Urban heat islands become dangerous when temperatures rise.
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At Republican convention, Virginia delegates emphasize economic issues.
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County officials celebrate the $26 million park’s grand opening with a week of activities.
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School board plans to meet July 23 to discuss a separation agreement
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Lawmakers say the site’s proposal was designed to circumvent public hearing requirements.
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The panels commemorate pioneering Black students at the University of Mary Washington.
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Theta Chi, Pi Kappa Alpha can't seek reinstatement until at least 2028, according to the university.
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A bloody war for control between two factions of the powerful Sinaloa Cartel has turned the city of Culiacan into an epicenter of cartel violence.
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The court closed its latest term on Friday, but it will still be working on a steady stream of emergency appeals in the coming weeks and months.
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The Justice Department announced charges in what officials describe as the largest health care fraud bust in DOJ history.
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As the Senate debates the giant tax and spending bill, lawmakers are weighing a Sept. 30 end date for the EV tax credits. The bill still needs to pass the Senate and then go through reconciliation.
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British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan led chants against the Israeli military in a live BBC broadcast on Saturday. Irish-language rappers Kneecap also are being investigated.
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