The Excerpt

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Get context, not just headlines. Every weekday The Excerpt brings USA TODAY's award-winning journalists from across the nation together to unpack America's most...

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SPECIAL | Can fandoms be as deep and meaningful as religion? 10 min · Michael Elliott, Dana Taylor · Apr 24, 2025

Russia strikes Kyiv in the biggest attack on the Ukrainian capital this year Apr 24, 2025

SPECIAL | RFK Jr.'s impact on HHS so far has some worried Apr 23, 2025

What to expect after Pope Francis' death Apr 23, 2025

Pope Francis' funeral to be held on Saturday Apr 22, 2025

BONUS | Opinion: Are Democrats disappointing you? Apr 21, 2025

Pope Francis dead at 88 Apr 21, 2025

"Funny Because It's True" - New book reveals the beginnings of The Onion 12 min · Christine Wenc, Dana Taylor · Apr 20, 2025

Kilmar Abrego Garcia tells senator of traumatizing stay in El Salvador prison 15 min · Taylor Wilson, Will Carless, Patrick Ryan · Apr 19, 2025

Sen. Chris Van Hollen meets with Kilmar Abrego Garcia Apr 18, 2025

SPECIAL | Is adding more nuclear power the solution to our growing energy needs? Apr 17, 2025

IRS may revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status Apr 17, 2025

SPECIAL | Is your genetic data secure? 11 min · Kayte Spector-Bagdady, Dana Taylor · Apr 16, 2025

Judge admonishes U.S. for failing to return Maryland man wrongly deported to El Salvador Apr 16, 2025

Wrongly deported man not leaving El Salvador prison, Bukele says Apr 15, 2025

BONUS | Opinion: Is President Trump using executive orders effectively? 9 min · Michael McCarter, Kelly Knetkar, Craig Markowitz · Apr 14, 2025

Authorities arrest suspect after fire at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's home Apr 14, 2025

Research team discovers new life flourishing under an ice shelf 11 min · Jyotika Virmani, Dana Taylor · Apr 13, 2025

Judge demands daily updates on return plan for man wrongly deported 16 min · Taylor Wilson, Gabrielle Banks, Joey Garrison · Apr 12, 2025

Supreme Court says US must begin process to release man deported to El Salvador Apr 11, 2025

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Get context, not just headlines. Every weekday The Excerpt brings USA TODAY's award-winning journalists from across the nation together to unpack America's most pressing stories — from politics and culture to sports and entertainment — with host Dana Taylor.

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First charted2025-05-24

Best ever#96 on Spotify (United States) · 2025-05-28

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