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Virginia Teacher, Cheer Coach Faces 'Future She Never Imagined' After Husband's Death Virginia Teacher, Cheer Coach Faces 'Future She Never Imagined' After Husband's Death
Virginia Teacher, Cheer Coach Faces 'Future She Never Imagined' After Husband's Death For years, Emily Murphy has been the one showing up for everyone else. Now, after the Prince William County middle school teacher and longtime cheer coach suddenly lost her husband, Jordan, on Monday, Aug. 3, the Virginia community she spent years supporting is showing up for her. More than $13,000 has been raised through a GoFundMe campaign for Emily as friends, athletes, families and neighbors rally around the longtime FAME All Stars coach following the death of the man described as her best friend and the love of her life. The Murphy family. GoFundMe "Emily has spent her lif…

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by Zak Failla
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George Washington Parkway Drivers Face Weeks Of Midday Shutdowns As Tree Work Begins George Washington Parkway Drivers Face Weeks Of Midday Shutdowns As Tree Work Begins
George Washington Parkway Drivers Face Weeks Of Midday Shutdowns As Tree Work Begins The morning commute gets a pass. Drivers hitting the road later won't be so lucky. A heavily traveled stretch of the George Washington Memorial Parkway will completely shut down to northbound traffic for five hours at a time beginning Monday, Aug. 10, kicking off weeks of weekday closures that could snarl midday travel through Northern Virginia. The National Park Service is closing all northbound lanes between Spout Run Parkway and Route 123 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays through Tuesday, Sept. 1. No squeezing through on one lane. Every northbound driver will be for…

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by Zak Failla
Breaking News
'Fight Of His Life': Maryland Dad Diagnosed With Leukemia Weeks Before Family Welcomes Baby Boy 'Fight Of His Life': Maryland Dad Diagnosed With Leukemia Weeks Before Family Welcomes Baby Boy
'Fight Of His Life': Maryland Dad Diagnosed With Leukemia Weeks Before Family Welcomes Baby Boy A Maryland family counting down the days to a new arrival suddenly found itself counting on something else entirely: each other. Lee Single, a husband and father from the Bel Air area, was diagnosed with leukemia on Friday, July 31, just weeks before he and his wife, Jess, are expecting to welcome their second child, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched by his family. Now, instead of spending the final weeks before their baby boy arrives at home with Jess and their 2-year-old daughter, Isla, Single is facing an extended stay at Duke University Hospital. His family says he'll undergo i…

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by Zak Failla
Breaking News
4-Month-Old Airlifted After Virginia Crash As Drivers Tell Cops Same Story: Police 4-Month-Old Airlifted After Virginia Crash As Drivers Tell Cops Same Story: Police
4-Month-Old Airlifted After Virginia Crash As Drivers Tell Cops Same Story: Police A terrifying night on a Virginia roadway left a 4-month-old baby fighting through serious injuries. Prince George County police officers were called at approximately 9:55 p.m. to James River Drive (Route 10) and Ruffin Road, where a Dodge Charger and minivan collided at the intersection. Inside the Charger, officers found the infant unconscious and unresponsive with head trauma, police said. Prince George Fire and EMS crews arranged for the baby to be airlifted to VCU Medical Center for advanced care. Police did not provide an updated condition for the infant in an Aug. 10 announcement, s…

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by Zak Failla
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4 Cats Rescued As Maryland Rowhome Fire Sends 4 People To Hospitals (DEVELOPING) 4 Cats Rescued As Maryland Rowhome Fire Sends 4 People To Hospitals (DEVELOPING)
4 Cats Rescued As Maryland Rowhome Fire Sends 4 People To Hospitals (Developing) Firefighters weren't the only ones scrambling to get everyone out safely from a burning Maryland home. Four cats were rescued after flames broke out at a two-story dwelling in the 2800 block of West North Avenue in Baltimore on Monday, Aug. 10, according to the Baltimore City Fire Department. Crews arrived to find smoke showing from the home before firefighters moved in and extinguished the blaze. Five people were treated following the fire. Four were taken to local hospitals, while a fifth person refused transport, fire officials said. The extent of their injuries was not immediately rel…

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by Zak Failla
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Shot Fired At Car Sparks Barricade Drama In Maryland Neighborhood: Police Shot Fired At Car Sparks Barricade Drama In Maryland Neighborhood: Police
Shot Fired At Car Sparks Barricade Drama In Maryland Neighborhood: Police A gunshot fired at a vehicle leaving a Maryland community led police straight to a nearby pickup truck, then a barricaded home and a specialized response team, authorities said. Aaron C. Acors, 48, of Severn, was arrested following the incident in the 1800 block of Severn Hills Lane in Anne Arundel County on Aug. 9, according to police. Western District officers were called to the neighborhood at approximately 9:20 p.m. for a report of shots fired. Investigators said that a suspect inside a pickup truck fired at a vehicle as it was exiting the community. Police began investigating and lat…

