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US, Europe warn Hezbollah to ease strikes on Israel and back off from wider Mideast war
An official said the U.S. presented new language to intermediaries to try to jump-start stalled Israel-Hamas negotiations.
Animal rescuers try to keep dozens of dolphins away from Cape Cod shallows after mass stranding
Rescuers waded into shallow water to try to herd the dolphins into deeper waters after the largest single mass stranding in more than 25 years in the area.
Why Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid are closing thousands of drug stores across America
Retailers have been hit by shoplifting and resorted to locking up items or closing high-theft stores since the pandemic, but the problems are much deeper.
Gaza displaced express their despair as they seek respite from soaring temperatures
Palestinians in displacement camps in the Gaza Strip resorted to basic means to cool down themselves and their children amid soaring summer heat on Saturday.
Summer camps dealing with heat, music diplomacy through YouTube and concerns over dengue | Hot off the Wire podcast
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The biggest rainbow trout ever hooked from the Roanoke River?
Bobby Welsh of Roanoke County landed a 26.5-inch rainbow trout that checked in at nearly 8 pounds. He suspected it might be one for the record books.
War on ‘woke’: Tractor Supply is ending DEI and climate efforts after conservative backlash online
The reversal marks a stunning shift in policy and messaging from Tractor Supply, which once touted its diversity and inclusion efforts.
Survivor of Parkland school massacre wins ownership of shooter’s name in lawsuit settlement
The agreement means that gunmanNikolasCruz cannotgive any interviews orbenefit from any movies, TV shows, books or other media productions without the severely wounded survivor’spermission.
Digging up some fun at Ferry Farm
Families dig up artifacts from a simulation dig site on the grounds of George Washington's boyhood home at Ferry Farm and learn about archaeology and American history.
Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for June 29
Read through the obituaries published today in Fredericksburg Free Lance Star.
Suspected drug dealer arrested in Stafford after smashing into police cruisers
A man who was already wanted on a drug distribution offense in Stafford picked up some new charges Wednesday after he smashed into several police cruisers while trying to avoid arrest, police said.
San Francisco Bookstore Ships Donated LGBTQ+ Books to Conservative States
A San Francisco bookstore is sending boxes of LGBTQ+ books to parts of the country where they are censored to counter the rapidly growing effort by conservative advocacy groups and lawmakers to ban them from public schools and libraries. The bookstore has already sent more than 700 books aro…
Martin Mull, hip comic and actor from ‘Fernwood Tonight’ and ‘Roseanne,’ dies at 80
Comedian and actor Martin Mull,whose droll comedy made him a hip sensation in the 1970s and later a beloved guest star on sitcoms, has died at age 80.
Spotting real expertise and examining your own knowledge | Utterly Moderate Podcast
On this episode of the Utterly Moderate Podcast, host Lawrence Eppard and Connors Institute co-director Jacob Mackey discuss techniques and shortcuts that you can use to spot real expertise.
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Digging up some fun at Ferry Farm
Families dig up artifacts from a simulation dig site on the grounds of George Washington's boyhood home at Ferry Farm and learn about archaeology and American history.
Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for June 29
Read through the obituaries published today in Fredericksburg Free Lance Star.
Fredericksburg speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Jun. 28, 2024
Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Fredericksburg Free Lance Star.
MHAFred speaks out about men's mental health
In light of Men's Mental Health Month, MHAFred representatives discuss the stigma surrounding seeking treatment for one's mental health.
The biggest rainbow trout ever hooked from the Roanoke River?
Bobby Welsh of Roanoke County landed a 26.5-inch rainbow trout that checked in at nearly 8 pounds. He suspected it might be one for the record books.
Trump says the Unite the Right story was 'debunked.' Charlottesville disagrees.
Charlottesville is taking the former president to task for equivocating about the 2017 tragedy.
68-year-old Danville man's body pulled from river after tubing incident
A 68-year-old Danville resident died following a tubing incident in the Dan River on Thursday evening.
Virginia analysts call Biden's debate performance 'awful' and 'catastrophic'
Pundits say President Joe Biden was unable to allay voters' concerns about his age or to effectively challenge former President Donald Trump's false statements.
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Get Healthy.No matter how you slice it, pickleball is a big dill.
Of beans and burgers: How much protein do you really need?
Get Healthy. How much protein do you need for maximum nutritional benefits?
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Suspected drug dealer arrested in Stafford after smashing into police cruisers
A man who was already wanted on a drug distribution offense in Stafford picked up some new charges Wednesday after he smashed into several police cruisers while trying to avoid arrest, police said.
Teddy's timepiece: President's watch, stolen in Buffalo in 1987, returned to Roosevelt family estate
The mystery of who stole President Theodore Roosevelt's pocket watch from a Buffalo museum 37 years ago remains unsolved, but the timepiece is now back at its rightful home.
Three charged following wild series of events in England Run area of Stafford
Two people were arrested Tuesday following a wild series of incidents that began while Stafford Sheriff’s Office were in the England Run area seeking to arrest someone else, police said.
King George sex offender ordered to serve just over 15 years following child p*rn convictions
A King George man who was already a registered sex offender when he was caught with hundreds of images of child p*rnography was sentenced to prison Thursday.
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Trump says the Unite the Right story was 'debunked.' Charlottesville disagrees.
Charlottesville is taking the former president to task for equivocating about the 2017 tragedy.
Teddy's timepiece: President's watch, stolen in Buffalo in 1987, returned to Roosevelt family estate
The mystery of who stole President Theodore Roosevelt's pocket watch from a Buffalo museum 37 years ago remains unsolved, but the timepiece is now back at its rightful home.
Virginia Senate Dems pitch new plan for military education waiver program
Senate Democrats are pitching a one-year delay of changes to eligibility for a tuition waiver program for the survivors and dependents of military veterans killed or disabled on active duty.
Effort to block kratom tossed by Virginia state pharmacy board
The Virginia Board of Pharmacy has elected to take no actionon a request by a Hampton Roads pharmacist to make kratom a Schedule I drug.
