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Eight backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche

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Crews found the bodies of eight backcountry skiers and are searching for one more who remains missing after an avalanche in the mountains near Lake Tahoe, authorities said Wednesday, making it the deadliest U.S. avalanche in nearly half a century.

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Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because a 90-day detention period has expired and the government has no viable plan for deporting him, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.

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Shooting at Rhode Island youth hockey game leaves 3 dead, including shooter, and 3 more wounded

A shooting during a Rhode Island youth hockey game left three people dead, including the shooter, and three more hospitalized Monday night in critical condition, authorities said.

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The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84

The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader's assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84.

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Presidents Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holiday

Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open. When in doubt, call ahead or look up more specific schedules online for stores in your neighborhood.

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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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

2 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.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here’s how to start yours

If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what's local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don't travel as far. It doesn't get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden.

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Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Tuesday, 2/17

Area High School Basketball Scoreboard - Tuesday, 2/17

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Bridgewater Men’s Volleyball defeats Averett for first ODAC win in program history

Bridgewater College men's volleyball took down Averett in four sets in ODAC action Tuesday night on home court for the first conference victory in program history.

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Eastern Mennonite Men’s Volleyball sweeps Lynchburg

Eastern Mennonite Men's Volleyball sweeps Lynchburg in three sets

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Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Monday, 2/16

Area High School Basketball Scoreboard - Monday, 2/16

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Dukes come in at No. 22 in latest Top 25 Lacrosse coaches’ poll

James Madison lacrosse has been ranked No. 22 in the latest IWLCA Division I Coaches' Poll, as announced on Monday.

3 days ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Softball drops final two games at Clearwater Invitational

James Madison softball fell to No. 8 Texas A&M and No. 23 FAU on Sunday to close its weekend at the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational. The Dukes (2-5) dropped the day's first game against the Aggies (6-3), 11-0 in five innings, before falling to the Owls (6-4), by a score of 13-2.

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JMU Women’s Tennis rallies to defeat Virginia Tech for first time since 2000

James Madison women's tennis stormed back from a 3-1 deficit and overcame multiple match points to register its first win against Virginia Tech in almost 26 years in a 4-3 triumph on Sunday evening at the Burrows-Burleson Tennis Center.

4 days ago in Local, Sports

JMU Men’s Basketball knocks off league-leading App State, 69-58

James Madison got 21 points from Justin McBride and held App State to 35.2 percent shooting from the field, defeating the first-place Mountaineers 68-59 on Saturday afternoon at the Atlantic Union Bank Center.

4 days ago in Local, Sports

Robinson’s career-high helps JMU Women’s Basketball cruise past ODU, 87-53

Bree Robinson registered a career-high 30 points – the most by a Duke this season – as James Madison overpowered Old Dominion, 87-53, in Sun Belt Conference women's basketball action on Saturday afternoon inside Chartway Arena.

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Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Tuesday, 2/17

Area High School Basketball Scoreboard - Tuesday, 2/17

2 days ago in Local, Sports

Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Monday, 2/16

Area High School Basketball Scoreboard - Monday, 2/16

3 days ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Softball drops final two games at Clearwater Invitational

James Madison softball fell to No. 8 Texas A&M and No. 23 FAU on Sunday to close its weekend at the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational. The Dukes (2-5) dropped the day's first game against the Aggies (6-3), 11-0 in five innings, before falling to the Owls (6-4), by a score of 13-2.

4 days ago in Local, Sports

JMU Men’s Basketball knocks off league-leading App State, 69-58

James Madison got 21 points from Justin McBride and held App State to 35.2 percent shooting from the field, defeating the first-place Mountaineers 68-59 on Saturday afternoon at the Atlantic Union Bank Center.