U.S. Considers Expanded Nuclear Arsenal, a Reversal of Decades of Cuts

China’s expansion and Russia’s threats of using nuclear weapons in Ukraine and in space have changed a U.S. drive to reduce nuclear weapons.

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The 5 Words That Open ‘Baby Reindeer’ Could Decide Its Legal Fate

Does the real-life Martha suing Netflix for defamation have a case? It all depends on how “true” this story really is.

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‘Oh My God He Hit the Rabbi’: How a New York Tote Bag Thug Shook My World

An evening drink in a liberal melting pot was interrupted by an alleged hate crime. It exposed our fractured world—but still left me hopeful.

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Alex Jones Seeks to Liquidate His Assets to Pay Damages to Sandy Hook Families

But money to the families would fall far short of the more than $1.4 billion they were awarded by juries for Mr. Jones’s lies about the 2012 school massacre.

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This skinny house is so narrow that some people can touch both walls at once — and its price just fell again. See inside.

A developer bought land picturing something bigger but had to build a narrow home. It's struggling to lure a buyer despite tons of interest on Zillow.

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The Winners And Losers Of Trump’s VP Shortlist

The moment we've all been waiting for has arrived – the official shortlist for former President Donald Trump's VP is finally out.

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Elections 2024: Your first time voting stories

USA TODAY's texting campaign allows you to talk with our reporters. We asked you about your first time voting experience. Here are your stories.

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B-52 bomber crew picks up award for pulling their plane out of life-threatening 'catastrophic' failures at 1,200 feet

The Air Force crew's exceptional handling of a B-52 emergency earned them the AFGSC General Curtis E. LeMay Award.

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Police Report Reveals Why Dad Shoved Black Superintendent

Social media has erupted after a white father charged a graduation stage in Wisconsin to stop the Black superintendent shaking hands with his daughter.

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Post misleads on photo of Marjorie Taylor Greene in a mask. It's from 2021

The photo was taken in September 2021, nearly three years prior to the June 2024 House hearing during which she publicly criticized Dr. Anthony Fauci.

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Man who disrupted Wisconsin graduation told police he disliked superintendent, police report says

When asked whether he was remorseful for his actions, a police report states, Matthew Eddy told an officer he was, but only for his daughter’s sake.

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GOP shores up Michigan effort as Dems lose Senate incumbent advantage

Republicans are investing early in Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers in the hope of flipping a formerly blue seat in the 2024 elections.

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Senate Democrats Face Escalating Calls for Broader Investigation Into High Court

They say their options are limited by the court’s status as a separate branch of government and deep Republican opposition.

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Democrat Challenging Stefanik in Congressional Race Calls for ‘Reeducating’ Trump Supporters

Collins, who resided in New York City and only just moved to the district she hopes to represent, appeared to immediately realize her mistake.

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Connecticut Town Council Refuses to Fly Thin Blue Line Flag to Honor Fallen State Trooper

A Democrat-controlled Connecticut town council is facing backlash for refusing to fly a "thin blue line" flag to honor a fallen state trooper.

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Trump in Arizona: Biden's Mass Migration is Skyrocketing Rents, Housing Costs for Americans

Former President Donald Trump says record illegal immigration to the U.S. on Biden's watch has sent rents and housing costs skyrocketing.

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Small airplane crashes in front of Colorado home injuring 4, authorities say

The aircraft went down in Arvada, injuring two adults and two juveniles, police said.

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India just showed the world how to fight an authoritarian on the rise

Three big lessons from Narendra Modi's shocking underperformance in the 2024 election.

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5 out of 7 defendants convicted of misusing Covid relief money meant to feed children

The federal fraud trial was the first in a $250 million scheme that prosecutors said was the largest of its kind.

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GameStop Stock Plunges During Roaring Kitty’s ‘Disappointing’ Return

It was Keith Gill’s first appearance since he lead the massive meme stock craze in 2021.

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Woman who made maps for D-Day landings receives France's highest honor

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Tesla Board Chair: Elon Musk May Quit if $56 Billion Pay Package Is Not Approved by Shareholders

Tesla’s board chair, Robyn Denholm, is imploring the company’s shareholders to approve CEO Elon Musk’s massive $56 billion compensation package, hinting that failure to do so could lead to Musk’s departure from the electric vehicle giant.

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‘Not Going To Be Silenced’: Surgeon Indicted By Biden DOJ For Blowing Whistle On Child Sex Changes Speaks Out

The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently indicted Texas surgeon Dr. Eithan Haim, who blew the whistle on a children's hospital performing sex change procedures on minors. Haim told the Daily Caller News Foundation he will not be intimidated or silenced, vowing to fight the allegations in court.

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Synapse bankruptcy trustee says $85 million of customer savings is missing in fintech meltdown

The missing funds explain what is at the heart of the worst meltdown in the U.S. fintech sector since its emergence after the 2008 financial crisis.

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Oh, so now I can't shoot fireworks at a Lambo from a helicopter?

We used to be a country founded on freedom! But I guess that doesn't extend to some YouTube stunts, as Alex Choi has found out.

