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4 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion after another night without a big winner

The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after yet another drawing passed without a big winner Wednesday. The numbers selected were: 3, 16, 29, 61 and 69, with the Powerball number being 22.

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Student struck waiting at County bus stop

A student was struck and injured by a car while waiting for a school bus in Esmont on Thursday morning.

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Crash 29 southbound at Premiere Circle

Crash southbound 29 at Premiere Circle

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RWSA blast to close Fontaine Ave at noon

The Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority is alerting the public to a big boom at lunchtime Thursday in the Fontaine Avenue area that will close the road for a little over five minutes.

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Permitted construction work to affect Ivy Rd. traffic through 3 p.m.

City Public Works is advising permitted activity will occur within the westbound lanes of Ivy Road west of Copeley Road between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. today that could cause traffic tie-ups.

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Sen. Mark Warner blocked from a scheduled meeting by right-wing activist Laura Loomer

Warner, former chair and now vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, calls it a "new low."

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CPD responds to shots fired call Wednesday night

A vehicle and a residence near Locust Grove were struck by gunfire on Wednesday night.

Rotunda fire preserved books at Claude Moore Library

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Rare medical books discovered saved from 1895 Rotunda fire on display

Just in time to celebrate the UVA School of Medicine's Claude Moore Library's 50th anniversary, a medical school archivist has discovered rare medical books thought to have been lost in the 1895 Rotunda fire.

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Kochis, Pinkston react to heckling during city council meeting

City police chief Michael Kochis said his officers need an ordinance to be able to respond to citizens' complaints about homeless people in places like the Downtown Mall and the Rivanna Trail. But critics Tuesday vocally disagreed.

1 month ago in World

Lorena becomes a hurricane off the western coast of Mexico as Kiko travels over open waters

Hurricane Lorena formed off the coast of Mexico's Baja California peninsula and a tropical storm warning has been issued for parts for of the area, forecasters said Wednesday.

1 month ago in Entertainment

5 new cast members join ‘Saturday Night Live’ after high-profile departures

Five new cast members will join the upcoming season of "Saturday Night Live," NBC announced Tuesday on the heels of several high-profile departures.

1 month ago in Entertainment

Cardi B wins case filed by security guard who claimed rapper assaulted her

A jury gave Cardi B a quick and absolute victory Tuesday at a trial in the lawsuit of a security guard who alleged the rap star assaulted her at a doctor's office during her then-secret first pregnancy.

1 month ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Amazon ends a program that lets Prime members share free shipping perk with users outside household

Amazon is ending a program that allows members of its Prime membership subscription program to share their free shipping benefits with people who don't have the same primary address.

1 month ago in Sports

Three ejected in Giants-Rockies game, delaying Rafael Devers’ 30th home run trot of season

Colorado pitcher Kyle Freeland, along with San Francisco third baseman Matt Chapman and shortstop Willy Adames, were ejected from Tuesday night's game following a benches-clearing incident that started after Devers hit a two-run homer in the first inning.

1 month ago in Sports

Carlos Alcaraz to face Novak Djokovic in the US Open semifinals. Jessica Pegula meets Sabalenka

Carlos Alcaraz finger-wagged the crowd, beat Jiri Lehecka to the net and cruised into the semifinals at the U.S. Open. Djokovic got past Taylor Fritz 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 at night.

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City Council tables an ordinance on camping and storage on city property

Charlottesville City Council decided to table an ordinance aimed at curtailing homeless occupations of public spaces.

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VDOT seeking input for improvements on Zachary Taylor Highway.

The improvements will run between Unionville and Culpeper.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is set to be sentenced and faces the possibility of years in prison

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Sean "Diddy" Combs faces sentencing Friday in a sordid criminal case that could keep him locked up for years.

25 minutes ago in Lifestyle

Want to eat more plant-based meals? Maggie Baird, Billie Eilish and Finneas’s mom, has some ideas

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Maggie Baird says her vegan cinnamon rolls are a family favorite — including to her children, who happen to be the world-famous musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas.

35 minutes ago in Entertainment, Music

Decoding Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life a Showgirl’: A guide to her references

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For Taylor Swift's most dedicated audience, a new album means new opportunities to decode Easter eggs in her lyrics and music videos. The pop superstar's 12th studio album has no shortage of clever clues and references to her public life and discography.