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Crime-courts

Trump ordered to give notice before steps to demolish Kennedy Center

Trump ordered to give notice before steps to demolish Kennedy Center

  • Katharine Jackson and Mike Scarcella Reuters

Lawyers cited Trump’s references to demolishing the landmark after his name was blocked from being added to its facade.

US prosecutor overseeing probe of Trump foes resigns

US prosecutor overseeing probe of Trump foes resigns

  • Andrew Goudsward Reuters

Joseph diGenova’s departure injects uncertainty into an investigation that sought to establish the president as the victim of a criminal conspiracy.

US states sue over changes to wildlife protections

US states sue over changes to wildlife protections

  • Jonathan Stempel Reuters

Two lawsuits accuse President Donald Trump's administration of illegally weakening the federal Endangered Species Act.

Courts issue conflicting rulings on Missouri congressional map

Courts issue conflicting rulings on Missouri congressional map

  • Andrew Chung Reuters

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to reinstate the GOP-drawn map, but a federal judge issued a temporary order requiring the state to use it.

Thieves steal Renoir paintings from museum on French Riviera

Thieves steal Renoir paintings from museum on French Riviera

  • Manon Cruz and Inti Landauro Reuters

Thieves stole four paintings from the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer on the French Riviera, but dropped two of them as police gave chase early Tuesday.

US judge again blocks Postal Service's mail-in voting rule

US judge again blocks Postal Service's mail-in voting rule

  • Nate Raymond Reuters

The administration on Thursday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene and lift the restraining order so the rule could take effect.

Defendant pleads not guilty in Charlie Kirk capital murder case

Defendant pleads not guilty in Charlie Kirk capital murder case

  • Jim Urquhart and Andrew Hay, Reuters

A judge ruled that Tyler Robinson should face trial, which could carry the death penalty, for the shooting on a Utah college campus last year.

50,000 cans of PBR vanish in beer heist

50,000 cans of PBR vanish in beer heist

    As investigators search for the missing cargo, Pabst has turned to social media to spread the word, offering a reward for information.

    US judge strikes down policy suspending visa processing

    US judge strikes down policy suspending visa processing

      The judge said the policy, suspending the issuance of immigrant visas to applicants from 75 countries, exceeded Secretary of State Rubio's authority.

      Supreme Court lets White House ballroom work continue

      Supreme Court lets White House ballroom work continue

        The move gives justices additional time to consider the administration's formal request to let it continue working on the $400 million project.

        Mafia link feared in Sicilian grand master theft

        Mafia link feared in Sicilian grand master theft

          The theft of four paintings by Renaissance master Antonello da Messina may have involved organized crime and raised troubling questions about security at a museum in the Sicilian artist's hometown.

          Trump sued over service that offers paid early access to posts

          Trump sued over service that offers paid early access to posts

            Trump Media & Technology Group charges up to $100,000 a month for early access to 10 high-profile social media accounts, including Trump's own.

            Sources: White House sought new Reflecting Pool charges

            Sources: White House sought new Reflecting Pool charges

              They said the White House asked the Justice Department to explore new charges after a prosecutor angered President Trump by moving to dismiss cases.

              Armed man arrested at golf course days before Trump visit

              Armed man arrested at golf course days before Trump visit

                Federal agents said they observed the man taking photographs and appearing to monitor security-planning activities at the Trump National Golf Club.

                Local News

                Virginia data centers: Growth, costs and community impact

                Virginia data centers: Growth, costs and community impact

                Explore Richmond Times-Dispatch reporting by Dave Ress on Virginia’s expanding data center industry, from energy and water demands to development, regulation, environmental concerns and effects on local communities.

                A1 Minute! September 18, 2026: Maymont’s Bier-Garden returns; Virginia Wine Month; Top Five

                A1 Minute! September 18, 2026: Maymont’s Bier-Garden returns; Virginia Wine Month; Top Five

                Maymont’s Bier-Garden returns; Virginia Wine Month; Top Five

                Water monitoring program touts 'very good' year for SML

                Water monitoring program touts 'very good' year for SML

                The Smith Mountain Lake Association's water quality monitoring program completed its final testing of the season last week, capping off a summer of very good water quality. 

                General Assembly news: Can't miss stories about the budget, new laws, data centers and more

                General Assembly news: Can't miss stories about the budget, new laws, data centers and more

                Read the latest Times-Dispatch stories about Virginia General Assembly action.

                State & Regional

                Spanberger seeks tighter controls on Virginia data centers

                Spanberger seeks tighter controls on Virginia data centers

                Virginia will move to give local and state officials more muscle to say when, where and how new data centers are built, under Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s new data center accountability framework.

                Virginia data centers: Growth, costs and community impact

                Virginia data centers: Growth, costs and community impact

                Explore Richmond Times-Dispatch reporting by Dave Ress on Virginia’s expanding data center industry, from energy and water demands to development, regulation, environmental concerns and effects on local communities.

