The state Department of Corrections director has disputed allegations of abuse.
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Virginia News
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A motive has not been established for the death of UnitedHealthcare's Brian Thompson.
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A majority of Virginia’s public universities have tightened rules on students’ use of campus space.
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The Chesapeake-based company expects 2024 sales figures to be lower than last year.
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A small North Carolina town is suing Duke Energy for costs from climate change, claiming the utility knew its fossil fuel power plants were heating the planet and deceived the public.
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County, state officials are exploring alternative funding options.
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A federal appeals court agreed that the viral video app must be sold off by its China-based parent company, rejecting TikTok's claim that the crackdown violates the free speech rights of millions of Americans.
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President-elect Donald Trump has promised to make the U.S. the planet's "crypto capital." Here's why critics are concerned. And, gift ideas this holiday season for five personality types.
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The tiny ray spider uses launches its web to grab its prey out of the air. Though common practice in the superhero world, this ability is actually unusual in spiders.
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In this week's StoryCorps, two friends recall a harrowing ski trip in the Colorado mountains.
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Key pieces of evidence include the shooter's electric bike, bullet casings found at the scene and the hostel where the suspect reportedly stayed. Police are also analyzing a phone found in an alley.
Election Coverage
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The 5th District Republican is set to convene with the U.S. Congress on Jan. 3.
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Latinos are the nation’s second fastest-growing bloc, with 36 million eligible voters.
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In 2020, Joe Biden won 6 of 7 closely watched states. This year, Donald Trump won all seven.
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“Everybody embraces him just like their own son.”
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Approximately 1 in 5 Virginia lawmakers were first elected in special races.
Arts & Culture
- McClellan proposes federal recognition for Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia
- Virginia Beach considers land acknowledgement to recognize Native Americans
- Brown v. Board scholarship committee considers expanding eligibility
- A complicated history of slavery, resilience at a 1760 schoolhouse for Black children