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14 hours ago in National

US will start revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe child support, AP learns

The U.S. State Department will begin revoking the U.S. passports of thousands of parents who owe a significant amount of unpaid child support. The department told The Associated Press on Thursday that the revocations would begin Friday and be focused on those who owe $100,000 or more.

21 hours ago in National

A note a former cellmate says he found after Epstein’s suspected suicide attempt is released

A note Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate claimed he found after the millionaire sex offender's first suspected jail suicide attempt was made public Wednesday, years after being sealed and locked in a courthouse vault as part of an unrelated legal dispute.

21 hours ago in National, Trending

Clarence Thomas becomes the second longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history

The first baby boomer on the Supreme Court hit a milestone on Thursday, becoming the second-longest serving justice in history at a time when his influence has never seemed greater.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million

Owners of some iPhones are in line to get cash payments of up to $95 from Apple after the company on Tuesday reached a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit for false advertising of its artificial intelligence capabilities.

3 days ago in National, Trending

USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips

The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday is releasing eight stamps marking significant parts of the road in each of the states it traverses, passing by vintage diners, gas stations and motels — many since preserved or restored — along with breathtaking vistas and wide horizons of the open road.

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Lifestyle

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Restaurants celebrate authentic Mexican culture and history this Cinco de Mayo

Nayomie Mendoza has become accustomed to how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the U.S.: the platters of tacos, the pitchers of margaritas and the jubilant sounds of mariachi bands.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Money Happens: What to do when becoming a homeowner feels out of reach

Anxiety about the possibility of never being able to own a house can make some people give up on organizing their finances altogether, says John Hankins, a certified financial therapist. If you hope to buy a house in the future but don't know where to start, here are some expert tips for you

1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby

Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Is TMI really such a bad thing? Here’s the case for oversharing

Most people worry about the risks of oversharing, but in reality, opening up often builds trust and leads to stronger relationships. So, how do you know when it's TMI or if you're not sharing enough?

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

College students wary of the job market are changing course in search of ‘AI-proof’ majors

Two years ago, Josephine Timperman arrived at college with a plan. She declared a major in business analytics, figuring she'd learn niche skills that would stand out on a resume and help land a good job after college. But the rise of artificial intelligence has scrambled those calculations.

Sports News

8 hours ago in Local, Sports

Bridgewater Baseball upsets No. 1 seed Lynchburg in ODAC Tournament in 14 innings

The No. 9 nationally ranked Bridgewater College baseball team made noise at the ODAC finals round in the first game of the double-elimination four-team field against top-seed Lynchburg with a 14-inning victory Thursday at Capital One Park by a final score of 4-3.

13 hours ago in Local, Sports

Dukes fall to Texas State, 5-2, in Sun Belt Softball Quarterfinals

No. 3 seed Texas State softball rallied from a 2-0 deficit with a five-run bottom of the sixth to move past sixth-seeded James Madison, 5-2, in Thursday's Quarterfinal of the 2026 Sun Belt Championship at Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park.

16 hours ago in Local, Sports

JMU’s O’Regan receives contract extension through the 2031-32

Following another banner season for James Madison that included a Sun Belt Conference Women's Basketball Championship title and a berth into the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship, Head Coach Sean O'Regan received a contract extension through the 2031-32 season, as announced Thursday by JMU Director of Athletics Matt Roan.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Baseball loses in extra innings at George Washington

In its final midweek game of the season, James Madison baseball fell in 10 innings to George Washington, 5-4, on Tuesday afternoon at Barcroft Park.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

Area High School Scoreboard – Tuesday, 5/5

Area High School Scoreboard - Tuesday, 5/5

2 days ago in Local, Sports

Four Dukes earn All-Sun Belt Softball honors

The James Madison softball program was well represented in the Sun Belt Conference postseason awards as four Dukes earned all-conference recognition, the league office announced Tuesday afternoon.

2 days ago in Sports

JMU’s Václav Tichý was named Third Team All-Sun Belt Men’s Golf

James Madison senior Václav Tichý was named Third Team All-Sun Belt Conference on Tuesday afternoon, as the Sun Belt Conference rolled out its 2025-26 postseason awards.

4 days ago in Local, Sports

JMU Lacrosse draws Notre Dame in NCAA Tournament First Round at Evanston

James Madison lacrosse will head to Evanston, Ill. to face in Notre Dame in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Division I Women's Lacrosse Championship, the NCAA selection committee announced on Sunday night.

4 days ago in Local, Sports

BC Baseball wins series against Washington and Lee to advance to ODAC Championship Weekend

The Bridgewater College baseball team upended the Washington and Lee Generals Sunday in a game three decision of a best-of-3 series at home dropping the second game, 6-2, and bouncing back to take a 10-6 win in the third-deciding game to advance to the ODAC finals round in Tysons, Va.

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8 hours ago in Local, Sports

Bridgewater Baseball upsets No. 1 seed Lynchburg in ODAC Tournament in 14 innings

The No. 9 nationally ranked Bridgewater College baseball team made noise at the ODAC finals round in the first game of the double-elimination four-team field against top-seed Lynchburg with a 14-inning victory Thursday at Capital One Park by a final score of 4-3.

13 hours ago in Local, Sports

Dukes fall to Texas State, 5-2, in Sun Belt Softball Quarterfinals

No. 3 seed Texas State softball rallied from a 2-0 deficit with a five-run bottom of the sixth to move past sixth-seeded James Madison, 5-2, in Thursday's Quarterfinal of the 2026 Sun Belt Championship at Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park.

16 hours ago in Local, Sports

JMU’s O’Regan receives contract extension through the 2031-32

Following another banner season for James Madison that included a Sun Belt Conference Women's Basketball Championship title and a berth into the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship, Head Coach Sean O'Regan received a contract extension through the 2031-32 season, as announced Thursday by JMU Director of Athletics Matt Roan.

16 hours ago in Entertainment, Local

Wayne Theatre presents “Singin’ in the Rain”

The Wayne Theatre presents "Singin' in the Rain", opening Friday, May 8, 2026, and will run until Sunday, May 17, 2026.