Virginia

Eight taken to hospital, 80 more treated due to heat at Stafford schools convocation

Eight people were taken to the hospital and dozens more treated Friday after suffering heat-related illness at the Stafford County…

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Amazon gives Alexa a new name – Ziggy

Amazon has launched a new wake word for its Echo devices in the UK. “Ziggy” is the fifth wake word…

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Thousands stranded in China resort city amid COVID lockdown

BEIJING — Some 80,000 tourists are stranded in the southern Chinese beach resort of Sanya, after authorities declared it a…

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Masks now urged for 64 Virginia localities, including Metro Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. — Universal masking is now recommended for 65 localities in Virginia, and that once again includes much of…

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Virginia Beach church partners with Sheriff’s Office for active shooter training

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Deputies from the Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office hosted an active shooter training for churchgoers at Asbury…

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From teen mom to Missouri State senator

By the time Holly Thompson Rehder was in tenth grade, she had already called thirty different houses home — most…

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Biden tests negative for COVID-19 ahead of planned Kentucky visit

President Joe Biden’s doctor announced that the president tested negative for COVID-19 on Saturday and “continues to feel very well”…

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State grant will support foster youth at Virginia’s community colleges

LOCUST GROVE — Jennifer Brobbey went into foster care at age 16. She was living with her father in Manassas…

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