Democrats win control of Virginia House and Senate
Democrats will win majorities in Virginia's House and Senate on Tuesday, CNN projects, giving the party full control of the state's government for the first time in more than two decades.
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Democrats projected to win Va. Senate, as Beshear claims victory in Ky.
Democrat Andy Beshear claimed victory Tuesday night in the Kentucky governor's race, but Republican Gov. Matt Bevin said he is not conceding.
Key races to watch Tuesday in Kentucky, Mississippi and Virginia
The outcome of races in Kentucky, Mississippi and Virginia on Tuesday could shed light on how the country is leaning in the middle of an impeachment inquiry and as it heads into a presidential election year.
WaPo: Nationals pitcher declines White House visit
Nationals pitcher Sean Doolittle has declined to visit the White House Monday for a ceremony honoring his team's historic World Series win, citing President Donald Trump's rhetoric as the reason he won't attend the celebration.
Surprise! Jason Segel photobombs couple's engagement photo
An engaged couple was minding their own business, getting their photos taken in Philadelphia, when suddenly a celebrity joined in one of their pictures.
Town goes viral for banning anyone over 14 from trick-or-treating
In Chesapeake, Virginia, trick or treating is all about Halloween fun: candy, costumes, and -- if you're over 14 -- a spine-chilling possible $250 fine.
Military aircraft lands off runway at Virginia airport
A military plane that landed at Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport on Monday ran off the runway, officials told WTKR.
Judge: Va. law requiring couples to disclose race is unconstitutional
A federal judge ruled that a Virginia law requiring couples to reveal their race in applying for a marriage license is unconstitutional.
Archaeologists excavate, research ‘ghost fleet'
What lies beneath? That's the big question a group of archeologists is delving and digging into this month in Suffolk.
Man from Ghana swindles Virginia woman out of $300,000, feds say
A Chesapeake, Virginia woman lost more than $300,000 through an online romance scam, according to a newly-unsealed federal indictment.
Doctor who prescribed 500,000 opioid pills sentenced to 40 years
A Virginia doctor convicted in May of illegally prescribing more than half a million opioid tablets was sentenced Wednesday to 40 years in a federal prison, according to a federal court in Virginia.
Two more vaping-related deaths bring US total to 16
Alabama on Wednesday announced the state's first death due to lung disease associated with vaping -- bringing the nationwide total of confirmed deaths to 17.
List: US representatives who support impeachment inquiry
More than half the US House of Representatives have now said they support an impeachment investigation into President Donald Trump.
Prince Andrew accuser says she was forced to perform sex acts at 17
Virginia Roberts Giuffre, one of several women who accused the late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein of sex crimes, has revealed new details of her alleged sexual abuse by Britain's Prince Andrew.
Walgreens testing drone deliveries
Walgreens is preparing to test out a new drone delivery service.
Charlottesville, Va. politician threatened by Fla. racist
A Florida man who authorities say has a history of expressing white supremacist beliefs was arrested for allegedly threatening a prospective candidate for city council in Charlottesville, Virginia, prompting the would-be candidate to abandon their campaign, an indictment unsealed Wednesday says.
Virginia's basketball coach turns down big raise after championship title
Has Tony Bennett ever seen "Jerry Maguire?"
Va. theater shooter reports caused panic
Reports of a possible shooter at a mall in Virginia sparked panic Saturday night as people hid in stores and officers searched for a gunman. Hours later, police said they'd found no evidence of a shooting inside the Ballston Quarter mall in Arlington.
Now a Category 1 hurricane, Dorian closes in on NC
The dangerous eyewall of Hurricane Dorian moved just past the North Carolina coast Thursday night, bringing fierce winds and destructive tornadoes to coastal regions in the state.
Heather Heyer's mom sues killer for $12 million
Heather Heyer's mother is suing her daughter's imprisoned killer for $12 million -- but she doesn't expect to see a penny.
Post office to be named for man who saved people during mass shooting
On May 31, a disgruntled employee opened fire at Virginia Beach municipal center, and now a man who was hailed a hero for saving lives in the mass shooting has been honored.
Judge rules in favor of student in Virginia transgender bathroom case
A federal judge in Virginia ruled in favor of a transgender former student, telling a county school board it must recognize him as male, in a win for transgender rights.
Shooting victims remembered in vigil outside NRA headquarters
People gathered Monday night outside National Rifle Association headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia, to hold a vigil for the victims of the weekend's mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, and the string of shootings in Chicago.
Candidate accuses Trump of white nationalism
Democratic presidential candidate and El Paso, Texas, native Beto O'Rourke said that President Donald Trump was a white nationalist after a mass shooting in El Paso on Saturday left 20 dead and a separate rampage hours later killed nine more in Dayton, Ohio.
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