Anger grows in Virginia city where first-grader shot teacher
When a 6-year-old shot and wounded his first-grade teacher in this shipbuilding city near Virginia's coast, the community reacted with collective shock.
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Background check missed red flags before deputy kidnapped 15 year-old and killed members of her family
Police officials in Virginia said the hiring of Austin Lee Edwards, despite his 2016 involuntary committal to a psychiatric facility, was "the direct result of human error."
Virginia elementary school to remain closed through Friday to give students "time to heal" after shooting
An elementary school in Virginia will be closed this week to give students "time to heal" after a 6-year-old boy allegedly shot and injured a teacher.
UVA shooting suspect shot one victim while he was sleeping, prosecutor says
A judge ordered the suspect held without bond and appointed a public defender to represent him until he secures private counsel.
3 football players killed in UVA campus shooting; suspect in custody
The deceased victims were identified as Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry, UVA President Jim Ryan said during a press conference.
Richmond can take down its last-standing Confederate statue, judge rules
The 130-year-old monument, which currently stands in the center of an intersection, depicts Confederate General A.P. Hill, who was killed during the Third Battle of Petersburg in 1865.
Virginia mother indicted for murder in son's death after he allegedly consumed THC gummies
Doctors said the 4-year-old boy's death could have been prevented had his mother acted sooner, authorities said.
Plane crash kills 23-year-old flight instructor, injures student pilot
An investigation revealed that a student pilot was flying a small plane when it crashed, killing the flight instructor, Virginia State Police said.
Jury Finds Both Amber Heard And Johnny Depp Liable For Defamation
A jury has found both Amber Heard and Johnny Depp liable for defamation in their lawsuits against each other.
Safety Harbor Man Seeking Sex With Minor Unknowingly Solicited Undercover Detective
Authorities say a 62-year-old Safety Harbor man seeking a sexual encounter with a child on social media discovers he was soliciting an undercover detective in Virginia.
Florida Man Sentenced For Shipping Synthetic Drugs To Southwest Virginia
Florida man sentenced for shipping synthetic drugs to Southwest Virginia.
Inmate-Visitor From Lakeland Sentenced For Introducing Heroin And Buprenorphine To Prison
Inmate visitor sentenced for introducing heroin and buprenorphine to USP Lee.
Preparations Begin For Potentially Catastrophic Florence
Carrying winds of up to 140 mph (220 kph) as a Category 4 storm, Hurricane Florence is expected to strengthen and become a Category 5 storm Tuesday.
Restaurant Slammed For Shaming Teen Who Paid For Meal With Change
A Virginia restaurant is facing public backlash after they shamed a 17-year-old customer who paid for his meal in change.
Police: Man Dies After Accidentally Stabbing Himself In The Groin With A Sword
A Virginia man has died after a freak accident resulted in the man stabbing himself in the groin with a sword.
Snake Slithers Out Of Car Air Vent While Woman Is Driving
A Virginia woman got a horrifying surprise when a nearly three-foot long snake came slithering out of an air vent while she was driving.
9-Year-Old Girl With No Hands Wins National Handwriting Contest
The nine-year-old from Virginia has just won the 2018 Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest's Nicholas Maxim Award.
Deaf Publix Worker Says Shopper Punched Her For Not Hearing Question
A Virginia supermarket employee, who has gone deaf due to a rare disease, says a woman attacked her for not responding to the shopper's question.
5 Things: March Madness Off To Wild Start
NCAA Tournament favorites have fallen, March Madness history has been made, and we still have four more rounds to go.
Mark Owens' 10-Minute Tailgate Tour, Episode 010: Preparing for... 2020?
Mark needs less than 10 mins to get you excited about the Super Bowl and 2020? Episode 010 of the 10 Min. Tailgate Tour starts with a look to the Chick Fil A Kickoff Game with UGA taking on Virginia...
Big Plays Lead Georgia Tech To 31-17 Win Over Virginia
ATLANTA (AP) — Marcus Marshall ran 67 yards for a touchdown, Justin Thomas threw a 54-yard scoring pass........
5 Things: Wild Finishes In NCAA Tournament Opening Weekend
A season that provided a carousel of teams at the top of the rankings and plenty of upsets portended an unpredictable and entertaining March Madness.
