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Army investigates after helicopters hovered near Kid Rock's swimming pool as he saluted

Army investigates after helicopters hovered near Kid Rock's swimming pool as he saluted

  • TRAVIS LOLLER and KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press

The Army launched an administrative review after two helicopters on a training run hovered near the home of Kid Rock as the outspoken supporter of President Donald Trump saluted.

Birthright citizenship case at the Supreme Court hits close to home for immigrant mother

Birthright citizenship case at the Supreme Court hits close to home for immigrant mother

  • MARK SHERMAN Associated Press

The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday over whether Trump's birthright citizenship order comports with the post-Civil War 14th Amendment and an 86-year-old federal law. 

Immigration advocates appeal to a higher power to sway the high court on birthright citizenship

Immigration advocates appeal to a higher power to sway the high court on birthright citizenship

  • By Joan Biskupic, CNN Chief Supreme Court Analyst

(CNN) — As the Supreme Court considers the future of birthright citizenship, some advocates fighting President Donald Trump are speaking directly to conservative justices on how fundamental one’s faith can be to identity and citizenship.

The Supreme Court to hear arguments this week over Trump’s birthright citizenship order

The Supreme Court to hear arguments this week over Trump’s birthright citizenship order

  • ASSOCIATED PRESS, US NETWORK POOL, POOL

Justices could decide this summer the constitutionality of Trump’s order. The 14th Amendment and federal law are widely understood to make citizens of everyone born in the country, with narrow exceptions.

Trump says he has 'no problem' with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockade

Trump says he has 'no problem' with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockade

  • DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press

"We have a tanker out there. We don't mind having somebody get a boatload because they need … they have to survive," Trump told reporters as he flew to Washington.

‘They have to survive’: Trump allows Russian oil into Cuba despite sanctions

‘They have to survive’: Trump allows Russian oil into Cuba despite sanctions

  • Straight Arrow News

Trump says he has no issue with a Russian oil tanker delivering fuel to Cuba, and the administration signaled it has no plans to stop it.

What Kid Rock's Exes Have Said About Him

What Kid Rock's Exes Have Said About Him

  • Nicki Swift

Kid Rock isn't exactly known for mincing words — especially when it comes to his tragic dating history. So you won't be surprised to hear that his exes aren't exactly his biggest fans.

Pakistan says it will host US-Iran talks, while Iran warns US ground troops would be 'set on fire'

Pakistan says it will host US-Iran talks, while Iran warns US ground troops would be 'set on fire'

    Pakistan’s foreign minister says Islamabad will soon host talks between the U.S. and Iran. Ishaq Dar did not specify Sunday whether the talks would be direct or indirect.

    Syria: Missile launched by Iran towards Israel visible over southern Syria.

    Syria: Missile launched by Iran towards Israel visible over southern Syria.

      SHOTLIST: DARAA, SYRIA (MARCH 29, 2026) 1. VARIOUS OF MISSILE IN SKIES OVER SYRIADARAA, SYRIA - MARCH 29, 2026: A missile launched by Iran in retaliation for US and Israeli attacks was seen in the skies over southern Syria’s Daraa. Since Feb. 28, the US and Israel have carried out an air off…

      Pakistan talks seek Iran war off-ramp amid rising tensions

      Pakistan talks seek Iran war off-ramp amid rising tensions

        Pakistan led talks with Turkiye, Egypt and Saudi Arabia seek an Iran war off ramp, but fears of US escalation and regime change aims linger.

        Iran: 3.500 US troops arrive in the region

        Iran: 3.500 US troops arrive in the region

          Iran will target the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier "as soon as" it comes within range, the country's navy chief said Sunday. Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf earlier accused Washington of plotting a ground attack on Iran even as it claims to be engaging in diplomati…

          More US forces arrive in the Middle East as Houthis enter the Iran war

          More US forces arrive in the Middle East as Houthis enter the Iran war

            The Houthis could further hurt global shipping if they again target vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait off the Red Sea.

            What could Houthi involvement in the Iran war mean?

            What could Houthi involvement in the Iran war mean?

              US–Israel offensive on Iran: Millions displaced and region on the brink

              US–Israel offensive on Iran: Millions displaced and region on the brink

                A month into the US-Israel war on Iran, millions are displaced, cities destroyed, regional fronts expand, and a global energy shock grows

                Local News

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 31

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 31

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 30

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 30

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 29

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 29

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 28

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for March 28

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                State & Regional

                Child dies in drowning in Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel pool

                Child dies in drowning in Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel pool

                Police responded to the 800 block of Atlantic Avenue following a report of a drowning between 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday.

                So many bills, so little time: Work shifts to Spanberger

                So many bills, so little time: Work shifts to Spanberger

                More than 750 bills and resolutions adopted by the General Assembly this year have landed on Gov. Abigail Spanberger's desk, with about 400 yet to arrive.

                An amputee cornhole champ is accused of murder. His Tesla may have filmed him do it.

                An amputee cornhole champ is accused of murder. His Tesla may have filmed him do it.

                Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee cornhole champion, is accused of fatally shooting a friend in his car. That car, a Tesla, may have valuable footage of the crime.

                Amherst County house fire leaves one dead and another severely burned

                Amherst County house fire leaves one dead and another severely burned

                A person was found dead in Amherst County where a fire broke out Thursday night and a man was severely burned, the county's fire and emergency medical services department said.  

                Nation & World

                Army investigates after helicopters hovered near Kid Rock's swimming pool as he saluted

                Army investigates after helicopters hovered near Kid Rock's swimming pool as he saluted

                The Army launched an administrative review after two helicopters on a training run hovered near the home of Kid Rock as the outspoken supporter of President Donald Trump saluted.

                Birthright citizenship case at the Supreme Court hits close to home for immigrant mother

                Birthright citizenship case at the Supreme Court hits close to home for immigrant mother

                The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday over whether Trump's birthright citizenship order comports with the post-Civil War 14th Amendment and an 86-year-old federal law. 

                Florida hospital drops its lawsuit against woman after she finally leaves facility

                Florida hospital drops its lawsuit against woman after she finally leaves facility

                A Florida hospital dropped its lawsuit seeking to evict a patient who refused to vacate a room for months after she was discharged because, the hospital said, she finally left.

                A stranded whale in Germany’s Baltic Sea weakens as hopes of its return to the Atlantic fade

                A stranded whale in Germany’s Baltic Sea weakens as hopes of its return to the Atlantic fade

                A stranded humpback whale in Germany’s Baltic Sea looks weaker, and experts fear it won't be able to find its way back to the Atlantic. 

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                Atkins Elementary celebrates new community-engaged playground

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                Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

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                Cryptocurrency Adoption in Business: Advantages and Challenges

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                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.

                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.

                Politics

                So many bills, so little time: Work shifts to Spanberger

                So many bills, so little time: Work shifts to Spanberger

                More than 750 bills and resolutions adopted by the General Assembly this year have landed on Gov. Abigail Spanberger's desk, with about 400 yet to arrive.

                5 things to know about legalizing marijuana in Virginia

                5 things to know about legalizing marijuana in Virginia

                Spanberger has until April 13 to sign the bill, veto it or propose amendments.

                Spanberger appoints 65 Virginians to state boards and commissions

                Spanberger appoints 65 Virginians to state boards and commissions

                Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced a slate of more than 60 new appointments on Wednesday, filling out several high-profile boards.

                '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.

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