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

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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.

8 hours 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.

4 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.

5 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.

6 days 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

7 hours ago in Lifestyle

How to spot imposter scams

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

5 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...

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11 hours 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.

1 day 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.

1 day 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.

2 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.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

Here’s how both the Giants and the Commanders turned a likely victory into a tie

LANDOVER Md. (AP) — With the game tied at 27, the Washington Commanders and New York Giants each had chances…

2 days ago in Local, Sports

Dukes grind out road win at Georgia Southern

James Madison overcame a four-point halftime deficit to take down Georgia Southern, 27-24, on Saturday night.

3 days ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports

High School Football around Virginia: Scores from around the state

The biggest game of the night saw Broadway remain undefeated with a dramatic 34-27 triple-overtime victory over Turner Ashby .

3 days ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports

Broadway Outlasts Turner Ashby 34-27 in Triple-Overtime Classic

Quarterback Brendan Glovier connected with Elijah Campbell on a 10-yard touchdown pass, giving Broadway a 34-27 advantage.

4 days ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports

Area High School Football Scoreboard – Friday, 10/9

Area High School Football Scoreboard - Friday, 10/9

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Retired Marine Major General Julie Nethercot named commandant of Mary Baldwin’s Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership

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Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Julie Nethercot

Nethercot will be introduced at the VWIL Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 23, at 5 p.m. in the university’s Physical Activities Center.

2 hours ago in Local, Roads & Traffic

Bus Stop, Pedestrian Improvement Project begins in Augusta County and Waynesboro

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Work began this week on a project to improve safety and access for pedestrians and public-transit users at three locations in Augusta County and the City of Waynesboro.

3 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local

One suspect involved in Harrisonburg shooting to serve 3 years in jail

Kaijhan Corbin reached a plea with prosecutors during a hearing this morning in Rockingham County Circuit Court.

3 hours ago in Local

Authorities investigating fatal two-vehicle crash in Augusta County

Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 7:54 a.m. on Stuarts Draft Highway in Augusta County.