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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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Out-of-control flying tire almost hits woman standing outside car shop | USA TODAY

Out-of-control flying tire almost hits woman standing outside car shop | USA TODAY

A woman standing outside a car shop in Thailand was almost struck by a loose tire flying towards her direction. RELATED: Lightning strike close call caught on Ring camera https://youtu.be/6LxwY3b04_U » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://tinyurl.com/4ucas3f8 » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, …

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Teacher shortage solution? Schools eye bus drivers to fill vacancies. | USA TODAY

Teacher shortage solution? Schools eye bus drivers to fill vacancies. | USA TODAY

“Grow your own’ programs offer school employees a low-cost chance to become teachers. But do the programs really meet schools’ needs? https://bit.ly/3KvXxuu RELATED: Rebecka Peterson is the 2023 Teacher of the Year https://youtu.be/RQs8_SIFais In two and a half years, the teacher training program, run by nonprofit Reach University, has grown from 50 applicants to about 1,000, with most coming from …

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Biden wants to roll back Trump’s temporary health plans | USA TODAY

Biden wants to roll back Trump’s temporary health plans | USA TODAY

President Joe Biden wants to limit short-term health plans the Trump administration pushed as a cheaper alternative to Obamacare. RELATED: US will provide Ukraine with cluster munitions for defense https://bit.ly/3XEMRyU Insurance rules set by the Affordable Care Act, for example, require plans to cover pre-existing conditions. That’s not the case for the short-term plans, which can deny comprehensive coverage when …

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Kevin Spacey not guilty on all charges in UK sexual assault trial | USA TODAY

Kevin Spacey not guilty on all charges in UK sexual assault trial | USA TODAY

Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey was found not guilty by a London jury after several men accused him of sexual assault. RELATED: Whistleblower says US has found ‘nonhuman’ pilots during UFO hearing https://tinyurl.com/yc2wydhh The “House of Cards” actor, 64, was cleared at the conclusion of a four-week long trial that took place in London, beginning June 28. The Academy Award-winner, …

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Couple elopes at UPS store after learning courthouse has no notary | USA TODAY

Couple elopes at UPS store after learning courthouse has no notary | USA TODAY

One couple in Nashville, Tennessee, decided to get married at a local UPS store after learning their courthouse did not have any notaries on hand. RELATED: Groom sees full color for first time on wedding day t.ly/WS04A » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3d6Sza4 » USA TODAY delivers current …

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Hundreds of Viking enthusiast “battle” at the site of historical fort | USA TODAY

Hundreds of Viking enthusiast “battle” at the site of historical fort | USA TODAY

Hundreds of Vikings gathered to “battle” and celebrate Norse culture at a historic fortress in Denmark. RELATED: Tourism threatens infrastructure of historic ‘Game of Thrones’ town https://youtu.be/i7-dIE28Fho » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://tinyurl.com/4syu6mjf » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more …

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Watch as a record-breaking sandwich is made with 1,200 bologna slices | USA TODAY

Watch as a record-breaking sandwich is made with 1,200 bologna slices | USA TODAY

The world’s largest Lebanon bologna sub sandwich, stretching out 150 feet, was just unveiled at the Lebanon Area Fair in central Pennsylvania. RELATED: Popeyes vs Chick-fil-A: Southerners do a blind chicken sandwich taste-test https://youtu.be/jO0AvjrBu7Q » 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 current local and national …

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Merrick Garland backs Justice Department after Donald Trump indictment | USA TODAY

Merrick Garland backs Justice Department after Donald Trump indictment | USA TODAY

Attorney General Merrick Garland on Trump indictment: Justice Department “followed the facts and the law wherever they lead.” RELATED: Trump indicted for conspiring to steal 2020 election from Joe Biden https://youtu.be/hWUaQk0qb30 » 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, …

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6-year-old boy uninjured after 40-foot fall from zipline into lake | USA TODAY

6-year-old boy uninjured after 40-foot fall from zipline into lake | USA TODAY

A young boy thankfully was not injured after he fell 40 feet down into a lake from the zipline he was riding in Mexico. RELATED: ‘Are you alright?’ Fan falls onto field during Mets vs Giants game. https://youtu.be/djNn4CtQgOw » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://tinyurl.com/4ucas3f8 » USA TODAY delivers …

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