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2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Court denies Rapper Tory Lanez’s appeal of his conviction in Megan Thee Stallion shooting
A California court on Wednesday denied rapper Tory Lanez's appeal of his guilty verdict on charges he fired a gun at Megan Thee Stallion.
2 weeks ago in National
US Mint in Philadelphia presses final pennies as the 1-cent coin gets canceled
The U.S. Mint on Wednesday ended production of the penny, a change made to save money and because the 1-cent coin that could once buy a snack or a piece of candy had become increasingly irrelevant.
2 weeks ago in National
Epstein email says Trump ‘knew about the girls’ as White House calls its release a Democratic smear
Jeffrey Epstein wrote in a 2019 email to a journalist that Donald Trump "knew about the girls," according to documents made public Wednesday, but what he knew — and whether it pertained to the sex offender's crimes — is unclear.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
This gift guide for movie lovers ranges from candles and pj’s to books for babies and adults
If you think gifts for movie lovers begin and end with Blu-Rays and cineplex gift cards, think again. There's lots of ways to get creative (and impress) the film fan in your life.
2 weeks ago in Sports
NCAA puts Michigan State football on 3 years of probation for recruiting violations under Mel Tucker
The NCAA put Michigan State's football program on three years of probation and penalized the school $30,000 plus 1.5% of the team's budget after agreeing former staff members under coach Mel Tucker broke rules regarding recruiting inducements and benefits, communication and unofficial visit expenses.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Jannik Sinner seals semifinal spot at ATP Finals with win over Alexander Zverev
Defending champion Jannik Sinner sealed a semifinal spot at the ATP Finals with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Alexander Zverev before his home fans on Wednesday.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Singer Akon arrested near Atlanta for missing court over suspended license
Hip-hop artist Akon was arrested last week in suburban Atlanta after he didn't show up in court to face a ticket for driving with a suspended license.
2 weeks ago in National
Adelita Grijalva sworn in as the House’s newest member, paving the way for an Epstein files vote
Democrat Adelita Grijalva was sworn in as the newest member of Congress on Wednesday, more than seven weeks after she won a special election in Arizona to fill the House seat last held by her late father.
Graham Nash coming to The Paramount
The musical icon's concert will look back at a career spanning six decades.
Spanberger calls for pause on UVA Presidential selection process
Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger is calling on the University of Virginia Board of Visitors to pause its Presidential selection process until a full board is appointed and confirmed by the General Assembly.
2 weeks ago in World
Global tuberculosis diagnoses rise to a record, but deaths fall, WHO reports
The number of people diagnosed with tuberculosis worldwide rose again last year, eclipsing 2023's record total, World Health Organization officials said Wednesday.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Ohio State stays on top of playoff bracket, while Miami makes a big move
Not surprisingly, Ohio State stayed at the top of the rankings, and there was a healthy debate about whether last weekend's action warranted keeping Indiana at No. 2, one spot ahead of Texas A&M.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
A happy circumstance: Bob Ross paintings sell for more than $600K to help public TV stations
Three paintings from famously chill public television legend Bob Ross sold Tuesday for more than $600,000 at auction. The paintings were the first of 30 Ross works being sold to benefit public TV stations hurt by cuts in federal funding.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Meghan Trainor says she ‘Still Don’t Care’ — because her new album and tour are about growth
In the decade following her debut album, Meghan Trainor has lived myriad lives — but the message of her bright, cheery pop music has remained the same: Stay true to who you are and ignore the haters. That spirit endures on her lead single, the jovial "Still Don't Care," the first tease of her forthcoming seventh full-length album, "Toy with Me," out April 24.
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown pleads not guilty to attempted murder charge stemming from Miami shooting
Former NFL star Antonio Brown was returning Tuesday to Miami to face an attempted murder charge stemming from a May shooting, with his lawyer filing a not guilty plea on his behalf.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley died from injuries suffered in fall
Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, died from blunt force injuries to the head that he suffered in a fall earlier this year, an autopsy has determined.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Mavericks fire GM Nico Harrison 9 months after widely panned Luka Doncic trade
The Dallas Mavericks fired general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday, an admission nine months later that the widely criticized trade of Luka Doncic backfired on the franchise.
Neil deGrasse Tyson brings ‘Delusions of Space Enthusiasts’ to JPJ
Wednesday night at John Paul Jones Arena renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson will speak in front of a live audience in a program he calls "Delusions of Space Enthusiasts," part of a nationwide speaking tour.
2 weeks ago in , UVA
Anonymous donor pledges $1-million matching gift for Virginia baseball ahead of 2026 season.
Virginia opens its first season under new coach Chris Pollard on Feb. 13.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Arctic air hits much of the US, bringing snow to some areas and very chilly temperatures to Florida
Some of this autumn's coldest weather yet is bearing down on the United States, enveloping the eastern two-thirds of the country in Arctic air on Monday and affecting millions of people.
