Live News of Virginia April 27, 2024

Protests At US Universities Escalate Over Israel-Palestine Conflict

Pro-Palestinian protests have persisted at major US universities, denouncing Israel's bombardment of Gaza. The demonstrations have led to arrests of hundreds of protesters across the country as tensions escalate. ProtesteRead More

Former Virginia Hospital Medical Director Acquitted Of Sexual Abuse

The former medical director of a Virginia hospital that specializes in treating vulnerable children and young adults has been acquitted of sexually abusing two teenage patients during physical exams. Dr. Daniel Davidow, whRead More

Marine Corps Veteran Jailed For Attempted Ricin Production

A judge has ruled that a Marine Corps veteran and former militia member, Russell Vane, must remain in custody pending trial on charges related to his alleged attempt to produce ricin, a deadly biological toxin. Vane,...Read More

Biden And Trump Agree To Fall Debate

President Joe Biden confirmed during an interview with Sirius XM radio host Howard Stern that he is open to debating his presumptive Republican opponent, Donald Trump, later this fall. This marks Biden's most definitive stRead More

Federal Student Aid Office Head To Step Down

The head of the Federal Student Aid office, Richard Cordray, has announced his departure following criticism over the botched rollout of this year's college financial aid form. Cordray, who has served as the chief operatinRead More

Biden Faces Pressure Over Handling Of Gaza Crisis

President Joe Biden visited Virginia to commemorate Earth Day on Monday, where he was joined by Sen. Bernie Sanders to discuss clean energy proposals. During their private conversation, Sanders expressed concerns about theRead More

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Republican Attorneys General Sue EEOC Over Abortion Accommodations Rule

A coalition of Republican attorneys general from 17 states has taken legal action against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) over a new rule related to abortion accommodations under the Pregnant Workers FaiRead More

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Trump Downplays Charlottesville Rally, Compares To Campus Protests

Former President Donald Trump recently made controversial remarks comparing the 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, to ongoing pro-Palestinian campus protests. Trump, speaking at a Manhattan courtrooRead More

Republican Attorneys General Challenge Federal Rules On Abortion Accommodations

Republican attorneys general from 17 states have filed a lawsuit challenging new federal rules that provide workers with time off and accommodations for abortions. The lawsuit, led by Tennessee and Arkansas, argues that thRead More

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Big Ten Quarterback Battles Heat Up Ahead Of Fall Season

As spring football unfolds in the Big Ten, quarterback discussions are at the forefront, especially with numerous transfers impacting the landscape. Only a few teams have their quarterback situations settled, leaving manyRead More

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Justice Department Investigating Mckinsey & Company Over Opioid Sales

The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into McKinsey & Company, a prominent consulting firm, for its involvement in advising drug companies on how to increase sales of opioids. Sources familiar withRead More

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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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