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September 25, 2016

As Clinton focuses on debate, Trump says he'd champion women

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is arguing that he'll do more to help women from the White House than ...

September 23, 2016

CAA to move women's golf event from NC if law not repealed

The Colonial Athletic Association has announced it will pull its women's golf championship from North Carolina unless a state ...

September 23, 2016

Foreign hacker who aided Islamic State gets 20 years in US

A computer hacker who helped the Islamic State by providing names of more than 1,000 U.S. government and military workers as ...

September 23, 2016

Imam in bombing suspect's hometown speaks against violence

An imam spoke against violence and in support of law enforcement during the first Friday prayer service since a local man was ...

September 22, 2016

Virginia officers won't face federal charges in stun gun use

Three Virginia police officers will not be charged with federal civil rights crimes for repeatedly using a stun gun on a ...

September 21, 2016

US Marshals capture man wanted in killing at rapper's party

Authorities have captured a man wanted in a fatal shooting during a party hosted by rapper Young Jeezy. The U.S.

September 21, 2016

Stalled front and tropical storm deluge roads, close schools

Flooding in coastal Virginia and North Carolina blocked roads and forced school closings Wednesday that affected for more ...

September 20, 2016

Court weighs fairness of life sentence for teenage killer

An attorney for a Virginia man handed life in prison without parole for his murder conviction as a teenager told a federal ...

September 19, 2016

Virginia governor spotted with Willie Nelson _ and his weed

Posing for pictures is part of every governor's job. Posing with a can of marijuana — not so much. But Virginia Gov.

September 19, 2016

Clinton focuses on Pennsylvania, a must-win state for Trump

Hillary Clinton's campaign is aggressively outworking Donald Trump in battleground Pennsylvania, a state the billionaire ...

September 18, 2016

Clinton outdoing Trump in Pennsylvania, a must-win state

Hillary Clinton's campaign is aggressively outworking Donald Trump in battleground Pennsylvania, a state the billionaire ...

September 17, 2016

Historic recognition: Washington's family tree is biracial

George Washington's adopted son was a bit of a ne'er-do-well by most accounts, including those of Washington himself, who ...

September 16, 2016

Michelle Obama makes campaign trail debut for Clinton

Stepping deeper into the political fray, Michelle Obama on Friday warned young voters against being "tired or turned off" in ...

September 16, 2016

Force Awakened: Man in Darth Vader garb slays galaxy garbage

A Virginia man troubled by litter along the highway has decided it's time for the empire to strike back. WSLS-TV reports ...

September 16, 2016

Family: $1 million settlement for police killing teen

The family of a black teenager who was shot and killed by a white police officer last year said Friday that the city of ...

September 13, 2016

Gun rights activists sue Couric over documentary edits

Virginia gun rights activists have filed a $12 million defamation lawsuit against Katie Couric and other makers of a ...

September 13, 2016

Kaine's many attacks fail to get Trump's attention

Donald Trump hasn't let many insults slide this campaign season — except when they come from Hillary Clinton's running mate.

September 12, 2016

Navy: Sailor gives birth to baby on aircraft carrier at sea

The Navy says a sailor who never reported being pregnant has given birth to a baby girl aboard an aircraft carrier at sea. U.

September 11, 2016

Record crowd watches No. 17 Vols beat Virginia Tech 45-24

Tennessee erased an early 14-point deficit at Bristol Motor Speedway almost as fast as drivers typically race around the ...