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The Christmas weekend's biggest disappointment was the star-studded "Babylon," starring Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie.

Putin said in a state television interview that Russia is “prepared to negotiate some acceptable outcomes with all the participants of this process.”

The Army veteran who helped the family relocate to the Ozarks said the last year has been traumatic as escapes slowed.

The three buses were carrying around 110 to 130 people, according to Tatiana Laborde of SAMU First Response, a relief agency.

Millions of people hunkered down against a deep freeze Sunday to ride out the winter storm that has killed at least 34 people across the United States and is expected to claim more lives after trapping some residents inside houses with heaping snow drifts and knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses.

Music in 2022; What were the trends? What were the disappointments? 5 Things Sunday host James Brown sat down with USA TODAY music reporter Melissa Ruggieri to talk about the year of music in 2022.

NFL Network will air a tripleheader of games on Saturday, with all three potentially impacting the playoff picture.

You won't find "A Charlie Brown Christmas" airing on TV this year, but starting Dec. 22, it's streaming on Apple TV+ for free through Christmas Day.

It's Christmas Eve, and Santa Claus has a busy night of delivering presents. Here's how you can follow the big man's location.

You can't mention Santa Claus without Christmas, but how did the character become the jolly, red suit-wearing character we see today?

The flu is starting to fade in much of the U.S. after an early and strong start to the season. According the CDC, the number of hospital admissions fell for the second week. But it is still out there

'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery' hits streaming. Director Rian Johnson and star Janelle Monae get you excited.

Amid low compensation and high stress, vacancies remain widespread in certain schools and subjects.

Winter weather is moving in across the Plains and Midwest, and airlines are already beginning to issue waivers and cancel flights.

A blast of arctic air advanced over much of the U.S. on Thursday, triggering dramatic temperature drops and blizzard conditions.

The bipartisan bill provides billions for Ukraine, pay raises for troops, and disaster aid. Extension of a pandemic-era child tax credit was left out.

Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie talk about working together as 'Babylon' hits theaters this weekend.

Israel’s designated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has formed a new government.

The House report says the IRS failed to conduct mandatory reviews of Trump's tax returns, and it recommends a new federal law requiring the audits.

To avoid being conscripted to fight in Ukraine, many Russians flee their country for neighboring Georgia. While Russians' hosts receive them warily, Ukrainians ask: What have you done to help us?

Biden promised staunch support for Ukraine as he welcomed Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House during the Ukraine leader's whirlwind trip to the US.

USA TODAY Movie Critic Brian Truitt gives some of his favorite movies of the year.

USA TODAY Wellness Reporter David Oliver about what experts say is the best way to support loved ones - and even yourself - through the grieving process. Here's a link to Oliver's story about mourning his father.

The Secure 2.0 Act could become law as Congress finalizes a bill to avoid a government shutdown. That would mean changes for 401(k) retirement plans.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will make his first trip to Washington since Russia began its violent invasion of Ukraine in February.

Migrants in Juarez, Mexico, watched and waited for a shift in U.S. immigration policy as the fight over Title 42 expulsions reached the Supreme Court.

Less than 24 hours after its launch, Twitter has deleted posts referring to a policy that prohibited users from linking to certain rival social media websites, including what the company described Sunday as “prohibited platforms” Facebook, Instagram and Mastodon.

The number of cases of 'child sextortion' is rising so much that the FBI and DHS have issued a national public safety alert.

The president's plan for mass student loan debt relief is stalled, but college affordability experts say larger question about cost remains unanswered

Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of rape in his LA trial as he continues to face legal repercussions from #MeToo allegations.

The House committee investigating the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021, labeled Donald Trump the 'central cause' of the riot.

A winter storm will continue to bring snow, freezing rain, sleet and rain to the Northeast through the start of the weekend.

Finding the perfect gift for your loved one’s this holiday season is always a challenge. From toys to essential household items, here’s the best accessible gifts on the market.

The power dynamic with some police unions has shifted. Some leaders have tried to lead change, others have made concessions and some are fighting it.

The Anti-Defamation League counted nearly 3000 anti-semitic incidents in the U.S. last year, an all-time high and up from 34% from the previous year.

The Brittney Griner-Viktor Bout prisoner exchange highlighted the secret, chaotic, divisive and sometimes weird world of global prisoner negotiation.

The amount of travel, especially around the holidays has rebounded to pre-COVID levels, but one aspect of traveling, business travelers, hasn't rebounded as much. Could this be why flights are so expensive?

Argentina is looking for its first World Cup title since 1986.

The 2020-21 college football bowl season was a terrible year for the businesses running the bowls, but not so much for the people in charge.

Pharmacies across the country have been cutting back hours and shuttering stores, which may hinder access to prescriptions.

The House Jan. 6 committee will vote Monday on urging the Justice Department to charge Donald Trump related to the Capitol riot, reports said.

Twitter suspended the accounts of several journalists this week, including reporters from the Times, Post, CNN and other outlets.

Fonda, who revealed months earlier that she had begun chemotherapy treatment, shared that her cancer is now in remission.

African leaders came to President Biden's summit to gauge Washington’s seriousness in becoming a more reliable partner than it’s been in the past.

The Education Department is reviewing comments asking that access to period products be mandated by Title IX, reversing an earlier position.

Isaiah Lee, who assailed Dave Chappelle onstage in May, pleaded no contest to battery and entering a restricted area during a live event.

While Twitter hasn't explained why the accounts were suspend, Elon Musk accused journalists of sharing private information about his whereabouts.

Under President Donald Trump, about 70,000 asylum-seekers were forced to wait in Mexico for U.S. hearings under the policy introduced in January 2019.

The bill authorizes a 4.6% pay raise for military and civilian workers. It also sends $500 million more in aid to Ukraine than Biden had proposed.

Ronald Greene was brutally beaten and died during a State Police arrest on May 10, 2019, following a two-parish, high-speed chase.