Country singer Alan Jackson has raised more than $150,000 to help a Virginia county rebuild schools damaged by last year's earthquake.
Country singer Alan Jackson has raised more than $150,000 to help a Virginia county rebuild schools damaged by last year's earthquake.
Virginia's unemployment rate is still at the lowest rate in three years in April and is still below the national average The Virginia Employment Commission says the state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate...
Dominion Virginia Power is urging customers to focus on electrical safety heading into the warmer months.
Dominion Virginia Power is urging customers to focus on electrical safety heading into the warmer months.
Families of Pan Am Flight 103 passengers who died over Scotland more than two decades ago say they're relieved the former Libyan officer convicted in the bombing has died. But some are raising questions about his guilt...
Families of Pan Am Flight 103 passengers who died over Scotland more than two decades ago say they're relieved the former Libyan officer convicted in the bombing has died. But some are raising questions about his guilt...
Gas prices have continued to retreat nationwide, just in time for Memorial Day weekend.
Gas prices have continued to retreat nationwide, just in time for Memorial Day weekend.
Television journalist Katie Couric has urged University of Virginia graduates to take risks and persevere.
Television journalist Katie Couric has urged University of Virginia graduates to take risks and persevere.
One woman is dead and another remains hospitalized after Richmond police say the two sisters were stabbed on Sunday.
One woman is dead and another remains hospitalized after Richmond police say the two sisters were stabbed on Sunday.
The Virginia Bar Association is planning to hold a debate in July in the state's U.S. Senate race.
The Virginia Bar Association is planning to hold a debate in July in the state's U.S. Senate race.
Fairfax County Police say an officer fatally shot a man wanted on child pornography charges after the man threatened police with a sword.
Fairfax County Police say an officer fatally shot a man wanted on child pornography charges after the man threatened police with a sword.
More than 200 buglers and trumpeters gathered at Arlington National Cemetery to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the composing of taps.
More than 200 buglers and trumpeters gathered at Arlington National Cemetery to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the composing of taps.
Delaware State Police have arrested a Laurel man who they say fatally hit a 78-year-old woman with his motorcycle.
Delaware State Police have arrested a Laurel man who they say fatally hit a 78-year-old woman with his motorcycle.
Colonial Williamsburg is adding more than 20 antique tinsmithing tools to its collection.
Colonial Williamsburg is adding more than 20 antique tinsmithing tools to its collection.
It wasn't the 31 conservatives in the Virginia House who voted no that denied Tracy Thorne-Begland's bid to become the first openly gay jurist elected to the bench in Virginia. It was those who abstained or...
It wasn't the 31 conservatives in the Virginia House who voted no that denied Tracy Thorne-Begland's bid to become the first openly gay jurist elected to the bench in Virginia. It was those who abstained or...
Virginia's unemployment rate remained at the lowest rate in three years in April and is still below the national average.
Virginia's unemployment rate remained at the lowest rate in three years in April and is still below the national average.
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New Hampshire's Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center is changing the way it handles knee replacement surgeries based on the results of a data-sharing project aimed at improving health care quality and lowering costs.
New Hampshire's Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center is changing the way it handles knee replacement surgeries based on the results of a data-sharing project aimed at improving health care quality and lowering costs.
The first tropical storm of the hurricane season has formed off the coast of South Carolina with top winds of 60 mph (97 kph), but it isn't threatening land.
The first tropical storm of the hurricane season has formed off the coast of South Carolina with top winds of 60 mph (97 kph), but it isn't threatening land.
A Suffolk police spokeswoman says a man suspected of attacking an officer after a traffic stop has been arrested.
A Suffolk police spokeswoman says a man suspected of attacking an officer after a traffic stop has been arrested.
A Virginia Beach man who admitted shining a laser at a police helicopter has been sentenced to five years' probation and fined $5,000.
A Virginia Beach man who admitted shining a laser at a police helicopter has been sentenced to five years' probation and fined $5,000.
Carilion Clinic says one of its medical helicopters came within 1,000 feet of three military jets after dropping off a patient.
Carilion Clinic says one of its medical helicopters came within 1,000 feet of three military jets after dropping off a patient.
The Caroline County farm where champion racehorse Secretariat was born is headed to auction.
The Caroline County farm where champion racehorse Secretariat was born is headed to auction.
A helium shortage is threatening to deflate a western New York museum's plans for the July 4 launch of a manned balloon like the ones used in the Civil War to guide Union artillery against Confederate positions.
A helium shortage is threatening to deflate a western New York museum's plans for the July 4 launch of a manned balloon like the ones used in the Civil War to guide Union artillery against Confederate positions.
