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Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports

Cornell University suspended parties at fraternity houses until next year and is giving state police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus in the school's latest response to outrage over its handling of a gang rape allegation.

1 day ago in National

A man falls to his death from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia

Police are investigating after a man fell to his death from a roller coaster at a Six Flags near Atlanta, watched by other visitors to the amusement park as he was catapulted from the ride.

5 days ago in National

Isaias strengthens into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane on track toward the US Gulf Coast

Isaias strengthened Friday into a major hurricane as it headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, where final preparations were being made for potentially life-threatening storm surges and high winds.

6 days ago in National, Trending

Hurricane Isaias is expected to get stronger on its way to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi coasts

Isaias surged toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida.

1 week ago in National

Christa Pike is angry and confused after surviving execution attempt, attorney says

Christa Pike was "angry and confused" in the hours after regaining consciousness following Tennessee's failed execution attempt, first asking, "Where am I?" her lawyer said Wednesday.

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Lifestyle

1 day ago in Lifestyle

How to spot imposter scams

Wells Fargo reports imposter scams surged in 2024, costing $2.95 billion. 

6 days ago in Lifestyle

Caregivers need to take care of themselves, too

Nearly one in four adults in the United States, or 63 million people, provided care to adults or children with medical conditions or disabilities in 2025, a total that jumped by almost 50% in 10 years, according to a report by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

One income, two retirements: How couples can protect their future

For a lot of people, a one-size-fits-all retirement plan just doesn't fit. Their family circumstances call for a more custom-made approach.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

Naomi Campbell’s 5-year ban on serving as a charity trustee in England and Wales is overturned

Supermodel Naomi Campbell won a legal challenge Thursday to overturn a five-year ban on serving as a charity trustee in England and Wales. A three-judge tribunal found...

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Sports

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown appears in Miami court but judge delays hearing on expected plea deal

Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown's court hearing where he was expected to accept a plea deal and avoid prison time in...

Sports News

18 hours ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard – Tuesday, 10/13

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard - Tuesday, 10/13

20 hours ago in Sports

James Madison’s Louisell named 2025-26 SBC Female Athlete of the Year

The Sun Belt Conference announced on Tuesday evening that James Madison volleyball standout Kennedy Louisell was named the league's 2025-26 Female Student-Athlete of the Year at the annual Sun Belt Honors Banquet.

20 hours ago in Sports

EMU Volleyball falls at home to Washington and Lee

EMU Volleyball falls at home to Washington and Lee

1 day ago in Sports

Dukes’ Lackey earns weekly Sun Belt Women’s Soccer honor

James Madison women's soccer forward Ginny Lackey has been named the Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week, the league announced on Tuesday afternoon.

1 day ago in Sports

JMU’s Frasier named Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week

For the second week in a row and third time this season, James Madison men's soccer has been handed Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week honors as Brock Frasier took home the league's weekly designation Tuesday afternoon.

1 day ago in Local, Sports

There’s plenty of blame to go around for the Commanders’ overtime-ending debacle vs. the Giants

Coach Dan Quinn on Monday expressed frustration with multiple facets of the final play of the 27-27 tie.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

James Madison University accepts membership invitation to the American Conference

The Board of Visitors unanimously voted to accept the invitation Monday morning.

2 days ago in Sports

Bridgewater’s Bermudez named ODAC Special Teams Player of the Week

Ben Bermudez of the Bridgewater College football team has been named the Old Dominon Athletic Conference's Special Teams Player of the Week after his historic Saturday against Guilford.

3 days ago in Sports

JMU Women’s Soccer rallies to defeat Old Dominion, 2-1

James Madison women's soccer notched a hard-fought Sun Belt victory at Sentara Park on Sunday night, defeating Old Dominion 2-1.

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4 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Local

Theatre at Bridgewater College presents “The House of Bernarda Alba”

Theatre at Bridgewater College (BC) will present “The House of Bernarda Alba” from Wednesday, October 28, through Saturday, October 31, at 7 p.m. nightly in Cole Hall on the College’s campus.

4 hours ago in Local, Weather

Shenandoah Valley Weather: Sunshine and warm temperatures today

We have a chance for scattered thunderstorms today, but the best chance will stay north and west of the valley.

7 hours ago in Community, Local

Town of Bridgewater awarded grant for infrastructure improvements

The Town of Bridgewater has been awarded $833,384 in funding to upgrade aging water and sewer infrastructure in the Fountainhead Subdivision.

7 hours ago in Local

James Madison University names Dr. Leslie Durham as new provost and senior vice president for academic affairs 

Dr. Leslie Durham

JMU has named Dr. Leslie Durham, current provost at Weber State University, as the university’s new provost and senior vice president for academic affairs.