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Now more than ever, we need the news. But can journalism survive? | The Excerpt

Now more than ever, we need the news. But can journalism survive? | The Excerpt

In the U.S., journalism has long contributed to the checks and balances of power, playing a crucial role in holding our elected officials accountable. But as people find alternative ways to get information and ad dollars move elsewhere, newsrooms continue to shrink. With two global wars and a presidential election approaching, is it time to sound the alarm? Jay Rosen, …

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Trump expected to argue ‘no victims’ in appealing New York fraud case | The Excerpt

Trump expected to argue ‘no victims’ in appealing New York fraud case | The Excerpt

Former President Donald Trump is expected to argue ‘no victims’ in appealing his New York fraud case. USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen reports. House Republicans grill President Joe Biden’s brother as they continue their impeachment investigation. USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe breaks down a fight over pollution rules. The Biden administration cancels more than $1 billion …

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Trump vows to support Christians during Tennessee speech | The Excerpt

Trump vows to support Christians during Tennessee speech | The Excerpt

Former President Donald Trump vowed to support Christians during a Thursday speech. USA TODAY Education Reporter Alia Wong discusses the divide over whether to include LGBTQ+ discussions in school. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing a Catholic migrant aid organization for alleged human smuggling. USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé looks at a looming retirement crisis for …

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US vetoes UN resolution demanding cease-fire in Gaza | The Excerpt

US vetoes UN resolution demanding cease-fire in Gaza | The Excerpt

The U.S. has vetoed a UN resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in Gaza. USA TODAY Reporter Maureen Groppe looks at the potential implications of the Supreme Court’s decision not to review a high school diversity case. Two men have been charged with murder in the Kansas City shooting. USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes breaks down an Alabama court decision …

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Watch: Spacecraft makes landing near Moon’s South Pole

Watch: Spacecraft makes landing near Moon’s South Pole

The Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C-class lunar lander launched Feb. 15. It is expected to land on the Moon’s South Pole region, near a lunar feature known as Malapert A. The lunar lander is part of NASA’s Artemis campaign, which aims to send people back to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years starting in 2026. source

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