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House Republicans move toward impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison discusses President Joe Biden's shift to the right on immigration.

What happens to your student loan debt when you drop out? It'll probably get bigger.

USA TODAY National Correspondent Chris Kenning talks about Americans in Ecuador during a recent and ongoing crisis there.

An atmospheric river soaks California.

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The Iran-linked drone strike that killed US troops highlighted military vulnerabilities. USA TODAY Pentagon Correspondent Tom Vanden Brook puts the incident in context.

Tens of thousands of rape victims became pregnant in states with abortion bans, according to a study estimate.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen has the latest from President Donald Trump's legal battles.

A former IRS contractor has been sentenced to five years in prison for releasing tax returns of Donald Trump and thousands of others.

Has Amelia Earhart's plane been found?

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Three US troops have been killed in a drone attack on a Mideast base.

USA TODAY National Correspondent Terry Collins breaks down Donald Trump's hold on rural voters.

President Joe Biden speaks out over border negotiations.

Small town residents unite to fight against a huge monkey farm.

USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé looks at the rise (and cost) of gray divorce.

Super Bowl LVIII is now set!

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The unleashing of powerful Artificial Intelligence into the world, with little to any regulation or guardrails, has put many people on edge. It holds tremendous promise in all sorts of fields from healthcare to law enforcement, but it also poses many risks. How worried should we be? To help us dig into it, we're joined by Vince Conitzer, Head of Technical AI Engagement at the Institute for Ethics in AI at the University of Oxford.

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Donald Trump has been ordered to pay $83 million for defaming E. Jean Carroll, after denying her sexual assault allegations.

Colorado voters urge the Supreme Court not to give Trump the power to unleash more 'mayhem.'

USA TODAY Congress, Campaigns and Democracy Reporter Ken Tran has the latest from a congressional fight surrounding the border and immigration.

The UN's top court orders Israel to take steps to prevent death and destruction in Gaza.

 USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise looks at one state leading the way on clean energy.

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Nikki Haley is bracing for home-state dirty tricks in South Carolina. USA TODAY Washington Editor Dan Morrison reports.

Donald Trump erupted in an appearance at the E. Jean Carroll defamation trial.

USA TODAY Investigative Reporter Gina Barton talks about a group of rape survivors using writing to heal. The RAINN writers’ group, Write Where We Belong, will present an online book launch event featuring readings from their anthology 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. EST Monday on Zoom. To attend, register in advance here.

A historic trial of a school shooter's mother begins.

The economy returned better than expected results at the end of 2023, though layoffs continue. Plus, layoffs after 50 are tough. Here are some steps to take.

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According to a 1908 U.S. Supreme Court decision known as the Winters Doctrine, Native American reservations are entitled to enough water to meet their tribe's needs. That doctrine was recently invoked during a push by tribes to restore the Klamath River, which flows through Oregon and California. The goal, in part, is to restore the spawning grounds for fish for the first time in more than 100 years. Indigenous Affairs Reporter Debra Krol from the Arizona Republic, part of the USA TODAY Network, joins The Excerpt to discuss the ongoing battle over Indigenous water rights.

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An Alabama inmate is scheduled to be the first in the nation put to death by nitrogen gas. It's the latest attempt for states that can't seem to figure out how to execute inmates.

The Ohio Senate voted to override the governor's veto of a bill dealing with the rights of transgender children. This means the state will restrict medical care for transgender minors and block transgender girls from female sports.

The national debt is at a record high, but no one can seem to agree on what that means. Not even economists.

Think you'll work past 70? Think again. Why most Americans retire earlier.

And, you can flush with the lid open or closed. Experts say it doesn't matter. Germs spread, either way.

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Let's face it. Nobody starts their day thinking: I want to talk about hospice today. And yet, it's one of those topics that you really want to be prepared for. How much does it cost? Can hospice happen at home? What if I outlive it? All good questions that should be carefully considered before the need arises. Cara Wallace, a professor at Saint Louis University in Missouri’s Valentine School of Nursing, joins The Excerpt podcast to discuss when to consider hospice and how to navigate conversations about it with loved ones.

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Donald Trump won the New Hampshire Republican presidential primary, beating out Nikki Haley. But she's not dropping out. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers reports from New Hampshire.

The U.S. attacks Iranian-backed militias that wounded four American troops.

The Doomsday Clock remains close to midnight.

USA TODAY 'Entertain This' Host Ralphie Aversa breaks down the Oscar nominations.

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