Comic Relief US launches new Roblox game to help children build community virtually and in real life
A nonprofit's experiment building a Roblox game to develop charitable habits among children went so well that this year's campaign is expanding.
Taliban vice and virtue laws provide 'distressing vision' for Afghanistan, warns UN envoy
A top UN official is warning that the Talibanโs new vice and virtue laws provide a distressing vision for Afghanistanโs future.
Henry County proposes improvements for US-220 and other local roads
Henry County is looking to improve US-220 and other local roads with significant changes aimed at enhancing safety, improving traffic flow and more.
China says it's 'hard to meet' discussions on Russia-Ukraine war, citing problems with arrangements
China says it will be โโhard to meetโ calls for discussions on the Russia-Ukraine war because of problems with arrangements.
US Representative Abigail Spanberger hosts Virginia Governor campaign stop in Roanoke
Democratic gubernatorial candidate and current US Representative, Abigail Spanberger made a campaign stop in Roanoke.
Prince William thanks public for messages to King Charles and Kate, says they mean 'a great deal'
Prince William has returned to royal duties for the first time since his father King Charles III announced his cancer diagnosis and his wife, Kate, was hospitalized for abdominal surgery.
Fans unhappy at not seeing injured Messi play as Inter Miami cruises past Hong Kong XI 4-1
Hong Kong soccer fans and government have expressed their disappointment as Lionel Messi stayed on the bench for the full 90 minutes while Inter Miami defeated a Hong Kong XI 4-1 in the latest stop on the MLS teamโs preseason Asian tour.
Argentina's annual inflation soars to 211.4%, the highest in 32 years
Argentina's statistics agency says the country has registered a monthly inflation rate of 25.5% in December and closed 2023 with an annual inflation of 211.4%.
A Russian missile hits a Liberia-flagged ship in Odesa, Ukraine's main Black Sea port
A Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian port of Odesa has hit a Liberian-flagged freighter, killing a port worker and wounding another, as well as three citizens of the Philippines, crew members on the ship.
Venus Williams will begin her 24th Wimbledon appearance against Elina Svitolina
Five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams will begin her 24th appearance in the tournament against 2019 semifinalist Elina Svitolina.
43-year-old Venus Williams gets wild card to play singles at Wimbledon
Venus Williams is set to make her 24th appearance in the singles draw at Wimbledon after the 43-year-old American was given a wild-card entry.
WATCH: NBC special report on attack of Speaker Pelosiโs husband
NBC provides a Special Report as The San Francisco Police Department is expected to hold a news conference with the latest on the attack on Speaker Pelosiโs husband today approx. 1pET.
Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Friday in memory of former Senator
On Thursday, Youngkin ordered that all US and Commonwealth of Virginia flags flown at state buildings, local buildings, and grounds in the Commonwealth be lowered to half-staff on Friday.
Arizona AG says most alleged 2020 dead voters were alive
The Republican attorney general of Arizona says his investigators found just one dead voter after thoroughly reviewing findings from a partisan review of Arizona's 2020 election.
5 ways to get a tee time on The Old Course at St. Andrews
With St. Andrews fresh on peopleโs minds after seeing the images this weekend, one might wonder the following: How hard is it to play a round at the Old Course, the home of golf?
Driver hospitalized with minor injuries after tractor-trailer catches fire in Rockbridge County
A tractor-trailer driver is in the hospital after the camp of the truck caught fire on VA-56 eastbound near US-11, according to the Rockbridge County Sheriffโs Office.
Portugalโs interior minister quits after series of scandals
Portugalโs interior minister has resigned after a series of gaffes and missteps that could have made him a political liability for his center-left Socialist Party ahead of elections for a new government on Jan. 30.
German lawmakers approve 'emergency brake' virus rules
German lawmakers have approved a proposal by Chancellor Angela Merkelโs government to mandate uniform restrictions in areas where the coronavirus is spreading too quickly.
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is 100% effective in adolescents
Pfizer/BioNTech says its vaccine is 100% effective and well-tolerated in children 12-15 years old. In a trial of 2,260 participants ages 12 to 15 in the US, the vaccine-elicited strong antibody responses one month after the second dose. That exceeds data from those ages 16 to 25 in previous trials, Pfizer reported. The vaccine is currently authorized in the US for emergency use in people 16 and older. Researchers observed 18 Covid-19 cases among the 1,129 participants who were given a placebo, and none among the 1,131 volunteers who got the vaccine.
Spacewalkers finish solar panel prep for station power boost
More mounting brackets and struts need to be installed for new and improved solar panels due to arrive in June. (NASA via AP)CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. โ Spacewalking astronauts completed the first round of prep work Friday for new solar panels, part of a major power upgrade at the International Space Station. NASAโs Kate Rubins and Japanโs Soichi Noguchi installed mounting brackets and struts for the improved solar wings due to arrive in June. The eight solar panels have degraded over time; the oldest were launched 20 years ago. Noguchi, Glover and two other NASA astronauts will fly SpaceX back in late April or May.
