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

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

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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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25 Mexican National Guard troops killed in Jalisco after cartel leader’s capture, official says

Mexico Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch said Monday 25 members of the National Guard were killed in Jalisco in six separate attacks following the capture of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes.

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Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Tuesday, 2/24

Area High School Basketball Scoreboard - Tuesday, 2/24

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JMU Baseball’s comeback bid comes up short in 5-4 loss to Virginia Tech

James Madison had runners in scoring position in a one-run game in the bottom of the ninth inning, but Virginia Tech's Ethan Gibson beat out freshman Keegan Haesler by a step for the final out at first base as the Dukes fell 5-4 in non-conference baseball at Veterans Memorial Park.

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Bridgewater Women’s Lacrosse falls at home to Marymount, 9-7

The Bridgewater College women's lacrosse team fell to the Marymount Saints 9-7 Tuesday evening.

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EMU Men’s Volleyball sweeps Shenandoah for fourth straight victory

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Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Tuesday, 2/24

Area High School Basketball Scoreboard - Tuesday, 2/24

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JMU Baseball’s comeback bid comes up short in 5-4 loss to Virginia Tech

James Madison had runners in scoring position in a one-run game in the bottom of the ninth inning, but Virginia Tech's Ethan Gibson beat out freshman Keegan Haesler by a step for the final out at first base as the Dukes fell 5-4 in non-conference baseball at Veterans Memorial Park.

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Dukes’ Davis named Sun Belt Men’s Basketball Player of the Week

James Madison guard Cliff Davis was named the Sun Belt Conference men's basketball Player of the Week on Tuesday afternoon.

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James Madison Athletics announces 2026 Hall of Fame Class

Seven former student-athletes have earned selection to be inducted in the Fall as the James Madison University Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026 announced Tuesday.

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Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Monday, 2/23

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

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Robert Carradine, ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire’ star, dies at 71

Robert Carradine, the youngest of his prolific Hollywood family and whose biggest hit was the 1984 comedy "Revenge of the Nerds," has died at 71. In a Tuesday statement to news outlets, his family said he lived with bipolar disorder for two decades and died by suicide.

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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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