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How many states have "stand your ground" law? National reporter Marisol Bello answers this reader question.

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Washington enterprise reporter Kelly Kennedy answers a reader question about the Affordable Care Act.

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Why isn't the rock group Heart in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Music critic Jerry Shriver gives his view.

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Editorial writer George Hager answers a reader question on whether a failed health care mandate means he can stop buying car insurance.

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Personal finance reporter Sandy Block answers a reader question about the repayment of student loans.

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Editorial writer Dan Carney answers a reader question about interest banks and car companies have to pay on TARP money.

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Washington enterprise reporter Kelly Kennedy answers a reader question about supplemental health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.

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Editorial Page writer George Hager details the difference between the health care mandate and Social Security in his answer to this reader question.

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USA TODAY White House correspondent Richard Wolf answers a reader question on the cost of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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USA TODAY sports reporter Steve Berkowitz answers a reader's question about why college coach salaries aren't tied to graduation rates.

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Politics reporter Gregory Korte answers a reader question on the Electoral College.

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USA TODAY politics reporter Gregory Korte answers the reader question: How many millionaires are there in Congress? What's your guess?

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How much are teams paid for getting into the March Madness tournament? Sports reporter Steve Berkowitz answers this reader question. Hint: There's a reason it's called the $1 million free throw!

Should student athletes be paid?

USA TODAY sports columnist Mike Lopresti debates Ramogi Huma, president of the National College Players Association, on whether college athletes should be compensated beyond the scholarships that many receive.

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USA TODAY weather editor and reporter Doyle Rice answers the reader question: What's going on in Clintonville, Wis.?

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George Hager, a USA TODAY editorial writer, answers a reader question about the Keystone pipeline.

Allen Stone: "Satisfaction"

Allen Stone sings his song "Satisfaction" in USA TODAY's StudioA.

Allen Stone: Interview

Soul singer Allen Stone talks with USA TODAY's Korina Lopez after a session in StudioA.

Allen Stone: "What I've Seen"

Allen Stone sings "What I'veSeen" in USA TODAY's StudioA.

Allen Stone: "Contact High"

Allen Stone sings "Contact High" in USA TODAY's StudioA.

Talking Your Tech Bonus | Behind the Scenes in Penn & Teller's "Monkey Room."

Go behind the scenes in Penn & Teller's "Monkey Room," on Talking Your Tech. Produced by Jefferson Graham

Mavis Leno, wife of Jay Leno, on the situation for women in Afghanistan.

Mavis Leno, wife of Jay Leno and chair of the Feminist Majority Foundation's Campaign for Afghan Women and Girls, talks about what's needed for that segment of the population as U.S. forces transition out of the country.

Talking Tech | Canon G1X

A sneak peek at Canon's new G1X camera, aimed at pros and advanced amateurs who want pro quality in a small camera. Produced by Jefferson Graham

Talking Your Tech | Christina Hendricks

Mad Men's Christina Hendricks talks videogames, texting and why she prefers Android phones over iPhones, on Talking Your Tech.

Desktop Quarterback - Super Bowl 2012

Jeff Goertzen walks you through the steps on how to make your own desktop cut out quarterback of Tom Brady or Eli Manning.

Dave Barry reads from 'Lunatics: A Novel'

Pulitzer Prize winning author and humor columnist Dave Barryreads from his new book, 'Lunatics: A Novel'.By Rene Alston and Judy Reich

George Lucas talks 'Red Tails'

Executive producer George Lucas talks about the upcoming epic WWII , 'Red Tails'. The film tells the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the legendary African-American fighter pilot squad. By René Alston and Martin Klimek

Cast members from "All-American Muslim" on the Lowe's controversy, and the mood in Dearborn, Mich. s

Nader and Nawal Aoude, cast members of the reality TV show "All-American Muslim" on the backlash toward Lowe's, the Florida Family Association and far-right conservative Pamela Geller.

Cast members from "All-American Muslim" on the Lowe's controversy, and the mood in Dearborn, Mich. s

Nader and Nawal Alsaeed, cast members of the reality TV show "All-American Muslim" on the backlash toward Lowe's, the Florida Family Association and far-right conservative Pamela Geller.

California snow pack means huge summer waterfalls

Increased snowfall at Yosemite National Park equals waterfalls that flow stronger and longer.

Actor Isaiah Washington on his foundation and efforts to bring clean water, schools to Sierra Leone.

After leaving the hit show "Grey's Anatomy" actor Isaiah Washington researched his ancestry and found a link to Sierra Leone. After visiting the country, he founded the Gondobay Manga Foundation to bring clean water and schools to its people.

