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DHS may have violated state election law, Virginia's AG says after whistleblower report

By Associated Press

Why Chesapeake blue crabs remain at risk despite an unusual rebound this year

After half a decade of worryingly low numbers, the Chesapeake Bay's blue crab population appears to be fighting its way out of a slump. Scientists still have no clear explanation for why, and say the growth deserves cautious optimism.

By Jaylan A. Sims

25th anniversary of September 11 attacks in New York

PHOTOS: Americans mark 25th anniversary of 9/11

Ceremonies were held at memorial sites in New York City, northern Virginia and southwestern Pennsylvania, where people laid wreaths and flowers, held moments of silence and loved ones read the names of the victims.

By Steff Staples

Your guide to the 25th anniversary events happening at the 9/11 memorial sites

Here’s a short guide to three 9/11 sites and the events taking place there on the 25th anniversary.

By Joshua Barajas

'Right to race' laws aim to protect racetracks from noise complaints

Across the country, small, local racetracks are under threat from noise and nuisance lawsuits from nearby property owners. That’s prompting some state legislatures to protect what supporters call the “right to race.” Digital reporter Tim McPhillips traveled to a track…

By Tim McPhillips, Ian Couzens

Judge orders Virginia county to replace Confederate names it restored to schools in 2024

By Associated Press

A federal judge has sided with the Virginia NAACP in its lawsuit against a county school board's reinstatement of Confederate military names to two schools, saying the decision discriminated against Black students and ordering the board to change the schools'…

Takeaways from Tuesday's elections in Michigan and more

By Mike Catalini, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

Democrats need to rack up as many wins as possible to take back the U.S. Senate, so the party has little room for error.

Virginia Democrats pick establishment nominees for 2 House seats they hope to flip

By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press

In Virginia, Democratic primary voters have a history of rewarding moderate candidates, a trend that continued on Tuesday.

Live Results: Virginia midterm primaries

For the third time in nine months, Virginia residents will vote in a statewide election on Tuesday.

Virginia Democrats to pick nominees in House seats they hope to flip in midterms

By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press

Virginia voters are set to pick their nominees for this year’s congressional midterm elections, capping a primary season marked by upheaval thanks to Democrats’ failed redistricting initiative.