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Longstanding U.S. Venues Keep Local Traditions Alive
Lifestyle
— 5d
Bowling alleys across the country are preserving distinct local traditions, from a retro 32-lane Virginia venue and a family-run 44-lane Louisiana center to Boerne’s historic nine-pin club. The Boerne Turnverein has recently become smoke-free, a change welcomed by some locals.
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Virginia districts flag upcoming roadwork, closures
Weather
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VDOT’s weekly alerts warn of road and lane closures, overnight construction, bridge inspections and repairs, paving, and other maintenance across Virginia districts Oct. 11–18. Drivers should expect delays and changing traffic patterns in work zones and check 511 Virginia for current conditions.
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Modesto Crash Kills Driver; DUI Suspect Arrested
Auto
— Oct 5, 2026
A 68-year-old man died after a pickup truck overturned in a crash on Highway 99 near Modesto, California, when a Chevrolet allegedly made an unsafe lane change and struck it. The Chevrolet’s 22-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI-related vehicular manslaughter and other offenses; he and his passenger were not injured.
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Climate Envoy John Kerry Claims China’s Use of Forced Labor to Build Solar Panels Is ‘Not My Lane’
Reporting
— Nov 11, 2021
White House Climate Envoy John Kerry insists that the issue of China’s use of forced labor to build solar panels is not in his “lane” as the U.S. announced a new agreement to combat climate change. After the deal was…
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Cyberattack Turns Hundreds Of Grocery Coolers Into Saunas As Military Stores’ Meltdown Remains A Mystery
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Kennedy Center removes 'Blue' sculpture as parkway lanes close
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— Sep 2, 2026
The Kennedy Center began dismantling Joel Shapiro's Blue sculpture, installed in 2019, as part of broader changes to the center under President Trump's push to reshape Washington's cultural institutions, with the artist's work potentially reinstalled elsewhere. The removal has drawn public reaction and involved logistical disruptions, including temporary traffic closures and ongoing debates over the center's branding and future renovations.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
Ranking
College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Bass to Lead Metro Board Amid Ridership Gains
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— Jul 23, 2026
LA Mayor Karen Bass, taking the Metro Board chair for the 2026-27 period, outlined four priorities—safety, affordability, reliability and readiness—and pushed a long-term plan to make Metro fare-free while expanding peak-hour bus lanes from 80 to more than 100 miles ahead of the 2028 Olympics. She also highlighted ongoing Metro governance changes and the push to advance bus rapid transit projects, even as permit hurdles threaten delays.
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Virginia Districts Plan Extensive Road Work Across Counties This Week
Weather
— Jul 23, 2026
State and local transportation agencies across Virginia and Arizona released weekly traffic alerts outlining upcoming road work, lane closures, bridge repairs, and detours, with advisories to use 511 real-time information and plan alternate routes to accommodate weather and schedule changes through late 2026. The notices emphasize driver caution in work zones, potential delays, and the need to check for updates as projects shift or extend, including weekend freeway restrictions in Phoenix and multi-county Virginia district projects.
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Lawmakers press Army to explain order halting drone unit's specialization
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— Sep 3, 2026
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers urged the Army to explain why the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Europe was ordered to stop specializing in drone warfare, warning the move could hinder learning from Ukraine and modernizing drone tactics. They seek a briefing on the data, analysis, and whether Pentagon guidance drove the decision, noting the unit's rapid formation in 2025 amid leadership changes including the resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and acting Chief of Staff Gen. Christopher LaNeve.
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