Politics Oct 31 Paxton and Talarico tussle for Texas Senate seat as Trump campaigns virtually By Bill Barrow, Associated Press
Politics Oct 26 A guide to the key ballot measures voters will decide on Election Day When Americans cast their ballots in this year’s midterm elections, they’ll not only be picking who represents them in Congress, but also weighing in on a range of topics that could change their state laws and constitutions. By Maria Ramirez Uribe
Politics Oct 22 WATCH: Blanche and Patel announce charges for Democratic Virginia lawmaker Lucas Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, one of the state’s most powerful Democrats, was charged on Thursday in connection with what federal authorities alleged was a role leading a wide-ranging criminal enterprise that acquired and distributed large quantities of marijuana… By Alanna Durkin Richer, Sarah Rankin, Associated Press
Nation Oct 09 Trump's memorial arch faces a new lawsuit from Arlington County, Virginia The Arlington County Board in Virginia filed a lawsuit Thursday opposing the construction of the Triumphal Arch, becoming the first governmental body to take legal action against President Donald Trump's planned monument. By Gary Fields, Associated Press
Politics Sep 18 DHS may have violated state election law, Virginia's AG says after whistleblower report Virginia's attorney general said Thursday that the Department of Homeland Security may have violated several state laws after a whistleblower accused its employees of misrepresenting themselves on voter lookup tools to hunt for noncitizen voters. By Associated Press
Sep 11 Why Chesapeake blue crabs remain at risk despite an unusual rebound this year By Jaylan A. Sims 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. Continue reading
Sep 11 PHOTOS: Americans mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 By Steff Staples 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. Continue reading
Sep 10 Your guide to the 25th anniversary events happening at the 9/11 memorial sites By Joshua Barajas Here’s a short guide to three 9/11 sites and the events taking place there on the 25th anniversary. Continue reading
Aug 20 Watch 4:57 'Right to race' laws aim to protect racetracks from noise complaints By Tim McPhillips, Ian Couzens 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… Continue watching
Aug 07 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'… Continue reading