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5 hours ago in National

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport

Two people were killed and several others badly hurt when an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on a runway while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport, officials said.

6 hours ago in National

Federal immigration agents seen at Atlanta airport after Trump order amid during partial shutdown

Federal immigration officers have been seen at an airport in Atlanta after President Donald Trump said he'd deploy agents to supplement the Transportation Security Administration during a government shutdown that has caused long lines at security checkpoints across the country.

3 days ago in National

Stocks sink on fears the war with Iran will keep interest rates high

Stocks are sinking Friday as hopes wither on Wall Street for a possible cut to interest rates by the Federal Reserve this year because of the...

3 days ago in National, Trending

The Latest: US deploys thousands more troops to the war as Iran threatens world tourism sites

The U.S. military is deploying three more warships and roughly 2,500 more marines to the Middle East, where there's no end to the war in sight despite...

3 days ago in National

US college student’s death in Barcelona was likely an accident, Spanish police say

James "Jimmy" Gracey, a college student from Illinois who was found dead after going missing while in Barcelona on a break, was likely the victim of...

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Lifestyle

6 hours ago in Lifestyle

As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key

Whether they're using weekly shots or daily pills, more Americans than ever are turning to anti-obesity drugs to lose weight and boost health. About 1 in 8 U.S. adults say they are taking a GLP-1 drug, according to a recent survey by the health research group KFF.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme and more react to the death of Chuck Norris

The death of Chuck Norris has triggered an outpouring of memorials from fellow Hollywood tough guys and fans. The martial arts grandmaster and...

3 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

FCC approves merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna as two lawsuits seek to block it

The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday said it had approved the merger of local television giants Nexstar Media Group and rival Tegna, the same day that...

3 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

CBS News shutters its storied radio news service after nearly a century, ending an era

CBS News said Friday it will shut down its storied radio news service after nearly 100 years of operation, ending an era and blaming challenging economic times as the...

3 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86

Chuck Norris, the martial arts grandmaster and action star whose roles in "Walker, Texas Ranger" and other television shows and movies made him...

Sports News

16 hours ago in Local, Sports

JMU Softball explodes for 17 runs to salvage series finale against Coastal

James Madison erupted for 17 runs across the first three innings to defeat Coastal Carolina, 17-2, in Sun Belt Conference softball action on Sunday at Bank of the James Field at Veterans Memorial Park.

16 hours ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Baseball gets swept by No. 16 Coastal Carolina

James Madison got out to a 4-0 lead, but a six-run third inning led No. 16 Coastal Carolina to take down the Dukes, 16-6, in seven innings on Sunday afternoon at Spring Brooks Stadium in Sun Belt Conference baseball.

17 hours ago in Local, Sports

Virginia falls to Tennessee, 79-72, in second round of the NCAA Tournament

Sixth-seeded Tennessee advanced to its fourth straight Sweet 16, beating Virginia 79-72 in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.

18 hours ago in Sports

Bridgewater Softball sweeps Gettysburg to extend win streak to 10

Bridgewater Softball sweeps Gettysburg to extend win streak to 10

19 hours ago in Sports

EMU Softball takes two from Pitt-Bradford on Sunday

EMU Softball takes two from Pitt-Bradford on Sunday

2 days ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Baseball gets blanked by No. 16 Coastal Carolina, 10-0

James Madison baseball was held to three hits by No. 16 Coastal Carolina, falling, 10-0, in seven innings on Saturday afternoon in Sun Belt Conference play at Springs Brook Stadium.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

JMU Softball drops second straight game to Coastal Carolina

Coastal Carolina utilized a seven-run fourth inning to down James Madison, 12-3, in Sun Belt Conference softball action on Saturday afternoon at Bank of the James Field at Veterans Memorial Park.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Lacrosse loses on the road at USF, 9-7

James Madison lacrosse dropped its first American Conference contest of the season to the USF Bulls, 9-7, on Saturday afternoon at Corbett Stadium.

3 days ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Baseball drops first game at No. 16 Coastal, 12-2

No. 16 Coastal Carolina used a pair of multi-run innings as James Madison baseball fell, 12-2 in seven innings, in Sun Belt Conference action on Friday night at Spring Brooks Stadium.

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16 hours ago in Local, Sports

JMU Softball explodes for 17 runs to salvage series finale against Coastal

James Madison erupted for 17 runs across the first three innings to defeat Coastal Carolina, 17-2, in Sun Belt Conference softball action on Sunday at Bank of the James Field at Veterans Memorial Park.

16 hours ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Baseball gets swept by No. 16 Coastal Carolina

James Madison got out to a 4-0 lead, but a six-run third inning led No. 16 Coastal Carolina to take down the Dukes, 16-6, in seven innings on Sunday afternoon at Spring Brooks Stadium in Sun Belt Conference baseball.

17 hours ago in Local, Sports

Virginia falls to Tennessee, 79-72, in second round of the NCAA Tournament

Sixth-seeded Tennessee advanced to its fourth straight Sweet 16, beating Virginia 79-72 in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Baseball gets blanked by No. 16 Coastal Carolina, 10-0

James Madison baseball was held to three hits by No. 16 Coastal Carolina, falling, 10-0, in seven innings on Saturday afternoon in Sun Belt Conference play at Springs Brook Stadium.