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Clashes in Syria's coastal region between government forces and Assad loyalists kill more than 70
Read full article: Clashes in Syria's coastal region between government forces and Assad loyalists kill more than 70A war monitor says that clashes between Syrian security forces and gunmen loyal to former President Bashar Assad in the country’s coastal region have left more than 70 people dead and the area outside government control.
Russia bombards Ukraine's energy grid after Zelenskyy says his team will hold talks with the US
Read full article: Russia bombards Ukraine's energy grid after Zelenskyy says his team will hold talks with the USOfficials say Russia targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in a large-scale missile and drone bombardment during the night.
China's foreign minister blasts the US over tariffs at his annual meeting with journalists
Read full article: China's foreign minister blasts the US over tariffs at his annual meeting with journalistsAlong with fulminating against the United States, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi reasserted China’s South China Sea claims, blasted Japan for its past aggression and covered a wide range of other issues during his annual meeting with journalists.
South Korea stops some military drills after accidental bombing in possible setback to US exercises
Read full article: South Korea stops some military drills after accidental bombing in possible setback to US exercisesSouth Korea's military says it has suspended the training flights of air force aircraft and all live-fire drills after two fighter jets accidentally bombed a civilian area.
Unexploded WWII bomb halts Eurostar travel connecting Paris to London and Brussels
Read full article: Unexploded WWII bomb halts Eurostar travel connecting Paris to London and BrusselsEurostar has canceled all its high-speed trains between Paris and London and Brussels and Paris on Friday after the discovery of a World War-II era bomb near the tracks serving Eurostar’s hub in the French capital, the Gare du Nord.
Roanoke City mother fears for daughter’s safety after alleged bullying, threats, school bus fight
Read full article: Roanoke City mother fears for daughter’s safety after alleged bullying, threats, school bus fightA Roanoke City mother says bullying led to her daughter being hospitalized, and she worries not enough is being done to protect her.
WATCH: Blacksburg music class attempts to get attention of Metallica
Read full article: WATCH: Blacksburg music class attempts to get attention of MetallicaStudents at Kipps Elementary in Blacksburg are hoping to get the attention of an iconic rock band that’s had Hokie football fans jumping for decades.
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US says multiple offers were made to resettle Uyghurs before Thailand deported them back to China
Read full article: US says multiple offers were made to resettle Uyghurs before Thailand deported them back to ChinaThe State Department says the United States and other countries made repeated offers to Thailand to resettle more than three dozen Uyghur men before they were deported back to China, where rights groups fear they may face torture and other abuse.
Aid operations in Gaza imperiled as millions of promised USAID dollars do not arrive
Read full article: Aid operations in Gaza imperiled as millions of promised USAID dollars do not arriveThe Trump administration’s cuts to USAID have frozen hundreds of millions of dollars in contractual payments to aid groups, leaving them paying out of pocket to preserve the fragile Gaza ceasefire, according to officials from the U.S. humanitarian agency.
Investigation advances into Gene Hackman's mysterious death, with update by New Mexico authorities
Read full article: Investigation advances into Gene Hackman's mysterious death, with update by New Mexico authoritiesAuthorities are preparing to reveal more information about the investigation into the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa.
'Let the waltz begin!' Vienna's ball season has 18th century roots, but teens now go online to dance
Read full article: 'Let the waltz begin!' Vienna's ball season has 18th century roots, but teens now go online to danceFrom its 18th century roots, Vienna’s celebrated ball season has evolved and now involves teenagers learning to waltz by watching YouTube videos and ladies shedding their elbow-length gloves to better swipe on smartphones.
Court orders South Korean President Yoon released from jail for his criminal trial over martial law
Read full article: Court orders South Korean President Yoon released from jail for his criminal trial over martial lawA South Korean court has ordered impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to be released from jail.
World shares slip as investors cope with uncertainty over tariffs, await US jobs report
Read full article: World shares slip as investors cope with uncertainty over tariffs, await US jobs reportWorld shares are mostly lower, with Tokyo's benchmark closing down more than 2% after a sell-off on Wall Street.
