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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 …
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.
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 o…
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…
The Most Affordable U.S. Cities to Visit
June through August is considered the traditional peak of travel season in the U.S., but this summer is expected to bring even higher travel volume than usual: more than 90% of consumers say they’ve planned to travel domestically this year. These figures suggest that travel is continuing a r…
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.
RAW: FILE: ADULTS ARE BUYING MORE TOYS FOR THEMSELVES
Adults bought more toys for themselves than for any other age group last quarter for the first time ever.
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.
RAW: FILE: ADULTS ARE BUYING MORE TOYS FOR THEMSELVES
Adults bought more toys for themselves than for any other age group last quarter for the first time ever.
UN will describe Israel and Hamas as violating children's rights in armed conflict
The U.N. secretary-general will list Israel and Hamas as violating the rights and protection of children in armed conflict in an annual report to the Security Council.
Luxury homes on the market in Fredericksburg
These are some of the most luxurious homes on the Fredericksburg market.
Judge rather than jury will render verdict in upcoming antitrust trial
A judge rather than a jury will decide whether Google violated federal antitrust laws by building a monopoly on the technology that powers online advertising. The decision Friday by U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema was a defeat for the Justice Department, which sought a jury trial when it filed the case last year in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia. Google said the case is highly technical and better decided by a judge. Google also argued that the constitutional right to a jury trial does not apply to a civil suit brought by the government. The government disagreed. The case in Virginia is separate from an ongoing case in Washington alleging Google's search engine is an illegal monopoly.
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.
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.
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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.
New Culpeper Battlefields State Park will be dedicated Saturday
Virginia is poised to open a new state park next month that will span over 1,000 acres of historically significant land, encompassing key Civil War battlefields in Culpeper County — Brandy Station and Cedar Mountain.
Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for June 7
Read through the obituaries published today in Fredericksburg Free Lance Star.
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
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.
Victims identified in Spotsylvania triple homicide; slaying suspect still at-large as of Thursday
Police have identified the three Spotsylvania residents found shot to death in their home late Tuesday.
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.
