Urban heat islands become dangerous when temperatures rise.
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The "Who's Got Your Vote?" series continues with community organizer Maurice Neblett.
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A Youngkin spokesperson said the commonwealth is complying with state, federal law
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The city’s current rate is among the highest in the region.
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Supply could be impacted for weeks following Hurricane Helene.
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Republican Hung Cao is looking to unseat two-term incumbent U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine.
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Hurricane Milton has once again surged to Category 5 strength. Officials say residents should rush to finish preparing for the storm.
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Much of the Midwest and the East Coast are under a heat advisory or warning this week as dangerous heat continues. Here's how to stay cool.
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China is closely watching whether Israel and Iran can broker a ceasefire. Beijing gets much of its crude oil imports from Iran through a "dark fleet" of vessels to evade American sanctions.
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The nation's top safety investigators concluded there were multiple systemic failures that led to a midair blowout during the flight of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max jet last year.
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Florida's attorney general says the migrant detention facility is on track to open in early July, at a little-used airfield in the Everglades. Environmental activists hope they can stop the project.
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, under continued attack from President Trump, says the impact of tariffs on inflation should become clearer in the coming months.
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