Live News of Virginia April 25, 2024

Anti-Israel Activists Form Encampment At George Washington University

Anti-Israel activists from various universities in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area have come together to establish an encampment at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. The DMV Coalition of SRead More

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Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Form Encampment At George Washington University

George Washington University has recently become part of a growing trend where Pro-Palestinian demonstrators are setting up encampments on school campuses. Videos posted by The GW Hatchet student newspaper captured the sceRead More

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Justice Clarence Thomas Refuses To Recuse In Trump Case

Amid mounting pressure for Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from the pivotal case regarding Donald Trump's presidential immunity from criminal prosecution, the conservative justice has indicated that he has no intRead More

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Trump Downplays Charlottesville Rally, Compares It To Pro-Palestinian Protests

Former President Donald Trump recently made controversial comments downplaying the 2017 white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, comparing it to the ongoing demonstrations against Israel's actions in Gaza. TheRead More

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Justice Clarence Thomas Faces Calls For Recusal In Trump Case

Justice Clarence Thomas is under scrutiny as calls for his recusal from a crucial case involving presidential immunity for Donald Trump have intensified. Critics are pointing to Thomas' wife, Virginia "Ginni" Thomas, and hRead More

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Jury Rejects Lawsuit Alleging Rape At Virginia Middle School

A jury in Alexandria, Virginia, has rejected a woman's lawsuit seeking damages from Fairfax County Public Schools over allegations of rape during her time as a middle school student. The woman, identified only by her initiRead More

Cold Case Killer Confesses To 2000 Murders Before Death

A West Virginia man in his 80s, Larry Webb, recently confessed to the cold case killing of 10-year-old Natasha "Alex" Carter and her mother, Susan Carter, in 2000. Tragically, Webb passed away at Mount Olive Correctional...Read More

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Father Finds Closure After Daughter's Remains Discovered After 24 Years

A West Virginia father is finally getting some sense of closure after authorities discovered the remains of his young daughter and her mother, thanks to a deathbed confession from the man believed to have fatally shot...Read More

Exploring The World's Top 10 Secret Military Bases

Known for its association with extraterrestrial conspiracy theories, Area 51 is a highly classified US Air Force facility located in the Nevada desert. It is used for testing experimental aircraft and weapons.2. Cheyenne MRead More

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Columbia University Faces Escalating Tensions Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests

Columbia University is grappling with a seventh day of pro-Palestinian demonstrations that have sparked solidarity protests at other colleges, leading to arrests at NYU and Yale. The escalating tensions on campus, particulRead More

Biden Announces $7 Billion Grants For Solar Projects

President Joe Biden has unveiled a significant environmental initiative on Earth Day, announcing $7 billion in federal grants for residential solar projects aimed at serving over 900,000 households in low- and middle-incomRead More

US Sailor Found Guilty Of Attempted Espionage In Japan

A US sailor, Chief Petty Officer Bryce S. Pedicini, serving in Japan, was found guilty at a general court martial for attempted espionage, failure to obey a lawful order, and attempted violation of a lawful general...Read More

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Cost And Funding Of President's Campaign Travel Explained

As President Joe Biden gears up for his 2024 reelection campaign, the intricacies and expenses of moving the commander in chief from one location to another come into sharp focus. Biden recently spent time in key...Read More

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House Republicans Praise Speaker Johnson For Foreign Aid Efforts

Several swing-district House Republicans have expressed their support for Speaker Mike Johnson's handling of the foreign aid bills, while also criticizing those who have opposed him. Republican Rep. Marc Molinaro, a freshRead More

Virginia Governor Signs Law Allowing College Athlete Compensation

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed a groundbreaking measure into law that permits state colleges and universities to directly pay their athletes through name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation deals. This law, seRead More

Congressional Hearing On Columbia University's Response To Antisemitism Adjourned

The congressional hearing on Columbia University's response to antisemitism has come to a close, leaving many deeply concerned about the issues raised during the proceedings. US Rep. Virginia Foxx expressed her distress ovRead More

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Rep. Foxx Criticizes Columbia University For Antisemitism

During a recent hearing, Rep. Virginia Foxx, the Republican chairwoman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, expressed strong criticism towards Columbia University, accusing the institution of being a hotbed of aRead More

Contingency Management Program Shows Success In Stimulant Addiction Treatment

Clyde Davis, a former addict who battled methamphetamine and heroin addiction for over nine years, found hope and success through a new contingency management program at the Rimrock Foundation in Montana. This innovative pRead More

Retired General Testifies On Civilian Contractor's Role In Abu Ghraib

An Army general, Antonio Taguba, testified in a federal court case in Alexandria, Virginia, regarding the abuse of prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. Taguba stated that a civilian contractor, Steven Stefanowicz, instrRead More

Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Veteran's GI Bill Benefits

The Supreme Court recently made a significant ruling in a case involving a decorated veteran, James Rudisill, and the Department of Veterans Affairs over G.I. Bill educational benefits. The court's decision, with a majoritRead More