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USA TODAY Politics Reporter Ken Tran explains why TikTok's CEO was grilled by U.S. lawmakers Thursday. Former President Donald Trump says he deserves immunity from three Jan. 6 lawsuits. The battle for Bakhmut in Ukraine may be turning. USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub looks at the health effects of sugar substitutes. Much of the country e…
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Fed hikes interest rate to curb inflation despite banking turmoil
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USA TODAY Personal Finance and Markets Reporter Elisabeth Buchwald explains the reasoning behind the Federal Reserve's latest rate hike. USA TODAY National Correspondent for Extremism and Emerging Issues Will Carless looks at a busy week for Trump and his supporters. A student opens fire at a Denver high school. Police are investigating the 2015 de…
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Supreme Court sides for student with disability
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The Supreme Court sided unanimously for a student with a disability in a case that could give parents more leverage as they negotiate for their children's education. USA TODAY Congress Reporter Candy Woodall looks at House Republicans' priorities amid budget negotiations. General Motors faces a class action lawsuit. Video shows that multiple people…
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'Humanity is on thin ice:' Major UN report calls for urgent action
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The latest UN climate report paints a dire picture. Brendan Guy, the Director of International Climate at the Natural Resources Defense Council, explains. Amazon will lay off more workers. President Joe Biden has issued his first veto. USA TODAY Education Editor Nirvi Shah explains why Los Angeles teachers are striking. Team USA tries to win it all…
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Swiss banking giant UBS to buy Credit Suisse
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Swiss banking giant UBS is set to buy rival Credit Suisse. Russian President Vladimir Putin makes a surprise visit to Ukraine. The family of a South Carolina teenager found dead near the Murdaugh estate in 2015 wants answers. USA TODAY Money and Personal Finance Reporter Medora Lee looks at the cost of diabetes. USA TODAY Criminal Justice Reporter …
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A real life Training Day: Nearly 200 people were wrongfully convicted because of a corrupt cop
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At some point in the early 2000s, Chicago police Sgt. Ronald Watts and a group of cops began charging people in and around a now demolished housing project with crimes they did not commit. Even faking evidence of gun and drug crimes. They did this for about a decade. Since 2016, Chicago area prosecutors have moved to dismiss at least 226 conviction…
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International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Putin
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The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin. USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent John Fritze looks at a case surrounding special education. Data shows men vastly outnumber women in corporate leadership. USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise explains how bald eagles are adapting to …
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Big banks create rescue package for First Republic
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Big banks have created a rescue package worth billions for First Republic Bank. Poland will send fighter jets to Ukraine. USA TODAY National Correspondent Will Carless looks at a crucial legal test for the Antifa ideology. Child mortality has surged. USA TODAY Editor in Chief Nicole Carroll talks about USA TODAY's Women of the Year. Episode Transcr…
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How safe is your money after recent bank collapses?
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USA TODAY Personal Finance and Markets Reporter Elisabeth Buchwald looks at how safe your money is after a turbulent week for banks. Manhattan prosecutors meet with Stormy Daniels. Allies of former President Donald Trump file an ethics complaint against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Progressive Democrats renew a push to make the four-day workweek fede…
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Russian fighter jet collides with US Air Force drone
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A Russian fighter jet collided with a U.S. Air Force drone on Tuesday. USA TODAY Money & Personal Finance Reporter Medora Lee puts the bank collapses in perspective. President Joe Biden signs new executive action on gun background checks. Arizona Republic State Politics and Issues Reporter Ray Stern discusses abortion legislation in Arizona. Novo n…
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Russian mercenary outfit seeking recruits in high schools
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The Russian Wagner Group is seeking recruits in high schools after losing access to prisons. The Biden administration approves the Willow oil project. USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub explains the possible link between face blindness and long COVID. USA TODAY Editor Brett Molina looks at how meetings are changing. Winter weather hits both …
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Regulators offer plan after Silicon Valley Bank collapse