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by Zak Failla
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These Northeast ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand These Northeast ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand
These Northeast ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand Communities across the Northeast dominated a new ranking of the nation's hottest housing markets. Realtor.com released its 2026 list of the hottest ZIP codes in the US on Monday, Aug. 10. The report ranked markets based on buyer demand and how quickly homes sold. The rankings were based on Realtor.com listing data from January through June 2026, using unique views per property to measure demand and days on market to measure how quickly homes sold. "This year's hottest ZIP codes tell us that buyers aren't simply chasing the lowest price tag anymore — they're chasing space, character an…

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by Chris Spiker
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7UP Changing Recipe In Biggest Shakeup In 15+ Years: See What's New 7UP Changing Recipe In Biggest Shakeup In 15+ Years: See What's New
7UP Changing Recipe In Biggest Shakeup In 15+ Years: See What's New 7UP is putting lime first in what the soda brand is calling its biggest evolution in more than 15 years. Keurig Dr Pepper announced the change for the popular lemon-lime soda in a news release on Monday, Aug. 10. The new 7UP Lime Lemon formula will begin rolling out nationwide in mid-August. The lime-first recipe will be used in 7UP's regular, zero sugar, cherry, and cherry zero sugar versions.  "This is a bold reinvention of one of America's most iconic soda brands for a new generation of consumers — starting with the flavor itself," said Drew Panay…

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by Chris Spiker
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Ready-To-Eat Meat, Poultry Items Flagged In New Food Safety Alert Linked To Jalapeños Ready-To-Eat Meat, Poultry Items Flagged In New Food Safety Alert Linked To Jalapeños
Ready-To-Eat Meat, Poultry Items Flagged In New Food Safety Alert Linked To Jalapeños A growing food-safety scare involving contaminated jalapeños has spread to prepared meat and poultry products sold at major retailers. The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert on Saturday, Aug. 8, for 18 ready-to-eat products containing jalapeños tied to a multistate Salmonella outbreak. The alert covers prepared foods sold under brands including Taylor Farms, Ready Meals, and Meal Simple. Products were distributed through major retailers, including Kroger, Walmart, HEB, and Albertsons. The implicated jalapeños were grown in Sinaloa…

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by Joe Lombardi
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62 Firefighters Spend Two Hours Battling $300K Blaze That Gutted Maryland Home 62 Firefighters Spend Two Hours Battling $300K Blaze That Gutted Maryland Home
62 Firefighters Spend Two Hours Battling $300K Blaze That Gutted Maryland Home There wasn't much left untouched when the flames were finally out. A fire ripped through a Maryland home late on Saturday morning, leaving one person injured and parts of the house burned down to the frame. The blaze broke out shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 8, at a home on Cuckold Creek Road in Newburg, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. By the time the fire was under control, 62 firefighters had spent more than two hours battling the blaze until the flames could be knocked down. Investigators traced the fire back to a first-floor bedroom. The cause remains a mystery days la…

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by Zak Failla
National Interest
Brazen 27-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Kim Kardashian's Car At Her $60M LA Mansion Brazen 27-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Kim Kardashian's Car At Her $60M LA Mansion
Brazen 27-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Kim Kardashian's Car At Her $60M LA Mansion A brazen intruder turned an alleged break-in at Kim Kardashian's $60 million Los Angeles-area estate into something resembling a joy ride. A 27-year-old man was arrested at Kardashian's Hidden Hills property Sunday, Aug. 9, after security spotted him loading items into a vehicle shortly before 4 p.m., according to authorities and multiple reports. Kardashian, 45, and her children were not home.  Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department responded to the gated community after security personnel alerted authorities. The department's Malibu/Lost Hills station serves Hidde…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
This Brain-Boosting Habit May Delay Signs Of Aging, Research Finds This Brain-Boosting Habit May Delay Signs Of Aging, Research Finds
This Brain-Boosting Habit May Delay Signs Of Aging, Research Finds Your next workout may not require a gym membership or even a pair of sneakers. Scientists say one everyday skill could help the brain stay healthier as people age, with growing evidence suggesting the benefits extend well beyond communication. Multiple reports highlighted new findings after researchers presented data showing adults who speak more than one language tend to have younger-looking brains and may be less likely to experience accelerated biological aging. Medical News Today summarized the research presented at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum. One of…

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by Joe Lombardi