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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General Assembly, Gov. Glenn Youngkin still have to approve the bill.
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A package of bills would set new review processes and efficiency incentives.
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Murray had been serving as interim superintendent since September.
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Labor Department agreement prevents the company from hiring minors in certain locations.
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The season finale, with host Scarlett Johansson and musical guest Bad Bunny, didn't give any answers about rumored cast departures.
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The intensified diplomacy came as Russia launched its largest drone barrage against Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022.
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After expanding state Medicaid programs to cover people in the country without legal status, Democrats are considering changes that would reduce immigrant access.
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Israel and Hamas have entered the most substantive negotiations in months in Qatar. The talks come amid intense Israeli airstrikes that have killed more than 500 Palestinians in the past five days.
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Bangladesh suffers from extreme air pollution, but a new study shows the brick industry can make small changes to have a big effect on the country's smog problem.
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