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Former President Donald Trump is expected to argue 'no victims' in appealing his New York fraud case. USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen reports.

House Republicans grill President Joe Biden's brother as they continue their impeachment investigation.

USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe breaks down a fight over pollution rules.

The Biden administration cancels more than $1 billion in student loan debt.

Major League Soccer (along with star Lionel Messi) is back.

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Beyoncé showed up at this year’s Grammy awards dressed in rhinestones and an oil baron-sized white cowboy hat. That night she made the surprise announcement that she would be releasing a new album soon, and an even bigger surprise – that it would be a country music album. The first two singles “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages” dropped on Super Bowl Sunday. So far, Beyonce’s fan base, known as the Beyhive, has embraced her new sound. USA TODAY Music Reporter, Melissa Ruggieri joins The Excerpt to discuss if the country music establishment will follow suit.

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The U.S. has vetoed a UN resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in Gaza.

USA TODAY Reporter Maureen Groppe looks at the potential implications of the Supreme Court's decision not to review a high school diversity case.

Two men have been charged with murder in the Kansas City shooting.

USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes breaks down an Alabama court decision ruling that frozen embryos are children.

Capital One is acquiring Discover Financial Services.

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President Joe Biden is considering additional sanctions on Russia.

USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page breaks down polling data ahead of the South Carolina primary.

Eight states enacted laws in 2023 restricting sex ed. More are set to pass bills this year that would ban teaching about identity and relationships.

USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise looks at whether plastic bag bans actually work.

Animal shelter populations are soaring. And dogs are paying the price.

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Young Russians in particular are mourning opposition leader Alexei Navalny amid suspicions of Russian President Vladimir Putin's involvement in his death. Former USA TODAY Correspondent and current Managing Editor of the Harvard Crimson Miles Herszenhorn reports on the reaction inside Russia. Plus, listen to Sunday's episode on Putin's ambitions.

How concerning is deepfake advertising?

USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub relays some of the latest guidance around COVID-19.

A new program hopes to create more Black veterinarians.

'Barbie' wins big at the People's Choice Awards.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has been making international headlines this week, just six days from what will be the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Stories about troop buildup and the possibility of nuclear space weapons are just two of many. Are Russia’s ambitions in Europe shifting and how worried should the United States, arguably his biggest foe, be? USA TODAY Pentagon Correspondent Tom Vanden Brook joins The Excerpt to share his insights on recent military developments.

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Former President Donald Trump has been hit with a $453.5 million penalty in his New York real estate fraud lawsuit. USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen puts the ruling in context.

A second Fani Willis hearing saw her father testify.

Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny has died.

USA TODAY Breaking News and Education Reporter Zach Schermele has the latest from the Education Department's FAFSA headache.

Marijuana is in legal limbo.

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Fani Willis fights the push to remove her from the Trump Georgia election fraud case. USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer reports.

A former FBI informant has been indicted for lying about Joe and Hunter Biden's alleged business dealings.

Police offer more details about the Super Bowl victory shooting in Kansas City.

Black, female online gamers face rising abuse.

USA TODAY Sports National Correspondent Lindsay Schnell discusses the greatness of Caitlin Clark.

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With a bit more gray in his hair, but the same amount of sarcasm and satire, Jon Stewart is back in the anchor chair at the Daily Show. The comedian, turned news and culture phenomenon, helped put the show on the map while serving as host for 16 years. Signing off last in 2015, he is back to voice his outrage and humor as executive producer and host of the show every Monday through the 2024 election. But why did he decide now was the time to return? USA TODAY Entertainment Reporter Marco Della Cava joins The Excerpt to talk about whether the Stewart of old can still capture the hearts and minds of audiences of today.

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A shooting broke out after the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade.

USA TODAY Investigative Reporter Nick Penzenstadler looks at the stores that sell the most guns used in crime.

The Fani Willis hearing could decide the fate of former President Donald Trump's Georgia election case. Watch it here.

USA TODAY Congress, Campaigns and Democracy Reporter Rachel Looker explains what would hypothetically happen if President Joe Biden or former President Donald Trump were to drop out of the presidential race.

Syphilis is on the rise. Experts worry people don't care.

What's the best restaurant near you?

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