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Summer movies can be an exhilarating escape. Whether you go for action-adventure, captivating thrillers, or the return of a few favorites in the world of animation, the summer of 2024 promises not to disappoint. And, as a bonus, catching a movie in theaters is a sure-fire way to beat the heat in what’s expected to be a long hot summer. Who are the biggest stars headed back to the big screen? USA TODAY entertainment reporter Ralphie Aversa joins The Excerpt to give us the scoop on this summer’s movie lineup.




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USA TODAY Network Delaware Breaking News and Public Safety Reporter Isabel Hughes has the latest from Hunter Biden's federal gun trial.

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas received millions in gifts over 20 years.

USA TODAY National Immigration Reporter Lauren Villagran discusses how migrants find themselves caught in a tug-of-war between federal and Texas state authorities.

The U.S. economy added 272,000 jobs in May.

Flamingos are being spotted along the East Coast.

The Belmont Stakes are Saturday.

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President Joe Biden talked of Ukraine on the anniversary of D-Day.

USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson has the latest on former President Donald Trump's search for a VP.

People with early-stage Alzheimer's disease may be able to slow their cognitive decline through diet and exercise, according to a new study.

If you want to retire in comfort, do you really need $1 million in savings?

USA TODAY Senior Reporter Jessica Guynn discusses microfeminism.




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These gentle giants of the ocean have long been a source of fascination for us humans. And while researchers have made huge gains in fostering a greater understanding of these majestic creatures in recent decades, the use of AI may have just cracked open the mother lode of all puzzles: their language. Could this lead to one day the possibility of talking with whales? David Gruber, the founder & president of Project CETI, an interdisciplinary scientific and conservation project aimed at listening to and translating the communication of sperm whales, joins The Excerpt to share this exciting new development.




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The Georgia Court of Appeals has temporarily halted the 2020 election racketeering case involving former President Donald Trump and 14 others.

USA TODAY White House Correspondent Michael Collins reports from Normandy on the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

An FDA panel finds that the new COVID-19 vaccine for fall should target the JN.1 lineage.

USA TODAY Breaking News and Education Reporter Zach Schermele discusses how school civil rights complaints are piling up.

A crewed Boeing Starliner launched Wednesday from Florida.




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Last week’s unprecedented conviction of a former president on 34 felony counts in the hush money trial continues to reverberate in political circles and across the country. New polling by several organizations shows that while Trump’s support is holding at around 31%, about half of all Americans feel the guilty verdict was correct and that he should end his campaign for the presidency. As we enter these uncharted waters of political turmoil, how might this historic verdict continue to play out? USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page joins The Excerpt to share her insights.




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