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Jasmine Crockett concedes to James Talarico in Texas Democratic Senate primary

Jasmine Crockett on Wednesday conceded the Democratic primary in the Texas Senate race to James Talarico. The congresswoman called on the party to unify behind the state representative, who clinched the nomination overnight.

7 hours ago in National

Republicans brace for an ugly fight in the Texas Senate runoff between Cornyn and Paxton

The mess in Texas may be just beginning. Four-term Sen. John Cornyn and his allies spent nearly $70 million to survive the first round of the party's nomination fight on Tuesday. He was slightly ahead of conservative firebrand Ken Paxton, the state attorney general, with more votes still being counted on Wednesday.

2 days ago in National

FBI investigates Texas bar shooting that killed 2 and wounded 14 as possible terrorist act

A gunman wearing clothes with an Iranian flag design and the words "Property of Allah" killed two people and wounded 14 early Sunday at a Texas bar, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. The FBI is investigating the shooting, which erupted a day after the U.S. and Israel launched an attack on Iran, as a potential act of terrorism.

2 days ago in National

Rev. Jesse Jackson returns home to South Carolina to lie in state

After a long career of fighting for civil rights, the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is visiting his home for one last time to lie in state at the South Carolina Capitol on Monday.

5 days ago in National

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.

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6 minutes ago in Lifestyle

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

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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 hours ago in Lifestyle

The weight loss boom is reshaping American aesthetics

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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.

1 week 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.

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15 hours ago in Local, Sports

Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Tuesday, 3/3

Scores from Quarterfinal games around the Shenandoah Valley.

15 hours ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Baseball falls at home to George Mason, 11-2

With rain descending from the sky for the majority of the game, George Mason used five extra-base hits to maneuver past James Madison baseball, 11-2, on Tuesday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Park.

15 hours ago in Local, Sports

JMU Lacrosse loses at No. 9 Johns Hopkins, 12-10

A six-goal fourth quarter propelled No.9 Johns Hopkins past James Madison Lacrosse as the Dukes fell 12-10 at Homewood Field on Tuesday afternoon.

1 day ago in Local, Sports

Commanders agree to pay D.C. $1M to settle a 2022 lawsuit over previous ownership deceiving fans

The lawsuit initially began in fall 2021 with an investigation by predecessor Karl Racine, who based it on consumer protection law, arguing the team mislead residents.

3 days ago in Local, Sports

Campbell’s ninth inning HR sends JMU Baseball past Michigan State, 4-2

With one out and one on in the top of the ninth inning, senior Wyatt Campbell sent a 2-1 pitch off the batter's eye to give James Madison baseball a 4-2 win over Michigan State on Sunday afternoon at Flour Field.

3 days ago in Local, Sports

Bridgewater Baseball takes down No. 19 Pomona-Pitzer to stay unbeaten

Bridgewater College baseball continued its hot streak, defeating No. 19 nationally ranked Pomona-Pitzer by a final score of 12-4 for the 11th straight win of the season Sunday in California.

3 days ago in Local, Sports

JMU Softball wraps up home tournament with 5-3 win over Hofstra

James Madison softball (8-7) wrapped up the Lakeside Book Company Invitational in its home-opening weekend with a four-run sixth inning to power past Hofstra (3-9) 5-3 at Veterans Memorial Park Sunday afternoon.

3 days ago in Local, Sports

BC Softball splits first two games in Southern California

The Bridgewater College softball team split a pair of games to open its trip to southern California.

4 days 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.

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15 hours ago in Local, Sports

Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Tuesday, 3/3

Scores from Quarterfinal games around the Shenandoah Valley.

15 hours ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Baseball falls at home to George Mason, 11-2

With rain descending from the sky for the majority of the game, George Mason used five extra-base hits to maneuver past James Madison baseball, 11-2, on Tuesday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Park.

15 hours ago in Local, Sports

JMU Lacrosse loses at No. 9 Johns Hopkins, 12-10

A six-goal fourth quarter propelled No.9 Johns Hopkins past James Madison Lacrosse as the Dukes fell 12-10 at Homewood Field on Tuesday afternoon.

1 day ago in Local, Sports

Commanders agree to pay D.C. $1M to settle a 2022 lawsuit over previous ownership deceiving fans

The lawsuit initially began in fall 2021 with an investigation by predecessor Karl Racine, who based it on consumer protection law, arguing the team mislead residents.