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Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running
Olivia and Liam for a seventh year in a row topped the list of names for babies born in the United States in 2025. The Social Security Administration annually tracks the names given to girls and boys in each state, with lists dating back to 1880.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
David Attenborough, the excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100
The BBC is hosting a party for David Attenborough at the Royal Albert Hall. Cinemas are playing his nature films. Friends have spent weeks lavishing praise on the man and his work.
4 days ago in Sports, Trending
March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season
The NCAA announced Thursday that it will expand its two March Madness tournaments by eight teams each next season, a long-expected move that will drop more games into the first week of the highly popular and lucrative showcase without substantially changing its overall form.
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2 weeks ago in Features
Man who helped fellow runner across Boston Marathon finish line says it was natural instinct to help
One of two men who helped carry a fellow runner across the finish line of the Boston Marathon said he had been struggling earlier himself but drew strength from the supportive crowd.
4 weeks ago in Features, Trending
Happy 69th birthday to Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity
Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrated her 69th birthday with a feast Monday, munching on cherry tomatoes, beets, leeks and lettuce at the Berlin Zoo.
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UPDATE: Wanted Strasburg man taken into custody
Police say Christopher Todd Miller is wanted on two felony capias's for underlying charges for grand larceny and eluding police.
JMU Lacrosse falls to No.1 Northwestern in NCAA Tournament Second Round
The James Madison Lacrosse team fell to top-seeded Northwestern, 17-5, in the second round of the NCAA Women's Lacrosse Championship on Sunday afternoon at the Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium.
James Madison Baseball gets swept by No. 12 Southern Miss
James Madison was outlasted by No. 12 Southern Miss, 10-4, in Sun Belt Conference baseball on Sunday afternoon to be swept at Veterans Memorial Park.
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Harrisonburg–Rockingham Relay for Life Shines with “Festival of Hope” Theme
The event had raised over $135,000 to support the American Cancer Society.
24 hours ago in Local
Traffic delays for the week of May 11, 2026
Traffic delays for the week of May 11, 2026.
JMU Baseball loses second straight game to No. 12 Southern Miss
James Madison fell to No. 12 Southern Miss, 11-1, in eight innings on Saturday afternoon in Sun Belt Conference baseball at Veterans Memorial Park.
