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Interim president Paul Mahoney greets UVA community with letter
UVA's interim president said his first goal is to "stabilize our affairs."
Charlottesville’s Stonewall Jackson statue to go on display in Los Angeles
The Stonewall Jackson statue is one of several that was chosen from a group of nearly 200 Confederate statues that have been taken down.
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UVA wrestling adds Campbell stars through portal, Florida state champion, to 2025-26 roster
Virginia added two Campbell transfers and a high school state champion from Florida.
Republican Winsome Earle-Sears is on the defensive in Virginia’s race for governor
Earle-Sears has replaced her campaign manager just three months before Election Day, with her campaign team failing to attract big money donors.
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A heatwave scorches parts of Europe and fans wildfire threat in France
A heat wave gripped parts of Europe on Monday, sending temperatures up to 43 degrees Celsius (109.4 Fahrenheit) in southern France and increasing risks of wildfires in wine country, while Bulgaria suffered blazes along its southern borders and Hungary saw record-breaking weekend temperatures.
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Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the US under 7-year deal with TKO Group
Paramount will become the new home to all Ultimate Fighting Championship events in the U.S. under a seven-year agreement with TKO Group announced on Monday.
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‘Weapons’ horror film scores a box office victory
It's August, and horror and humor came to play. In a month that's long been known to let edgier movies thrive, Zach Cregger's highly anticipated horror film "Weapons" did not disappoint, topping the box office during its debut weekend with $42.5 million domestically from 3,202 theaters. It made $70 million internationally.
Albemarle County Schools enforce new cell phone ban and increase safety measures for the new year
Ahead of the first day of school on Wednesday, ACPS outlines device policy and increased safety measures.
Arlington woman drowns late Saturday night in Lake Anna
The Louisa County Sheriff confirms a 19-year old female from Arlington drowned over the weekend in Lake Anna.
UVA Student Council passes “no confidence” resolution regarding the BOV
A couple of weeks before a new academic year starts under an interim President, the UVA Student Council has passed a resolution declaring no confidence in the Board of Visitors.
Bipartisan efforts have led to the revitalization of one of Virginia’s most economically depressed cities
Governor Youngkin and the City Officials of Petersburg have worked together for the last three years to revitalize an economically depressed city that was plagued by crime, poverty and lack of educational achievement.
External factors continue to impact student performance in local schools
As Albemarle and Charlottesville prepare to return to school on Wednesday, they are still trying to solve the riddle of student achievement in underserved communities.
UPDATE: Missing Albemarle County man found
Christopher Foster was declared missing Thursday evening.
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Barber: Does UVA football have an easy schedule?
Winnable games in the eyes of Virginia fans may look different when viewed in Palo Alto or Winston-Salem.
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Flash floods kill at least 10 people and leave 33 missing in northwestern China
Heavy rains in northwestern China caused flash flooding that killed at least 10 people and left 33 missing in Yuzhong County area of Gansu province, Chinese state media reported Friday.
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Wall Street clocks another winning week
Stocks rose on Wall Street, marking their third winning week in the last four. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% Friday, leaving the index just shy of the record it set last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.5%, and the Nasdaq added 1% to the record it set a day earlier.
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Pocket pancakes? Brewers selling ballpark flapjacks after Pat Murphy’s viral moment
The Milwaukee Brewers are bringing manager Pat Murphy's strange eating habits to fans. Murphy went viral in a recent interview for pulling a pancake out of his uniform pocket and taking a bite — sharing the flapjack with the reporter — as he detailed different ways he shoves food into his pockets to snack on in the dugout.
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‘Outlander’ prequel series ‘Blood of My Blood’ goes back in time again — to meet the parents
In Starz's "Outlander," Caitriona Balfe's Claire Fraser is bold and brave. She can also think on her feet in high-pressure moments. Her husband Jamie Fraser, played by Sam Heughan, is protective and empathetic. In a new prequel series out Friday, called "Outlander: Blood of My Blood," we see how they each got that way.
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Packers star Billy Howton, believed to have been the oldest living NFL player, dies at 95
Billy Howton, a former Green Bay Packers star regarded as one of the most productive wide receivers of the pre-Super Bowl era who was a founder and the first president of the NFL Players Association, has died. He was 95.
Family of woman fatally stabbed in Rockingham County home invasion speaks out
The Maryland man's random attack was preceded by a visit to Endless Caverns, the purchase of the weapon, then crashing his car into the attraction's souvenir shop before breaking into the home.
