A judge has rescheduled a confirmation hearing on a bankruptcy reorganization plan for the debt-ridden U.S. National Slavery Museum. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Douglas O. Tice Jr. today set the hearing for June 27. It had been...More >>
Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli says Virginia will receive about $115,000 from a multistate settlement with Skechers USA Inc. over the company's shoe ads.More >>
Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli says Virginia will receive about $115,000 from a multistate settlement with Skechers USA Inc. over the company's shoe ads.More >>
A planned graduation speech by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius at Georgetown University is going forward, despite criticism from the Archdiocese of Washington that Sebelius is an inappropriate choice...More >>
A planned graduation speech by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius at Georgetown University is going forward, despite criticism from the Archdiocese of Washington that Sebelius is an inappropriate choice...More >>
A Waynesboro man will spend two years on probation for participating in a scheme to steal tactical flashlights from the Virginia Army National Guard.More >>
A Waynesboro man will spend two years on probation for participating in a scheme to steal tactical flashlights from the Virginia Army National Guard.More >>
An independent group favoring Republican candidate Mitt Romney is spending $25 million on a monthlong advertising campaign in 10 states against President Barack Obama.More >>
An independent group favoring Republican candidate Mitt Romney is spending $25 million on a monthlong advertising campaign in 10 states against President Barack Obama.More >>
A former mortgage company executive convicted of orchestrating a nearly $3 billion fraud scheme is asking a federal appeals panel to reverse his conviction and send his case back to a lower court.More >>
A former mortgage company executive convicted of orchestrating a nearly $3 billion fraud scheme is asking a federal appeals panel to reverse his conviction and send his case back to a lower court.More >>
Approximately 1,800 Virginia farmers will be surveyed next month so federal agriculture officials can get a clearer picture of the nation's crops.More >>
Approximately 1,800 Virginia farmers will be surveyed next month so federal agriculture officials can get a clearer picture of the nation's crops.More >>
An attorney for former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder's debt-ridden slavery museum is seeking a three-week delay of a milestone hearing in the museum's federal bankruptcy case.More >>
An attorney for former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder's debt-ridden slavery museum is seeking a three-week delay of a milestone hearing in the museum's federal bankruptcy case.More >>
Virginia's revenue collections rose more than 10 percent in April compared with a year ago, putting the state ahead of the revenue forecast for the year.More >>
Virginia's revenue collections rose more than 10 percent in April compared with a year ago, putting the state ahead of the revenue forecast for the year.More >>
A federal audit of the board that oversees Dulles and Reagan airports is questioning the board's policies for awarding contracts and reimbursing travel expenses.More >>
A federal audit of the board that oversees Dulles and Reagan airports is questioning the board's policies for awarding contracts and reimbursing travel expenses.More >>
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has limited the flights of the F-22 fighter jet to regions where pilots can quickly land the plane if they experience oxygen problems.More >>
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has limited the flights of the F-22 fighter jet to regions where pilots can quickly land the plane if they experience oxygen problems.More >>
Attorneys for the state are fighting to keep a man on Virginia's death row after a federal court said his claims of mental deficiency were enough to warrant an appeal. The Attorney General's Office will argue before...More >>
Attorneys for the state are fighting to keep a man on Virginia's death row after a federal court said his claims of mental deficiency were enough to warrant an appeal. The Attorney General's Office will argue before...More >>
Attorneys for the state are fighting to keep a man on Virginia's death row after a federal court said his claims of mental deficiency were enough to warrant an appeal.More >>
Attorneys for the state are fighting to keep a man on Virginia's death row after a federal court said his claims of mental deficiency were enough to warrant an appeal.More >>
A North Carolina man convicted of supporting a terrorist organization is asking an appeals court for a new trial, or at least a new sentencing hearing.More >>
A North Carolina man convicted of supporting a terrorist organization is asking an appeals court for a new trial, or at least a new sentencing hearing.More >>
