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Utah woman who wrote a book on grief after husband's death found guilty of murdering him

Utah woman who wrote a book on grief after husband's death found guilty of murdering him

  • HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press

After her husband’s death, Kouri Richins self-published a children’s book about grief to help her sons and other kids cope with the loss of a parent.

Utah woman who wrote a book on grief after husband's death found guilty of murdering him

Utah woman who wrote a book on grief after husband's death found guilty of murdering him

  • POOL

A Utah woman was convicted Monday of aggravated murder after poisoning her husband with fentanyl and then self-publishing a children’s book about coping with grief.

Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for overturned Trump tariffs

Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for overturned Trump tariffs

  • PAUL WISEMAN and MAE ANDERSON Associated Press

The ruling offers some clarity about the tariff refund process, something the Supreme Court did not mention in its Feb. 20 decision.

Renee Good's parents remember her love and laughter in interview with AP

Renee Good's parents remember her love and laughter in interview with AP

  • COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press

The 37-year-old mother of three was shot and killed Jan. 7 as immigration agents surged into the Minneapolis area, sparking protests.

Citizen journalists, citizen sleuths helping to unravel the tangle of Epstein documents

Citizen journalists, citizen sleuths helping to unravel the tangle of Epstein documents

  • DAVID BAUDER Associated Press

Professional journalists sifting through the trove of documents released in the Epstein files have some help — a cadre of citizen journalists who have become obsessed with the material.

How the former Prince Andrew could be removed from Britain's line of succession

How the former Prince Andrew could be removed from Britain's line of succession

  • SYLVIA HUI Associated Press

Despite being stripped of his status as prince in October, King Charles III's younger brother Andrew remains eighth in line to become monarch. That might change.

US cardinals and pope’s ambassador decry mass deportations

US cardinals and pope’s ambassador decry mass deportations

    Two American cardinals and the Vatican’s ambassador to the U.S. denounced the mass deportations happening in Minnesota under the federal government's ongoing immigration crackdown but urged everyone repair strained relations and work toward humane solutions.

    The Trump administration is detaining and questioning refugees already admitted to the US

    The Trump administration is detaining and questioning refugees already admitted to the US

      Overturning years of precedent, immigration authorities have arrested or questioned dozens of refugees in Minnesota, attorneys and advocates say, with more detentions likely to come nationwide.

      NYC Mayor Meets Trump, Secures Release of Detained Student

      NYC Mayor Meets Trump, Secures Release of Detained Student

        New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he had a “productive” meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, focusing on housing affordability and immigration enforcement.

        Residents want local governments to end contracts that let ICE train on their gun ranges

        Residents want local governments to end contracts that let ICE train on their gun ranges

          Residents in a Southern California city want local police to stop letting federal immigration agents train at a publicly owned firing range.

          Bill and Hillary Clinton, battle-tested, gear up for another Washington fight

          Bill and Hillary Clinton, battle-tested, gear up for another Washington fight

            With the Epstein case unfolding around the world, the couple is once again ensnared in a scandal.

            Trump's return to office has seen sweeping changes to immigration enforcement

            Trump's return to office has seen sweeping changes to immigration enforcement

              Here's a look at how the Trump administration has performed across six key immigration indicators.

              Justice Department says it's reviewing whether Epstein-related records were withheld

              Justice Department says it's reviewing whether Epstein-related records were withheld

                Records involving uncorroborated accusations a woman made against President Donald Trump were not among those released to the public.

                Larry Summers to resign from Harvard University amid review of his Epstein ties

                Larry Summers to resign from Harvard University amid review of his Epstein ties

                  Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard University as the campus reviews his ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the university announced Wednesday.

                  Local News

                  Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 18

                  Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 18

                  Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                  The future of fishing at Smith Mountain Lake could hinge on this decision

                  The future of fishing at Smith Mountain Lake could hinge on this decision

                  The Tri-County Lakes Administrative Commission will make a decision next month that could have far-reaching ramifications on the future of recreational fishing at Smith Mountain Lake.