North Carolina Republicans seek to force top Democrats to fall in line with Trump agenda
Read full article: North Carolina Republicans seek to force top Democrats to fall in line with Trump agendaNorth Carolina Republicans who are resolved to promote President Donald Trump’s agenda want to compel the new Democratic governor to aid the president's immigration policy.
American Jews who fled Syria ask White House to lift sanctions so they can rebuild in Damascus
Read full article: American Jews who fled Syria ask White House to lift sanctions so they can rebuild in DamascusAmerican Jews who fled their Syrian homeland decades ago went to the White House this week to appeal to the Trump administration to lift sanctions on the country.
Georgia lawmakers pass bill allowing Trump and others to recover costs of election meddling case
Read full article: Georgia lawmakers pass bill allowing Trump and others to recover costs of election meddling caseGeorgia’s Senate has passed a bill that would allow President Donald Trump and more than a dozen people to seek compensation for legal bills stemming from an attempt to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state.
China’s foreign minister criticizes US tariffs and accuses the country of ‘meeting good with evil’
Read full article: China’s foreign minister criticizes US tariffs and accuses the country of ‘meeting good with evil’Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says China will continue to retaliate for the United States’ “arbitrary tariffs” and accused Washington of “meeting good with evil” in a press conference Friday on the sidelines of the annual parliamentary session.
Roanoke City mother fears for daughter’s safety after alleged bullying, threats, school bus fight
Read full article: Roanoke City mother fears for daughter’s safety after alleged bullying, threats, school bus fightA Roanoke City mother says bullying led to her daughter being hospitalized, and she worries not enough is being done to protect her.
LFA Kids consignment sale offers budget-friendly shopping in Roanoke
Read full article: LFA Kids consignment sale offers budget-friendly shopping in RoanokeParents looking to save money while shopping for their kids are in luck. The biannual LFA Kids consignment sale is back in Roanoke, offering thousands of gently used items at a fraction of retail prices.
Community Blessing: Suites by TLOT celebrates one year of helping people experiencing homelessness
Read full article: Community Blessing: Suites by TLOT celebrates one year of helping people experiencing homelessnessSuites by TLOT is celebrating one year since it opened its doors to offer people experiencing homelessness a place to sleep.
Man in critical condition after single-vehicle accident in Lynchburg
Read full article: Man in critical condition after single-vehicle accident in LynchburgA man is in critical condition after a car accident which resulted in him being ejected from his vehicle, Lynchburg Police Department said.
Lynchburg elementary schools launch Read-A-Thon to inspire young readers
Read full article: Lynchburg elementary schools launch Read-A-Thon to inspire young readersSix elementary schools in Lynchburg are diving into a Read-A-Thon that started on February 26 and runs through March 7, aligning with Read Across America Week.
Pittsylvania County deputies investigating accidental shooting death of Danville firefighter
Read full article: Pittsylvania County deputies investigating accidental shooting death of Danville firefighter10 News has now learned that Danville firefighter Kaleb Barker was killed in an accidental shooting Tuesday night, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office.
Virginia speed cameras generate $34 million in fines statewide, report reveals
Read full article: Virginia speed cameras generate $34 million in fines statewide, report reveals579,085 drivers were caught blasting through school zones and construction sites across the state, bringing in almost $34 million in fines, according to a January 2025 Virginia State Police Department report.
Virginia’s Custody Crisis: Why are parents giving up their kids and solutions to help families
Read full article: Virginia’s Custody Crisis: Why are parents giving up their kids and solutions to help familiesIt’s called “relief of custody.” Hundreds of these cases have been filed in just the past five years.
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools making sure students get a healthy breakfast every day
Read full article: Alleghany Highlands Public Schools making sure students get a healthy breakfast every dayAlleghany Highlands Public Schools is celebrating National School Breakfast Week, and making sure kids know why it’s so important to start every day with a nutritious breakfast.
Virginia’s Custody Crisis: Why are parents giving up their kids and solutions to help families
Read full article: Virginia’s Custody Crisis: Why are parents giving up their kids and solutions to help familiesIt’s called “relief of custody.” Hundreds of these cases have been filed in just the past five years.
