Anthony Thompson is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY, covering a wide range of topics from breaking news and viral stories to consumer issues.
His reporting has featured unusual wildlife encounters, archaeological and scientific discoveries, consumer recalls, lawsuits, travel disruptions and severe weather.
Before joining USA TODAY, Thompson covered breaking news for the Akron Beacon Journal, where he reported on everything from meteor showers and crime to local politics and community issues throughout Northeast Ohio.
Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Thompson enjoys playing guitar, particularly songs by The Beatles and Radiohead, and exploring the Cleveland Metroparks with his wife and son.
Our journalists adhere to the USA TODAY NETWORK Principles of Ethical Conduct For Newsrooms.
My Recent Work
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New PTSD treatment shows promising results. Here's how it works
Popular plant-based butter sold in 10 states recalled. See product
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Mom arrested after leaving 4 kids home alone during Vegas trip
A look back at the Natalee Holloway case ahead of Netflix docuseries
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Trump votes in person in Florida after using mail-in ballot in primary
Marijuana legalization associated with rise in heart hospitalizations
Halloween candy prices rise as shoppers cut back on treats
Mom wants answers after son found alive in Arizona hospital's morgue
US tourist dies after falling from cliff in Italy's Dolomites
Mother drowns trying to save sons from strong currents in Bahamas
Natural Grocers mung beans recalled in 22 states
1 in 5 Americans cut food spending to afford electric bills
Lawsuits claim food delivery robots scanned customers without consent
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Pokémon, sports cards worth nearly $1M stolen from FedEx truck
Zumba $2.7M settlement to pay eligible users $229 or more
Volvo recalls nearly 10,000 vehicles. See affected models
Lidl recalls gelato product sold in its US stores. See impacted item
Mother released after truck kills 2, injures 11 at Kansas youth soccer game
NYPD searches for suspect after fatal NYC subway shooting
Family: Man ICE sought in Houston died years before pursuit
Family Farmstead Dairy recalls cheddar cheese over E. coli
‘Grossed out’: Woman sues Torchy’s over cow tooth in taco
KFC drops Pepsi for Coke after nearly 40 years
Serial killer fears grow after 5 deaths along Michigan trail Washington pastor accused of defrauding church members of $13M