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1 week ago in National
In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files
President Donald Trump said House Republicans should vote to release the files in the Jeffrey Epstein case, a startling reversal after previously fighting the proposal as a growing number of those in his own party supported it.
1 week ago in Sports
Jalen Hurts’ lone touchdown leads Eagles to 16-9 victory over Lions in lackluster offensive game
The Eagles are positioned again to make a strong run at another Super Bowl — not solely on the arm of Jalen Hurts, the legs of Saquon Barkley and other marquee offensive players all NFL fans know — but on a defense that has churned out a string of masterpieces that fired them to the top of the NFC.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Tom Cruise finally gets his Oscar moment with a lifetime achievement trophy at the Governors Awards
Tom Cruise, at 63 still the biggest movie star in a room full of them, finally got to hold his own Oscar on a Hollywood stage on Sunday night.
Elevated fire risk Monday cancels planned Big Meadows burn
The area is under an elevated fire danger into Monday evening.
CPD investigating shots fired on West Main
Charlottesville Police responded to shots fired reported around 5:13 p.m. in the 1300 block of West Main Street.
Accuweather forecasting strong ski season for nearby slopes
The two area resorts didn't get that big natural snow this time around and the resorts aren't even open, but Accuweather long-range forecaster Paul Pastelok told Cville Right Now, "I look for a pretty good season setting up for the mid-Atlantic and Northeast."
2 weeks ago in National
College football coach John Beam from ‘Last Chance U’ has died after being shot, Oakland police say
Laney College football coach John Beam, who was featured in the Netflix series "Last Chance U", has died after being shot on campus, the Oakland Police Department said Friday, and a suspect has been arrested.
Charlottesville resident, JMU professor pleads guilty to possession of childhood pornography
William Chisholm Van Norman's charges included possession of child pornography, second offense.
Pedestrian bridge opening completes VDOT ‘Hydraulic Road/U.S. 29 bundle’ projects
VDOT is celebrating with the opening of the pedestrian bridge over 29 the completion of what it calls the "Hydraulic Road/U.S. 29 bundle", but there's still work to be done on one project.
Flags will be lowered on Friday to honor a POW declared missing in action in 1968
United States Navy Captain Thomas Edwin Scheurich will be laid to rest with full military honors.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Ronaldo risks ban at World Cup after red card for elbowing Ireland defender in qualifying game
Cristiano Ronaldo is at serious risk of being banned for the first game of the 2026 World Cup if Portugal qualifies as expected. The soccer superstar was sent off for elbowing Ireland defender Dara O'Shea in the second half of a qualifying game Thursday that Portugal lost 2-0 in Dublin.
2 weeks ago in World
Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 6 people and injures at least 35
Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Kyiv early Friday, killing six people, leaving gaping holes in apartment buildings and starting fires as the sound of explosions boomed across the city and lit up the night sky.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2025 Latin Grammys, capping an electric night
It should come as a shock to no one: The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards were all about Bad Bunny. The Puerto Rican superstar won album of the year for his landmark release "Debí Tirar Más Fotos."
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Ohtani is unanimous MVP for 4th time in winning NL honor as Judge edges Raleigh for 3rd AL accolade
Shohei Ohtani likes winning Most Valuable Player awards. He loves winning the World Series even more. The two-way Japanese star did both for a second season in a row for the Los Angeles Dodgers, earning his fourth career MVP on Thursday night while unanimously earning the National League honor.
UVA researcher identifies first U.S. death from tick-borne meat allergy
A world-renowned UVA School of Medicine allergist has confirmed the first death in U.S. history of a "meat allergy" occurring after someone is bitten by a Lone Star tick.
CPD announces a second gun buyback event for Sat., Nov. 22
Saying the event is about preventing tragedies before they happen, Charlottesville Police Chief Mike Kochis announces the second CPD gun buyback event next Saturday, November 22 at Mt. Zion First African Baptist Church.
Water main installation to temporarily close lanes overnight on Fontaine Ave. beginning Sunday
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority's installation of a large water pipe is going to necessitate flagging operations and temporary lane closures beginning Sunday night, November 16 for four nights at the Fontaine Ave./Lewis Street intersection.
Oklahoma man sentenced for sex crimes in Orange County
Kenneth Don Gray of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was sentenced to sixty years with 35 years suspended.
2 weeks ago in Features, Trending
Doritos and Cheetos dial back the bright orange in new versions without artificial ingredients
PepsiCo said Thursday it's launching toned-down versions of its bright orange snacks that won't have any artificial colors or flavors. Doritos and Cheetos Simply NKD will hit store shelves on Dec. 1.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Sarah Jessica Parker to be honored with Carol Burnett Award at the Golden Globes
Sarah Jessica Parker is going from someone who gives out prizes to getting one. The Emmy- and Screen Actors Guild Award-winner — and judge for the 2025 Booker Prize — was named Thursday as the recipient of the Carol Burnett Award for her "outstanding contributions to television on or off screen."