Annie Leibovitz's personal 'Pilgrimage'

In this exclusive USA TODAY video, famed photographer Annie Leibovitz, best known for her celebrity shots for Vanity Fair, reads passages from her very personal new book, Pilgrimage.

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The Astonishing Secret of Awsome Man

Author Michael Chabon reads from his latest book The Astonishing Secret of Awsome Man. By Rene Alston and Martin Klimek

Exclusive video 'In The Morning' by Jack Johnson

Singer Jack Johnson sings 'In The Morning' with John Cruz and Paula Fuga.

Five Questions for Marilu Henner and Poppy Montgomery

Marilu Henner and Poppy Montgomery stars of the CBS series unforgettable answer five questions for USA TODAY. By Stan Godlewski and Rene Alston

Miranda Lambert

Country singer Miranda Lambert talks about her new album 'Four the Record'. By Josh Anderson and Rene Alston

Five Questions for singer Florence Welch

Five Questions for singer Florence Welch, lead singer of Florence and the Machine.

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In this exclusive USA TODAY video, The Daily Show's "Resident Expert" introduces his latest book, That Is All (Dutton, $25), third in a trilogy of fake facts and a handy guide to surviving the end of the world, otherwise known as Ragnarok.

Five Questions for Abigail Breslin

Abigail Breslin answers five questions for USA TODAY.

USS IOWA begins journey home to Los Angeles

The WWII era battleship USS IOWA will go through extensive restoration in Richmond, Calif., before heading to a new home at the Port of Los Angeles. By Bob Riha, Jr. and Rene Alston

Does Occupy Wall Street have staying power?

USA TODAY Board of Contributors member Lionel Beehner debates Occupy Wall Street protester Michael Premo on the importance of movement demands, whether the movement will fizzle and whether long-term strategies can be attained.

Tom Felton talks Harry Potter

Tom Felton who plays Draco Malfoy in the film 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2', talks about his experiences as a member of the cast.

Ozzy Osbourne

Rocker Ozzy Osbourne has a new book out called 'Trust Me, I'm Dr. Ozzy: Advice From Rock's Ultimate Survivor,'

Five Questions for Elizabeth Olsen

Actress Elizabeth Olsen answers five questions for USA TODAY.

Five Questions for Christina Applegate and Will Arnett

Christina Applegate and Will Arnett who are starring in the upcoming NBC comedy 'Up All Night', answer five questions.

Giancarlo Esposito: Breaking Bad

Giancarlo Esposito, finds his breakout role as the drug kingpin-with-a-backstory Gus Fring, at the center this season of AMC's 'Breaking Bad.' He talks to USA TODAY about the creation of his popular character. By Dan MacMedan and Rene Alston

Five questions for actress Juno Temple

Five questions for actress Juno Temple

Five Questions for Kyle Chandler

Actor Kyle Chandler answers five question. By Rene Alston and Erich Schlegel

' On the Pulse' with Rosie O'Donnell

We hang out with Rosie O'Donnell on the set of her new TV show in Chicago. The Rosie Show premieres Oct. 10 on Oprah Winfrey's OWN network. By Rene Alston and Anne Ryan

Five Questions for Dylan McDermott

Actor Dylan McDermott an sers five questions for USA TODAY.

Five Questions for Zooey Deschanel

Five questions for actress Zooey Deschanel. By Rene Alston and Todd Plitt

Five Questions for Sting

Grammy Award winning singer Sting answers five questions for USA TODAY. By Rene Alston and Todd Plitt

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Five Questions for Russell Razzaque

Dr. Russell Razzaque, a British psychiatrist and the author of "Human Being to Human Bomb: Inside the Mind of a Terrorist," talks about radicalization and ways to counter it.

Five Questions for Dr. Hanan Ashrawi

Dr. Hanan Ashrawi, a legislator on the executive committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization, on Palestine, Israel and the peace process.

Space debris dilemma

Junk and debris orbiting our planet are piling up in space, causing collisions and damage to functioning satellites.

9/11: Kelly Ripa, 40, Stratford, NJ

How did 9/11 change you?

9/11: Kelly Ripa, 40, Stratford, NJ

Where were you on 9/11 and what are your memories of that day?

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How did 9/11 change the country?

USA TODAY interactive: "How 9/11 Changed America"

The USA TODAY project, "How 9/11 Changed America," allows people from across the country and the world to share their 9/11 experiences on an interactive video wall of rememberance for the 10th anniversary of the attacks.

