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What to watch as the midterms begin with Tuesday’s primaries

After months of speculating, pontificating and spinning, the midterm election season begins in earnest Tuesday. The primary results in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas will provide some of the first concrete evidence for what voters want as President Donald Trump's second term approaches the halfway mark.

3 days ago in National

Hillary Clinton is testifying as part of the House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is testifying before U.S. House lawmakers in New York on Thursday as part of a congressional investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, starting off two days of depositions that will also include former President Bill Clinton.

3 days ago in National

Memorial services for Jesse Jackson begin at Chicago headquarters of his civil rights organization

Cross-country memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. are set to begin Thursday in Chicago, the city the late civil rights leader called home.

4 days ago in National, Trending

Takeaways from Trump’s address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats

President Donald Trump started in sales mode, using his State of the Union address to deliver an upbeat vision of the U.S. economy. But that portrayal collides with the sentiment of Americans who remain anxious about their finances and feel they haven't benefited from Trump's policies.

5 days ago in National

Waymo’s robotaxis now being dispatched in 10 major U.S. markets with expansion in Texas and Florida

Waymo will begin dispatching its robotaxis in four more cities in Texas and Florida, expanding the territory covered by its fleet of self-driving cars to 10 major U.S. metropolitan markets.

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Lifestyle

4 days ago in Lifestyle

Are expensive shampoos worth it? Here’s what the experts have to say

Ornate packaging paired with enticing advertisements that claim expensive shampoos are elixirs to all hair woes can leave one wondering: Are the higher prices really worth it? Should I abandon my $8 drugstore mainstay for a $42 premium brand?

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

How the rich pass on their wealth. And how you can too

Death and taxes may be inevitable. A big bill for your heirs is not. The rich have made an art of avoiding taxes and making sure their wealth passes down effortlessly to the next generation. But the tricks they use – to expedite payouts to heirs and avoid handing money to the government – can also work for people with far more modest estates.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

What to know about student loan repayment plans and collections

It's been a confusing time for people with student loans. Collections restarted, then were put on hold. At the same time, borrowers had to stay on top of changes to key forgiveness plans.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Why some women choose Galentines over Valentines. And how they might celebrate

Galentine's Day became a pop culture phenomenon with a 2010 episode of the TV comedy "Parks and Recreation" that celebrated female friendships around Valentine's Day. Amy Poehler's character, Leslie Knope, gathered her gal pals on Feb. 13.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Renters use ‘rent now, pay later’ services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns

Rent can eat up an entire paycheck at the start of the month, so a growing number of renters are turning to a financial product that promises relief by letting them split the bill — for a price.

Sports News

17 hours ago in Local, Sports

Guerrero leads James Madison Baseball past Albany, 6-3

Senior Jack Guerrero set a new career high in hits and connected on his first career homer to push James Madison baseball past UAlbany, 6-3, on Saturday afternoon at Fluor Field.

17 hours ago in Local, Sports

JMU Softball splits with Hofstra, Buffalo at home on Saturday

James Madison softball split the second day of the Lakeside Book Company Invitational with a six-home run performance against Buffalo after falling to Hofstra prior on Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park. The Dukes fell to the Pride, 3-2, before knocking off the Bulls in five innings, 14-3.

17 hours ago in Local, Sports

Bridgewater Women’s Basketball falls to Randolph-Macon in ODAC Semifinals

The Bridgewater College women's basketball team fell to Randolph-Macon 57-26 on Saturday evening in the ODAC Semifinals.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Men’s Basketball drops heartbreaker to Coastal Carolina, 69-68

Joshua Beadle hit a jumper with 0.9 seconds left to lift Coastal Carolina over James Madison men's basketball, 69-68, on Friday night at the Atlantic Union Bank Center.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Friday, 2/27

Area High School Basketball Scoreboard - Friday, 2/27

2 days ago in Local, Sports

JMU Women’s Basketball rolls past Coastal, 72-56, to win ninth straight

Ashanti Barnes saved her best for her final home game, tying her career high of 29 points with 16 rebounds to help lead James Madison women's basketball to a 72-56 wire-to-wire victory over Coastal Carolina on Senior Day to wrap up Sun Belt Conference play.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Softball opens home schedule with run-rule win over Buffalo

James Madison softball (7-6) opened its tenure during the Lakeside Book Company Invitational with an offensive clinic, overwhelming Buffalo (5-12) 11-2 in just five innings at Veterans Memorial Park Friday afternoon.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

JMU Baseball loses in 10 innings to Charleston, 8-7

A Jacob Amman single in the bottom of the 10th inning walked off James Madison baseball to give College of Charleston an 8-7 victory on Friday night at Fluor Field.

3 days ago in Local, Sports

Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Thursday, 2/26

Area High School Basketball Scoreboard - Thursday, 2/26

Local News from Rocktown Now

17 hours ago in Local, Sports

Guerrero leads James Madison Baseball past Albany, 6-3

Senior Jack Guerrero set a new career high in hits and connected on his first career homer to push James Madison baseball past UAlbany, 6-3, on Saturday afternoon at Fluor Field.

17 hours ago in Local, Sports

JMU Softball splits with Hofstra, Buffalo at home on Saturday

James Madison softball split the second day of the Lakeside Book Company Invitational with a six-home run performance against Buffalo after falling to Hofstra prior on Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park. The Dukes fell to the Pride, 3-2, before knocking off the Bulls in five innings, 14-3.

17 hours ago in Local, Sports

Bridgewater Women’s Basketball falls to Randolph-Macon in ODAC Semifinals

The Bridgewater College women's basketball team fell to Randolph-Macon 57-26 on Saturday evening in the ODAC Semifinals.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Men’s Basketball drops heartbreaker to Coastal Carolina, 69-68

Joshua Beadle hit a jumper with 0.9 seconds left to lift Coastal Carolina over James Madison men's basketball, 69-68, on Friday night at the Atlantic Union Bank Center.