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Judge puts stop to governor’s effort to remove Virginia from greenhouse gas initiative

A judge has ruled that Virginia can’t withdraw from a multistate initiative designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions unless the Legislature agrees to it. The ruling issued this week by a judge in Floyd County deals a blow to Gov.

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares will seek reelection, quelling talk of a gubernatorial bid

Anxiety and dismay inside the Justice Department after Trump taps Gaetz as attorney general

Former GOP Virginia lawmaker Matt Fariss pleads guilty to felony gun and drug charges

Virginia Democrats advance efforts to protect abortion, voting rights, marriage equality

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Au pair pleads guilty to manslaughter in Virginia double-murder case

An au pair in Virginia has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a double-murder case that prosecutors say was a ruse to frame another man for murder. Juliana Peres Magalhães said in court that she and Brendan Banfield, her employer, shot another man to frame him for the stabbing death of Christine Banfield.

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Pandas arrive, and The National Zoo’s long dark panda drought is ending

Preschoolers dig into democracy with Paw Patrol election

In-person voting begins for the US presidential contest, kicking off the sprint to Election Day

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Inspector general finds no fault in Park Police shooting of Virginia man in 2017

A federal inspector general has exonerated two U.S. Park Police officers who fatally shot a Virginia man after a highway chase seven years ago.

Military veteran gets time served for making ricin out of ‘curiosity’

A Marine Corps veteran who pleaded guilty to making ricin has been sentenced to time served after authorities concluded he had no intent to harm others. Authorities feared the worst when the FBI arrested Russell Vane of Vienna, Virginia, in April.

Jury awards three former Abu Ghraib detainees $42 million in civil trial, holds contractor responsible

Candidates line up for special elections to replace Virginia senators recently elected to US House

One of two special elections has been announced to fill Virginia Senate seats vacated by newly elected U.S. House members. State Sens. John McGuire and Suhas Subramanyam landed the congressional seats on Election Day.

Virginia sends No. 23 Pittsburgh to second straight loss with 24-19 upset

Xavier Brown caught a touchdown pass and ran for another score as Virginia upset No. 23 Pittsburgh 24-19.

5 wounded in shooting at Virginia restaurant

Police say five people have been wounded in a shooting at a Virginia restaurant. A statement from the Lynchburg Police Department says officers responded to a call of shots fired late Friday at BeeBee’s Spot.

No. 19 Clemson looking to bounce back, focused on Virginia Tech

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney wasn’t particularly keen on rehashing his team’s loss to Louisville last week, discussing his chances of reaching the ACC Championship game, or talking about the recently released College Football Playoff rankings.

Longstanding US Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia says he is battling esophageal cancer

Democratic U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia said Thursday that he is battling esophageal cancer. The announcement comes after Connolly handily won his ninth House term on Tuesday. Connolly represents Virginia’s most populous county in Congress.

Clemson and Virginia Tech looking to get back on track

No. 19 Clemson lost control of its chance at the Atlantic Coast Conference title game and a spot in the College Football Playoff after last week’s 33-21 loss to Louisville. The Tigers are looking to rebound against Virginia Tech this week.

No. 23 Pittsburgh looks to stay in ACC race as struggling Virginia visits

No. 23 Pittsburgh is hoping to bounce back when the Panthers host Virginia. Pitt is coming off a 48-25 loss at SMU that dropped its record to 7-1. The defense struggled to contain the Mustangs, giving up a season-high 467 yards.

Virginia outlasts Campbell to give interim head coach Ron Sanchez a victory in his debut

Freshman Jacob Cofie had 16 points, Elijah Saunders scored nine of his 11 points in the second half and Virginia outlasted Campbell 65-56 to begin the Ron Sanchez era.

AP Race Call: Democrat Eugene Vindman wins election to U.S. House in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District

Democrat Eugene Vindman wins election to U.S. House in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District

Democrat Eugene Vindman wins election to U.S. House in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District.

AP Race Call: Republican Jen Kiggans wins reelection to U.S. House in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District

Democrat Vindman, known as a Trump whistleblower, wins competitive Virginia House race

Democrat Eugene Vindman has won Virginia’s most competitive congressional race, defeating his opponent in a blow to the GOP’s hopes of flipping the open House seat.

Republican Jen Kiggans wins reelection to U.S. House in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District

Republican Jen Kiggans wins reelection to U.S. House in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District.

AP Race Call: Kamala Harris wins Virginia

Kamala Harris wins Virginia

Kamala Harris wins Virginia.

Democrat Timothy Kaine wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Virginia

Democrat Timothy Kaine wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Virginia.

AP Race Call: Republican Rob Wittman wins reelection to U.S. House in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District

Republican Rob Wittman wins reelection to U.S. House in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District

Republican Rob Wittman wins reelection to U.S. House in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District.

Democrat Jennifer McClellan wins reelection to U.S. House in Virginia’s 4th Congressional District

Democrat Jennifer McClellan wins reelection to U.S. House in Virginia’s 4th Congressional District.

Republican John McGuire wins election to U.S. House in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District

Republican John McGuire wins election to U.S. House in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District.

Democrat Suhas Subramanyam wins election to U.S. House in Virginia’s 10th Congressional District

Democrat Suhas Subramanyam wins election to U.S. House in Virginia’s 10th Congressional District.

Democrat Gerald Connolly wins reelection to U.S. House in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District

Democrat Gerald Connolly wins reelection to U.S. House in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District.

AP Race Call: Republican Virginia Foxx wins reelection to U.S. House in North Carolina’s 5th Congressional District

Democrat Robert Scott wins reelection to U.S. House in Virginia’s 3rd Congressional District

Democrat Robert Scott wins reelection to U.S. House in Virginia’s 3rd Congressional District.

Republican Morgan Griffith wins reelection to U.S. House in Virginia’s 9th Congressional District

Republican Morgan Griffith wins reelection to U.S. House in Virginia’s 9th Congressional District.

AP Race Call: Republican Ben Cline wins reelection to U.S. House in Virginia’s 6th Congressional District

Republican Ben Cline wins reelection to U.S. House in Virginia’s 6th Congressional District

Republican Ben Cline wins reelection to U.S. House in Virginia’s 6th Congressional District.