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Virginia man charged in FBI sting with supporting Islamic State goes on trial
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A Virginia man accused of funneling tens of thousands of dollars to the Islamic State group was a lonely man looking for a wife and relentlessly targeted by FBI sting operations, a defense lawyer told jurors Monday, including one undercover operative who pretended to be a...
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear picked to lead Democratic efforts to win governorships in 2026 midterms
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Looking to strengthen his foothold in national politics, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is taking on a lead role for Democratic efforts to win governorships in the 2026 midterm election — when a majority of states will be electing governors, including a crucial set of...
Toby Fournier powers No. 8 Duke over Virginia Tech 81-59
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Toby Fournier scored a season-high 27 points and collected nine rebounds to lead No. 8 Duke to an 81-59 victory over Virginia Tech on Sunday in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams. Fournier, a freshman forward, shot 12 of 17 from the floor in an...
Member of Little Rock Nine christens nuclear submarine named for Arkansas
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — The nuclear submarine USS Arkansas was christened Saturday, almost a decade in the making since the U.S. Navy announced that a Virginia-class submarine would bear the state's name. Carlotta Walls LaNier, one the nine Black students who desegregated Little...
Columbia Lions and the Richmond Spiders square off in Glen Allen, Virginia
Richmond Spiders (8-1) vs. Columbia Lions (7-3) Glen Allen, Virginia; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Richmond and Columbia play at Henrico Sports & Events Center in Glen Allen, Virginia. The Lions have a 7-3 record against non-conference oppponents....
No. 8 Duke takes home win streak into matchup with Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech Hokies (7-2) at Duke Blue Devils (8-2) Durham, North Carolina; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 8 Duke hosts Virginia Tech looking to extend its four-game home winning streak. The Blue Devils have gone 4-0 at home. Duke averages 18.5...
Boston College visits Johnson and Virginia
Boston College Eagles (6-4) at Virginia Cavaliers (6-4) Charlottesville, Virginia; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Virginia faces Boston College after Kymora Johnson scored 22 points in Virginia's 66-57 loss to the Auburn Tigers. The Cavaliers are 5-1 in...
Clintons urge voters agitated by today's politics to remain involved in public service
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Voters dejected by the presidential election results need to find a way to give back and remain involved, Bill and Hillary Rodham Clinton said Saturday as they celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Clinton presidential library. The former president urged...
SMU shuts down Virginia over long stretch, wins ACC debut 63-51
DALLAS (AP) — Kario Oquendo scored 21 points and SMU held Virginia without a field goal over the final 10 minutes of a 63-51 victory over the Cavaliers on Saturday. It was the Mustangs' first conference game as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. SMU led by...
Jaland Lowe carries No. 18 Pittsburgh to 64-59 win over Virginia Tech
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Jaland Lowe scored 19 points to lead No. 18 Pittsburgh to a 64-59 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams. Lowe connected on just 6 of 16 from the floor, but made all six of his free-throw attempts,...
