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2 weeks ago in National
Memorial services for Jesse Jackson begin at Chicago headquarters of his civil rights organization
Cross-country memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. are set to begin Thursday in Chicago, the city the late civil rights leader called home.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Park Chan-wook will lead the Cannes Film Festival jury, will be the 1st Korean in the role
Park Chan-wook, the Korean filmmaker of "Oldboy" and "No Other Choice," will head the jury at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, festival organizers announced Thursday.
2 weeks ago in Trending, World
FIFA’s Infantino has ‘complete confidence’ in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence
The violence that erupted in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has left many questioning whether the country will be able to co-host the World Cup in just over three months. FIFA President Gianni Infantino thinks it can.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $3 million, 1-year deal, AP source says
Max Scherzer is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays. Two weeks into spring training, the three-time Cy Young Award winner has agreed with the reigning American League champions on a $3 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press early Thursday.
Dukes use big second half to beat Georgia Southern, 82-66, for sixth straight win
Cliff Davis recorded his third straight 20-point game, Preston Fowler notched a career-high 20 points, and James Madison men's basketball won its sixth straight game, defeating Georgia Southern 82-66 on Wednesday night at the Atlantic Union Bank Center.
Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Wednesday, 2/25
Area High School Basketball Scoreboard - Wednesday, 2/25
James Madison Women’s Basketball rolls past Old Dominion, 77-55
Ashanti Barnes (19 points, 14 rebounds) and Grace McDonough (13 points, 10 rebounds) posted double-doubles as James Madison cruised past Old Dominion, 77-55, on Wednesday evening in Sun Belt Conference women's basketball action at the Atlantic Union Bank Center.
Bridgewater Women’s Basketball defeats Hollins to advance to ODAC Semifinals
The Bridgewater College women's basketball team took down Hollins 57-47 on Wednesday thanks to Riley Corcoran's second career double-double. BC advances to the ODAC Semifinals to take on second-seeded Randolph-Macon on Saturday.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations
Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira are some the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a wide net that includes rap, metal, R&B, hip-hop, Britpop, blues rock and pop.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Takeaways from Trump’s address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats
President Donald Trump started in sales mode, using his State of the Union address to deliver an upbeat vision of the U.S. economy. But that portrayal collides with the sentiment of Americans who remain anxious about their finances and feel they haven't benefited from Trump's policies.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Are expensive shampoos worth it? Here’s what the experts have to say
Ornate packaging paired with enticing advertisements that claim expensive shampoos are elixirs to all hair woes can leave one wondering: Are the higher prices really worth it? Should I abandon my $8 drugstore mainstay for a $42 premium brand?
Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Tuesday, 2/24
Area High School Basketball Scoreboard - Tuesday, 2/24
JMU Baseball’s comeback bid comes up short in 5-4 loss to Virginia Tech
James Madison had runners in scoring position in a one-run game in the bottom of the ninth inning, but Virginia Tech's Ethan Gibson beat out freshman Keegan Haesler by a step for the final out at first base as the Dukes fell 5-4 in non-conference baseball at Veterans Memorial Park.
Bridgewater Women’s Lacrosse falls at home to Marymount, 9-7
The Bridgewater College women's lacrosse team fell to the Marymount Saints 9-7 Tuesday evening.
EMU Men’s Volleyball sweeps Shenandoah for fourth straight victory
EMU Men's Volleyball sweeps Shenandoah for fourth straight victory
Dukes’ Davis named Sun Belt Men’s Basketball Player of the Week
James Madison guard Cliff Davis was named the Sun Belt Conference men's basketball Player of the Week on Tuesday afternoon.
James Madison Athletics announces 2026 Hall of Fame Class
Seven former student-athletes have earned selection to be inducted in the Fall as the James Madison University Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026 announced Tuesday.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Kevin Durant says he wants to play for US men’s basketball team at 2028 Olympics in LA
"I didn't want to just take my name out of consideration just because of the simple fact that I'm older and I did it before"
2 weeks ago in Sports
UFL restricts punting beyond 50-yard line and makes 60-plus field goals worth 4 points
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The UFL won’t allow punts after a team crosses the 50-yard line until late in each…
