Salem RidgeYaks monitoring air quality as as they open the second half of their season
Read full article: Salem RidgeYaks monitoring air quality as as they open the second half of their seasonThe RidgeYaks are allowing fans who chose not to attend Fridayās game because of the air quality to exchange their tickets for another home game.
Appeals court says 28-year sentence is too lenient for Libyan militant convicted in Benghazi attack
Read full article: Appeals court says 28-year sentence is too lenient for Libyan militant convicted in Benghazi attackA federal appeals court has concluded that a 28-year prison sentence is too lenient for a Libyan militant who was convicted of terrorism-related charges in the 2012 attacks on U.S. compounds in Benghazi, Libya, that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans.
American Humane Society lists ways to protect pets from wildfire smoke
Read full article: American Humane Society lists ways to protect pets from wildfire smokeAs smoke from the Canadian wildfires spreads across the United States, including here in our region, the American Humane Society is urging pet owners to take precautions to protect their pets.
Jamaica says 2 citizens deported by US to Eswatini rejected repatriation offers
Read full article: Jamaica says 2 citizens deported by US to Eswatini rejected repatriation offersJamaicaās government says two of its three citizens recently deported by the United States to the African kingdom of Eswatini have formally declined offers to be repatriated to the Caribbean nation.
The Latest: DHS Secretary Mullin says heāll chase voter fraud after Trump revives election claims
Read full article: The Latest: DHS Secretary Mullin says heāll chase voter fraud after Trump revives election claimsHomeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has pledged to aggressively pursue voter fraud cases at the White House complex after President Donald Trump revived debunked election theories in a primetime speech.
Whatās going around? Cyclosporiasis cases in Virginia remain low as U.S. numbers continue to rise
Read full article: Whatās going around? Cyclosporiasis cases in Virginia remain low as U.S. numbers continue to riseInfections occur every year, but this yearās Cyclospora numbers are well above normal.
China warns of reciprocal countermeasures after US shortens foreign journalist visas
Read full article: China warns of reciprocal countermeasures after US shortens foreign journalist visasThe Trump administration is drastically shortening visas for foreign journalists in the U.S. The new rule announced by the Department of Homeland Security limits visas to 240 days, down from up to five years.
Trump administration caps how long international students can stay in the US
Read full article: Trump administration caps how long international students can stay in the USThe Trump administration has finalized a rule that will prevent international students from staying in the U.S. for more than four years unless they seek and obtain government approval, a departure from long-standing practice.
Need for speed? Driving above the speed limit costs you ā and doesn't actually save much time
Read full article: Need for speed? Driving above the speed limit costs you ā and doesn't actually save much timeRacing to work, to pick up your children from school, or go from one errand to the next not only wastes money and sends harmful emissions into the air, it barely saves you time, new research says.
Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC pledges another $100 billion to expand US chipmaking capacity
Read full article: Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC pledges another $100 billion to expand US chipmaking capacityMajor Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC says it plans to spend another $100 billion on expanding its manufacturing capacity in the United States.
America already tried permanent daylight saving time. It lasted less than a year. Could it work now?
Read full article: America already tried permanent daylight saving time. It lasted less than a year. Could it work now?The twice-yearly changing of the clocks could be a thing of the past if legislation currently in Congress that calls for permanent daylight time makes it through.
US imposing a 25% tariff on some Brazilian imports starting July 22, citing unfair trade practices
Read full article: US imposing a 25% tariff on some Brazilian imports starting July 22, citing unfair trade practicesThe United States is imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil after finding a range of what it deemed unfair trade practices by the worldās 10th-biggest economy.
The Latest: Trump says ICE should continue traffic stops despite new policy to halt them
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says ICE should continue traffic stops despite new policy to halt themPresident Donald Trump says Immigration and Customs Enforcement should continue traffic stops after two deadly shootings within a week, seeming to contradict a new policy to halt them.
US military will be out of Iraq by end of September, Iraqi prime minister and Pentagon say
Read full article: US military will be out of Iraq by end of September, Iraqi prime minister and Pentagon sayThe U.S. military will leave Iraq by the end of September following a 23-year presence that started with the 2003 invasion against Saddam Hussein and ended with much smaller operations against the Islamic State group.
