Get context, not just headlines. Every weekday The Excerpt brings USA TODAY's award-winning journalists from across the nation together to unpack America's most pressing stories — from politics and culture to sports and entertainment — with host 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.
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