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State surplus above estimates would go toward education, disaster relief.
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Richmond Commonwealth’s Attorney didn’t rule out future charges.
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A 2018 study estimated it would cost $22M to fix, replace aged parts.
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Much has changed since the two Virginia women were first elected to Congress in 2018.
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Analysts say more equitable policies are on the table.
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Mohammed Chhipa, of Springfield, was found guilty of five charges and will be sentenced in May.
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Lawyers for survivors said they won't support the agreement, which they say was negotiated behind closed doors.
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As attendees departed an event held by a Jewish advocacy organization in D.C. on Wednesday night, a shooter opened fire, killing two. Later, he chanted "free Palestine," D.C. police officials said.
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The Trump administration is withholding $75 million designated for the news outlet. EU officials say RFE/RL has played a critical role in providing news to areas where the press can't operate freely.
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At the center of the sweeping bill are trillions in tax cuts, which Republicans aim to partially offset through changes to safety net programs.
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This year, there have been at least 22 incidents involving lithium batteries in air travel, according to data from the Federal Aviation Administration.