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Key test ahead on federal debt deal that could prevent a disastrous default
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says he feels good about the debt ceiling and budget deal negotiated with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy as the White House and congressional leaders work to ensure its passage this week in time to lift the nation's borrowing limit and prevent a potentially...
From tragedy, the love of a mom: ‘Socks for Lil Eddie’ tribute to son
CULPEPER, Va. (AP) — Eddie Servance III lived life to experience life. The Eastern View High School graduate was known for his signature long dreads, tie-dye tees and crazy socks. “He was my earth, fire, water, wind child—that cool vibe, a beautiful spirit,”...
Reform-minded prosecutors in northern Virginia face primary challenges
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — In the four years since progressive reform prosecutors swept into office across northern Virginia, they have faced constant criticism, ranging from conservatives who deride them as bleeding-heart “ Soros prosecutors ” to judges who claim they abuse their discretion. ...
Virginia man sentenced to decades in prison for 2-year-old's scalding death
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A Virginia man was sentenced Friday to decades in prison for the 2018 death of his girlfriend’s 2-year-old daughter, delaying medical help for hours after she had been scalded severely. Norfolk Circuit Judge Jack Doyle issued the sentence to John Tucker...
Dollar Tree: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (AP) — CHESAPEAKE, Va. (AP) — Dollar Tree Inc. (DLTR) on Thursday reported fiscal first-quarter earnings of $299 million. The Chesapeake, Virginia-based company said it had profit of $1.35 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $1.47...
Woman who fled US to keep child custody more than a decade ago says her lawyer encouraged flight
A Virginia woman who left the United States for more than a decade with her child to avoid sharing custody of her daughter with her former partner says her lawyer suggested she flee. In a document filed May 19 in federal court in Vermont as part of a long-running civil case, Lisa...
Grand Canyon's Wilson has 12 strikeouts in last 478 plate appearances
Jacob Wilson came of age in baseball when the dictates of analytics removed the shame of striking out if it meant hitting more home runs. The Grand Canyon shortstop considers himself a throwback to the time when striking out equated to failure. “Striking out,” he...
South Carolina moves closer to abortion ban, a Southern trend that puts pressure on Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — South Carolina became the latest state to move toward a near total abortion ban Wednesday with legislation that if enacted would leave Virginia an outlier in the South as a place that allows relatively permissive access to abortions amid a rapid rise in restrictions in the...
Appeals court upholds admissions policy at elite Virginia high school
A divided federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld the constitutionality of a new admissions policy at an elite public high school in Virginia that critics say discriminates against highly qualified Asian Americans. The 2-1 ruling from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond...
Wang, Vetrano combine for 9 RBIs, Boston College tops Virginia Tech
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Nick Wang and Joe Vetrano combined for nine RBIs — all with two outs — and Boston College opened the ACC Tournament with an 11-7 victory over Virginia Tech on Tuesday. Pool play continues on Wednesday with Virginia Tech (30-22) facing No. 3 seed Clemson...
