Aug 04 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. Continue reading
Aug 04 What to watch in the Aug. 4 primaries in Michigan and beyond By Mike Catalini, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Michigan will offer the country its clearest gauge yet on the direction of the Democratic Party. Continue reading
Jul 03 Watch 5:49 How climate change and rising seas endanger historic sites like Jamestown, Virginia By Ben Tracy As the country celebrates its 250th anniversary, rising seas and coastal erosion are putting some of America’s most historic places at risk. For our ongoing series, Tipping Point, special correspondent Ben Tracy with Climate Central reports from Jamestown, Virginia, where… Continue watching
Jun 16 Watch 7:38 Shockoe Institute explores enduring impact of slavery and how to expand freedom today By Amna Nawaz, Anne Azzi Davenport, Hunter Bonaparte, Jiaya Echevarria The Shockoe Institute in Richmond, Virginia, opened its doors this spring to try to open minds about the enduring impact of enslavement and how to seek solutions to improve civic life now. Amna Nawaz has a look at the effort… Continue watching
May 30 Bus driver charged after Virginia crash kills 5, including family headed to wedding By Ed White, Associated Press A family of four from Massachusetts who were killed when a bus crashed into multiple vehicles in Virginia were traveling to a wedding with a carload of homemade desserts for the celebration. Continue reading
May 29 Bus crashes into cars on Virginia interstate, killing 5 people, state police say By Erik Verduzco, Allen G. Breed, Associated Press A bus crashed into vehicles slowing for a work zone on Interstate 95 in Virginia early Friday, killing five people and injuring dozens, including the driver, authorities said. Continue reading
May 29 Bus hits cars in Virginia, killing 5 people and injuring 34, state police say By Associated Press A bus struck six vehicles on Interstate 95 in Virginia as traffic slowed for a work zone, killing five people and sending 34 to hospitals, state police said Friday. Continue reading
May 21 Design plan for Trump's proposed Washington arch is approved by Trump-appointed commission By Darlene Superville, Associated Press At a height of 250 feet, the arch would dwarf the Lincoln Memorial and be close to half the height of the Washington Monument, an obelisk that is about 555 feet tall. Continue reading
May 19 School official did nothing after being told about a 6-year-old student with a gun, prosecutor says By John Raby, Associated Press An assistant principal at a Virginia elementary school shook off repeated warnings that a 6-year-old student had a gun that was later used to shoot his teacher, a prosecutor said Tuesday. Continue reading
May 18 Trial begins for former Virginia assistant principal after 6-year-old student shot teacher By Associated Press A former Virginia assistant principal is on trial, accused of ignoring warnings that a student brought a loaded gun to an elementary school. Continue reading