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The six teams that could break through and make their first College Football Playoff
Just 14 teams have made the College Football Playoff in the nine years of the format.
Six teams capable of breaking through, led by USC, Penn State.
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Burger King must face whopper of a lawsuit alleging burgers are too small, says judge
A judge ruled against Burger King's request to dismiss the a class action lawsuit, meaning the company will have to face plaintiffs in court.
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US LBM is the new sponsor of college football's coaches poll
US LBM is partnering with the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY Sports to sponsor the coaches poll for the next four seasons.
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'AGT': Howie Mandel, Terry Crews' Golden Buzzer acts face off in Top 2 finale showdown
Murmuration and Chioma & The Atlanta Drum Academy, Golden Buzzer acts of Howie Mandel and Terry Crews, vied for a spot in the "AGT" finale Wednesday.
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The US is against a plan set for 2024 to retrieve items from the Titanic wreckage
The U.S. government has filed a court motion to intervene in the salvage case of famous liner The RMS Titanic. The motion aims to prevent any objectionable expedition.
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LOOK: World record 92,003 fans watch Nebraska volleyball match at Memorial Stadium
Nebraska volleyball set a women's sports attendance record Wednesday night as 92,003 fans descended on Memorial Stadium to watch the match vs. Omaha.
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After Idalia, Florida community reeling from significant flooding event: 'A lot of people that are hurting'
Crystal River, a low-lying coastal community in western Florida, is reeling from the worst flooding event in decades because of Hurricane Idalia.
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Jasmine Cephas Jones shares grief 'battle,' mourns father Ron: 'Miss you beyond words'
Nearly two weeks after news broke of Ron Cephas Jones' death, daughter Jasmine is paying tribute to the veteran actor, who starred in "This Is Us."
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John Mellencamp says use of racial slurs are one reason he's 'not a big fan of rap music'
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee said he learned "how hateful people were to Black people" as a teen performing with Black and white bandmembers.
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Identity theft takes a massive toll on victims lives, may even lead to suicidal ideation
An increasing number of identity theft victims are reporting thoughts of suicide. Here's why.
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5 million bees fall off truck in crates over Toronto highway. Drivers asked to proceed with caution.
Drivers were warned to keep windows up while driving through Guelph Line in Burlington, Ontario after 5 million bees escaped early Wednesday morning.
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'Couldn't believe it': Floridians emerge from Idalia's destruction with hopes to recover
After Hurricane Idalia made landfall on Wednesday, Florida communities are emerging to see its destruction with hopes and plans to recover.
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Where did Idalia make landfall? Maps show damage, aftermath of storm's destructive path
As the storm moves away from the shore, it can cause an additional life-threatening hazard: inland flooding. Georgia and the Carolinas are at risk.
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Texas arrests separating migrant families may hinge on a key element: Landowners' permission
Trespassing arrests that separate migrant parents from children may hinge on state deals with more than 100 landowners in the region, USA TODAY has learned.
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How old is your cat in human years? Probably older than you think
Cats age much more quickly than humans do, but by how much? Find out how old your cat is in human years with our chart.
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Which theory do you believe? Inside the police files of a missing child's cold case
Milwaukee police released more than 4,000 pages of records about the search for Alexis Patterson, who vanished in 2002. Two theories emerged.
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USA TODAY Best-selling Booklist is back
Our beloved bestsellers list has returned with the features and characteristics that have long made it the People's Booklist. Here's how to find the list made for book lovers.
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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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Colleges rely on honor system when checking sexual assault background of student athletes
Schools in the NCAA's "Power 5" conferences have a patchwork honor system that asks athletes to self-disclose a history of sexual assault.
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