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New DNA testing confirms serial killer Ted Bundy killed a Utah teen in 1974

New DNA testing confirms serial killer Ted Bundy killed a Utah teen in 1974

  • HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and REBECCA BOONE Associated Press

The late Ted Bundy, one of the most famous and prolific serial killers in U.S. history, has claimed another victim.

Judge orders Trump to halt White House ballroom construction unless Congress OKs it

Judge orders Trump to halt White House ballroom construction unless Congress OKs it

  • MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press

The judge noted, "no statute comes close to giving the President the authority he claims to have."

Judge blocks Trump order to end National Public Radio, Public Broadcasting Service funding

Judge blocks Trump order to end National Public Radio, Public Broadcasting Service funding

  • MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press

The judge said the First Amendment right to free speech "does not tolerate viewpoint discrimination and retaliation of this type."

Thieves steal paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from a private museum in Italy

Thieves steal paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from a private museum in Italy

  • GIADA ZAMPANO and PAOLO SANTALUCIA Associated Press

Museums in Europe have been targeted in a series of heists recently, including the theft of French crown jewels from the Louvre in Paris last October.

Nestlé says 413,793 KitKat candy bars stolen en route from Italy to Poland

Nestlé says 413,793 KitKat candy bars stolen en route from Italy to Poland

  • Associated Press

"Whilst we appreciate the criminals' exceptional taste … cargo theft is an escalating issue for businesses of all sizes," KitKat said.

Judge temporarily blocks Pentagon from branding AI firm Anthropic a supply chain risk

Judge temporarily blocks Pentagon from branding AI firm Anthropic a supply chain risk

  • Associated Press

She also said she would block President Donald Trump's order that all federal agencies to stop using Anthropic and its chatbot Claude.

Savannah Guthrie in NBC News interview appeals for help finding her missing mother

Savannah Guthrie in NBC News interview appeals for help finding her missing mother

  • DAVID BAUDER Associated Press

A tearful Savannah Guthrie said Wednesday that "someone needs to do the right thing" and come forward with information to help the investigation into her mother's apparent abduction. 

New Mexico jury says Meta harms children's mental health and safety, violating state law

New Mexico jury says Meta harms children's mental health and safety, violating state law

    Jurors sided with state prosecutors who argued that Meta — which owns Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp — prioritized profits over safety.

    Judge sides with New York Times in challenge to limits on reporters' access to Pentagon

    Judge sides with New York Times in challenge to limits on reporters' access to Pentagon

      The federal judge agreed to block the Trump administration from enforcing the policy, ruling key portions of the new rules are unlawful.

      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

        After her husband’s death, Kouri Richins self-published a children’s book about grief to help her sons and other kids cope with the loss of a parent.

        Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for overturned Trump tariffs

        Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for overturned Trump tariffs

          The ruling offers some clarity about the tariff refund process, something the Supreme Court did not mention in its Feb. 20 decision.

          Citizen journalists, citizen sleuths helping to unravel the tangle of Epstein documents

          Citizen journalists, citizen sleuths helping to unravel the tangle of Epstein documents

            Professional journalists sifting through the trove of documents released in the Epstein files have some help — a cadre of citizen journalists who have become obsessed with the material.

            Justice Department says it's reviewing whether Epstein-related records were withheld

            Justice Department says it's reviewing whether Epstein-related records were withheld

              Records involving uncorroborated accusations a woman made against President Donald Trump were not among those released to the public.

              States sue Trump administration over changes to child vaccine recommendations

              States sue Trump administration over changes to child vaccine recommendations

                The states argue that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put children's lives at risk.

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                This Rocky Mount police dog focuses on head pats instead of patrols

                This Rocky Mount police dog focuses on head pats instead of patrols

                The Rocky Mount Police Department has a new dog, and she's not looking to make arrests.

                Budget woes complicate residents' push for new dog park in Franklin County

                Budget woes complicate residents' push for new dog park in Franklin County

                A group of volunteers is pushing for a new dog park in Westlake. It could be a tough ask in a difficult budget year for Franklin County. 

                Spring hikes highlight Virginia’s rare natural areas

                Spring hikes highlight Virginia’s rare natural areas

                Visitors to Southwest Virginia destinations such as Fairy Stone State Park and the Smith Mountain Lake area already have access to trails, water recreation, and diverse wildlife — and this spring, state officials are offering guided opportunities to explore similar natural resources across Virginia.

