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Was this a new Donald Trump on stage for his acceptance speech? USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page says there were signs of a candidate pushing for unity, while still using some of his trademark tactics.

Melania Trump raises eyebrows by not making a speech at the Republican National Convention.

USA TODAY Investigative Reporter Nick Penzenstadler asks whether history should remember the Trump shooter.

Bob Newhart has died at 94.

The Paris Olympics will feature an ambitious broadcast plan.

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Last year’s strikes by both the Screen Actors Guild and the Writer’s Guild, new technology such as generative AI, and a global pandemic have all drastically changed film production in Hollywood. Adding to the issues facing the big screen is the continuing trend of moviegoers bypassing theatrical releases in favor of watching films on the small screen. Is Hollywood ready for a reboot? Henry Jenkins, Professor at the University of Southern California, joins The Excerpt to talk about the current state of moviemaking here in America.

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JD Vance accepted his vice presidential nomination Wednesday at Day 3 of the Republican National Convention.

As Republicans focus on the border at the convention, USA TODAY National Immigration Reporter Lauren Villagran discusses how immigration is transforming the American South - and its politics.

USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson sat down with Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts to discuss Project 2025.

President Joe Biden continues facing calls to bow out of the presidential race. Plus, he tested positive for COVID-19 Wednesday.




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Forbes maintains a real-time billionaires list. All ten of the richest people on the list have each amassed fortunes greater than $130 billion. While some have pledged to give most of their wealth to charity, that still puts them in an enormous position of undemocratic, unvarnished power. The average CEO now brings in over 300 times the average worker’s pay according to the Economic Policy Institute. All of which begs the question, should this level of unbridled wealth even exist? In her new book, “Limitarianism, The Case against Extreme Wealth," Ingrid Robeyns argues strongly that it shouldn’t. She joins The Excerpt to discuss how more people need to have this conversation about capping extreme wealth.




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New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez was convicted on all counts at his corruption trial.

USA TODAY Investigative Reporter Nick Penzenstadler has the latest on the gun used in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

Day 2 wraps at the Republican National Convention.

The fatal shooting of a homeless man is raising questions about out-of-state police at the convention.

USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé discusses how home equity has soared in recent years.

Climate change is making days longer.




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Former President Donald Trump and Sen. JD Vance were formally selected Monday as the GOP's 2024 presidential and vice presidential nominees. USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson breaks down Trump's decision.

President Joe Biden rejected accusations that his rhetoric fueled the assassination attempt on Trump, during an interview with NBC News' Lester Holt.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi discusses the decision by a judge to toss Trump's classified documents case.

Dental care access is in crisis.

Globetrotting butterflies traveled 2,600 miles to cross the Atlantic.

It's Amazon Prime Day. Here are some of the best deals.




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