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FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS

The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS. FIFA has announced that, for the first time, the final at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19 will include a Super Bowl-style concert.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions

Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son were overturned Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty. But the disgraced lawyer won't be leaving prison anytime soon.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

30 days out, Los Angeles is ready for the World Cup. The playing surface? Not just yet

The U.S. men open at SoFi Stadium (to be known as Los Angeles Stadium) against Paraguay on June 12, the first of eight matches to be played at the NFL stadium in Inglewood. The field was all dirt on Tuesday.

5 days ago in Sports, Trending

2026 NFL schedule: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants is Week 1 Sunday night game

The Dallas Cowboys are set to visit the New York Giants in the first Sunday night game of the 2026 NFL season on Sept. 13. The league on Monday announced the Week 1 matchup of NFC East rivals at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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1 hour ago in Local, Sports

Bridgewater Baseball loses NCAA Regional opener to Scranton, 7-2

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Bridgewater College Eagles pitcher on the mound delivering a pitch during a game; teammate in the background; school logo bottom left.

The Bridgewater College baseball team fell short to Scranton in the opening game of the NCAA regionals in a double-elimination format by a final score of 7-2 Friday afternoon.

2 hours ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Baseball gets blanked by Old Dominion, 10-0

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Baseball pitcher in a black jersey with OVU logo delivering a pitch from the mound.

James Madison was held off the scoreboard Friday afternoon, falling to Old Dominion, 10-0, in eight innings at the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex in Sun Belt Conference baseball.

2 hours ago in Sports

JMU Lacrosse’s Rongo named Third Team All-American

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Female lacrosse player in white, goggles on, cradling the ball with her stick while driving forward in a game.

James Madison lacrosse defender Olivia Rongo has been named a 2026 Nike Lacrosse Media Third Team All-American by ILWomen, the outlet announced on Friday afternoon.

8 hours ago in Sports

Gotterup posts lowest score and Scheffler survives rough start in wind-swept PGA Championship

Chris Gotterup had enough Jersey toughness to handle the cold wind and treacherous greens Friday in the PGA Championship and then poured it on at the end with three straight birdies, giving him a 5-under 65 for the low round of the tournament.

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1 hour ago in Local, Sports

Bridgewater Baseball loses NCAA Regional opener to Scranton, 7-2

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Bridgewater College Eagles pitcher on the mound delivering a pitch during a game; teammate in the background; school logo bottom left.

The Bridgewater College baseball team fell short to Scranton in the opening game of the NCAA regionals in a double-elimination format by a final score of 7-2 Friday afternoon.

2 hours ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Baseball gets blanked by Old Dominion, 10-0

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Baseball pitcher in a black jersey with OVU logo delivering a pitch from the mound.

James Madison was held off the scoreboard Friday afternoon, falling to Old Dominion, 10-0, in eight innings at the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex in Sun Belt Conference baseball.

7 hours ago in Community, Local

Clymore Elementary School appoints new principal

Carrie Barb's role as Principal of Clymore Elementary School will go into effect on July 1, 2026.

10 hours ago in Local

Gov. Spanberger orders POW/MIA flag on display on Armed Forces Day

She states this is to honor the sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces who are or were prisoners of war or reported missing in action.

10 hours ago in Local

Innovative Refrigeration Systems expands with $19 million investment in Augusta County 

Through the acquisition and renovation of an adjacent facility, Innovation is expected to create 214 new jobs in Virginia.

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8 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

New Wings exhibit traces Paul McCartney’s reinvention as husband, father and bandleader

The largest collection of Paul McCartney's personal artifacts ever publicly displayed is part of a new exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame centering on his life after The Beatles.

8 hours ago in Entertainment

Bam! Pow! Krakoom! The everlasting allure of the American comic book

Pick one up. Be seduced by its glossy cover. Gaze upon the impossibly muscular body clad in a skin-tight suit. Our hero or heroine will surely be soaring, shouting, blasting a villain into next week. They are ridiculous. They are addictively great. Comic books, of the superhero variety, are 100% American.

8 hours ago in Entertainment

John Travolta surprised with honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival

John Travolta was surprised with an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of his directorial debut Friday.

15 hours ago in Entertainment

Grammy-nominated Jordin Sparks selected to sing the national anthem at the Indianapolis 500

Grammy-nominated Jordin Sparks will sing the national anthem at next week's Indianapolis 500, race organizers announced Thursday. The singer, songwriter and actress also performed the anthem before the 2015 and 2024 races.