                Virginia panel targets school, job gaps for boys and men

                Virginia panel targets school, job gaps for boys and men

                The Virginia Boys and Men Advisory Commission is calling for reading goals for boys, more male teachers and expanded job-training programs to improve education and workforce outcomes for boys and men.

                General Assembly news: Can't miss stories about the budget, new laws, data centers and more

                General Assembly news: Can't miss stories about the budget, new laws, data centers and more

                Read the latest Times-Dispatch stories about Virginia General Assembly action.

                Nation & World

                What are the risks of not having a cybersecurity plan?

                What are the risks of not having a cybersecurity plan?

                iuvo reports that lacking a cybersecurity plan increases vulnerability to attacks, leading to financial losses, operational downtime, and reputational harm. 

                Nearly 9 in 10 companies will have AI talking to customers by year's end. Can it tell when you've had enough?

                Nearly 9 in 10 companies will have AI talking to customers by year's end. Can it tell when you've had enough?

                Sinch reports 88% of companies expect AI agents to handle customer interactions by year-end. 

                America’s air monitors are disappearing. So is your power to expose polluters.

                America’s air monitors are disappearing. So is your power to expose polluters.

                Floodlight reports America's air monitors are declining, limiting public ability to detect pollution. 

                High income, low growth? The surprising reason your wealth isn’t scaling

                High income, low growth? The surprising reason your wealth isn’t scaling

                BHG Financial reports that high earners often experience stagnant wealth growth due to unaddressed financial blind spots like expense creep and debt drag.

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                Ballot uncontested in Rocky Mount mayor, council races

                Ballot uncontested in Rocky Mount mayor, council races

                Details still sparse on land deal beside I-81

                Details still sparse on land deal beside I-81

                Local immigration arrests, like ones in Franklin County, allowed to continue

                Local immigration arrests, like ones in Franklin County, allowed to continue

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                Run every day? Give those sneakers a break!

                Run every day? Give those sneakers a break!

                Get Healthy. Changing your regular running routine every now and then doesn’t just offer variety, it can be good for your body, mind and soul

                Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

                Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

                Get Healthy Take Care: Cold therapy in your shower

                Get Healthy Take Care: Cold therapy in your shower

                Shopping

                Tornado Season and Your HVAC: A Midwest Homeowner's Recovery Guide

                Tornado Season and Your HVAC: A Midwest Homeowner's Recovery Guide

                Affiliate content. Learn how to protect your HVAC unit before and after a tornado. 

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...

                Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                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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                CP Life Expectancy Has Quietly Transformed Over 40 Years

                Provided content. Four decades of medical advances have reshaped cerebral palsy outcomes, yet public perception lags behind the data. Here's what changed. 

                 

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                Winter Risk Index: How Seasonal Weather Increases Senior Injury Rates

                Winter Risk Index: How Seasonal Weather Increases Senior Injury Rates

                Provided content. Each winter, slip-and-fall hospitalizations among Canadian seniors rise sharply. Explore the data behind seasonal injury risk, who is most vulnerable, and what older adults can do to stay safe.

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                Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

                Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

                Contributor content. After an accident, missing critical deadlines may have an impact on one’s health and ability to successfully file an insurance claim. 

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                Crime

                Local immigration arrests, like ones in Franklin County, allowed to continue

                Local immigration arrests, like ones in Franklin County, allowed to continue

                Sheriff's deputies can act as agents of ICE under a federal program now under legal scrutiny.

                Families get $800,000-plus in Franklin County housing discrimination case

                Families get $800,000-plus in Franklin County housing discrimination case

                The owner of a Smith Mountain Lake campground evicted the two families after learning that one of its members was Black.

                Hostage situation in Rocky Mount ends peacefully, man charged

                Hostage situation in Rocky Mount ends peacefully, man charged

                A hostage situation in Rocky Mount on Sunday was peacefully resolved after authorities say a man barricaded himself inside an apartment with his roommate's daughter.

                Franklin County man guilty of possessing AI-generated child porn

                Franklin County man guilty of possessing AI-generated child porn

                Kevin Michael Robinson is a former U.S. Marine with a prior record.

                Politics

                Franklin County supervisors appoint interim Boone District representative

                Franklin County supervisors appoint interim Boone District representative

                Bonnie Law will serve as the Boone District representative on the board until a special election is held in November 2027.

                Revised NextEra bid for Dominion would boost bill credits, add 600 Richmond jobs

                Revised NextEra bid for Dominion would boost bill credits, add 600 Richmond jobs

                Residential ratepayers would see credits on their power bills for twice as long under a series of revisions to NextEra Energy’s bid to acquire Dominion Energy.

                Mike Meredith abandons effort to keep Franklin County supervisor seat

                Mike Meredith abandons effort to keep Franklin County supervisor seat

                The Franklin County Board of Supervisors is set to vote on his replacement Friday.

                Dave Ress stories on Virginia's child welfare system

                Dave Ress stories on Virginia's child welfare system

                The Richmond.com paywall will be down from Sept. 4-7. Take advantage by catching up on some of the in-depth journalism from our experienced reporters. 

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