WRIC-TV (Richmond, VA)

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government agreed in court on Friday to extend a pause on border related construction in Big Bend National Park until mid September, a move welcomed by those challenging the contentious project in the area. Customs and Border Protection already paused activity after CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott visited the park last week to consult with local officials.

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — As mold remediation work continues at Barack Obama Elementary, superintendent Jason Kamras says that displaced students will be welcome back at Pine Camp Arts and Community Center on Monday and Tuesday. The school district is still expecting Barack Obama Elementary teachers to be able to set up their classrooms on Monday, Aug. 31 and Tuesday, Sept. 1, pending clear weekend test results. Richmond Public Schools central office staff and others will supervise Pine Camp.

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Shareholders of Ellwood Thompson’s parent company voted Thursday to approve a reverse merger with a private data center company. Healthy Choice Wellness Corporation, which bought Ellwood Thompson’s in 2023, voted on Thursday, Aug. 27 to merge with Host Digital Infrastructure, LLC. Host Digital is a private company that develops, owns and operates data centers focused on supporting AI, according to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI is dropping a categorical hiring ban on applicants who have had sexual encounters with prostitutes and will instead consider in a more holistic manner at least some candidates who have engaged in the practice in the past, according to people familiar with the matter.

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ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ms. Corporate America Florida, under the leadership of State President Philomena Moncoeur, is issuing this statement in response to a national recruitment announcement listing “Florida (North)” and “Florida (South)” among available states and territories. Ms. Moncoeur remains the standing State President for Florida. She has not resigned, withdrawn, or relinquished the territory at any point.

(The Hill) – President Trump on Friday posted an update on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, quoting an Interior department official as saying it was “Coming out great!” and will be open in a few weeks.

(KTLA) – Gladys Knight announced to her fans that she will be taking a step back from performing and will be winding down her concert and touring schedule. On Thursday, the Motown legend made the announcement in a post on Instagram. “After much soul searching, I’ve decided that I will be easing into fewer performances while focusing on transitioning into the next stage of my career and life moving forward,” she told her over 540,000 followers.

WASHINGTON (AP) — American diplomats and at least some of their family members are beginning to return to U.S. embassies in the Middle East after many were ordered to leave their posts during the early days of the war with Iran. Although most embassies are not returning to full strength immediately, starting this week the State Department has begun to lift certain staffing and other restrictions on personnel.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new National Park Service report backs President Donald Trump’s proposed arch, despite what it says are adverse effects to the sightline between a host of iconic landmarks in Washington, including the Washington Monument and Lincoln and Jefferson memorials. The report released Friday says the 250-foot-tall (76-meter) memorial arch is likely to disrupt the historical significance of dozens of sites near its planned location adjacent to Memorial Bridge.