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4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James who co-wrote ‘Jesus, Take the Wheel’ dies in plane crash
Grammy award-winning country songwriter Brett James, whose string of top hits includes "Jesus, Take the Wheel" by Carrie Underwood and "When the Sun Goes Down" by Kenny Chesney, died in a plane crash in North Carolina, authorities said Friday. He was 57.
4 weeks ago in World
The Taliban release British couple held for months in Afghanistan on undisclosed charges
The Taliban released on Friday a British couple held in Afghanistan for more than seven months on undisclosed charges, likely part of a wider effort to get their government recognized internationally, years after taking power.
4 weeks ago in National
Kennedy’s vaccine advisers change COVID shot guidance, calling them an individual choice
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new vaccine advisers added confusion Friday to this fall's COVID-19 vaccinations — declining to recommend them for anyone and leaving the choice up to those who want a shot.
4 weeks ago in Music, Trending
Cardi releases highly anticipated ‘Am I the Drama?’ album
Seven years after her landmark debut "Invasion of Privacy," Cardi B has returned. And, in typical fashion, she's doing it with plenty of spectacle.
The big question for the Commanders and Raiders this week is whether Jayden Daniels will play
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The biggest question for both the Commanders and the Raiders entering their game Sunday is, quite…
Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard – Thursday, 9/18
Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard - Thursday, 9/18
JMU Women’s Soccer comes up short at Old Dominion, 1-0
James Madison women's soccer could not overcome an early goal from Old Dominion as the Dukes fell to the Monarchs, 1-0, during Sun Belt action at ODU Soccer Complex on Thursday night.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Clayton Kershaw to retire after 18 seasons with Dodgers, making final start Friday
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw will retire at the end of this season, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced Thursday.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
American Express Platinum Card gets pricier and adds new perks, including a $400 dining credit
The Platinum Card is getting shinier and pricier. American Express' latest update to its high-end Platinum Card, unveiled Thursday, comes with a lot more perks, including a $400 credit for dining out, and a lofty annual fee of $895.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Kimmel’s future hangs in balance after ABC suspends his late-night show over Charlie Kirk comments
Jimmy Kimmel's television future hung in the balance Thursday after ABC suspended his late-night show following the host's comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, leaving the network's parent company to decide whether supporting him is worth the risk to its business.
BC Volleyball sweeps Mary Washington, Stoop reaches 1000 career kills
Bridgewater college women's volleyball rolled to a straight-set victory over Mary Washington behind junior Reagan Stoop's 1,000 all-time career kill Wednesday night. The Eagles won in three sets over Mary Washington at home.
Bridgewater and EMU Men’s Soccer play to a scoreless draw
The Bridgewater College men's soccer team worked a 0-0 tie against EMU Wednesday evening.
Eastern Mennonite Women’s Soccer falls at Virginia State, 4-1
EMU women's soccer lost at Virginia State on Wednesday, 4-1.
DC Council gives final approval to the Washington Commanders’ return to the RFK Stadium site Draft
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Commanders’ plan to return to the site of their former home at RFK Stadium cleared…
4 weeks ago in National
FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with skeptical Democrats at contentious Senate hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel clashed with skeptical Democrats at a contentious Senate oversight hearing Tuesday, defending his record amid criticism that he has politicized the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency and pursued retribution against perceived adversaries of President Donald Trump.
4 weeks ago in National
German suspect in Madeleine McCann disappearance is released after serving time in unrelated case
A German national who is under investigation in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann 18 years ago was released from prison Wednesday after serving his sentence in an unrelated case, police said.
4 weeks ago in World
Alexei Navalny’s widow says lab reports show her husband was poisoned
The widow of Alexei Navalny said Wednesday that two independent labs have found that her husband was poisoned shortly before his death in a Russian prison.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Tom Brady’s dual roles as Fox Sports NFL analyst, Raiders limited owner continue to raise questions
The questions about Tom Brady's dual roles as a Fox Sports NFL analyst and partial owner of the Las Vegas Raiders have intensified after he was shown in the team's coaching booth with a headset on during a 20-9 loss Monday night to the Los Angeles Chargers.
4 weeks ago in Sports
MLB drops plan for London games in 2026, says nearing TV deals with NBC, ESPN, Netflix
Major League Baseball has abandoned plans to play two games in London next season because of scheduling issues with West Ham's Olympic Stadium and the sport's television partner.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Trivial Pursuit, Furbies and even snow might join the Toy Hall of Fame
Later this year, the National Toy Hall of Fame could induct snow — yes, the cold, white stuff that falls from the sky. But only if it ices out enough of the competition — a group that features hugely popular board games, outdoor favorites and giggling plushies.