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US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks

Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.

3 days ago in National, Trending

Anthropic researcher resigns with warning about the dangers of AI development

An Anthropic researcher said he is resigning from the company over concerns the artificial intelligence firm and its competitors are not acting responsibly in AI development, echoing concerns raised inside and outside of the industry about the technology's potential to elude human control.

5 days ago in National

Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections

A nationwide outbreak of cyclospora tied to contaminated lettuce has heightened safety concerns about imported food, while underscoring a longer-term trend: U.S. regulators are conducting fewer international inspections to catch contaminated produce before it lands on American plates.

1 week ago in National

Mistrial is declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks

A judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial Friday after jurors failed to reach a verdict in a case that sharply divided many Americans over whether the Massachusetts woman should be criminally responsible for killing her three young children.

1 week ago in National, Trending

Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women's movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for over six decades, has died. She was 92.

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2 days ago in Lifestyle

In an age of instant answers, educators say there’s a case for letting kids struggle a little

When children forget their lunch, can't solve a math problem or don't know how to get somewhere, the instinct for parents can be to step in immediately. But sometimes, the problem is an opportunity.

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Girl Scouts’ first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January

Man's best friend is getting some love from the Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of the USA said Tuesday its first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January.

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo

Apple on Wednesday unveiled its latest generation of iPhones, including a widely anticipated foldable version called Duo.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

Families’ interest in their kids’ education is falling around the globe as scores drop, test shows

Families' interest in their kids' education is falling in many high-income countries as school systems struggle with plunging test scores, according to newly released results from a standardized test taken by 15-year-olds around the world.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Nod if you’ve heard this: Bobblehead dolls are an American favorite

Any head can bobble - entertainers, athletes, politicians, animals, fictional characters, even your own if you get one personalized. Kitschy, kind of funny, kind of clever, ubiquitous as giveaways at places like baseball games, who doesn't love a bobblehead? America most definitely does.

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JMU sets record for points scored in win over Wagner

It was a record-setting day for the Dukes (2-0), featuring the most points score in one game in program history.

14 hours ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports

High school football scores from around Virginia

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HARRISONBURG VA: (Rocktown Now) – Here’s the scores from High School football games around the state on Friday, September 11,…

17 hours ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports

Rocktown defeats Monticello 24-7

The Rocktown Raptors defeated the Monticello Mustangs 24-7 at Rocktown High School on Friday night.

1 day ago in Local, Sports

JMU’s football game Saturday moved to a Noon kick off against Wagner

Due to expected inclement weather in the Harrisonburg area, Saturday's James Madison versus Wagner football game has been moved up to noon.

2 days ago in Sports

Dukes Volleyball falls in five sets at Eastern Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, KY. (JMU Athletics) – A back-and-forth affair, JMU (2-3) dropped a 3-2 heartbreaker to Eastern Kentucky (5-1) in…

2 days ago in Sports

James Madison Women’s Soccer suffers 1-0 loss at Liberty

A score from the Liberty Flames in the 82nd minute was enough to take down James Madison women's soccer, 1-0, in Lynchburg on Thursday night.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

Bridgewater moves kick off to Noon on Saturday against No. 23 Susquehanna

Bridgewater moves kick off to Noon on Saturday against No. 23 Susquehanna

2 days ago in Sports

JMU Women’s Soccer reschedules game with Georgetown to September 21

James Madison women's soccer will play a rescheduled match against Georgetown at Sentara Park at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 21.

3 days ago in Sports

Bridgewater Men’s Soccer rolls to 7-0 win over Southern Virginia

The Bridgewater College men's soccer team continued its streak with a commanding 7-0 win over Southern Virginia on Wednesday afternoon.

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3 hours ago in Local, Sports

JMU sets record for points scored in win over Wagner

It was a record-setting day for the Dukes (2-0), featuring the most points score in one game in program history.

11 hours ago in Local

Rockingham County man charged after fiery crash kills two and shuts down Interstate 81

Investigators determined that a passenger car attempting to merge onto I‑81 South failed to yield, causing a southbound tractor‑trailer to strike it.

12 hours ago in Local

The Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge and Center for Nonprofit Excellence to host conference

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The conference is entitled Fundraising in a Shifting Landscape from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Blue Ridge Community College’s Plecker Center on September 23.

14 hours ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports

High school football scores from around Virginia

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HARRISONBURG VA: (Rocktown Now) – Here’s the scores from High School football games around the state on Friday, September 11,…