Virginia
Party animal: Drunk raccoon behind viral liquor store break-in honored with cocktail namesake
The drunken shenanigans of the raccoon have also inspired a fundraising campaign for the Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter.
Surviving Guardsman gives thumbs up after Washington shooting, but remains in serious condition
Jewish family settles discrimination case after gifted school expulsion
US elections: New Jersey, Virginia, NYC mayoral race test voter sentiment on Trump’s presidency
Walmart employee kills seven, including himself, in Virginia shooting
Six other people were confirmed dead and four were being treated at area hospitals.
Virginia shooting victim Mike Hollins leaves hospital
The shooter has been charged with three counts of second-degree murder, two counts of malicious wounding and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
3 dead, 2 injured at University of Virginia shooting, suspect in custody
The suspected shooter, Christopher Darnell Jones, is in the custody of the University of Virginia police.
US Education Department to investigate antisemitism complaint filed in Virginia school district
The US Education Department says it will investigate allegations of antisemitism within a Northern Virginia public school district brought by the Zionist Organization of America.
US midterms: Republicans on track to take control of the House
NBC News and Fox News projected John Fetterman won a critical US Senate seat in Pennsylvania, beating Republican Mehmet Oz.
US Navy tests capabilities of USVs at Virginia Beach
The USVs tested came in different sizes - from five to 36 feet (1.5 to 11 meters).
Oldest dinosaur in Africa discovered in Zimbabwe - study
The research that went into these discoveries was published on Wednesday in Nature. Mbiresaurus was a sauropodomorph, a long-necked dinosaur, and is estimated to have been about six feet tall.
Meaningful Israel education: Engaging today’s college students
Students are on a large spectrum of Israel knowledge, from knowing virtually nothing to having a full understanding of the creation and modern politics of Israel.
Virginia school district apologizes for a swastika-like logo
The district's superintendent had said that the logo was supposed to be “four hands and arms grasping together.”
New approach offers hope to chronic pain patients
Deep-brain stimulation may offer an alternative to existing chronic pain treatments, according to UVA researchers who are embarking on a clinical trial.
