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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The U.S. Supreme Court ordered the Trump administration to return him. So far, the White House has refused, claiming he's in the MS-13 gang. -
What does the data tell us about how much Virginia recycles?
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Most of the state’s Democratic primary votes come from areas with lots of federal jobs.
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This residency grant, unlike VCU’s, has not been reinstated by the federal government.
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The city's planning director says the update would help the city learn where people want to live.
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Reporter Keyris Manzanares wants to learn about your experiences.
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NPR received nearly 500 submissions from around the country and beyond from people who shared favorite memories of their mothers — whether she's still present for them to hug or lives on in their hearts.
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In 1978, Congress gave federal workers the right to organize and bargain collectively, finding it in the public interest. Now Trump wants to end those labor rights for most of the federal workforce.
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Zelenskyy called Russian President Vladimir Putin's offer to start talks without a ceasefire a "positive sign," and said that "the entire world has been waiting for this for a very long time."
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Upset by tariffs and President Trump's insistence on making them the 51st state, Canadians are boycotting the U.S. Without them, the Rubber Duck Museum can't stay afloat. So, it's moving to Canada.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says an "atmospheric river" event is set to hit Florida and other parts of the Southeast. The weather event typically occurs in the West.
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