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Advertisement Read in browser The Short List Sat Dec 2 2023 John Riley | Audience Editor A clandestine bar operating inside the headquarters of one of America's most vital military bases. A mysterious dog illness spreading across the country. And high school seniors are unabashedly celebrating now that the pandemic is history. 👋Welcome to the weekend! I'm John Riley. These stories − and many more − made a splash this week in USA TODAY. Let's take a look. How day drinking went undetected at a top military base 🔵The North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, located at the foot of Colorado's Rocky Mountains, stands watch 24/7 to defend the United States and Canada from attack. Now, a senior general has ordered an investigation after reporting by USA TODAY uncovered the "John Wayne Saloon," an invitation-only tavern operating unknown to senior commanders inside the headquarters of the base. Read more Mysterious dog illness: What you need to know 🐶An unknown, and potentially deadly, contagious canine respiratory illness that began in one Western state this summer now spans more than a dozen states, causing concern among pet owners nationwide. Here are the symptoms you should watch for in your dog, and things to consider if you're planning to board your pet during the holiday season. High schools seniors are pulling out all the stops 📷High school seniors across the nation are rolling through what arguably is the first normal senior year since the pandemic radically impacted schooling in 2020 . Not surprisingly, they're extremely eager to strut their stuff − reveling in glamorous photo shoots, deluxe parking spots and other elaborate celebrations of self. Read more • Is Gen Z sad?: Study shows they're more open about struggles with mental health Keep reading: There are more great stories below.👇 See you next week. Spy versus spy: The wife of a Ukrainian intelligence boss is poisoned Top spy Kyrylo Budanov has escaped a dozen assassination attempts by Vladmir Putin's forces. The most recent poisoned his wife. READ MORE Advertisement Millennials know a lot about personal finance. Here's how they learned Most millennials grew up in families that talked about money. Most boomers did not. The older generation taught the younger one to do checkbook math. READ MORE Migrants die at record rate as border security hardens, summer heat spikes An El Paso Times investigation found a region shocked by record migrant deaths in 2023 and ill-equipped to track and respond to the tragedy. READ MORE The millions in bonuses college football coaches have earned this season College football coaches are capable of earning big performance bonuses. A look what each has earned in extra pay and can be added this week. READ MORE 'Tears': Chevy's new commercial strikes emotional chord with Americans A more than five-minute ad released by Chevrolet shows a ray of hope for many Americans affected by Alzheimer's and dementia READ MORE Tribal knowledge could be key in climate change. Will people listen? Native tribes like the Ojibwe hold traditional ecological knowledge that is essential in protecting the land, air and water. READ MORE Beyoncé, Taylor Swift have this problematic trait in common. Do you? Deferring to others' wants and needs so much that we lose ourselves in the process is a dangerous game, experts say, and one you should avoid. READ MORE Teen needed a kidney, but her dad already had 3 transplants. Who could save her? Kaitlin Seigel's kidneys were failing from a condition she inherited from her dad. The 15-year-old is back to her best self thanks to her mom's gift. READ MORE Police warn parents about newest iPhone feature in iOS 17 update The new feature, called NameDrop, is activated by users who have installed the recent iOS 17 update on their iPhone. READ MORE Advertisement Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •  Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •  Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •   Privacy Notice  •  Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback