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Portrait of Joseph W. Luter III, taken from The Smithfield Times

CNU Business School benefactor Joseph W. Luter III dies

Ellora Houchins, News Editor
September 12, 2025

Hamas Spokesperson Killed by Israel

Ellora Houchins, News Editor
September 5, 2025

Russia Suspected of Jamming EU Plane

Ellora Houchins, News Editor
September 5, 2025

Earthquake Destroys Eastern Afghanistan Village

Ellora Houchins, News editor
September 5, 2025
Photo of Mayor Ritchie from Daily Press Obituaries.

Former Newport News Mayor Dies

Ellora Houchins, News Editor
September 5, 2025
ties, with AP News reporting 800 deaths and more than 2,500 injuries. A villager in Nurgal district, one of the worst-affected areas, said virtually the entire village was destroyed. The villager, who did not give his name, pleaded for people to come to his village and help pull out those who were buried. International Affairs Update: On Aug. 20, Mayor Phillip Jones posted on social media the news of former Mayor Joseph C. Ritchie’s death on Aug. 17. Ritchie was the first Republican elected to the New- port News City Council and the first Republican mayor of the city, having served 10 years from July of 1976 to June of 1986. His obituary highlights his involvement in numerous development projects and as a prime initiator of City Center at Oyster Point. Early this year, Ritchie was among five former mayors who were honored at the State of the City address in February. In his memory, all City flags were lowered to half-staff from Aug. 20 to Aug. 27. Ritchie was 95 years old. 22nd Mayor of Newport News life is celebrated People relax at Rehoboth Beach in Delaware. Photo taken from AP News by Mingson Lau.

Beaches Along U.S. Coastline Face High Levels of Bacteria

Ellora Houchins, News Editor
September 5, 2025

China Presents itself as Alternative Global Leader

Ellora Houchins, News Editor
September 5, 2025
Woman kneeling by a makeshift memorial at Annunciation Catholic Church after shooting in Minneapolis. Photo taken from AP News by Abbie Parr.

Minneapolis Catholic School Shooting

Ellora Houchins, News Editor
September 5, 2025
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian visiting Iran’s nuclear achievements exhibition in Tehran, Iran on April 9, 2025.

International Affairs Update

Ellora Houchins, Staff Writer
April 27, 2025

International News Update

Ellora Houchins, Staff Writer
April 21, 2025
Brayden Crickenberger and Cora Barr captured together in Uncle Vanya, photo taken by Ellora Houchins

Uncle Vanya: Deforestation of a man

Ellora Houchins, Staff Writer
April 21, 2025

International News Update

Ellora Houchins, Staff Writer
April 14, 2025

International Affairs Update

Ellora Houchins, Staff Writer
April 7, 2025

Student protest erupts outside YAF event

Ellora Houchins, Staff Writer
April 7, 2025
Image design of a ship steering wheel, designed by Gemini 2.0 Flash AI.

International Affairs Update

Ellora Houchins, Staff Writer
March 31, 2025

Imprisoned stepson sets fire to house in exchange for his freedom

Ellora Houchins, Staff Writer
March 21, 2025

International Affairs Update

Ellora Houchins, Staff Writer
March 21, 2025

International Affairs Update

Ellora Houchins, Staff Writer
March 16, 2025
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