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'I was being a dad': Embattled school leader's heated exchange with reporter caps disastrous week

After a disastrous start to Louisville's school year, superintendent Marty Pollio was not in the mood to defend his parenting to a reporter.

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https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/08/11/louisville-schools-superintendent-being-a-dad-presser/70579824007/?utm_source=press.coop

Vanna White will be absent from some 'Wheel of Fortune' episodes next season: Here's why

The longtime co-host had to miss a day of taping for "Teachers Week", according to a source. The new season will premiere this fall.      #press

https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2023/08/11/wheel-of-fortune-2023-vanna-white-missing/70579530007/?utm_source=press.coop

Baltimore Orioles announcer Kevin Brown breaks silence on suspension controversy

Kevin Brown wrote in a social media thread that "recent media reports have mischaracterized my relationship with my adopted hometown Orioles."

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https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/orioles/2023/08/11/broadcaster-kevin-brown-addresses-orioles-controversy-social-media/70577212007/?utm_source=press.coop

Move over, 'Barbie': Why 'Red, White & Royal Blue' is the gayest movie this summer

"Barbie" isn't the gayest movie of the summer. Amazon Prime's "Red, White & Royal Blue" (based on a novel) is, thanks to its fearless gay sex scenes.

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https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2023/08/11/red-white-royal-blue-movie-gayer-than-barbie/70468431007/?utm_source=press.coop

Woody Harrelson for RFK Jr.? Post with actor wearing Kennedy hat sees mixed response

Kennedy's wife, Cheryl Hines, a former "Curb Your Enthusiasm" actress, posted an Instagram photo with Woody Harrelson wearing a blue Kennedy 2024 hat.

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https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/08/11/woody-harrelson-for-rfk-jr-actor-poses-with-kennedy-2024-hat/70574123007/?utm_source=press.coop

'Should I send the feds a thank-you card?' Victor Conte revisits BALCO scandal

Netflix documentary "Untold: Hall of Shame," premieres Tuesday and examines the BALCO performance-enhancing drug scandal that shook the sports world.

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https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2023/08/11/netflix-documentary-victor-conte-balco-drug-scandal-20-years-ago/70556486007/?utm_source=press.coop

'No real warning': As Maui fire death toll rises to 55, questions surface over alerts. Live updates

Wildfires in Maui have killed at least 55 people and the death toll could rise as crews continue to battle the blazes and search for missing people.

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https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/08/11/maui-hawaii-fire-live-updates/70573053007/?utm_source=press.coop

What 'The Red Zone' on college campuses teaches us about sexual assault

While opinions differ on "The Red Zone" experts agree more needs to be done to educate college students on sexual assault.

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https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2023/08/11/sexual-assault-college-campus-red-zone/70484634007/?utm_source=press.coop

'In office longer than we've been alive': Voters say why age matters to them for McConnell, Biden, more

McConnell's latest episode underscores a debate about whether elected officials, including President Biden, are staying on the public stage too long.

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https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/08/11/how-old-is-mitch-mcconnell/70504666007/?utm_source=press.coop

'Burnt down to ashes': Families search for missing people in Maui as death count climbs

Families are searching for missing loved ones as internet and cell service is still down in parts of Maui because of the deadly wildfires.

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https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/08/10/people-missing-in-maui/70571605007/?utm_source=press.coop

'Toxic': Joe Manchin says he has 'absolutely' considered leaving the Democratic Party

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., revealed in a new interview he has "absolutely" thought about leaving the Democratic Party to become an independent.      #press

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/08/10/joe-manchin-leaving-democratic-party-toxic/70570994007/?utm_source=press.coop

Donald Trump's Jan. 6 trial: Jack Smith proposes trial date of Jan. 2

A federal judge will set the schedule for the trial, which Smith would like to open less than two weeks before the Jan. 15 Iowa caucuses.

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https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/08/10/donald-trumps-jan-6-trial-jack-smith-proposes-trial-date-of-jan-2/70569055007/?utm_source=press.coop

Man attacked by 'aggressive' grizzly bear in Wyoming's Shoshone National Forest

A man was hospitalized with injuries after a grizzly bear attack in the Shoshone National Forest, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department said.      #press

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/outdoors/2023/08/08/wyoming-man-attacked-by-grizzly-bear-in-shoshone-national-forest/70553194007/?utm_source=press.coop

Game maker mashes up Monopoly and Scrabble for 'addicting' new challenge: What to know

Two of the most popular and time-honored tabletop games got the crossover treatment this summer. How to play, reviews and more.

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https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/08/03/monopoly-scrabble-game-how-to-play/70520136007/?utm_source=press.coop

187,000 jobs added in July as unemployment falls to 3.5%

Employers added 187,000 jobs in July amid high interest rates and inflation. Unemployment fell to 3.5%      #press

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/08/04/jobs-report-july/70525471007/?utm_source=press.coop

190 people evacuated from Delta flight after tires catch fire, burst while landing

190 passengers were evacuated from a Delta flight at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Wednesday afternoon.

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https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2023/08/02/delta-plane-catches-fire-passengers-evacuated/70518189007/?utm_source=press.coop

The military ordered big steps to stop extremism. Two years later, it shows no results

USA TODAY identified 20 reforms the military proposed in 2021. Today, most steps appear stalled, and the most important ones haven't happened.

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https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2023/07/21/defense-secretary-lloyd-austin-extremism-reforms/70429571007/?utm_source=press.coop

Shop 10 best Amazon deals on

Revlon, Samsung and Apple

Get ready for back-to-school season (and beyond) with these Amazon deals on beauty tools, earbuds, coffee makers and more.

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https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/reviewed/2023/08/03/best-amazon-deals-sales/70519557007/?utm_source=press.coop