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JMU Women’s Basketball falls at home to No. 19 Notre Dame, 78-65
James Madison and No. 19 Notre Dame played even for the final three quarters (53-53), however, the Fighting Irish finished the first quarter ahead 25-12 and held on to the lead for a 78-65 victory on Sunday afternoon in front of 4,211 fans – the second-largest crowd ever for a women's basketball game at the Atlantic Union Bank Center.
Commanders beat the Giants 29-21 to end their losing streak at eight
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Marcus Mariota emerged from the Washington Commanders’ first victory celebration since Oct. 5 with a sense of…
Cold Weather Advisory Issued for Augusta and Rockingham Counties
HARRISONBURG VA: (Rocktown Now) — The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for Augusta and Rockingham counties,…
High school basketball scores from Friday, December 12, 2025
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL= Albemarle 64, Western Albemarle 54 Altavista 67, Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy 59 Atlantic Shores Christian 75,…
King Charles III says his cancer treatment is being reduced as he promotes benefits of screening
King Charles III said Friday that early diagnosis and treatment will allow doctors to reduce his cancer treatment in the new year as he encouraged others to take advantage of screening programs that can detect the disease early when it is easiest to treat.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Sherrone Moore charged with stalking, home invasion after being fired as Michigan football coach
Fired University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore "barged his way" into the apartment of a woman with whom he had been having an affair and threatened to kill himself after she reported the relationship to the school and he lost his job, prosecutors said Friday.
3 days ago in World
Iran arrests Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, supporters say
Iran has arrested Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, her supporters said Friday. A foundation in her name said she was detained in Mashhad, some 680 kilometers (420 miles) northeast of the capital, Tehran, while attending a memorial for a human rights lawyer recently found dead under unclear circumstances.
3 days ago in National
Washington state faces historic floods that have washed away homes and stranded families
Days of torrential rain in Washington state caused historic floods that have stranded families on rooftops, washed over bridges and ripped at least two homes from their foundations, and experts warned that even more flooding expected Friday could be catastrophic.
3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Experts share their top tips to save money this holiday season
From gifts to travel plans to grocery shopping, costs can pile up and become overwhelming, especially in a difficult economic environment. Holiday shopping can bring joy, but it's important to stick to a budget and avoid going into debt, said shopping expert Trae Bodge.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
It feels good to be Jelly Roll. And now, he’s ready to win a Grammy
This week, Jelly Roll was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. And last month, he learned that he was nominated for three Grammys in 2026, marking his third year in a row receiving nods. Two of those are new territory for him.
3 days ago in Sports
Remarkable Lindsey Vonn wins World Cup downhill at age 41 to start her Olympic season
Lindsey Vonn raced to a stunningly fast win in a World Cup downhill at St. Moritz on Friday to earn her first victory in nearly eight years — and the first in her comeback with titanium implants in her right knee after a five-year retirement.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Every major update from the first two episodes of Taylor Swift’s Disney+ Eras Tour docuseries
"The Eras Tour was a lifetime within my life," Taylor Swift told the room at a screening of the first two episodes of her new Disney+ docuseries, "The End of an Era." "It feels insane."
Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Thursday, 12/11
Area High School Basketball Scoreboard - Thursday, 12/11
Dukes’ QB Alonza Barnett wins Bill Dudley Award
James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett III has been named the winner of the 2025 Bill Dudley Award, which recognizes the top Division I football player in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
4 days ago in National
Tariffs have cost U.S. households $1,200 each since Trump returned to the White House, Democrats say
Sweeping taxes on imports have cost the average American household nearly $1,200 since Donald Trump returned to the White House this year, according to calculations by Democrats on Congress' Joint Economic Committee.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Sundance Film Festival unveils 90 feature films for its last Utah edition
Programmers on Wednesday unveiled a lineup of 90 feature films set for the festival's last hurrah in Park City, Utah. The slate includes documentaries on basketball great Brittney Griner, Nelson Mandela, Salman Rushdie, Courtney Love and Billie Jean King. There are starry features with the likes of Natalie Portman, Jenna Ortega, Seth Rogen, Channing Tatum, Danielle Brooks, Olivia Colman, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Alexander Skarsgård and Ethan Hawke.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Oscars recognize casting for the first time, offering a spotlight on a key job in the movie industry
Casting will get some Oscar love next year. A new prize for achievement in casting was added to the Academy Awards in March, a step casting directors believe is long overdue. The 98th Academy Awards will air live on ABC on March 15, 2026.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dies at 55
Writer Sophie Kinsella, whose effervescent rom-com "Confessions of a Shopaholic" sparked a millions-selling series, died Wednesday, her family said. She was 55 and had been diagnosed with brain cancer.
4 days ago in World
Rare Dom Pérignon champagne from Charles and Diana’s wedding to be auctioned in Denmark
It was a wedding that captivated the world — in 1981, Lady Diana Spencer said "I will" to Prince Charles, becoming Princess of Wales. More than 40 years after the wedding and many years after the marriage fell apart, royal fans will be able to buy a rare part of that historic day — or perhaps a sip of it.
4 days ago in Sports
Orioles agree to $155 million, 5-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, AP source says
The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a $155 million, five-year contract with slugger Pete Alonso, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Wednesday.