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3 days ago in National

Trump executive order tries to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday aiming to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War — a long-telegraphed move aimed at projecting American military toughness around the globe.

4 days ago in National

Trump will host top tech CEOs except Musk at a White House dinner

President Donald Trump will host a high-powered list of tech CEOs for a dinner at the White House on Thursday night. The guest list is set to include Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and a dozen other executives from the biggest artificial intelligence and tech firms, according to the White House.

6 days ago in National

Pentagon authorizes up to 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has approved sending up to 600 military lawyers to the Justice Department to serve as temporary immigration judges, according to a memo reviewed by The Associated Press.

1 week ago in National

Trump revokes Secret Service protection for former Vice President Harris after Biden had extended it

President Donald Trump has revoked Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, a senior White House official said on Friday.

2 weeks ago in National

Closure of Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration detention center can proceed, judge says

A federal judge in Miami has refused to pause her order requiring the winding down of the immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz" while the federal government appeals her ruling.

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Lifestyle

4 days ago in Lifestyle

Moms’ careers and personal time are hit hard by school drop-off demands, a poll finds

About one-third of parents say taking their kids to school has caused them to miss work, according to the poll. Roughly 3 in 10 say they've been prevented from seeking or taking work opportunities. And 11% say school transportation has even caused them to lose a job.

4 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion after another night without a big winner

The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after yet another drawing passed without a big winner Wednesday. The numbers selected were: 3, 16, 29, 61 and 69, with the Powerball number being 22.

5 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Amazon ends a program that lets Prime members share free shipping perk with users outside household

Amazon is ending a program that allows members of its Prime membership subscription program to share their free shipping benefits with people who don't have the same primary address.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Nonalcoholic beer and mocktails can help people stay sober or drink less, but are not for everyone

Several years into her sobriety, Logan Denzer decided to try nonalcoholic beer and mocktails while others around her drank real booze. "A lot of people feel out of place" when everyone else is imbibing, said the 27-year-old from Los Angeles, who considers these beverages "an excellent solution."

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

At some colleges, move-in day includes students’ dogs and cats

Crossing paths with dogs, cats and other animals is part of campus life for students at Eckerd College, a liberal arts school in Florida that allows pets to live in dormitories.

Sports News

19 hours ago in Local, Sports

JMU Women’s Soccer gets blanked by No. 23 North Carolina, 3-0

The Dukes' offense only managed one shot as JMU women's soccer fell to No.23 North Carolina Tar Heels, 3-0, on Sunday afternoon at Sentara Park.

19 hours ago in Sports

Bridgewater’s Browne named ODAC Offensive Player of the Week

Ian Browne of the Bridgewater College Football team has been named the Old Dominion Athletic Conference's Offensive Player of the Week after his performance in the Eagles' season opener against Stevenson.

19 hours ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Field Hockey earns road win at American, 4-1

Senior captains Skyler Brown and Alice Roeper both recorded two goals and an assist in James Madison field hockey's convincing 4-1 win at American on Sunday afternoon at the Jacobs Complex.

19 hours ago in Sports

EMU Women’s Soccer falls at home to Brevard, 4-0

The EMU Women's Soccer team wrapped up the weekend with a Sunday matinee, welcoming in the Tornados of Brevard College. Brevard held a 1-0 lead at the half, but used three second-half goals to pick up a 4-0 win.

19 hours ago in Local, Sports

JMU Volleyball loses to Lehigh in four sets on Sunday

HARRISONBURG, Va. (JMU Athletics) – James Madison volleyball concluded its weekend with a four-set loss (28-26, 16-25, 28-30, 21-25) to…

20 hours ago in Sports

BC Field Hockey loses to Sewanee in overtime, 2-1

Bridgewater College field hockey fell in overtime, 2-1, on Sunday to Sewanee.

23 hours ago in Local, Sports

Samuel scores in Washington debut, and the Commanders stifle the Giants in a 21-6 win

Washington Commanders NFL Football

Jayden Daniels threw for 233 yards and a touchdown, Deebo Samuel scored in his Washington debut, and the Commanders kept the New York Giants out of the end zone in a 21-6 victory.

1 day ago in Sports

Bailey, Smothers lead N.C. State comeback against Virginia, 35-31

CJ Bailey rushed for two touchdowns and threw for another as North Carolina State defeated visiting Virginia 35-31 in a non-league clash between the two Atlantic Coast Conference teams

1 day ago in Local, Sports

Pavia, Vanderbilt rally for 44-20 win at Virginia Tech

VA Tech Blacksburg Football

Vanderbilt runs to a 44-20 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday.

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19 hours ago in Local, Sports

JMU Women’s Soccer gets blanked by No. 23 North Carolina, 3-0

The Dukes' offense only managed one shot as JMU women's soccer fell to No.23 North Carolina Tar Heels, 3-0, on Sunday afternoon at Sentara Park.

19 hours ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Field Hockey earns road win at American, 4-1

Senior captains Skyler Brown and Alice Roeper both recorded two goals and an assist in James Madison field hockey's convincing 4-1 win at American on Sunday afternoon at the Jacobs Complex.

19 hours ago in Local, Sports

JMU Volleyball loses to Lehigh in four sets on Sunday

HARRISONBURG, Va. (JMU Athletics) – James Madison volleyball concluded its weekend with a four-set loss (28-26, 16-25, 28-30, 21-25) to…

23 hours ago in Local, Sports

Samuel scores in Washington debut, and the Commanders stifle the Giants in a 21-6 win

Washington Commanders NFL Football

Jayden Daniels threw for 233 yards and a touchdown, Deebo Samuel scored in his Washington debut, and the Commanders kept the New York Giants out of the end zone in a 21-6 victory.