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Kevin McCarthy, Ted Cruz rally behind ‘strong’ Mitch McConnell | USA TODAY

Kevin McCarthy, Ted Cruz rally behind ‘strong’ Mitch McConnell | USA TODAY

Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Sen. Ted Cruz are showing support for Mitch McConnell following an incident during a press conference earlier in the week. RELATED: Mitch McConnell says he’s ok after freezing during press conference https://tinyurl.com/3n8yht6b Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was escorted away from a lectern by Republican colleagues during a Wednesday press conference after taking an unusually long …

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Trump pleads not guilty to felony charges surrounding 2020 election | USA TODAY

Trump pleads not guilty to felony charges surrounding 2020 election | USA TODAY

Former President Donald Trump faces a third indictment in four months, this time for trying to steal the 2020 election. RELATED: Former President Trump indictment coverage t.ly/ejbPm Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to charges that he tried to steal the 2020 election − following his third arrest and court arraignment in four months. A somber-faced Trump entered the …

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The 1975’s Matty Healy faces backlash after kissing bandmate on stage | USA TODAY

The 1975’s Matty Healy faces backlash after kissing bandmate on stage | USA TODAY

The 1975 canceled two upcoming shows amid controversy from a same-sex kiss between singer Matty Healy and a bandmate to protest anti-LGBTQ laws. https://bit.ly/3O4GVuA RELATED: This Christian man is fighting LGBTQ+ discrimination at religious schools https://youtu.be/6wwM44jNDKY British pop rock band The 1975 announced on Sunday it was canceling its shows in Jakarta and Taipei after the Malaysian government cut short …

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Trump allegedly sought to erase security video, additional charges filed | USA TODAY

Trump allegedly sought to erase security video, additional charges filed | USA TODAY

One of the charges alleges that Former President Donald Trump attempted to delete security footage to keep it from being provided to a grand jury. https://tinyurl.com/zuez8cjn RELATED: Donald Trump complains about Jan. 6 subpoena: ‘I’m becoming an expert’ https://youtu.be/X5IOkBoY9aI Special counsel Jack Smith leveled new charges against Donald Trump on Thursday – including an allegation that he sought to delete …

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Officers pull unconscious man from burning car after crash | USA TODAY

Officers pull unconscious man from burning car after crash | USA TODAY

The video was provided to USA TODAY by the White Settlement Police Dept. who blurred the faces of the people involved. The man is expected to survive. RELATED: School bus flipped by street racing car in Albuquerque t.ly/2tMMz » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/35qNC7H » USA TODAY delivers …

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Nurse kidnapped in Haiti with young daughter safely returned | USA TODAY

Nurse kidnapped in Haiti with young daughter safely returned | USA TODAY

Alix Dorsainvil lives and works in Haiti as a nurse for El Roi. She is married to El Roi director and Haitian native, Sandro Dorsainvil. https://tinyurl.com/bdedffzv RELATED: Police finds kidnapped baby in ravine, reunites child with parent https://youtu.be/3nv_8AMSu1A An American nurse and her daughter who had been abducted in Haiti were set free following a July kidnapping that spotlighted the …

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Biden welcomes World Series champion Houston Astros to White House | USA TODAY

Biden welcomes World Series champion Houston Astros to White House | USA TODAY

President Joe Biden welcomed the 2022 World Series champion Houston Astros to the White House, congratulating them on their successful season. https://tinyurl.com/yx4y3a6c RELATED: Astros fans take to the streets to celebrate 2022 World Series win https://youtu.be/51lfjwxP0Kg President Joe Biden joked about being told he is past his prime Monday as he welcomed the Houston Astros to the White House to …

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Popsicles, ice baths and showers help zoo animals beat summer heat | USA TODAY

Popsicles, ice baths and showers help zoo animals beat summer heat | USA TODAY

As the summer temperatures reach an all-time high, zoos and animal shelters are coming up with creative ways to keep their animals cool and hydrated. RELATED: Dog floats in swimming pool to cool down https://youtu.be/IHKdIrljkiU » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/38Tzndx » USA TODAY delivers current local and …

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Here’s why Twitter’s ‘read limit’ rule could cause turmoil for users | USA TODAY

Here’s why Twitter’s ‘read limit’ rule could cause turmoil for users | USA TODAY

Twitter set a new “rate limit” policy that limits the amount of tweets a user can see which could restrict life-saving information for some people. https://bit.ly/3CVYoAr RELATED: What to know about Twitter’s new CEO Linda Yaccarino https://youtu.be/F5Pxt2dUUsM Twitter owner Elon Musk on Saturday announced “temporary limits” on the number of tweets users are able to read, an announcement that comes …

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Forget the passports! Here are the best island getaways in America. | USA TODAY

Forget the passports! Here are the best island getaways in America. | USA TODAY

If you’ve been searching for a passport-free island vacation with the kids, here are the U.S. islands that have a special appeal to families. https://bit.ly/442QxMz RELATED: Smaller airports, cheaper flights: Save a buck on your summer travel https://youtu.be/Gr0UsJBL8Bc Island travel holds a lot of appeal for families. Maybe it’s the gorgeous ocean views and pristine beaches that lure us to …

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President Biden signs off on Emmett Till National Monument | USA TODAY

President Biden signs off on Emmett Till National Monument | USA TODAY

President Joe Biden signed a proclamation approving the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument. https://bit.ly/3DnS4lr RELATED: President Biden signs Emmett Till Antilynching Act into law https://youtu.be/jtzMF7uwG8w President Joe Biden signed a proclamation on Tuesday approving the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument. The date marks the 82nd anniversary of Till’s birth. Till was 14 when he traveled from …

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What is RSV? Here’s what we know about RSV vaccines and drugs. | USA TODAY

What is RSV? Here’s what we know about RSV vaccines and drugs. | USA TODAY

What to know about new drugs and vaccines coming for RSV in the fall. RELATED: Cancer drug shortage has doctors and patients worried. What to know. https://tinyurl.com/bcnvz2eb » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3HJCErF » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more …

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Biden: ‘Experts say extreme heat is costing America $100B a year’ | USA TODAY

Biden: ‘Experts say extreme heat is costing America 0B a year’ | USA TODAY

President Joe Biden says more Americans die from extreme heat annually than floods, hurricanes and tornadoes combined. RELATED: Scorching temperatures break record as Phoenix residents adapt to heat t.ly/8N9su » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3Il7OJE » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, …

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Crowds flock to see Yosemite’s waterfalls gush from historic snowmelt | USA TODAY

Crowds flock to see Yosemite’s waterfalls gush from historic snowmelt | USA TODAY

Historic winter snowfall has lead increased waterfall action in Yosemite National Park, drawing large crowds. RELATED: Whale shark swims beneath offshore worker on scaffolding https://bit.ly/3PHmGFP » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/38Tzndx » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning …

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Kamala Harris takes aim at Florida teaching standard, calls for action | USA TODAY

Kamala Harris takes aim at Florida teaching standard, calls for action | USA TODAY

Vice President Kamala Harris called Florida’s new teaching standard of African American history said “an attempt to gaslight us.” RELATED: DeSantis proposes measures aimed at ‘woke’ ideologies in education https://tinyurl.com/rdkutaa4 While the state this week approved its own African American history standards that officials have lauded as the anti-woke approach to teaching about Black experiences in the United States, advocates …

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