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A revised childhood vaccine schedule recommends fewer shots.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth issued a formal censure to Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona.
There's a new lightning capital of the U.S.
Nicole Fallerthere, bringing you the news to know on Tuesday, from the latest on Venezuela's deposed president, a culling of NFL coaches across the league and people are flocking to buy a public transit card they can't even use.
'Not guilty' plea for deposed Venezuelan leader
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduropleaded "not guilty"Monday in federal court on U.S. drug trafficking charges, days after he and his wife were captured by U.S. forces in a surprise attack on the oil-rich country.
"I am innocent. I am not guilty. I am a decent man. I am still president of my country,"Maduro saidthrough an interpreter, before being cut off by U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein. Hellerstein ordered Maduro held until a March 17 hearing.
Maduro, dressed in prison garb (a latest public clothing ensemble catching attention), entered his plea shortly after 12 p.m. ET. His wife, Cilia Flores (read more about herhere) also pleaded not guilty.
How do Americans feel about the U.S. taking military action against Venezuela?One in three Americans approve.
More news to know now
Are federal stimulus checks coming this month? Experts have said revenue from Trump's tariff likely won't cover the cost of issuing $2,000 checks.
"I can't give a political campaign my all": Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has ended his reelection bid amid mounting pressure over a fraud scandal that has engulfed his administration in recent weeks.
USA TODAY got an up-close look at Roblox's new safety feature. Beginning this month, all users will be required to undergo an AI-powered age-estimator facial scan in order to continue using the platform's chat feature. The change, in many ways, is the company's answer to scrutiny it's faced over child safety on the app.
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The teams that cut ties
It was a dreaded day on the NFL calendar: "Black Monday" typically is the harbinger of significant upheaval throughout the league, with teams often taking swift action to shake up their coaching staffs and front offices with the season complete. USA TODAY Sportstrackedwho's going, who's looking to interview and who's begging to stay.
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What would you spend on a ticket to nowhere?
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) officially discontinued MetroCards, first introduced in 1994, on Dec. 31, making a full switch to contactless, tap-and-go payments. Though MetroCards are no longer available for purchase through the MTA, brand-new and well-loved MetroCardsare selling for thousands on resell siteslike eBay.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Daily Briefing: Maduro pleads not guilty