A U.S. official says one of Anthropicās artificial intelligence models identified vulnerabilities in highly sensitive and secure U.S. government computer systems during a testing exercise.
Macy's is set to celebrate America's 250th birthday with a spectacular July Fourth fireworks show featuring performances by Post Malone, Blake Shelton, Salt-N-Pepa, Noah Kahan, Bebe Rexha and Shaboozey.
The U.S. World Cup team says it is prepared for the physical challenge of facing Australia in group play this week.
The Berglund Center and The Mill Mountain Star will shine red, white and blue for five days beginning on July 1 to celebrate Americaās 250th birthday, the City of Roanoke announced.
A new AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds that most Asian American and Pacific Islander adults have experienced or witnessed some degree of upheaval because of the Trump administrationās heightened immigration policies.
President Donald Trump says the U.S. is close to signing a deal with Iran to wind down the war, with a memorandum of understanding to be signed in Europe as soon as this weekend.
Iranians are living between confusion and exhaustion as the country and its economy are squeezed between war and multiplying crises at home.
The 2026 World Cup has drawn intense criticism from globe-trotting fans who over the years have helped define the tournament's festive atmosphere.
An upcoming celebration of America's 250th anniversary, called "The Great American State Fair," has faced challenges as several musical guests backed out due in part to its connections to President Donald Trump.
Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Brittany Howard and Joan Baez will headline a protest festival near Washington, D.C., shortly before the midterm elections.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have emphasized the need for cooperation amid global challenges, including the Iran war.
Americaās 250th birthday is just around the corner, and the nation is gearing up to celebrate more than two centuries since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Americaās 250th birthday is just around the corner, and the nation is gearing up to celebrate more than two centuries since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
A federal appeals court says the Trump administration cannot jail immigrants without bond, citing āserious constitutional questions.ā.
President Donald Trump's attempts to cancel offshore wind projects have drawn opposition not only from environmentalists but also from Republicans.
Governor Spanberger announced Virginiaās entry in the U.S. Climate Alliance, a bipartisan coalition of 24 states focused on responding to the dangers of climate change, growing Americaās economy, and safeguarding public health.
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators wants government food assistance programs to cover rotisserie chicken from grocery stores.
Calls are increasing inside Congress for investigations into the prediction market platform Polymarket.
The American economy, slowed by last fallās 43-day government shutdown, grew at a sluggish 0.5% annual pace from October through December, the Commerce Department reported Thursday in downgrade of its previous estimate.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that could slap long-threatened pharmaceutical tariffs of up to 100% on some patented drugs from companies that donāt reach deals with his administration in the coming months.
Britain has accused Iran of holding the global economy hostage as diplomats from over 40 countries discuss ways to press Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Pulaski County residents have a limited-time chance to leave a permanent mark on history. County officials announced Tuesday that a grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation will fund a community-driven mosaic mural commemorating Pulaski Countyās role in the American Revolution ā and anyone can pick up a paintbrush and be part of it.
Pulaski County officials announced Tuesday that the county had been awarded a grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation to support a community-driven mural project commemorating the countyās role in the American Revolution.
U.S. gas prices have jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 as fuel prices continue to soar worldwide amid the Iran war.
Cuban President Miguel DĆaz-Canel has expressed concern for two missing sailboats carrying nine people that were bound for Cuba with humanitarian aid.
A U.N. Security Council resolution calling for countries to use āall necessary meansā to keep the Strait of Hormuz open is facing some opposition for raising the possibility of U.N.-backed military action against Iran.
The Iran war has rattled the global flow of oil, with steeper fuel costs already straining households worldwide.
China's official news agency Xinhua reports that representatives from Beijing and Washington have begun their economic and trade talks in Paris.
PATCHWORK 250: Discover the friendship and leadership of two local legends who left a lasting mark on Virginia and American history.
In a rare bipartisan effort for a deeply divided Congress, the Senate has passed a broad bill to make U.S. housing more accessible and affordable.
Losing an hour of sleep as daylight saving time kicks in can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day ā it also could harm your health.
New research shows midsize U.S. companies pay far more in Trump-era tariffs, and the costs land at home.
President Trump used a Fort Bragg appearance on Friday to praise U.S. Special Forces for last month's raid that removed Venezuelaās NicolĆ”s Maduro.
The Congressional Budget Office projects worsening federal deficits and rising debt over the next decade, driven by increased spending on Social Security, Medicare, and debt service payments.
As the Venerable Monks make their journey across America, Aloka the Peace Dog was honored with a Henrico County Police pin and an Animal Protection Police of Henrico County badge.
