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USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi breaks down the jury's guilty verdict in former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money case.

Across battleground states, voters react to Trump's guilty verdict with a mix of emotions.

USA TODAY Consumer Travel Reporter Zach Wichter discusses a plan Boeing has submitted to the FAA to address quality-control issues.

The NBA Finals matchup is now set.

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National landmarks hold a special place in American history in their celebration of the unique American places that tell our story. Whether that story is the incredible natural beauty of the Grand Canyon, or the man-made wonder carved into Mount Rushmore, these are the places that inspire awe and invite reflection. But some historic landmarks reflect competing visions of American history, and in an election year, may be used to stoke a cultural divide. Which view of our American national landmarks resonates with you? USA TODAY National News Reporter Lauren Villagran joins The Excerpt to discuss who controls the narrative.




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USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson reports on how campaigns for former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden are preparing post-verdict strategies.

Bird flu outbreaks continue nationwide.

The nation's top hurricane forecaster has five warnings as hurricane season begins.

USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé talks about how many Americans are viewing fast food as a luxury.

Negro Leagues' statistics will be incorporated into Major League Baseball’s historical records.




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As another very hot summer approaches, a surge in demand for air conditioning is inevitable. But the nation’s electrical grid is aging and overtaxed in some areas. There were major failures last year in Texas. Meanwhile, solar and wind projects want access to new customers while oil and gas interests would prefer that this not happen so fast. The established utilities want to keep their monopolies after all. How can regulators, businesses and government leaders navigate this minefield successfully to benefit the American people? Ari Peskoe, the director of the Electricity Law Initiative at Harvard Law School’s Environment and Energy Law Program, has some ideas for what could help reinforce the country's electrical infrastructure.




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USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi has the latest after closing arguments in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial wrapped up.

Democrats will nominate President Joe Biden in a virtual session to ensure he's on the Ohio ballot.

USA TODAY Investigative Data Reporter Austin Fast has the latest on PFAS chemicals and efforts by some utilities to get them out of the water supply. Check out the PFAS levels in your neck of the woods.

Americans keep leaving big cities for smaller towns even after COVID.

NASA has discovered a potentially habitable exoplanet 40 light years from Earth.




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Former President Donald Trump's hush money trial moves to closing arguments.

USA TODAY World Affairs Correspondent Kim Hjelmgaard looks at the implications of a decision by Ireland, Norway and Spain to recognize the state of Palestine.

Financial aid experts are raising new concerns about a difficult timeline for students hoping to rely on financial aid this summer.

USA TODAY Senior Reporter Jessica Guynn discusses how some brands are pulling back on Pride Month merch and promotions.

Basketball legend Bill Walton has died at 71.




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