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VIRGINIA


3 days ago

Weakening Ophelia still poses a risk of coastal flooding and heavy rain in some parts of the US

Nearly a day after being downgraded from a tropical storm, Ophelia is still threatening much of the Northeast with coastal flooding, life-threatening waves and heavy rain from Washington to New York City.

Both parties rally supporters as voting begins in Virginia's closely watched legislative elections

Early voting has begun in Virginia’s costly, high-stakes and closely watched legislative elections after a week in which elected officials and candidates rallied their supporters across the state.

The US East Coast is under a tropical storm warning with landfall forecast in North Carolina

Communities along the U.S. East Coast are preparing for the arrival of heavy rain, flooding and high winds from an approaching storm.

Tropical Storm Ophelia off the mid-Atlantic coast producing winds just below hurricane force

The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed off the U.S. mid-Atlantic coast and was producing winds just below hurricane force.

Virginia is the next big battleground for abortion rights and may send a signal for 2024

One of the biggest fights over abortion rights this year is in Virginia, where all of the state House and Senate seats are up for reelection.

Americans released by Iran arrive home, tearfully embrace their loved ones and declare: 'Freedom!'

The Americans released by Iran after being detained for years have arrived back home and declared, “Freedom!”.

Virginia candidate who livestreamed sex videos draws support from women, Democratic leader

A Democratic Virginia legislative candidate is moving forward with her campaign Tuesday after her race was rattled by the revelation that she and her husband livestreamed themselves having sex.

Candidate in high-stakes Virginia election performed sex acts with husband in live videos

A candidate in a high-stakes legislative contest in Virginia performed sex acts with her husband in live videos posted on a pornographic website while asking viewers to pay them with “tokens" or ”tips” for individual requests.

James Madison spoils Virginia's UVA Strong celebration 36-35 on touchdown pass with 55 seconds left

Jordan McCloud hit Kaelon Black with a 10-yard tuchdown pass with 55 seconds to play, capping a fourth-quarter rally and James Madison beat Virginia 36-35, spoiling the Cavaliers’ first home game since three players were fatally shot last November.

Emotions run high for Virginia as the Cavaliers honor slain teammates ahead of first home game

Virginia hopes its first home football game in 10 months is the high point of a long, emotional journey that started in a horrific way.

'Wounded Indian' sculpture given in 1800s to group founded by Paul Revere is returning to Boston

A statue that depicts a felled Native American pulling an arrow from his torso is being returned to the Boston-area organization cofounded by Paul Revere that thought it had been destroyed decades ago.

US appeals court dismisses motion challenging permits for natural gas pipeline

A federal appeals court has granted a motion to dismiss a challenge to construction permits for a controversial natural gas pipeline in Virginia and West Virginia after Congress mandated that the project move forward.

Florida Department of Education effectively bans AP Psychology course

Just before the new school year, Florida superintendents have reportedly been told to nix their Advanced Placement Psychology classes unless they exclude topics related to gender or sexuality.

Norfolk Southern changes policy on overheated bearings, months after Ohio derailment

A minor coal train derailment in Virginia in early July prompted Norfolk Southern to rethink the way it responds to problems with overheating bearings.

Chris Buescher wins at Richmond and secures spot in NASCAR playoffs

Chris Buescher pulled away on a restart with three laps to go and won at Richmond Raceway, earning himself a spot in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.

Supreme Court allows construction to resume on the Mountain Valley Pipeline

The Supreme Court is allowing construction to resume on a contested natural-gas pipeline that is being built through Virginia and West Virginia.

Ex-network investigative journalist pleads guilty to child sexual abuse material charges

A former investigative journalist for ABC News has pleaded guilty to federal child sexual abuse material charges.

Man arrested on Capitol riot charges after prison sentence for white nationalist march in Virginia

A man imprisoned for joining torch-toting white nationalists in marching through the University of Virginia’s campus in 2017 has been arrested on charges that he stormed the U.S. Capitol and attacked a police officer.

New state laws target contentious topics of gender, guns and abortion

New state laws are tackling some of the most divisive issues in the U.S., including abortion, gender and guns.

Backlash to data centers prompts political upset in northern Virginia

The tech industry’s drive to dot the Virginia landscape with data centers may have hit a snag this week in Prince William County.

‘Tiger King’ star 'Doc' Antle convicted of wildlife trafficking in Virginia

Virginia's attorney general says a wild animal trainer featured in the popular Netflix series “Tiger King” has been convicted of wildlife trafficking.

Participants at Trump's Jan. 6 rally push false election claims in Virginia legislative campaigns

Most Republican candidates running for the Virginia legislature this year are centering their pitches to voters on issues such as education, the cost of living and gun rights.

