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'One Battle After Another' wins big and more Oscar highlights | Streamed & Screened

'One Battle After Another' wins big and more Oscar highlights | Streamed & Screened

  • BRUCE MILLER and TERRY LIPSHETZ Lee Enterprises

This week's episode breaks down the winners and losers, Conan O'Brien's hosting duties, the unique fashions of the night, in memoriam and Sean Penn's absence.

Virginia basketball earns a 3-seed for NCAA tournament, will open against Wright State

Virginia basketball earns a 3-seed for NCAA tournament, will open against Wright State

  • GREG MADIA The Daily Progress

Virginia basketball is the No. 3-seed in the Midwest Region for the NCAA tournament, and the Hoos will play in the first round against Wright State on Friday in Philadelphia.

Virginia Tech women to play Oregon in NCAA Tournament at Texas

Virginia Tech women to play Oregon in NCAA Tournament at Texas

  • Mark Berman

UVa and Richmond got at-large bids, while JMU will face Kentucky.

Israel kills two of Iran's leaders; TSA workers demand pay | Hot off the Wire podcast

Israel kills two of Iran's leaders; TSA workers demand pay | Hot off the Wire podcast

  • Lee National Newsroom, The Associated Press

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Trump sidestepped diplomacy, now asks for help

Trump sidestepped diplomacy, now asks for help

  • Associated Press

President Donald Trump largely sidestepped diplomatic coordination as he launched strikes on Iran with Israel. Now he's cajoling allies and other global powers to help mop up the mess.

James Franklin excited about the areas Virginia Tech football can improve in spring

James Franklin excited about the areas Virginia Tech football can improve in spring

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Plus four areas to keep an eye on throughout spring practice.

'Worship over worry': Virginia church group evacuates Israel at war

'Worship over worry': Virginia church group evacuates Israel at war

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

Leaving Israel wasn't easy for Americans at the start of the Iran war, but a Virginia pastor reached out to a parishioner, who called on U.S. Sen. Mark Warner for help.

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Utah woman who wrote a book on grief after husband's death found guilty of murdering him

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Osprey 10K and 5K return to Smith Mountain Lake State Park in April

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Severe Thunderstorms with Damaging Winds Expected Until 6:15 PM EDT

UVa jumps from D to B on ADL's 'Campus Antisemitism Report Card'

UVa jumps from D to B on ADL's 'Campus Antisemitism Report Card'

The ADL says UVa has made significant improvements to how it addresses antisemitism on campus, and federal agencies agree. So what changed? A lot, actually.

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A1 Minute! March 13, 2026: Week in Virginia

A1 Minute! March 13, 2026: Week in Virginia

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With data center eyeing Southside Virginia, foundation backs controversial tax exemption

With data center eyeing Southside Virginia, foundation backs controversial tax exemption

State lawmakers are wrangling over a plan that could end the data center retail sales and use tax exemption.

Virginia revenue growing more slowly with new budget still a work in progress

Virginia revenue growing more slowly with new budget still a work in progress

As the legislature faces potential overtime or a special session to work out a new two-year budget, state revenue collections grew more slowly due in part to a softening labor market.

Mastermind of Roanoke pandemic fraud scheme gets 8 years in prison

Mastermind of Roanoke pandemic fraud scheme gets 8 years in prison

The scam that defrauded nearly $2 million involved fake businesses receiving loans through the Paycheck Protection Program.

State Sen. Rouse sues NFL for disability, says he's 'totally impaired' from injuries

State Sen. Rouse sues NFL for disability, says he's 'totally impaired' from injuries

State Sen. Aaron Rouse is suing the NFL in pursuit of disability payments linked to injuries sustained during his three-year career as a safety.

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Utah woman who wrote a book on grief after husband's death found guilty of murdering him

Utah woman who wrote a book on grief after husband's death found guilty of murdering him

Hokies' Franklin on beginning spring practice

Hokies' Franklin on beginning spring practice

Trump urges allies to help in Strait of Hormuz, but insists US 'doesn't need anybody'

Trump urges allies to help in Strait of Hormuz, but insists US 'doesn't need anybody'

Purdue Wins Big Ten Championship Over Michigan, 80-72

Purdue Wins Big Ten Championship Over Michigan, 80-72

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Hokies' Franklin on beginning spring practice

Hokies' Franklin on beginning spring practice

Check out the Times-Dispatch's coverage of the Atlantic 10 Tournament in Pittsburgh

Check out the Times-Dispatch's coverage of the Atlantic 10 Tournament in Pittsburgh

A collection of articles about VCU and Richmond men's basketball from Pittsburgh

VCU earns No. 11 seed in NCAA tournament, marquee clash vs. No. 6 North Carolina

VCU earns No. 11 seed in NCAA tournament, marquee clash vs. No. 6 North Carolina

No. 11 VCU vs. No. 6 North Carolina in NCAA tournament mid-major vs. blue blood clash Thursday in Greenville, S.C. How do Rams, Tar Heels match up?

On The Horn with Zach Joachim: VCU headed to NCAA tournament after 70-62 win over Dayton in Atlantic 10 championship

On The Horn with Zach Joachim: VCU headed to NCAA tournament after 70-62 win over Dayton in Atlantic 10 championship

On The Horn with Zach Joachim: VCU headed to NCAA tournament after 70-62 win over Dayton in Atlantic 10 championship. Nyk Lewis paced the Rams with 17 points and 11 rebounds. VCU led for 39:19, by as much as 17. Rams are No. 11 seed in Big Dance, will face No. 6 North Carolina on Thursday in…

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'One Battle After Another' wins big and more Oscar highlights | Streamed & Screened

'One Battle After Another' wins big and more Oscar highlights | Streamed & Screened

This week's episode breaks down the winners and losers, Conan O'Brien's hosting duties, the unique fashions of the night, in memoriam and Sean Penn's absence.

Israel kills two of Iran's leaders; TSA workers demand pay | Hot off the Wire podcast

Israel kills two of Iran's leaders; TSA workers demand pay | Hot off the Wire podcast

🎧 Get the latest national, international and sports news on our daily podcast. 

Iran hits Gulf neighbors as war continues; NCAA brackets set | Hot off the Wire podcast

Iran hits Gulf neighbors as war continues; NCAA brackets set | Hot off the Wire podcast

🎧 Get the latest national, international and sports news on our daily podcast. 

Explosion strikes Iran’s capital; NASA clears Artemis rocket | Hot off the Wire podcast

Explosion strikes Iran’s capital; NASA clears Artemis rocket | Hot off the Wire podcast

🎧 Get the latest national, international and sports news on our daily podcast. 

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'One Battle After Another' wins big and more Oscar highlights | Streamed & Screened

'One Battle After Another' wins big and more Oscar highlights | Streamed & Screened

This week's episode breaks down the winners and losers, Conan O'Brien's hosting duties, the unique fashions of the night, in memoriam and Sean Penn's absence.

What to Stream: BTS, a new 'Peaky Blinders' movie, Luke Combs and Crimson Desert

What to Stream: BTS, a new 'Peaky Blinders' movie, Luke Combs and Crimson Desert

Here's a look at some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

Here's the complete list of 2026 Oscar winners

Here's the complete list of 2026 Oscar winners

“One Battle After Another” won several awards at Sunday's Oscars, including best picture, director and the first-ever casting award. Here's the full list.

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Now that grocery inflation seems to have eased, retailers are clamoring to offer more and better discounts that will get shoppers back to their stores this summer. With an announcement Wednesday, Walgreens joined a growing list of national brands, which also includes Target and Amazon Fresh, that are touting price cuts on an array of...

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