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Supreme Court blocks abortion restrictions over conservatives' dissent - USA TODAY    USA TODAY A divided Supreme Court halted abortion restrictions in Louisiana until the justices decide if the law varies from a Texas law they blocked in 2016.

President Trump's gaffe touts 'abolition of civil rights' at National Prayer Breakfast    USA TODAY WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Thursday outlined the importance of faith in American society in a speech that at times mirrored his State of the ...

Trump taps Fox News reporter to lead US anti-propaganda initiative    USA TODAY Lea Gabrielle, a Fox News reporter and former Navy pilot, will lead the agency charged with exposing and countering disinformation from Russia.

Jeff Bezos accuses National Enquirer parent of 'extortion and blackmail' attempt    USA TODAY Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is firing back at National Enquirer owner AMI over what he is calling an "extortion and blackmail" attempt by the tabloid.

'Young and the Restless' plans storyline honoring Kristoff St. John and his character    USA TODAY "Y&R" will honor the late Kristoff St. John during Friday's episode of the long-running soap opera, and again with a new storyline in April.

Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, baseball pioneer and first black manager, dies at 83    USA TODAY Frank Robinson, the first player to win MVP awards in both leagues and the first African-American manager in MLB, passed away Thursday.

Bob Massi, Fox News legal analyst and 'Property Man' host, has died    USA TODAY Bob Massi — a Nevada lawyer, host of "Bob Massi Is the Property Man" and Fox News legal analyst — died Wednesday after a battle with cancer, his law firm ...

'It wasn't sarcastic': Pelosi takes on viral clapping during Trump's State of the Union    USA TODAY While Nancy Pelosi became an instant meme after her notorious clapping at President Trump's State of the Union, she says she wasn't being sarcastic.

Trump's tax returns: Democrats moving slowly to demand them    USA TODAY WASHINGTON – House Democrats will hold their first hearing on presidential tax returns Thursday afternoon. But even the hearing – a broad look at legislative ...

Winter storm: Blizzard, ice, floods, thunderstorms blast central US    USA TODAY A potent storm slammed the central U.S. on Thursday, bringing a ferocious mix of wild weather that closed schools and left thousands powerless.

Death rates, ER waits: Where every VA hospital lags, leads other care    USA TODAY A USA TODAY analysis of Veterans Affairs data provides the broadest picture of how each of 146 VA medical centers compares with non-VA care.

Sears saved in last-minute bankruptcy sale to chairman Eddie Lampert    USA TODAY A federal judge on Thursday approved a last-minute deal to save Sears in shrunken form, giving the death-defying retailer a second chance at life.

Fact check: What Trump said (and didn't) during his State of the Union address    USA TODAY WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump used his second State of the Union address on Tuesday to push the familiar themes of his administration – urging a ...

NBA trade deadline, winter storm, San Francisco gas explosion: 5 things to know Thursday    USA TODAY Slow-moving Arctic front could bring more heavy snow in the Midwest, the NBA trade deadline is here and more things to start your Thursday morning.

Justin Fairfax sex assault allegation: Virginia lt. gov. denies claim    USA TODAY Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax acknowledges that he had a consensual encounter with a colleague in a Boston hotel during the 2004 Democratic national ...

Democratic women clapped for Trump. Really.    USA TODAY We're replaying Nancy Pelosi clapping during the State of the Union and counting down the days until "Game of Thrones" comes back into our lives. It's Ashley ...

President Donald Trump shifts, signals optimism on government funding, border talks    USA TODAY WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump signaled optimism Thursday about the progress of congressional talks on border security, just a week after telling ...

BB&T, SunTrust announce $66 billion merger, create sixth-largest US bank    USA TODAY BB&T and SunTrust are merging to create the sixth-largest U.S. bank in a deal valued at about $66 billion.

MNG/Digital First Media launches proxy fight for seats on USA TODAY owner Gannett's board    USA TODAY A hedge fund-owned newspaper company with its eyes on Gannett Co. has launched a hostile bid to take control of the company's board of directors.

NBA trade deadline: Winners, losers and how NFL played second fiddle    USA TODAY Anthony Davis was the biggest story line, yet there was no shortage of heavy-hitting activity around the NBA. Major League Baseball this is not.