Funeral held for Vietnam War soldier from Miami Beach accounted over 50 years later

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sanford I. Finger, a Vietnam War soldier from Miami Beach, was buried at Arlington National Cemetary in Virginia on Friday.

Amazon debuts its headquarters complex in Virginia as it brings workers back to office

Amazon has unveiled the first phase of its new headquarters complex in Virginia.

Bunge to buy Viterra in $18 billion deal that would create an agricultural powerhouse

Bunge is buying Viterra in a deal valued at approximately $18 billion to great a global agricultural giant.

Watch as dog scares away home intruder

This happened in 2020 and is part of a series and is part of a series where we are looking back at most-watched viral videos.

Suspect in fatal shooting after high school graduation arraigned on 2nd-degree murder charges

The suspect in a shooting that left two dead and five others wounded after a Virginia high school graduation has appeared in court.

Virginia regulators expected to vote on Youngkin plan to withdraw from climate initiative

Virginia regulators are expected to take a final vote on whether to advance Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s plan to withdraw from a multistate carbon cap-and-trade program.

7 wounded in shooting after high school graduation ceremony in Virginia capital

Authorities in Richmond, Virginia, say seven people were shot following a high school graduation ceremony held at a downtown theater near Virginia Commonwealth University.

Unresponsive small plane over Washington causes military jet to scramble, later crashes in Virginia

A wayward and unresponsive business plane that flew over the nation’s capital Sunday afternoon caused the military to scramble a fighter jet before the plane crashed in Virginia.

Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin sends 100 National Guard soldiers to US-Mexican border

Virginia’s Glenn Youngkin is joining the list of Republican governors sending soldiers or other state law enforcement officers to the U.S. border with Mexico.

New Jersey prosecutors announce murder charge against Virginia man in fatal shooting of councilwoman

New Jersey prosecutors say they have arrested a Virginia man on murder and gun charges in the February killing of a local councilwoman who was found fatally shot in her SUV outside her home.

Coast Guard searching for man who fell from cruise ship off Florida coast

The U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday that it’s searching for a man who fell from a cruise ship off the coast of Florida.

Appeals court upholds admissions policy at elite Virginia high school

A divided federal appeals court has upheld the constitutionality of a new admissions policy at an elite Virginia high school that critics say discriminates against Asian Americans.

Spread of abortion restrictions in South puts pressure on Virginia

As more Southern states pass new restrictions on abortion, Virginia is poised to become an outlier in the region for its relatively permissive laws.

Authorities: Mentally ill man who attacked congressional staffers has violent history

A man charged with attacking two congressional staffers with a metal baseball bat is being held pending an initial court appearance.

Man with baseball bat attacks Virginia congressman's staffers; suspect in custody

U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia says a man with a baseball bat walked into his Fairfax office, asked for him, and then assaulted two members of his staff.

Fed's Barkin: Inflation still 'stubbornly high' and isn't easing fast enough toward 2% target

Inflation remains “stubbornly high” and is no longer making much progress toward the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, a top Fed official said Wednesday, hours after price data for April were released.

Abortion clinics in 3 states sue to protect pill access

Abortion providers in three states filed a lawsuit Monday aimed at preserving access to the widely used abortion pill mifepristone.

GOP's Youngkin says no to presidential campaign — for now

Asked anew whether he’s going to be campaigning for president this year, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said no. But exactly what was he saying no to on Monday.

Youngkin in Japan to forge supply chains with 'friends'

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has said while visiting Tokyo that he hopes to forge “trusted supply chain relationships” with U.S. allies and friends to create supply chains that are not China-dependent.

New federal program targets abandoned crab, lobster traps

The U.S. government is launching a new program to combat the scourge of derelict crab and lobster traps.

Navy veteran who stormed Capitol gets 3 years on gun charges

A former Navy reservist who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and expressed admiration for Adolf Hitler has been sentenced to three years in prison on firearms charges.

Virginia lawmakers to weigh Youngkin's changes to hemp bill

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has proposed a rewrite of a bill that aimed to ban the recreational sales of intoxicating hemp-derived products.

Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton reveals Parkinson's diagnosis

Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton of Virginia says she has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

Mother of 6-year-old who shot teacher indicted by grand jury

A grand jury in Virginia has indicted the mother of a 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher.

County seeks cash for land to expand Arlington cemetery

A trial underway in federal court will decide whether the U.S. government must pay up to $21 million to compensate a Virginia county for land taken to expand Arlington National Cemetery.

GOP operative who advised Youngkin moves to pro-DeSantis PAC

A top Republican operative who worked as an adviser on Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s winning campaign has signed on to work for a super PAC urging Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for president.