Covington Middle School to remain virtual next week as carbon monoxide investigation continues
Read full article: Covington Middle School to remain virtual next week as carbon monoxide investigation continuesCovington Middle School (CMS) will continue to have remote/virtual learning next week as the carbon monoxide investigation continues, according to school officials.
WATCH: Hokies teaming up to improve sweet treat making
Read full article: WATCH: Hokies teaming up to improve sweet treat makingHokies are helping Hokies create delicious treats everyone can enjoy. Whitley’s Peanut Factory, known for its chocolate-dipped peanut clusters, faced a challenge keeping up with high demand.
Elon Musk tells Republican lawmakers he's not to blame for federal firings
Read full article: Elon Musk tells Republican lawmakers he's not to blame for federal firingsElon Musk is telling Republican lawmakers that he's not to blame for the firings of thousands of federal workers as he pushes to downsize the government.
North Carolina Republicans seek to force top Democrats to fall in line with Trump agenda
Read full article: North Carolina Republicans seek to force top Democrats to fall in line with Trump agendaNorth Carolina Republicans who are resolved to promote President Donald Trump’s agenda want to compel the new Democratic governor to aid the president's immigration policy.
American Jews who fled Syria ask White House to lift sanctions so they can rebuild in Damascus
Read full article: American Jews who fled Syria ask White House to lift sanctions so they can rebuild in DamascusAmerican Jews who fled their Syrian homeland decades ago went to the White House this week to appeal to the Trump administration to lift sanctions on the country.
Georgia lawmakers pass bill allowing Trump and others to recover costs of election meddling case
Read full article: Georgia lawmakers pass bill allowing Trump and others to recover costs of election meddling caseGeorgia’s Senate has passed a bill that would allow President Donald Trump and more than a dozen people to seek compensation for legal bills stemming from an attempt to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state.
Trump's interior and energy secretaries cheer on natural gas export industry in Gulf Coast
Read full article: Trump's interior and energy secretaries cheer on natural gas export industry in Gulf CoastThe planned expansion of a massive liquified natural gas facility in southeast Louisiana is a beacon for U.S. energy policy, according to two members of President Donald Trump's cabinet who spoke to workers there.
Trump signs executive order to establish government bitcoin reserve
Read full article: Trump signs executive order to establish government bitcoin reservePresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order establishing a government reserve of bitcoin, a key marker in the cryptocurrency’s journey towards possible mainstream acceptance.
Dig for Deals: Roanoke's Only Bin Store is Changing the Shopping Game
Read full article: Dig for Deals: Roanoke's Only Bin Store is Changing the Shopping GameLooking for a treasure hunt that’s full of surprises and big savings? A new shopping experience is turning heads in Roanoke, and it’s called Roanoke Treasure Bins. It’s the first of its kind in the area, and it’s quickly becoming a must-visit spot for savvy bargain hunters.
Virginia State Veterinarian Issues Entry Permit for Santa’s Reindeer
Read full article: Virginia State Veterinarian Issues Entry Permit for Santa’s ReindeerSanta’s sleigh is cleared to enter Virginia on Dec. 24, thanks to an entry permit for his reindeer. Dr. Charlie Broaddus, state veterinarian with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), and the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) have approved Santa’s reindeer to deliver presents across the state.
Free Package or Scam? Experts Warn About Rising Brushing Scam During the Holidays
Read full article: Free Package or Scam? Experts Warn About Rising Brushing Scam During the HolidaysFor many, online shopping is the go-to way to check off holiday gift lists. But what if you received a package you weren’t expecting? It could be part of an elaborate scam that’s making its rounds this holiday season.
Consumer Reports releases first-ever top 10 used car picks
Read full article: Consumer Reports releases first-ever top 10 used car picksLooking for a new car can be daunting and sometimes expensive, but Consumer Reports said it doesn’t have to make you break the bank. Instead, it recommends buying a used car.
Consumer Reports | Products to elevate your outdoor space
Read full article: Consumer Reports | Products to elevate your outdoor spaceWarmer weather and longer days mean more time to enjoy your outdoor space, whether big or small. We asked the experts at Consumer Reports to round up some top-recommended summer products and gear.