An elk restoration project has begun in Buchanan County.
An elk restoration project has begun in Buchanan County.
The lawyer for Cody Journell says the Virginia Tech kicker has reached an agreement with prosecutors to plead guilty to a reduced charge stemming from a December incident.
The lawyer for Cody Journell says the Virginia Tech kicker has reached an agreement with prosecutors to plead guilty to a reduced charge stemming from a December incident.
Television journalist Katie Couric will be the University of Virginia's commencement speaker this weekend.
Television journalist Katie Couric will be the University of Virginia's commencement speaker this weekend.
A historical marker making its debut in Mineral recognizes the remarkable story of Henry "Box" Brown.
A historical marker making its debut in Mineral recognizes the remarkable story of Henry "Box" Brown.
An Armed Forces Day welcome home parade in Richmond is honoring returning Iraq War veterans.
An Armed Forces Day welcome home parade in Richmond is honoring returning Iraq War veterans.
Road crews will shut down the outer loop of the Capital Beltway overnight Saturday in northern Virginia, just north of Springfield, for construction work on the beltway's Express Lanes project.
Road crews will shut down the outer loop of the Capital Beltway overnight Saturday in northern Virginia, just north of Springfield, for construction work on the beltway's Express Lanes project.
A Virginia National Guard aviation battalion is honoring about 300 soldiers for their service in Iraq.
A Virginia National Guard aviation battalion is honoring about 300 soldiers for their service in Iraq.
Washington chef Jose Andres is being called up to the White House kitchen to serve lunch for the spouses of leaders attending the global economic summit at Camp David.
Washington chef Jose Andres is being called up to the White House kitchen to serve lunch for the spouses of leaders attending the global economic summit at Camp David.
An airline pilot is accused of trying to board a flight at Buffalo for New York City with a loaded revolver in his bag, and authorities believe he'd been flying with it for two days.
An airline pilot is accused of trying to board a flight at Buffalo for New York City with a loaded revolver in his bag, and authorities believe he'd been flying with it for two days.
Dominion Resources is filing suit challenging a claim by the Sierra Club, which says it has the right to block the company's plans to export liquefied natural gas from a southern Maryland terminal.
Dominion Resources is filing suit challenging a claim by the Sierra Club, which says it has the right to block the company's plans to export liquefied natural gas from a southern Maryland terminal.
An airline pilot is accused of trying to board a flight to New York City with a loaded revolver in his bag, and federal authorities believe he'd been flying with it for two days.
An airline pilot is accused of trying to board a flight to New York City with a loaded revolver in his bag, and federal authorities believe he'd been flying with it for two days.
Novelist Philip Roth, Jeffrey Eugenides who wrote "The Virgin Suicides," mystery writer Patricia Cornwell and singer Jewel are joining the lineup of authors for the 2012 National Book Festival on the National Mall later this...
Novelist Philip Roth, Jeffrey Eugenides who wrote "The Virgin Suicides," mystery writer Patricia Cornwell and singer Jewel are joining the lineup of authors for the 2012 National Book Festival on the National Mall later this...
A federal appeals court on Friday upheld a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, rejecting an Alabama county's challenge to the landmark civil rights law.
A federal appeals court on Friday upheld a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, rejecting an Alabama county's challenge to the landmark civil rights law.
Gov. Bob McDonnell signed new polling place identification requirements into law and along with it has ordered new voter ID cards sent to every registered Virginia voter.
Gov. Bob McDonnell signed new polling place identification requirements into law and along with it has ordered new voter ID cards sent to every registered Virginia voter.
Thirteen men and women have been convicted of smuggling millions of dollars' worth of the illegal African drug khat (COT).
Thirteen men and women have been convicted of smuggling millions of dollars' worth of the illegal African drug khat (COT).
While Mitt Romney faults President Barack Obama for a weak American economy, Republican governors across the country are trumpeting business growth and falling unemployment.
While Mitt Romney faults President Barack Obama for a weak American economy, Republican governors across the country are trumpeting business growth and falling unemployment.
Drivers who took the toll road connecting Washington Dulles International Airport with Leesburg, Va. this week helped to raise about $260,000 for local organizations.
Drivers who took the toll road connecting Washington Dulles International Airport with Leesburg, Va. this week helped to raise about $260,000 for local organizations.
A Maryland teenager has won $75,000 for coming up with a screening method for early-stage pancreatic cancer.
A Maryland teenager has won $75,000 for coming up with a screening method for early-stage pancreatic cancer.
Former Franklin County Sheriff Ewell Hunt is facing another wrongful death lawsuit.