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Regulators are speaking out after last week's Silicon Valley Bank collapse. Eight people are dead after a boat capsized near San Diego. USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise talks about some incentives for going green. March Madness is here. USA TODAY 'Entertain This' Host Ralphie Aversa recaps the Oscars. (Audio: Associated Press) Episo…
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Suburban Evictions: The face of American poverty is changing
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The number of families evicted from their homes in suburbs across the country has been on the rise for years, according to a report from Princeton University's Eviction Lab. USA TODAY Breaking News Reporter Claire Thornton (long-time listeners will recognize her voice as a former host of 5 Things) joins Host James Brown to talk about what's behind …
Silicon Valley Bank was seized by the FDIC Friday in the largest bank failure since 2008. Former President Donald Trump sees support fade among Iowa Republicans. USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes looks at the string of train derailments in the U.S. USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub says New York City rats have been found infect…
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Mexican cartel apologizes for kidnapping, killing Americans
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A Mexican cartel has apologized for kidnapping and killing Americans last week. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell suffers a concussion. Eight people are dead after a shooting in Germany. An asteroid may hit Earth in 2046. A 'Luther' movie is now on Netflix. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Priv…
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SPECIAL: Murdaugh’s town: After the trial of the century, a community struggles to move on
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The grisly Murdaugh murders hang over the town of Hampton, South Carolina, like the Spanish moss on the live oaks that line its roads. Thrust into the national spotlight, Hampton is trying to turn the page on the tragedies and corruption that made it the specter of the nation. But how does it move on? Episode transcript available here Also availabl…
President Joe Biden will outline his new budget proposal Thursday. USA TODAY Health Reporter Ken Alltucker looks at why Americans go abroad for healthcare. USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub looks at the effectiveness of drug TV commercials. A Memphis judge holds the release of more video connected to Tyre Nichols' death. First Lady Jill Bid…
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Kidnapped Americans found dead in Mexico
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Two kidnapped Americans were found dead in Mexico. U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger blasts Fox News host Tucker Carlson. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the central bank will likely raise its key interest rate higher than anticipated. Register-Guard Causes Reporter Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick looks at legal psilocybin in Oregon. Mi…
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Outrage over video showing Ukrainian soldier's apparent execution
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There's outrage this week over a video showing a Ukrainian soldier's apparent execution. President Joe Biden prepares to send a new budget proposal to Congress. USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise talks about a new treaty for the world's oceans. Chalkbeat National Reporter Matt Barnum looks at why so many teachers are quitting. Yosemit…
Another train derailed in Ohio Saturday. President Joe Biden visits Selma. USA TODAY Investigative Reporter Gina Barton looks at what determines how hard police look for missing children. USA TODAY Personal Finance & Markets Reporter Elisabeth Buchwald explains why Americans are in more credit card debt than ever. 13 people are dead after severe we…
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The cost of breakfast is rising. The answer is complicated.
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It's morning again. I marched down the stairs as usual I start with coffee. I prefer a hot breakfast usually with bacon and eggs on toast. And then it hit me, every one of these items cost more than just a few years ago. Of course inflation is the blame but that’s not the whole story. As Mike Ashton, a researcher and financial advisor known as the …
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Murdaugh gets life in prison for murders
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Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife and son. Nick Fuentes has been removed from CPAC. USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes looks at potential solutions to the water crisis in the West. Lisa Leslie sits down with USA TODAY Sports. It's snowing in Hawaii. Episode Transcript available here Also available at a…
Alex Murdaugh has been found guilty of murdering his wife and son. The Justice Department says former President Donald Trump can be sued for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The House Ethics Committee will investigate Rep. George Santos over campaign issues and other allegations. USA TODAY Congress Reporter Candy Woodall looks at mental health …
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Hundreds who raided the Capitol are still free. Why?
