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Italy logs hottest summer in over 75 years, institute says

Italy logs hottest summer in over 75 years, institute says

  • KEITH WEIR Reuters

Both July and August are on track to be the warmest on record, reflecting a trend of rising temperatures across the country.

Trump posts map renaming New Mexico to 'New America'

Trump posts map renaming New Mexico to 'New America'

  • Daniel Borunda and Emily R. Condon USA Today

Trump posted a social media image suggesting renaming New Mexico as "New America," adding to the list of his renaming fixation.

NASA's newest Mars images offer striking clues to Earth's neighbor

NASA's newest Mars images offer striking clues to Earth's neighbor

  • Eric Lagatta USA Today Network

The Mars we know may appear at first glance to be a barren, dusty landscape. But evidence is abundant to suggest that Earth's planetary neighbor was once a vibrant world.

What to know about Trump's unusual midterm convention

What to know about Trump's unusual midterm convention

  • Tim Reid Reuters

Unlike traditional party conventions, which are held during presidential election years to nominate candidates and approve party agendas, the Dallas gathering has no formal business to conduct.

Lindsay Clancy trial highlights growing efforts to aid jurors after traumatic cases

Lindsay Clancy trial highlights growing efforts to aid jurors after traumatic cases

  • Tom Hals Reuters

Academic studies show that as many as half of all jurors experience trial stress, and states are examining programs in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania as models for providing mental health support.

Thieves steal Renoir paintings from museum on French Riviera

Thieves steal Renoir paintings from museum on French Riviera

  • Manon Cruz and Inti Landauro Reuters

Thieves stole four paintings from the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer on the French Riviera, but dropped two of them as police gave chase early Tuesday.

Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect as US trade talks stall

Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect as US trade talks stall

  • Promit Mukherjee Reuters

Canada's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods took effect just after midnight on Tuesday.

North Korea and Russia open their first road bridge, a symbol of expanding ties

North Korea and Russia open their first road bridge, a symbol of expanding ties

    North Korea and Russia opened their first road bridge Monday in a carefully choreographed display of friendship, a structure that both sides cast as an important milestone in their partnership.

    Thieves Steal Renoir Paintings Worth €9 Million From French Museum.

    Thieves Steal Renoir Paintings Worth €9 Million From French Museum.

      Two thieves broke into the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer on the French Riviera early Tuesday and stole four paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir

      Venezuelan billionaire US investigated now has Pentagon oil deal

      Venezuelan billionaire US investigated now has Pentagon oil deal

        Until recently, Alejandro Betancourt faced U.S. money laundering investigations. Sources say he was key to U.S. planning ahead of Maduro’s ouster.

        Trump Promotes Idea Of Renaming New Mexico 'New America'

        Trump Promotes Idea Of Renaming New Mexico 'New America'

          President Donald Trump has promoted the idea of changing the name of the state of New Mexico to "New America.”

          France: MOTION GRAPHIC - At least 4 paintings stolen from Renoir museum in southern France.

          France: MOTION GRAPHIC - At least 4 paintings stolen from Renoir museum in southern France.

            SHOTLIST: CAGNES-SUR-MER, FRANCE (SEPT. 8, 2026) 1. MOTION GRAPHIC SHOWING LOCATION OF AUGUSTE RENOIR MUSEUM IN CAGNES-SUR-MERCAGNES-SUR-MER, FRANCE - SEPT. 8: At least four paintings were stolen from the Auguste Renoir Museum in southern France during an overnight burglary, local media repo…

            Canadian counter-tariffs target $27 billion of U.S. goods

            Canadian counter-tariffs target $27 billion of U.S. goods

              A Winnipeg grocer says Canadian retaliatory tariffs will hurt businesses and consumers across the country. Products like American specialty cheeses could cost more as Canada matches new U.S. tariffs dollar for dollar.

              Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for September 8

              Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for September 8

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              Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for September 8

              Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for September 8

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              Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for September 7

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              Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for September 6

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              Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for September 5

              Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for September 5

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              State & Regional

              Body of teen recovered from a Virginia reservoir

              Body of teen recovered from a Virginia reservoir

              The body of a teenger was recovered from the Rivanna Reservoir Monday morning. Authorities say he had gone out fishing the day before and never came home.

