U.S. officials are meeting with Russian officials Monday for talks in Saudi Arabia.

USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes explains that experts warn federal spending cuts will make the country sicker and poorer as healthcare costs rise without new treatments.

An independent government watchdog agency will review the health and safety effects of President Donald Trump's mass firings.

USA TODAY Investigative Reporter Kenny Jacoby discusses how an NHL team's executives milked youth hockey families for profit.

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