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USA TODAY National Correspondent for Extremism and Emerging Issues Will Carless looks at why many identifiable Capitol rioters have not been arrested. Closing arguments continue in the murder trial of Alex Murdaugh. Moms affected by the fentanyl crisis testify before Congress. The U.S. intelligence community says it's unlikely that a foreign advers…
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Supreme Court conservatives skeptical over Biden's student loan plan
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Supreme Court conservatives were skeptical on President Joe Biden's student loan plan during oral arguments Tuesday. USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent John Fritze reports. Drones fly deep into Russia. USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise gives a green energy check-in. Elizabeth Holmes asks for a prison delay after giving birth to an…
Where did COVID-19 come from? USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer reports. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visits Kyiv. A Keto sugar substitute may increase risk for stroke. USA TODAY National Climate & Environment Reporter Dinah Voyles Pulver looks at tensions between lobstermen and advocates working to protect the North Atlantic …
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Supreme Court set to address Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
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The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments this week on President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Rebecca Morin looks at refugees under the Biden administration. USA TODAY and other newspapers drop the Dilbert comic after racist comments by its creator. USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub talks a…
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Do Dogs Smile? Inside the mind of man's best friend
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Need a pick-me-up today? Watch a video of a smiling dog – it should do the trick. You could go for the dog smiling as his owner takes a selfie or the one where the owner is training their puppy to smile on cue. Maybe a whimsical edit of dogs smiling is your thing, or what will really cheer you up is a dog smiling after carefully trying a bite of ca…
President Joe Biden has announced new sanctions on Russia. Alex Murdaugh returns to the stand in his double murder trial. Thousands of animals have died in the wake of the toxic Ohio train derailment. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been fined for hiding billions in investments. Millions of men are leaving the workforce. Episode…
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SPECIAL: The War in Ukraine - One Year Later
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It's been one year since Russia launched its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. USA TODAY World Affairs Correspondent Kim Hjelmgaard has been reporting in Ukraine this month to find out what life is like for ordinary Ukrainians. Kim also visited the front line and spoke with commanders to find out if US and European weaponry is making a difference. An…
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War in Ukraine, the Murdaugh trial and a Blizzard in California
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USA TODAY World Affairs Correspondent Kim Hjelmgaard reports on the one year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Alex Murdaugh faced cross examination in his double murder trial on Thursday. Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to more time in prison for rape and sexual assault. Southern California braces for a blizzard. 'Cocaine Bear' hits…
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White House blames Trump administration and Republicans over Ohio spill
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The White House is blaming the Trump administration and Republicans over the Ohio train derailment and toxic chemical release. Blizzard warnings have been issued near Los Angeles. USA TODAY Senior Data Reporter Doug Caruso looks at whether Amber alerts really work. Idaho Republicans introduce a bill that would criminalize giving mRNA vaccines. USA …
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Biden reaffirms support for Ukraine in Poland
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President Joe Biden reaffirmed support for Ukraine in Poland on Tuesday. USA TODAY National Correspondent Rick Jervis looks at the challenges facing displaced Ukrainian children. The Biden administration proposes new asylum access limits at the border. A winter storm stretches from coast to coast. USA TODAY Money and Personal Finance Reporter Medor…
President Joe Biden made an unannounced trip to Ukraine on Monday. Another major earthquake hits Turkey and Syria. USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent John Fritze looks at the new term. USA TODAY Wellness Reporter David Oliver criticizes the New York Times' coverage of transgender issues. Beaches in Florida could get record seaweed. (Audio: Assoc…
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Blinken says China considering supplying weapons to Russia
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Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says China is pondering supplying weapons to Russia. There are concerns about where U.S. aid to Ukraine is going. USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise talks about zombie fungi. Paid verification is coming to Facebook and Instagram. USA TODAY Consumer Travel Reporter Zach Wichter talks about getting bum…
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A Puzzlemaster's tale: An interview with Will Shortz
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For nearly half a century, Will Shortz has left a lingering mark on the the world of crossword puzzles. After starting his career at Penny Press and Games magazine, he was hired by the The New York Times in 1993 where he still works in 2023. He's also known as NPR's Weekend Edition's Puzzlemaster. He and 5 Things Sunday host James Brown discuss his…
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Fox News hosts privately shot down Trump's election fraud claims