Former Franklin County Sheriff Ewell Hunt is facing another wrongful death lawsuit.
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is paying homage to religious freedom and the separation of church and state in a graduation speech at Georgetown University, after Catholic church authorities lambasted...
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is paying homage to religious freedom and the separation of church and state in a graduation speech at Georgetown University, after Catholic church authorities lambasted...
The relative of a woman who once worked as a slave for the founder of a western Kentucky city will help celebrate the marking of his grave.
The relative of a woman who once worked as a slave for the founder of a western Kentucky city will help celebrate the marking of his grave.
A psychologist says a lack of empathy shown by a Michigan serial stabbing suspect when discussing victims is a key factor in his belief that the man is criminally responsible for his actions.
A psychologist says a lack of empathy shown by a Michigan serial stabbing suspect when discussing victims is a key factor in his belief that the man is criminally responsible for his actions.
An Army veteran is appealing a Virginia Department of Motor Vehicle's decision that deemed his license plate offensive.
An Army veteran is appealing a Virginia Department of Motor Vehicle's decision that deemed his license plate offensive.
Cumberland Gap Tunnel is back to four lanes after the completion of a $1.5 million repair project to replace the rocks under the concrete slab of the road.
Cumberland Gap Tunnel is back to four lanes after the completion of a $1.5 million repair project to replace the rocks under the concrete slab of the road.
Police officers in Virginia Beach have joined the opposition against extending Norfolk's light rail system to the city.
Police officers in Virginia Beach have joined the opposition against extending Norfolk's light rail system to the city.
A foundation working to repair earthquake damage at a historic home in Culpeper County is getting help from the federal government.
A foundation working to repair earthquake damage at a historic home in Culpeper County is getting help from the federal government.
A former southwest Virginia postmaster will spend a year and a day in prison for stealing more than $34,000 from the U.S. Postal Service.
A former southwest Virginia postmaster will spend a year and a day in prison for stealing more than $34,000 from the U.S. Postal Service.
An underground water main break in Rosslyn is causing some road closures, but has not affected a Metrorail station in the area.
An underground water main break in Rosslyn is causing some road closures, but has not affected a Metrorail station in the area.
A Prince William County school board member has resigned suddenly, four months after beginning his third term.
A Prince William County school board member has resigned suddenly, four months after beginning his third term.
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Jurors will hear more testimony from mental health specialists as the first trial stemming a stabbing spree in Michigan nears an end.
Jurors will hear more testimony from mental health specialists as the first trial stemming a stabbing spree in Michigan nears an end.
A vestige of the segregated South could be ending in Virginia's Wythe (with) County.
A vestige of the segregated South could be ending in Virginia's Wythe (with) County.
Virginia's state parks system is partnering with the National Park Trust to get more young people enjoying the outdoors.
Virginia's state parks system is partnering with the National Park Trust to get more young people enjoying the outdoors.
A federal appeals panel is to hear the case of an ex-CIA officer charged with leaking classified information about Iran's nuclear program to a New York Times reporter.
A federal appeals panel is to hear the case of an ex-CIA officer charged with leaking classified information about Iran's nuclear program to a New York Times reporter.
A judge's ruling striking down the ban on corporate contributions to federal candidates is up for review by an appeals court in Virginia.
A judge's ruling striking down the ban on corporate contributions to federal candidates is up for review by an appeals court in Virginia.
Virginia State Police and the families of fallen troopers will gather in suburban Richmond to remember those who died in the line of duty.
Virginia State Police and the families of fallen troopers will gather in suburban Richmond to remember those who died in the line of duty.
The Washington area's Artomatic arts festival is returning to Crystal City in a former office building slated for demolition.
The Washington area's Artomatic arts festival is returning to Crystal City in a former office building slated for demolition.
The federal agent charged in a fatal shooting at a Waikiki McDonald's restaurant claims he was performing his duties as a law enforcement officer and is immune from prosecution.
The federal agent charged in a fatal shooting at a Waikiki McDonald's restaurant claims he was performing his duties as a law enforcement officer and is immune from prosecution.
The U.S. Forest Service has closed portions of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia because of heavy rain and flooding.
The U.S. Forest Service has closed portions of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia because of heavy rain and flooding.
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney says he'll run his first TV ad of the general campaign in a couple of days.
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney says he'll run his first TV ad of the general campaign in a couple of days.
A veteran mechanic is dead after a three-story fall at an Alpha Natural Resources coal processing plant in southern West Virginia.
A veteran mechanic is dead after a three-story fall at an Alpha Natural Resources coal processing plant in southern West Virginia.
Police say a jail officer in Prince William County plotted to have a man arrested and then left exposed to a sexual assault at the jail.
