Category Archives: Homepage Headlines

Anger Grows in Virginia City Where First-Grader Shot Teacher

Posted on January 18, 2023

When a 6-year-old shot and wounded his first-grade teacher in this shipbuilding city near Virginia’s coast, the community reacted with collective shock.… Read more

US to Help Ukraine Repair Power Grid After Russian Strikes

Posted on January 18, 2023

The Biden administration is providing $125 million for electrical parts and other supplies to help repair crews in Ukraine keep up with Russian strikes pounding the country’s electrical system, the U.S. international development aid chief said Wednesday.… Read more

Justice Dept. Charges Russian Founder of Cryptocurrency Firm

Posted on January 18, 2023

A Russian national who founded a cryptocurrency exchange that the Justice Department says became a haven for the proceeds of criminal activity has been arrested, federal officials said Wednesday.… Read more

Gov.-Elect Moore Announces More Cabinet Appointments

Posted on January 17, 2023

Maryland’s Gov.-elect Wes Moore announced additional Cabinet appointments on Tuesday, a day before he’s scheduled to be sworn in as governor.… Read more

Panel Quashes Bill Allowing Murder Charges for Drug Dealers

Posted on January 17, 2023

A Democrat-led Virginia Senate committee has voted down a bill that would have allowed prosecutors to charge drug dealers with second-degree murder if a user dies of an overdose.… Read more

GOP Rep. Banks Jumps into Race for Open Indiana Senate Seat

Posted on January 17, 2023

Republican Rep. Jim Banks, a combative defender of former President Donald Trump, announced on Tuesday that he is running for the U.S. Senate seat from Indiana being vacated by GOP Sen. Mike Braun.… Read more

US, Ukraine Top Military Chiefs Meet in Person for 1st Time

Posted on January 17, 2023

The top U.S. military officer, Army Gen. Mark Milley, traveled to a site near the Ukraine-Poland border on Tuesday and talked with his Ukrainian counterpart face to face for the first time — a meeting underscoring the growing ties between the two militaries and coming at a critical time as Russia’s war with Ukraine nears the one-year mark.… Read more

House GOP Demands Visitor Logs in Biden Classified Docs Case

Posted on January 17, 2023

Newly empowered House Republicans on Sunday demanded the White House turn over all information related to its searches that have uncovered classified documents at President Joe Biden’s home and former office in the wake of more records found at his Delaware residence.… Read more

Fight Over Guns Center of Annual Virginia Lobbying Day

Posted on January 17, 2023

Gun-control and gun-rights proponents rallied Monday at the Virginia Capitol during an annual day of advocacy, as lawmakers from both parties offered a tempered assessment about what’s possible on the issue during this year’s legislative session.… Read more