuits
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- 3:58
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Comedian Conan O'Brien poked fun at the Trump administration suing Harvard University during his commencement speech.
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- Europe heatwave lead tourists, locals to dip in restricted fountains, waterways
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Extreme heat hits Europe as locals and tourists defy water restrictions and dive into restricted fountains and waterways to cool down.
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- Martin Short's daughter found dead after he prompts wellness check
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Department said Martin Short prompted a wellness check on his daughter when she was found dead.
Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/05/26/martin-short-katherine-hartley-death/90269652007/
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- JD Vance on AI in graduation speech at Air Force Academy: 'AI will inevitably change warfare'
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- JD Vance delivered the commencement address for the graduating class of the United States Air Force Academy.
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- JD Vance full graduation speech at Air Force Academy, addresses Iran war, AI and future
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- 29:57
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- JD Vance delivered the commencement address for the graduating class of the United States Air Force Academy.
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- JD Vance to Air Force graduates: 'Theoretical' skills 'will become very practical and very real'
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- JD Vance delivered the commencement address for the graduating class of the United States Air Force Academy.
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- US judge allows Trump to implement mail-in voting executive ruling
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- A U.S. judge allowed Trump's mail-in voting order to proceed, raising stakes for the November midterms.
Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/05/28/judge-allows-trump-to-implement-mail-in-voting-executive-order/90291143007/
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- 2026 Lexus ES luxury sedan arrives as EV and hybrid with more power
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Auto critic Mark Phelan said the 2026 Lexus ES luxury sedan has dramatic new looks.
Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/cars/shopping/evs/2026/05/28/2026-lexus-es-hybrid-and-ev-drive/90275107007/
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- J.K. Simmons runs into Spider-Man. See how he reacted in viral clip.
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- J.K. Simmons portrays Spider-Man's biggest critic on screen, as J. Jonah Jameson of the “The Daily Bugle." At a recent Mets game he came face-to-face with his “nemesis” in real life.
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- What is Eid al-Adha? Why Muslims celebrate two Eids
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Millions of Muslims around the world are preparing to celebrate Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice.
Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/05/26/eid-al-adha-date-islam-holiday/90212666007/
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- DHS secretary says ICE detention center ‘isn’t Holiday Inn’
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- DHS Sec. Markwayne Mullin dismissed an alleged hunger strike at an ICE detention center in New Jersey, suggesting detainees "go back to their country and get whatever food they want."
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- Trump says he isn't worried Iran will hurt GOP midterm chances
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- "I don't care about the midterms." President Donald Trump said he isn't worried about the 2026 midterm elections as higher gas prices due to the war in Iran threaten to hurt Republican chances.
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- BTS celebrates anniversary with a sweet treat for fans. See reporter try it.
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- BTS and Oreo teamed up for a celebratory treat for the group's 13th anniversary. USA TODAY's Gabe Hauari tried the cookies inspired by K-pop icons. See what he thought.
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- Pope Leo gets behind the wheel of Ferrari’s first electric car
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Pope Leo checks out Ferrari's new electric Luce alongside chairman John Elkann.
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- Why the US won’t treat Ebola patients at home | The Excerpt
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- 13:06
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- On May 16, the World Health Organization called the Ebola outbreaks in eastern Congo and Uganda a global health emergency. So far, there have been more than 900 suspected cases and over 200 suspected deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan. There is no vaccine. No treatment. Behind it all is a global health funding system at its lowest level since 2009, with the largest single donor, the U.S., having walked away. A recent shift in U.S. health policy now has the U.S. keeping suspected American cases abroad – sending some to quarantine facilities in Europe and others to Kenya. Why can’t they be treated back home? And what does that say about U.S. preparedness for a deadly outbreak?
Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist, joins USA TODAY’s The Excerpt to discuss the policy shift and what it means for public health, travel restrictions, and preparedness in the United States. She is also editor-at-large for pub...
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- Trump plans to attend Knicks NBA Finals game
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- President Donald Trump says he plans to attend a New York Knicks game as the team returns to the finals for the first time since 1999.
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- LJ Benet pays up a Super Bowl bet to 'Lost Boys' costar Shoshana Bean
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Revenge is best served... on press day! Watch Patriots fan LJ Benet pay up a #SuperBowl bet he lost to his #LostBoys costar Shoshana Bean.
Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2026/05/26/lost-boys-broadway-musical/90132713007/