Police say a jail officer in Prince William County plotted to have a man arrested and then left exposed to a sexual assault at the jail.
Dominion Virginia Power is proposing an incentive to encourage customers to install solar panels and sell the electricity to company.
Dominion Virginia Power is proposing an incentive to encourage customers to install solar panels and sell the electricity to company.
Sixty equines have been seized by Dinwiddie County Animal Control due to signs of malnourishment and lack of proper treatment.
Sixty equines have been seized by Dinwiddie County Animal Control due to signs of malnourishment and lack of proper treatment.
A longtime news manager at The Tampa Tribune has been chosen as the new executive editor.
A longtime news manager at The Tampa Tribune has been chosen as the new executive editor.
Officials are investigating a noose found hanging from a tree at a suburban Richmond high school.
Officials are investigating a noose found hanging from a tree at a suburban Richmond high school.
The Air Force says people who live near F-22 bases shouldn't see significant changes in how or where the aircraft are flying following new restrictions that will limit how far away from bases the stealth fighter jets can...
The Air Force says people who live near F-22 bases shouldn't see significant changes in how or where the aircraft are flying following new restrictions that will limit how far away from bases the stealth fighter jets can...
Members of the Commonwealth Transportation Board say completion of the Coalfields Expressway is critical for southwest Virginia's economy.
Members of the Commonwealth Transportation Board say completion of the Coalfields Expressway is critical for southwest Virginia's economy.
A runner is suing organizers of the Filthy 5K Mud Run in Richmond over an accident during the 2010 race that that left him partially paralyzed.
A runner is suing organizers of the Filthy 5K Mud Run in Richmond over an accident during the 2010 race that that left him partially paralyzed.
Drivers are being encouraged to take the toll road connecting Washington Dulles International Airport with Leesburg, Va. to help out several local organizations.
Drivers are being encouraged to take the toll road connecting Washington Dulles International Airport with Leesburg, Va. to help out several local organizations.
A Virginia underground mining equipment manufacturer is being acquired by General Electric.
A Virginia underground mining equipment manufacturer is being acquired by General Electric.
Prince William County police say two people have been shot and injured at a home in the Dumfries area.
Prince William County police say two people have been shot and injured at a home in the Dumfries area.
Firefighters in Virginia Beach are against bringing light rail to the city due to concerns that it could take funding away from public safety and other needs.
Firefighters in Virginia Beach are against bringing light rail to the city due to concerns that it could take funding away from public safety and other needs.
Fairfax County police say a man has died after being found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in a car in the Mount Vernon area.
Fairfax County police say a man has died after being found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in a car in the Mount Vernon area.
The defense is getting its turn in the first murder trial stemming from a series of summer stabbings in a Michigan community in 2010.
The defense is getting its turn in the first murder trial stemming from a series of summer stabbings in a Michigan community in 2010.
More than 1,000 Civil War re-enactors are packing their hardtack and wool uniforms for the 148th anniversary of the Battle of New Market.
More than 1,000 Civil War re-enactors are packing their hardtack and wool uniforms for the 148th anniversary of the Battle of New Market.
The guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy is preparing to deploy to the Baltic Sea.
The guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy is preparing to deploy to the Baltic Sea.
Virginia Tech's Board of Visitors is set to consider several options for tuition and fee increases for the upcoming academic year.
Virginia Tech's Board of Visitors is set to consider several options for tuition and fee increases for the upcoming academic year.
A federal appeals court is set to hear the case of a Prince William County man whose murder-for-hire conviction was overturned.
A federal appeals court is set to hear the case of a Prince William County man whose murder-for-hire conviction was overturned.
Metro says shuttle buses will replace trains on a part of the orange line this weekend, leading to delays of 20 minutes for customers using the bus.
Metro says shuttle buses will replace trains on a part of the orange line this weekend, leading to delays of 20 minutes for customers using the bus.
An empty freight train has derailed in Appomattox County.
An empty freight train has derailed in Appomattox County.
Randy Tenney has been named athletic director at West Virginia Wesleyan.
Randy Tenney has been named athletic director at West Virginia Wesleyan.
A 220-mile section of the James River is now a part of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail.
A 220-mile section of the James River is now a part of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail.
Police say five people are in custody after pointing a gun at two Culpeper County schools.
Police say five people are in custody after pointing a gun at two Culpeper County schools.
Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli says Virginia will receive about $115,000 from a multistate settlement with Skechers USA Inc. over the company's shoe ads.
Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli says Virginia will receive about $115,000 from a multistate settlement with Skechers USA Inc. over the company's shoe ads.