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Fed rate cut guessing game dominated ahead of 5 major events for investors

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

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Russell Brand: Americans Concerned About Freedom and Democracy Should Vote for Trump

British actor Russell Brand said Americans who are concerned about freedom and democracy should vote for former President Donald Trump in November.

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Republican investment in Virginia coming for Trump vs. Biden matchup, GOP officials say

The Trump campaign has yet to invest heavily in Virginia but money, manpower and energy are coming soon to Virginia, GOP Chair Rich Anderson said.

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Sick of 'tip creep'? 5 times it's OK not to tip, according to etiquette experts

Fully 35% of Americans say tipping has gotten out of control, a new survey reports. In some situations, though, experts say, leaving a gratuity isn't necessary.

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Clarence Thomas formally reports 2019 trips paid by friend and GOP donor Harlan Crow

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has acknowledged previously unreported trips overseas that were paid for by his friend, conservative businessman Harlan Crow.

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Pelosi: Netanyahu Should Not Have Been Invited to Address Congress

Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said Friday on CNN's "Inside Politics" that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "absolutely" should not have been invited to address Congress. | Clips

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Kansas City Chiefs lineman BJ Thompson 'awake and responsive' after cardiac arrest at team meeting

“He had one AED (automated external defibrillator) shock and came back,” Rick Burkholder, the Chiefs’ vice president of sports medicine and performance, said Friday.

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What is the firearms form at the center of Hunter Biden’s gun trial?

Prosecutors say Hunter Biden lied on the paperwork for a gun purchase in 2018 when he said he wasn’t using drugs

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Report: Oracle Helps China's TikTok Dodge Government Restrictions on AI Chips

Despite the U.S. government’s efforts to prevent advanced AI chips from falling into the hands of Chinese companies, some American corporations are finding ways to circumvent these restrictions. Oracle in particular has reportedly helped China's TikTok by "renting" AI chips to the communist social media company.

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Pat Sajak takes final spin as host on 'Wheel of Fortune' after 41 years

"I want to start with all of you watching out there. It’s been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes night after night, year after year, decade after decade," Sajak said.

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Sports Illustrated's ex-publisher wants $200 million from Authentic Brands Group, saying it stole website and employees

The Arena Group and Manoj Bhargava say Authentic Brands plotted with Minute Media to hand the brand off and steal employees and web pages.

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There’s No Disaster-Proofing the 2024 Election

No matter who wins in November, a cascading series of crises lies ahead.

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Bark Air, an airline for dogs, faces lawsuit after its maiden voyage

Local New York officials are taking issue with Bark Air, a carrier catering to canines. Here's why.

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Putin Publicly Mocks Advisor Who ‘Dozed’ Off at Big Summit

Putin told longtime advisor he was making “offensive” comments about Russia’s economy—but he appeared to joking. The veteran aide will certainly hope so.

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WSU graduate who vanished from Seattle airport may be with man and his missing 2-year-old daughter

Nadia Cole, 21, who disappeared on May 29 could be traveling with Aaron Aung, who is wanted for failing to return his daughter to the child's mother, police said.

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Hunter Biden’s Legal Team Decides Against Calling Joe Biden’s Brother To Testify In Gun Trial

James Biden, the brother of President Joe Biden, took the stand Friday to testify in Hunter Biden's defense.

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3 things homebuyers should do to hack the unaffordable housing market, according to Fannie Mae's chief economist

There are three things homebuyers can do to get the best deal, according to Fannie Mae's chief economist.

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As D-Day commemorations conclude in France, Biden turns his gaze to Ukraine and Gaza wars

President Joe Biden is facing a steep climb as he turns his attention from D-Day commemorations to conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine at the G7 Summit.

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Olympic rings mounted on the Eiffel Tower ahead of Summer Games

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Former IRS employee charged in $2.1 million Exxon Mobil tax credit theft attempt in Utah

Prosecutors say former IRS worker Rodney Rupe of Utah accessed taxpayer databases in a scheme to swindle tax credits owed oil and gas giant Exxon Mobil

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Real-world mileage standard for new vehicles rising to 38 mpg in 2031 under new Biden rule

New vehicles sold in the U.S. will have to average about 38 miles per gallon of gasoline in 2031 in real-world driving, up from about 29 mpg this year, under new federal rules unveiled Friday by the Biden administration

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FACT CHECK: Did Eminem Say He Would Leave The Country If Donald Trump Is Re-Elected?

There is no evidence for this claim.

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Beyoncé gave concert tickets to Ketanji Brown Jackson, according to docs that also show six-figure payments for justices’ book deals

Beyoncé gave Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson four tickets to her concert last year, the justice disclosed in financial disclosure forms published Friday that also revealed that Jackson and other justices received six-figure payments in 2023 for book deals.

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Conservative British PM faces backlash after skipping D-Day event and going on TV

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing backlash after he ditched a D-Day ceremony in Normandy, France to do a TV interview during which he slammed the U.K. opposition party.

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EXCLUSIVE: Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Tackle ‘Weaponized’ Federal Criminal Code

Rep. Roy introduced legislation to mandate to count the number of federal crimes on the books, as nobody knows the exact number of federal crimes that exist.

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