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President Joe Biden took the convention stage Monday. Plus, USA TODAY White House Correspondent Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy speaks with Sen. Bernie Sanders.

Protesters hit the Chicago streets over Gaza amid the convention.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi has the latest on former President Donald Trump's push to delay his hush money sentencing until after the election.

Former Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to two counts in a federal corruption case.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is creating a 'buffer zone' in Russia.

The Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago.

USA TODAY National Correspondent Deborah Barfield Berry discusses the leadership role Black women hold at this week's convention.

Chicago braces for the convention with major security measures.

USA TODAY Breaking News and Education Reporter Zachary Schermele breaks down how the vice presidential candidates compare on education.

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USA TODAY Money and Personal Finance Reporter Medora Lee takes a look at Vice President Kamala Harris' economic priorities revealed Friday.

Kamala Harris is doing well with Black voters in key battleground states, while gaps remain.

Migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border plunge.

USA TODAY National Immigration Reporter Lauren Villagran looks at what's behind a plunge in migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Could Alex Murdaugh get a new trial?

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USA TODAY National Correspondent Will Carless discusses recent violent outbursts in Britain, and whether they could move stateside.

The Gaza death toll passes 40,000.

USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer puts the hack of former President Donald Trump's campaign in context.

The vice presidential debate is set.

Five people have been charged in Matthew Perry's death.

Discounts are coming in 2026 on 10 prescription drugs for older Americans on Medicare.

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In 2018, four female sex workers were brutally murdered in the span of 12 days in Laredo, Texas, shocking their small border community. A few hours after the last victim was murdered, an unlikely suspect was arrested: a ten-year veteran of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. During his trial, the prosecution argued that Juan David Ortiz used his role as a Border Patrol agent to methodically stay one step ahead of the investigation all along, an argument that eventually led to his successful conviction. What made this border guard decide to target four innocent women and carry out this heinous serial killing? USA TODAY National Correspondent Rick Jervis spent nearly five years getting the full story. He joins The Excerpt to share his reporting, all detailed in his new book, “The Devil Behind the Badge,” out on bookshelves now.

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Vice President Kamala Harris is ahead or tied with former President Donald Trump in six of seven battleground states, according to a new survey.

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik has resigned.

USA TODAY Reporter Lucy Tompkins explains how a housing voucher program is failing poor families.

The World Health Organization declares mpox a global public health emergency.

USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé breaks down how much you really need in emergency savings.

Hurricane Ernesto knocks out power to half of Puerto Rico.

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In response to former President Donald Trump’s lies about a stolen election in 2020, many state legislatures implemented new laws restricting voter access to curtail the non-existent fraud. Will this make it harder for registered Americans who are legally allowed to vote to cast their ballots in November? USA TODAY Democracy Reporter Erin Mansfield and her colleagues have spent the last five months digging into legislation and rule changes across the country. She joins The Excerpt to share her team's reporting on how these moves will impact voters.

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U.S. officials have approved a $20 billion arms package for Israel.

USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub looks at how Floridians view a major abortion amendment, according to a new USA TODAY/Suffolk University/WSVN-TV poll.

Rep. Ilhan Omar wins a closely watched primary after two losses for the progressive 'Squad.'

The UAW has filed labor charges against Donald Trump and Elon Musk, alleging intimidation of workers.

USA TODAY Investigative Data Reporter Austin Fast discusses who cities are blaming for PFAS forever chemicals in their water.

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The FBI is investigating allegations that Iranian cyber agents breached Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.

USA TODAY Trump Campaign Reporter Zac Anderson breaks down new USA TODAY/Suffolk University polling data from Florida, highlighting potential issues for the former president.

Elon Musk sat down with former President Donald Trump amid tech issues on X.

USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub explains why millions of bird flu vaccines are being prepped. Plus, read more from the front lines of bird flu.

Scientists say they've found evidence of liquid water on Mars. For more on whether there's life on another planet, check out our podcast with a NASA scientist about the search for habitable planets.

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USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes discusses what's next for the country after this summer's deputy fatal shooting of Sonya Massey.

The Trump campaign says 'hostile' foreign sources hacked and leaked internal documents.

USA TODAY Trump Campaign Reporter Zac Anderson takes a look at former President Donald Trump's shift in approach.

That's a wrap on the Paris Summer Olympics! Plus, Jordan Chiles must return her Olympic bronze medal.

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