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Parents have questions amid confusing guidance
I'm USA TODAY editor-in-chief Nicole Carroll, and this is The Backstory, insights into our biggest stories of the week. If you'd…
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Is coffee healthy for weight loss? Can it stunt growth? Myths debunked
Ah, coffee. The first thing you drink when you wake up, the beverage you rely on to cure your afternoon…
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More extreme heat and weather this weekend
A heat dome building in the northern Rockies will lead to higher temperatures. A new fire is burning in Butte County, within…
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CDC director says unvaccinated most affected by COVID pandemic
All 50 states reported more COVID-19 cases in the most recent 7-day period than in the week before, a USA TODAY analysis…
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Vaccinated Americans may be able to cross this August
Canadian borders could be reopening to U.S. travelers this summer. During a call with the country’s premiers, Canada Prime Minister…
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over 125 dead, thousands homeless in flash floods
Over 125 people have died in Belgium and western Europe due to the flooding from the week's heavy rains. Aerial…
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Paris Jackson, Matt Bomer on new FX series
When Matt Bomer and Paris Jackson found out "American Horror Stories" would be taking viewers back to the original Murder…
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Rapper’s ‘Just a Friend’ endures in pop culture
With an off-key warble of a few words – “You, you got what I need” – Biz Markie established himself…
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Native American activists urge Biden to hear them out on sacred lands
The Red Road to D.C. started last week at the coastal Lummi nation north of Seattle and will finish on…
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Final look at full NCAA tournament field
Following one of the most unpredictable seasons in college basketball history due to COVID-19, Selection Sunday is finally here. The…
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The Ultimate Trip To Thailand On $20 A Day
If you’re looking for a luxurious vacation that doesn’t require you to empty out your bank account, Thailand is the…
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Spirit Airlines is shedding its bad reputation
It wasn’t so long ago that Spirit Airlines launching new service in a city would be met with a collective…
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Beyoncé, Billie Eilish win, more live highlights
Taylor Swift and Dua Lipa are ready to rumble but it was Beyoncé and Billie Eilish who who struck first at Sunday's Grammy…
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