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A second day of former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial is in the books, and jury selection is going quicker than expected.

USA TODAY Congress, Campaigns and Democracy Reporter Karissa Waddick looks at President Joe Biden's push for blue-collar voters, and what several congressional districts won by Donald Trump might tell him.

A second GOP lawmaker backs the ousting of House speaker Mike Johnson.

USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer talks about a new DHS program to combat child exploitation online.

Warm oceans are devastating coral.

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USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi recaps the first day of former President Donald Trump's hush money trial.

Trump Media's stock price plummeted Monday.

Congress is grappling with foreign aid after Iran's attack on Israel.

USA TODAY Breaking News Reporter Cybele Mayes-Osterman has the latest from investigations into the Baltimore bridge collapse.

The Supreme Court lets Idaho enforce its ban on transgender care.

The 'Rust' armorer has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter, after the shooting that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Listen to our special episode with best-selling author James Patterson and viral librarian Mychal Threets about their shared love of books.

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What's next for the Israel-Iran conflict?

USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson looks at how abortion is playing out on the campaign trail.

Former President Donald Trump's historic hush money trial is set to begin Monday.

USA TODAY Breaking News and Education Reporter Zach Schermele talks about crime on campus, and what the latest numbers tell us.

Arborists are trying to clone Orlando's oldest tree.

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The mass media has pushed skinny on us for decades. And while doctors encourage healthy eating and lower body mass indexes, the body positivity movement supports the inclusion of all shapes and sizes, emphasizing loving the skin you’re in. But there are even more fractures in this conversation when it comes to the newest weight loss fad and object of desire: the drug Ozempic and its competitors like Wegovy and Mounjaro. There is also a dark side to this pursuit of perfection; namely, eating disorders and other health issues, both physical and emotional. Meredith Nisbet, the National Clinical Response Manager for the Eating Recovery Center, an eating disorder treatment center based in Denver, Colorado, joined The Excerpt to discuss the body image debate and how to navigate healthy ways to see ourselves.

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President Joe Biden said Friday that an Iranian attack on Israel is imminent.

USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison looks at efforts by Biden allies to stop Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

The House passes a controversial spying bill after infighting.

USA TODAY Investigative Data Reporter Austin Fast explains how millions of Americans rely on drinking water systems that have recently exceeded new limits for toxic “forever chemicals."

President Joe Biden announces new student loan relief.

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USA TODAY National Correspondent Marco della Cava looks back on the Ford Bronco chase, and the life of O.J. Simpson.

Iowa's Senate OKs a bill allowing armed school staff.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen talks about a Supreme Court January 6 case that could impact former President Donald Trump.

Despite booming employment gains, white-collar job growth slows.

A rare double brood of cicadas is set to emerge. Here's what they'll sound like.

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At age 47, Barbara Walters broke the glass ceiling for women in broadcast journalism, becoming co-anchor of a network evening news program at ABC. She would go on to land big interviews, from U.S. presidents to world leaders like Vladimir Putin and Fidel Castro but also celebrities like the singer Courtney Love and boxer Mike Tyson. Through it all, Walters brought a signature style of interviewing. Her interview subjects laughed with her and cried with her. Actor Patrick Swayze even danced with her. What drove this bold and ambitious woman? Here to talk about the incredible life and career of Barbara Walters is USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page. Susan’s new book “The Rulebreaker: The Life and Times of Barbara Walters” takes readers behind the glamour of the famous broadcaster to share the story of a woman who broke all the rules, shattered glass ceilings and gave women a permanent place on America’s news airwaves.

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USA TODAY Investigative Reporter Nick Penzenstadler examines new rules around gun sales.

Bipartisan frustration over the bungled FAFSA rollout was on display at a congressional hearing.

Inflation picked up again in March.

USA TODAY Reporter Karen Weintraub looks at the future of the Chandra telescope amid budget cuts.

The Masters Golf Tournament tees off.

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If you love books, then this episode is for you. Best-selling author James Patterson’s latest book, “The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians” is in many ways a love letter to this cornerstone of education here in America. Joining him is Mychal Threets, a librarian in California whose viral library-focused social media videos have endeared him to thousands of readers across the US.

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Arizona Republic State Politics Reporter Stacey Barchenger puts the Arizona Supreme Court abortion decision in context.

James and Jennifer Crumbley have been sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison after being convicted of involuntary manslaughter for their son's mass shooting attack. Plus, a Virginia assistant principal has been charged with felony child abuse in a 6-year-old's shooting of a teacher.

The Justice Department’s COVID-19 Enforcement Task Force has charged thousands of people with federal crimes.

Former President Donald Trump loses a bid to delay his New York hush money trial while appealing a gag order.

USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes looks at young voters' priorities this election cycle.

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