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2 weeks ago in Features, World
A freed political prisoner refuses to be deported from Belarus and promptly vanishes
Human rights activists are demanding that Belarusian authorities reveal what has happened to the 69-year-old opposition politician and former presidential candidate.
2 weeks ago in World
Zelenskyy warns Russian drones endanger safety at Chernobyl and at Europe’s biggest nuclear plant
Russia's sustained bombardment of Ukraine's power grid is deepening concerns about the safety of the country's nuclear facilities after a drone knocked out power for more than three hours to the site of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster.
2 weeks ago in World
Israeli navy intercepts boats attempting to break Gaza blockade and arrests activists
Israeli naval forces boarded most of the vessels in a flotilla attempting to break Israel's blockade of Gaza on Thursday and detained dozens aboard, including European lawmakers, drawing widespread condemnation.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Machado and Miller star as the Padres beat the Cubs 3-0 in Game 2 of their NL Wild Card Series
Manny Machado hit a two-run homer, Mason Miller dominated again and the San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Wednesday, sending their NL Wild Card Series to a decisive third game.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Rocchio, Naylor power 5-run eighth inning as Guardians beat Tigers 6-1 to even AL Wild Card Series
Brayan Rocchio came up with another clutch hit in the postseason with the go-ahead homer in the eighth inning as the Guardians evened their AL Wild Card Series against the Detroit Tigers with a 6-1 victory in Game 2 on Wednesday.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Miami Heat, Nikola Jovic agree on 4-year extension, AP source says
The Miami Heat and forward Nikola Jovic have agreed on the framework of a four-year, $62.4 million extension, a person with knowledge of the talks said Wednesday night.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Jazz Chisholm Jr. a gamer for Yankees in season-saving playoff win over Red Sox
Back at second base Wednesday night, Chisholm played a huge part in saving the Yankees' season as they beat the rival Boston Red Sox 4-3 in Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Shohei Ohtani to make postseason pitching debut for Dodgers in Game 1 of NLDS
The Dodgers open the best-of-five series on Saturday in Philadelphia.
2 weeks ago in Trending, World
Schwarzenegger downplays Trump and backs Vatican initiative to ‘terminate’ global warming
Arnold Schwarzenegger downplayed the Trump administration's climate skepticism Tuesday and threw his weight behind the Vatican's environmental initiative, saying individual choice, local regulations and the Catholic Church's moral leadership were far more important to "terminate" global warming.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Prosecutors want Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to more than 11 years in prison
Key witnesses against Sean "Diddy" Combs, including longtime ex-girlfriend Casandra "Cassie" Ventura, are urging a federal judge to reject leniency for the hip-hop mogul at his sentencing Friday, saying they fear for their safety if he is freed.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Tyrese Gibson failed to turn himself in following arrest warrant for cruelty to animals, police say
Tyrese Gibson failed to turn himself in to police after an arrest warrant was issued because his four Cane Corso dogs mauled and killed a neighbor's dog in Georgia in mid-September, police said Tuesday.
2 weeks ago in Features
Italy police seize 21 suspected forged Salvador Dali artworks after show opens in Parma
Italy's art police on Wednesday seized 21 artworks purportedly by Salvador Dalí on suspicion they were forgeries, after being tipped off by the Surrealist's foundation in Spain about suspected anomalies in the works.
2 weeks ago in Music, Trending
Morgan Wallen denied throwing chair off bar roof to police in 2024, footage shows
Roughly two weeks after his April 2024 arrest, Wallen commented on social media: "I'm not proud of my behavior, and I accept responsibility" and said he "made amends" with Nashville law enforcement and others. Then in December, he pleaded guilty to two counts.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Apple TV+ extends its deal to be the exclusive streaming home for ‘Peanuts’ until 2030
The new extension — building on a partnership between WildBrain, Peanuts Worldwide and Lee Mendelson Film Productions — includes the classic "Peanuts" library, as well as plans for more new original series and specials.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Investigators to review the 2005 shooting death of Hunter S. Thompson, which was ruled a suicide
Investigators are committed to answering any "lingering questions" surrounding his death, Sheriff Michael Buglione said.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Anderson’s Dior womenswear debut is a montage of ideas, but not a ‘New Look’
All eyes were on Jonathan Anderson — the Northern Irish designer who has already transformed Loewe into a global powerhouse of wit and craft — as he unveiled his first Dior womenswear collection on Wednesday.
2 weeks ago in Features
A postman, his family, and a chair: Van Gogh museum’s surprising reunion exhibition
Portraits from the late 1880s of the expansively bearded postman Joseph Roulin, his wife, two sons and baby daughter have been brought together for an exhibition titled "Van Gogh and the Roulins. Together Again at Last."
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank ready for area defense employee surge
The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is ready for any influx of people in need because of the federal government shutdown.
2 weeks ago in Food Scene
Cville Local Deals: An all-star burger lineup at Timberwood Tap House
Timberwood Tap House American Grill has one of those menus that has something for everybody.
RWSA starts work on Ragged Mountain Pool Fill Project next week
The goal is to add 700 million gallons of water.
