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Judge: E. Jean Carroll can collect $5 million from Trump

Judge: E. Jean Carroll can collect $5 million from Trump

  • Jonathan Stempel and Jack Queen Reuters

A federal judge allowed the payment to the writer after a jury found Trump liable for abuse claims; the Supreme Court declined to take the case initially.

Ex-US Olympian indicted over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism

Ex-US Olympian indicted over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism

  • Andrew Goudsward Reuters

The indictment accuses David Hearn of "maliciously" breaking or destroying lining material on the bottom of the landmark on June 19.

Savannah Guthrie cries about chilling new Nancy Guthrie ransom note reports

Savannah Guthrie cries about chilling new Nancy Guthrie ransom note reports

  • Brendan Morrow USA Today

Savannah Guthrie shared new comments on the case of her missing mother on the NBC morning show Tuesday after reports emerged that a ransom note claimed Nancy Guthrie was dead.

Rampaging Knicks fans tear apart buses, set fires, clash with cops in Times Square, 63 arrests

Rampaging Knicks fans tear apart buses, set fires, clash with cops in Times Square, 63 arrests

  • Kerry Burke, Roni Jacobson, Julian Roberts-Grmela, John Annese New York Daily News

Frenzied Knicks fans skirmished with cops in a running pitched battle along 42nd St. early Sunday — hurling bottles at police and even trying to tip over a school bus.

Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center in predawn operation

Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center in predawn operation

  • JC Whittington, Gershon Peaks and Blake Brittain Reuters

The work began about 1:20 a.m. ET, after the Department of Justice said the government would miss the court's 11:59 p.m. Friday deadline.

Nick Reiner wants his trust fund for his defense. Can he get it?

Nick Reiner wants his trust fund for his defense. Can he get it?

  • Liza Esquibias USA Today

Amid Nick Reiner's legal battle over his parents' deaths, his demand for access to a trust fund they established for him may be more complex than it seems.

Penn & Teller call out 'flimflam' in Supreme Court death penalty case

Penn & Teller call out 'flimflam' in Supreme Court death penalty case

  • Maureen Groppe, USA Today

As master manipulators of perception, magicians Penn & Teller say they have an obligation to “expose flimflam when they see it.”

Savannah Guthrie shares new message about missing mother Nancy Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie shares new message about missing mother Nancy Guthrie

    Savannah Guthrie is sharing a new message about her missing mother as the search for Nancy Guthrie stretches into its fifth month.

    Judge blocks attempt to link USDA funds to compliance with other policies

    Judge blocks attempt to link USDA funds to compliance with other policies

      Democratic-led states and Washington, D.C., alleged new requirements would jeopardize funding for low-income families and farmers.

      US judge orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center

      US judge orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center

        "Congress gave the Kennedy Center its name, and only Congress can change it," U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper wrote.

        He spent decades in prison. How the botched murder case was uncovered

        He spent decades in prison. How the botched murder case was uncovered

          Prosecutor misconduct played a role in more than 30% of wrongful conviction cases, the National Registry of Exonerations reported in 2020.

          Suspect dies after shooting at officers near White House, official says

          Suspect dies after shooting at officers near White House, official says

            Officers at a checkpoint responded to gunshots and the suspect was taken to a hospital, a law enforcement official told Reuters.

            Federal authorities abused prosecuting power against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, judge says

            Federal authorities abused prosecuting power against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, judge says

              The judge dismissed the criminal human smuggling charges Abrego Garcia faced in Tennessee after he was wrongfully deported to El Salvador.

              US Supreme Court rebuffs Virginia Democrats' bid for new voting map

              US Supreme Court rebuffs Virginia Democrats' bid for new voting map

                The state Supreme Court on May 8 threw out the voter-approved map, ruling in favor of Republicans who challenged it.

                Local News

                Pirate Days returns next weekend at a new location amid drought

                Pirate Days returns next weekend at a new location amid drought

                Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days is set to return next weekend even as low water levels have threatened to put a damper on the popular lake event.

                Motorcyclist killed in wreck on I-81 in Botetourt County

                Motorcyclist killed in wreck on I-81 in Botetourt County

                A Franklin County man died when his motorcycle struck a pickup truck from behind.

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for July 8

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for July 8

                Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

                High heat, low lake levels made for a quiet Fourth at Smith Mountain Lake

                High heat, low lake levels made for a quiet Fourth at Smith Mountain Lake

                What is usually one of the busiest weekends of the summer for lake officials was ultimately uneventful.

