Frances Tiafoe, Son Of Maryland Custodian, Ends US Open Run In Historic Upset
Frances Tiafoe's 2023 US Open run ended in an upset on Tuesday, Sept. 5.
For Ben Shelton, though, it's only just begun.
Tiafoe, who is ranked No. 10 in the world, fell to 20-year-old Shelton in the quarterfinals 6-2 3-6 7-6(7) 6-2, in Queens, NY.
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The match was historic in that it was the first time two Black men faced off, and that Shelton's win makes him the youngest American to reach the Open semis since Andy Roddick in 2003. He'll face Novak Djokovic on Friday, Sept. 8.
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Virginia Boy Cameron Smith Dies Just After 3rd Birthday: 'He Had Unconditional Love To Give'
The death of a Virginia boy just months after his third birthday is leaving a community grieving.
Cameron Smith, of Stafford, died peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 24, after battling rare genetic disorder Wolcott-Rallison Syndrome since he was an infant, his obituary says.
Cameron, born June 11, 2020, faced his challenges courageously and brought joy to so many people in his short three years of life, his family said.
"He had the biggest heart and unconditional love to give which was a pure reflection of the love he received," his obituary reads.
A GoFundMe launched for Cameron's parents…
Police ID Victim, Murder Suspect In Culpeper Hostage Situation (Update)
Police have identified the victim and suspected killer in a Culpeper County hostage situation that began Tuesday, Sept. 6.
Harrison L. Jackson, 47, of Barboursville, is believed to have killed Jolanda M. Frye, 47, of Culpeper, sometime during the eight-hour standoff that began around 7:50 p.m. Tuesday, Virginia State Police said.
Jackson was charged with one felony count of first-degree murder, five felony counts of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer, one felony count of possession of a firearm while in commission of a felony, and one felony count of possession of a fir…
