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November 29, 2023

Virginia man charged with storming Capitol while wearing Captain America backpack during Jan. 6 riot

Ryan Orlando, 28, of Arlington, Virginia, was arrested Wednesday on charges alleging his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot.

November 28, 2023

Top prison guard gets 3 years for failing to medically assist Virginia inmate who later died

Michael Anderson, a former guard at a Petersburg, Virginia, federal prison, has been sentenced to three years in prison for failing to assist an inmate during a deadly medical episode.

November 28, 2023

Suspect in custody after report of gunshots at Christopher Newport University in Virginia

A shooting incident occurred at Christopher Newport University in Virginia early Tuesday morning. University police responded to reports of gunshots on campus and made an arrest.

November 25, 2023

On this day in history, November 25, 1963, John F. Kennedy is buried in Arlington National Cemetery

On this day in history, Nov. 25, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, after a somber and nationally televised funeral process.

November 24, 2023

Virginia prison officials to grant early releases to inmates for good behavior following lawsuit

Virginia prison officials are granting more inmates enhanced earned sentence credits for good behavior, leading to earlier releases. The change comes after an ACLU lawsuit.

November 22, 2023

Virginia Democrats reveal 2024 agenda after Youngkin, GOP fall short in midterm election

Virginia Democrats introduced bills and resolutions for the 2024 legislative session that would secure abortion rights, ban assault weapons and more.

November 17, 2023

Democrat seeks recount in razor-thin Virginia House race

Democrat Kimberly Pope Adams is seeking a recount in a Virginia House election, where she and incumbent Del. Kim Taylor are separated by just 78 votes.

November 17, 2023

California family sues sheriff's office after deputy's 'catfishing' of teen and triple homicide

A California family has filed a lawsuit against the a Virginia sheriff's office after a deputy sexually extorted and kidnapped a 15-year-old girl at gunpoint.

November 16, 2023

New tech fails to help adoptive parents navigate obstacles: probe

An investigation into Family-Match, an artificial intelligence tool designed to help streamline the adoption process, found that many states didn't view the tech as helpful.

November 15, 2023

Virginia Senate names caucus leaders for upcoming legislative session

Members of both parties represented in Virginia's state Senate selected veteran lawmakers Wednesday to head their caucuses in the forthcoming legislative session.