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7 hours ago in National

Trump administration says El Paso airspace closure was tied to Mexican cartel drones

The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport.

7 hours ago in National

Attorney General Bondi will face questions from Congress on Epstein and investigation of lawmakers

Attorney General Pam Bondi will face questions from lawmakers Wednesday over the Justice Department's handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein that have exposed sensitive private information about victims despite redaction efforts.

23 hours ago in National

Gov. Tim Walz says federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota could end within days

Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday that he expects the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota will end in "days, not weeks and months," based on his recent conversations with top Trump administration officials.

24 hours ago in National

FBI releases first surveillance images of masked person on Nancy Guthrie’s porch

Authorities investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie released the first surveillance images Tuesday showing a masked person with what looked like a handgun holster on her porch the night she went missing more than a week ago.

2 days ago in National

Investigation continues a week after Savannah Guthrie mother was reported missing

The urgent investigation into the apparent kidnapping of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie continued Sunday, a week after the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie was reported missing in Arizona.

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Lifestyle

23 hours 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.

23 hours 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.

6 days 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.

1 week 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.

1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending

With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine’s diners

It's a tale as old as time, or at least as old as TikTok: chicken nuggets lovingly topped with a dab of caviar. McDonald's is embracing the trend this Valentine's Day with a limited-time McNugget Caviar kit. The free kit, which will be available on McNuggetCaviar.com on Feb. 10, pairs a one-ounce tin of Paramount's Siberian sturgeon caviar with a $25 McDonald's gift card to buy McNuggets.

Sports News

17 hours ago in Local, Sports

Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Tuesday, 2/10

Area High School Basketball Scoreboard - Tuesday, 2/10

18 hours ago in Sports

EMU Baseball opens season with 9-4 loss at Christopher Newport

EMU Baseball opens season with 9-4 loss at Christopher Newport

1 day ago in Sports

Dukes’ pitcher Max Kuhle named to 2026 Stopper of the Year watch list

James Madison senior Max Kuhle was one of 104 players named to the initial 2026 Watch List for the 21st Annual National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Stopper of the Year Award, the association announced Tuesday.

1 day ago in Sports

JMU Lacrosse vs. Virginia Tech moved to turf field at Sentara Park

Due to game field conditions, James Madison's lacrosse game against Virginia Tech will be played at the Sentara Park turf field at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Monday, 2/9

Area High School Basketball Scoreboard - Monday, 2/9

3 days ago in Local, Sports

JMU Women’s Basketball hands UMass first home loss of the season

Peyton McDaniel tied her season high of 29 points, as James Madison dominated the glass, 46-26, for a 71-57 victory over Massachusetts inside the Mullins Center on Sunday afternoon to hand the Minutewomen their first home loss of the 2025-26 season.

3 days ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Softball splits on final day at Chapel Hill

Home runs from sophomore Emily LeGrand and freshman Mia Tribul powered James Madison softball to a split of games on the final day in Chapel Hill, taking down Elon, 13-4, before falling to North Carolina, 11-3, at Eugene A. Anderson Stadium.

4 days ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Men’s Basketball takes down Toledo, 73-71

Justin McBride and Eli Wilborn hit three free throws in the final 20 seconds to propel James Madison men's basketball to a 73-71 win over Toledo on Saturday afternoon at the Atlantic Union Bank Center.

4 days ago in Sports

Bridgewater Women’s Basketball rallies from early deficit to defeat Guilford, 54-48

The Bridgewater College women's basketball team bounced back on Saturday with a 54-48 victory over Guilford led by a strong second half.

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17 hours ago in Local, Sports

Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Tuesday, 2/10

Area High School Basketball Scoreboard - Tuesday, 2/10

2 days ago in Local, Sports

Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Monday, 2/9

Area High School Basketball Scoreboard - Monday, 2/9

3 days ago in Local, Sports

JMU Women’s Basketball hands UMass first home loss of the season

Peyton McDaniel tied her season high of 29 points, as James Madison dominated the glass, 46-26, for a 71-57 victory over Massachusetts inside the Mullins Center on Sunday afternoon to hand the Minutewomen their first home loss of the 2025-26 season.

3 days ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Softball splits on final day at Chapel Hill

Home runs from sophomore Emily LeGrand and freshman Mia Tribul powered James Madison softball to a split of games on the final day in Chapel Hill, taking down Elon, 13-4, before falling to North Carolina, 11-3, at Eugene A. Anderson Stadium.