Congress Avoids Shutdown Amid Partisan Deal
Washington lawmakers avert a midnight government shutdown by approving a stopgap spending bill 277-151 in the House after a 78-20 Senate vote. President Obama signed it amid White House criticism that short-term fixes fail to address a lasting budget plan. Josh Earnest urged a broader, longer-lasting agreement.
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Slain teen Gwynn Fisher identified by aunt in Stanley shooting
Gwynneth Virginia "Gwynn" Fisher, 15, was shot about 2 a.m. Saturday in Stanley and died of injuries. Her aunt Angie Fisher said Gwynn had recently started dating James Shrader, 19, who faces involuntary manslaughter and weapons charges after the shooting.
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Russia launches airstrikes in Syria escalating conflict
Russia began airstrikes in Syria marking a sharp expansion of Moscow's role in the war. President Putin called it a pre emptive strike against militants while the Defense Ministry claimed eight ISIL positions were destroyed. Western officials questioned whether IS targets were hit and noted lack of advance notice.
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Flooding Leaves Its Mark in Harrisonburg
Rockingham County administrator Joe Paxton says heavy rains Monday and Tuesday caused spotty damage with ongoing concerns as storms threaten the region. National Weather Service reports 3 to 4 inches of rain in Harrisonburg triggering a flash flood warning. Trails in Purcell Park and the Bluestone Trail suffered damage, as shown by city spokeswoman Mary Hope Vass.
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JMU Students Document Surge of Campus Flooding
Social media images show flood waters surging across James Madison University campus. Sieberts Creek Newman Lake and Godwin Transit Center Bridgeforth Stadium areas were affected along with Edith J Carrier Arboretum on University Boulevard.
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