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1 week ago in Entertainment

ABC signs Jimmy Kimmel to a one-year contract extension, months after temporary suspension

President Donald Trump won't be getting his wish. ABC said Monday it has signed late-night comic Jimmy Kimmel to a one-year contract extension.

1 week ago in National

Trump’s former lawyer Alina Habba resigns as top federal prosecutor in New Jersey

President Donald Trump's former personal attorney, Alina Habba, resigned Monday as the top federal prosecutor for New Jersey, leaving the job after an appeals court said she had been serving in the post unlawfully.

1 week ago in Sports, Trending

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier pleads not guilty to sports betting charges

Miami Heat player Terry Rozier pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he helped gamblers placing bets on his performance in NBA games.

1 week ago in World

100 schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria are released but more are still held

A total of 100 of the schoolchildren abducted from a Nigerian Catholic school last month and released over the weekend were hosted at a government-organized ceremony on Monday, many of them looking lost but relieved.

1 week ago in World

Magnitude 7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23 people and triggers a tsunami

A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring more than 20 people and triggering a tsunami of up to 70 centimeters (28 inches) in Pacific coast communities, officials said.

1 week ago in , UVA

Wahoo Rundown: Swimming freshman Sara Curtis wins seven medals

UVA men's basketball won a pair of games against Texas and Dayton.

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Forecasters warn of dangerous afternoon driving conditions

Roads stayed clear through the morning but may turn icy Monday afternoon.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

If you want that tattoo erased it’s going to hurt and it’s going to cost you

Some tattoos simply have to go for one reason or many others. But the process of taking them off is longer, much more costly and ouch — extremely more painful than getting them put on, according to professionals in the industry.

1 week ago in Sports

Jeff Kent elected to baseball Hall of Fame, which again keeps doors shut for Bonds and Clemens

Elected to baseball's Hall of Fame more than 17 years after his final game, Jeff Kent couldn't control his emotions. "Absolutely unprepared. Emotionally unstable," he said after Sunday's vote announcement. "Thoughts are so far clouded."

1 week ago in Entertainment

‘One Battle After Another’ leads Golden Globe nominations

Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" scored a leading nine nominations to the 83rd Golden Globe Awards on Monday, adding to the Oscar favorite's momentum and handing Warner Bros. a victory amid Netflix's acquisition deal.

1 week ago in Sports, Trending

Indiana grabs top seed in College Football Playoff. Alabama and Miami make it, Notre Dame left out

Most of that second-guessing came from Notre Dame, which was passed over in favor of Alabama and Miami for two of the bracket's bubble spots.

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Area under winter weather advisory Monday

Area school and business closings.

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Two in CPD custody after early Sunday morning shots fired

Charlottesville Police are have two suspects in custody after early Sunday morning shots fired near the Sunrise Elementary School soccer field.

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Man apparently falls to death from Water Street garage

Charlottesville Police are investigating the death of a man who apparently fell from the Water Street parking garage.

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County School Board Chair understands Supervisors’ request for more data on new high school

School board chair Kate Acuff agrees with supervisors that more population data is needed before deciding on building a new high school.

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Charlottesville’s Grand Illumination will now take place on Wednesday

It will run from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Ting Pavilion.

Rotunda Lighting of the Lawn

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25th Lighting of the Lawn at UVA Friday night

Friday night December 5 is the annual University of Virginia Lighting of the Lawn, and unlike years past it's the only holiday lighting ceremony going on in town.

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Toy Lift collections continue through Saturday at Fashion Square Mall

Toy Lift is happening as scheduled at Fashion Square Mall outside the old JC Penney store, but Toy Lift President Dave Fafara told Cville Right Now Live's Adam Hawes he'll be back out there Saturday for those who could not make it Friday.

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Winter weather forces cancellation of Grand Illumination

The city is considering rescheduling the event.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Jahmyr Gibbs rushes for 3 TDs and Lions get much-needed 44-30 win over Cowboys

Jahmyr Gibbs and a defense that suddenly generated pressure and turnovers helped the Detroit Lions stay in contention for a playoff berth. Gibbs ran for three touchdowns, including a 13-yarder with 2:19 left that sealed the Lions' much-needed 44-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.

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26 minutes ago in Albemarle County, Local, Surrounding Counties

Louisa Co. Sheriff’s Office, and the region, mourn loss of most senior K-9

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Ally with Lt. Patrick Sheridan

The Louisa County Sheriff's Office is mourning, and condolences are being sent from all over Central Virginia, after the death over the weekend of the sheriff's office's most senior K9, Ally,

15 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Sinners,’ ‘Wicked: For Good,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ advance in Oscars shortlists

Ryan Coogler's bluesy vampire thriller "Sinners," the big screen musical "Wicked: For Good" and the Netflix phenomenon "KPop Demon Hunters" are all a step closer to an Oscar nomination.

18 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Local

City Council approves Dairy Road Bridge reconstruction urging expedited construction time

Dairy Road Bridge project

Charlottesville City Council endorsed the $12.6-million Dairy Road Bridge reconstruction project on Monday night, but not before giving staff marching orders to negotiate an incentive to shorten the construction time projected at this time as 12-to-14 months.

21 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Crime, Local

City ends Flock pilot program over federal data base concerns

City Manager Sam Sanders at City Council

The city had paused using the video license plate reading system in October. Now, it announced it won't be resuming using it.

22 hours ago in Entertainment

‘General Hospital’ star Anthony Geary of Luke and Laura fame dies at 78

Anthony Geary, who rose to fame in the 1970s and '80s as half the daytime TV super couple Luke and Laura on "General Hospital," has died. He was 78.