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Dr. Eric Topol shares a new vision for living longer and better | The Excerpt

Fed chair cites 'uncertainty' as central bank holds key rate steady | The Excerpt

Russian national accused of stealing luxury yacht | USA TODAY

Ever order 70,000 Dum-Dums off Amazon? This Kentucky boy did | USA TODAY

A beacon of American freedom and democracy may soon go silent | The Excerpt

Supreme Court allows ban on transgender troops to take effect | The Excerpt

Supreme Court allows Trump's ban on transgender troops | USA TODAY

Aerials capture aftermath of oil spill off Louisiana coast | USA TODAY

What are man o' wars? Venomous sea creatures invade Florida beaches | USA TODAY

Introducing true crime podcast: Untested |The Excerpt

Untested: A new podcast takes listeners inside a detective's hunt for a sexual predator

Good Samaritans, officers rescue a trapped duckling | USA TODAY

19 states sue RFK Jr., Trump administration for overhauling HHS | The Excerpt

Introducing Untested

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Beached sperm whale is humanely euthanized | USA TODAY

Trump says 'I don't know' when asked if he must uphold the Constitution | The Excerpt

In baseball, women will soon have a league of their own | The Excerpt

Hurricane Helene devastated their community. But they stepped up to bring hope.

Trump budget proposal aims to cut $163 billion, mirroring DOGE plan | The Excerpt

Thousands rally against Trump, Musk in May Day protests | The Excerpt

Porn's long cultural shadow | The Excerpt

Bison munch on fresh grass in town, stopping traffic | USA TODAY

Man plunges Jeep into river during police standoff | USA TODAY

Ukraine, US sign minerals deal | The Excerpt

Watch: World's tallest and shortest dogs meet up | USA TODAY

With 100 days now in the books, how are Americans feeling? | The Excerpt

Spooky coyote turns bear into a chicken | USA TODAY