                  Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 17

                  Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 17

                  Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                  Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 16

                  Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 16

                  Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                  State & Regional

                  Hampton Roads schools paused wearing JROTC uniforms before ODU attack

                  Hampton Roads schools paused wearing JROTC uniforms before ODU attack

                  Even before last week’s attack against a ROTC classroom at Old Dominion University, the U.S. military had been showing some concern. 

                  BIG $: Virginia reports casino revenues topped record $95 million in February

                  BIG $: Virginia reports casino revenues topped record $95 million in February

                  Virginia reported single-month records of $95.15 million in adjusted gaming revenues and over $17 million in gaming taxes in February.

                  Federal appeals court examines Liberty University firing over gender transition

                  Federal appeals court examines Liberty University firing over gender transition

                  A federal appeals court on Tuesday wrestled with whether religious colleges can fire employees who violate their beliefs, as judges considered whether Liberty University lawfully fired an employee for transitioning genders.

                  UVa jumps from D to B on ADL's 'Campus Antisemitism Report Card'

                  UVa jumps from D to B on ADL's 'Campus Antisemitism Report Card'

                  The ADL says UVa has made significant improvements to how it addresses antisemitism on campus, and federal agencies agree. So what changed? A lot, actually.

                  Nation & World

                  Allegations against labor rights icon Cesar Chavez lead to cancellation of celebrations

                  Allegations against labor rights icon Cesar Chavez lead to cancellation of celebrations

                  Labor rights leader Dolores Huerta says she was sexually abused by Chavez amid reported allegations of abuse by others.

                  Federal Reserve expects one rate cut this year, sees limited economic effect from Iran war

                  Federal Reserve expects one rate cut this year, sees limited economic effect from Iran war

                  Powell said he has "no intention" of leaving the central bank until a Justice Department probe into building renovations at the Fed is over.

                  Florida hospital sues to evict a patient who won't leave room 5 months after discharge

                  Florida hospital sues to evict a patient who won't leave room 5 months after discharge

                  Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare has sued a patient who refuses to leave a hospital room, even though doctors discharged her more than five months ago.

                  Trump fumes at NATO for refusing to help secure Strait of Hormuz, embraces going it alone

                  Trump fumes at NATO for refusing to help secure Strait of Hormuz, embraces going it alone

                  Trump called the moment a "great test" for NATO and said the alliance made "a very foolish mistake" by rejecting him.

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                  Smyth's Democratic Party finds new life

                  Smyth School Board celebrates student achievements

                  Smyth School Board celebrates student achievements

                  Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 18

                  Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 18

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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.

                  Contributor
                  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

                  Richmond judge says evidence was destroyed in a whistleblower suit. How did we get here?

                  Richmond judge says evidence was destroyed in a whistleblower suit. How did we get here?

                  This stems from the missing cellphone of ex-city spokesperson Petula Burks, who fired Connie Clay, the city’s former Freedom of Information Act officer, in 2024.

                  '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.

                  Man faces felony charge after melee at Virginia high school basketball game

                  Man faces felony charge after melee at Virginia high school basketball game

                  The accused has been charged in juvenile court and is being held in jail without bond

                  Politics

                  'Worship over worry': Virginia church group evacuates Israel at war

                  'Worship over worry': Virginia church group evacuates Israel at war

                  Leaving Israel wasn't easy for Americans at the start of the Iran war, but a Virginia pastor reached out to a parishioner, who called on U.S. Sen. Mark Warner for help.

                  Virginia General Assembly going to special session to resolve budget standoff

                  Virginia General Assembly going to special session to resolve budget standoff

                  The General Assembly will require a special legislative session to resolve a standoff between the House of Delegates and Senate over revenue for a new two-year budget.

                  With data center eyeing Southside Virginia, foundation backs controversial tax exemption

                  With data center eyeing Southside Virginia, foundation backs controversial tax exemption

                  State lawmakers are wrangling over a plan that could end the data center retail sales and use tax exemption.

                  Virginia revenue growing more slowly with new budget still a work in progress

                  Virginia revenue growing more slowly with new budget still a work in progress

                  As the legislature faces potential overtime or a special session to work out a new two-year budget, state revenue collections grew more slowly due in part to a softening labor market.

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