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for April 1

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for April 1

                Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

                State & Regional

                Martinsville council moves toward releasing forensic audit after months of secrecy

                Martinsville council moves toward releasing forensic audit after months of secrecy

                The Martinsville City Council took its latest step Monday toward making public at least part of the long-running investigation that began with the firing of former City Manager Aretha Ferrell-Benavides.

                Data centers now on defensive after Virginia court ruling, budget fight

                Data centers now on defensive after Virginia court ruling, budget fight

                Former Sen. Chap Petersen, D-Fairfax, says the data center industry is in retreat after the Virginia Court of Appeals threw out rezoning decisions for the Prince William Digital Gateway this week.

                Data centers now on defensive after Virginia court ruling, budget fight (copy)

                Data centers now on defensive after Virginia court ruling, budget fight (copy)

                Former Sen. Chap Petersen, D-Fairfax, says the data center industry is in retreat after the Virginia Court of Appeals threw out rezoning decisions for the Prince William Digital Gateway this week.

                NAACP warns against 'misleading' referendum mailers from PAC linked to tech billionaire

                NAACP warns against 'misleading' referendum mailers from PAC linked to tech billionaire

                Records show the political action committee Justice for Democracy, which opposes the April 21 referendum, received a $2.5 million contribution from an entity linked to tech billionaire Peter Thiel.

                Nation & World

                Pam Bondi, Trump loyalist who oversaw Justice Department upheaval, is out as attorney general

                Pam Bondi, Trump loyalist who oversaw Justice Department upheaval, is out as attorney general

                The announcement follows months of scrutiny over the Justice Department’s handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking investigation that made Bondi the target of angry conservatives.

                Trump says he'll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security. His move bypasses Congress

                Trump says he'll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security. His move bypasses Congress

                Trump says he'll sign an order to resume pay for the Department of Homeland Security, which includes FEMA and the Coast Guard, in a move that bypasses Congress.

                Fact-checking claims from Trump's address to the nation about Iran

                Fact-checking claims from Trump's address to the nation about Iran

                In his remarks Wednesday night, Trump declared that he inherited a "dead and crippled country" and delivered an economy with "no inflation." Here's a look at the facts.

                New DNA testing confirms serial killer Ted Bundy killed a Utah teen in 1974

                New DNA testing confirms serial killer Ted Bundy killed a Utah teen in 1974

                The late Ted Bundy, one of the most famous and prolific serial killers in U.S. history, has claimed another victim.

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                Franklin County considers 7-cent real estate tax increase

                Rocky Mount man charged with killing his brother

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                Judge keeps nationwide ban on bus company after Charlottesville airport crash

                Judge keeps nationwide ban on bus company after Charlottesville airport crash

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                Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

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                Get Healthy Take Care: Cold therapy in your shower

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                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...

                Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

                Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

                Beyond overall inflation, which rose 3.7% year over year since September 2023, there are a few more reasons why candy is so expensive right now. 

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                Crime

                Blacksburg elementary principal among 17 men arrested in prostitution case

                Blacksburg elementary principal among 17 men arrested in prostitution case

                Kipps Elementary Principal Mark Crummey was among 17 men arrested at a Christiansburg hotel last week. 

                Rocky Mount man charged with killing his brother

                Rocky Mount man charged with killing his brother

                Authorities found the body of Charles Arthur Smith Jr. on March 17, after he had been reported missing.

                Roanoke police officer needlessly shot intellectually disabled man: lawsuit

                Roanoke police officer needlessly shot intellectually disabled man: lawsuit

                A $10 million lawsuit accuses a former Roanoke police officer of shooting and seriously wounding an intellectually disabled man who was unarmed during a 2024 encounter.

                Richmond judge says evidence was destroyed in a whistleblower suit. How did we get here?

                Richmond judge says evidence was destroyed in a whistleblower suit. How did we get here?

                This stems from the missing cellphone of ex-city spokesperson Petula Burks, who fired Connie Clay, the city’s former Freedom of Information Act officer, in 2024.

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                Martinsville council moves toward releasing forensic audit after months of secrecy

                Martinsville council moves toward releasing forensic audit after months of secrecy

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                Data centers now on defensive after Virginia court ruling, budget fight

                Data centers now on defensive after Virginia court ruling, budget fight

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                Data centers now on defensive after Virginia court ruling, budget fight (copy)

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                NAACP warns against 'misleading' referendum mailers from PAC linked to tech billionaire

                NAACP warns against 'misleading' referendum mailers from PAC linked to tech billionaire

                Records show the political action committee Justice for Democracy, which opposes the April 21 referendum, received a $2.5 million contribution from an entity linked to tech billionaire Peter Thiel.

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