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2 days ago in National

Redistricting battle intensifies in states after US Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act

A Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified an already intense national redistricting battle by providing Republican officials in several states new grounds to redraw voting districts.

4 days ago in National

US infant formula supply is ‘safe,’ FDA says after looking for potential contaminants

A new analysis of chemicals in U.S. infant formula found reassuringly low levels of heavy metals, pesticides and other potential contaminants, federal health officials said Wednesday.

4 days ago in National

Hegseth will go before Congress for the first time since the Iran war started

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the first time since the Trump administration went to war with Iran, a decision that Democrats say has led to a costly conflict of choice waged without congressional approval.

6 days ago in National

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner with guns and knives was charged Monday with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump as federal authorities suggested an attack that disrupted one of Washington's glitziest events had been planned for at least several weeks.

6 days ago in National

Accused attacker at Washington media dinner is a tutor and computer engineer from California

The California man arrested in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner is a highly educated tutor and amateur video game developer opposed to the policies of President Donald Trump.

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Lifestyle

3 days 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

4 days 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.

6 days 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?

6 days 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.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails

Surging interest in the purported benefits of psychedelic drugs has given rise to books, documentaries and conferences dedicated to the mind-altering substances. Now add one more business to the list: psychedelic retreats.

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7 hours ago in Local, Sports

Dukes dominate USF, 17-7, to capture American Conference Lacrosse Championshp

James Madison lacrosse dominated all aspects of the game, defeating No.1 USF 17-7 in the 2026 American Conference Championship at FirstBank Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

7 hours ago in Local, Sports

JMU Baseball gets shutout at home by Marshall, 9-0

Marshall scored a run in every inning but two, as James Madison baseball fell, 9-0, on Saturday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Park in Sun Belt Conference play.

8 hours ago in Local, Sports

BC rallies past Washington and Lee, 9-8, in 12 innings in game one of ODAC opening round

The No. 4 seeded Bridgewater College baseball team nailed a comeback extra innings walk-off thriller to take down No. 5 seeded Washington and Lee in the first game of the ODAC opening round Saturday.

8 hours ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Softball blanks Marshall, 5-0, to win series

Payton List tossed a complete-game shutout as James Madison softball secured a series win over first-place Marshall, 5-0, on Saturday afternoon at Dot Hicks Field.

8 hours ago in Local, Sports

Bridgewater Softball defeats Averett to advance to Pod 2 Championship

The Bridgewater College Softball team advanced to the final of Pod 2 of the ODAC Championship after a 3-1 victory over Averett on Saturday.

1 day ago in Local, Sports

JMU Baseball holds off Marshall, 4-3, to win series opener

James Madison baseball scored four runs in the first inning and redshirt sophomore Holden McKinney and senior Jaden Kinsler combined to limit Marshall to seven hits and three runs to give the Dukes a 4-3 win on Friday night at Veterans Memorial Park in Sun Belt Conference play.

1 day ago in Local, Sports

Bridgewater Softball opens ODAC Tournament with 6-3 win over Randolph-Macon

Bridgewater Softball opens ODAC Tournament with 6-3 win over Randolph-Macon

1 day ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Softball takes down Marshall, 5-3, to even series

James Madison softball evened the series on Friday evening with a 5-3 victory over Marshall at Dot Hicks Field.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

JMU Lacrosse rallies past ECU, 9-7, in American Conference Semifinals

Down two goals in the fourth, James Madison lacrosse fought back to claim a 9-7 victory over East Carolina in the semifinals of the 2026 American Conference Championship at FirstBank Stadium on Thursday night.

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7 hours ago in Local, Sports

Dukes dominate USF, 17-7, to capture American Conference Lacrosse Championshp

James Madison lacrosse dominated all aspects of the game, defeating No.1 USF 17-7 in the 2026 American Conference Championship at FirstBank Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

7 hours ago in Local, Sports

JMU Baseball gets shutout at home by Marshall, 9-0

Marshall scored a run in every inning but two, as James Madison baseball fell, 9-0, on Saturday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Park in Sun Belt Conference play.

8 hours ago in Local, Sports

BC rallies past Washington and Lee, 9-8, in 12 innings in game one of ODAC opening round

The No. 4 seeded Bridgewater College baseball team nailed a comeback extra innings walk-off thriller to take down No. 5 seeded Washington and Lee in the first game of the ODAC opening round Saturday.

8 hours ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Softball blanks Marshall, 5-0, to win series

Payton List tossed a complete-game shutout as James Madison softball secured a series win over first-place Marshall, 5-0, on Saturday afternoon at Dot Hicks Field.