The Department of Homeland Securityās approach to naming immigrant enforcement operations elicits polarizing opinions: Are the names funny or offensive.
Gold prices hit new heights in early 2026 ā and many consumers have rushed to buy and sell pieces of the precious metal.
President Donald Trumpās latest attempt to sidestep the United Nations through his new Board of Peace appears to have inadvertently backfired.
U.S. President Donald Trump has taken center stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos, overshadowing discussions on AI and renewable energy.
70 years ago, a single night changed the story of one of Americaās most legendary steam locomotives. Now the Virginia Museum of Transportation is hosting a special event to remember that moment.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints teamed up with JustServe to donate over 40,000 lbs of food to 250 food banks across the country.
The Trump administration placed new security requirements on Nividiaās semiconductor sales to China, but essentially greenlighted the export of its powerful H200 artificial intelligence chips to Chinese buyers.
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro has declared himself āinnocentā and a ādecent manā as he is pleading not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges.
While America is celebrating its 250th anniversary, Roanoke is remembering Virginia Lee, a librarian whose protection of Black literature helped sustain Roanokeās community through segregation and beyond.
Southeast Asia is embracing the embattled offshore wind industry as it reels from U.S. President Donald Trumpās rejection of renewable energy.
Top U.S. military officials are meeting leaders of Caribbean nations this week as the Trump administration has escalated its firepower in the region as part of what it calls a campaign against drug trafficking.
Walmart delivered another standout quarter, posting strong sales and profits that blew past Wall Street expectations as it wins over more cash-strapped Americans who have grown increasing anxious about the economy.
Federal agents have expanded their North Carolina immigration crackdown to the area around the state capital of Raleigh.
The top U.S. admiral has called Chinaās shipbuilding capability āimpressiveā as Beijing moves ahead with a rapid buildup of the worldās largest navy.
The Federal Aviation Administration says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work.
U.S. President Donald Trump says heās ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for potential military action in Nigeria.
Bad Bunny captivated audiences with his residency in Puerto Rico, inspiring patriotism and drawing half a million people to the island this summer.
Former President Bill Clinton opened the Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting by raising his concerns about rising political violence and other issues.
Lear deBessonet, the new artistic director of Lincoln Center Theater, has chosen āRagtimeā as her first show.
The Trump administration is ending the federal governmentās annual report on hunger in America, saying it had become āoverly politicizedā³ and ārife with inaccuracies.
In an excerpt of former Vice President Kamala Harris's new book, she says she would have picked Pete Buttigieg as her running mate last year but America wasnāt ready for the pairing.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he will be seeking answers from Israeli officials about how they see the way forward in Gaza following Israel's attack on Hamas operatives in Qatar that has upended efforts to broker an end to the conflict.
The U.S. Justice Department is ramping up efforts to target human smuggling operations exploiting Americaās northern border, citing growing concerns about sophisticated criminal networks transporting migrants for profit, expanding their focus beyond the southern border.
Labor Day is a day that was established to honor the workers of America and the unions that fight for them and their rights. However, a new administration in Washington has been bringing in new changes within labor relations.
The Rev. Al Sharpton has led a protest through Manhattan's Financial District to urge corporate America to resist the Trump administrationās campaign to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The Taliban say helicopters will shower Kabul with flowers to celebrate the fourth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan.
A local couple is being pushed into the national spotlight!
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants Ukraine to withdraw from the remaining 30% of the Donetsk region that Ukraine controls as part of a ceasefire deal.
Nvidia and AMD agreed to share 15% of their revenues from chip sales to China with the U.S. government, President Donald Trump confirmed at a press conference on Monday.
Top Trump administration officials boast that a new partnership to expand immigrant detention in Indiana will be the next so-called āAlligator Alcatraz.ā.
The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed the Department of Justice for files in the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, part of a congressional probe that lawmakers believe may show links to President Donald Trump and other former top officials.
President Donald Trump has a pattern of dismissing or altering data that reflects poorly on him.
A growing wave of African Americans are relocating to Kenya, citing the need to connect with their history and culture, or "coming home,ā a phrase often used among the Black community.
The Justice Department is fighting to keep President Donald Trumpās former lawyer, Alina Habba, in place as the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey after a panel of judges refused to extend her tenure and appointed someone else to the job.
The 2025 USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships are underway this week in Roanoke, Virginia. Some of Americaās top cyclists are competing in the challenging terrain of Virginiaās Blue Ridge. Behind the scenes, it takes a dedicated team of medical professionals to keep riders safe on the trail.
Some hospitals in the U.S. are without essential staff because international medical residents set to start their training this week were delayed by the Trump administrationās travel and visa restrictions.
