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US court blocks mail-order access to abortion drug, for now

US court blocks mail-order access to abortion drug, for now

  • Daniel Wiessner Reuters

The move significantly curtails access to mifepristone nationwide, particularly in states that ban abortion.

Video released of armed man storming White House correspondents’ dinner

Video released of armed man storming White House correspondents’ dinner

  • PA Media - News

Credit: US Attorney for District of Columbia. Prosecutors have released a video showing the moment authorities say a man armed with guns and knives tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in an attempt to kill US President Donald Trump. Jeanine Pirro, the US attorne…

A timeline of assassination attempts and threats against Trump

A timeline of assassination attempts and threats against Trump

  • Terry Moseley USA Today

Here is a look at the most significant confirmed assassination attempts and major security scares involving Trump.

Suspect Charged in Alleged Assassination Attempt on Trump at Washington Event.

Suspect Charged in Alleged Assassination Attempt on Trump at Washington Event.

  • StringersHub

A 31-year-old man, Cole Tomas Allen, has been charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump after a shooting at a major Washington political dinner. If convicted, he could face life in prison.

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with attempting to assassinate Trump

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with attempting to assassinate Trump

  • Andrew Goudsward and Blake Brittain Reuters

Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, also faces firearms charges in a three-count complaint.

White House to discuss presidential security, stands by Secret Service

White House to discuss presidential security, stands by Secret Service

  • Andrew Goudsward Reuters

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles will hold a meeting on security after a shooting near the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, a White House official said Monday.

DC gala shooting: What we know about the suspect

DC gala shooting: What we know about the suspect

  • FMM - F24 Vertical

Investigators on Sunday said the gunman who tried to storm a gala dinner attended by US President Donald Trump planned to assassinate him and multiple top officials, as scrutiny grew over the event's security.  Here is what we know about the suspect. 

Trump calls CBS correspondent Norah O’Donnell a ‘disgrace’

Trump calls CBS correspondent Norah O’Donnell a ‘disgrace’

    US President Donald Trump called CBS News’ Norah O’Donnell a “disgrace” in a terse response after she read excerpts from writings by Cole Tomas Allen, the suspected gunman in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting incident, on “60 Minutes.”

    Timeline shows gunman's attempt to enter press dinner featuring Trump

    Timeline shows gunman's attempt to enter press dinner featuring Trump

      Cole Tomas Allen is scheduled to make his first appearance in federal court two days after authorities said they foiled an attack at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.

      Suspect in Washington dinner shooting set to appear in court

      Suspect in Washington dinner shooting set to appear in court

        * Suspect Cole Allen expected to face assault, firearm charges * Allen divulged plans to target Trump officials, authorities say * Shooting targeted prominent Washington gala By Andrew Goudsward

        Closed circuit TV captures armed man sprinting through security during White House Correspondents' Dinner

        Closed circuit TV captures armed man sprinting through security during White House Correspondents' Dinner

          The video of the suspected shooter, identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, of Torrance, California, is now generating questions about Trump's security and how a gunman could get so close to the president.

          Suspect in White House press dinner shooting wrote anti-Christian manifesto, Trump says

          Suspect in White House press dinner shooting wrote anti-Christian manifesto, Trump says

            President Donald Trump said Sunday the suspect accused of trying to attack administration officials at Saturday night's White House Correspondents' Association dinner had "a lot of hatred in his heart."

            Rep. Lawler recounts 'chaos and confusion' during White House Correspondents' Dinner

            Rep. Lawler recounts 'chaos and confusion' during White House Correspondents' Dinner

              On X, Rep. Mike Lawler spoke about the security measures at the event, saying that while the perimeter outside the ballroom held up, there were "numerous glaring security issues."

              In Supreme Court fight against deportation shield, Trump says judges have no role

              In Supreme Court fight against deportation shield, Trump says judges have no role

                Judges barred Trump's administration from ending a legal status that protects more than 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians from deportation.

                Local News

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 3

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 3

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 2

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 2

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 1

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 1

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 30

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 30

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                State & Regional

                Virginia Tech says it's unaffiliated with speaker fired by Columbia for anti-Israel statements

                Virginia Tech says it's unaffiliated with speaker fired by Columbia for anti-Israel statements

                Virginia Tech officials said a talk scheduled for Friday evening featuring a former Columbia University professor fired over anti-Israel statements is not affiliated with the university.

