VA State News
Norfolk Southern changes policy on overheated bearings, months after Ohio derailment
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A minor coal train derailment in Virginia in early July prompted Norfolk Southern to rethink the way it...
Read moreJennifer Brady wins her first WTA Tour match in 2 years at the DC Open
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jennifer Brady won her first WTA Tour match in two years on Tuesday, overwhelming 28th-ranked Anhelina Kalinina 6-2, 6-1 in a...
Read moreJill Biden says exercise including spin classes and jogging helps her find ‘inner strength’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Spin classes when she's on the road. Biking near her Delaware beach home. Jogging on the White...
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Virginia Republicans offer concession on tax plan as budget stalemate drags on
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The top budget negotiator for Virginia House Republicans said Monday he offered a major compromise nearly...
Read moreEnvironmental groups say they’ll sue to block Virginia from leaving greenhouse gas compact
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A coalition of environmental groups announced plans Monday to file a lawsuit to try to block...
Read moreJoey Meneses homers, drives in 3 runs as the Nationals rally past the Brewers 5-3
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joey Meneses homered and drove in three runs, and the rebuilding Washington Nationals handed the playoff-contending Milwaukee...
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Violent crime is rising in the nation’s capital. DC seeks solutions as Congress keeps close watch
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pamela Smith’s voice soared and quivered like a preacher in midsermon as she recalled her troubled childhood...
Read moreChris Buescher wins at Richmond and secures spot in NASCAR playoffs
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Chris Buescher was already in good position to qualify for NASCAR's playoffs. Now, even something remarkable...
Read moreMedal of Honor recipient watches as warship bearing his name is christened in Maine
BATH, Maine (AP) — Marine 1st Lt. Harvey “Barney” Barnum jumped to the ground when he came under fire during...
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Unapologetic Hamlin says NASCAR’s point system encourages in-race urgency and aggression
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Denny Hamlin is not offering any apologies for the move he made last weekend at Pocono...
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