Virginia Outlasts Georgia Tech, 27-21
Matt Johns threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Canaan Severin in the third quarter and Virginia limited Georgia Tech to two long scoring plays until the final minutes of the Cavaliers' 27-21 victory Saturday...
Mike Bell's Top 5 Notes From Cocktail Napkins
Civil War Sites To Visit In Virginia This Summer
Want to explore some of the most historic sites in U.S. history? Check out this list of the top civil war sites in Virginia from Carlo DeVito, author of "Mrs. Lee's Rose Garden."
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Masters of Illusion - 'Deception, heights and one crossbow'
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US considering plan to down Chinese balloon over Atlantic Ocean
The United States on Saturday downed a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast after it traversed sensitive military sites across North America.
50-car train derailment causes big fire, evacuations in eastern Ohio
A train derailment and resulting large fire prompted an evacuation order in an Ohio village near the Pennsylvania state line on Friday night.
Criss Angel's Magic with the Stars - 'In two'
The grand illusion for Real Housewife Cynthia and Stargirl's Brec challenges both women to attempt the impossible!
Penn & Teller: Fool Us - 'Full frontal magic'
Guest appearance by 'Superman & Lois' star Alex Garfin!
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Masters of Illusion - 'Deception, heights and one crossbow'
Smoke and mirrors!
US considering plan to down Chinese balloon over Atlantic Ocean
The United States on Saturday downed a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast after it traversed sensitive military sites across North America.
50-car train derailment causes big fire, evacuations in eastern Ohio
A train derailment and resulting large fire prompted an evacuation order in an Ohio village near the Pennsylvania state line on Friday night.
Criss Angel's Magic with the Stars - 'In two'
The grand illusion for Real Housewife Cynthia and Stargirl's Brec challenges both women to attempt the impossible!
Penn & Teller: Fool Us - 'Full frontal magic'
Guest appearance by 'Superman & Lois' star Alex Garfin!
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Major Florida hospital hit by possible ransomware attack
A major hospital system in northern Florida said Friday it is diverting some emergency room patients and canceling surgeries after a security problem with information technology.
US officials telling owners not to drive old Hondas until air bags are fixed
Honda and the U.S. government are urging owners of about 8,200 older vehicles not to drive them until dangerous air bag inflators are replaced.
Beyoncé is going on tour; Will Ticketmaster be able to handle it?
"Hey @Ticketmaster you better have your servers ready!!!" one person tweeted. "Don't screw this up," said another.
Bed Bath and Beyond is closing 87 more stores. Is your store among them?
Bed Bath and Beyond is closing another 87 stores as the struggling retailer barrels toward bankruptcy.
Jars of Rao's Soup Recalled for Containing the Wrong Soup
If you have an egg allergy and eat Rao's Soup, you might want to check your pantry.
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Black Republican New Jersey councilwoman found shot to death in her car
A 30-year-old councilwoman in the borough of Sayreville, New Jersey, was found shot to death in her car on Wednesday, according to authorities.
NY man pleads guilty to threatening Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
A New York man has pleaded guilty to making threatening phone calls to Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, according to federal prosecutors.
"Dances With Wolves" actor due in Nevada court in sex abuse probe
A former "Dances With Wolves" actor who faces at least five felonies for allegedly sexually abusing Indigenous girls is scheduled to face a judge for the first time in the case on Thursday.
Savannah Chrisley shares update on her parents' lives in prison
In her podcast, Savannah Chrisley says her parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, are doing well in prison.
EMTs fired, 7th Memphis officer disciplined in Nichols death
Two more Memphis police officers have been disciplined and three emergency responders fired in connection with the death of Tyre Nichols, officials said Monday, widening the circle of punishment for the shocking display of police brutality after video showed many more people failed to help him beyond the five officers accused of beating him to death.
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Proposed changes to school lunches aim to reduce sugar and sodium, but flavored milk stays
If new US Department of Agriculture school food guidelines stand as proposed, chocolate milk is in, but for the first time ever, at least some added sugars will be out.
St. Vincent de Paul Georgia's Community Pharmacy celebrates two-year anniversary
A local community pharmacy is changing lives and helping those who need it most, one prescription at a time.