Mexico asks US state attorneys general to investigate migrant deaths in ICE custody
Read full article: Mexico asks US state attorneys general to investigate migrant deaths in ICE custodyMexico has formally requested that U.S. state attorneys general investigate cases of migrants who have died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody or during raids.
Lynchburg judge orders 5-year-old girlās return to Turkey in international custody dispute
Read full article: Lynchburg judge orders 5-year-old girlās return to Turkey in international custody disputeA federal judge in Lynchburg has ordered that a 5-year-old girl be returned to Turkey after she had been separated from her mother for nearly 18 months, bringing an end to an intense international custody dispute that drew widespread attention.
US reimposes its blockade on Iran after Tehran's attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Read full article: US reimposes its blockade on Iran after Tehran's attacks on ships in the Strait of HormuzThe U.S. military has reimposed its blockade of Iranian ports in response to Iranās attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
FACT FOCUS: A look at US and Iranian claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz
Read full article: FACT FOCUS: A look at US and Iranian claims of control over the Strait of HormuzA focal point of the Iran war is increasingly about who controls the Strait of Hormuz ā a waterway that for decades was a relatively safe transit route for Middle East oil and natural gas supplies.
US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East as both vie for control of strait
Read full article: US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East as both vie for control of straitThe U.S. has launched more strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump said Washington is āreinstatingā a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
American 16-year-old Jordan Lee wins Wimbledon juniors tournament as a qualifier
Read full article: American 16-year-old Jordan Lee wins Wimbledon juniors tournament as a qualifierAmerican 16-year-old Jordan Lee became only the second qualifier to win the Wimbledon boysā title by rallying to beat Cruz Hewitt 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 on Sunday.
Lindsey Graham remembered for a vision of American foreign policy thatās fading in Washington
Read full article: Lindsey Graham remembered for a vision of American foreign policy thatās fading in WashingtonNATO allies, Ukraine and Israel have paid tribute to U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham as a friend and advocate of trans-Atlantic ties.
Democratic congressman says he was detained by the Israeli military and settlers in the West Bank
Read full article: Democratic congressman says he was detained by the Israeli military and settlers in the West BankA congressman says he was detained by Israeli settlers and then the Israeli military as he toured the West Bank.
Trump suggests a standing order to attack Iran if it assassinates him. But Vance would make the call
Read full article: Trump suggests a standing order to attack Iran if it assassinates him. But Vance would make the callPresident Donald Trump says he's ordered the U.S. military to destroy Iran if he were to be assassinated.
US citizen tests positive for Ebola in Congo
Read full article: US citizen tests positive for Ebola in CongoA US citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, as the Central African country struggles to contain the swelling outbreak.
US military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Read full article: US military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of HormuzIran says it again considers the Strait of Hormuz closed after a vessel using an āunauthorized routeā was struck by a warning shot in the critical waterway ā potentially further menacing the already tenuous ceasefire agreement with the United States.
World Cup quarterfinal resale prices drop, FIFA selling nearly 1,200 more seats for final at $7,380
Read full article: World Cup quarterfinal resale prices drop, FIFA selling nearly 1,200 more seats for final at $7,380World Cup ticket resale prices dropped for quarterfinal matches following the elimination of co-hosts United States and Mexico, and FIFA has nearly 1,200 seats on sale for the final at $7,380.
A US license could let Ukraine produce Patriot missiles, but it wonāt be simple or quick
Read full article: A US license could let Ukraine produce Patriot missiles, but it wonāt be simple or quickU.S. President Donald Trumpās pledge to give Ukraine a license to produce Patriot air-defense systems could mark a major breakthrough for Kyiv.
US demands Iran publicly state that Strait of Hormuz is open and Tehran won't attack ships anymore
Read full article: US demands Iran publicly state that Strait of Hormuz is open and Tehran won't attack ships anymoreThe U.S. is demanding that Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships crossing the vital corridor wonāt be attacked anymore.