              Woman who carried gun into Va. high school 'honest from the beginning,' magistrate says

              Woman who carried gun into Va. high school 'honest from the beginning,' magistrate says

              The woman arrested for carrying a gun into Monticello High School says she disclosed her weapon to an SRO. She was arrested anyway.

              US depends on prison labor, but is slow to mandate fair conditions

              US depends on prison labor, but is slow to mandate fair conditions

              From uniforms to bed sheets to state flags, U.S. prisons have a long history of profiting from prison labor. The Bureau of Prisons, which houses federal inmates, sells products through its company Unicor. Unicor brought in $528 million in 2021 alone.Similarly, the Texas Department of Crimina…

              Families of JMU students killed in crash collect $2 million in settlements

              Families of JMU students killed in crash collect $2 million in settlements

              The families of Joshua Mardis, John "Luke" Fergusson and Nicholas Troutman have settled with nine of close to 40 defendants in a wrongful death lawsuit. 

              Nation & World

              Italy logs hottest summer in over 75 years, institute says

              Italy logs hottest summer in over 75 years, institute says

              Both July and August are on track to be the warmest on record, reflecting a trend of rising temperatures across the country.

              Trump posts map renaming New Mexico to 'New America'

              Trump posts map renaming New Mexico to 'New America'

              Trump posted a social media image suggesting renaming New Mexico as "New America," adding to the list of his renaming fixation.

              NASA's newest Mars images offer striking clues to Earth's neighbor

              NASA's newest Mars images offer striking clues to Earth's neighbor

              The Mars we know may appear at first glance to be a barren, dusty landscape. But evidence is abundant to suggest that Earth's planetary neighbor was once a vibrant world.

              What to know about Trump's unusual midterm convention

              What to know about Trump's unusual midterm convention

              Unlike traditional party conventions, which are held during presidential election years to nominate candidates and approve party agendas, the Dallas gathering has no formal business to conduct.

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              36 Million Small Businesses Are Quietly Fighting the Same Battle

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              Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

              Contributor content. Reports have documented blind curves and damaged infrastructure on Route 52, supporting the need for safety improvements.

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              13 Birthday Gifts for the Cozy, Sentimental Cancer Zodiac Sign in Your Life

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              Crime

              Former Henrico nurse who abused babies sentenced to 3 years

              Former Henrico nurse who abused babies sentenced to 3 years

              In January, Erin Strotman pleaded no contest to nine counts of child abuse in Henrico County Circuit Court as part of an agreement with prosecutors.

              Man who was shot by Spotsylvania cops in 2024 dies in regional jail

              Man who was shot by Spotsylvania cops in 2024 dies in regional jail

              Lawrence Toler’s family says the 39-year-old died in custody after months of medical issues tied to a 2024 police shooting.

              Blacksburg elementary principal among 17 men arrested in prostitution case

              Blacksburg elementary principal among 17 men arrested in prostitution case

              Kipps Elementary Principal Mark Crummey was among 17 men arrested at a Christiansburg hotel last week. 

              Roanoke police officer needlessly shot intellectually disabled man: lawsuit

              Roanoke police officer needlessly shot intellectually disabled man: lawsuit

              A $10 million lawsuit accuses a former Roanoke police officer of shooting and seriously wounding an intellectually disabled man who was unarmed during a 2024 encounter.

              Politics

              New White House Rose Garden statue created by Trump sculptor

              New White House Rose Garden statue created by Trump sculptor

              Trump’s remaking of the Rose Garden continues with sculptures lining one side of the paved-over garden, facing the Oval Office.

              Warner: No Democratic 'retribution campaign' if party wins midterms

              Warner: No Democratic 'retribution campaign' if party wins midterms

              Virginia's Mark Warner, running for his fourth term in the Senate, says it would be unwise of Democrats to try to impeach the president for a third time. 

              Sen. Stuart talks about budget negotiations

              Sen. Stuart talks about budget negotiations

              Sen. Richard Stuart discusses the budget bill, House Bill 30, on the floor of the Senate on Monday, June 22, 2026.

              Sen. Lucas introduces the budget conference report

              Sen. Lucas introduces the budget conference report

              Sen. Louise Lucas discusses the budget bill, House Bill 30, on the floor of the Senate on Monday, June 22, 2026.

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