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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.

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An Illinois sheriff will retire in the wake of the deputy killing of Sonya Massey.

Sixty-one people are dead after a plane crash in Brazil.

USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé talks about new rules for withdrawing from a 401(k).

Americans are in favor of reforming the Supreme Court, according to a new USA TODAY/Ipsos poll.

USA TODAY World Affairs Correspondent Kim Hjelmgaard reports from Paris on the inclusion of amateur athletes in a unique marathon. Plus, Olympic events wrap up this weekend. Here's a schedule.

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Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will debate in September.

USA TODAY Pentagon Correspondent Tom Vanden Brook discusses why the Trump campaign is going after Harris running mate Tim Walz's military history.

Are you getting headaches after Tropical Storm Debby? There's a likely cause.

USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé discusses shoplifting.

Giant pandas go on display at San Diego Zoo. Plus, check out our episode on panda diplomacy.

From track & field to basketball and beach volleyball, it's another big day at the Paris games!

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It’s been just over two weeks since President Joe Biden took the extraordinary step of stepping down from the 2024 presidential race, making Vice President Kamala Harris only the second female to ever make it to the top of a presidential ticket, and the first female of color to do so. Is the country ready? What lessons can Harris’ communication team take from women who have come before her in seeking the most powerful office in America? And can they successfully manage to tame a Republican media narrative that may treat her race and gender as detractors rather than strengths? Amanda Litman, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of Run For Something, a progressive American political organization dedicated to recruiting and supporting young candidates running for down-ballot office, joins The Excerpt to discuss. She was also email director for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign.

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USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer takes a closer look at Sen. JD Vance's blurb in a controversial book.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is calling for Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell to resign after the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey.

Taylor Swift's Vienna concerts have been canceled after a planned terrorist attack.

USA TODAY Consumer Travel Reporter Kathleen Wong talks about Lahaina's recovery one year after deadly fires.

The Olympics roll on with big events from track & field to basketball Thursday. Here's a look at the latest medal count.

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Nancy Pelosi has been the most powerful woman in American history. She was the first female speaker of the House and remains an influential adviser to presidents, including Joe Biden in recent weeks. She was instrumental in passing everything from the 2008 financial bailout to the Affordable Care Act. But in her new book "The Art of Power" Pelosi starts out not with a legislative triumph but with a personal tragedy, when her husband was brutally attacked by an intruder who was searching for her. "The Art of Power" is on bookshelves now. USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page recently sat down with Nancy Pelosi to talk about what this book meant to her.

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USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison breaks down Vice President Kamala Harris' choice for a running mate.

An Iran-linked plotter who may have targeted former President Donald Trump has been arrested.

The EPA bans a pesticide in a historic move.

The stock market recovers after days of losses.

USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise discusses what fossils tell us about 'ancient hobbits.'

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USA TODAY Money and Personal Finance Reporter Medora Lee explains what happened to the markets Monday.

The Supreme Court rejects Missouri's effort to delay former President Donald Trump's hush money sentencing.

A man is charged with threatening Vice President Kamala Harris and other top elected officials.

USA TODAY Pentagon Correspondent Tom Vanden Brook breaks down the latest tensions between Israel and Iran.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posts a video admitting to dumping a dead bear in Central Park in 2014.

A judge rules that Google illegally monopolized search on phones and browsers.

Simone Biles adds another medal, but misses gold. Here's what to check out on Day 11.

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USA TODAY Campaign Reporter Zac Anderson discusses the Trump campaign's latest approach to JD Vance amid controversies.

Debby strengthens to a Category 1 hurricane as it moves closer to Florida.

Colleges keep closing. Are regulators doing enough to warn students?

USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise discusses why sharks are moving closer to shore in the Pacific Northwest. Plus, check out our special episode on sharks from earlier this summer.

Noah Lyles is the world's fastest man.

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As the world changes, we must adapt to it. Enter AI. Type ‘losing jobs to AI’ in your search engine and the headlines generated: AI will shrink workforces, AI blamed for the most job losses ever, AI is coming for the professional class – are stark. How can we break out of the AI doom loop and focus on using it to our advantage? Best-selling author and life coach Jim Frawley joins The Excerpt to discuss how to not only embrace change, but master it.

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