2 escape jail and go to IHOP, where patrons report them

Authorities say two inmates in a Virginia jail used primitive tools to create a hole in the wall of their cell and escape and were found hours later at an IHOP restaurant nearby.

Video shows Irvo Otieno pinned to floor before his death at mental hospital

Newly obtained surveillance video shows a group of sheriff’s deputies and other employees at a Virginia mental hospital pinning a patient to the ground until he was motionless and limp.

‘Inspired’: See what happened after boy sold Pokemon cards to pay for puppy’s surgery

The full story can be seen in the video above, which is part of a series where we are looking back at most-watched viral videos.

Pegues' 3 gives No. 13 seed Furman 68-67 win over Virginia

JP Pegues made a 3-pointer with 2.4 seconds remaining, and No. 13 seed Furman completed a rally from a 12-point second-half deficit to hand fourth-seeded Virginia another first-round NCAA Tournament loss, 68-67.

FDU joins UMBC in the ultimate March Madness: Ousting No. 1

Five years after UMBC became the first No. 16 seed to beat a No. 1 seed in the men's NCAA Tournament, it has happened again.

School pulls test question equating politics to race, gender

Virginia’s largest school system is removing a test question given to a college-level social studies class that equated liberals and conservatives with specific racial and gender demographics.

Youngkin scores some legislative wins as he eyes White House

In two years as Virginia's governor, Republican Glenn Youngkin has gone from political newcomer to potential 2024 presidential candidate.

Roach helps No. 21 Duke beat No. 13 Virginia for ACC title

Jeremy Roach scored 23 points and No. 21 Duke locked down defensively to beat No. 13 Virginia 59-49 in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament championship.

No. 13 Virginia tops Clemson, will meet Duke for ACC title

Jayden Gardner had 23 points and 12 rebounds and No. 13 Virginia beat Clemson 76-56, sending coach Tony Bennett’s team to the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament title game for the first time since 2018.

Judge allows Google antitrust case to move ahead in Virginia

A judge has rejected a request from Google to transfer a federal antitrust lawsuit against it from Virginia to New York.

Australia to buy nuclear-powered submarines made in the US

Australia will purchase U.S.-manufactured, nuclear-powered attack submarines to modernize its fleet.

Maryland officials make pitch to GSA on new FBI headquarters

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and members of the state’s congressional delegation are renewing their pitch to build a new FBI headquarters in Maryland instead of Virginia.

As bourbon booms, thirst for rare brands breeds skullduggery

The best bourbons are buttery, smooth and oaky, and a growing cult of aficionados is willing to pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars to get their hands on scarce American spirits.

Virginia DOC says execution audio tapes should remain secret

The Virginia Department of Corrections has recorded audio of at least 30 executions over the last three decades, but it has no plans to release the tapes publicly.

Lufthansa flight shows turbulence still causing injuries

U.S. airlines have made steady improvements to their overall accident rate in recent years.

Lufthansa flight diverted after turbulence, 7 hospitalized

Officials say a Lufthansa flight that experienced “significant turbulence” was diverted to Washington Dulles International Airport and seven people on board were taken to area hospitals.

Youngkin adviser says 2024 race is more than Trump, DeSantis

A top political adviser to Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin says his comments that the 2024 GOP presidential campaign is “a two-person race between Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis” does not preclude Youngkin from jumping in in the coming months, should he choose.

Canes hoops team drops 3 spots in latest AP poll

The Canes took a dip in the polls.

Terry Holland, who transformed Virginia basketball, dies

Terry Holland, who elevated Virginia basketball to national prominence during 16 seasons as coach, has died.

Canes hoops moves up to No. 13 in latest AP poll

The Miami Hurricanes are moving up in the polls.

US ends search for objects shot down over Alaska, Lake Huron

The U.S. military says it has ended its search for airborne objects that were shot down near Deadhorse, Alaska, and over Lake Huron on Feb. 10 and 12.

Town can't refuse Amazon offer despite Duvall opposition

Actor Robert Duvall was one of more than 100 speakers at a northern Virginia town’s council meeting opposing a proposed $550 million data center from Amazon.

Mexico softens plan to ban imports of US GM feed corn

Mexico appears to have backed down on plans to ban imports of U.S. genetically modified corn for animal feed.

ACC admits blown call cost Duke in OT loss at No. 8 Virginia

Armaan Franklin scored 23 points, including a 3-pointer with 39 seconds left, to lift No. 8 Virginia over Duke 69-62 in overtime.

Miami Hurricanes move up to No. 19 ahead of showdown with Duke

The Canes are once again moving up in the polls.

