Houston area tornado hits Klein and Spring in Texas: Memorial Northwest residents react to damage

From USA TODAY. At least one tornado touched down in Texas on Nov. 24, leaving behind a path of destruction with damage to over 100 homes and fallen trees, officials said. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/weather/2025/11/25/tornado-houston-harris-county-texas-damage/87461142007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

President Trump expected to pardon Thanksgiving turkeys

From USA TODAY. Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 27, but another tradition is typically celebrated at the White House just a few days before the holiday: the presidential turkey pardon. President Donald Trump is expected to spare two ceremonial turkeys on Tuesday, Nov. 25. Meanwhile, the Office of the First Lady has taken to social media…

Politicians are fighting to redraw congressional maps across the country | The Excerpt

From USA TODAY. SHORT, ONE SENTENCE DESCRIPTION In states like Texas, California, Kansas and beyond, politicians are fighting to redraw congressional maps that could shape power in America for years to come. The question many are asking is whether 2025’s redistricting efforts are about upholding democracy or diluting representation? USA TODAY Chief Political Correspondent Phillip…

Marjorie Taylor Greene explains why she is resigning from Congress

From USA TODAY. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene entered the U.S. House in 2020 with a colorful past and bright MAGA future. Then came the Trump feud and shocking resignation. What changed? Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/11/22/marjorie-taylor-greene-donald-trump-epstein-files-the-view/86866372007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/ #Politics…

Miss Mexico wins Miss Universe 2025 title

From USA TODAY. Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch wins Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand weeks after a controversy that resulted in her receiving a public apology. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/11/21/miss-universe-2025-winner-miss-mexico/87392640007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Miss Mexico wins Miss Universe 2025 title

From USA TODAY. Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch wins Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand weeks after a controversy that resulted in her receiving a public apology. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/11/21/miss-universe-2025-winner-miss-mexico/87392640007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Ahead of Donald Trump, Mamdani meeting, White House press secretary reasserts ‘communist’ claim

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump announced late on Nov. 19 that he would meet with Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist and mayor-elect of Trump’s native New York City. Read more: https://shorturl.at/PltEk Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Kevin Spacey finances ‘not great’ after sexual misconduct allegations

From USA TODAY. Following years of sexual misconduct allegations, Kevin Spacey now moves between hotels and Airbnbs for work. Read more: Kevin Spacey admits finances are ‘not great,’ has ‘no home’ https://tinyurl.com/4339r8ud Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/ #Homeless #Actor #Hollywood

When preventable infections turn deadly behind bars | The Excerpt

From USA TODAY. A USA TODAY exclusive investigation found thousands of in-custody deaths that could have been easily prevented. USA TODAY Investigative Data Reporter Austin Fast explains what the records reveal about sepsis, medical neglect and the human cost for families left behind. He shares stories from jails and prisons across the country, including people…

Khashoggi’s widow condemns Trump’s defense of Saudi crown prince

From USA TODAY. Hanan Elatr Khashoggi calls for justice and condemns President Donald Trump’s defense of Saudi crown prince following journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s 2018 killing. Read more: ‘Things happen.’ Trump denies Saudi crown prince was involved in Jamal Khashoggi murder https://tinyurl.com/3mhjw77f #jamalkhashoggi #trump #saudi Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from…

Cristiano Ronaldo among attendees at Trump Saudi prince dinner

From USA TODAY. Elon Musk and several other tech giants attended the black-tie, candlelit White House dinner. Read more: $1 trillion man: Trump woos Saudi prince at White House dinner https://tinyurl.com/388kwnz2 Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/ #ElonMusk #DonaldTrump #SuadiArabia

Can sports survive prop betting? | The Excerpt

From USA TODAY. Before a Supreme Court ruling in 2018 opened the flood gates to legalized sports betting across the country, the proposition bet or prop bet – picking one statistic in a game to place a wager on that has nothing to do with the game’s outcome – wasn’t a big factor in online…

Chuck Schumer calls Senate vote to release Epstein files: See Democrat reaction speeches

From USA TODAY. Both chambers of Congress nearly unanimously agreed to pass a bill on Tuesday to compel the Justice Department to release as much information as possible about the late accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/11/18/epstein-files-trump-congress-live-updates/87317643007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics…

Why are young voters drawn to Mamdani? | The Excerpt

From USA TODAY. If the meteoric rise of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani illustrates one thing, it’s this: affordability, or a lack thereof, has energized young voters. But that’s not the only term voters and politicians are buzzing about. Mamdani is also a member of the Democratic Socialists of America. What does that even…

FAA ends flight limits at 40 airports after shutdown staffing recovery

From USA TODAY. FAA announced an end to emergency flight restrictions at 40 airports as airport staffing rebounds. Read more: FAA ends shutdown-era flight limits as controller staffing rebounds https://tinyurl.com/2s37c3rc #faa #flights TSA Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/