What scientists say about the real-life zombie fungi that inspired HBO's "The Last of Us"
The zombies are identifiable by the fungi bursting from their bodies: a thicket of spiky tendrils, a miniature garden of mushroom-like fruiting bodies.
Georgia prosecutor won't charge deputy in 2022 shooting
A middle Georgia prosecutor says he won't pursue criminal charges against a sheriff's deputy who in February 2022 shot and killed a man who had been reported as suicidal.
Damar Hamlin discharged after spending more than a week hospitalized due to a cardiac arrest
Damar Hamlin has been released after being hospitalized for more than a week due to a cardiac arrest he suffered during "Monday Night Football" more than a week ago.
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Tom Brady announces retirement: 'I'm retiring for good'
Legendary quarterback Tom Brady has announced his retirement after 23 seasons in the NFL.
Puppy Bowl XIX: How to watch the other "big game"
Puppy Bowl XIX is the 19th annual event aimed at raising awareness about pet adoptions.
Univ. of Georgia quarterback Bennett arrested in Texas for public intoxication
Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett, who led the Bulldogs to their second straight national championship, was arrested early Sunday after police said he was intoxicated and banging on doors.
Analysis: Mahomes, Hurts set for historic Super Bowl matchup
Black quarterbacks have come a long way in the NFL since Fritz Pollard became the first to play in the league in 1923.
College basketball broadcaster Billy Packer dies at 82
Billy Packer, an Emmy award-winning college basketball broadcaster who covered 34 Final Fours for NBC and CBS, died Thursday. He was 82.
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Black Republican New Jersey councilwoman found shot to death in her car
A 30-year-old councilwoman in the borough of Sayreville, New Jersey, was found shot to death in her car on Wednesday, according to authorities.
House passes resolution to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee
The Republican-led House of Representatives voted on Thursday to pass a resolution to remove Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from the powerful House Foreign Affairs Committee.
NY man pleads guilty to threatening Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
A New York man has pleaded guilty to making threatening phone calls to Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, according to federal prosecutors.
Rev. Raphael Warnock, deal-maker yet party loyalist, settles into Senate
Newly reelected Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia is promising to use his first full term to cut deals where possible with Republicans and deliver for his home state.
FBI finds no classified documents at Biden's Delaware vacation home
The FBI completed a search of President Joe Biden's Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, home, and no documents with classified markings were found.
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Dr Dre, Missy Elliott, Lil Wayne honored at pre-Grammy event
As Lil Wayne was honored for his musical achievements, the rapper opened up about the little he has been recognized previously in his career during a pre-Grammy event.
Paco Rabanne, Spanish fashion designer known for flamboyant creations, dies at 88
World-famous fashion designer Paco Rabanne has died at the age of 88.
Dave Bautista wants to do a romantic comedy even though he's not a 'typical rom-com lead'
I'm a little rough around the edges," the "Knock at the Cabin" actor said. "But I always, you know, I look in the mirror and I say, I ask myself, 'Am I that unattractive?
Lisa Marie Presley leaves behind a music fortune and a family dispute
In 2020, a Presley executive told Rolling Stone that the estate was worth between $400 and $500 million.
''Celebrity Jeopardy'' crowns new champion
A $1 million grand prize, with his winnings going to benefit Pacific Clinic's Hollygrove Program.
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NY: Pres. Biden on Chinese spy balloon
President Biden says he’ll handle a Chinese spy balloon traversing the eastern United States. (CNN/Pool)
OH: Train derailment / 30 fire departments on scene (Drone)
More than 30 fire departments from three states are responding to a large fire caused by a train derailment in East Palestine, OH (CNN/WFMJ)
USDA wants to reduce sugar, sodium in school lunches
USDA proposes reducing sugar and sodium in school lunches. (CNN/KSBW)
Large white balloon lingers over Montana sky
The U.S. is tracking a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that has been spotted over U.S. airspace for a couple days, but the Pentagon decided not to shoot it down due to risks of harm for people on the ground, officials said Thursday. (AP/Chase Doak)
AP Top Stories February 3 - AM
This is AP NewsMinute. More than 280,000 homes and businesses in Texas were reported to be without power on Thursday night. (AP)