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Early-onset cancer is now considered a global health crisis. While rates of gastrointestinal cancer in populations 65 and older are declining, colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in men under the age of 50 and the second among women of the same age. The question is why? Dr. Kimmie Ng, founding director of the Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Center at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, joins The Excerpt to explain how the medical and research community is tackling this troubling development.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The man who attacked Paul Pelosi has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.The Dow Jones Industrial Average hits a new milestone.USA TODAY National Correspondent Terry Collins looks at the influence or lack thereof from celebrities this election cycle.The bodies of three Israeli hostages kidnapped and killed by Hamas militants have been recovered in Gaza.USA TODAY Money, Markets and Personal Finance Reporter Medora Lee talks about what to look out for in your taxes if your company offers a Roth 401(k) match.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen discusses how President Joe Biden invoked executive privilege to keep the recording of his deposition about storing classified documents at his home confidential.Texas Gov. Greg Abbott pardoned the man who killed a Black Lives Matter protester in 2020.The Supreme Court backs Biden on a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau funding suit. Plus, the court allows Louisiana's congressional map with a new, mostly Black district.The U.S. military has begun Gaza aid deliveries from a floating pier.USA TODAY White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers talks about Biden's meeting with families involved in Brown v. Board of Education on the 70th anniversary of the landmark decision that led to the desegregation of schools.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Many people have some experience with depression. Often the condition goes away, but what if it doesn't? What if it's something you just learn to live with? With a term like ‘high-functioning’ attached to it, it may, by its very nature, be difficult to diagnose. So what is high-functioning depression and what can be done for the people who are suffering with it? Vale Wright, the senior director of Health Care Innovation at the American Psychological Association, joins The Excerpt to help answer these questions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer talks about lawmakers' concerns over foreign election interference.President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump agree to a debate schedule.USA TODAY Congress Reporter Ken Tran talks through the dysfunction of the 118th Congress.The Department of Justice says Boeing may be criminally liable in 737 Max crashes.The FDA approves self-tests for cervical cancer, as an alternative to pelvic exams.A miniature poodle claimed Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It has now been over two years since Russia invaded Ukraine. As the people of Ukraine fled their homes, many were forced to leave their belongings behind and, for some, that included beloved pets. At animal shelters, volunteers who’d dedicated their lives to saving animals had to choose between abandoning those animals in what became active war zones or staying behind to face bombs and Russian soldiers. Luckily for the animals, as one rescuer put it, fear was often overcome by compassion. Popular Ukranian YouTuber and wartime storyteller Anton Ptushkin's new documentary "Saving the Animals of Ukraine," premieres Wednesday, May 15th, on PBS Nature. He joins The Excerpt to discuss humanity’s responsibility to animals during wartime.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Cohen faced cross-examination Tuesday from former President Donald Trump's defense team in Trump's hush money trial.USA TODAY Senior Campaign Reporter Sarah D. Wire discusses how some in the GOP are already raising 2024 election doubts.Authorities issue a public service alert warning that foreign terrorist organizations may potentially target LGBTQ events during Pride Month.Fed Chair Jerome Powell says that “it may take longer than expected” for high interest rates to lower inflation.USA TODAY Breaking News Reporter Cybele Mayes-Osterman talks about a rise in fatal dog attacks, and some common factors.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi has the latest from former President Donald Trump's hush money trial.The United Nations has cut estimates of women and children deaths in the Gaza war in half. Plus, Israeli forces push deeper into Rafah, while President Joe Biden's patience with Israel may be wearing thin.President Joe Biden is raising tariffs on a number of goods imported from China.Consumer advocates argue on behalf of landlines as California utility regulators propose rejecting a request by AT&T to eliminate its responsibility to provide the traditional phone service.Detroit Free Press Reporter John Wisely discusses his new podcast called 'Where Secrets Go to Die: The Disappearance of Derrick Henagan.'Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson explains how former President Donald Trump is bracing voters for a guilty verdict.Israel continues its strikes on Rafah, while U.S. officials speak out about civilian deaths in Gaza and weapons to Israel.Some student protesters held walkouts at commencement ceremonies over the weekend.USA TODAY Congress & Campaigns Reporter Riley Beggin breaks down the trial of Sen. Bob Menendez and why Senate colleagues don't want to talk about it.Child care providers on Monday plan to take part in the country's third annual “Day Without Child Care.”Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Whether someone has or hasn’t been vaccinated for COVID-19, the measles, or even for polio, has become a controversial topic. That's not new. Resistance to vaccines is well over a century old. What is new, and what’s grabbing headlines right now, are the outbreaks of measles and other vaccine-preventable illnesses that are spreading globally. The CDC recently reported that nearly a third of all U.S. measles cases since 2020 happened in the past three months. Hesitancy around vaccines has even spilled over to pet owners, with some not vaccinating their animals against rabies. Both medical professionals and governments agree that vaccines are good for us, so why do some people remain unconvinced? Ina Pinkney, a passionate speaker who travels around the country advocating for vaccines, joins The Excerpt to discuss the anti-vax movement.CORRECTION: This episode has been updated to remove an incorrect reference to the HPV vaccine.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.