Mary Walrath-Holdridge is a National Trending Reporter with USA TODAY. Based in New York City, she earned a master's degree from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, where she now teaches introductory journalism courses. Previously, she covered the intersection of culture, media and social issues for Newsweek, where she later founded and ran the publication's first-ever trending team. At USA TODAY, she covers public health, online culture, politics, business and all things trending.
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What is the 25th Amendment? Can it be used to remove Donald Trump?
What is the 25th Amendment? Can it be used to remove Trump?
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JD Vance book cover controversy In-N-Out is opening new locations in 4 states. See where.
CVS is rolling out pharmacy‑only stores. Here’s where they’re going. BA.3.2 reaches Connecticut. Here are the symptoms you might overlook CVS opening 60 locations, including 'apothecary-style' stores
Why people are talking about the cover of JD Vance’s new book BA.3.2 reaches Vermont. Here are the symptoms you might overlook
Trump address to interrupt 'Survivor 50', 'Masked Singer,' other shows
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What to know about Passover, a sacred Jewish holiday Experts warn ‘Cicada’ COVID variant could fuel 'summer surge' BA.3.2 reaches Massachusetts. Here are the symptoms you might overlook
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TSA workers start getting paychecks today, DHS says
What MS residents need to know about new 'Cicada' COVID variant BA.3.2
'Cicada' COVID-19 variant spreading. What to know in Oklahoma
'Underground' COVID-19 variant is spreading. What to know What is the 'Cicada' COVID variant? What to know in California Where is new COVID variant 'Cicada' spreading in US? See map. E. coli outbreak tied to Raw Farm raw cheese hits California E. Coli outbreak linked to cheeses grows. See affected states, items. COVID variant found in Louisiana wastewater may leave US 'vulnerable'
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