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Trump addresses the nation on the Iran war

Trump addresses the nation on the Iran war

  • Steve Holland REUTERS

The president scheduled a 9 p.m. EDT speech to discuss the way forward. Watch it live:

Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA lunar voyage

Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA lunar voyage

  • MARCIA DUNN Associated Press

Artemis II is the opening shot of NASA's grand plans for a permanent moon base.

Terry Savage: Keep private equity and private credit out of your pension plan

Terry Savage: Keep private equity and private credit out of your pension plan

  • Terry Savage, Tribune Content Agency

Just as market headlines reveal huge worries about“ private credit” and“ private equity,” the Labor Department has proposed new guidelines to allow those very same instruments to be included in the 401 plans of unsophisticated individuals. They say it is aimed at“ democratizing access” to th…

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

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

  • ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch

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.

From TMZ to Trump, pressure grows to bring Congress back during partial shutdown

From TMZ to Trump, pressure grows to bring Congress back during partial shutdown

  • JOEY CAPPELLETTI and STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press

TMZ built its brand tracking celebrities. Now it's turning its attention to Congress, chasing down paparazzi-style shots of lawmakers on break from Washington during a record-long partial government shutdown.

Trump's go-to moves to influence the markets are starting to fall flat as Iran war drags on

Trump's go-to moves to influence the markets are starting to fall flat as Iran war drags on

  • JOSH BOAK and FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press

President Donald Trump has prioritized efforts to calm the financial markets during the Iran war, but his go-to moves are starting to fall flat.

Second homicide victim found discarded in Caroline County

Second homicide victim found discarded in Caroline County

  • KEITH EPPS The Free Lance–Star

For the second time in four days, an apparent homicide victim has been found in the Sparta area of Caroline County.

Trump's go-to moves to influence the markets are starting to fall flat as Iran war drags on

Trump's go-to moves to influence the markets are starting to fall flat as Iran war drags on

    President Donald Trump has prioritized efforts to calm the financial markets during the Iran war, but his go-to moves are starting to fall flat.

    Second homicide victim found discarded in Caroline County

    Second homicide victim found discarded in Caroline County

      For the second time in four days, an apparent homicide victim has been found in the Sparta area of Caroline County.

      Virginia higher education takes hit from drop in foreign students

      Virginia higher education takes hit from drop in foreign students

        Analysis by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia estimated that state institutions lost about $36 million in tuition and fees due to fewer international students in graduate programs.

        Evacuated from Gaza as newborns, a group of Palestinian toddlers returns to an uncertain future

        Evacuated from Gaza as newborns, a group of Palestinian toddlers returns to an uncertain future

          Eleven toddlers from Gaza are reuniting with their families after doctors evacuated them as premature newborns during blackouts at Shifa Hospital

          Supreme Court casts doubt on Trump's bid to limit birthright citizenship as he attends arguments

          Supreme Court casts doubt on Trump's bid to limit birthright citizenship as he attends arguments

          • Updated 58 mins ago

          The Supreme Court is casting doubt on Trump's restrictions on birthright citizenship in a consequential case that was magnified by Trump's norm-breaking presence in the courtroom.

          Nitrate pollution, agriculture’s persistent problem, expected to worsen with warming winters

          Nitrate pollution, agriculture’s persistent problem, expected to worsen with warming winters

            As Earth warms due to human-caused climate change, the ground isn’t staying frozen as consistently in many places, causing more frequent runoff events and in turn, more winter days when nitrates are likely to reach unhealthy levels. (AP Video: Amanda Swinhart)

            Former Gov. Allen wants to debate Spanberger on the redistricting amendment

            Former Gov. Allen wants to debate Spanberger on the redistricting amendment

              Gov. Abigail Spanberger declined an invitation from former Gov. George Allen to debate him on the upcoming referendum on congressional redistricting.

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              Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 1

              Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 1

              Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

              A1 Minute March 31, 2026: Virginia football spring practice

              A1 Minute March 31, 2026: Virginia football spring practice

              Virginia football spring practice

              Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 31

              Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 31

              Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

              Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 30

              Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 30

              Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

              State & Regional

              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.

              Second homicide victim found discarded in Caroline County

              Second homicide victim found discarded in Caroline County

              For the second time in four days, an apparent homicide victim has been found in the Sparta area of Caroline County.

              Virginia higher education takes hit from drop in foreign students

              Virginia higher education takes hit from drop in foreign students

              Analysis by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia estimated that state institutions lost about $36 million in tuition and fees due to fewer international students in graduate programs.

              Former Gov. Allen wants to debate Spanberger on the redistricting amendment

              Former Gov. Allen wants to debate Spanberger on the redistricting amendment

              Gov. Abigail Spanberger declined an invitation from former Gov. George Allen to debate him on the upcoming referendum on congressional redistricting.

              Nation & World

              Trump addresses the nation on the Iran war

              Trump addresses the nation on the Iran war

              The president scheduled a 9 p.m. EDT speech to discuss the way forward. Watch it live:

              Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA lunar voyage

              Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA lunar voyage

              Artemis II is the opening shot of NASA's grand plans for a permanent moon base.

              Terry Savage: Keep private equity and private credit out of your pension plan

              Terry Savage: Keep private equity and private credit out of your pension plan

              Just as market headlines reveal huge worries about“ private credit” and“ private equity,” the Labor Department has proposed new guidelines to allow those very same instruments to be included in the 401 plans of unsophisticated individuals. They say it is aimed at“ democratizing access” to these assets. With nearly $9 trillion in assets, 401 plans have caught the eye...

              From TMZ to Trump, pressure grows to bring Congress back during partial shutdown

              From TMZ to Trump, pressure grows to bring Congress back during partial shutdown

              TMZ built its brand tracking celebrities. Now it's turning its attention to Congress, chasing down paparazzi-style shots of lawmakers on break from Washington during a record-long partial government shutdown.

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              Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

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              Cryptocurrency Adoption in Business: Advantages and Challenges

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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. 

              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.

              'Stabbed 68 times': Lynchburg man found guilty of murdering ex-girlfriend

              'Stabbed 68 times': Lynchburg man found guilty of murdering ex-girlfriend

              Lynchburg Circuit Court Judge F. Patrick Yeatts found Tony Brown guilty of first-degree and three other felonies on Monday in the stabbing death of his Nicole Rosser, his ex-girlfriend.

              Politics

              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.

              Virginia higher education takes hit from drop in foreign students

              Virginia higher education takes hit from drop in foreign students

              Analysis by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia estimated that state institutions lost about $36 million in tuition and fees due to fewer international students in graduate programs.

              Former Gov. Allen wants to debate Spanberger on the redistricting amendment

              Former Gov. Allen wants to debate Spanberger on the redistricting amendment

              Gov. Abigail Spanberger declined an invitation from former Gov. George Allen to debate him on the upcoming referendum on congressional redistricting.

              Spanberger signs 22 bills, including one concerning pharmacy benefit managers

              Spanberger signs 22 bills, including one concerning pharmacy benefit managers

              Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed a centerpiece of the list of measures she asked the General Assembly to pass to rein in health care bills.

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