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World

Have dogs or cats instead of kids? That’s ‘selfishness,’ Pope Francis says

Pope Francis this week criticized individuals who opt for pets instead of children, saying that a “denial of fatherhood or motherhood diminishes us.”

Nation

This year, the USA TODAY Network covered triumphs and tragedies alike, from gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Nation

It’s Christmas Eve, and children are eagerly waiting for Santa Claus to deliver presents. Here are some popular Santa trackers you can use this year.

Nation

A man who allegedly stole a firetruck was stopped after another man stood in the street and called on the driver to surrender peacefully.

Tech

What is the latest in NFTs? Former first lady Melania Trump is now selling digital art and accessories as NFTs, or non-fungible tokens.

Nation

Is your favorite Christmas cookie the same as your nearby friends and family? Google shared a list of uniquely searched Christmas cookies by state.

Money

With the latest CPI report putting inflation at a 39-year high, there are questions about what it means and how to stop it. Here are some answers.

Nation

Law enforcement officials in Alabama say a former contract driver for FedEx admitted to dumping hundreds of packages in a ravine last month.

World

Scientists have discovered a planet that is 10 times as large as Jupiter orbiting an ultra-hot, massive pair of stars in another solar system.

World

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin apologized after facing backlash for spending a night out in Helsinki after she was exposed to COVID-19.