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USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi reports on former President Donald Trump's hush money sentencing delay, and what it might mean for the election. Former Vice President Dick Cheney says he will vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024. Russia is ramping up election-meddling efforts to help Donald Trump beat Kamala Harris, according to intelligence officials. Israeli troops shot and killed a Turkish-American woman who had been protesting against settlement expansion in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Feds are cracking down on 3D printers that turn regular guns into machine guns. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The father of the suspected Georgia shooter has been charged. Hunter Biden pleads guilty to all federal tax charges he faced. USA TODAY Congress and Campaigns Reporter Riley Beggin breaks down the latest budget fight on Capitol Hill ahead of a looming government shutdown. Teen vaping rates have dropped. But use of another product is on the rise. USA TODAY Consumer Travel Reporter Zach Wichter explains why advocates are applauding the Department of Transportation on steps toward better accessibility, though they say more work remains. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you’ve been on a date in the past year, chances are pretty good that you met that person on a dating app. But let's be real here. Photo doctoring, endless DM's and misleading profiles can make using the apps a frustrating experience. Can alternative match-making experiences like bootcamp, chaotic singles parties or a good, old-fashioned night of speed dating help? USA TODAY Wellness, Lifestyle and Entertainment Reporter Charles Trepany has bravely experimented with some new match-making experiences and joins The Excerpt to share what he’s learned. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Four people are dead after a high school shooting in Georgia. The U.S. accuses Russia's RT network in a $10 million election misinformation plot. USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen discusses the latest as a judge considers former President Donald Trump's election charges after a Supreme Court ruling this summer. USA TODAY Money Reporter Bailey Schulz takes a look at consumer spending data. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you’re the type of person who might enjoy five daily reminders about the certainty of death sent to your phone, you might like to know there’s an app for that. It may sound ghoulish, but the goal is to find happiness by living truthfully with the inevitability of dying. Death is, after all, our shared and unavoidable final chapter in life. Organizations like The Conversation Project encourage meaningful conversations with loved ones and caregivers about personal wishes regarding end-of-life care. What is the path to acceptance and easing into the reality of dying and death? Best-selling author Alua Arthur, a death doula, attorney, and founder of Going with Grace, joins The Excerpt to discuss the death positive movement. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page relays a new USA TODAY/Suffolk poll. The Justice Department charges six leaders of Hamas with the Oct. 7th attack on Israel. The Supreme Court rejects Oklahoma’s request to receive federal money for reproductive health care without providing referrals for abortion to those who request it. Former President Donald Trump loses his bid to move his hush money case to federal court and avoid a New York criminal sentencing. USA TODAY Consumer Travel Reporter Kathleen Wong talks about naturist camping. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under growing pressure to get a cease-fire deal done. President Joe Biden boosted Vice President Kamala Harris to union workers on Labor Day. With COVID-19 relief gone, teachers are losing their jobs. USA TODAY Money and Personal Finance Reporter Medora Lee discusses how early access to your pay may soon be classified as a loan. The Klamath River flows freely after the last dam comes down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mass protests and strikes hit Israel after the the bodies of several hostages were recovered. USA TODAY National Correspondent Chris Kenning tells the story of an interpreter who fled Afghanistan, and how many who aided U.S. troops remain at risk. The final sprint to November is here! USA TODAY Reporter Andrea Riquier discusses whether the starter home is still part of the American dream. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The discovery of the fossilized jaw and skull of a pliosaur, a giant prehistoric marine reptile, has set enthusiasts on fire. What might these new bones teach us about how this ancient creature lived? One man with a front row seat to it all was legendary paleontologist Steve Etches, a plumber-turned-scientist who has been collecting fossils, from what’s known as the Jurassic Coast in southern England, for over 40 years. Steve joins The Excerpt to share the extraordinary story of finding and collecting this rare fossil, currently on display at the Etches Collection Museum of Jurassic Marine Life. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former President Donald Trump says he will vote against a ballot amendment in Florida that would overturn the state's six-week abortion ban. USA TODAY Senior National Political Correspondent Sarah D. Wire discusses what's at stake over felon voting in Nebraska. There's a new turn to the Adnan Syed case in Maryland. USA TODAY Senior Data Editor Doug Caruso explains why dam breaches are a national concern in the wake of the Rapidan Dam breach earlier this summer in Minnesota. Officials announced this week the dam will be removed, according to The Minnesota Star Tribune. The college football season kicks off in earnest. The Paralympics continue this weekend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sat down with CNN Thursday. Former President Donald Trump says he wants IVF treatment fully covered, and indicates he'll vote to overturn Florida's six-week abortion ban. WHO announces pauses in Gaza fighting for polio vaccinations. USA TODAY Breaking News Reporter Jeanine Santucci has the latest on the astronauts stuck in space months longer than anticipated. USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé looks at why the number of uninsured motorists is on the rise. