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What's going on with COVID? The latest on strains, cases, symptoms.

What's going on with COVID? The latest on strains, cases, symptoms.

With the "summer surge" drawing to a close, another uptick in cases is expected come fall. Here's what to know right now.

Many in Congress want to rein in AI. They're split on whether to hurry.

Many in Congress want to rein in AI. They're split on whether to hurry.

"Congress needs to wake up," one lawmaker told USA TODAY.

Too old to hire? These Americans lost their jobs at 60

Too old to hire? These Americans lost their jobs at 60

When you lose a job around age 60, you are arguably too old to get a new job and too young to retire. Here's how 10 workers handled the scenario.

McConnell's Senate return is troubling. It's time to retire. | Opinion

McConnell's Senate return is troubling. It's time to retire. | Opinion

From Mitch McConnell to Dianne Feinstein, lawmakers have vanished for months while ill. Americans deserve clear standards for who is fit to serve.

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Toronto Blue Jays at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Toronto Blue Jays at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

The Toronto Blue Jays and Texas Rangers meet Saturday for the second game of their 3-game series. First pitch from Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, is set for 7:05 p.m. ET.

Texas probes Austin-area data center on land once meant to be a park

Texas probes Austin-area data center on land once meant to be a park

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating whether a Taylor AI data center sits on land legally bound as public parkland. Here's what to know.

AI insiders warn of danger. Will Congress act? | The Excerpt

AI insiders warn of danger. Will Congress act? | The Excerpt

Unlikely political allies are pushing AI guardrails. Can they turn concern into action before the midterms?

Storms sweep across US this weekend. See when they hit your area

Storms sweep across US this weekend. See when they hit your area

Storms will sweep from Texas to the Northeast this weekend, bringing threats of severe weather, heavy rain and flooding.

Dots to Hotdogs, the 25 most unusual high school mascots in the country

Dots to Hotdogs, the 25 most unusual high school mascots in the country

There are some unique team names that you won't find anywhere else in the country. Here are our picks for the 25 best.

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Is Arizona actually happy? How it ranked in new study

Is Arizona actually happy? How it ranked in new study

A new report ranked U.S. states using metrics tied to emotional and physical well-being, work environment, financial security and community life.

Can a moderate Dem rise amid a progressive tide? Ask Andy Beshear

Can a moderate Dem rise amid a progressive tide? Ask Andy Beshear

He embraces the role of faith in politics, but the Kentucky governor blasts JD Vance as "a person that is using Christianity to benefit himself."

College football’s 5 biggest questions for Week 3 starts atop the Big Ten

College football’s 5 biggest questions for Week 3 starts atop the Big Ten

From Arch Manning's Heisman chase to Ohio State's offense and Oregon's struggles, the biggest questions facing college football.