Hurricane Milton grows 'explosively' stronger, reaches Category 5 status

Hurricane Milton grew to a monster Category 5 storm Monday.

Hospitals are urging emergency steps on possible IV fluid shortages after Hurricane Helene.

USA TODAY Congress, Campaigns and Democracy Reporter Karissa Waddick takes a look at how Georgia became a swing state.

Georgia's abortion ban has been temporarily reinstated.

USA TODAY Editor Karen Weintraub breaks down exclusive USA TODAY/Suffolk University polling showing Vice President Kamala Harris losing ground among Latino voters to former President Donald Trump in two major battleground states.

A judge gives preliminary approval for an NCAA settlement allowing revenue-sharing with college athletes.

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