More than 1,300 dead after severe heat at hajj pilgrimage

The age-old question has been debated for centuries. Might we soon get an answer? The planet that is the current focus of international inquiry is called Gliese 12b, an Earth-sized exoplanet that’s only 40 light years away. The first step in answering this question has to do with determining a planet's habitability. In this respect, Gliese 12b shows some promise. What’s next on the road to solving one of mankind's oldest riddles? Michael McElwain, a NASA scientist at the James Webb Space Telescope center, joins The Excerpt to share insights regarding this revolutionary new development.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The federal judge in charge of former President Donald Trump's classified documents case appears set to allow prosecutors to use documents seized by the FBI from the former president's private club. Plus, Monica Lewinsky wants the judge impeached.USA TODAY White House Correspondent Michael Collins discusses President Joe Biden's approach to Thursday's debate.President Joe Biden pardons thousands of veterans convicted under a military law that banned gay sex.The National Transportation Safety Board says that burning off chemicals after a train derailed in Ohio last year was unnecessary.The NBA Draft begins!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.

Julian Assange will be freed after pleading guilty to breaking U.S. espionage law.Texas' anti-abortion heartbeat law aimed to save babies. But more infants died.USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe discusses the high court's move to take on gender-affirming care for minors.The U.S. surgeon general wants to issue warnings on guns like cigarettes.USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson takes a look at former President Donald Trump's strategy ahead of Thursday's debate.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.

Severe heat led to deaths at the hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, while heat warnings and advisories spread across the U.S.USA TODAY Congress, Campaigns and Democracy Reporter Karissa Waddick discusses how Democratic candidates are approaching transgender issues in 2024.Are the economy and job growth slowing? Not based on sales of worker uniform patches.USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé talks about millionaires next door.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.

Over two years into Russia’s war in Ukraine have left the country and its soldiers running short of ammunition, weapons, manpower, money and worst of all, morale. A particularly troubling recent quote from a Ukrainian soldier on the frontlines by Reuters was: “worse than hell.” Russian drone and artillery relentlessly target Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines. Ukrainian military leaders openly admit that the situation on the eastern front is decidedly worse in recent months. Russia, meanwhile, has executed a savage onslaught on Ukraine. Can U.S. and European support help turn things around for Ukraine? USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison joins The Excerpt to unpack significant new developments.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.

The Supreme Court has upheld a law banning domestic abusers from owning guns.USA TODAY Election Reporting Fellow Melissa Cruz breaks down how Georgia is mandating election training for police.Iowa's Board of Education has approved rules that require educators to tell parents and caregivers if their child asks to use different pronouns.USA TODAY Consumer Travel Reporter Kathleen Wong discusses how little vacation Americans take compared with other countries.Is this the summer of rock?The U.S. men's national team begins its Copa América tournament Sunday.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 Bart Jansen looks at the upcoming three days of hearings, beginning Friday, in Former PresidentDonald Trump's classified documents case.The Supreme Court upholds a controversial tax on foreign income. Plus, the court prepares for a flurry of decisions in the coming days.Excessive heat continues, and is as dangerous for animals as it is for people.USA TODAY Money, Markets and Personal Finance Reporter Medora Lee talks about Americans' fading purchasing power.Donald Sutherland has died at 88.Thursday night's MLB game at Rickwood Field honored the history of Black baseball.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.

With the advent of CRISPR as a gene editing technology, there are new opportunities to develop breakthrough treatments that weren’t possible before. Could this be a turning point that revolutionizes how doctors treat some of the biggest medical challenges, while also being a more effective and cheaper solution for the patient? Shengdar Q. Tsai, associate member and principal investigator of the Department of Hematology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, joins The Excerpt to talk about how this new technology could shape the future of medicine.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.

Louisiana becomes the first state to require the Ten Commandments be displayed in classrooms.USA TODAY Deputy Washington Editor Dan Morrison discusses a flurry of bills aimed at honoring former President Donald Trump.Robert F. Kennedy Jr. misses a deadline to meet criteria set by CNN to participate in this year's first presidential debate.USA TODAY Democracy Reporter Erin Mansfield looks at how hundreds of officials in swing states have cast doubt on elections.Can a newly discovered genetic trait help delay Alzheimer's?135 million Americans are baking under a massive heat wave. Plus, Tropical Storm Alberto has formed.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.

Anthony Fauci was one of the nation’s leading public-health doctors, working on the world’s deadliest emerging infectious diseases, from AIDS to Zika. Then came COVID-19. He soon became a voice millions of Americans trusted -- a straight-talker even when his candor put him at odds with President Trump. But it also made him the target of conspiracy theories and worse. In an exclusive interview about Fauci's new memoir, “On Call: A Doctor’s Journey in Public Service,” USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page sits down with Fauci to talk about his years in public health and whether he will ever again feel safe. 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.