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12 hours ago in National, Trending
Trump uses government shutdown to dole out firings and punishment
President Donald Trump has seized on the government shutdown as an opportunity to reshape the federal workforce and punish detractors, by threatening mass firings of workers and suggesting "irreversible" cuts to programs important to Democrats.
12 hours ago in National, Trending
Delta jets have a ‘low-speed collision’ on LaGuardia taxiway, injuring 1
Two Delta Air Lines regional jets collided on the taxiway at LaGuardia Airport in New York, injuring a flight attendant, damaging a cockpit and tearing off part of a wing in what the airline described as a "low-speed collision."
12 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Gatorade and Cheetos are among the Pepsi products getting a natural dye makeover
PepsiCo, which also makes Doritos, Cap'n Crunch cereal, Funyuns and Mountain Dew, announced in April that it would accelerate a planned shift to using natural colors in its foods and beverages.
12 hours ago in Trending, World
Schwarzenegger downplays Trump and backs Vatican initiative to ‘terminate’ global warming
Arnold Schwarzenegger downplayed the Trump administration's climate skepticism Tuesday and threw his weight behind the Vatican's environmental initiative, saying individual choice, local regulations and the Catholic Church's moral leadership were far more important to "terminate" global warming.
Features
12 hours ago in Features, World
A freed political prisoner refuses to be deported from Belarus and promptly vanishes
Human rights activists are demanding that Belarusian authorities reveal what has happened to the 69-year-old opposition politician and former presidential candidate.
12 hours ago in Sports
Machado and Miller star as the Padres beat the Cubs 3-0 in Game 2 of their NL Wild Card Series
Manny Machado hit a two-run homer, Mason Miller dominated again and the San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Wednesday, sending their NL Wild Card Series to a decisive third game.
12 hours ago in Sports
Rocchio, Naylor power 5-run eighth inning as Guardians beat Tigers 6-1 to even AL Wild Card Series
Brayan Rocchio came up with another clutch hit in the postseason with the go-ahead homer in the eighth inning as the Guardians evened their AL Wild Card Series against the Detroit Tigers with a 6-1 victory in Game 2 on Wednesday.
12 hours ago in Sports
Miami Heat, Nikola Jovic agree on 4-year extension, AP source says
The Miami Heat and forward Nikola Jovic have agreed on the framework of a four-year, $62.4 million extension, a person with knowledge of the talks said Wednesday night.
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Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard – Tuesday, 9/30
Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard - Tuesday, 9/30
2 days ago in AG News, Agriculture, Local
Virginia Department of Forestry collecting fallen tree nuts for nursery replanting
The D.O.F will be taking collections of a number of tree nuts until October 15.
Former Duke Chase DeLauter named to Guardians Wild Card Series roster
Former James Madison outfielder Chase DeLauter has been named to the Cleveland Guardians' 2025 American League Wild Card Series roster, the club announced Tuesday morning. Game one of the best-of-three series begins later today at 1 p.m., as third-seeded Cleveland hosts sixth-seeded Detroit.
Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard – Monday, 9/29
Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard - Monday, 9/29
Dukes’ Hendrick, Harris-Lopez earn weekly Sun Belt football honors
James Madison linebacker Trent Hendrick was selected as the Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Week while safety Curtis Harris-Lopez was voted Special Teams Player of the Week following their respective performances in the Dukes' 35-10 victory over Georgia Southern last Saturday.
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5 hours ago in Entertainment
Beloved ‘Reading Rainbow’ returns after nearly 20 years with new host Mychal Threets
After nearly 20 years, the beloved, long-running children's series "Reading Rainbow" is back, this time on the KidZuko YouTube channel.
5 hours ago in Entertainment
Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner sue Ray J for defamation over racketeering claims
Kim Kardashian and her mother, Kris Jenner, are suing her ex-boyfriend Ray J for saying they are under federal investigation and on the verge of being indicted.
12 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Prosecutors want Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to more than 11 years in prison
Key witnesses against Sean "Diddy" Combs, including longtime ex-girlfriend Casandra "Cassie" Ventura, are urging a federal judge to reject leniency for the hip-hop mogul at his sentencing Friday, saying they fear for their safety if he is freed.
12 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Tyrese Gibson failed to turn himself in following arrest warrant for cruelty to animals, police say
Tyrese Gibson failed to turn himself in to police after an arrest warrant was issued because his four Cane Corso dogs mauled and killed a neighbor's dog in Georgia in mid-September, police said Tuesday.