Sanders and Mamdani energize supporters at town hall as NYC mayor's race enters final stretch
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Another 'Knives Out' makes another raucous premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival
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Report on deadly Portugal streetcar derailment describes failure of cable connecting cabins
Read full article: Report on deadly Portugal streetcar derailment describes failure of cable connecting cabinsThe first investigative report on the deadly Portugal streetcar derailment reveals that a cable connecting two cabins snapped.
Bailey, Smothers lead N.C. State comeback against Virginia, 35-31
Read full article: Bailey, Smothers lead N.C. State comeback against Virginia, 35-31CJ Bailey rushed for two touchdowns and threw for another as North Carolina State defeated visiting Virginia 35-31 on Saturday in a non-league clash between two Atlantic Coast Conference teams.
Amazon is Coming to Amherst County — $16M Investment Brings Jobs, Faster Deliveries & More
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President Donald Trump will watch the US Open men's final from Rolex's suite, AP source says
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Trump threatens Chicago with apocalyptic force and Pritzker calls him a 'wannabe dictator'
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Bailey, Smothers lead N.C. State comeback against Virginia, 35-31
Read full article: Bailey, Smothers lead N.C. State comeback against Virginia, 35-31CJ Bailey rushed for two touchdowns and threw for another as North Carolina State defeated visiting Virginia 35-31 on Saturday in a non-league clash between two Atlantic Coast Conference teams.
Postal traffic to US sank 80% after Trump administration ended exemption on low-value parcels
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Davey Johnson, who won World Series twice with Baltimore as player, managed Mets to title, dies
Read full article: Davey Johnson, who won World Series twice with Baltimore as player, managed Mets to title, diesDavey Johnson, an All-Star second baseman who won the World Series twice with the Baltimore Orioles as a player and managed the New York Mets to the title in 1986 has died.
Legal aid group sues to preemptively block US from deporting a dozen Honduran children
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Police arrest more than 400 at London protest supporting banned group Palestine Action
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How Donald Trump is weaponizing the government to settle personal scores and pursue his agenda
Read full article: How Donald Trump is weaponizing the government to settle personal scores and pursue his agendaPresident Donald Trump has been using his second term to amass and wield unprecedented power.
Biden chooses Delaware for his presidential library as his team turns to raising money for it
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Thousands of Ohio students left without a school bus ride as private school transport expands
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WATCH: Roanoke College gets first official win as a program, 23-7 over Virginia University of Lynchburg
Read full article: WATCH: Roanoke College gets first official win as a program, 23-7 over Virginia University of LynchburgRoanoke College beat Virginia University of Lynchburg Saturday 23-7. This is their first win as a varsity team in the Division III.
Flyovers, hayrides and more: Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Festival kicks off Friday
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City of Lynchburg seeking public’s input on city’s walking, biking, transit and driving future
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Unlocked Cars, Stolen Guns: Lynchburg Police Urge Residents to Lock Up Amid Summer Car Theft Spike
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Lynchburg man arrested and charged with multiple offenses after narcotics seizure
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825 jobs coming to South Boston with Hitachi Energy expansion
Read full article: 825 jobs coming to South Boston with Hitachi Energy expansionHitachi Energy is set to invest $457 million to expand its transformer production facility in South Boston, bringing 825 new jobs to the Commonwealth, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced on Thursday.
State grants support Martinsville-Henry County 911 Center equipment upgrades, regional collaboration
Read full article: State grants support Martinsville-Henry County 911 Center equipment upgrades, regional collaborationThe grants will be used to upgrade equipment, support the center’s accreditation process, and develop a regional partnership with Franklin and Patrick counties to answer calls across jurisdictions.
Virginia Tech researchers working to restore Appalachian red spruce forests
Read full article: Virginia Tech researchers working to restore Appalachian red spruce forestsVirginia Tech’s College of Natural Resources and Environment announced on Thursday that they will be leading a $2 million project to help restore red spruce forests in the Central Appalachian Highlands region.
Amazon is Coming to Amherst County — $16M Investment Brings Jobs, Faster Deliveries & More
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Virginia Tech senior interns with the National Parks Conservation Association to protect national parks
Read full article: Virginia Tech senior interns with the National Parks Conservation Association to protect national parksA rising senior at Virginia Tech with a passion for the outdoors spent her summer interning for the National Parks Conservation Association.
Ahead of an August jobs report, Virginia’s unemployment rate continues to climb
Read full article: Ahead of an August jobs report, Virginia’s unemployment rate continues to climbVirginia’s unemployment rate has risen for seven consecutive months, reaching 3.6%, a trend not seen since 2008, as the state grapples with federal job losses and manufacturing setbacks.
Growing, with big appetites: Bobcat kittens thriving at Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center
Read full article: Growing, with big appetites: Bobcat kittens thriving at Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center“The bobcats are doing great. They have probably tripled, not quadrupled in size at this point. They’re eating the equivalent of one whole chicken a day … but they’re doing wonderful,” said SWVA Wildlife Center Executive Director Chester Leonard.
Sanders and Mamdani energize supporters at town hall as NYC mayor's race enters final stretch
Read full article: Sanders and Mamdani energize supporters at town hall as NYC mayor's race enters final stretchU.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani rallied supporters at a town hall in Brooklyn, slamming President Donald Trump and boosting their shared progressive message.
President Donald Trump will watch the US Open men's final from Rolex's suite, AP source says
Read full article: President Donald Trump will watch the US Open men's final from Rolex's suite, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the details says President Donald Trump will watch the U.S. Open men’s final from Rolex’s suite in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Trump threatens Chicago with apocalyptic force and Pritzker calls him a 'wannabe dictator'
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How Donald Trump is weaponizing the government to settle personal scores and pursue his agenda
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Biden chooses Delaware for his presidential library as his team turns to raising money for it
Read full article: Biden chooses Delaware for his presidential library as his team turns to raising money for itFormer President Joe Biden has decided to build his presidential library in Delaware.
Trump's job market promises fall flat as hiring collapses and inflation ticks up
Read full article: Trump's job market promises fall flat as hiring collapses and inflation ticks upThe U.S. job market has gone from healthy to lethargic during President Donald Trump’s first seven months back in the White House.
VADACS accepting applications for 2025 Beehive Distribution Program
Read full article: VADACS accepting applications for 2025 Beehive Distribution ProgramThe Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is now accepting applications for its 2025 Beehive Distribution Program. The program helps Virginians assemble new beehives, and intends to increase the number of managed honeybee colonies in the Commonwealth.
Consumer Reports | How to stay a step ahead of text message scams
Read full article: Consumer Reports | How to stay a step ahead of text message scamsHave you ever received a text that seems urgent, claiming there's an issue with your package delivery or a missed toll payment? These messages are likely part of a growing wave of text message scams!
9 Children Under 5 Have Drowned in Virginia Pools This Summer, Health Officials Warn on World Drowning Prevention Day
Read full article: 9 Children Under 5 Have Drowned in Virginia Pools This Summer, Health Officials Warn on World Drowning Prevention DayOn World Drowning Prevention Day, Virginia health officials are urging parents to act.