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August 15

Louisiana sues online gaming platform Roblox for allegedly enabling child predators

Louisiana’s attorney general announced a lawsuit against Roblox, alleging the widely-used online gaming platform is rife with child predators and harmful content.

August 15

Virginia school districts support for transgender students' rights in governor's race spotlight

Virginia gubernatorial candidates Winsome Earle-Sears and Abigail Spanberger clash over Loudon County's transgender student policy as Justice Department threatens funding cuts

August 14

Virginia Democrat Abigail Spanberger declines CNN's invitation to debate Republican in gubernatorial race

Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., declined CNN's debate invitation as part of Virginia's gubernatorial race, citing that she believes local outlets should host debates instead.

August 14

Attorney General Pam Bondi calls out ‘narco-terrorist,’ demands he be ‘brought to justice’

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi demands an end to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s ‘reign of terror’ in an exclusive interview with Fox Noticias.

August 14

Daily Beast roasted for 'absolutely bonkers' article defending Florida death row inmates and slamming DeSantis

The Daily Beast faced backlash for publishing an article criticizing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over executions of convicted murderers and rapists who happened to also be veterans.

August 14

City council cracks down on ‘vulgar’ merchandise at popular beach destination

The Virginia Beach City Council passed a resolution Tuesday strongly encouraging retailers on the popular Atlantic Avenue boardwalk to voluntarily remove what they call "indecent" or "vulgar" clothing from displays.

August 14

Louisville woman shot and killed walking child to school bus stop

Kentucky police are searching for the shooter who killed a woman at a school bus stop in Louisville. Children witnessed the deadly shooting.

August 14

Multiple Virginia deputies 'shaken up' after being injured in gunfire while serving warrants, protective order

Pittsylvania County Sheriff Michael Taylor said the three deputies who were injured in gunfire while responding to a home are "shaken up" but are expected to survive.

August 14

Hiker made fatal mistake when encountering venomous snake, officials believe

A hiker suffered a fatal snake bite in Tennessee after picking up a Timber rattlesnake near the beginning of a trail in Savage Gulf State Park, officials said.

August 14

Supreme Court has 'good chance' of hearing Kim Davis' case urging same-sex marriage be overturned: lawyer

Former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis is petitioning the Supreme Court to overturn the Obergefell v. Hodges decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.