Singer Glen Campbell on his recent Alzheimer's diagnosis

Glen Campbell went public in June with the news that he has Alzheimer's disease, and he's marking the twilight of his life with a surprisingly ambitious project. The country singer's final, revealing album, 'Ghost on the Canvas,' is out on August 30. By Rene Alston and Dan Macmedan.

Five Questions for Major General Jeffrey Buchanan

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan, director of strategic effects for U.S. forces in Iraq, talks about U.S. withdrawal and defeating al-Qaeda.

Should students who are illegal immigrants be given chance at citizenship?

Is the Dream Act (or something like it) just a dream? Should illegal immigrant students get the chance to become legal citizens?

5 Questions for NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins

5 Questions for NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins

Teachers' union head Randi Weingarten answers questions on education

Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, talks about the Washington D.C. public schools cheating scandal, public education reform and the teacher evaluation process.

Transportation Security Administration chief John Pistole talks pat-downs and security

Transportation Security Administration chief John Pistole talks exclusively to USA TODAY about the controversial pat-downs and security measures they're taking now for the future.

Tom Vilsack, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, answers 5 questions

Tom Vilsack, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, answers five questions for USA TODAY.

Would tighter gun control prevent shootings like one in Tucson?

Opencarry.org's John Pierce and Daniel Vice, senior attorney with the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, discuss mental-health pitfalls, laws that allow for purchase of military-style weapons and which is to blame for the Tucson shooting.

USATvs: The 14th Amendment and children of illegal immigrants?

USA TODAY Board of Contributors member and syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette, and Ira Mehlman, a columnist and spokesperson for the Federation for American Immigration Reform, discuss whether the 14th Amendment should be changed.

Is social networking vital today for revolution?

USA TODAY Board of Contributors member and Truman National Security Project fellow Lionel Beehner discusses the role of social networking in grass-roots change both in the U.S. and abroad with Raven Brooks, executive director of Netroots Nation.

Karen Ignagni talks about health care reform

Karen Ignagni, CEO of America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), answers questions about the impact of the health care reform law.

Five questions for Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe

Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe talks about cost-saving efforts and the future of the U.S. Postal Service.

Buzz Aldrin discusses future of space exploration

Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon during Apollo 11, says that it was the right time to end NASA's shuttle mission. He also hopes to see human space flight turned over to the private sector.

CEO Bill Simon discusses Wal-Mart and the economy

USA TODAY asks Wal-Mart president and CEO Bill Simon questions about Wal-Mart and the economy.

30 Years with AIDS

HIV has changed our world since its discovery 30 years ago. Bob Blackford, who has lived with HIV for 28 years shares his story.

Five Questions for Raphael Saadiq

Singer Raphael Saadiq answers five questions. By Todd Plitt and Rene Alston

Jockey Eibar Coa recovers after quadriplegic diagnosis

Jockey Eibar Coa credits his wife and family for his remarkably rapid recovery. His doctors agree, putting a major emphasis on his competitve spirit and irrepressibly positive attitude.

Should U.S. be world's policeman?

Political pundits Cal Thomas and Bob Beckel both agree that human rights violations are high in Libya, but not that the U.S. should have stepped in with military force.

Teen driving skills for life

The Ford Driving Skills for Life program for teen drivers, which helped reduce teen driving fatalities by 50% over a 3-year period after its introduction in 100 schools in Illinois, is now being expanded to 30 schools in 15 other states.

Q&A with Dick Van Dyke

Comedian Dick Van Dyke talks about his favorite television and film performances. By Dan MacMedan and Rene Alston

The Monte Vista Garden Club

Students at Monte Vista Elementary School in Santa Barbara, CA, spend their recess time gardening and making healthy snacks. Video by Bob Riha, Jr. and Rene Alston

Summer road trips: Texas barbecue trail

Owners of barbecue restaurants and customers who love the finger-lickin' good fare talk about the stops along the barbecue trail in Texas.

Celebrity spotting

Searching for celebrites homes with the star maps in LA.

Five Questions for Robert Pattinson

Robert Pattinson answers five questions.

Pat Conroy's Charleston

Author Pat Conroy, whose bestseller South of Broad comes out in paperback this spring, shares his impressions of Charleston, S.C.

Fort Sumter

150th anniversary of the Civil War.

Tahrir Square: Tourists, guide talk about the 'icon of freedom'

Over the past two months, Tahrir Square was the home of the Egyptian revolution. Now, travelers and a guide weigh in on the excitement and pride there, and the destruction that is still present.