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Virginia Democrats — several of them UVA alums — publicly condemned the decision. -
Virginia has not allowed discretionary parole in 30 years.
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The Justice Department has been investigating UVA over its diversity practices.
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The school says it’s been using one-time money to cover the program’s cost.
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The aquarium is reaching the end of its usable life; city leaders already tried to sell it to private owners to deal with rising maintenance costs.
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The rule aims to preserve forest and farmland as the solar industry grows.
NPR News
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After a meal, some people experience high spikes in blood sugar followed by crashing lows. This can cause fatigue, anxiety and trigger overeating. Learning how to manage your blood sugar can help.
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In 2017, when President Trump tried to repeal Obamacare and roll back Medicaid coverage, Republican governors rallied against it. Now, as Trump tries again to scale back Medicaid, they've gone quiet.
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President Trump held a campaign-style rally in Iowa Thursday night as part of a year of events marking the country's 250th anniversary. It follows the passage of his major tax and policy bill.
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Record numbers of Americans are expected to fly around the July Fourth holiday, posing a big test for America's fragile air travel system — and for Newark Liberty International Airport in particular.
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The ferry sank almost half an hour after leaving Ketapang port in the East Java town of Banyuwangi late Wednesday, bound for Bali's Gilimanuk port, a 30-mile trip.
Arts & Culture
- Shooting fireworks over a historic— and flammable — city takes planning
- Geologists uncover new evidence from ancient asteroid that hit the Chesapeake Bay
- Recent Hanover museum exhibit examines Brown Grove's history, legacy
- On Juneteenth, she celebrates the role quilts may have played in Underground Railroad
