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Crime-courts

US says flawed work caused Reflecting Pool to peel

US says flawed work caused Reflecting Pool to peel

  • Kanishka Singh and Andrew Goudsward REUTERS

The Justice Department moved to drop its case against former U.S. Olympian David “Davey” Hearn, who was accused of vandalizing the landmark, a court filing showed.

Berlin police shoot and kill suspect in Pride attack

Berlin police shoot and kill suspect in Pride attack

  • Markus Wacket, Miranda Murray and Kirsti Knolle Reuters

Officials described Saturday night’s attack, which killed one person and injured 29 others, as an Islamist terrorist attack.

Minnesota man sentenced for killing Democratic lawmaker

Minnesota man sentenced for killing Democratic lawmaker

  • Joseph Ax Reuters

Vance Boelter shot and killed Melissa Hortman, the top Democrat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, and her husband, Mark, in their home June 14, 2025.

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

    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?

      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

        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.

                Local News

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for August 2

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for August 2

                Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for August 1

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for August 1

                Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for July 31

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for July 31

                Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for July 30

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for July 30

                Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

                State & Regional

                AG creates new enforcement unit for vape, liquid nicotine

                AG creates new enforcement unit for vape, liquid nicotine

                Jay Jones is creating a new enforcement unit to aid a state crackdown on illegal sales of liquid nicotine to underage youth, as well as other unauthorized products by vape shops.

                Roots of resilience against the drought

                Roots of resilience against the drought

                Nearly seven years ago, Tim Service began transforming his Patrick County farm by planting a pollinator habitat and incorporating conservation practices with help from forestry and agricultural agencies, aiming to improve livestock forage and wildlife habitat across his land.

                Piedmont Arts to preview three new exhibits Aug. 28

                Piedmont Arts to preview three new exhibits Aug. 28

                Piedmont Arts will host a free opening reception on August 28 to preview three new exhibitions, including COLLECTive Concerns, Chris Gregson: Novus Ordo Seclorum, and Bull Mountain Arts, all running through October 31 with live music, refreshments, and a gallery talk during the event.

                Virginia Tech’s architecture school receives $20 million donation

                Virginia Tech’s architecture school receives $20 million donation

                Salahuddin Choudhury's gift was the largest ever directed to the Virginia Tech School of Architecture.

                Nation & World

                Week in review: Test your knowledge of notable news

                Week in review: Test your knowledge of notable news

                From the Iran war appearing to expand to a contentious Senate hearing on the COVID-19 pandemic, here are topics that made headlines this past week.

                US says flawed work caused Reflecting Pool to peel

                US says flawed work caused Reflecting Pool to peel

                The Justice Department moved to drop its case against former U.S. Olympian David “Davey” Hearn, who was accused of vandalizing the landmark, a court filing showed.

                4 things Fauci's diary reveals about COVID, Trump and fame

                4 things Fauci's diary reveals about COVID, Trump and fame

                The pages give insights into Fauci’s thoughts on everything from COVID-19’s origins and the ensuing public health responses to his contentious relationship with Trump and Fauci’s own celebrity.

                Fauci lets loose on Trump in COVID diary: ‘What an idiot!’

                Fauci lets loose on Trump in COVID diary: ‘What an idiot!’

                Fauci called Trump "out of control," a "true embarrassment" and "an idiot" in his personal diary as he expert worked in 2020 to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

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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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                Crime

                After vehicle chase, Franklin County deputies arrest man for felonies

                After vehicle chase, Franklin County deputies arrest man for felonies

                A Rocky Mount man is charged with multiple felonies and misdemeanors after allegedly threatening to shoot someone and then leading police on a chase.

                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.

                Politics

                AG creates new enforcement unit for vape, liquid nicotine

                AG creates new enforcement unit for vape, liquid nicotine

                Jay Jones is creating a new enforcement unit to aid a state crackdown on illegal sales of liquid nicotine to underage youth, as well as other unauthorized products by vape shops.

                Veteran state environmental expert to lead Va. energy office

                Veteran state environmental expert to lead Va. energy office

                On Monday, Spanberger elevated Vincent Maiden as director of the Virginia Department of Energy.

                Franklin County adds 1% sales tax to the ballot this November

                Franklin County adds 1% sales tax to the ballot this November

                Franklin County is one of several Virginia localities that will be putting an additional 1% sales tax on the ballot this November. 

                Complaint filed against Franklin County leaders

                Complaint filed against Franklin County leaders

                Three Franklin County residents allege county officials have violated state open meeting and conflict of interest laws.

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