Many US Jewish adults have experienced assault or harassment over the past year, AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Many US Jewish adults have experienced assault or harassment over the past year, AP-NORC poll findsA new AP-NORC poll finds that many Jewish Americans feel unsafe in the United States, with a majority saying they feel less safe than they did before Hamasā Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
Mexico to request criminal charges over deaths following fatal shooting of Houston man by ICE agents
Read full article: Mexico to request criminal charges over deaths following fatal shooting of Houston man by ICE agentsMexico plans to request criminal charges over the deaths of 17 Mexicans in ICE custody or during immigration operations under the Trump administration.
US star Christian Pulisic fractured his leg in World Cup loss to Belgium
Read full article: US star Christian Pulisic fractured his leg in World Cup loss to BelgiumU.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americansā World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks.
The Latest: Trump spoke with Netanyahu about US āmovesā in the Persian Gulf
Read full article: The Latest: Trump spoke with Netanyahu about US āmovesā in the Persian GulfPresident Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have spoken about Turkey as well as U.S. moves in the Persian Gulf.
Most American Jews don't feel supported by either party or President Trump, new AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Most American Jews don't feel supported by either party or President Trump, new AP-NORC poll findsA new AP-NORC poll finds that most Jewish adults in the U.S. donāt feel well represented by political leaders at a troubling moment for many in their community.
Stocks recover losses, and oil prices ease as calm returns to financial markets worldwide
Read full article: Stocks recover losses, and oil prices ease as calm returns to financial markets worldwideStocks rose, and oil prices eased as financial markets calmed a day after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.
The United States Endurance Mountain Biking Championships return to Virginiaās Blue Ridge
Read full article: The United States Endurance Mountain Biking Championships return to Virginiaās Blue RidgeThe races bring in riders from all over the United States and their families. The event generates millions in tourism dollars, and adds to the credibility of the region as a cycling destination.
Trump flies partway home from Turkey in an old Air Force One, not the new Qatari-gifted jet
Read full article: Trump flies partway home from Turkey in an old Air Force One, not the new Qatari-gifted jetPresident Donald Trump has flown partway home from a NATO summit in Turkey on an old baby blue Air Force One plane instead of making the full trip aboard the new Qatari-gifted and retrofitted jet he arrived in.
Takeaways: Trump leaves NATO summit declaring 'a lot of love' with allies after a rocky start
Read full article: Takeaways: Trump leaves NATO summit declaring 'a lot of love' with allies after a rocky startNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the message from a summit in Ankara, Turkey, is that āNATO delivers.ā.
The Latest: US says it's carrying out more strikes after Iranās attacks in Strait of Hormuz
Read full article: The Latest: US says it's carrying out more strikes after Iranās attacks in Strait of HormuzThe U.S. has carried out another round of strikes on Iran hours after President Donald Trump said that recent Iranian attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz signaled the end of the ceasefire.
Trump says US will give Ukraine license to produce Patriot defense systems
Read full article: Trump says US will give Ukraine license to produce Patriot defense systemsU.S. President Donald Trump has announced at a NATO summit in Turkey that the U.S. will allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air defense systems.
IMF expects world economy to grow a sluggish 3% this year, weighed down by Iran war but helped by AI
Read full article: IMF expects world economy to grow a sluggish 3% this year, weighed down by Iran war but helped by AIThe International Monetary Fund on Wednesday modestly downgraded its outlook for the world economy this year, citing the energy shock caused by the Iran war.
NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump again demands Greenland
Read full article: NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump again demands GreenlandPresident Donald Trump insists the United States should control Greenland instead of Denmark, renewing tensions in Europe at a NATO summit.
Trump says World Cup referee's red card call was 'horrible' but insists he left outcome to FIFA
Read full article: Trump says World Cup referee's red card call was 'horrible' but insists he left outcome to FIFAPresident Donald Trump is taking credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued at the World Cup against the United Statesā star forward but says he did not demand an outcome.
NATO chief demands allies present credible plans to reach defense spending targets
Read full article: NATO chief demands allies present credible plans to reach defense spending targetsNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has demanded allies present clear plans to meet spending targets at the annual summit in Ankara.
