Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz posted on X that "Gaza is burning."

Trump officials vow a crackdown on left-leaning groups they contend are promoting political violence.

USA TODAY Trending Reporter Greta Cross discusses the apparent framework deal reached between the U.S. and China over the future of TikTok.

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Utah Governor Spencer Cox gave some of the latest details on the Utah shooter during his appearances on Sunday news shows.

USA TODAY Money Reporter Bailey Schulz breaks down why American farmers are feeling squeezed.

A steady ocean pattern has failed for the first time ever observed.

It was one of the most unpredictable Emmy Awards in years.

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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking before thousands at Utah Valley College. His death marks a new and unsettling chapter in America’s history of political violence. From lawmakers targeted in their homes to assassination attempts on presidential candidates, the toll is rising — and the nation is on edge. USA TODAY National Reporter Will Carless joins The Excerpt from Utah to unpack what we know about the Kirk shooting, why attacks on political figures are escalating, and whether the country is entering a dangerous cycle of retaliation and unrest.

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USA TODAY White House reporter Francesca Chambers discusses what Charlie Kirk’s death means in this moment for the White House.

A U.S. Marine has been fired over a social media post mocking the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

A fatal shooting in Chicago after ICE agents shot and killed a man during an attempted arrest.

USA TODAY National News reporter Andrea Riquier breaks down how a potential Federal Reserve rate cut, and other pressure points are shaping the economic picture.

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Authorities have released new video of the suspected shooter of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

In the aftermath of the shooting, USA TODAY Chief Political Correspondent Philip M. Bailey discusses how Democrats are addressing this fraught political moment.

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was convicted yesterday of plotting a coup.

A federal judge in New York is allowing a lawsuit to move forward against Saudi Arabia over possible involvement in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Reporter Nancy Cutler of LOHUD.com, part of the USA TODAY network, shares why many of the victims of the 9/11 attacks and first responders continue to battle illnesses.

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Patagonia is worth billions. But founder Yvon Chouinard never wanted the title of billionaire. From his days as a dirtbag climber to his reluctant role as CEO, Chouinard built one of the world’s most influential outdoor brands — then shocked the business world by giving it all away. Author David Gelles whose biography of Chouinard "Dirtbag Billionaire" is out now, joins The Excerpt to talk about Chouinard’s unconventional life, his fight to align business with values, and what his legacy means for capitalism today.

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Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at Utah Valley University yesterday.

Poland's military said it shot down Russian drones. USA TODAY Deputy World Editor Dan Morrison discusses the fallout.

A new federal lawsuit accuses FBI Director Kash Patel of illegally firing top bureau officials.

USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page shares her perspective on how the world has changed in the 24 years following the 9-11 terrorist attack.

Actress Polly Holliday, who played the iconic southern waitress Flo in the 1970s sitcom “Alice,” died yesterday at the age of 88.

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Accurately forecasting hurricanes has improved over the past few decades with the use of satellites, NOAA’s airborne Hurricane Hunters and numerical weather prediction models. But with warming waters and the potential for an increase in major hurricanes, every bit of data helps. That’s where sharks and their dorsal fins might come in. Researchers are studying sharks to see if they can gather and transmit useful data regarding ocean temperatures. Could sharks, long feared, be poised for an image makeover? Aaron Carlisle, a University of Delaware marine ecologist, who is leading the research initiative joins The Excerpt for a deep dive.

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