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Fox News hosts privately shot down Trump's election fraud claims, even as they gave airtime to those same claims. USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page talks about the issue of age for female politicians. A Mississippi shooting caps off a violent week of gun violence. The U.S. has ended the search for objects shot down over Alaska and Lake H…
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Ohio residents want answers after toxic train derailment
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Cincinnati Enquirer Health Reporter Brooks Sutherland gives a scene report from Ohio after a train derailment and toxic chemical release. A Georgia grand jury recommends perjury charges in the Trump election interference probe. President Joe Biden confirms that objects shot down by the U.S. last week were not likely spy balloons. USA TODAY Trending…
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Witnesses in Georgia Trump investigation suspected of lying
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Witnesses in Georgia's Trump investigation are suspected of lying. What's that mean for the probe? Default on the debt ceiling may come in July. USA TODAY Personal Finance and Markets Reporter Elisabeth Buchwald explains how to file your taxes in the gig economy. USA TODAY Investigative Data Reporter Jayme Fraser looks at diversity in corporate Ame…
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Unidentified flying objects might have been research or commercial balloons
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The White House says that unidentified flying objects might have been research or commercial balloons. USA TODAY Education Reporter Kayla Jimenez looks at the challenges to get healthy lunches into schools. Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is running for president. Residents in an Ohio town remain concerned about toxic chemicals after a train…
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3 killed, 5 injured in Michigan State shooting
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Three people were killed at a shooting on the Michigan State University campus. A congressman says objects shot down by the U.S. were 'almost certainly' from China. USA TODAY Money and Personal Finance Reporter Medora Lee says inflation concerns may be easing. A Georgia judge has ordered the partial release of a Trump grand jury report. It's Valent…
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Chiefs win second Super Bowl in four years
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The Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl champions, while Rihanna steals the show. USA TODAY Host Ralphie Aversa looks at this year's commercials. USA TODAY Health Reporter Adrianna Rodriguez talks about how serious bird flu might be. Residents return home after evacuation orders following a train derailment and the release of toxic chemicals in Ohio.…
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Money, Divorce and Prenups with Deveney Wells-Gibson
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For every two marriages in America there is one divorce. That's why Deveney Wells-Gibson, a divorce lawyer from San Diego has dedicated her career to the prenup. Wells-Gibson and 5 Things Sunday host James Brown explores divorce and prenups from her point of view. Show notes: Bowling Green National Center for family and marriage research CDC Marria…
Super Bowl LVII is here! We have a preview. Americans are expected to place billions of dollars in bets for the big game. Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts will become the first pair of Black quarterbacks to face off in the Super Bowl. The Kelce brothers will be on opposite sidelines. Former Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles and former P…
Former Vice President Mike Pence has been subpoenaed by the DOJ special counsel in charge of Trump probes. 21,000 people are dead in the Turkey-Syria earthquake. USA TODAY Trending Reporter Wyatte Grantham-Philips talks about efforts to reel in oil company profits. The COO of Southwest Airlines testifies. USA TODAY Editor Anika Reed previews New Yo…
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Republicans begin Biden investigations
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Republicans began Biden investigations with a Twitter hearing on Hunter Biden's laptop. USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen reports. Ukraine's president visits Britain. USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise talks about the water crisis in the West. The death toll rises to 16,000 after the Turkey-Syria earthquake. The N…
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Biden praises economy, spars with GOP in State of the Union
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USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison recaps President Joe Biden's State of the Union. House Republicans ramp up investigations surrounding President Joe Biden. The death toll rises to 9,500 in this week's Middle Eastern earthquake. Zoom will layoff 1,300 people. USA TODAY NBA Reporter Jeff Zillgitt gives some context for Lebron James' …
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Death toll rises to 5,000 after quake hits Turkey, Syria
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More than 5,000 people are now dead and more are missing in rubble after a devastating earthquake. USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page previews President Joe Biden's State of the Union address. Denver has a new approach to homelessness. Defense officials say they did not immediately shoot down the Chinese balloon because they didn't think …
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Spy balloon deepens political divide ahead of Biden's State of the Union
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The U.S. shot down a Chinese spy balloon over the weekend, deepening tensions between the two countries and splitting a political divide at home. USA TODAY Education Reporter Alia Wong explains how more colleges are offering degrees in DEI. The Grammys are in the books. More than 600 people are dead after an earthquake in Turkey and Syria. USA TODA…
5 Things Sunday Host James Brown explores the NFL's Rooney rule which requires teams to interview minority coaches and staff when positions like head coach, general manager, and coordinator positions open. Former NFL executives Andrew Brandt and Doug Whaley, and USA TODAY sports reporters Tom Schad and Tyler Dragon give their insights on the proces…