Healthcare professionals kneel in solidarity with protesters against racial inequality
Healthcare professionals in northern Virginia took a knee Friday in solidarity with protesters against racial inequality in a movement they're calling "White Coats for Black Lives."
Healthcare professionals in northern Virginia took a knee Friday in solidarity with protesters against racial inequality in a movement they're calling "White Coats for Black Lives."
Navy vet Michael White back in US after release from Iran detention
U.S. Navy veteran Michael White arrived back in the U.S. early Friday after his release from Iran following nearly two years of detention.
U.S. Navy veteran Michael White arrived back in the U.S. early Friday after his release from Iran following nearly two years of detention.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam to announce removal of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee statue
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is expected to announce plans Thursday for the removal of an iconic statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee from Richmond’s prominent Monument Avenue, a senior administration official told The Associated Press.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is expected to announce plans Thursday for the removal of an iconic statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee from Richmond’s prominent Monument Avenue, a senior administration official told The Associated Press.
Protesters in some cities target Confederate monuments amid George Floyd demonstrations
The presence of Confederate monuments across the South — and elsewhere in the United States — has been challenged for years, and some of the monuments targeted were already under consideration for removal.
The presence of Confederate monuments across the South — and elsewhere in the United States — has been challenged for years, and some of the monuments targeted were already under consideration for removal.
Trump honors fallen soldiers during Memorial Day events in Maryland and Virginia
President Donald Trump has honored America’s fallen service members as he commemorates Memorial Day in the midst of a pandemic.
President Donald Trump has honored America’s fallen service members as he commemorates Memorial Day in the midst of a pandemic.
After 17 years underground, vast army of cicadas set to emerge
Some 17 years after making their last appearance, a vast army of cicadas is set to emerge from underground in Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina.
Some 17 years after making their last appearance, a vast army of cicadas is set to emerge from underground in Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina.
100-year-old World War II veteran from Virginia coronavirus-free after 58 days in the hospital
A 100-year-old World War II veteran from Virginia was officially declared coronavirus-free and discharged from the hospital after a 58-day battle with COVID-19 this week.
A 100-year-old World War II veteran from Virginia was officially declared coronavirus-free and discharged from the hospital after a 58-day battle with COVID-19 this week.
Virginia family out for ride finds nearly $1 million in road
A Virginia family out for a ride to get a change of scenery after being holed up due to the coronavirus found nearly $1 million in two bags lying in the road.
A Virginia family out for a ride to get a change of scenery after being holed up due to the coronavirus found nearly $1 million in two bags lying in the road.
Dad shows off his best ballet moves while dancing with daughter
One dad exhibited beauty and grace while dancing to Tchaikovsky’s famous “Dance of the Little Swans.”
One dad exhibited beauty and grace while dancing to Tchaikovsky’s famous “Dance of the Little Swans.”
Woman wears sanitized inflatable hippo costume to hug mom living in retirement home
A woman paid her mom a surprise visit at a retirement home wearing a sanitized inflatable hippo costume.
A woman paid her mom a surprise visit at a retirement home wearing a sanitized inflatable hippo costume.
Virginia shoplifting suspects wore watermelon disguise: police
A Virginia police department released photos of two larceny suspects who they said pulled off the crime while wearing hollowed-out watermelon rinds with holes cut out for the eyes.
A Virginia police department released photos of two larceny suspects who they said pulled off the crime while wearing hollowed-out watermelon rinds with holes cut out for the eyes.
Coronavirus outbreak at Maruchan ramen noodle factory in Virginia sickens at least 7 workers
An outbreak of the novel coronavirus at a Maruchan ramen noodle factory in Virginia has sickened several workers, according to local reports.
An outbreak of the novel coronavirus at a Maruchan ramen noodle factory in Virginia has sickened several workers, according to local reports.
Feds sending cases of COVID-19 treatment remdesivir to Illinois and other states
The federal government is shipping cases of remdesivir, which has shown promise as a coronavirus treatment, to Illinois, New Jersey, Michigan, Connecticut, Maryland and Iowa.
The federal government is shipping cases of remdesivir, which has shown promise as a coronavirus treatment, to Illinois, New Jersey, Michigan, Connecticut, Maryland and Iowa.
Delta suspending service at Midway, nine other airports until the fall
Delta Airlines is suspending service at Chicago Midway International Airport and nine other locations until the fall because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Delta Airlines is suspending service at Chicago Midway International Airport and nine other locations until the fall because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Don't do this! Teen rescued after getting stuck in washing machine during game of hide-and-seek
Prince William County Fire and Rescue came to the aid of a teen who got stuck in the washer during a game of hide-and-seek.
Prince William County Fire and Rescue came to the aid of a teen who got stuck in the washer during a game of hide-and-seek.
'LIBERATE!' Trump goads states to lift coronavirus restrictions
One day after laying out a roadmap for gradually reviving economic activity, President Donald Trump urged his supporters to “LIBERATE” three states led by Democratic governors Friday, in effect encouraging protests against the stay-at-home restrictions against the coronavirus.
One day after laying out a roadmap for gradually reviving economic activity, President Donald Trump urged his supporters to “LIBERATE” three states led by Democratic governors Friday, in effect encouraging protests against the stay-at-home restrictions against the coronavirus.
Police looking for teens who allegedly filmed themselves coughing on produce in Virginia store
Police are searching for teens who allegedly filmed themselves coughing on produce in a Northern Virginia grocery store and posted it to social media.
Police are searching for teens who allegedly filmed themselves coughing on produce in a Northern Virginia grocery store and posted it to social media.
Insulin-cost capping bill passes in Virginia General Assembly
Amidst a flurry of progressive new laws, legislators in Virginia passed a bill last week that will cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $50.
Amidst a flurry of progressive new laws, legislators in Virginia passed a bill last week that will cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $50.
US Navy warship commissioned in honor of 96-year-old Iwo Jima veteran
The last surviving Medal of Honor recipient, Hershel "Woody" Williams, attended the commissioning of a U.S. Navy warship in his honor on Saturday.
The last surviving Medal of Honor recipient, Hershel "Woody" Williams, attended the commissioning of a U.S. Navy warship in his honor on Saturday.
US Marine tests positive for coronavirus in Virginia, Pentagon says
A U.S. Marine assigned to Fort Belvoir, Va., tested positive for the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, on Saturday, making him the first Marine to contract the disease and the third American service member to become infected.
A U.S. Marine assigned to Fort Belvoir, Va., tested positive for the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, on Saturday, making him the first Marine to contract the disease and the third American service member to become infected.