James Cook, Bills motivated to get extension done
                
                There's growing optimism Cook and the Bills can reach a contract agreement by training camp, 
a person familiar with the situation told USA TODAY Sports.
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  July  8, 2025
                
                
                
                Portage Foundation creates fund to aid LGBTQ+ students
                
                That emergency fund will be distributed until it is depleted, said a representative of the former center who 
asked not to be identified. Senate Bill 1 ...
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  July  8, 2025
                
                
                
                Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell wants to save college sports
                
                A person close to the process, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, told USA TODAY Sports that it will follow much in the same way Trump deals with ...
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  July  8, 2025
                
                
                
                Iowa Republican Zach Nunn reconsidering 2026 governor run
                
                "The reality is, Brenna choosing not to run changes the dynamics of the race tremendously," 
the source said. "So in our view, the primary is reset ...
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  July  7, 2025
                
                
                
                No progress made between Bengals, Shemar Stewart
                
                The Bengals and Stewart's team discussed the rookie's contract details last week but no progress was made, 
a person familiar with the situation told USA TODAY ...
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  July  3, 2025
                
                
                
                'The Last of Us' co-creator Neil Druckmann to exit HBO series
                
                A person familiar with the situation but not authorized to speak publicly confirmed to USA TODAY that Druckmann will not write or direct any episodes of ...
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  July  2, 2025
                
                
                
                Peter Thiel, Palmer Luckey launching Columbus bank to replace SVB
                
                ... 
people familiar with the matter. The group also includes Peter Thiel's Founders Fund and Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale, a major donor to U.S. President ...
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  July  2, 2025
                
                
                
                The Hideout in Walton: Drag show in Kentucky's Boone County sells ...
                
                She 
declined to give her last name to The Enquirer, then asked her roommate for the vehicle keys where she stayed for a while. It's not the first time ...
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  July  2, 2025
                
                
                
                Milwaukee Bucks' grade for Myles Turner signing, Damian Lillard ...
                
                ... 
a person with direct knowledge of the matter confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. The person spoke under the condition of anonymity because they were not ...
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  July  1, 2025
                
                
                
                Israel steps up Gaza bombardment ahead of ceasefire talks
                
                Palestinian and Egyptian 
sources with knowledge of the latest ceasefire efforts said that mediators Qatar and Egypt have stepped up their contacts with the ...
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  June 30, 2025
                
                
                
                Cam Johnson-Michael Porter Jr trade grades: Who won Nets ...
                
                and a 2032 unprotected first-round draft pick to Brooklyn for Nets forward Cameron Johnson, 
a person with direct knowledge of the deal confirmed to USA TODAY ...
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  June 30, 2025
                
                
                
                Lonzo Ball being traded from Bulls to Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro
                
                The ChicagoBulls are trading guard Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers for forward Isaac Okoro, 
a person with direct knowledge of the trade told USA TODAY ...
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  June 28, 2025
                
                
                
                Trump DOJ fires three Jan. 6 prosecutors: Media reports
                
                Both the Associated Press and NBC News reported the dismissals on June 27, citing anonymous 
sources familiar with the matter and a letter signed by Attorney ...
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  June 28, 2025
                
                
                
                Cuomo's Political Return: A Strategic Alliance with Mamdani to Take ...
                
                According to high-level 
sources close to the situation, the agreement is already yielding results. The votes across New York's fractured political spectrum ...
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  June 27, 2025
                
                
                
                Naz Reid to sign contract extension with Minnesota Timberwolves
                
                Reid intends to sign a new five-year deal worth $125 million and features a player option, 
a person with direct knowledge told USA TODAY Sports. The person ...
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  June 27, 2025
                
                
                
                Organ Mountain Desert Peaks appears safe, at least for now
                
                Most recently, OMDP was one of six national monuments identified, according to Interior Department aides who spoke to the paper 
on the condition of anonymity ...
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  June 27, 2025
                
                
                
                Former Memphis star Dain Dainja going to summer league with ...
                
