The final vote was 52-48… Continue Reading
People downwind of 1st atomic blast renew push for US payout
Groups and residents have been urging lawmakers to expand the compensation program for years… Continue Reading
Virginia, with 2nd-most executions, outlaws death penalty
The governor signed legislation Wednesday making Virginia the 23rd state to abolish the death penalty… Continue Reading
US report: Bald eagle populations soar in lower 48 states
The number of American bald eagles has quadrupled since 2009, with more than 300,000 birds soaring over the lower 48 states… Continue Reading
Biden taps VP Harris to lead response to border challenges
President Joe Biden has tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the White House effort to tackle the migration challenge … Continue Reading
Virginia bill aims to fix unemployment issues laid bare by pandemic
The pandemic’s surge in applications for jobless benefits swamped the commission and laid bare a number of problems with the system in Virginia… Continue Reading
White House officials, lawmakers to tour border facility
A delegation of White House officials and members of Congress was traveling to the southern border on Wednesday to tour a facility… Continue Reading
National Recording Registry adds albums by Janet Jackson, Nas
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden said they received about 900 public nominations this year for recordings to add to the registry… Continue Reading
US, Europe, NATO close ranks to counter ‘aggressive’ China
The United States and countries around Europe are closing ranks to respond to “aggressive and coercive” behavior by China… Continue Reading
Northam to sign legislation ending death penalty
Gov. Ralph Northam was scheduled to sign historic legislation Wednesday abolishing the death penalty in Virginia… Continue Reading
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