A planned graduation speech by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius at Georgetown University is going forward, despite criticism from the Archdiocese of Washington that Sebelius is an inappropriate choice...
A planned graduation speech by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius at Georgetown University is going forward, despite criticism from the Archdiocese of Washington that Sebelius is an inappropriate choice...
A Senate committee has approved legislation to give benefits to same-sex partners of federal workers.
A Senate committee has approved legislation to give benefits to same-sex partners of federal workers.
Virginia will conduct its annual pesticide disposal program in September.
Virginia will conduct its annual pesticide disposal program in September.
TVA says its Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, which has been under a federal safety warning for a year, isn't yet ready for an inspection.
TVA says its Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, which has been under a federal safety warning for a year, isn't yet ready for an inspection.
Spotsylvania County emergency officials are working to secure drug compartments in ambulances following a recent string of thefts.
Spotsylvania County emergency officials are working to secure drug compartments in ambulances following a recent string of thefts.
A Waynesboro man will spend two years on probation for participating in a scheme to steal tactical flashlights from the Virginia Army National Guard.
A Waynesboro man will spend two years on probation for participating in a scheme to steal tactical flashlights from the Virginia Army National Guard.
A memorial service will honor the life of Watergate figure-turned-evangelist Charles Colson.
A memorial service will honor the life of Watergate figure-turned-evangelist Charles Colson.
Fairfax County police say two men have been arrested and charged in the bludgeoning and rape of a woman in the Merrifield area last week.
Fairfax County police say two men have been arrested and charged in the bludgeoning and rape of a woman in the Merrifield area last week.
Fairfax County police are investigating the theft of an antique coin and bank note collection worth up to $500,000.
Fairfax County police are investigating the theft of an antique coin and bank note collection worth up to $500,000.
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Friday is Bike To Work Day and more than 10,000 are expected to take part in the Washington area.
Friday is Bike To Work Day and more than 10,000 are expected to take part in the Washington area.
A memorial service will honor the life of Watergate figure-turned-evangelist Charles Colson.
A memorial service will honor the life of Watergate figure-turned-evangelist Charles Colson.
The 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell will give representatives from the Tennessee Valley Authority a tour of the Army installation.
The 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell will give representatives from the Tennessee Valley Authority a tour of the Army installation.
An independent group favoring Republican candidate Mitt Romney is spending $25 million on a monthlong advertising campaign in 10 states against President Barack Obama.
An independent group favoring Republican candidate Mitt Romney is spending $25 million on a monthlong advertising campaign in 10 states against President Barack Obama.
A former mortgage company executive convicted of orchestrating a nearly $3 billion fraud scheme is asking a federal appeals panel to reverse his conviction and send his case back to a lower court.
A former mortgage company executive convicted of orchestrating a nearly $3 billion fraud scheme is asking a federal appeals panel to reverse his conviction and send his case back to a lower court.
The former prime minister of Somalia is asking a federal appeals court in Richmond to rule that he can't be sued over alleged war crimes.
The former prime minister of Somalia is asking a federal appeals court in Richmond to rule that he can't be sued over alleged war crimes.
Approximately 1,800 Virginia farmers will be surveyed next month so federal agriculture officials can get a clearer picture of the nation's crops.
Approximately 1,800 Virginia farmers will be surveyed next month so federal agriculture officials can get a clearer picture of the nation's crops.
An attorney for former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder's debt-ridden slavery museum is seeking a three-week delay of a milestone hearing in the museum's federal bankruptcy case.
An attorney for former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder's debt-ridden slavery museum is seeking a three-week delay of a milestone hearing in the museum's federal bankruptcy case.
Betty White is headed to Washington and her agenda includes donkeys and elephants - but not the kind roaming on Capitol Hill.
Betty White is headed to Washington and her agenda includes donkeys and elephants - but not the kind roaming on Capitol Hill.
Prosecutors have charged a Virginia prisoner in the 2005 murders of two girls found stabbed in a northern Illinois forest preserve.
Prosecutors have charged a Virginia prisoner in the 2005 murders of two girls found stabbed in a northern Illinois forest preserve.
Virginia's revenue collections rose more than 10 percent in April compared with a year ago, putting the state ahead of the revenue forecast for the year.
Virginia's revenue collections rose more than 10 percent in April compared with a year ago, putting the state ahead of the revenue forecast for the year.
A federal audit of the board that oversees Dulles and Reagan airports is questioning the board's policies for awarding contracts and reimbursing travel expenses.
A federal audit of the board that oversees Dulles and Reagan airports is questioning the board's policies for awarding contracts and reimbursing travel expenses.
