Parker Michels-Boyce
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For The New York Times
As President Trump pledges to revive ‘beautiful’ coal, Virginia’s coal counties have largely moved on to new ventures. But who stands to benefit?
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House and Senate largely stick to existing bills and February budget. -
Two panels met this week to discuss fires, room restrictions and education issues at the state-run facility in Chesterfield County.
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The men allege that the document includes false claims about the prison’s mental health care.
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A VPM News audience member who works in the area asked about the history of the Southside landmark.
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County officials are looking for ways to reduce construction costs during the FY26 budget process.
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Chesterfield fire responded to 45 calls from the youth facility during a 12-month period.
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Schools in Maine are in the middle of a political and legal battle between the Trump administration and Gov. Janet Mills. Key programs for the most vulnerable students are at stake.
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Whether you get your forecast from an app on your phone, a website or a meteorologist on TV, most of the underlying information comes from the federal government.
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Crypto exchange giant Coinbase is set to join the S&P 500 on Monday. It's the latest stunning development as Trump completely revamps the approach to crypto in the U.S.
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It's the latest big company to back away from its diversity pledges to keep the U.S. government happy.
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Hindu temples offer prayers for a path to the U.S. But some in India were stunned by the way the U.S. deported Indians despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi's friendship with President Trump.
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