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Joined August 2022
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Pennsylvania mass shooting: What we know about 9 people killed

Nine people, including children and the suspected shooter, were killed in an Erie, Pennsylvania, mass shooting. What we know about the investigation.

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RIP Dolly Parton. Imagination Library forever. usatoday.com/story/entertain…

Dolly Parton's nephew announced her death. Read his words in full

Dolly Parton's nephew announced the country music legend's death. Read his full statement and learn about her recent health struggles.

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Hunter Biden says Joe Biden's cancer has spread more and is 'very painful'

In BBC interview, Hunter Biden says his father's prostate cancer has spread beyond his bones and is 'very painful' and 'very debilitating.'

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Song of the day: youtube.com/watch?v=86e5BbMY…

All My Love (Remaster)

Provided to YouTube by Atlantic RecordsAll My Love (Remaster) · L...

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Need a Malik Tillman jersey oh my God
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Those summers at Yellowstone were some of the best of my life. usatoday.com/story/travel/ex…

Another blast hits Yellowstone. What just happened at Biscuit Basin?

Officials reported a hydrothermal explosion at Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin, forming new vents and a boiling pool with no injuries.

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A spot of good news for the timeline. usatoday.com/story/news/worl…

Missing Sherpa guide found alive after a week on Mount Everest

A Sherpa guide feared dead on Mount Everest was found alive after surviving a week alone and crawling toward base camp for rescue.

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Suspect killed, 1 bystander hurt in White House shooting: My story via @USATODAY usatoday.com/story/news/poli…

Alleged gunman killed in shooting near White House identified

An armed man was shot and killed by officers May 23 after opening fire near the White House, the U.S. Secret Service said in a statement.

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Victor Wembanyama….wow
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Louisiana man indicted for trafficking turtles. Yes, turtles. usatoday.com/story/news/crim…

Man accused of selling 1,800 protected turtles overseas

A Louisiana man is accused of poaching and trafficking more than 1,800 protected turtles in a $550,000 international scheme.

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Here's a look at the 10 most counterfeited card subjects, according to the Professional Sports Authenticator: usatoday.com/story/money/ret…

Fake Pokémon cards are flooding the market. See which cards top the list

A Professional Sports Authenticator report finds $200M in fake cards in 2025, with Pokémon leading as nostalgia and demand fuel a booming market.

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Leslie Williams, a pastor and marriage author, is being held in Florida without bond after authorities accused him of bigamy. usatoday.com/story/news/crim…

A pastor wrote a marriage advice book. Now he's facing a bigamy charge

A Florida pastor is jailed without bond after being accused of bigamy and multiple marriages, according to reports.

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla are coming to America next week. Here's a look at some new details of what their White House visit will include: usatoday.com/story/news/nati…

White House reveals new details for King Charles visit

The White House revealed new details for King Charles’ upcoming U.S. visit. Find out what’s planned during the four-day royal trip.

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White Castle is rolling out kiosks nationwide serving hot, fresh sliders on demand. usatoday.com/story/money/foo…

Hot sliders on demand? White Castle kiosks launching nationwide

White Castle plans to expand nationwide with automated kiosks serving hot sliders in hospitals, campuses, offices and more.

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Watch as a tornado tears through the Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma, via @usatoday usatoday.com/story/news/weat…

Watch tornado rip through Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma

Video shows a tornado tearing through Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma, as storms injured at least 10 people in the area on April 23.

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Sony built a robot that can defeat elite ping pong players. Read more via @USATODAY usatoday.com/story/tech/2026…

Robot vs. human. Watch robot beat elite players in ping pong

Sony’s AI robot Ace defeated top table tennis players in a milestone that could reshape the future of robotics and sports tech.

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First story for USA TODAY. Of course it is Chicago Bears-related! beaconjournal.com/story/mone…

Heinz offers free ketchup for life to 2026 NFL Draft's No. 57 pick

Heinz will give the No. 57 overall 2026 NFL Draft pick a lifetime ketchup supply as Pittsburgh hosts the draft.

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Today was my last day reporting for @beaconjournal. Its been a wonderful four years there and I am grateful for the opportunity I had to cover Summit County. Moving forward, I am very excited to cover trending news for @USATODAY and to what the national side of news has in store.
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Sharon Center native Mary Anne Graber helped prepare NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the historic Artemis II moon mission - supporting astronauts from Northeast Ohio. Read more: beaconjournal.com/story/news…

Northeast Ohio native helps power historic Artemis II mission

Sharon Center native Mary Anne Graber helps guide Orion's flight for NASA’s Artemis II moon mission, supporting astronauts from Northeast Ohio.

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Wondering if any fragments from Tuesday's meteor landed in Northeast Ohio? Here's a look at what we know. beaconjournal.com/story/news…

Where did fragments from 7-ton meteor over Ohio actually land?

A meteor streaked over Northeast Ohio Tuesday morning, causing a loud boom. Experts say some fragments may have reached the ground.

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