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Russell Vane ordered to pay $5K fine and sell or dispose of nearly a dozen guns
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Virginia is home to the world’s largest concentration of data centers. Here's what that means.
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Richmond's next mayor sat for his first in-depth interview since Election Day.
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The county honored former official Virgil R. Hazelett in its announcement.
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Key NATO members are upping their defense posture in response to threats from Russia. Experts say the Trump administration's confrontational approach to the alliance is a factor as well.
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In dire situations, stress can make us panic and impair our ability to make lifesaving decisions. Emergency response professionals share the tactics they use to stay cool and collected on the job.
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President Trump is doubling tariffs on steel and aluminum to 50%. It's designed to protect domestic steel and aluminum workers, but critics say it will raise prices for those that use the metals.
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The number of people in ICE detention has grown, and detention facilities are over capacity. So the government is intensifying its hunt for more space, and local police are playing a bigger role.
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The ripple effects of the Trump administration's anti-trans and DEI policies and rhetoric can be felt throughout this year's WorldPride festival.
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