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Virginia News
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A section of pipe burst during hydrostatic testing on May 1 in Roanoke County.
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The reasons they’re upset with Gov. Glenn Youngkin vary — and extend beyond the April 29 protest.
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If the governor appears, a walkout has been planned.
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Student journalists in Richmond have been juggling both tasks in the wake of pro-Palestine protests.
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The General Assembly reconvenes Monday for a special session.
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The May 1 burst released an unknown quantity of municipal water in Roanoke County.
NPR News
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A new poll shows that 76% of Americans believe democracy is facing a serious threat. And, Zohran Mamdani sits down with NPR to discuss his run for NYC mayor and how he tackles hate head-on.
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While recent research shows the night sky is getting brighter every year across North America, the Big Bend area in Texas has fended off the light glow that washes out starry nights.
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New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani discusses his vision for the city and his surprise win in last week's Democratic primary on Morning Edition.
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76% of Americans think that democracy is under a serious threat, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. And their faith in political leadership in the White House and Congress is low.
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The California legislature wants doctors to get more educated about menopause symptoms and treatment. It's one of a number of states passing menopause-related legislation.
Arts & Culture
- 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
- How did Chesterfield County’s charter get lost so many times?