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Supreme Court upholds most Texas election districts over charges of racial discrimination
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A sharply divided Supreme Court ruled Monday that Texas did not draw most congressional and state legislative election districts based on racial demographics. The 5-4 ruling by the court's conservative justices said only one state House district used race impermissibly.
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Secret data: Most VA nursing homes have more residents with bed sores, pain, than private facilities
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More than 100 VA nursing homes scored worse than private facilities on a majority of key quality indicators, which include rates of infection and decline, according to an analysis of data kept secret by the VA but being published in full for the first time by USA TODAY and "The Boston Globe."
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Scientist shot dead next to young daughters on camping trip in California
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Authorities have identified a man shot dead early Friday while camping with his two young daughters near Calabasas, California.
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Heather Locklear arrested and charged with battery against first responders for second time
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Sunday was the second time this year that the 'Melrose Place' actress has been arrested for battery against first responders.
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Thousands of immigrants pass through the Southern border. Why are they fleeing their home countries?
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An estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants live in the U.S., but many of those aiming to cross the Mexican border face a perilous journey that isn't for the faint of heart. Some travel as far as 1,000 miles. Why are they fleeing?
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Donald Trump attacks restaurant that kicked out Sarah Sanders
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President Donald Trump says Red Hen should worry about its "filthy" decor rather than turning away customers; owner says she has standards for conduct.
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Harley-Davidson to move some motorcycle production out of U.S. after EU tariffs
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Harley-Davidson plans to shift a portion of its U.S. motorcycle manufacturing capacity to foreign markets after a trade spat between President Donald Trump and the European Union led to increased tariffs on the company's products. The tariffs increase the cost of the average EU-sold bike by $2,200.
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Trump tells Fallon 'be a man'; 'Tonight Show' host responds by donating to refugees
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Jimmy Fallon would like President Trump to know doesn't need his advice on how to act like a man.
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Teen helps blind, deaf man communicate on Alaska Air flight
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Clara Daly, 15, used sign language to help passenger Tim Cook feel more welcome and comfortable aboard their cross-country Alaska Airlines flight.
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New York City man accused of cutting off his wife's arm arrested near Niagara Falls
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Police in Niagara Falls, N.Y, have captured Yong Lu, a New York City man accused of cutting his pregnant wife’s arm off during a dispute at their home.
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Peru's Jefferson Farfan suffers 'traumatic brain injury' during World Cup training
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Ahead of the team's final match of the group stage, forward Jefferson Farfan suffered a serious injury in training.
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'Flawed, goofy' plan to split California into 3 states needs to win over skeptics
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A proposal to split California into three states will appear on the November ballot. But supporters will need to convince voters in the Imperial and Coachella valleys that the proposal is more than an out-there idea from an eccentric billionaire.
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Are you cheap or just frugal? Here's some suggestions on how to tell
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Nine out of 10 people view frugality as an admirable trait in a romantic partner.
53 percent would think twice before getting involved with someone who carries a lot of debt.
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Stunning NASA photo shows blue sand dune on Mars, the Red Planet
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NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter found a large turquoise blue sand dune earlier this year, and it looks magical.
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Is America headed toward a civil war? Sanders, Nielsen incidents show it has already begun
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Kirstjen Nielsen experiences suggest a 'soft' civil war is well underway. It will get worse unless we stop hating each other.
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MLB power rankings: Just how low can the New York Mets go?
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The Mets rank a season-low 26th in USA TODAY Sports' power rankings, and it's jarring to ponder the teams now above them.
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The United States needs a soccer coach. Why not just steal Mexico's?
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The United States has been without a permanent head coach, but U.S. Soccer may not have to look far to find its perfect candidate.
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The Wall: Explore 2,000 miles between U.S., Mexico
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An examination of the 2,000-mile U.S.-Mexico border reveals the consequences of President Trump's border wall plan.
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50 state road trip: Beautiful scenic drives around the US
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From Alaska's mountains to Florida's Keys, Connecticut's covered bridges to North Carolina's Blue Ridge Parkway, the scenery is with the drive.
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Jamie Foxx' BET Awards hosting stint was a wild, unscripted ride
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The actor/singer's roller coaster of an appearance at Sunday night's ceremony had its highs, like when he reminded the crowd of his golden singing voice during a tribute to Anita Baker.
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Who are the finalists, favorites for Monday night's NBA Awards?
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The NBA will host its second annual awards show at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California on Monday night. Will James Harden finally take home MVP?
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We can't afford news media blunders in the Donald Trump era. Skip the cheap smear tactics.
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Time Magazine and the AP misled the public on Donald Trump's immigration policies. We need strong news media in our present moment, not fumbles like this.
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Donald Trump will protect American farmers from China's trade retaliation: Sonny Perdue
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The US has to stand up to China's abusive trade practices like intellectual property theft. And we won't leave farmers to face Chinese bullying alone.
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Red Hen's LGBT employees should have made sure Sarah Huckabee Sanders got served
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The LGBT community understands bias and has pleaded for tolerance. How could the Red Hen's LGBT employees lobby to eject Sarah Huckabee Sanders?
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What’s good for the goose is good for the Red Hen: Readers sound off
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Sarah Sanders' Red Hen incident highlights hypocrisy and intolerance on both sides. Readers debate.
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Primaries 2018: Can Grimm go from prison to Congress? Will Oklahoma OK pot?
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Voters to decide if former Rep. Michael Grimm of New York can run for his old seat after prison and whether Mitt Romney can run for Senate. Primaries are happening Tuesday in Colorado, Maryland, New York, Oklahoma and Utah, and there are runoff elections in South Carolina.
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Arizona Walgreens pharmacist denies mother miscarriage medicine because of moral objection
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Peoria resident Nicole Arteaga went to a Walgreens to pick up her medication, but a pharmacist refused to fill the prescription over moral objections.
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A #MeToo wave is coming for the Christian church
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Men in power have long been using the Apostle Paul's words to silence women. Not anymore.
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Trump administration releases plan to reunite migrant children with parents
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Trump administration releases plan to reunite immigrant children with parents in mass detention center in Texas.
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Separating families, immigration policy draws protests
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Blackbeard in North Carolina: Famous pirate is now tourism draw
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June political cartoons from the USA TODAY NETWORK
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50 state road trip: Scenic drives around the USA
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Highlights from the 2018 FIFA World Cup
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Meet Luke Leto, Michigan's best baseball prospect since Derek Jeter
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Luke Leto is one of the top prospects in the nation, let alone the state of Michigan. And he's only about to be a sophomore in high school.
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Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent open up about surrogacy and their 'beautiful' family journey
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Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent talk surrogacy. The advice they share about making kids feel special is something every parent should hear.
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2 deaths in 2 weeks at the same place in Sequoia National Park
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Young man dies after jumping into river near Sequoia National Park entrance
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USA TODAY tracking where separated children sent
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Reporters across the USA TODAY Network have tracking the locations where immigrant children separated from their parents are sent and you can help us.
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Candace Parker: 'You win and lose with preparation'
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Los Angeles Sparks forward/center says that what hammered home preparation with her was having to come back from a torn ACL when she was 16 years old.
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These are the 5 best Amazon deals right now
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Start the week off with a little online shopping.
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Blue dune spotted on Mars, the Red Planet
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NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter spotted a large turquoise-blue sand dune, and it's one awesome sight.
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First look: The makeover of Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas
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