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FIFA’s Infantino has ‘complete confidence’ in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence

The violence that erupted in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has left many questioning whether the country will be able to co-host the World Cup in just over three months. FIFA President Gianni Infantino thinks it can.

4 days ago in National, Trending

Takeaways from Trump’s address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats

President Donald Trump started in sales mode, using his State of the Union address to deliver an upbeat vision of the U.S. economy. But that portrayal collides with the sentiment of Americans who remain anxious about their finances and feel they haven't benefited from Trump's policies.

5 days ago in Sports, Trending

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao agree to a rematch in September at The Sphere in Las Vegas

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have agreed to a rematch of their landmark 2015 bout. Their second fight will be held Sept. 19 in Las Vegas, the boxing icons announced Monday.

6 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Rob Reiner’s son pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents

Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of Hollywood luminary Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, pleaded not guilty Monday to two counts of first-degree murder more than two months after their deaths, denying for the first time that he fatally stabbed his parents.

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16 hours ago in Local, Sports

Guerrero leads James Madison Baseball past Albany, 6-3

Senior Jack Guerrero set a new career high in hits and connected on his first career homer to push James Madison baseball past UAlbany, 6-3, on Saturday afternoon at Fluor Field.

16 hours ago in Local, Sports

JMU Softball splits with Hofstra, Buffalo at home on Saturday

James Madison softball split the second day of the Lakeside Book Company Invitational with a six-home run performance against Buffalo after falling to Hofstra prior on Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park. The Dukes fell to the Pride, 3-2, before knocking off the Bulls in five innings, 14-3.

17 hours ago in Local, Sports

Bridgewater Women’s Basketball falls to Randolph-Macon in ODAC Semifinals

The Bridgewater College women's basketball team fell to Randolph-Macon 57-26 on Saturday evening in the ODAC Semifinals.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Men’s Basketball drops heartbreaker to Coastal Carolina, 69-68

Joshua Beadle hit a jumper with 0.9 seconds left to lift Coastal Carolina over James Madison men's basketball, 69-68, on Friday night at the Atlantic Union Bank Center.

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16 hours ago in Local, Sports

Guerrero leads James Madison Baseball past Albany, 6-3

Senior Jack Guerrero set a new career high in hits and connected on his first career homer to push James Madison baseball past UAlbany, 6-3, on Saturday afternoon at Fluor Field.

16 hours ago in Local, Sports

JMU Softball splits with Hofstra, Buffalo at home on Saturday

James Madison softball split the second day of the Lakeside Book Company Invitational with a six-home run performance against Buffalo after falling to Hofstra prior on Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park. The Dukes fell to the Pride, 3-2, before knocking off the Bulls in five innings, 14-3.

17 hours ago in Local, Sports

Bridgewater Women’s Basketball falls to Randolph-Macon in ODAC Semifinals

The Bridgewater College women's basketball team fell to Randolph-Macon 57-26 on Saturday evening in the ODAC Semifinals.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Men’s Basketball drops heartbreaker to Coastal Carolina, 69-68

Joshua Beadle hit a jumper with 0.9 seconds left to lift Coastal Carolina over James Madison men's basketball, 69-68, on Friday night at the Atlantic Union Bank Center.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Friday, 2/27

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2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Eddie Vedder turns solo vulnerability into a powerful plea in Netflix’s ‘Matter of Time’

The first time Eddie Vedder toured without Pearl Jam, he made some glaring mistakes onstage and felt discouraged. A few shows later, he ran into Bruce Springsteen, who told him that performing solo is terrifying but that vulnerability can be a force to harness.

2 days ago in Entertainment

30 years after Pokémon’s release, fans are still trying to catch ’em all

In the 30 years since Pokémon debuted in Japan with the 1996 release of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green for Nintendo Game Boy, the franchise has taken over the globe with its animated shows, mobile games and highly coveted trading cards. Its popularity continues with fans young and old.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Park Chan-wook will lead the Cannes Film Festival jury, will be the 1st Korean in the role

Park Chan-wook, the Korean filmmaker of "Oldboy" and "No Other Choice," will head the jury at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, festival organizers announced Thursday.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations

Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira are some the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a wide net that includes rap, metal, R&B, hip-hop, Britpop, blues rock and pop.