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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
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.
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.
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.
Samuel scores in Washington debut, and the Commanders stifle the Giants in a 21-6 win
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
Pavia, Vanderbilt rally for 44-20 win at Virginia Tech
Vanderbilt runs to a 44-20 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday.
Local News from Rocktown Now
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.
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.
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…
Samuel scores in Washington debut, and the Commanders stifle the Giants in a 21-6 win
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.