USA TODAY’s daily news podcast, The Excerpt (formerly 5 Things), brings you a curated mix of the most important headlines seven mornings a week. We also deliver special deep-dive episodes on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons on the most compelling topics in culture, entertainment, sports, politics, and more. Give us fifteen minutes a day, we'll give you all of the headlines, none of the chaos. Hosted by Taylor Wilson and Dana Taylor.
USA TODAY World Affairs Correspondent Kim Hjelmgaard reports on the one year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Alex Murdaugh faced cross examination in his double murder trial on Thursday.
Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to more time in prison for rape and sexual assault.
Southern California braces for a blizzard.
'Cocaine Bear' hits theaters.
CORRECTION: A previous version of the podcast misstated our guest Kim Hjelmgaard's location.
(Audio: Universal Pictures)
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