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FBI reportedly searches Virginia Senate leader's office as part of corruption probe
1+ week, 1+ day ago (299+ words) The FBI searched the Virginia state Senate leader's office on Wednesday as part of a corruption investigation, a person familiar with the matter said. The search at Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas's district office in Portsmouth comes after the Democrat helped…...
Silent Tactic is out of the Kentucky Derby because of a foot injury, trainer says
2+ week, 1+ day ago (483+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ky. " Silent Tactic is out of the Kentucky Derby because of a foot injury, trainer Mark Casse said Wednesday, the first change to the field of 20 horses for the first leg of the Triple Crown. Silent Tactic opened at…...
Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats" seats in Congress
3+ week, 2+ day ago (768+ words) Virginia voters approved a mid-decade redistricting plan Tuesday that could boost Democrats" chances of winning four additional U. S. House seats in November"s midterm elections that will decide control of the closely divided Congress. The constitutional amendment narrowly backed by voters…...
Voters in Virginia and New Jersey send a message: It's Trump's economy now - The Boston Globe
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (782+ words) FREDERICKSBURG, Va. " Virginia Democrat Nicole Cole and her team spent much of their 2025 campaign for the state legislature standing in places like Weis Markets in Spotsylvania County, railing against prices that she said were too high: at least $3. 79 for a…...
Massive fireball erupts as UPS plane crashes at Kentucky airport, leaving 7 dead - The Boston Globe
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (738+ words) The plane crashed about 5: 15 p. m. on Tuesday as it was departing for Honolulu from UPS Worldport at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. Video showed flames on the plane's left wing and a trail of smoke. The plane then lifted slightly off…...
Virginia governor's race will test Trump and Democrats nationally " and make history - The Boston Globe
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (395+ words) For Republicans, Earle-Sears will show whether a candidate in Trump's general mold " though notably without his full-throated support " can win in a battleground state. For Democrats, Spanberger will signal whether the same center-left approach that worked across the country in…...
Here's why all eyes are on gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey on Tuesday night - The Boston Globe
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (257+ words) Voters on Tuesday are casting ballots in US state and local elections with an injection of presidential-level politics, including a pair of competitive races for governor in New Jersey and Virginia. President Trump didn't set foot in Virginia or New…...
Unruly passenger from Kentucky forced Vegas-bound Jet Blue flight to return to Boston - The Boston Globe
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (116+ words) A "verbally abusive" Louisville, Ky. man forced a Las Vegas-bound flight to return to Logan International Airport on Monday night, State Police said. Around 10 p. m. , State Police were notified by Jet Blue operations that Flight 777 was returning to the gate because…...
Holy Cross rushes for 4 touchdowns to beat Richmond for first win - The Boston Globe
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (150+ words) RICHMOND " Jayden Clerveaux had one of four rushing touchdowns for Holy Cross, and the Crusaders beat Richmond, 28-22, on Saturday for their first victory of the season. Dominic Campanile and Nyeoti Punni scored from short yardage in the first half for…...
What to know about the 13-year-old taken by ICE in Everett and taken to Virginia - The Boston Globe
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (521+ words) A 13-year-old boy was arrested last week in Everett and then taken into custody by ICE, which quickly moved him to a facility in Virginia. The rapid, out-of-state transfer of such a young detainee has sparked outrage among critics of…...