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Anti-Semitism is still alive in Germany as Jews face ‘disturbing’ discrimination
Germany’s120,000 Jews face rising anti-Semitism from recent Muslim migrants and a resurgent right-wing nationalist movement spawned by the newcomers.
USA TODAY’s 10 best new TV shows of 2017
From ‘Big Little Lies’ to ‘The Bold Type,’ it was a great year for new TV.
Tax reform is done: Here’s how it matters to you
Income tax rates are heading lower, but losing deductions could be a painful trade-off for some Americans.
Send us your year-end review letters for 2017
USA TODAY Opinion asks readers to submit their year-end reviews of 2017.
We laughed. We cried. This is what we read most in 2017.
Disasters, wonders and the disarmingly mundane most lured readers in 2017.
‘Multiple’ fatalities as Amtrak train derails, dangles over highway in Washington state
Several vehicleson I-5 were struck by derailed train cars tumbling down from the tracks above,Pierce County Sheriff’s Department spokesman Ed Troyer said.
Atlanta airport’s main and backup power lines flow through same tunnel damaged by fire
The Atlanta airport’s main and backup power supplies flow through the same tunnel and were damaged by the fire from failed electrical equipment.
Seven days of heroin: Elliana’s story
When we met Stephanie Gaffney, she was recovering well from addiction. Then she overdosed. What happened to her? What would happen to her daughter?