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has limited the flights of the F-22 fighter jet to regions where pilots can quickly land the plane if they experience oxygen problems.
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has limited the flights of the F-22 fighter jet to regions where pilots can quickly land the plane if they experience oxygen problems.
Three Virginia men and a New York man have been sentenced in a cigarette smuggling case.
Three Virginia men and a New York man have been sentenced in a cigarette smuggling case.
Longwood University President Patrick Finnegan plans to step down because of health problems.
Longwood University President Patrick Finnegan plans to step down because of health problems.
Virginia Beach police are asking residents to call 911 if they see a bear.
Virginia Beach police are asking residents to call 911 if they see a bear.
Attorneys for the state are fighting to keep a man on Virginia's death row after a federal court said his claims of mental deficiency were enough to warrant an appeal. The Attorney General's Office will argue before...
Attorneys for the state are fighting to keep a man on Virginia's death row after a federal court said his claims of mental deficiency were enough to warrant an appeal. The Attorney General's Office will argue before...
The city of Hagerstown is pushing to have a downtown minor-league baseball stadium built by the 2015 season.
The city of Hagerstown is pushing to have a downtown minor-league baseball stadium built by the 2015 season.
Two West Virginia rivers are now listed among the nation's 10 most endangered.
Two West Virginia rivers are now listed among the nation's 10 most endangered.
The Tennessee Valley Authority is increasing its fuel adjustment charge by 0.7 percent in June.
The Tennessee Valley Authority is increasing its fuel adjustment charge by 0.7 percent in June.
A super PAC supporting President Barack Obama is airing a new ad in five states questioning Republican Mitt Romney's commitment to workers.
A super PAC supporting President Barack Obama is airing a new ad in five states questioning Republican Mitt Romney's commitment to workers.
Two men have been sentenced for their roles in a scheme to steal tactical flashlights from the Virginia Army National Guard.
Two men have been sentenced for their roles in a scheme to steal tactical flashlights from the Virginia Army National Guard.
A homeless man in Roanoke has pleaded guilty to charges of threatening to kill President Barack Obama.
A homeless man in Roanoke has pleaded guilty to charges of threatening to kill President Barack Obama.
Active-duty military personnel and their dependents will soon be able to enter every national park for free.
Active-duty military personnel and their dependents will soon be able to enter every national park for free.
A Civil War battle that produced three Medals of Honor is being commemorated in the former capital of the Confederacy.
A Civil War battle that produced three Medals of Honor is being commemorated in the former capital of the Confederacy.
A piece of U.S. history handed down through generations of a West Virginia family is now on display at the National Museum of the Marine Corps.
A piece of U.S. history handed down through generations of a West Virginia family is now on display at the National Museum of the Marine Corps.
Attorneys for the state are fighting to keep a man on Virginia's death row after a federal court said his claims of mental deficiency were enough to warrant an appeal.
Attorneys for the state are fighting to keep a man on Virginia's death row after a federal court said his claims of mental deficiency were enough to warrant an appeal.
A North Carolina man convicted of supporting a terrorist organization is asking an appeals court for a new trial, or at least a new sentencing hearing.
A North Carolina man convicted of supporting a terrorist organization is asking an appeals court for a new trial, or at least a new sentencing hearing.
A National Academy of Sciences panel that examined the prospect of uranium mining in Virginia has scheduled its final meeting on the report.
A National Academy of Sciences panel that examined the prospect of uranium mining in Virginia has scheduled its final meeting on the report.
The House of Delegates, voting in Tuesday's wee morning hours, has blocked an openly gay Richmond prosecutor from appointment to a general district judgeship in the city.
The House of Delegates, voting in Tuesday's wee morning hours, has blocked an openly gay Richmond prosecutor from appointment to a general district judgeship in the city.
Delaware's tall ship is ready to set sail.
Delaware's tall ship is ready to set sail.
Designers from architect Frank Gehry's firm are preparing to unveil some changes to a planned memorial honoring President Dwight D. Eisenhower in Washington after hearing complaints from members of Ike's family.
Designers from architect Frank Gehry's firm are preparing to unveil some changes to a planned memorial honoring President Dwight D. Eisenhower in Washington after hearing complaints from members of Ike's family.
A Nevada woman has pleaded guilty in Richmond to participating in a college savings scam.
A Nevada woman has pleaded guilty in Richmond to participating in a college savings scam.
A Vietnam-era grenade found on the grounds of Fort Lee has been destroyed.
A Vietnam-era grenade found on the grounds of Fort Lee has been destroyed.
LightSquared Inc., which hoped to create an independent wireless broadband network in the U.S., has filed for bankruptcy protection.