Ford to go all electric in Europe by 2030
Ford says it will spend $1 billion to modernize its Cologne, Germany, manufacturing center, converting it into a European electric vehicle factory. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)DETROIT โ Ford is vowing to convert its entire passenger vehicle lineup in Europe to electric power by 2030 in just the latest sign of the seismic technological changes sweeping the auto industry. Ford expects two-thirds of its European commercial vehicle sales will be electric or plug-in hybrids by 2030. โWe are going all in on electric vehicles,โ Rowley said. The investment is part of Ford's goal of spending at least $15 billion on electric vehicles from now through 2025.
Ugh! More clouds, rain and wintry weather in store this week
Weโll keep the clouds locked in (AGAIN) for the rest of the day Monday, with high temperatures locked in the upper 30s and lower 40s. Freezing rain will be possible on a spotty basis during the evening and up until about midnight. Wind speed and wind gust for Tuesday, 2/16/2021This might actually be enough to break the overcast for the first time in nearly a week! High pressure builds over the Northeast, while another storm system rises from the Gulf. Freezing rain and sleet are becoming increasingly likely Thursday, and it could once again be a significant storm for parts of the area.
UK, EU in spat over diplomatic status of bloc's ambassador
Britain has sparked a post-Brexit spat with the European Union on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 by declining to grant the blocs first-ever ambassador to the country full diplomatic status. David Ake, file)LONDON โ Britain has sparked a post-Brexit spat with the European Union by declining to grant the blocโs first-ever ambassador to the country full diplomatic status. The EU says he should be given the same status as a national ambassador, like the rest of the bloc's 143 envoys around the world. Stano noted that Britain "was cognizant and supportive of this status while it was a member of the European Union. โNothing has changed since the U.K.โs exit from the European Union to justify any change in stance on the U.K.โs part,โ he said.
Brief wintry mix for some before improving temperatures Thursday
This is just enough to spark a brief wintry mix for areas south of US 460 Thursday morning (see graphic above). What we're tracking - weekend of 1/23 and 1/24/2021Highs each day this weekend will be in the 30s and 40s, with lows falling into the teens and 20s each morning. Weekend forecast for 1/22 to 1/24/2021Come Sunday night and Monday, weโll be tracking a stronger storm system coming in from the west. If enough cold air lingers at the surface, we could see a period of freezing rain before a cold rain settles in for the day. What we're tracking - Monday, 1/25/2021With marginally cold air around next week, weโll have to keep an eye on another system next Wednesday night and Thursday.
US Capitol locks down as Trump supporters clash with police
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)WASHINGTON โ The U.S. Capitol locked down Wednesday after protesters breached barricades amid violent clashes between President Donald Trumpโs supporters and Capitol police. An announcement was played inside the Capitol as lawmakers were meeting and expected to vote to affirm Joe Bidenโs victory. The skirmishes came just shortly after Trump addressed thousands of his supporters, riling up the crowd with his baseless claims of election fraud at a rally near the White House on Wednesday ahead of Congressโ vote.
Tractor-trailer crash closes US-460 West in Bedford County
UPDATEAs of 7:28 a.m., all westbound lanes are closed. All traffic is being detoured off US-460 West onto Route 668, onto US-221, onto Route 803 and back onto US-460 West. ORIGINAL STORYA tractor-trailer crash is causing delays on US-460 West in Bedford County, according to VDOT. Authorities say the crash happened near Timber Ridge Road. As of 5:04 a.m., the westbound right lane right shoulder are closed.
WATCH: White House holds celebration to mark Space Forceโs first anniversary
Chief Master Sgt. Roger Towberman (R), Space Force and Command Senior Enlisted Leader and CMSgt Roger Towberman (L), with Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett present US President Donald Trump with the official flag of the United States Space Force in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on May 15, 2020. (Photo by Samuel Corum-Pool/Getty Images)Vice President Pence is hosting an event with senior leadership of the Department of Defense, the U.S Air Force and the U.S. Space Force to commemorate the first birthday of the USSF as the sixth branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. The celebration is happening at the White House and is expected to begin at 4 p.m.
Driver clips ambulance on US-220 in Franklin County, causing lane closures
A truck crashed into a Franklin County EMS vehicle, on Dec. 17, 2020. UPDATECrews are continuing to clean up a crash in Franklin County after a driver clipped an ambulance, according to police. Authorities say the accident happened around 10:30 a.m. and no one is hurt. Crews are working on cleaning up after a driver clipped an ambulance on US-220 in Franklin County (WSLS)ORIGINAL STORYA multi-vehicle crash has closed lanes on US-220 North in Franklin County, according to VDOT. As of 10:30 a.m., the northbound right lane and right shoulder are closed.