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November 6, 2020 at 4:18 pm

Virginia prosecutor finds 2018 police shooting justified

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The fatal police shooting of an unarmed Black man who ran onto a highway during a mental health crisis was justified,...

October 31, 2020 at 2:14 pm

Halloween in the pandemic: Costumes and candy, at a distance VIEW

Ghosts, skeletons, princesses and black cats roamed the streets as usual this Halloween, but they kept their distance, wore face coverings and carried hand sanitizer...

October 24, 2020 at 5:23 am

After 200 years, Virginia to let judges decide sentences

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Defense attorneys call it “the jury penalty.” It’s a centuries-old sentencing system in Virginia that calls for juries to decide punishment...

October 14, 2020 at 6:33 am

Federal judge extends Virginia voter registration deadline

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday extended the deadline for registering to vote in Virginia by 48 hours after the state's online...

FILE – In this Sept. 18, 2020 file photo, Alexandria residents wait in a socially distance line to cast their ballots for the November presidential election on first day of early voting in Virginia, at the Voter Registration Office in Alexandria, Va. A severed fiber optic cable shut down Virginia’s online voter registration system Tuesday, Oct. 13 the last day to register before the November general election. The Virginia Department of Elections said in statement on Twitter that a â€œfiber cutâ€ was affecting connectivity for multiple agencies, including the citizen portal and registrar’s offices, and technicians were working to repair the problem. (John McDonnell/The Washington Post via AP, File) DCWAP601 DCWAP601

October 13, 2020 at 9:05 am

Cut cable shuts down Virginia voter portal; lawsuit filed

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — An accidentally severed fiber optic cable that shut down Virginia's online voter registration system for several hours Tuesday, the last day...

October 10, 2020 at 8:56 am

Families seek new investigations into old police killings VIEW

Richmond, Va. (AP) — One man died after a police officer in New York state told him to move his illegally parked car. Another, in...

October 10, 2020 at 8:17 am

Families seek new investigations into old police killings VIEW

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — One man died a decade ago after a police officer in New York state told him to move his illegally parked...

October 9, 2020 at 8:54 am

Man featured on ‘Tiger King’ charged with animal cruelty

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A wild animal trainer featured in the popular “Tiger King” series on Netflix has been indicted in Virginia on animal cruelty...

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October 1, 2020 at 9:12 am

Ex-Virginia House speaker files papers to run for governor

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Former Virginia House Speaker Kirk Cox has filed paperwork with the state to run for governor next year, joining a small...

September 23, 2020 at 10:25 am

Insanity defense planned in Appalachian Trail killing

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Massachusetts man charged with killing an Appalachian Trail hiker and attacking another with a hunting knife in Virginia plans to...