The House of Delegates, voting in Tuesday's wee morning hours, has blocked an openly gay Richmond prosecutor from appointment to a general district judgeship in the city.More >>
The House of Delegates, voting in Tuesday's wee morning hours, has blocked an openly gay Richmond prosecutor from appointment to a general district judgeship in the city.More >>
Designers from architect Frank Gehry's firm are preparing to unveil some changes to a planned memorial honoring President Dwight D. Eisenhower in Washington after hearing complaints from members of Ike's family.More >>
Designers from architect Frank Gehry's firm are preparing to unveil some changes to a planned memorial honoring President Dwight D. Eisenhower in Washington after hearing complaints from members of Ike's family.More >>
Federal authorities have paid tribute to a man they say was the first black U.S. law enforcement official killed in the line of duty after Reconstruction.More >>
Federal authorities have paid tribute to a man they say was the first black U.S. law enforcement official killed in the line of duty after Reconstruction.More >>
The Navy is creating a new command that will be responsible for conducting high-level security near ports, providing protection for certain ships operating in coastal waterways and to sometimes take part in offensive combat.More >>
The Navy is creating a new command that will be responsible for conducting high-level security near ports, providing protection for certain ships operating in coastal waterways and to sometimes take part in offensive combat.More >>
A huge power transmission line for wind farms planned off the East Coast has cleared a regulatory hurdle, although construction is still years away.More >>
A huge power transmission line for wind farms planned off the East Coast has cleared a regulatory hurdle, although construction is still years away.More >>
The Libertarian Party is challenging a state law that allows only Virginia residents to circulate petitions to get minor party candidates on the general election ballot.More >>
The Libertarian Party is challenging a state law that allows only Virginia residents to circulate petitions to get minor party candidates on the general election ballot.More >>
Any good politician knows the importance of finding common ground with a local audience. It's Speechmaking 101, whether accomplished through strategic praise for sports teams, cultural treasures or local figures.More >>
Any good politician knows the importance of finding common ground with a local audience. It's Speechmaking 101, whether accomplished through strategic praise for sports teams, cultural treasures or local figures.More >>
The state and federal governments are allocating $1.69 million to clean up damage caused by acid mine drainage from abandoned coal mines in southwest Virginia.More >>
The state and federal governments are allocating $1.69 million to clean up damage caused by acid mine drainage from abandoned coal mines in southwest Virginia.More >>
New England fishermen looking for relief after a debilitating cut in the yellowtail flounder catch may soon find help from the booming scallop industry.More >>
New England fishermen looking for relief after a debilitating cut in the yellowtail flounder catch may soon find help from the booming scallop industry.More >>
Gov. Bob McDonnell says the final year of the single, nonrenewable term Virginia affords him may be the right time for him to push sweeping tax and fiscal reforms as his legacy.More >>
Gov. Bob McDonnell says the final year of the single, nonrenewable term Virginia affords him may be the right time for him to push sweeping tax and fiscal reforms as his legacy.More >>
Thousands of members of a historic church in northern Virginia are holding their final Sunday services in their centuries-old home after losing a long-running court battle.More >>
Thousands of members of a historic church in northern Virginia are holding their final Sunday services in their centuries-old home after losing a long-running court battle.More >>
A fledgling low-fare airline has run into trouble from federal regulators after it sold memberships to its traveler club before obtaining federal permission to do business.More >>
A fledgling low-fare airline has run into trouble from federal regulators after it sold memberships to its traveler club before obtaining federal permission to do business.More >>
Dominion Virginia Power says it has canceled a proposed solar-energy electricity project in Southside Virginia, blaming delays in the development of crucial battery technology.More >>
Dominion Virginia Power says it has canceled a proposed solar-energy electricity project in Southside Virginia, blaming delays in the development of crucial battery technology.More >>
Mitt Romney is steering clear of the fight over gay marriage and talking about his commitments to his own family in a commencement address at a conservative Christian university.More >>
