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USA TODAY Money Editor Charisse Jones takes a look at the market response to President Donald Trump's move pausing reciprocal tariffs for most countries.
A jailed U.S. citizen has been released in a prisoner swap with Russia.
USA TODAY National Immigration Reporter Lauren Villagran discusses how tourists detained by ICE are revealing shocking detention conditions.
International tourists are turning away from the U.S. as a travel destination.
The Masters golf tournament tees off.
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