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Donald Trump is calling for mass deportations if he’s elected. USA TODAY national reporter Lauren Villagran breaks down the costs and logistical hurdles to his plan. 

Trump faces a new lawsuit – this time accusing him of defaming the men who were exonerated after being labeled the “Central Park Five.”

TV personality Dr. Phil testified Monday on behalf of Robert Roberson, a man convicted of murdering his 2-year-old daughter Nikki in 2002. Here's a link to our interview with former Assistant Chief of Detectives Brian Wharton who helped to put Roberson on death row but who now believes he is innocent.

Several life-saving pediatric cancer drugs are in shortage and advocates say that corporate greed is partly to blame. 

The debate over when pregnancy begins is causing confusion and access problems for women who are seeking birth control. USA Today national correspondent Elizabeth Weise talks about the war over contraceptives.

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With 15 days until election day, a new and exclusive USA TODAY Suffolk University poll shows the presidential race is a virtual tie. USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page shares the poll’s key findings.

Democrats want you to think Donald Trump is getting weirder, while Republicans say he always has been. 

An investigation is underway into a social media app’s leak of classified documents about Israel’s plan to retaliate against Iran. 

On certain college applications, fewer students are identifying their race. USA TODAY Education Reporter Zach Schermele shares new data.

The 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony honored a genre-stretching class that included legends like Mary J. Blige and Jimmy Buffett.

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College football continues to explode in popularity and revenue and this means the salaries of top coaches are skyrocketing into the millions. Earlier this year, Georgia football coach Kirby Smart signed a new 10-year contract that will pay him $13 million per year through 2033, making him the highest paid collegiate coach in the nation. But is the expense justified? USA TODAY Sports Reporter Tom Schad joins The Excerpt to explain what defense universities have for justifying such extravagant paychecks.

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New evidence has been unsealed into how former President Donald Trump's Jan. 6 rally was funded.

USA TODAY National Correspondent Will Carless looks back on a busy week in extremism.

A drone found Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. His DNA showed he hid with hostages.

USA TODAY Economics and Jobs Reporter Paul Davidson talks about a slowdown in hiring and how some employers are asking their current employees to do more.

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Tensions continue after Israel's killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

USA TODAY Congress & Campaigns Reporter Riley Beggin takes a look at some longshot Senate races that could shake up 2024.

The Texas Supreme Court halts the execution of Robert Roberson. Listen to our September episode here.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen breaks down the independent review into the Secret Service and its handling of the first assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

NOAA predicts another mild winter for much of the country.

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Black voters have historically voted reliably Democrat. Now, these voters are approaching this election is a more nuanced way. Is there a significant generational divide when it comes to engaging in politics, and when it comes to choosing a political party? USA TODAY reporters looked at a variety of issues and topics, ranging from climate change to retirement planning, through the lens of generations old, aging, and young. USA TODAY National Columnist Suzette Hackney joins The Excerpt to share how Black voters across swing states feel about the 2024 presidential election.

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Vice President Kamala Harris made her first formal appearance on Fox News Wednesday, while former President Donald Trump fielded town hall questions at an Univision event in Florida.

USA TODAY Democracy Reporter Erin Mansfield discusses three swing state counties (and their controversial election officials) to watch in November.

The man arrested with guns near a Trump rally files a lawsuit, saying he was falsely called a threat.

USA TODAY Network Delaware Public Safety and Investigations Reporter Isabel Hughes talks about those lost in North Carolina floodwaters during Hurricane Helene.

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In the 1980s, Republicans and Democrats alike were concerned about global warming. Today, how worried you are about the environment is more closely aligned with your political leanings. Though the climate affects everyone, younger generations are making major life decisions based on what is to come. USA TODAY reporters looked at a variety of issues and topics, ranging from climate change to retirement planning, through the lens of generations old, aging, and young. USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise joins The Excerpt to talk about the role of age in determining how we feel about climate change in this third of four specials exploring how different generations are handling life’s pressure points.

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USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen discusses the DOJ lawsuit after Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said he's he's purging voting rolls of noncitizens. Plus, a Georgia judge rules that local election officials don't have an option when it comes to certifying the election results this November by the state deadline.

The U.S. warns Israel to increase humanitarian aid into Gaza or risk losing access to weapons.

USA TODAY National Correspondent Deborah Barfield Berry discusses how a pastor is working to get out the vote at go-go clubs.

Giant pandas return to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. Plus, check out our special episode on panda diplomacy from earlier this year.

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USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi discusses the 2022 Electoral Count Reform Act ahead of next month's election.

Donald Trump leads Kamala Harris on swing state voters' confidence about navigating the U.S. through foreign wars, a new Wall Street Journal poll shows.

USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer talks about threats against FEMA workers.

Recent hurricanes brought infections, contamination and disease.

Massachusetts may become the third state to legalize psychedelics. But the industry faces hurdles cannabis never did.

The Europa Clipper has launched, searching for life on a Jupiter moon.

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