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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Democrat-led committees in both chambers voted down GOP proposals.
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Concerns over impacts on forest, farmland sank the proposal.
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No se permitirá la aplicación de leyes de inmigración en las escuelas sin una orden judicial.
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Connie Clay claims retaliation after disclosing potential FOIA violations.
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Complaint alleges division fails to follow rules on students with special needs.
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Utility ratepayers will see higher bills because of it.
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House Republicans are still negotiating the details of a wide-ranging legislative package of President Trump's domestic priorities that they hope to advance by the end of next week.
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Ben Pickman of The Athletic says the 2025 WNBA season brings superstar debuts, rising rivalries and major questions about pay for athletes.
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Pope Leo XIV has made peace with Jannik Sinner. The top-ranked tennis player visited the new pope, gave him a tennis racket and offered to play, during an off day for Sinner at the Italian Open.
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In a country that has long prided itself on its openness to immigrants, the declaration drew criticism from the Argentine president's opponents and prompted comparisons to U.S. President Donald Trump.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the front brake lines in the SUVs "may be in contact" with their engine air cleaner outlet pipe due to a potential installation defect.
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