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USA TODAY’s daily news podcast, The Excerpt (formerly 5 Things), brings you a curated mix of the most important headlines seven mornings a week. We also deliver special deep-dive episodes on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons on the most compelling topics in culture, entertainment, sports, politics, and more. Give us fifteen minutes a day, we'll give you all of the headlines, none of the chaos. Hosted by Taylor Wilson and Dana Taylor.  

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USA TODAY’s daily news podcast, The Excerpt (formerly 5 Things), brings you a curated mix of the most important headlines seven mornings a week. We also deliver special deep-dive episodes on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons on the most compelling topics in culture, entertainment, sports, politics, and more. Give us fifteen minutes a day, we'll give you all of the headlines, none of the chaos. Hosted by Taylor Wilson and Dana Taylor.  

    Biden and Trump speak out on campus protests

    Biden and Trump speak out on campus protests

    President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump spoke out Thursday on campus protests. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison puts their comments in context.

    Nearly 300 ex-Obama-Biden staffers have called to suspend military assistance to Israel.

    A lawyer who previously represented Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal testified that he believed their hush money deals may have helped Trump win the 2016 presidential election.

    USA TODAY Senior Reporter Jessica Guynn explains why white job candidates are more likely to get hired through employee referrals.

    The National Trust for Historic Preservation's annual list of most endangered US historic sites shows a desire to reflect stories "of all Americans."

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    • 13 min
    SPECIAL | Kentucky Derby celebrates 150th Run for the Roses

    SPECIAL | Kentucky Derby celebrates 150th Run for the Roses

    The gates at the iconic Kentucky Derby will officially open May 4th, marking its 150th anniversary.

    • 12 min
    Police order dispersal of gathering at UCLA as protests continue nationwide

    Police order dispersal of gathering at UCLA as protests continue nationwide

    Pro-Palestinian protests continue on college campuses nationwide.

    USA TODAY Congress and Campaigns Reporter Savannah Kuchar looks at the impact of Florida's six-week abortion ban. Plus, the Arizona Senate has voted to repeal a near-total 1864 abortion ban.

    RFK Jr. proposes a 'no-spoiler' pledge with President Joe Biden to defeat former President Donald Trump.

    The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady Wednesday.

    USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub has the latest from a bird flu outbreak.




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    • 13 min
    SPECIAL | Women's basketball is bouncing back with fans

    SPECIAL | Women's basketball is bouncing back with fans

    Can Caitlin Clark break barriers for women's sports at the pro level like she did in college?

    • 13 min
    Police in riot gear storm into building held by pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia

    Police in riot gear storm into building held by pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia

    Police stormed a Columbia University building Tuesday amid ongoing protests.

    Former President Donald Trump's hush money trial continues.

    USA TODAY Congress, Campaigns and Democracy Reporter Karissa Waddick looks at why election polls matter.

    The Biden administration plans to drastically change federal rules on marijuana.

    USA TODAY Breaking News and Education Reporter Zach Schermele talks about the chaos caused for students nationwide amid delays in the college financial aid process.




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    • 14 min
    Columbia suspends protesting students

    Columbia suspends protesting students

    As campus protests continue nationwide, Columbia University has begun suspending students.

    USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson has the latest on a tight race between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.

    Four law enforcement officers were killed while serving a warrant in North Carolina.

    The death of Ohio man Frank Tyson, who told police 'I can't breathe,' has echoes of George Floyd.

    USA TODAY Money, Markets and Personal Finance Reporter Medora Lee explains why you're better off renting than buying a home in major U.S. cities.




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    • 11 min

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