The Excerpt

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October 04, 2023 Kevin McCarthy ousted from House speakership
Kevin McCarthy has been ousted as speaker of the House.
A judge hits former President Donald Trump with a gag order in his New York real estate fraud case.
News Journal Courts Reporter Xerxes Wilson has the latest after Hunter Biden appeared in Delaware court.
Another COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized.
USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise looks at research into same-sex sexual behavior in animals.
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October 03, 2023 Trump's real estate fraud trial begins in New York
USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen has the latest as former President Donald Trump's real estate fraud trial begins in New York.
A trial date has been set for Sen. Bob Menendez.
Rep. Matt Gaetz has moved to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé explains why fewer older Americans are writing wills.
Two scientists have been awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine for work that led to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.
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October 02, 2023 Gaetz announces plans to oust McCarthy from House speakership
Rep. Matt Gaetz has announced plans to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from the speakership after a vote to avoid the shutdown.
USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent John Fritze previews the court's new term.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will appoint Laphonza Butler to fill late Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat.
Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper warns that Vladimir Putin is hoping Donald Trump wins reelection.
What does the American dream actually mean?
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October 01, 2023 Does an uptick in strikes mean unions are strengthening?
Why are workers so fed up and could this be the start of a new national movement to strengthen unions?
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September 30, 2023 Clock ticks to avoid government shutdown
A government shutdown looms after lawmakers failed to pass a stopgap measure Friday.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein has died.
USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen looks at how a fraud case might impact the future of former President Donald Trump's real estate business.
Scott Hall becomes the first Trump co-defendant to plead guilty in Georgia.
USA TODAY Health and Breaking News Reporter Eduardo Cuevas explains how a new rule could help save miners from dangerous silica dust.
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September 29, 2023 House Republicans begin impeachment inquiry against Biden
House Republicans began an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden Thursday with an initial hearing. USA TODAY Congress and Campaigns Reporter Ken Tran has a recap.
A New York court rejects former President Donald Trump's request to delay a civil trial.
CVS pharmacists return to their stores after a walkout over working conditions.
Teachers take to TikTok to express concerns about students falling behind.
USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub explains the significance of the Framingham Heart Study on its 75th anniversary.
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September 28, 2023 SPECIAL | Remote work: Is it time to return to the office?
Is it time for remote workers to return to the office?
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September 28, 2023 GOP candidates take gloves off in second debate
GOP presidential candidates went at each other in the second debate, while many continued avoiding the party's overwhelming frontrunner - Donald Trump.
A possible government shutdown continues to loom.
USA TODAY Sports Columnist Dan Wolken breaks down the firing of Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker in the wake of sexual harassment allegations revealed in a USA TODAY investigation.
Dozens of arrests were made in Philadelphia after a looting spree.
USA TODAY National Correspondent Marco della Cava explains what the Ringling Bros. circus will look like without animal acts.
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September 27, 2023 SPECIAL | Suicides by US Veterans are still tragically high
Despite the push to offer better mental health care, the number of suicides among veterans remains high.
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September 27, 2023 Biden joins picket line with striking UAW workers in presidential first
President Joe Biden joined the picket line with striking UAW workers in Michigan.
USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson breaks down the strategy behind GOP presidential candidates not going harder after GOP frontrunner Donald Trump.
A judge rules that Donald Trump defrauded banks and insurers in his real estate dealings.
The Hollywood writers' strike officially comes to an end.
USA TODAY Money Reporter Bailey Schulz explains why younger Americans feel they can no longer reach the American Dream.
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