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Roger Federer is coming back to play at the US Open, but not interested in coming back to pro tennis

Roger Federer is actually nervous about his tennis. The man who won five straight U.S. Open championships during the height of his dominance of the sport is set to play again in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night for the first time since 2019.

14 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

What to know about the first week of a trial in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur

In the first week of testimony at the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of Tupac Shakur, the night of Sept. 7, 1996, has been run and rerun many times — through police who were at the scene, through the people near the hip-hop superstar, and through the recorded words of the suspect, Duane "Keffe D" Davis.

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‘Spider-Man’ tops box office in fourth weekend; ‘The Odyssey’ becomes Nolan’s highest-grossing film

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" fought off a slew of newcomers, including a comedy, a horror franchise, a Jason Statham action movie and a family pic, to maintain its first-place spot at the box office in its fourth weekend in theaters. "The Odyssey" also became Christopher Nolan's highest grossing movie ever, both domestically and internationally.

7 days ago in Sports, Trending

Serena and Venus Williams return to doubles and lose close match in Cincinnati

Serena and Venus Williams played their first doubles match together since the 2022 U.S. Open and lost a thriller, 2-6, 6-1 (10-8) to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns on Monday night at the Cincinnati Open.

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14 hours ago in Lifestyle

3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren’t sold

Condensed college programs have exploded in popularity. As of this spring, 26 U.S. states have a college that offers at least one reduced-credit, three-year bachelor's, according to the nonprofit research group RAND. Advocates say these programs are a solution to the college affordability crisis and a godsend for non-traditional students.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

Fall books: Fiction takes the spotlight in bookstores during the midterm season

Midterm election news will fill the headlines this fall, but, among book buyers, fiction will likely have top billing.

7 days ago in Lifestyle

The best fabric for extreme heat? It’s more complicated than you think

When it's really hot out, getting dressed seems pretty simple: Wear something light, loose and made for summer. But textile researchers say it's actually a little more complicated than that.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois

A Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1 billion jackpot, ending a three-month drought without a top-prize victor.

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JMU Men’s Soccer blanks Gardner-Webb for first win of the season

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Two second half scores by Manuel Lolas (53rd minute) and Håkon Rake propelled James Madison (1-1-0) to a 2-0 victory over Gardner-Webb (0-1-0) on Monday evening at Sentara Park.

8 hours ago in Sports

After a stop in the NFL, Dae’Quan Wright could be heading back to LSU thanks to court order

After a stop in the NFL, former Ole Miss tight end Dae'Quan Wright could be heading to LSU thanks to a court order that is creating havoc throughout college sports by allowing Wright and others an unexpected fifth year of eligibility.

8 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Roger Federer is coming back to play at the US Open, but not interested in coming back to pro tennis

Roger Federer is actually nervous about his tennis. The man who won five straight U.S. Open championships during the height of his dominance of the sport is set to play again in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night for the first time since 2019.

8 hours ago in Local, Sports

James Madison to open 2027 football season against Duquesne

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James Madison's 2027 home football game vs. Duquesne has been shifted from the previously-announced date of Sept. 11 to instead be the season opener on Aug. 28 at Bridgeforth Stadium.

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7 hours ago in Local

Congressman Ben Cline announces 2026 debate schedule

Congressman Ben Cline, Republican nominee for re-election to the 6th Congressional District, announced he has accepted invitations to debate Democratic opponent Beth Macy.

7 hours ago in Local, Weather

Your Work Week Forecast: Cool tonight and Tuesday. Warmer and more humid for the end of the week

By midweek, winds will shift to the south, allowing warmer and more humid air to return to the Valley. Temperatures will gradually climb back to seasonal late-August levels.

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UPDATE: Two Southbound lanes and one Northbound lane of South High Street are now open

5:10 PM Update: Two Southbound lanes and one Northbound lane of S High St. are now open. Ohio Ave. between High St. and Roosevelt St. are still closed.

8 hours ago in Local, Sports

James Madison to open 2027 football season against Duquesne

Updated

James Madison's 2027 home football game vs. Duquesne has been shifted from the previously-announced date of Sept. 11 to instead be the season opener on Aug. 28 at Bridgeforth Stadium.

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14 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

What to know about the first week of a trial in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur

In the first week of testimony at the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of Tupac Shakur, the night of Sept. 7, 1996, has been run and rerun many times — through police who were at the scene, through the people near the hip-hop superstar, and through the recorded words of the suspect, Duane "Keffe D" Davis.

14 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Spider-Man’ tops box office in fourth weekend; ‘The Odyssey’ becomes Nolan’s highest-grossing film

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" fought off a slew of newcomers, including a comedy, a horror franchise, a Jason Statham action movie and a family pic, to maintain its first-place spot at the box office in its fourth weekend in theaters. "The Odyssey" also became Christopher Nolan's highest grossing movie ever, both domestically and internationally.

5 days ago in Entertainment

Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom for an extended stay starting this fall, but they won't resume their roles as working members of the royal family, The Associated Press learned Wednesday.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Music

After losing a friend and writing ‘Say So,’ Dan + Shay are back with the autobiographical ‘Young’

The lead single from Grammy Award-winning duo Dan + Shay's forthcoming album "Young" is a hard pivot from the wedding songs that make up so much of the country pair's discography.

6 days ago in Entertainment

Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend was at apartment where she died, police report says

Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickersonand his brother Zach Hickerson were at the South Carolina apartment where the actor died over the weekend, according to a police report released Tuesday.