No parent wants the words “in memory of” listed in front of their child’s name, but Angela Pope hopes a vehicle dedicated to her daughter will save other families from the pain hers experienced.… Read more
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Officials Investigate Vandalism, Fires at Maryland Churches
Investigations are underway into several weekend incidents of apparent arson and vandalism at churches in Maryland, authorities said.… Read more
FAA to Give Airports $1 Billion for Terminals and Upgrades
The Biden administration is giving nearly $1 billion to 85 airports to expand and upgrade terminals and other facilities, using money approved in last year’s huge infrastructure bill.… Read more
West Virginia Man Indicted for Fatal Maryland Shootings
A grand jury has indicted the West Virginia man accused of shooting and killing three coworkers at a Maryland machine shop and then shooting and wounding a state trooper who was responding to the incident.… Read more
US to Diversify Infant Formula Industry to Avoid Shortages
The Biden administration is trying to help foreign makers of baby formula stay on the U.S. market for the long term, in an effort to diversify the industry after the closure of the largest domestic plant sparked a nationwide shortage.… Read more
Judge OKs Transfer Plan for Beagles from Troubled Facility
A federal judge on Tuesday approved a plan that calls for transferring about 4,000 dogs currently housed at a troubled Virginia breeding facility to shelters where they can be adopted, according to court records.… Read more
Police: July 4 Mass Shooting Thwarted in Virginia’s Capital
Police in Richmond, Virginia, said Wednesday that they thwarted a planned July 4 mass shooting after receiving a tip that led to the arrest of two men and the seizure of multiple guns — an announcement that came just two days after a deadly mass shooting on the holiday in a Chicago suburb.… Read more
Virginia Immigration Jail Lawsuit Resolved with Settlement
Federal authorities on Wednesday reached a settlement with immigration advocates that restricts the use of a privately run detention center in Virginia that saw a massive coronavirus outbreak two years ago.… Read more
Heard Seeks to Throw Out Verdict in Depp Defamation Trial
Amber Heard’s lawyers have asked a judge to throw out the $10.35 million verdict against her in the defamation case filed by ex-husband Johnny Depp, arguing that the verdict was not supported by the evidence and that one of the jurors may not have been properly vetted by the court.… Read more
White House: Biden has Read Griner Letter Pleading for Help
Brittney Griner’s appeal to President Joe Biden in a handwritten letter continued to garner reaction Tuesday after the WNBA All-Star acknowledged she feared never returning home and asked Biden not “ forget about me and the other American Detainees.”… Read more
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Virginia-Based Van, Training Targets Opioid Overdoses
No parent wants the words “in memory of” listed in front of their child’s name, but Angela Pope hopes a vehicle dedicated to her daughter will save other families from the pain hers experienced.… Continue Reading
Officials Investigate Vandalism, Fires at Maryland Churches
Investigations are underway into several weekend incidents of apparent arson and vandalism at churches in Maryland, authorities said.… Continue Reading
FAA to Give Airports $1 Billion for Terminals and Upgrades
The Biden administration is giving nearly $1 billion to 85 airports to expand and upgrade terminals and other facilities, using money approved in last year’s huge infrastructure bill.… Continue Reading
West Virginia Man Indicted for Fatal Maryland Shootings
A grand jury has indicted the West Virginia man accused of shooting and killing three coworkers at a Maryland machine shop and then shooting and wounding a state trooper who was responding to the incident.… Continue Reading
US to Diversify Infant Formula Industry to Avoid Shortages
The Biden administration is trying to help foreign makers of baby formula stay on the U.S. market for the long term, in an effort to diversify the industry after the closure of the largest domestic plant sparked a nationwide shortage.… Continue Reading
Judge OKs Transfer Plan for Beagles from Troubled Facility
A federal judge on Tuesday approved a plan that calls for transferring about 4,000 dogs currently housed at a troubled Virginia breeding facility to shelters where they can be adopted, according to court records.… Continue Reading
Police: July 4 Mass Shooting Thwarted in Virginia’s Capital
Police in Richmond, Virginia, said Wednesday that they thwarted a planned July 4 mass shooting after receiving a tip that led to the arrest of two men and the seizure of multiple guns — an announcement that came just two days after a deadly mass shooting on the holiday in a Chicago suburb.… Continue Reading
Virginia Immigration Jail Lawsuit Resolved with Settlement
Federal authorities on Wednesday reached a settlement with immigration advocates that restricts the use of a privately run detention center in Virginia that saw a massive coronavirus outbreak two years ago.… Continue Reading
Heard Seeks to Throw Out Verdict in Depp Defamation Trial
Amber Heard’s lawyers have asked a judge to throw out the $10.35 million verdict against her in the defamation case filed by ex-husband Johnny Depp, arguing that the verdict was not supported by the evidence and that one of the jurors may not have been properly vetted by the court.… Continue Reading
White House: Biden has Read Griner Letter Pleading for Help
Brittney Griner’s appeal to President Joe Biden in a handwritten letter continued to garner reaction Tuesday after the WNBA All-Star acknowledged she feared never returning home and asked Biden not “ forget about me and the other American Detainees.”… Continue Reading