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US pushes Israel to prepare to scale back war in Gaza | The Excerpt

US pushes Israel to prepare to scale back war in Gaza | The Excerpt

The Biden administration is pushing Israel to prepare to scale back the war in Gaza. What’s that actually mean? The House passes a new defense spending bill. USA TODAY Money Reporter Bailey Schulz looks at the role a new bird flu outbreak might have on egg prices. A new COVID-19 variant is spreading fast. Older Americans are saying no to …

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VP Harris warns Israel it must follow international law in Gaza | The Excerpt

VP Harris warns Israel it must follow international law in Gaza | The Excerpt

USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer discusses what experts are saying about whether Israel is violating international law in Gaza, amid mass civilian casualties. A judge allows an emergency abortion in a Texas case. The White House announces its Ocean Justice Strategy. USA TODAY National Correspondent Deborah Barfield Berry looks at the push to get younger and more diverse …

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UN votes overwhelmingly for cease-fire in Gaza | The Excerpt

UN votes overwhelmingly for cease-fire in Gaza | The Excerpt

The United Nations General Assembly votes in favor of a cease-fire in Gaza. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Joe Biden push Republicans in Congress to pass a new funding package for aid to Ukraine. USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson looks at the influence of Donald Trump’s base with Republicans. Artificial intelligence could transform the government. USA TODAY …

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Is pop culture becoming more conservative? | The Excerpt

Is pop culture becoming more conservative? | The Excerpt

Whether it’s politics, sexual identity or women’s liberation, Hollywood has a well-earned reputation for slanting liberal. The conservative viewpoint, meanwhile, has struggled to gain a strong foothold in American pop culture, whether that’s through television, movies or music. That trend seems to shift a little bit this year. Is that likely to continue? Joel Penney, associate professor at the School …

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