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What to expect when visiting Alaska in the summer: Where to go and the one thing you won't see

From getting there to where to find a vacation or car rental and what weather to expect, here's what to know before heading to Alaska this summer.       [Author: USA TODAY]
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Bug infestations, tent-lined streets: California's homelessness crisis is at a tipping point. Will a $12B plan put a dent in it?

Homelessness in California has been spiraling out of control for decades – and then came COVID-19. Will a $12B investment bring meaningful results?       [Author: USA TODAY]
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COVID-19 probe in China, less coal, 15% tax: What we learned from the G-7 summit in Cornwall

G-7 summit in Cornwall wraps up with calls to challenge China. Later, President Joe Biden will travel to Brussels, but only after he has tea with Queen Elizabeth.       [Author: USA TODAY]
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Denmark team doctor says Christian Eriksen suffered cardiac arrest at Euro 2020: 'He was gone'

Christian Eriksen suffered cardiac arrest after he collapsed during a Euro 2020 match on Saturday. The Danish midfielder is in stable condition now.       [Author: USA TODAY]
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Michelle Wie West wants to open golf's doors to more girls of color

Golfer Michelle Wie West is fighting to open more doors in golf for girls of color. Her belief is playing the game opens doors in the business world.       [Author: USA TODAY]
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Will the stock market take a breather? Here's what the second half of 2021 could look like for your retirement investments

The stock market is poised to keep climbing in the second half of 2021 and beyond as the economy recovers. But it could be a bumpy ride for 401(k)s.       [Author: USA TODAY]
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Vaccines key to preventing potential fall surge in US cases; global vaccine donations aren't enough, WHO says: COVID-19 updates

COVID-19 variants could lead to a fall surge in U.S. cases after months of decline, if more people don't get vaccinated. Latest COVID updates.       [Author: USA TODAY]
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Qualified immunity divides lawmakers in police reform talks. What is that legal defense?

Police reform talks hinge on a legal doctrine that protects police in civil suits. Its fate will have consequences for policing going forward.       [Author: USA TODAY]
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'My health was off the rails and I knew it': How intermittent fasting changed everything

I've never been lighter, healthier or more in control of my body than at this very moment.       [Author: Louisville Courier Journal]
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Will virtual onboarding for new workers be the norm post-pandemic? Some experts think so

Many experts believe that virtual onboarding will stay post-pandemic as traditional methods haven't worked as well for new hires prior to COVID-19.       [Author: USA TODAY]
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'Too old to fight that fight,' Bryan Price happily stepped away from modern MLB

Price, who retired as the Phillies pithing coach in Oct. 2020, has no regrets about his decision. He says he no longer was in love with the game.       [Author: USA TODAY]
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Lingering lead: Biden plan to eliminate old pipes highlights longstanding contamination in communities of color

Lead pipes are just one source of the toxin that still plagues families, particularly those who are of color or low income.       [Author: USA TODAY]
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G-7 final day: What's happening, and what we we've learned so far

It's the final day of the G-7 summit in Cornwall. Later, President Joe Biden will travel to Brussels. Before that, he'll have tea with the queen.       [Author: USA TODAY]
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Don't get 'woke,' get serious about saving democracy. The Civil War can still be lost.

Until Republicans stop the madness, support must go only to candidates who renounce the Big Lie, xenophobia, voter suppression and violent insurrection.       [Author: USA TODAY]
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'Laws in search of problems that don't exist': Republicans try to ban critical race theory in colleges

As more state legislatures try to ban critical race theory in colleges, free speech advocates say worrisome precedents are being set across the U.S.       [Author: USA TODAY]
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Adesanya wins rematch to retain UFC middleweight title

Israel Adesanya scored a unanimous decision victory against Marvin Vettori to retain his middleweight title at UFC 263.       [Author: USA TODAY]
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Opinion: Clippers' Kawhi Leonard, Paul George finally show what they can be as a duo in Game 3 vs. Jazz

In arguably the most important game of their partnership to date, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard combined for 65 points as the Clippers beat the Jazz.       [Author: USA TODAY]
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Who is Naftali Bennet, Israel's next prime minister if Benjamin Netanyahu is ousted?

Naftali Bennett, Israel's hard-charging, high-tech millionaire was perhaps best known for his inflammatory remarks on the Palestinian conflict.       [Author: USA TODAY]
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Nate Diaz nearly pulls off miracle stoppage late in loss at UFC 263

Leon Edwards was able to hold off a furious final push from Nate Diaz to earn a decision win in their UFC 263 bout.       [Author: USA TODAY]
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Moreno makes history in becoming first Mexico-born UFC champion

Brandon Moreno defeated Deiveson Figueiredo via submission to capture the flyweight title at UFC 263.       [Author: USA TODAY]
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In first federal ruling on vaccine mandates, judge sides with Houston hospital, dismissing claims from staff resisters

Houston Methodist was the first U.S. hospital to mandate employee vaccines and suspended 170 who refused. The dismissal could have a ripple effect.       [Author: USA TODAY]
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UFC fighter snaps opponent's arm, gets stoppage win

Paul Craig snapped Jamahal Hill's arm in a triangle and then pummeled him with strikes to get the stoppage win at UFC 263.       [Author: USA TODAY]
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Clippers 132; Jazz 106: Kawhi Leonard and Paul George come up big in must-win Game 3

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George combined for 65 points as Los Angeles rolled to a 132-106 win to cut Utah's series lead to 2-1.       [Author: USA TODAY]
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UFC fighter injures leg celebrating after scoring TKO win in just 7 seconds

In his UFC debut, Terrance McKinney stopped Matt Frevola via strikes 7 seconds into their bout at UFC 263 but hurt his leg in the ensuing celebration.       [Author: USA TODAY]
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Michael Phelps' presence lingers at Olympic swimming trials 5 years after his last race

For the first time since 1996, the U.S. Olympic swimming trials are being held without the best swimmer to ever dive into the pool.       [Author: USA TODAY]
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E3 2021: 'Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora' and 'Mario + Rabbids,' rest of latest video game announcements

From the first day of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3): new video games and updates from Ubisoft. Plus Gearbox's 'Tiny Tina's Wonderlands.'       [Author: USA TODAY]
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Best Buy is having an epic 3-day sale just in time for Father's Day 2021

Father's Day 2021 is just around the corner, and you can save on tons of tech for dad, including TVs, tablets and more, at the Best Buy 3-day sale—shop now.       [Author: Reviewed]
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NBA reprimands Nets security guard who shoved Bucks' P.J. Tucker during altercation with Kevin Durant

The security guard won't work any remaining games in Milwaukee after intervening in the scuffle and knocking P.J. Tucker out of the way.       [Author: USA TODAY]
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England reopening in question as Delta variant concerns rise; TSA marks pandemic milestone as travel ramps up: COVID-19 updates

The rollback of the England's lockdown restrictions may have hit a snag due to the highly-transmissible Delta variant. Latest COVID-19 news.       [Author: USA TODAY]
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14 injured in Austin entertainment district shooting; police arrest 1 suspect

Austin police have arrested one man in connection with an overnight shooting that injured 14 people, officials said.       [Author: Austin American-Statesman]
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