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Jury selection to begin in South Florida for 4 charged in 2021 assassination of Haitian president

Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the U.S. federal trial of four men charged in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. Arcangel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla and James Solages are charged with conspiring in South Florida to kidnap or kill Haiti's former leader, plus related charges.

4 days ago in National

Dow drops 1,000 points after oil spikes to its highest price since the summer of 2024

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 1,000 points Thursday after the price of oil spiked to its highest level since the summer of 2024 because of the war with Iran.

4 days ago in National

Savannah Guthrie makes offscreen visit to ‘Today’ show, first since her mother went missing

Savannah Guthrie made an off-camera appearance Thursday at NBC's "Today" show studios to thank colleagues for their support since her mother Nancy went missing from her Arizona home a month ago.

4 days ago in National

Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership

President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after mounting criticism over her leadership of the department, including the handling of the administration's immigration crackdown and disaster response.

4 days ago in National

What to know about the investigation into Catholic priests in Rhode Island and sexual abuse charges

A new investigation into the Catholic Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, shows that an estimated 75 priests abused more than 300 children since 1950, with the state's top law enforcement chief warning Wednesday that the scope of the abuse is likely much bigger.

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4 hours ago in Lifestyle

Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here’s how to do it

One recent study linked a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline to lifelong learning, meaning intellectually stimulating experiences — reading and writing, learning another language, playing chess, solving puzzles, going to museums — from childhood into retirement.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

What to say if you’re in recovery and your workplace encourages social drinking

Picture this: It's lunchtime in the 1960s, and you're out with co-workers enjoying not one, not two, but three cocktails with your meal. While the three-martini lunch seems improbable today, workplaces still can be boozy places. After-work happy hours, corporate parties and client meetings at fancy bars are still expected in many areas of American corporate culture.

5 days ago in Lifestyle

Apple’s ‘big week’ launches a pair of $599 devices aimed at budget buyers

Apple CEO Tim Cook promised a "big week" of product announcements has seen the introduction of a new budget-friendly iPhone trim, an entry-level MacBook tier, updated iPad Air models, refreshed monitors and higher-end chipsets. All of which was on display at hands-on media events held Wednesday in New York, London and Shanghai.

5 days ago in Lifestyle

The weight loss boom is reshaping American aesthetics

An estimated 63% of weight loss drug patients now seeking facial treatments have never set foot in a cosmetic clinic before. Thirty-one million Americans are now taking GLP-1 weight loss medications, according to KFF polling data from November 2025.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

Starter home hotspots: These metros are best for first-time buyers

moveBuddha highlights top starter home cities for first-time buyers, with Oklahoma City leading in affordability, availability, and livability.

Sports News

18 hours ago in Local, Sports

JMU Women’s Basketball defeats No. 1 seed Georgia Southern, 81-53, in SBC Semifinals

Fourth-seeded James Madison dominated the glass, winning the rebounding battle 45-16, and held top-seeded Georgia Southern to 36.7% shooting (18-of-49) from the field for an 81-53 victory on Sunday afternoon in the Sun Belt Conference Women's Basketball Championship semifinals, advancing to the title game for the fourth consecutive season.

18 hours ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Baseball drops series finale to ETSU

ETSU used a seven-run sixth inning and a five-run eighth to prevent a series sweep, as James Madison baseball fell 13-0 in eight innings on Sunday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Park.

19 hours ago in Local, Sports

Dukes Softball downs Radford on Sunday, 11-0

James Madison softball closed out the Hokie Invite with a commanding 11–0 victory over Radford on Sunday afternoon at the Moyer Sports Complex.

20 hours ago in Sports

Bridgewater Softball sweeps doubleheader at Methodist

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (BC Athletics) – The Bridgewater College softball team swept Methodist on Sunday afternoon on the road. Game 1…

20 hours ago in Sports

EMU Softball drops a pair of games at Triangle Classic in Raleigh

EMU Softball drops a pair of games at Triangle Classic in Raleigh

2 days ago in Local, Sports

JMU Women’s Basketball rolls past South Alabama to advance to SBC Semifinals

James Madison women's basketball shot 60.4% (29-of-48) from the field, 45.0% (9-of-20) from three, and 100.0% (12-of-12) from the free throw line to fly by South Alabama, 79-54, in the Sun Belt Championship Quarterfinals inside the Pensacola Bay Center on Saturday afternoon.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Baseball takes two from ETSU on Saturday

After play was suspended due to fog density the day before, James Madison baseball returned to the field on Saturday with a nine-run inning to run-rule ETSU, 11-1 in seven innings, before knocking off the Buccaneers, 6-4, in game two of the series at Veterans Memorial Park.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

JMU Softball defeats Bryant and Penn State on day two of Hokie Invite

James Madison softball picked up a pair of wins on day two of the Hokie Invite, defeating Bryant 7–6 in eight innings before closing the day with a 5–3 victory over Penn State.

2 days ago in Sports

EMU Baseball splits two games with Hilbert College

EMU Baseball splits two games with Hilbert College

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18 hours ago in Local, Sports

JMU Women’s Basketball defeats No. 1 seed Georgia Southern, 81-53, in SBC Semifinals

Fourth-seeded James Madison dominated the glass, winning the rebounding battle 45-16, and held top-seeded Georgia Southern to 36.7% shooting (18-of-49) from the field for an 81-53 victory on Sunday afternoon in the Sun Belt Conference Women's Basketball Championship semifinals, advancing to the title game for the fourth consecutive season.

18 hours ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Baseball drops series finale to ETSU

ETSU used a seven-run sixth inning and a five-run eighth to prevent a series sweep, as James Madison baseball fell 13-0 in eight innings on Sunday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Park.

19 hours ago in Local, Sports

Dukes Softball downs Radford on Sunday, 11-0

James Madison softball closed out the Hokie Invite with a commanding 11–0 victory over Radford on Sunday afternoon at the Moyer Sports Complex.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

JMU Women’s Basketball rolls past South Alabama to advance to SBC Semifinals

James Madison women's basketball shot 60.4% (29-of-48) from the field, 45.0% (9-of-20) from three, and 100.0% (12-of-12) from the free throw line to fly by South Alabama, 79-54, in the Sun Belt Championship Quarterfinals inside the Pensacola Bay Center on Saturday afternoon.