Jenna Hecker

Washington, D.C.

Video Producer at USA Today

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See Sundae's best looks as social media mourns her death

1 month ago | usatoday.com | Jenna Hecker |Mary Walrath-Holdridge

Social media star Sundae the black lab's best looksSundae, an 11-year-old Labrador, gained a social massive following for her outfits. @SundaeTheBlackLab / TikTokSundae had almost 2 million TikTok followers when she died at age 11. @SundaeTheBlackLab / TikTokSocial media fans flooded Sundae's socials with tributes to the Labrador after she died. @SundaeTheBlackLab / TikTok11-year-old Labrador, Sundae, gained a social massive following for her outfits.
Like the penny, see other currency that has gone out of print

1 month ago | usatoday.com | Jenna Hecker

Currency that has been taken out of print in photosIn 1969, the Department of the Treasury announced that currency notes in denominations of $500, $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000 would be discontinued due to lack of use. U.S. Currency Education ProgramIn 1969, the Department of the Treasury announced that currency notes in denominations of $500, $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000 would be discontinued due to lack of use.
Try not to drool over Yelp's top 10 burger chains

1 month ago | usatoday.com | Jenna Hecker

Try not to drool over Yelp's top 10 burger chains#9. MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes. MOOYAH allows visitors to fully customize their burger from bun to patty. MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes / Yelp#8 Wayback Burgers. Wayback Burgers is nostalgic yet modern with an often-changing menu. Wayback Burgers / Yelp#7. Five Guys. Five Guys is loved for more than its free peanuts. Visitors love the open kitchen and ability to customize their orders. Five Guys / Yelp#6 Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.
See aftermath of Mexican Navy tall ship crashing into Brooklyn Bridge

1 month ago | usatoday.com | Jenna Hecker

A Mexican Navy training ship is seen in front of the Manhattan Bridge, after it was damaged having run into into the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, U.S., May 17, 2025. REUTERS/Santiago Lyon Santiago Lyon, REUTERSThe sails of a disabled Mexican Navy tall ship fly as the subway passes over the Manhattan Bridge on the East River on May 17, 2025 in New York City. The ship reportedly struck the Brooklyn Bridge as it was traveling north.
Tornado swirls ominously near New Richmond, as severe weather tears through Midwest

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Jenna Hecker

In western Wisconsin, the National Weather Service Twin Cities confirmed a tornado touched down near New Richmond, in St. Croix County.
Pope Francis' final public appearance on Easter Sunday, just hours before he died

2 months ago | usatoday.com | Jenna Hecker

Pope Francis' final public appearance on Easter Sunday, just hours before he diedPope Francis waves to the crowd from the popemobile after the Easter mass, at St Peter's square in the Vatican on April 20, 2025. TIZIANA FABI, AFP Via Getty ImagesPope Francis tours St. Peter's Square on the Pope mobile, as faithfull react, on the day the "Urbi et Orbi" (to the city and to the world) message is delivered, on Easter Sunday, at the Vatican, April 20, 2025.
3-year-old finds ancient treasure in Israel

2 months ago | usatoday.com | Saleen Martin |Jenna Hecker

A 3,800-year-old Canaanite seal found during a family trip near Beit Shemesh in early March 2025. Emil Aladjem/Israel Antiquities AuthorityZiv Nitzan and her sisters with a certificate of appreciation. In early March 2025, Ziv was on a family vacation in Israel when she found a 3,800-year-old Canaanite seal. Emil Aladjem/Israel Antiquities AuthorityA back of a 3,800-year-old Canaanite seal found in Israel in early March 2025. Experts say it is shaped like a scarab.
Antioch High School shooting: Mayor O'Connell thanks Nashville law enforcement

Jan 22, 2025 | yahoo.com | Jenna Hecker |Andrew Nelles

Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell voiced "gratitude" for the work done by law enforcement in the wake of a shooting at Antioch High School.
Snoop Dogg surprises Jelly Roll fans at the Nashville-native's hometown show

Nov 27, 2024 | yahoo.com | Jenna Hecker

Search querySnoop Dogg surprises Jelly Roll fans at the Nashville-native's hometown showJenna Hecker, Nashville TennesseanWed, November 27, 2024 at 5:11 PM UTCNashville-native Jelly Roll surprised hometown fans with guest appearances including hip-hop legend, Snoop Dogg. Solve the daily CrosswordThe Daily Crossword was played 11,212 times last week. Can you solve it faster than others?The Daily Crossword was played 11,212 times last week. Can you solve it faster than others?
Watch wild moment raccoon falls from ceiling in LaGuardia Airport terminal

Nov 6, 2024 | usatoday.com | James Powel |Jenna Hecker

A New York raccoon must have been late for his flight. Video shows a raccoon falling from the ceiling near the Spirit Airlines check-in area and scampering through the security line at New York's LaGuardia Airport on Monday morning. The incident happened around 8 a.m. in Terminal A, the airport told USA TODAY in a statement. The animal was captured and released outside of the airport, and there were no further sightings as of Wednesday afternoon.

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