Belgian federation to challenge FIFA's decision to let Folarin Balogun play in World Cup match
Read full article: Belgian federation to challenge FIFA's decision to let Folarin Balogun play in World Cup matchThe Belgian soccer federation is demanding an explanation from FIFA about a decision to let U.
China test-launches a ballistic missile in the South Pacific and raises regional concerns
Read full article: China test-launches a ballistic missile in the South Pacific and raises regional concernsChinaās navy has test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific.
Trump won big spending promises from NATO last year. This week in Turkey, he'll try to enforce them
Read full article: Trump won big spending promises from NATO last year. This week in Turkey, he'll try to enforce themPresident Donald Trump will be heading to Ankara, Turkey, for the annual NATO summit.
Mourners throng funeral procession in Tehran for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Read full article: Mourners throng funeral procession in Tehran for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali KhameneiMourners dressed in black have flooded into Iranās capital for a procession as part of the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Trump to meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy and Syria's al-Sharaa during the NATO summit
Read full article: Trump to meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy and Syria's al-Sharaa during the NATO summitPresident Donald Trump plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa while attending the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey.
Serena Williams withdraws from doubles match with sister Venus at Wimbledon due to injury
Read full article: Serena Williams withdraws from doubles match with sister Venus at Wimbledon due to injurySerena Williams has withdrawn from her doubles match with sister Venus at Wimbledon due to a right knee injury.
Small businesses say they're having a good summer as Americans travel closer to home
Read full article: Small businesses say they're having a good summer as Americans travel closer to homeSmall business owners in U.S. tourist destinations say theyāre seeing more Americans sticking closer to home this summer.
NATO commander says Europe has backfilled most gaps from US cutbacks on military equipment
Read full article: NATO commander says Europe has backfilled most gaps from US cutbacks on military equipmentNATOās top commander says European allies have mostly filled gaps left by the U.S. reducing its military contributions to the organization's crisis plans.
Serena Williamsā singles return sets ratings record for 1st-round Wimbledon match on ESPN
Read full article: Serena Williamsā singles return sets ratings record for 1st-round Wimbledon match on ESPNSerena Williamsā singles return at Wimbledon was watched by an average of 1.8 million viewers on ESPN, helping make it the networkās biggest audience for a Day 2 at the grass-court Grand Slam.
WATCH LIVE: Celebrating 250 years of Virginiaās rich history with Patchwork 250
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Celebrating 250 years of Virginiaās rich history with Patchwork 250On Thursday at 10 p.m., join us for a special segment where weāll take you on a journey back in time to explore all the unique threads that make our area so special.
Average 30-year US mortgage rate falls to 6.43%, its lowest level in seven weeks
Read full article: Average 30-year US mortgage rate falls to 6.43%, its lowest level in seven weeksThe average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell this week to its lowest level since mid-May, easing borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers.
'Awesome.' 'Sad.' 'Let's keep democracy going.' Americans weigh in on state of a 250-year-old nation
Read full article: 'Awesome.' 'Sad.' 'Let's keep democracy going.' Americans weigh in on state of a 250-year-old nationMany Americans are celebrating their countryās 250th birthday by trying to block out the noise of national division.
Soccer fans are into this year's World Cup, but the US still isn't a soccer nation, new poll finds
Read full article: Soccer fans are into this year's World Cup, but the US still isn't a soccer nation, new poll findsNew polling from Ipsos Sports, provided exclusively to The Associated Press, shows that the World Cup has excited soccer fans and piqued many Americansā interest, even as the sport continues to face an uphill climb to reach mainstream popularity in the United States.
Princess Kate greets fans at Wimbledon and sits next to Andy Murray to watch the tennis
Read full article: Princess Kate greets fans at Wimbledon and sits next to Andy Murray to watch the tennisPrincess Kate met tennis fans lining up in Wimbledonās famous Queue and sat next to Andy Murray in a day of rooting on British players at the grass-court Grand Slam.
U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
Read full article: U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams aliveFolarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States squad a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina to advance to the round of 16.
