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Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US

Storms barreling across the heart of the United States continued to threaten rain and pose flooding risks Thursday after causing at least one death when a man apparently was struck by lightning in Wisconsin.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case

Tiger Woods ' attorney intends to fight an attempt by prosecutors to subpoena the golfer's prescription drug records following his arrest last month in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the United States.

5 days ago in Sports, Trending

Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods

Rory McIlroy is the Masters champion again, this time without falling to his knees on the 18th green and sobbing over finally achieving his lifelong dream.

Lifestyle

5 days ago in Music, Lifestyle

It’s music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show

Music festival season has arrived: a time to gather outside with friends, listening to tunes, dancing, and maybe even getting the chance to rub shoulders with musicians you love.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing

A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Can a single therapy session make a difference? Experts say yes, with the right mindset

Experts say an increasing number of people who, at least for now, have decided to forgo the weeks, months or even years that traditional therapy implies in favor of a more targeted approach.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child’s social media use

In a pivotal moment that underscored how powerful and immersive social platforms can be for children and teens, a jury in California this week found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services.

Features

5 days ago in Features, Trending

Happy 69th birthday to Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity

Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrated her 69th birthday with a feast Monday, munching on cherry tomatoes, beets, leeks and lettuce at the Berlin Zoo.

Sports

20 hours ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Baseball gets blanked by App State, 10-0, in series opener

James Madison baseball was limited to three baserunners on Friday night, falling 10-0 in the opener with App State in Sun Belt Conference action at Veterans Memorial Park.

20 hours ago in Local, Sports

Dukes Softball comes up short in first game at App State, 5-2

James Madison dropped game one of its Sun Belt Conference softball series at App State, falling 5-2 on Friday evening at the Sywassink/Lloyd Family Stadium.

20 hours ago in Sports

JMU Men’s Tennis loses to Georgia Southern, 4-2, in Sun Belt Quarterfinals

No. 6 James Madison took an early lead and forced three singles matches into third sets, but No. 3 Georgia Southern rallied to down the Dukes, 4-2, on Friday afternoon in the Sun Belt Championship Men's Tennis quarterfinals at the Rome Tennis Center.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

Area High School Scoreboard – Thursday, 4/16

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Bridgewater College announces 2026 Baccalaureate and Commencement Speakers

The Acting Librarian of Congress and a Roman Catholic priest will serve as the College's Commencement and Baccalaureate speakers.

20 hours ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Baseball gets blanked by App State, 10-0, in series opener

James Madison baseball was limited to three baserunners on Friday night, falling 10-0 in the opener with App State in Sun Belt Conference action at Veterans Memorial Park.

20 hours ago in Local, Sports

Dukes Softball comes up short in first game at App State, 5-2

James Madison dropped game one of its Sun Belt Conference softball series at App State, falling 5-2 on Friday evening at the Sywassink/Lloyd Family Stadium.

1 day ago in Local

Flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday

Governor Abigail Spanberger has ordered flags at half-staff on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Entertainment

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Anitta, like you’ve never heard her before. The Brazilian superstar talks new album, ‘SNL’ and God

By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The lights are low in Studio 8H. All eyes —…

2 days ago in Entertainment

Christopher Nolan brings ‘The Odyssey’ to CinemaCon; Steven Spielberg previews ‘Disclosure Day’

Christopher Nolan gave theater owners a thrilling glimpse of "The Odyssey" on Wednesday evening at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. His adaptation of Homer's epic starring Matt Damon as Odysseus is one of the most hotly anticipated of the year, arriving in theaters on July 17.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Tom Holland says new ‘Spider-Man’ is the most emotional, most mature, yet

Tom Holland's Peter Parker is dealing with the reality of making his friends forget his identity in the upcoming "Spider-Man" movie.

5 days ago in Entertainment

Hollywood heavyweights voice ‘unequivocal opposition’ to Paramount-Warner merger in open letter

More than a thousand movie stars, writers, directors and other Hollywood professionals announced their "unequivocal opposition" to the proposed Paramount merger with Warner Bros. Discovery in an open letter published Monday.

5 days ago in Entertainment

Kim Kardashian makes her Broadway producing debut with the criminal justice play ‘The Fear of 13’

Kim Kardashian is adding to her resume the title of Broadway producer. The reality TV star and entrepreneur has signed on to help produce the play "The Fear of 13," about the true story of Nick Yarris, a man who spent more than two decades on death row for a murder he insists he did not commit.