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Use the word sociopath in conversation, and you're bound to see some raised eyebrows, or worse. The word itself has become less of a mental diagnosis and more of an insult you hurl at someone. But what does it really mean to be a sociopath? Dr. Patric Gagne offers a definition from both a clinical and a personal perspective. Her new book is called "Sociopath: A Memoir," Gagne's first-hand account of how she came to terms with her own sociopathy, shedding light on an often demonized and misunderstood mental condition. This episode originally aired on April 3, 2024. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY Trump Campaign Reporter Zac Anderson explains what happened with former President Donald Trump at Arlington National Cemetery this week. Telegram's CEO has been charged in France. The Supreme Court rejects the Biden administration’s request to allow a student debt relief plan to remain in effect while its legality is challenged by Republican-led states. USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe discusses. Two foreigners have been charged with 'swatting' U.S. officials. Here's what to know about sloth fever. An estimated 2.9 billion records, including Social Security numbers, may be affected after a National Public Data breach. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ascension to the role of President of the United States, arguably the most powerful job in the world, has to be a heady experience. But what happens when the term runs out? Stepping down from the American presidency is clearly a sizable career pivot. How do these leaders decide what’s next and what can we learn about identity and self-fulfillment from the choices they made? Bestselling author Jared Cohen joins The Excerpt to talk about “Life After Power," his new book about how seven presidents moved into the final chapter of their lives. This episode originally aired on February 14, 2024. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There's a new federal election interference indictment against former President Donald Trump. USA TODAY Trump Campaign Reporter Zac Anderson reports on some of the latest TV ad spending by Donald Trump and whether Florida could be in play this fall. Donald Trump adds Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard to his 2024 transition team. An Israeli hostage has been freed following a "complex rescue operation" in southern Gaza. USA TODAY Wellness Editor Leora Arnowitz talks about neglect at Yale Fertility Center. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison discusses how hundreds of former aides of high profile Republican politicians have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith urged a federal appeals court Monday to reinstate the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump. Donald Trump casts doubt on the September debate. The Democratic Party has sued the Georgia State Election Board over new rules to 'prevent chaos.' USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi takes a closer look at the rules. Starliner astronauts won’t return until 2025. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY Senior National Political Correspondent Sarah D. Wire takes an early look at some of the major issues facing the next president. Vice President Kamala Harris raised $82 million during the Democratic convention. Attacks by Israel and Hezbollah could fuel or ease tensions in the region. USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise discusses conservatives who love renewable energy. A team from Florida wins the Little League World Series for the first time. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 60th anniversary of The Beatles’ legendary performance at the Hollywood Bowl was just a couple of days ago on August 23rd, 2024. Why is that date special? Has there ever been a group of fans who’ve hung on for this long? We’ll have to wait a long time to see, but Taylor Swift’s fans may give them a run for their money. Truthfully, there’s no denying that it was a pivotal moment for both the band and the history of rock & roll, solidifying The Beatles' rapid rise and status as global superstars. Beatlemania took hold in the US against the backdrop of a nation in mourning following the November 1963 assassination of JFK. Music historian and Beatles scholar, Martin Lewis, joins The Excerpt to discuss the role of The Beatles in the 1960’s counterculture movement and how they went from being relatively unknowns in the US in 1963 to global icons in 1964. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

RFK Jr. has suspended his campaign for president. A judge has reduced charges against former officers in the Louisville raid that killed Breonna Taylor. USA TODAY Breaking News Reporter Claire Thornton discusses how evictions for making too many 911 calls happen. Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the 'time has come' to lower interest rates. College football Week 0 is here! Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vice President Kamala Harris has accepted the Democratic nomination for president. USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page recaps the Democratic National Convention. Protesters against Israel's war in Gaza made their voice heard again Thursday night, though demonstrations throughout the week were modest. Arizona Republic County Watchdog Reporter Sasha Hupka breaks down the Supreme Court decision limiting Arizona voters' ability to register without providing proof of citizenship. Check out the Republic Recount newsletter for more on Arizona politics. The FDA approves updated COVID-19 shots for the fall. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.