LightSquared Inc., which hoped to create an independent wireless broadband network in the U.S., has filed for bankruptcy protection.
Federal authorities have paid tribute to a man they say was the first black U.S. law enforcement official killed in the line of duty after Reconstruction.
Federal authorities have paid tribute to a man they say was the first black U.S. law enforcement official killed in the line of duty after Reconstruction.
The Navy is creating a new command that will be responsible for conducting high-level security near ports, providing protection for certain ships operating in coastal waterways and to sometimes take part in offensive combat.
The Navy is creating a new command that will be responsible for conducting high-level security near ports, providing protection for certain ships operating in coastal waterways and to sometimes take part in offensive combat.
A huge power transmission line for wind farms planned off the East Coast has cleared a regulatory hurdle, although construction is still years away.
A huge power transmission line for wind farms planned off the East Coast has cleared a regulatory hurdle, although construction is still years away.
Dominion Virginia Power is facing additional federal inspections at its North Anna Nuclear Power Station in central Virginia.
Dominion Virginia Power is facing additional federal inspections at its North Anna Nuclear Power Station in central Virginia.
The U.S. Coast Guard's Air Station Sitka is getting a new leader.
The U.S. Coast Guard's Air Station Sitka is getting a new leader.
The Libertarian Party is challenging a state law that allows only Virginia residents to circulate petitions to get minor party candidates on the general election ballot.
The Libertarian Party is challenging a state law that allows only Virginia residents to circulate petitions to get minor party candidates on the general election ballot.
A new program in Virginia will make it easier for veterans to get jobs in the transportation industry.
A new program in Virginia will make it easier for veterans to get jobs in the transportation industry.
Three experts on mine and workplace safety and health have been selected to research ways to make U.S. coal mines safer.
Three experts on mine and workplace safety and health have been selected to research ways to make U.S. coal mines safer.
The Alexandria City Council has approved a far-reaching plan to redevelop the Beauregard area.
The Alexandria City Council has approved a far-reaching plan to redevelop the Beauregard area.
The Minnesota organizers of the 2012 Great American Think-Off have named the four finalists who'll square off in this year's debate.
The Minnesota organizers of the 2012 Great American Think-Off have named the four finalists who'll square off in this year's debate.
Sentencing hearings are set in Pittsylvania County Circuit Court for two men convicted of making illegal whiskey.
Sentencing hearings are set in Pittsylvania County Circuit Court for two men convicted of making illegal whiskey.
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Any good politician knows the importance of finding common ground with a local audience. It's Speechmaking 101, whether accomplished through strategic praise for sports teams, cultural treasures or local figures.
Any good politician knows the importance of finding common ground with a local audience. It's Speechmaking 101, whether accomplished through strategic praise for sports teams, cultural treasures or local figures.
The state and federal governments are allocating $1.69 million to clean up damage caused by acid mine drainage from abandoned coal mines in southwest Virginia.
The state and federal governments are allocating $1.69 million to clean up damage caused by acid mine drainage from abandoned coal mines in southwest Virginia.
A campaign to raise funds to complete a four-mile section of the Roanoke River Greenway is being launched this week.
A campaign to raise funds to complete a four-mile section of the Roanoke River Greenway is being launched this week.
A West Virginia woman has been sentenced to five years in prison for trying to arrange the murder of a Virginia resident.
A West Virginia woman has been sentenced to five years in prison for trying to arrange the murder of a Virginia resident.
A Prince George County woman has died in a fire at the mobile home she was renting.
A Prince George County woman has died in a fire at the mobile home she was renting.
They're remembering a dramatic but oft forgotten chapter of American history on the South Carolina coast.
They're remembering a dramatic but oft forgotten chapter of American history on the South Carolina coast.
New England fishermen looking for relief after a debilitating cut in the yellowtail flounder catch may soon find help from the booming scallop industry.
New England fishermen looking for relief after a debilitating cut in the yellowtail flounder catch may soon find help from the booming scallop industry.
Gov. Bob McDonnell says the final year of the single, nonrenewable term Virginia affords him may be the right time for him to push sweeping tax and fiscal reforms as his legacy.
Gov. Bob McDonnell says the final year of the single, nonrenewable term Virginia affords him may be the right time for him to push sweeping tax and fiscal reforms as his legacy.
States across the country are stiffening penalties for domestic violence assaults that involve attempts to strangle someone.
States across the country are stiffening penalties for domestic violence assaults that involve attempts to strangle someone.
Thousands of members of a historic church in northern Virginia are holding their final Sunday services in their centuries-old home after losing a long-running court battle.
