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11 political cartoons shut down the Strait of Hormuz

11 political cartoons shut down the Strait of Hormuz

    The nation's top cartoonists draw the difficulties in the Strait of Hormuz, a key transit point for oil and gas, that Iran has effectively shut down. 

    Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for April 24

    Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for April 24

      Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

      Photos: Virginia General Assembly special session on Thursday, April 23

      Photos: Virginia General Assembly special session on Thursday, April 23

        Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for April 23

        Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for April 23

          Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

          Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for April 22

          Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for April 22

            Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

            Photos: Election Day in the Richmond area

            Photos: Election Day in the Richmond area

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              Justice Department pulls investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

              Justice Department pulls investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

              • USA Today - News

              The Department of Justice dropped the investigation into the Federal Reserve and its chair, Jerome Powell likely clearing the way for his nominated successor.

              The state redistricting fight was one that Trump started

              The state redistricting fight was one that Trump started

              • USA Today - News

              A total of seven states now have new congressional district maps. Will Florida give the advantage to Republicans?

              Raiders Draft QB Fernando Mendoza As No.1 Overall Pick

              Raiders Draft QB Fernando Mendoza As No.1 Overall Pick

              • unbranded - Sport

              The Las Vegas Raiders selected former Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No.1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Mendoza becomes just the third player to win the Heisman Trophy, a national title and be drafted as the No.1 pick in a 12-month window. “What a great organiza…

              AP Top Stories April 24

              AP Top Stories April 24

              • KWTV, ASSOCIATED PRESS, US NETWORK POOL

              Here’s the latest for Friday, April 24th: Devastating tornado strikes Oklahoma; Trump orders military to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian small boats chocking the Strait of Hormuz; Trump says Israel and Lebanon extended ceasefire; U.S. soldier charged with using classified information in online bett…

              This is a generational heist for the Dallas Cowboys…

              This is a generational heist for the Dallas Cowboys…

              • Cowboys Digest - Vertical

              Jace Andrews talks Cowboys draft news on selecting Caleb Downs

              Breaking down Giants' picks of Arvell Reese and Francis Mauigoa

              Breaking down Giants' picks of Arvell Reese and Francis Mauigoa

              • USA Today - News

              How did the Giants do in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft? Art Stapleton breaks down the picks of Arvell Reese and Francis Mauigoa.

              Interactive

              Christmas movie quiz: How well do you know classic Christmas movies?

              Christmas movie quiz: How well do you know classic Christmas movies?

              • Laura Sparks, Lee digital content center

              Test your movie knowledge: From the 1940s through the 2010s, take a journey back in time and match each set of Christmas movies from the same decade.

              Interactive: Romantic movie match game

              Interactive: Romantic movie match game

              • Lee digital content center

              Match these swoon-worthy quotes to the classic romantic films they’re from to win this Valentine’s Day-themed movie quiz.

              Interactive: Romantic movie match game

              Interactive: Romantic movie match game

              • Lee digital content center

              Match these swoon-worthy quotes to the classic romantic films they’re from to win this Valentine’s Day-themed movie quiz

              New Year's Eve trivia: Ball drop, booze consumption and other fun facts

              New Year's Eve trivia: Ball drop, booze consumption and other fun facts

              • Laura Sparks, Lee digital content center

              Do you know why the first ball was lowered in Times Square? Or the average  number of drinks consumed on New Year's Eve? Check out the trivia and fun facts here.

              Christmas movie quiz: How well do you know classic Christmas movies?

              Christmas movie quiz: How well do you know classic Christmas movies?

              • Laura Sparks, Lee digital content center

              Test your movie knowledge: From the 1940s through the 2010s, take a journey back in time and match each set of Christmas movies from the same decade.

              Christmas movie quiz: Can you guess these classic Christmas movies

              Christmas movie quiz: Can you guess these classic Christmas movies

              • Laura Sparks, Lee digital content center

              Test your movie knowledge: From the 1940s through the 2010s, take a journey back in time and match each set of Christmas movies from the same decade.

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