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Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is heading to Egypt and Israel, as U.S. officials continue to push for a cease-fire in Gaza.

USA TODAY Senior National Political Correspondent Sarah D. Wire looks at the presidential campaign of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson talks about former President Donald Trump's shift on mail-in balloting.

Jimmy Carter's grandson shares an update on his grandfather's health.

The NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final roll on.

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Summer movies can be an exhilarating escape. Whether you go for action-adventure, captivating thrillers, or the return of a few favorites in the world of animation, the summer of 2024 promises not to disappoint. And, as a bonus, catching a movie in theaters is a sure-fire way to beat the heat in what’s expected to be a long hot summer. Who are the biggest stars headed back to the big screen? USA TODAY entertainment reporter Ralphie Aversa joins The Excerpt to give us the scoop on this summer’s movie lineup.

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USA TODAY Network Delaware Breaking News and Public Safety Reporter Isabel Hughes has the latest from Hunter Biden's federal gun trial.

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas received millions in gifts over 20 years.

USA TODAY National Immigration Reporter Lauren Villagran discusses how migrants find themselves caught in a tug-of-war between federal and Texas state authorities.

The U.S. economy added 272,000 jobs in May.

Flamingos are being spotted along the East Coast.

The Belmont Stakes are Saturday.

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President Joe Biden talked of Ukraine on the anniversary of D-Day.

USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson has the latest on former President Donald Trump's search for a VP.

People with early-stage Alzheimer's disease may be able to slow their cognitive decline through diet and exercise, according to a new study.

If you want to retire in comfort, do you really need $1 million in savings?

USA TODAY Senior Reporter Jessica Guynn discusses microfeminism.

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These gentle giants of the ocean have long been a source of fascination for us humans. And while researchers have made huge gains in fostering a greater understanding of these majestic creatures in recent decades, the use of AI may have just cracked open the mother lode of all puzzles: their language. Could this lead to one day the possibility of talking with whales? David Gruber, the founder & president of Project CETI, an interdisciplinary scientific and conservation project aimed at listening to and translating the communication of sperm whales, joins The Excerpt to share this exciting new development.

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The Georgia Court of Appeals has temporarily halted the 2020 election racketeering case involving former President Donald Trump and 14 others.

USA TODAY White House Correspondent Michael Collins reports from Normandy on the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

An FDA panel finds that the new COVID-19 vaccine for fall should target the JN.1 lineage.

USA TODAY Breaking News and Education Reporter Zach Schermele discusses how school civil rights complaints are piling up.

A crewed Boeing Starliner launched Wednesday from Florida.

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Last week’s unprecedented conviction of a former president on 34 felony counts in the hush money trial continues to reverberate in political circles and across the country. New polling by several organizations shows that while Trump’s support is holding at around 31%, about half of all Americans feel the guilty verdict was correct and that he should end his campaign for the presidency. As we enter these uncharted waters of political turmoil, how might this historic verdict continue to play out? USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page joins The Excerpt to share her insights.

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USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen has the latest from Hunter Biden's felony gun trial.

President Joe Biden issues a directive on the border.

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has charged Kenneth Chesebro and other Trump aides in a fake elector scheme.

What obstacles remain to President Joe Biden's Gaza cease-fire plan?

USA TODAY Reporter Sara Chernikoff talks about young adults living with their parents.

A heat dome bakes the Southwest.

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Republican lawmakers are plotting revenge after former President Donald Trump's hush money conviction.

USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise breaks down Dr. Anthony Fauci's testimony on Capitol Hill over the COVID-19 pandemic response.

The 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals blocked Fearless Fund from awarding grants to businesses owned by Black women.

A San Francisco program gives homeless alcoholics booze.

USA TODAY National Correspondent Deborah Barfield Berry talks about her experience as an election poll worker.

You may get another chance to see the northern lights.

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Mexico has elected Claudia Sheinbaum as president. Listen to Saturday's episode on the candidate here.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen previews Hunter Biden's felony gun trial.

LGBTQ+ communities and allies around the country are taking steps to promote safety at Pride events.

Millions of children are now caregivers at home without any government recognition, pay or support.

USA TODAY Senior Reporter Jessica Guynn discusses whether companies have kept promises made to Black Americans after George Floyd's murder.

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