Thousands of members of a historic church in northern Virginia are holding their final Sunday services in their centuries-old home after losing a long-running court battle.
St. Mary's College of Maryland has turned a dorm recreation room into a campus bar to help promote responsible drinking.
St. Mary's College of Maryland has turned a dorm recreation room into a campus bar to help promote responsible drinking.
Gov. McDonnell joined military officials and others Saturday at the Norfolk Navy base to mark Military Appreciation Month.
Gov. McDonnell joined military officials and others Saturday at the Norfolk Navy base to mark Military Appreciation Month.
A fledgling low-fare airline has run into trouble from federal regulators after it sold memberships to its traveler club before obtaining federal permission to do business.
A fledgling low-fare airline has run into trouble from federal regulators after it sold memberships to its traveler club before obtaining federal permission to do business.
Liberty University is seeking to compete at the Division I level for its football program.
Liberty University is seeking to compete at the Division I level for its football program.
Dominion Virginia Power says it has canceled a proposed solar-energy electricity project in Southside Virginia, blaming delays in the development of crucial battery technology.
Dominion Virginia Power says it has canceled a proposed solar-energy electricity project in Southside Virginia, blaming delays in the development of crucial battery technology.
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Mitt Romney is steering clear of the fight over gay marriage and talking about his commitments to his own family in a commencement address at a conservative Christian university.
Mitt Romney is steering clear of the fight over gay marriage and talking about his commitments to his own family in a commencement address at a conservative Christian university.
With a month remaining before the Republican U.S. Senate primary, Tea Party leader Jamie Radtke has repeatedly criticized front-runner George Allen in the second of three U.S. Senate debates.
With a month remaining before the Republican U.S. Senate primary, Tea Party leader Jamie Radtke has repeatedly criticized front-runner George Allen in the second of three U.S. Senate debates.
A divided federal appeals court in Virginia has revived two lawsuits by former Iraqi detainees who claimed civilian interrogators and translators participated in their torture at the Abu Ghraib prison.
A divided federal appeals court in Virginia has revived two lawsuits by former Iraqi detainees who claimed civilian interrogators and translators participated in their torture at the Abu Ghraib prison.
Some Virginia police officers are hopping on bicycles to honor fellow officers who died in the line of duty.
Some Virginia police officers are hopping on bicycles to honor fellow officers who died in the line of duty.
In-state students attending Virginia Commonwealth University during the upcoming academic year will pay nearly 4 percent more in tuition and mandatory fees.
In-state students attending Virginia Commonwealth University during the upcoming academic year will pay nearly 4 percent more in tuition and mandatory fees.
A federal appeals court says Virginia prison officials must consider creating a religious exemption to their policy prohibiting inmates from wearing beards.
A federal appeals court says Virginia prison officials must consider creating a religious exemption to their policy prohibiting inmates from wearing beards.
A decorated Navy veteran is seeking clemency for a federal fraternization conviction in Virginia that he says has prevented him from getting a civilian job.
A decorated Navy veteran is seeking clemency for a federal fraternization conviction in Virginia that he says has prevented him from getting a civilian job.
Two Tennessee men have been charged in a mortgage fraud scheme that prosecutors say totaled $45 million in losses and involved victims in five states.
Two Tennessee men have been charged in a mortgage fraud scheme that prosecutors say totaled $45 million in losses and involved victims in five states.
Police have arrested an 18-year-old and charged him with vandalizing an under-construction mosque in Chantilly.
Police have arrested an 18-year-old and charged him with vandalizing an under-construction mosque in Chantilly.
The Tennessee Valley Authority is reporting that reservoir levels in East Tennessee are already at mid-summer highs.
The Tennessee Valley Authority is reporting that reservoir levels in East Tennessee are already at mid-summer highs.
Charlottesville's decades-long streak of receiving top bond ratings for municipalities remains unbroken.
Charlottesville's decades-long streak of receiving top bond ratings for municipalities remains unbroken.
Republican Mitt Romney is trying to return the focus of his campaign to the sluggish economic recovery.
Republican Mitt Romney is trying to return the focus of his campaign to the sluggish economic recovery.
Thousands of Virginia's Baptists are set to gather in Richmond next week.
Thousands of Virginia's Baptists are set to gather in Richmond next week.
First lady Michelle Obama is to speak at Virginia Tech's spring commencement.
First lady Michelle Obama is to speak at Virginia Tech's spring commencement.
The nine people killed in a Metrorail crash in June 2009 in northeast Washington will be honored with a plaque near the crash site.
The nine people killed in a Metrorail crash in June 2009 in northeast Washington will be honored with a plaque near the crash site.
