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Trump prosecutor focuses on ‘cover-up’ in closing arguments while defense attacks key witness
Prosecutors and defense lawyers in Donald Trump’s hush money trial want to score final points with the jury before it starts deliberating the fate of the former president.
The Latest | Closing arguments in Trump's hush money trial could stretch into the evening
Closing arguments in Donald Trump's historic hush money trial have begun, giving prosecutors and defense lawyers one final opportunity to convince the jury of their respective cases before deliberations begin. Arguments are expected to last all day Tuesday, even possibly stretching into the …
Israeli strikes kill at least 37 Palestinians, most in tents, near Gaza's Rafah as offensive expands
Renewed Israeli shelling and strikes have killed at least 37 people, most of them sheltering in tents, outside the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
Cat of the week: Spooky
Spooky is a 3-year-old female domestic short-haired black cat with a little tuft of white on her chest. According to her prior owner, she does not get along with children but had a good relationship with their dog. Spooky is a dignified, practical cat — she prefers to watch what’s going on a…
Pet of the week: Roscoe
Roscoe (Roco) surrendered a few weeks ago but he was so deathly afraid walking into the unknown scary shelter. He couldn’t even make it down to the hallway because he was so confused to enter a building with so many dogs barking and so many strangers. John, a wonderful employee from Animal C…
After DeSantis endorsem*nt, Trump backs Rep. Bob Good challenger
Former President Donald Trump delivered a punishing blow to the re-election campaign of Rep. Bob Good, R-5th, by endorsing state Sen. John McGuire.
Democrats plan to nominate Biden by virtual roll call to meet Ohio ballot deadline
President Joe Biden will be nominated as the Democratic presidential nominee through a virtual roll call ahead of the party’s official convention in Chicago in August.
Tornado hits Salem causing property damage but no injuries
The larger storm system that struck across the region Sunday evening, knocking out power to more than 100,000 Appalachian Power customers. Power had been restored to all but 40,000 Monday.
From hurricanes to snowstorms, bad weather can lead to unique travel stories | Across the Sky podcast
The Weather Channel's Jen Carfa*gno joins the Across the Sky podcast to share her weather coverage travel stories.
Fast food inflation: Which chains are hiking their prices the most?
Father and son drown in Virginia's Lake Anna
Witnesses say the father jumped into the water to save his son, who was already drowning.
Pope apologizes after being quoted using vulgar term about gay men in talk about ban on gay priests
Pope Francis apologized after he was quoted using a vulgar term about gay men to reaffirm the Catholic Church’s ban on gay priests. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni issued a statement Tuesday acknowledging the media storm that erupted about Francis’ comments.
Judge nixes bid to restrict Trump statements that could endanger officers in classified records case
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon said in her order that prosecutors didn’t give defense lawyers enough time to discuss the request before it was filed Friday evening.
Pope Francis apologizes after reportedly using anti-gay slur
The statement shows that the Pope is willing to apologize for his mistakes, given that the reports might undermine his work to welcome gay Catholics. CNN’s Christopher Lamb reports.
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Scenes of remembrance
Phinees Robert bridges music, technology advocacy
PhineesRobert is a name synonymous with passion, innovation and community service.
School's out for summer
Mark your calendar: Upcoming events in the Lynchburg area
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After DeSantis endorsem*nt, Trump backs Rep. Bob Good challenger
Former President Donald Trump delivered a punishing blow to the re-election campaign of Rep. Bob Good, R-5th, by endorsing state Sen. John McGuire.
Tornado hits Salem causing property damage but no injuries
The larger storm system that struck across the region Sunday evening, knocking out power to more than 100,000 Appalachian Power customers. Power had been restored to all but 40,000 Monday.
Father and son drown in Virginia's Lake Anna
Witnesses say the father jumped into the water to save his son, who was already drowning.
Confirmed tornado touched down Sunday in Culpeper County
A twister near Rixeyville overturned a tiny home and traveled nearly 5 miles, measuring 100 yards wide with peak speeds of 95 mph.
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Crime
Body found on Garfield Avenue
A body was found in the 1500 block of Garfield Avenue in Lynchburg on Sunday evening, according to a Lynchburg Police Department news release.
One killed in parking lot crash
One woman died following a motorcycle crash at Central Virginia Community College on Sunday, according to a Lynchburg Police Department news release.
Update: Lynchburg police investigate shooting on Forest Brook Road that injured teen
The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred at the LB Tobacco and Vape Shop on Saturday afternoon.
Bedford juvenile pleads no contest to sexually abusing minor
A Bedford County juvenile pleaded no contest Tuesday to nine felony charges in connection with sexual abuse of a minor.
Politics
After DeSantis endorsem*nt, Trump backs Rep. Bob Good challenger
Former President Donald Trump delivered a punishing blow to the re-election campaign of Rep. Bob Good, R-5th, by endorsing state Sen. John McGuire.
Democratic City Council candidates look to prioritize civility and cooperation among other things
A little over a month removed from Lynchburg Better Together announcing its four candidates who secured Democratic nominations for November’s Lynchburg City Council elections, the group officially announced its campaign Thursday afternoon.
Virginia, venture capital firms in new economic development thrust
Virginia is launching a new multimillion-dollar economic development initiative. It aims to use a federal grant with matching funds from venture capital firms to fund small businesses.