Mitt Romney is steering clear of the fight over gay marriage and talking about his commitments to his own family in a commencement address at a conservative Christian university.More >>
With a month remaining before the Republican U.S. Senate primary, Tea Party leader Jamie Radtke has repeatedly criticized front-runner George Allen in the second of three U.S. Senate debates.More >>
With a month remaining before the Republican U.S. Senate primary, Tea Party leader Jamie Radtke has repeatedly criticized front-runner George Allen in the second of three U.S. Senate debates.More >>
A divided federal appeals court in Virginia has revived two lawsuits by former Iraqi detainees who claimed civilian interrogators and translators participated in their torture at the Abu Ghraib prison.More >>
A divided federal appeals court in Virginia has revived two lawsuits by former Iraqi detainees who claimed civilian interrogators and translators participated in their torture at the Abu Ghraib prison.More >>
In-state students attending Virginia Commonwealth University during the upcoming academic year will pay nearly 4 percent more in tuition and mandatory fees.More >>
In-state students attending Virginia Commonwealth University during the upcoming academic year will pay nearly 4 percent more in tuition and mandatory fees.More >>
A federal appeals court says Virginia prison officials must consider creating a religious exemption to their policy prohibiting inmates from wearing beards.More >>
A federal appeals court says Virginia prison officials must consider creating a religious exemption to their policy prohibiting inmates from wearing beards.More >>
A decorated Navy veteran is seeking clemency for a federal fraternization conviction in Virginia that he says has prevented him from getting a civilian job.More >>
A decorated Navy veteran is seeking clemency for a federal fraternization conviction in Virginia that he says has prevented him from getting a civilian job.More >>
Two Tennessee men have been charged in a mortgage fraud scheme that prosecutors say totaled $45 million in losses and involved victims in five states.More >>
Two Tennessee men have been charged in a mortgage fraud scheme that prosecutors say totaled $45 million in losses and involved victims in five states.More >>
New York Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says his shareholder proposal for Dominion Resources to name an independent committee to review its nuclear safety practices has been defeated.More >>
New York Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says his shareholder proposal for Dominion Resources to name an independent committee to review its nuclear safety practices has been defeated.More >>
Federal authorities have arrested 28 people and charged them with participating in a cocaine-smuggling ring that brought millions of dollars in drugs from Honduras to northern Virginia over the past six years.More >>
Federal authorities have arrested 28 people and charged them with participating in a cocaine-smuggling ring that brought millions of dollars in drugs from Honduras to northern Virginia over the past six years.More >>
In a somber, reflective ceremony, dozens of descendants of Southern troops gathered on the Battery in Charleston to mark Confederate Memorial Day in the state where the Civil War began.More >>
In a somber, reflective ceremony, dozens of descendants of Southern troops gathered on the Battery in Charleston to mark Confederate Memorial Day in the state where the Civil War began.More >>
A Southern Baptist leader has apologized to President Barack Obama and other black leaders for accusing them of exploiting Trayvon Martin's death for political gain.More >>
A Southern Baptist leader has apologized to President Barack Obama and other black leaders for accusing them of exploiting Trayvon Martin's death for political gain.More >>
Environmental groups are suing two Alpha Natural Resources subsidiaries over selenium discharges at two mining operations in southern West Virginia.More >>
Environmental groups are suing two Alpha Natural Resources subsidiaries over selenium discharges at two mining operations in southern West Virginia.More >>
Two spills of partially treated drinking water from a water treatment plant will cost the city of Chesapeake more than $7,700 in environmental fines.More >>
Two spills of partially treated drinking water from a water treatment plant will cost the city of Chesapeake more than $7,700 in environmental fines.More >>
Virginia State Police say there are no apparent signs of foul play in the death of a man whose body was found at a rest stop off Interstate 66 in Manassas.More >>
Virginia State Police say there are no apparent signs of foul play in the death of a man whose body was found at a rest stop off Interstate 66 in Manassas.More >>
Aerial dancers are preparing to scale one of Washington's most prominent buildings on Pennsylvania Avenue in a performance for the Kennedy Center's citywide street arts festival.More >>