                Illegal vape use eases, as cigarette declines slow, Altria says

                Illegal vape use eases, as cigarette declines slow, Altria says

                Demand is down for illegal, disposable vapes, and that has slowed the pace of declines in cigarette sales, tobacco giant Altria Group says.

                King Charles, Camilla coming to Front Royal

                King Charles, Camilla coming to Front Royal

                His & Her Majesties will participate in "a very brief parade" Thursday, for the Shenandoah Valley town's 250th celebration, part of America 250.

                Franklin County man gets 46 years for Gretna murder of high school coach

                Franklin County man gets 46 years for Gretna murder of high school coach

                A 52-year-old man from Rocky Mount was sentenced last week in the July 27 shooting of a Franklin County High School basketball coach in Gretna.

                Nation & World

                Iran says it has received US response to its latest offer for talks

                Iran says it has received US response to its latest offer for talks

                Iran said Sunday it received a U.S. response to its latest offer for peace talks, a day after President Donald Trump said he would probably reject the Iranian proposal because "they have not paid a big enough price."

                Where are the best jobs in 2026? Indeed ranks top careers with long-term growth

                Where are the best jobs in 2026? Indeed ranks top careers with long-term growth

                The rankings are based on metrics such as the number of job postings, the growth of wages and estimated median salary.

                What do Americans think of Trump’s attempted Washington DC makeover?

                What do Americans think of Trump’s attempted Washington DC makeover?

                As President Donald Trump is attempting to make over several parts of Washington, D.C., polling suggests many Americans are uneasy with the scale of his proposed overhaul.

                Meet the lib bros: The young straight White men punching back at Trump

                Meet the lib bros: The young straight White men punching back at Trump

                Shult and Sisson post gym photos flexing their physique, co-opting Republicans' ownership of masculinity. They also jab Trump over his Epstein ties. Conservative online commenters respond by calling them gay.

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                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 3

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 3

                Vandals target 19th-century Smyth County cemetery

                Vandals target 19th-century Smyth County cemetery

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                Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

                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

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

                Contributor content. Find the perfect birthday gift for the cancer zodiac sign in your life. 

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                Cryptocurrency Adoption in Business: Advantages and Challenges

                Cryptocurrency Adoption in Business: Advantages and Challenges

                Provided content. In this article we examine the types of businesses adopting cryptocurrencies, along with the advantages and disadvantages they face.

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                Powerhouse partnership: Big Auto Injury Attorneys, The Popok Firm and ‘Legal AF’ podcast by MeidasTouch Network unite for justice

                Powerhouse partnership: Big Auto Injury Attorneys, The Popok Firm and ‘Legal AF’ podcast by MeidasTouch Network unite for justice

                Content by Big Auto Injury Attorneys. Learn more about MeidasTouch Network’s “Legal AF” podcast's new partnership with Big Auto Injury Attorneys and The Popok Law Firm.

                Crime

                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.

                'Stabbed 68 times': Lynchburg man found guilty of murdering ex-girlfriend

                'Stabbed 68 times': Lynchburg man found guilty of murdering ex-girlfriend

                Lynchburg Circuit Court Judge F. Patrick Yeatts found Tony Brown guilty of first-degree and three other felonies on Monday in the stabbing death of his Nicole Rosser, his ex-girlfriend.

                Virginia football WR Jahmal Edrine charged with rape, abduction

                Virginia football WR Jahmal Edrine charged with rape, abduction

                Virginia football wide receiver Jahmal Edrine was arrested on Thursday and charged with one count of rape and one count of abduction.

                Politics

                Redistricting before Va. Supreme Court: Sides disagree over definition of an election

                Redistricting before Va. Supreme Court: Sides disagree over definition of an election

                Monday's arguments largely focused on two key issues: early voting and the scope of October's special session.

                Photos: Virginia General Assembly special session on Thursday, April 23

                Photos: Virginia General Assembly special session on Thursday, April 23

                General Assembly dismisses Spanberger's changes on major bills

                General Assembly dismisses Spanberger's changes on major bills

                Lawmakers dismissed suggested changes to many significant bills, including measures to rein in prescription drug prices.

                Madison Warner, daughter of Sen. Mark Warner, dies at age 36

                Madison Warner, daughter of Sen. Mark Warner, dies at age 36

                Madison Warner, the daughter of U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., and former Virginia First Lady Lisa Collis, has died after a long struggle with juvenile diabetes and other health issues.

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