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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.

2 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.

3 days ago in National

Government shutdown could be the longest ever, Speaker Johnson warns

Republican Speaker Mike Johnson predicted Monday the federal government shutdown may become the longest in history, saying he "won't negotiate" with Democrats until they hit pause on their health care demands and reopen.

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Lifestyle

1 day 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.

1 week 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.

Sports News

2 hours ago in Local, Sports

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard – Thursday, 10/16

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard - Thursday, 10/16

3 hours ago in Local, Sports

JMU’s Peyton McDaniel named Sun Belt Female Student-Athlete of the Year

Updated

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.

1 day 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.

1 day ago in Sports

EMU Men’s Soccer falls at Virginia Wesleyan, 3-1

Soccer ball in the net

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.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard – Tuesday, 10/14

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard - Tuesday, 10/14

2 days ago in Local, Sports

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.

2 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…

2 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.

5 days ago in Local, Sports

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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2 hours ago in Local, Sports

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard – Thursday, 10/16

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard - Thursday, 10/16

3 hours ago in Local, Sports

JMU’s Peyton McDaniel named Sun Belt Female Student-Athlete of the Year

Updated

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 Local, Sports

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard – Tuesday, 10/14

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard - Tuesday, 10/14

2 days ago in Local, Sports

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.