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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Commonwealth schools receive $2.4B, collectively, from the feds each year.
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The school's principal is recovering from life-threatening injuries.
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Much of the talk surrounded federal funding uncertainties.
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The local nonprofit provides various social services to residents.
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Public meeting highlights in Central Virginia for the week beginning March 17.
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A French court on Tuesday found Gérard Depardieu guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set, sentencing the French film icon to an 18-month suspended prison term.
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A new study estimates that 19 million children in the U.S. have a parent with a substance use disorder and that alcohol is the most commonly used substance by the parents.
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As many federal governments slow — or reverse — climate action, Austria's capital, Vienna, wants to show how cities can take the lead.
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Police say they're investigating a 21-year-old suspect in connection with three fires over the past week, at properties linked to the British prime minister.
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Three key committees are putting pen to paper on Trump's "big beautiful bill." But lawmakers are at odds over policies with far-reaching impacts on Americans' wallets and, for many, their health care.
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