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As cyclospora illnesses surge to a record, Michigan officials eye lettuce as a possible cause
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (805+ words) NEW YORK – Infections from the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora are surging, with state-level data suggesting that 2026 is already the nation's worst year for reported cases. More than 30 states have reported infections this year, and current data from them shows the number…...
Ukraine downs 5 Russian ballistic missiles as Kyiv looks to harden its air defenses
3+ hour, 6+ min ago (53+ words) WSLS Mystery winner buys T-rex nicknamed 'Gus' for a record $50 million at auction 1,000 evacuated from Fontainebleau fires near Paris; Spanish authorities identify some fire victims 'I'm Joe Lombardo': Nevada governor pulled over in traffic stop...
Law enforcement searching for man, woman after kitten stolen from Lynchburg Humane Society
35+ min ago (86+ words) WSLS 10 News Digital Team Law enforcement searching for man, woman after kitten stolen from Lynchburg Humane Society Beautiful and dry weather for your Tuesday! Lynchburg judge orders 5-year-old girl’s return to Turkey in international custody dispute Missing Franklin County woman…...
The Latest: Supreme Court justices set to testify in rare appearance before Congress
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (1099+ words) Weeks after the end of a historic term, Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett will make a rare appearance before Congress on Tuesday at 10 a.m. ET. The justices could face wide-ranging questions as the high court seeks millions…...
Search underway for missing Franklin County woman last seen in Nashville
3+ hour, 52+ min ago (89+ words) WSLS Jazmine Otey, Digital Content Producer Lynchburg judge orders 5-year-old girl’s return to Turkey in international custody dispute Search underway for missing Franklin County woman last seen in Nashville Bedford County Public Schools implements clear bag policy for all athletic…...
Supreme Court justices to testify before Congress on increasing security funding in rare appearance
11+ hour, 32+ min ago (405+ words) WASHINGTON – Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett will make a rare appearance before Congress Tuesday, weeks after the end of a historic term. The justices are appearing before a House appropriations panel as the court seeks millions…...
Lynchburg judge orders 5-year-old girl’s return to Turkey in custody case
5+ hour, 4+ min ago (297+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. – The 5-year-old girl at the center of an international child custody dispute has been ordered to return to Turkey after reportedly being separated from her family for nearly 18 months, court documents reveal. Aragh claimed that the young girl…...
It's 'Super Tuesday' for EU enlargement as 4 candidates move forward with negotiations
5+ hour, 32+ min ago (750+ words) BRUSSELS – Four countries hoping to join the European Union took important steps forward on their membership quests Tuesday, in one of the bloc’s biggest enlargement moves in more than 20 years. Intergovernmental conferences were being held in Brussels to ceremonially open…...
Bedford County Public Schools implements clear bag policy for all athletic events
5+ hour, 34+ min ago (114+ words) BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – In an effort to promote safety, Bedford County Public Schools has announced that it will be implementing a clear bag policy for all school-sponsored athletic events. The policy will take effect starting with the 2026-27 fall athletic season....
Conair recalls more than 12,000 grills sold at Walmart and Lowe’s after reports of shattering glass
6+ hour, 5+ min ago (207+ words) Conair is recalling thousands of its stainless steel Cuisinart Propel+ Four Burner 3-in-1 Gas Grills after dozens of reports that the glass window in the pizza oven can shatter during use, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. About 12,660 grills…...