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President-elect Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to pause a TikTok ban, arguing he can find a way to "save" the platform without compromising national security or Americans' free speech rights.

A debate picks up steam between Trump supporters over the role of immigrant labor and American workers.

USA TODAY Breaking News Reporter Christopher Cann has the latest after the suspect in a New York City subway killing was indicted on murder and arson charges.

Sportscaster Greg Gumbel has died at 78.

USA TODAY Democracy Reporter Erin Mansfield talks about the bald eagle finally becoming America's national bird.

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Guatemala is open to accepting President-elect Donald Trump's Central American deportees from other countries.

USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer discusses why a center for coordinating U.S. efforts to counter foreign disinformation shut down this week.

Sources say a Russian air-defense system downed an Azerbaijan plane this week, killing dozens.

USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub takes a look at the FDA's new rules on "healthy" food labels, set to take effect in February.

Do you qualify for an IRS stimulus check?

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"The Warriors," both a novel as well as a late 1970’s movie, is now a concept album from the creative minds of Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, both of whom have too many credits to name. Eisa Davis, a Pulitzer Prize finalist for her play Bulrusher, is also well known for the play Angela’s Mixtape which, in part, explores her relationship with her aunt, political activist Angela Davis. Lin-Manuel Miranda is, of course, known for his groundbreaking work in theater and beyond. His musical Hamilton remains a cultural phenomenon. Eisa and Lin-Manuel both join us on The Excerpt to discuss their newest project, "Warriors," released on October 18, 2024.

This episode originally aired on October 23, 2024.

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Ukraine says Russia carried out attacks on Christmas Day. Meanwhile, Russia says it has foiled Ukrainian plots to kill senior officers with disguised bombs.

A plane crashed in Kazakhstan Wednesday, killing at least 38 people.

USA TODAY Consumer Travel Reporter Zach Wichter discusses the future of snow sports amid climate change.

President-elect Donald Trump taps Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera to serve as ambassador to Panama.

USA TODAY Books Reporter Clare Mulroy talks about some of her favorite reads of the year.

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Robin Williams was an Oscar-winning actor and comedian best known for his improvisational skills. From his role as a radio broadcaster in “Good Morning Vietnam” to his portrayal of a man grappling with the karmic repercussions of his wife in “What Dreams May Come,” he had a powerful repertoire. Robin died 10 years ago today at the age of 63. The official cause of death was ruled a suicide. On the anniversary of his passing, we remember the incredible person he was, and celebrate his many successes on and off the big screen with his son Zak.

This episode originally aired on August 11, 2024.

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President Joe Biden has signed legislation mandating that colleges report hazing incidents.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been sued by a former male employee for sexual battery, according to reports.

USA TODAY Graphics Editor George Petras takes a look at the history behind model trains and Christmas.

The start of Hanukkah falls on the same day as Christmas this year. That's a rarity.

USA TODAY Money Reporter Bailey Schulz talks about the voice actors behind popular toys, and what's next for them amid a rise in AI.

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USA TODAY Breaking News Reporter Claire Thornton has the latest after Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state murder and terrorism charges in New York.

President Joe Biden might pardon others before leaving office. How does that work?

USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer breaks down a Matt Gaetz ethics report that found 'substantial evidence' of statutory rape and prostitution.

Former President Bill Clinton has been hospitalized with a fever.

NORAD and Google have live tools to track Santa this Christmas Eve.

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President Joe Biden announced that he is commuting the sentences of nearly every inmate on federal death row to life in prison without the possibility of parol.

President-elect Donald Trump says he will rename the country's tallest mountain, reverting to a former name.

USA TODAY Trending News Reporter Eric Lagatta looks back at the year in space exploration.

Honda and Nissan have begun talks on a potential merger.

USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé talks through some financial resolutions for 2025.

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For years, Wanda Tucker has used her family's story to encourage others to explore and preserve their family history. Tucker has traced her history from Virginia to the shores of present-day Angola. Earlier this month, when President Joe Biden became the first U.S. President to visit Angola, Wanda Tucker traveled there as his guest. USA TODAY National Correspondent Deborah Barfield Berry, who traveled to Angola for this story, joins The Excerpt to discuss why Wanda Tucker and other members of the Tucker family have remained open to confronting a painful past and what they hope others take away from their journey.

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Congress reached a last-minute, bipartisan deal to keep the government running after a midnight deadline.

A driver rammed into a Christmas market crowd in Magdeburg, Germany Friday evening, killing at least two.

USA TODAY Wellness Reporter David Oliver talks about giving the gift of genetic testing.

The FAA warns the public to stop aiming laser pointers at the sky.

USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise explains how cute and hungry otters are eating up an invasive crab species in California.

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