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Fredericksburg's Picnic in the Park back for the summer
Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events holds annual Picnic in the Park event every Tuesday from May to the end of June.
Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for June 8
Read through the obituaries published today in Fredericksburg Free Lance Star.
Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo, killed in plane crash
William Anders captured the iconic Earthrise showing the planet as a shadowed blue marble from space in 1968 when he and fellow astronautsbecame the first to orbit the Moon.
Apollo 8 astronaut William Sanders identified as pilot in WA plane crash
Retired American astronaut William Anders, who was a member of the Apollo 8 crew, has been identified as the pilot inside the plane that crashed in the waters off the San Juan Islands on Friday afternoon. According to flight data and FAA records, FOX 13 Seattle has confirmed the plane that c…
A migrant encampment sits beside a vacant motel near Seattle, highlighting strain of asylum crisis
About 240 people seeking asylum in the United States are camping next to a busy highway in Washington state, wondering if police would follow through on threats to arrest them for trespassing, and hoping officials instead might let them move into a vacant motel next door.
Does my sunscreen ever expire?
The FDA says sunscreen lasts only three years, but a Pittsburgh dermatologist said you shouldn't even get that far.
Adults flocking to the toy aisle even more than preschoolers. Here’s what’s behind the ‘kidadulting’ craze
“Kidadulting”is so widespread, some toymakers are gearing new products straight to the grown-up population.Here are the most sought-after toys for the collector in your life.
Thomas acknowledges more travel paid for by Harlan Crow. Colleagues report six-figure book payments
WASHINGTON — Justice Clarence Thomas belatedly acknowledged more travel paid by Republican megadonor Harlan Crow on Friday, while several colleagues reported six-figure payments as part of book deals.
Felony charge dropped against nurse practitioner in Spotsylvania; other charges still pending
A judge Friday declined to certify to circuit court a felony charge against a man accused of sexually molesting a 7-year-old autistic girl at a Spotsylvania clinic last year.
US-built pier in Gaza is reconnected after repairs, and aid will flow soon, US Central Command says
A U.S. military-built pier designed to carry aid into Gaza by boat has been reconnected to the beach in the besieged territory after it broke apart in storms and rough seas. U.S. Central Command said Friday food and other supplies will begin flowing in the coming days. The pier section that connects to the beach in Gaza was rebuilt two weeks after heavy storms damaged it and abruptly halted what had already been a troubled delivery route. Central Command says operations at the reconnected pier will be ramped up soon with a goal to get 1 million pounds of food and other supplies moving through the pier into Gaza every two days.
Fredericksburg speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Jun. 7, 2024
Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Fredericksburg Free Lance Star.
Sale and use of marijuana permitted under ordinance Cherokees in North Carolina approved
The recreational sale and use of marijuana for adults could begin this summer on lands held by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in western North Carolina. The tribal council approved on Thursday an ordinance to allow such transactions and consumption. It comes mere weeks after the tribe's medical marijuana dispensary opened. Tribal members approved a referendum last September for adult recreational sales even as the medical marijuana operation was getting worked out. The ordinance still must be ratified by Principal Chief Michell Hicks to become law. Marijuana possession or use is otherwise illegal in North Carolina, but the tribe can pass its own rules as a sovereign nation.
Appeals court upholds conviction of British national linked to Islamic State
A federal appeals court has upheld the conviction of a British national for his role in a hostage-taking scheme by the Islamic State group that tortured and killed Americans and other westerners a decade ago. El Shafee Elsheikh was convicted and sentenced to life in prison in 2022 in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia. His trial established that he was one he was one of the notorious “Beatles,” captors nicknamed for their accents and known for torturing and beating prisoners. Elsheikh argued that confessions he gave in media interviews and admissions he made to FBI agents should have been tossed out of court. But in a ruling Friday, a unanimous three-judge appeals panel in Richmond upheld the conviction.
House explosion in northern Virginia was caused by man igniting gasoline, authorities say
Authorities say a man who died in a house explosion six months ago outside the nation’s capital deliberately detonated gasoline canisters in his basem*nt that caused the blast. Arlington County police in Virginia held a news conference Friday announcing the cause of the explosion. They say officers went to the home of 56-year-old James Yoo on Dec. 4 because he was firing a flare gun from the back of his duplex into a nearby school and park. Officers heard gunshots, and then the house exploded. Officials say that the investigation turned up evidence of paranoia but that they will never know Yoo's specific motive.
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Fredericksburg's Picnic in the Park back for the summer
Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events holds annual Picnic in the Park event every Tuesday from May to the end of June.
Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for June 8
Read through the obituaries published today in Fredericksburg Free Lance Star.
Fredericksburg speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Jun. 7, 2024
Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Fredericksburg Free Lance Star.
Luxury homes on the market in Fredericksburg
These are some of the most luxurious homes on the Fredericksburg market.
Judge sentences Richmond father and son who stormed Capitol on Jan. 6
A Richmond father and son who participated in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol Buildingon Friday were sentenced to 30 and 50 months in prison respectively.
Virginia General Assembly to come back to fix veterans education benefit
The General Assembly will reconsider changes to a higher education benefit for families of military veterans either killed or almost completely disabled while on active duty.
Biden picks GOP veteran from Virginia to lead outreach to Republican voters
President Joe Biden's campaign has chosen a Fauquier County man to lead its national initiative to reach out to Republican voters who are disenchanted with former President Donald Trump.
Trump ally Steve Bannon must surrender to prison by July 1 to start contempt sentence, judge says
Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon says he'll fight a judge's ruling that he must report to prison by July 1 to serve his four-month sentence.
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Crime
Felony charge dropped against nurse practitioner in Spotsylvania; other charges still pending
A judge Friday declined to certify to circuit court a felony charge against a man accused of sexually molesting a 7-year-old autistic girl at a Spotsylvania clinic last year.
Man pleads guilty to arson after torching girlfriend's home in Stafford on Christmas
A man who burned down his girlfriend’s home in Stafford during a Christmas Day 2022 argument pleaded guilty to arson this week.
Spotsylvania triple homicide suspect apprehended in New York
The Spotsylvania woman accused of killing three of her housemates Tuesday was caught Thursday, police said.
Spotsylvania man gets 15 years for propositioning teen in Stafford
A man who was arrested after he asked a 13-year-old girl if she wanted to view his private area was ordered Thursday to serve 15 years in prison.
Politics
Virginia General Assembly to come back to fix veterans education benefit
The General Assembly will reconsider changes to a higher education benefit for families of military veterans either killed or almost completely disabled while on active duty.
Trump ally Steve Bannon must surrender to prison by July 1 to start contempt sentence, judge says
Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon says he'll fight a judge's ruling that he must report to prison by July 1 to serve his four-month sentence.
Stafford board deals with recurring issues
Enon Solar Farm can apply for a new permit and county canines retired from service will get the medical care they need.
Confusion, 'consternation' abound as Stafford eyes changing meeting structure
Stafford Board of Supervisors delays decision on plan to restructure monthly meetings.