Aerial dancers are preparing to scale one of Washington's most prominent buildings on Pennsylvania Avenue in a performance for the Kennedy Center's citywide street arts festival.More >>
Interstate 95 in North Carolina has been closed in both directions following a fiery crash involving a tractor-trailer and three other vehicles.More >>
Interstate 95 in North Carolina has been closed in both directions following a fiery crash involving a tractor-trailer and three other vehicles.More >>
Thirteen residents of state-run centers for Virginians with intellectual disabilities have been allowed to intervene in a court case that could lead to closure of four of the five facilities.More >>
Thirteen residents of state-run centers for Virginians with intellectual disabilities have been allowed to intervene in a court case that could lead to closure of four of the five facilities.More >>
President Barack Obama's newly announced support for same-sex marriages adds an emotional new element to his re-election bid in Virginia, a battleground state he won in 2008 but where voters have consistently opposed it.More >>
President Barack Obama's newly announced support for same-sex marriages adds an emotional new element to his re-election bid in Virginia, a battleground state he won in 2008 but where voters have consistently opposed it.More >>
A jury in upstate New York says former Marist basketball coach Matt Brady breached his contract when he left for the top coaching job at Virginia's James Madison University, but Marist wasn't financially damaged by...More >>
A jury in upstate New York says former Marist basketball coach Matt Brady breached his contract when he left for the top coaching job at Virginia's James Madison University, but Marist wasn't financially damaged by...More >>
A former Bank of the Commonwealth executive and an executive with a developer face criminal charges in a federal investigation of the bank's failure.More >>
A former Bank of the Commonwealth executive and an executive with a developer face criminal charges in a federal investigation of the bank's failure.More >>
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell will be in Middleburg to announce details of a new public-private partnership that will preserve a key portion of the Middleburg Battlefield from the Civil War.More >>
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell will be in Middleburg to announce details of a new public-private partnership that will preserve a key portion of the Middleburg Battlefield from the Civil War.More >>
Scientists say mountaintop removal mines are causing widespread water pollution across Appalachia, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers failed to consider the science when approving a West Virginia operation.More >>
Scientists say mountaintop removal mines are causing widespread water pollution across Appalachia, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers failed to consider the science when approving a West Virginia operation.More >>
Preservation officials are headed to northern Virginia to announce a public-private partnership to preserve what they say is a key portion of the Middleburg Battlefield.More >>
Preservation officials are headed to northern Virginia to announce a public-private partnership to preserve what they say is a key portion of the Middleburg Battlefield.More >>
Air Force officials say there will be no actions taken against two whistle-blower pilots who complained about problems with the F-22 fighter jet, including comments made during a recent "60 Minutes" television interview.More >>
Air Force officials say there will be no actions taken against two whistle-blower pilots who complained about problems with the F-22 fighter jet, including comments made during a recent "60 Minutes" television interview.More >>
The commanding officer of the Florida-based USS The Sullivans has been relieved of his duties due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command.More >>
The commanding officer of the Florida-based USS The Sullivans has been relieved of his duties due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command.More >>
The U.S. Department of Education is seeking reinstatement of a fine against Virginia Tech for delayed warnings about a deadly campus shooting in April 2007.More >>
The U.S. Department of Education is seeking reinstatement of a fine against Virginia Tech for delayed warnings about a deadly campus shooting in April 2007.More >>
Tourism officials in Washington say spending by visitors grew more than 6 percent last year to $6 billion, outpacing the growth in visitor numbers.More >>
Tourism officials in Washington say spending by visitors grew more than 6 percent last year to $6 billion, outpacing the growth in visitor numbers.More >>
A Virginia man has pleaded not guilty in Rhode Island to charges stemming from an alleged bribery and fraud scheme that prosecutors say cost the U.S. Navy $10 million over 15 years.More >>
