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Wahoo Rundown: Women’s soccer shines against La Salle, stars named to World Cup rosters
Women's soccer has started the season with three wins, and looks to continue their hot streak this week.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren’t sold
Condensed college programs have exploded in popularity. As of this spring, 26 U.S. states have a college that offers at least one reduced-credit, three-year bachelor's, according to the nonprofit research group RAND. Advocates say these programs are a solution to the college affordability crisis and a godsend for non-traditional students.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
What to know about the first week of a trial in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur
In the first week of testimony at the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of Tupac Shakur, the night of Sept. 7, 1996, has been run and rerun many times — through police who were at the scene, through the people near the hip-hop superstar, and through the recorded words of the suspect, Duane "Keffe D" Davis.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Gauff beats Pegula for 2nd Cincinnati Open title; France’s Fils beats American Tiafoe in men’s final
Coco Gauff defeated fellow American Jessica Pegula, 6-2, 6-4, to capture her second women's Cincinnati Open title on Sunday, and Arthur Fils of France defeated American Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0, in the men's final for his first Masters 1000 title.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Klay Thompson joins Heat, set to team up alongside newly acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo
Klay Thompson has signed his deal with the Miami Heat, who waited patiently for weeks to see if they would get the chance to add the sharpshooter to their reworked roster.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Yordan Alvarez’s Triple Crown bid will have to survive a major challenge from the AL East
As the season winds down, Houston slugger Yordan Alvarez will have to worry about two sets of spoilers. The first is the more traditional type — teams that will try to beat the Astros in key games and deny them a spot in the postseason. The other includes individual spoilers — players who could prevent Alvarez from making history as baseball's next Triple Crown winner.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘Spider-Man’ tops box office in fourth weekend; ‘The Odyssey’ becomes Nolan’s highest-grossing film
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" fought off a slew of newcomers, including a comedy, a horror franchise, a Jason Statham action movie and a family pic, to maintain its first-place spot at the box office in its fourth weekend in theaters. "The Odyssey" also became Christopher Nolan's highest grossing movie ever, both domestically and internationally.
Mobile home fire kills one in Dyke
ACFR is investigating the fatal Sunday night fire on Simmons Gap Rd.
Retiring Albemarle Police Chief Sean Reeves wants internal promotion to replace him
In an exclusive interview, the 25-year ACPD veteran reflected on his career and what's next for the department.
Fewer Atlantic basin hurricanes forecasted
AccuWeather predicts 3-5 storms will impact the U.S., and 1-2 storms will become major hurricanes.
UVA geneticist participates in landmark study providing new insight into autism risk
Dr. Ziqiao Wang collaborated with several members of the Johns Hopkins University faculty to create a new tool that assesses genetic risk of autism in children using an all-new framework.
2 weeks ago in , Cardinal Home Center
Cville Local Experts: Crafting Central Virginia kitchens with KraftMaid and Cardinal Home Center
Find out some of the best ways to efficiently remodel your kitchen, which can drastically improve the value of your home if you're thinking about entering the market.
UVA Health leads nation in treatment of rare vascular condition in elite athletes
The medical team has treated over 100 patients for Iliac artery endofibrosis, a condition most often found in elite athletes.
3 weeks ago in , Pain Management
Cville Local Experts: Game-changing technology in treating chronic pain
The days of the bulky intimidating and time-consuming process around an MRI could be over thanks to a new innovation in the technology.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Fernando Mendoza throws a pick-6, struggles in 1st half of Raiders’ 22-20 preseason win over Texans
Top pick Fernando Mendoza is finding out quickly that he has a lot of work to do as he begins his NFL career. Mendoza struggled in his second preseason game, throwing an interception that Houston returned for a touchdown before the Las Vegas Raiders rallied late for a 22-20 victory over the Texans on Thursday night.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Fall books: Fiction takes the spotlight in bookstores during the midterm season
Midterm election news will fill the headlines this fall, but, among book buyers, fiction will likely have top billing.
3 weeks ago in , Health & Wellness
UVA Health doctors perform first robotic-aided heart surgery in Virginia.
Staff trained for over six months in preparation for the Aug. 14 procedure at UVA Health.
The Forum: What is the most affecting form of art?
Amidst the paralyzing stream of content in today's media landscape, how does someone approach the challenge of finding the art that touches them at the deepest level, moving them emotionally, instead it going in one ear and out the other? Host Marshall LeMert brings together a roundtable of special guests to find out!
3 weeks ago in National
Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone
Communities still recovering from last weekend's hurricane in Hawaii could get pounded again in coming days from another tropical system gaining strength over warm Pacific waters.
UVA alum Wales to step down as Virginia Theater Festival Artistic Director
In a letter to festival supporters, Wales announced her nine-year run as artistic director will come to an end Friday.
