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Little Caesars says it wasn’t serving DiGiorno pizza in viral video that confused millions
Little Caesars says the company has investigated a viral video showing a shopping cart full of DiGiorno frozen pizzas at a Little Caesars location. Little Caesars says it wasn't serving DiGiorno pizza in viral video that confused millions Little Caesars says the company has investigated a viral video showing a shopping cart full of DiGiorno frozen pizzas at a Little Caesars location.
Cleveland VA medical center under review for mass cancellation of patients tests
The Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center is among several Veterans Affairs hospitals in the country that are under review for claims they are improperly canceling a large number of patients' diagnostic tests. About 300,000 canceled radiology tests at VA medical centers across the United States since 2016 has raised questions about whether some medically important tests were canceled improperly, according to USA Today.
Cadillac headquarters is moving back to metro Detroit after 4 years in New York City
General Motor's luxury brand Cadillac is returning its global headquarters to Warren, Michigan, after nearly four years in New York's SoHo. Cadillac headquarters is moving back to metro Detroit after 4 years in New York City General Motor's luxury brand Cadillac is returning its global headquarters to Warren, Michigan, after nearly four years in New York's SoHo.
Exclusive: More than 16,200 ads hit airwaves to sway Senate vote on Brett Kavanaugh
Republicans are crushing Democrats in the advertising to sway the Senate's vote on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh in a no-holds-barred fight. Exclusive: More than 16,200 ads hit airwaves to sway Senate vote on Brett Kavanaugh Republicans are crushing Democrats in the advertising to sway the Senate's vote on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh in a no-holds-barred fight.
James Comey: ‘All who believe in this country’s values…
"This Republican Congress has proven incapable of fulfilling the Founders' design that 'Ambition must ... counteract ambition.' All who believe in this country's values must vote for Democrats this fall," Comey tweeted.
Ex-OSU coach defends Jordan in abuse scandal but says team doctor…
Former Ohio State wrestling coach Russ Hellickson, a defender of Rep. Jim Jordan, says he told the team doctor that he was making some athletes 'uncomfortable' Ex-OSU coach defends Jordan in abuse scandal but says team doctor made athletes 'uncomfortable' Former Ohio State wrestling coach Russ Hellickson, a defender of Rep. Jim Jordan, says he told the team doctor that he was making some athletes 'uncomfortable' Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://usat.ly/2L0raWX Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, arrives for a Republican conference meeting June 7, 2018 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Jordan denies allegations that he ignored sexual abuse when he was an assistant wrestling coach at Ohio State University decades ago.
Florida Congressman Vern Buchanan: The House Needs to Investigate VA Nursing Homes
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., is calling for a congressional investigation after reports found almost of VA nursing homes across the country are getting the lowest possible marks. Pointing to an investigative articles from USA Today and the Boston Globe which noted many VA run nursing homes suffered from neglect and misconduct, Buchanan wrote the heads of the U.S. House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees and asked for an investigation.
DOJ: Trump’s immigration crackdown ‘diverting’ resources from drug cases
Federal prosecutors in California have taken steps to make it harder to prosecute people smuggling drugs so it can bring more cases against immigrants DOJ: Trump's immigration crackdown 'diverting' resources from drug cases Federal prosecutors in California have taken steps to make it harder to prosecute people smuggling drugs so it can bring more cases against immigrants Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://usat.ly/2tnHfvQ A security officer closes a gate to the Tornillo Port of Entry as mayors and others try and enter to visit with immigrant minors who are housed there June 21, 2018 in Tornillo, Texas.
Trump’s Mar-a-Lago visits cost Coast Guard nearly $20M
Records obtained by USA TODAY include only the Coast Guard's extra costs for 16 trips to South Florida since his inauguration in January 2017 Trump's Mar-a-Lago visits cost Coast Guard nearly $20M Records obtained by USA TODAY include only the Coast Guard's extra costs for 16 trips to South Florida since his inauguration in January 2017 Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://usat.ly/2taFm5U A U.S. Coast Guard boat passes in front of the Mar-a-Lago Resort where President Donald Trump stays occasionally on weekends.
Texas billboard tells ‘liberals’ to keep driving until they leave the state
"Liberals please continue on I-40 until you have left our GREAT STATE OF TEXAS," a photo of the sign reads. Texas billboard tells 'liberals' to keep driving until they leave the state "Liberals please continue on I-40 until you have left our GREAT STATE OF TEXAS," a photo of the sign reads.
Weekend picks for book lovers, including ‘First in Line,’ a look at vice presidents
Spend your weekend reading 'First in Line: Presidents, Vice Presidents and the Pursuit of Power.' Plus more recommendations from our book reviewers.
White House defends Melania Trump’s ‘Be Best’ plan in copying Obama-era booklet
White House swings back at critics who say her Be Best campaign to promote kids' well-being copied a booklet by the Obama administration. White House defends Melania Trump's 'Be Best' plan in copying Obama-era booklet White House swings back at critics who say her Be Best campaign to promote kids' well-being copied a booklet by the Obama administration.
As James Comey takes stage, where does Robert Mueller’s investigation stand?
Nearly a year after Comey's dismissal and the appointment of Mueller, who was Comey's predecessor at the FBI, the Russia investigation has advanced on multiple fronts. As James Comey takes stage, where does Robert Mueller's investigation stand? Nearly a year after Comey's dismissal and the appointment of Mueller, who was Comey's predecessor at the FBI, the Russia investigation has advanced on multiple fronts.
Escaping her past, kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart moves forward
Activist Elizabeth Smart, 30 poses for a portrait, on March 27, 2018, following an interview with USA TODAY, in New York. After being kidnapped from her home at age 14 and rescued nine months later, Smart has used her ordeal to become a champion for child safety.
This giant, floating garbage dump has us talking serious trash
This giant, floating garbage dump has us talking serious trash The news everyone's talking about today. #TheShortList Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://usat.ly/2DLtOs8 What a waste.
Weekend picks for book lovers: Tom Hanks, Amy Tan
Weekend picks for book lovers: Tom Hanks, Amy Tan Spend your weekend reading 'Uncommon Type' by Tom Hanks. Plus more recommendations by USA TODAY's book reviewers.
Who else spends money at President Trump’s properties?
Who else spends money at President Trump's properties? Other GOP politicians are hosting events at their president's properties Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://usat.ly/2vGdwgo More than $216,000 has flowed to an array of Trump properties from other political committees since the start of last year, according to a USA TODAY tally of campaign reports. Not surprisingly, the Republican National Committee leads the pack - spending more than $149,000, much of it at the Trump International Hotel in Washington.
Live Stream: General James Mattis testifies to the House Armed Services Committee
Live Stream: General James Mattis testifies to the House Armed Services Committee USA TODAY network will provide live coverage of this event Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://usat.ly/2shkV7m
Trump budget hard on ‘forgotten’ rural American supporters
Trump budget hard on 'forgotten' rural American supporters Trump's budget could be punishing for the rural, working-class voters who overwhelmingly supported him Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://usat.ly/2rQU26R WASHINGTON - Sen. Al Franken, the former comedian from Minnesota, had a not-so-funny response to President Trump's first budget that relies on deep cuts to the nation's health care and safety-net programs: "This piece of legislation is cruel," said Franken, who co-chairs the Senate rural health caucus. It could be particularly punishing for the rural, working-class voters who overwhelmingly supported Trump, according to a USA TODAY review.