Lawyer: Principal unaware boy had gun before teacher shot

The former principal of the Virginia elementary school where a 6-year-old shot his teacher was not aware of reports that the student had a gun before the shooting occurred.

Ex-ABC journalist charged in child sexual exploitation case

Federal authorities say a well-known former investigative journalist for ABC News has been arrested on a charge of “transporting” images depicting the sexual abuse of children.

School where boy shot teacher reopens with added security

The Virginia elementary school where a 6-year-old boy shot his teacher has reopened with stepped-up security and a new administrator.

White House: ‘We are not close to a recession right now’

Amid fears of a looming recession, President Joe Biden hit the road Thursday for Springfield, Virginia to tout his economic wins.

Confederate general's remains moved to Virginia hometown

The remains of a Confederate general unearthed from beneath a monument at the center of a Virginia intersection have been reinterred at a cemetery in his hometown.

Police: 6-year-old shoots teacher in Virginia classroom

Police in the Virginia city of Newport News say a 6-year-old student shot and wounded a teacher at his school during an altercation inside a first-grade classroom.

Fuel leak in Virginia shuts down part of Colonial Pipeline

The Colonial Pipeline says a diesel fuel leak in Virginia has shut down part of the nation’s largest fuel pipeline, but it is expected to restart Saturday.

Hurricanes move up to No. 12 in AP, Coaches poll

The Canes continue to climb.

Virginia state Sen. McClellan wins Democratic nomination

Virginia state Sen. Jennifer McClellan has overwhelmingly won the Democratic nomination to succeed the late A.

Light week for Top 25 headlined by Virginia-Miami in ACC

There are just 26 games involving ranked teams in the AP men's basketball poll over the next week.

Walker, defense lead No. 5 Houston past No. 2 Virginia 69-61

Jarace Walker scored 17 points and No. 5 Houston used runs in each half and the nation’s best scoring defense to beat No. 2 Virginia 69-61.

2 cities pursued more school for kids. Only 1 pulled it off.

Facing massive pandemic learning loss, the superintendent in Richmond, Virginia, tried to remake one of the most untouchable aspects of school – the academic calendar.

South Florida family speaks about gun violence a month after football star killed in UVA shooting

The family of D’Sean Perry is holding a news conference Thursday, a month after the rising football star was killed in a shooting at the University of Virginia.

Bidens spread holiday cheer at Toys for Tots event

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden helped pack presents for children and encouraged holiday cheer as the White House marked the 75th anniversary of Toys for Tots at an event hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.

Richmond removes its last city-owned Confederate monument

The city of Richmond _ the capital of the Confederacy for most of the Civil War _ has removed its last city-owned Confederate statue.

Confederate monument set to be removed from Virginia capital

An official says work to remove the final city-owned Confederate monument from Richmond, Virginia, should start this week.

Deputy in California slayings killed self with service gun

Authorities say a Virginia sheriff’s deputy who they believe traveled to California to kill three family members of a 15-year-old girl he tried to sexually extort online killed himself with a government-issued firearm.

AP WAS THERE: Supreme Court legalizes interracial marriage

With the passage of the the Respect for Marriage Act, which protects same-sex and interracial marriages, The Associated Press is republishing its 1967 story by reporter Karl R.

Youngkin's early shine faces test as he eyes White House bid

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin swept into office as a Republican revelation with a fresh formula for victory as the GOP contemplated its future beyond Donald Trump.

Ex-children's hospital doctor charged with sex crimes

A prosecutor says the former medical director of a Virginia hospital that serves vulnerable children has been charged with four felony sex crimes in connection with abuse at the facility years ago.

Virginia Rep. McEachin dies at 61 after cancer battle

Congressman A.

City holds vigil, honors 6 dead in Virginia Walmart shooting

Hundreds gathered in Chesapeake, Virginia, to honor six people killed in a mass shooting at a Walmart.

Black pastors group holds vigil for Walmart shooting victims

Five days have passed since Lorenzo Gamble was killed in a mass shooting at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Walmart shooter left 'death note,' bought gun day of killing

Authorities investigating the fatal shootings of six people at a Walmart said that the shooter bought the gun just hours before and left a note on his phone listing grievances against coworkers.

Walmart shooting raises need for violence prevention at work

The mass shooting Wednesday at a Walmart in Virginia is only the latest example of a workplace shooting perpetrated by an employee.

'Bodies drop' as Walmart manager kills 6 in Virginia attack

Police and witnesses say a manager at a Virginia Walmart pulled out a handgun before a routine employee meeting and began firing wildly in the break room, killing six people and injuring at least six others.

AP Top 25: Virginia climbs to No. 5, UNC and Houston are 1-2

Virginia climbed 11 spots to No. 5 in this week's AP Top 25 following a difficult week.

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