French shipping company CMA CGM Group to buy FedEx' logistics arm for $1.4B
Read full article: French shipping company CMA CGM Group to buy FedEx' logistics arm for $1.4BFrench container shipping company CMA CGM Group said Wednesday it will buy FedEx Supply Chain, the third-party logistics subsidiary of FedEx for $1.4 billion, as it works to expand in the U.S. CMA CGM Group said the acquisition will triple the size of its own logistics arm, CEVA Logistics and help build its presence as a contract logistics provider in North America.
World Cup what to know: US looks to win first knockout match in 24 years against Bosnia-Herzegovina
Read full article: World Cup what to know: US looks to win first knockout match in 24 years against Bosnia-HerzegovinaThe United States menās national team is tired of hearing about its traditional shortcomings in World Cup knockout matches.
The US, Canada and Mexico begin bumpy negotiations to renew North American trade pact
Read full article: The US, Canada and Mexico begin bumpy negotiations to renew North American trade pactThe North American trade pact that President Donald Trump negotiated and boasted about in his first term is up for renewal.
US, Canada and Mexico begin bumpy negotiations to renew North American trade pact
Read full article: US, Canada and Mexico begin bumpy negotiations to renew North American trade pactThe North American trade pact that President Donald Trump negotiated and boasted about in his first term is up for renewal.
The divided Supreme Court's birthright citizenship decision exposes sharp rifts among justices
Read full article: The divided Supreme Court's birthright citizenship decision exposes sharp rifts among justicesThe U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that children born in the U.S. are citizens under the Fourteenth Amendment, even if their parents are in the country unlawfully or temporarily.
Cuban official says talks with the US are at a standstill, announces UN debate on US oil embargo
Read full article: Cuban official says talks with the US are at a standstill, announces UN debate on US oil embargoCuba's foreign minister says talks between Cuba and the U.S. are at a standstill despite the island recently approving a series of free-market reforms.
Iran heads home after a heartbreaking World Cup knockout, but fans say players should be proud
Read full article: Iran heads home after a heartbreaking World Cup knockout, but fans say players should be proudThe Iranian national team has left North America, departing from its World Cup home in Mexico following a tournament marked by repeated disagreements with U.S. officials, flashes of athletic brilliance and, ultimately, disappointment over barely missing out on advancing beyond the group stage.
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trumpās proposed limits
Read full article: Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trumpās proposed limitsThe Supreme Court has upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trumpās executive order declaring that children born to people in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.
Job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May; U.S. labor market proves resilient
Read full article: Job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May; U.S. labor market proves resilientU.S. job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May as the American labor market remains resilient in the face of the economic shock from the Iran war.
More than 100 Venezuelans who were deported from the US hours before the earthquakes are missing
Read full article: More than 100 Venezuelans who were deported from the US hours before the earthquakes are missingSurvivors say more than 100 people just deported from the United States were being held in a hotel when earthquakes struck Venezuela, setting off a scramble to find survivors and bodies buried in the rubble.
Iran says this. The U.S. says that. A look at the trickiest issues in the unresolved conflict
Read full article: Iran says this. The U.S. says that. A look at the trickiest issues in the unresolved conflictThe 60-day clock is ticking on further talks between the United States and Iran on the interim deal they signed earlier this month, but it's not clear when their negotiators will meet again.
Americans' pride in US history and democracy drops, and fewer are proud to be American, polls find
Read full article: Americans' pride in US history and democracy drops, and fewer are proud to be American, polls findA new AP-NORC poll finds that Americans have grown less proud of the countryās history or the way its democracy works over the past several years.
US and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talks
Read full article: US and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talksThe United States and Iran have separately announced they are sending delegations to Qatar this week, though Tehran insists it has not agreed to meet with the U_S_ āat any level.ā.
Thousands of immigrants got scammed by an attorney exploiting humanitarian visas, lawsuits say
Read full article: Thousands of immigrants got scammed by an attorney exploiting humanitarian visas, lawsuits sayAn attorney in Washington state promised āmiraclesā to tens of thousands of immigrants seeking legal status.
