South Carolina’s Aliyah Boston and Iowa’s Caitlin Clark — candidates for Player of the Year — are among 10 who can change a game’s outcome in a flash.
Author: Lindsay Schnell, USA TODAY
‘The tragedy continues’: Second Missouri officer won’t recover from Joplin shooting, police say
Patrol officer Jake Reed’s family says his donated organs will “bring life” to others. Another officer, Benjamin Cooper, died on Wednesday.
FEMA is accepting applications for COVID-19 funeral assistance: What to know and how to apply
FEMA processed more than 222,000 applications from mid-April to late June in 2021 after opening the program, according to report released last month.
‘Stealth omicron’ slightly more infectious, but no worse than original, Walensky says: COVID updates
Public health experts have said the stealth omicron may slow down current drop in infections across the U.S., but likely won’t stop it. Live updates.
Will Americans need another booster shot in the future? Dr. Fauci isn’t sure: COVID-19 updates
‘We have the tools’ to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, CDC director says. But no one knows yet whether more boosters will be necessary. Latest news.
The Kyle Rittenhouse verdict, explained: ‘If you believe him when he says self-defense, then you have to acquit him’
Why did jurors acquit Kyle Rittenhouse on all charges? “If you’ve got them convinced of self-defense, that’s it,” one legal expert told USA TODAY.
Pediatricians warn of virus’ impact on kids, urge parents to vaccinate them; weekly new infections again surpass 600,000: COVID-19 updates
New infections aren’t near January numbers, but they have again risen above 600,000 per week. 34 states are seeing increases. COVID updates.
Kyle Rittenhouse judge has gotten his share of criticism. Can a judge be removed from a case? Not likely.
The judge in Kyle Rittenhouse’s murder trial has been under fire for multiple reasons. Here’s why getting him removed is near impossible.
Infections edge higher in 24 states as weather turns colder; Britain approves Merck pill for COVID patients: Live updates
COVID-19 infections appear to be creeping higher in about half of U.S. states as winter approaches. Is there another surge? Latest news.
Federal advisory committee, CDC director to decide on vaccines for kids ages 5-11: COVID-19 updates
A federal advisory committee is meeting Tuesday to decide whether to recommend coronavirus vaccines to children ages 5 to 11. Latest COVID news.