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The day we find out how close we are to the end of civilization, thanks to the annual update of the Doomsday Clock, which will be announced today at 10 a.m. ET in Washington, D.C. Last year, the Doomsday Clock was set at 90 seconds to midnight, the closest to midnight the clock has ever been. Tuesday marks the first …

Let’s face it. Nobody starts their day thinking: I want to talk about hospice today. And yet, it’s one of those topics that you really want to be prepared for. How much does it cost? Can hospice happen at home? What if I outlive it? All good questions that should be carefully considered before the need arises. Cara Wallace, a …

According to a 1908 U.S. Supreme Court decision known as the Winters Doctrine, Native American reservations are entitled to enough water to meet their tribe’s needs. That doctrine was recently invoked during a push by tribes to restore the Klamath River, which flows through Oregon and California. The goal, in part, is to restore the spawning grounds for fish for …

25 distinct ethnicities live in the province of Yunnan – from the buffalo-worshipping Wa to the water-splashing Dai. As modern development sweeps through the land, ancient secrets are shared with the world. RELATED: https://youtu.be/q9FmMQP4E0A » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlvHlI3rc2tM3yxtM9szmLJKq-m4AYlz_ » USA TODAY delivers current local and national …

The trial of Jennifer Crumbley, the first parent to be charged in a mass school shooting, is underway. Jurors will decide if she was responsible. Read more: Jury selection begins for Oxford school shooter’s mother in unprecedented trial http://tinyurl.com/3d698dsj #JurySelection #CourtCase #Shooting source

The state Senate voted to override Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto on a bill making gender-affirming care for trans kids illegal. Read more: Ohio restricts health care for transgender kids, bans transgender girls from school sports https://bit.ly/3SxIXXJ #Ohio #Transgender #Health source

The field for the 96th Academy Awards (airing March 10 on ABC) will be unveiled Tuesday morning and we’ll see if Christopher Nolan’s atomic bomb biopic “Oppenheimer” keeps steamrolling or if multiple nominations will go to Greta Gerwig’s pop-culture confection. (Who doesn’t want to see Ryan Gosling sing “I’m Just Ken” at the ceremony?) And don’t forget about the fantastical …

Senate leaders addressed ongoing negotiations as lawmakers strive to pass a bipartisan border deal in a divided Congress. #Senate #Border #Politics source

“Barbie” got eight Oscars nominations including best picture, but USA TODAY film critic Brian Truitt says the movie was snubbed in other categories. #Barbie #MargotRobbie #DuaLipa source

In a narrow ruling, the Supreme Court granted a request by the Biden administration allowing razor wire barriers to be removed from the Texas border. #SupremeCourt #Border #Immigration source

What’s the difference between a caucus and a primary? #USATElection2024 #USATElections #Elections2024 source

On the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Vice President Kamala Harris called out extremists who’ve worked to restricted abortion access across the U.S. #RoevWade #abortion #vicepresident source

Nikki Haley placed second to Donald Trump in the New Hampshire primary but is now setting her sights on South Carolina’s primary. #NikkiHaley #NewHampshire #DonaldTrump source

Nikki Haley called into question Donald Trump’s mental fitness after the former president confused her with Nancy Pelosi at a New Hampshire event. source

Russia’s Defense Ministry has accused Ukraine of using missiles to shoot down aircraft and kill prisoners of war headed for a POW exchange. #Russia #Ukraine #RussiaUkraineWar source