Urban heat islands become dangerous when temperatures rise.
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The apparent mayor-elect thanked Stoney for his partnership and friendship.
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The Republican appeared to have beaten her Democratic challenger by early Wednesday.
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Voters chose a mix of incumbents and newcomers.
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The Republican state senator defeated Democratic challenger Gloria Witt.
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Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Six incumbents held their seats on the Richmond City Council.
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Several Republican senators say they're opposed to the wholescale repeal of certain clean energy tax credits passed by the House. Their phones have been ringing off the hook from industry leaders and energy lobbyists who want to make sure the Senate makes changes to the bill.
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People in 15 of 24 countries downgraded ratings of the U.S., according to the survey of more than 28,000. Majorities in almost every country surveyed describe Trump as "arrogant" and "dangerous."
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Laid off workers were told their notices of an upcoming reduction in force were "revoked." Officials didn't explain why HHS appeared to be restoring hundreds of jobs it previously called duplicative.
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In a few days, the nation's capital will host its largest military parade in more than three decades. We look at some numbers behind the celebration and the key historical moments leading up to it.
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House Republicans have a plan that would force schools to reimburse the government for a share of the federal loans their students don't repay.
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