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Virginia Democrats coalesce as primary election sets statewide ticket. Will Republicans?
State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi and attorney Jay Jones secured nominations in Tuesday’s primary elections to join Abigail ...
The world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV could stop transmission — if people can get it
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has approved the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, the first step in an anticipated global rollout that could protect millions – although it’s unclear how many ...
The US plans to open a fly factory in Texas to fight a flesh-eating parasite
The U.S. government plans to open what amounts to a fly factory by the end of the year, announcing its intent Wednesday to ...
NTSB says runway lights that might have helped in foggy San Diego crash hadn’t worked since 2022
The runway lights that would have helped guide a small jet into a San Diego airport in foggy weather before the plane crashed ...
Ghazala Hashmi declares victory in Democratic primary for Virginia lieutenant governor
State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi led the six-person race with 27.5% of the vote Tuesday night. The next closest candidates were ...
Nippon Steel finalizes $15B takeover of US Steel after sealing national security agreement
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel said Wednesday they have finalized their “historic partnership,” a deal ...
NTSB urges quick fix on Boeing plane engines to prevent smoke from filling cabin after a bird strike
Worries about the plane flared up again after a door plug blew off a Max operated by Alaska Airlines, leading regulators to ...
Three Norfolk State baseball players invited to HBCU Swingman Classic
In other region/state news, three-star offensive tackle Buddy Wegdam of Woodberry Forest High in central Virginia has ...
ICE takes custody of Spanish-language journalist arrested at Georgia protest
Jail records show Guevara was charged with obstructing police, unlawful assembly and improperly entering a roadway. The ...
Buss family to sell controlling stake of Lakers to Mark Walter for $10B valuation, AP source says
The Buss family has agreed to sell the controlling stake of the Los Angeles Lakers to TWG Global CEO Mark Walter, doing so ...
Man charged in Norfolk woman’s killing, child’s abduction had previous protective orders against him
The judge set a bond hearing for Monday and a preliminary hearing for Sept. 3. Scott has requested a pre-trial hearing, but ...
Justice Department challenges Kentucky regulation allowing in-state tuition for undocumented students
The U.S. Justice Department’s lawsuit says the regulation violates federal immigration law by enabling undocumented students ...