                State & Regional

                'Heat distress' spurred investigation into City Dogs kennel by Roanoke police

                'Heat distress' spurred investigation into City Dogs kennel by Roanoke police

                A search warrant was issued earlier this week for City Dogs Boarding & Playcare. Dogs were seen in "significant emotional distress" amid high temperatures.

                Virginia’s new liquor law reshapes rules for Richmond bar-restaurants

                Virginia’s new liquor law reshapes rules for Richmond bar-restaurants

                Virginia’s new liquor law is changing how restaurants and cocktail-focused venues operate. Here’s what HB 975 means for businesses.

                New state budget helps 200,000 Virginians afford health insurance

                New state budget helps 200,000 Virginians afford health insurance

                The long and hard fight over a new state budget is proving its worth by extending a lifeline to 200,000 Virginians who either have lost their health insurance coverage or are struggling to keep it.

                Wrongful death suit filed in crash involving Virginia Tech student, police vehicle

                Wrongful death suit filed in crash involving Virginia Tech student, police vehicle

                The lawsuit seeks $3 million from Blacksburg after a police officer struck and killed Virginia Tech graduate student Spencer Forsling in December.

                Nation & World

                Mitch McConnell's health absence a mystery with Senate poised to return

                Mitch McConnell's health absence a mystery with Senate poised to return

                The Senate will return Monday for a four-week work period with one of the most influential voices — Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., — still absent with undisclosed health problems.

                Bipartisan housing bill to become law without Trump's signature

                Bipartisan housing bill to become law without Trump's signature

                Trump said on Friday he would not sign a bipartisan housing affordability bill that he had called "a big ‌yawn," but the measure can become law without his signature.

                Aviation pioneer, Mercury 13 member Wally Funk dies at 87

                Aviation pioneer, Mercury 13 member Wally Funk dies at 87

                She inspired generations of pilots and astronauts through her trailblazing work as a member of NASA’s “Women in Space Program” in the 1960s.

                Candidate suspends Senate campaign, forcing Democrats to pivot in key Maine race

                Candidate suspends Senate campaign, forcing Democrats to pivot in key Maine race

                Graham Platner ended his campaign Wednesday after a string of controversies, including an accusation of sexual assault.

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                18-year-old Rocky Mount woman arrested after fatal stabbing

                High heat, low lake levels made for a quiet Fourth at Smith Mountain Lake

                High heat, low lake levels made for a quiet Fourth at Smith Mountain Lake

                Pirate Days returns next weekend at a new location amid drought

                Pirate Days returns next weekend at a new location amid drought

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                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

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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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                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

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                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

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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

                18-year-old Rocky Mount woman arrested after fatal stabbing

                18-year-old Rocky Mount woman arrested after fatal stabbing

                A Rocky Mount woman was arrested in connection to a homicide that occurred early Tuesday morning. 

                After impersonating police to confront Rocky Mount mayor, man gets jail time

                After impersonating police to confront Rocky Mount mayor, man gets jail time

                The case stems from a incident that took place between Patterson and staff at the Raine and Perdue law firm in Rocky Mount in April.

                Vito's new vest: Franklin County K9 getting bulletproof body armor

                Vito's new vest: Franklin County K9 getting bulletproof body armor

                A Franklin County Sheriff's Office K9 will soon receive a bulletproof and stab-proof protective vest thanks to a charitable donation.

                Former Henrico nurse who abused babies sentenced to 3 years

                Former Henrico nurse who abused babies sentenced to 3 years

                In January, Erin Strotman pleaded no contest to nine counts of child abuse in Henrico County Circuit Court as part of an agreement with prosecutors.

                Politics

                New state budget helps 200,000 Virginians afford health insurance

                New state budget helps 200,000 Virginians afford health insurance

                The long and hard fight over a new state budget is proving its worth by extending a lifeline to 200,000 Virginians who either have lost their health insurance coverage or are struggling to keep it.

                Judges refuse to combine Virginia assault weapons ban lawsuits

                Judges refuse to combine Virginia assault weapons ban lawsuits

                A three-judge panel in Charlottesville decided Monday that the individual lawsuits against Virginia's new assault weapons ban will not be combined into a single case.

                Virginia gun buyers set all-time record on background checks

                Virginia gun buyers set all-time record on background checks

                As Virginians raced to buy firearms before the state's assault weapons ban took effect, they drove firearm background checks to the highest monthly number ever recorded in the commonwealth.

                Coverage of Virginia's new gun laws and their impacts by RTD reporter Anna Bryson

                Coverage of Virginia's new gun laws and their impacts by RTD reporter Anna Bryson

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