A Virginia man has pleaded not guilty in Rhode Island to charges stemming from an alleged bribery and fraud scheme that prosecutors say cost the U.S. Navy $10 million over 15 years.More >>
The Transportation Security Administration is sending information to some international airports and air carriers about possible security measures for passengers traveling to the U.S.More >>
The Transportation Security Administration is sending information to some international airports and air carriers about possible security measures for passengers traveling to the U.S.More >>
The founding president of the Autry National Center of the American West, a group of museums in Los Angeles and Denver, has been named director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington.More >>
The founding president of the Autry National Center of the American West, a group of museums in Los Angeles and Denver, has been named director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington.More >>
The leader of the national Episcopal Church is asking the faith community to help a small Virginia college in its efforts keep its accreditation.More >>
The leader of the national Episcopal Church is asking the faith community to help a small Virginia college in its efforts keep its accreditation.More >>
Wintergreen Resort officials are considering several options to improve the resort's financial security, including selling all or part of the property.More >>
Wintergreen Resort officials are considering several options to improve the resort's financial security, including selling all or part of the property.More >>
Closing statements are scheduled in the breach of contract lawsuit brought by Marist College against James Madison University after the Virginia school hired former Marist men's head basketball coach Matt Brady.More >>
Closing statements are scheduled in the breach of contract lawsuit brought by Marist College against James Madison University after the Virginia school hired former Marist men's head basketball coach Matt Brady.More >>
West Virginia has asked a Virginia consulting firm to review its use of a $126 million federal grant to expand high-speed Internet access across the state.More >>
West Virginia has asked a Virginia consulting firm to review its use of a $126 million federal grant to expand high-speed Internet access across the state.More >>
Fairfax County police say they have made an arrest in connection with a case of road rage that resulted in the death of a 21-year-old woman last week.More >>
Fairfax County police say they have made an arrest in connection with a case of road rage that resulted in the death of a 21-year-old woman last week.More >>
Washington National Cathedral is preparing to dedicate a new carving of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks in a section of the church devoted to human rights.More >>
Washington National Cathedral is preparing to dedicate a new carving of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks in a section of the church devoted to human rights.More >>
The sentencing for an Albemarle County teenager in the death of a 1-year-old girl has been delayed after his attorney learned about the defendant's previous criminal activity.More >>
The sentencing for an Albemarle County teenager in the death of a 1-year-old girl has been delayed after his attorney learned about the defendant's previous criminal activity.More >>
Overnight drivers heading east from Dulles International Airport this week on the airport's access highway will be detoured onto the Dulles Toll Road.More >>
Overnight drivers heading east from Dulles International Airport this week on the airport's access highway will be detoured onto the Dulles Toll Road.More >>
A social media website plans to turn over the records of four accounts sought by Norfolk police seeking information on the assault of two newspaper reporters last month.More >>
A social media website plans to turn over the records of four accounts sought by Norfolk police seeking information on the assault of two newspaper reporters last month.More >>
Jurors will hear opening statements in the first murder trial rising from a stabbing spree that killed or injured more than a dozen people in Michigan in 2010.More >>
Jurors will hear opening statements in the first murder trial rising from a stabbing spree that killed or injured more than a dozen people in Michigan in 2010.More >>
Abbott Laboratories has pleaded guilty and agreed to pay $1.5 billion over allegations that it promoted the anti-seizure drug Depakote for uses that were not approved by the Food and Drug Administration.More >>
Abbott Laboratories has pleaded guilty and agreed to pay $1.5 billion over allegations that it promoted the anti-seizure drug Depakote for uses that were not approved by the Food and Drug Administration.More >>
More than 50 people face charges stemming from an undercover investigation of drug and gun violations in Fairmont. Local police and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives began the investigation...More >>