                The source 
requested anonymity because the team has not yet made an official announcement. On the same day the NCAA officially denied Dainja's request for ...
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  June 26, 2025
                
                
                
                Fred VanVleet plans to re-sign with Rockets on two-year deal
                
                However, the VanVleet plans to sign a two-year, $50 million deal to remain with the Rockets, 
a person with direct knowledge of the deal told USA TODAY Sports.
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  June 25, 2025
                
                
                
                Mark Williams trade: Hornets send center to Suns, per reports
                
                The person spoke 
on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to disclose the information. 2025 NBA DRAFT LIVE UPDATES: Full list of NBA ...
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  June 25, 2025
                
                
                
                Kristaps Porzingis trade details: Celtics send big man to Hawks
                
                The person 
requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the deal. The Hawks also get a second-round pick from Boston, which ...
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  June 24, 2025
                
                
                
                Jrue Holiday trade: Trail Blazers acquire 2-time All-Star from Celtics
                
                The Boston Celtics are trading Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons, 
a person with direct knowledge of the deal confirmed to USA TODAY ...
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  June 24, 2025
                
                
                
                Haitians in Florida face deportation to violence, poverty they fled
                
                “It's a human tragedy,” said Fritz, a member of the Haitian Committee for Social Services & Immigrant Rights who 
asked to be identified only by his first name.
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  June 24, 2025
                
                
                
                Sources: Jeep maker Stellantis weighs sale among options for ...
                
                Stellantis is considering a possible sale of its struggling luxury Maserati unit, among other options, two 
sources with knowledge of the matter said.
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  June 20, 2025
                
                
                
                They were out and proud. Then came the DEI backlash.
                
                But I do feel particularly vulnerable now,” they told USA TODAY 
on the condition of anonymity for fear of putting their livelihood at risk. “I genuinely ...
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  June 18, 2025
                
                
                
                Michigan officials on list found in car of suspected Minnesota gunman
                
                A source familiar with the situation also said Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Detroit, was on the list. U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Holly, also was on the list, her ...
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  June 16, 2025
                
                
                
                Desmond Bane trade: Grizzlies guard to Magic for players, picks
                
                A person with knowledge of the trade confirmed the deal to USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt. The person 
requested anonymity because he's not authorized to speak ...
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  June 15, 2025
                
                
                
                Minnesota lawmakers shot in targeted attack: Photos from the scene
                
                Vance Boelter's roommate, who 
declined to give his name, speaks with a Minneapolis police officer outside his home on June 14, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  June 14, 2025
                
                
                
                No Kings in New Bedford; protesters wave flags, blast President Trump
                
                One man who 
declined to be identified said, “I'm here to protest against Trump on No Kings Day. A lot of what he has been doing has been very authoritarian ...
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  June 14, 2025
                
                
                
                How a traffic stop led to charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
                
                ... 
a person familiar with the situation told Reuters. Schrader has declined requests for comment. Why were the criminal charges filed in Tennessee? Kilmar ...
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  June 13, 2025
                
                
                
                Kilmar Abrego Garcia saga continues with court date in Tennessee
                
                ... 
a person familiar with the situation told Reuters. Schrader has declined requests for comment. Stories of identity across the country: Sign up for USA ...
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  June 13, 2025
                
                
                
                Diamondbacks' Martinez needs surgery amid Puk concerns
                
                Martinez needs to let the swelling diminish in his elbow before a decision on that can be made, 
a source said. Either way, Martinez is finished for this ...
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  June 13, 2025
                
                
                
                Fearing ICE, some Southern California families skip school ...
                
                A third-grade elementary school teacher in the district, who 
asked to remain anonymous because she is worried that her school and her students will be ...
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  June 13, 2025
                
                
                
                The Cincinnati Bengals have another disgruntled player. It's tradition.
                
                A person close to the situation confirmed to USA TODAY Sports, the Bengals are attempting to change the language in the rookie's contracts to "allow the ...
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  June 13, 2025
                
                
                
                Tennessee softball top hitter Taylor Pannell in transfer portal | Source
                
                The source 
requested anonymity because there hasn't been a public announcement. Pannell was Tennessee's top hitter this season, and she played a pivotal ...
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  June 12, 2025
                
                
                
                Milford MA student ICE arrest spotlights town reshaped by immigration
                
                ... 
declined to give his last name, added. "Only the laws have changed, but we're all human." The 11-year-old cousin of a Milford High junior who was detained ...
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  June 11, 2025
                
                
                
                11th grader's ICE arrest spotlights a town reshaped by immigration
                
                ... 
declined to give his last name. "Only the laws have changed, but we're all human." The 11-year-old cousin of a Milford High junior who was detained by ...
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  June 11, 2025
                
                
                
                Elon Musk says some of his posts about Donald Trump 'went too far'
                
                Sources close to the world's richest man say his anger is subsiding and he's poised to repair the relationship. "I thought it was very nice that he did that ...
                
                    
USA Today  ∙  June 11, 2025