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OnPolitics: 'Over to you, Congress' - USA TODAY OnPolitics: 'Over to you, Congress' - USA TODAY Trump Bets the U.S. Economy on Tariffs - The New York Times Here's why the US has seen tornadoes, floods and extreme heat in the past few weeks - CNN China Steps Up Trade War and Plans Blacklist of U.S. Firms - The New York Times OnPolitics: 'Over to you, Congress' - USA TODAY Posted: 30 May 2019 04:17 PM PDT CLOSE Special counsel Robert Mueller speaks on May 29, 2019.   (Photo: Jim Lo Scalzo/epa-EFE) Robert Mueller  spoke: The special counsel made his first public comments this week after his years-long investigation into Russia and President Donald Trump . The takeaway? Mueller couldn't charge Trump with obstruction of justice even if he wanted to  because he wasn't allowed . It simply "wasn't an option...

'Don't say we didn't warn you!' - USA TODAY 'Don't say we didn't warn you!' - USA TODAY Missouri abortion clinic, 2020 Democratic candidates, 'Star Wars': 5 things you need to know Friday - USA TODAY Tornado warnings are meant to save lives. Why do some people roll their eyes? - USA TODAY 'Don't say we didn't warn you!' - USA TODAY Posted: 30 May 2019 04:15 PM PDT CLOSE It's Thursday, and the only thing ballsier than an Air Force pilot is what one drew in the sky "unintentionally."  It's Ashley with my pal Kirk Bado.  Let's get to today's top news. But first, sound it out: Scripps National Spelling Bee finalists aced some super tough words this week. Betcha can't  spell these 12 championship-level words. China is feeling feisty C...

Olympian John Carlos on 1968 Brent Musburger criticism: He 'doesn't even exist in my mind' - USA TODAY Olympian John Carlos on 1968 Brent Musburger criticism: He 'doesn't even exist in my mind' - USA TODAY Posted: 30 May 2019 01:55 PM PDT CLOSE WASHINGTON — In 1968, a young sportswriter named Brent Musburger wrote a column for a long-forgotten newspaper called The Chicago American . He wrote about  the Olympic protests of John Carlos and Tommie Smith , who raised their black-gloved fists on the podium after winning medals in the 200-meter sprint at the Summer Games in Mexico City. The headline on Musburger's story, according to The Nation , was "Bizarre Protest by Smith, Carlos Tarnishes Medals." The notable line from Musburger, who was 29 at the time: "Smith and Carlos looked like a couple of black-skinned storm troopers." Fifty...

USA vs. Qatar, U-20 World Cup 2019: Time, TV schedule and live stream - Stars and Stripes FC USA vs. Qatar, U-20 World Cup 2019: Time, TV schedule and live stream - Stars and Stripes FC Robert De Niro, 1,000+ prosecutors make the case for indicting President Trump in new video - USA TODAY Princess Diana death attraction at National Enquirer Live? Not exactly - USA TODAY USA vs. Nigeria, U-20 World Cup 2019: Time, TV schedule and live stream - Stars and Stripes FC USA vs. Qatar, U-20 World Cup 2019: Time, TV schedule and live stream - Stars and Stripes FC Posted: 30 May 2019 06:00 AM PDT The United States Under-20 Men's National Team wrap up their world cup group stage efforts with a match against Qatar. Chances of advancement to the knockout stage look good for the Americans. That's the simple outlook. A win or a draw would pretty much guarantee their place, while they could even sneak in with a loss. The...