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Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged with storing and sharing classified information
John Bolton, who served as national security adviser to President Donald Trump during his first term and later became a vocal critic of the Republican leader, was charged Thursday with storing top secret records at home and sharing with relatives diary-like notes about his time in government that contained classified information.
2 days ago in National
County judge in Chicago area bars ICE from arresting people at court
Cook County's top judge signed an order barring ICE from arresting people at court. Cook County includes Chicago, which has seen a federal immigration crackdown in recent months.
2 days ago in National
Supreme Court takes up GOP-led challenge to Voting Rights Act that could affect control of Congress
The Supreme Court is taking up a major Republican-led challenge to the Voting Rights Act, the centerpiece legislation of the Civil Rights Movement, that could gut a key provision of the law that prohibits racial discrimination in redistricting.
3 days ago in National
Trump honoring Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd birthday
President Donald Trump on Tuesday is posthumously awarding America's highest civilian honor to Charlie Kirk, the assassinated activist who inspired a generation of young conservatives and helped push the nation's politics further to the right.
3 days ago in National
Rare October storm brings heavy rain and possible mudslides to Southern California
A rare October storm arrived in California on Tuesday and threatened to pummel wildfire-scarred Los Angeles neighborhoods with heavy rain, high winds and possible mudslides. Some homes were ordered to evacuate.
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Lifestyle
2 days ago in Lifestyle
Walking is good for you. Walking backward can add to the benefits
Here's a simple way to switch up your walking routine, according to experts: try going backward. Taking a brisk walk is an exercise rich in simplicity, and it can have impressive mental and physical benefits: stronger bones and muscles, cardiovascular fitness and stress relief, to name a few.
3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Instagram says it’s safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content
Teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won't be able to change their settings without a parent's permission, Meta announced on Tuesday.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
What to do if you’re underwater on your car loan
More car buyers are finding themselves in a tough spot financially. According to a recent report from Edmunds, more than 26% of new-vehicle trade-ins in the second quarter of 2025 had negative equity — the highest share in more than four years.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Here are the 3 fashion trends that ruled spring runways
As Paris Fashion Week wrapped up this week after myriad debuts and shake-ups, three trends took hold. Shoulders were broadened and jackets snapped to attention. Skin showed on the wearer's terms. And dressy, formal fashion came back — lighter, simpler, and meant for real life, not just red carpets.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Cold-water immersion may offer health benefits — and also presents risks
Claims about the benefits of cold-water immersion date back centuries. Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the third American president, wrote toward the end of his life about using a cold foot bath daily for 60 years. He also owned a book published in 1706 on the history of cold-water bathing.
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Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard – Thursday, 10/16
Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard - Thursday, 10/16
JMU’s Peyton McDaniel named Sun Belt Female Student-Athlete of the Year
As part of its annual Fall Meetings in Atlanta, the Sun Belt Conference formally recognized award winners from the 2024-25 season at the Sun Belt Honors Banquet, tabbing Peyton McDaniel of James Madison women's basketball as the Female Student-Athlete of the Year.
2 days ago in Sports
Bridgewater Field Hockey blanks Eastern Mennonite, 6-0
The Bridgewater College field hockey team rolled past EMU on Wednesday night 6-0.
2 days ago in Sports
EMU Men’s Soccer falls at Virginia Wesleyan, 3-1
The EMU Men's Soccer team made a trek to the other side of the state on Wednesday, making a business trip to the beach for a showdown with Virginia Wesleyan. Unfortunately, the Royals wound up on the wrong side of a 3-1 score against the Marlins.
Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard – Tuesday, 10/14
Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard - Tuesday, 10/14
James Madison Men’s Soccer earns draw with No. 5 Princeton
James Madison men's soccer's 54th-minute goal snapped No. 5 Princeton's 419:16 consecutive minutes streaking without conceding, but an equalizer 55 seconds left allowed the match to end in a 1-1 draw at Sentara Park on Tuesday night.
3 days ago in Sports
Bridgewater Volleyball wins five-set thriller at Southern Virginia
BUENA VISTA, Va. (BC Athletics) – Bridgewater College women’s volleyball edged out SVU in a five-set thriller on the road…
3 days ago in Sports
EMU Volleyball falls in three sets at No. 22 Washington and Lee
EMU had a tall task ahead of it on Tuesday, as they headed south to Lexington to take on the nationally-ranked Generals of Washington and Lee. The Generals showed why they are ranked 22nd in the latest AVCA poll, as they picked up a 3-0 (25-7, 25-19, 25-7) win over the Royals.
Hosley and King shine as No. 13 Georgia Tech starts strong and rolls to 35-20 win over Virginia Tech
ATLANTA (AP) — Malachi Hosley ran for 129 yards and a touchdown, Haynes King had two scoring runs and No.…
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Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard – Thursday, 10/16
Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard - Thursday, 10/16
JMU’s Peyton McDaniel named Sun Belt Female Student-Athlete of the Year
As part of its annual Fall Meetings in Atlanta, the Sun Belt Conference formally recognized award winners from the 2024-25 season at the Sun Belt Honors Banquet, tabbing Peyton McDaniel of James Madison women's basketball as the Female Student-Athlete of the Year.
Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard – Tuesday, 10/14
Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard - Tuesday, 10/14
James Madison Men’s Soccer earns draw with No. 5 Princeton
James Madison men's soccer's 54th-minute goal snapped No. 5 Princeton's 419:16 consecutive minutes streaking without conceding, but an equalizer 55 seconds left allowed the match to end in a 1-1 draw at Sentara Park on Tuesday night.