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American Lung Association releases State of Tobacco Control report

Virginia is as one of the states with the worst policies to prevent and reduce tobacco use on the American Lung Association State of Tobacco Control Report

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Supreme Court punts on Texas and Florida social media cases that could upend platform moderation

The court is still scheduled to hear two other cases next month that could impact the business models of major platforms.

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Liberty University students to lead national March for Life Rally in D.C.

Every year Liberty University sends students to the March for Life Rally, but this is the first-time they've lead the march.

Missing Cohasset woman: Timeline of Ana Walshe's movements before disappearance

Police are piecing together what could've happened in a 72-window between Jan. 1, when Ava Walshe left her Massachusetts home, and Jan. 4, when she was reported missing.

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Police search missing woman Ana Walshe's pool, woods near her home; detectives head to DC

The search for missing Cohasett, Massachusetts, mother Ana Walshe continued Saturday as law enforcement officials examined the pool and woods behind her home.

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Ana Walshe missing: Massachusetts police chief says 'every hour we're getting more concerned'

Ana Walshe, 39, of Cohasset, Massachusetts, was reported missing Wednesday after being last seen at her home around 4 a.m. New Year's Day.

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New Chicago FBI boss named, the city’s 5th in last decade

Robert “Wes” Wheeler Jr., a 22-year FBI veteran with a background in counterterrorism, was named Tuesday to lead the agency’s busy Chicago field office.

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Zelenskyy, BlackRock CEO Fink agree to coordinate Ukraine investment

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and BlackRock CEO Larry Fink have agreed to coordinate investment in rebuilding Ukraine, Kyiv announced on Wednesday

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Former Washington DC police officers found guilty in death of man in 2020 moped chase

Two former Washington D.C., police officers were found guilty in relation to the death of a moped rider during a police chase

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Zelenskyy to meet with Biden, address a joint session of Congress on his first wartime trip to U.S.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with President Joe Biden at the White House and then address a joint session of Congress in the evening.

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Biden to require new federal buildings to slash greenhouse gas emissions

The decision comes as a growing number of cities have voted to curb gas consumption in buildings.

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D.C. condominium embraces green living

BUYING NEW | Prices at 1706 Euclid Street range from $350,000 to $895,000

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Live updates Shooting rampage at Virginia Walmart leaves at least 6 dead

Chesapeake Police said early Wednesday that six people were killed in the attack and that the shooter also died.

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With inflation top of mind, voters raise minimum wage in two states

Nebraskans voted to gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. Nevadans voted to extend a minimum wage increase to $12 an hour to nearly all workers. Voters in Washington D.C. overwhelmingly voted to triple the minimum wage for tipped workers to $16.10 an hour over four years.

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Midterm elections: Will there be major changes in Washington?

On Tuesday, voters across the country will head to the polls. The results could shift the balance of power in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate.

WATCH: Biden hosts trick-or-treating event

Biden hosted local children of firefighters, nurses, police officers, and members of the National Guard for trick-or-treating.

Car seat carrying sleeping child shot at during Washington, DC road rage incident: 'People are crazy'

A family in the Washington D.C. area is recovering after their car was shot into multiple times while driving on Interstate 295, striking their son's car seat while he was asleep in it.

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WATCH: Diwali celebration at White House

President Biden, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, and Vice President Kamala Harris attend a reception to celebrate Diwali in the East Room.

Southwest Virginia Honor Flight returns home

The Southwest Virginia Honor flight returned to the D-Day memorial Sunday, after leaving for Washington D.C. on Friday, with a special recognition for Vietnam veterans.

Honor Flight pays tribute to veterans

The Honor Flight is a completely free trip to honor the men and women for their service.

Rusty the red panda, known for escaping the National Zoo as a young cub, dies unexpectedly

Rusty the red panda, who rose to fame in June 2013 after escaping from his enclosure at the National Zoo in D.C., died unexpectedly last week at the Pueblo Zoo in Colorado.

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Georgia man arrested for gun possession on Capitol grounds

Police at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday arrested a Georgia man who they say had several guns in his van and claimed to be in Washington to deliver documents to the Supreme Court.

Pit bull kidnapped in armed robbery in DC, police ask for public assistance

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is asking for public assistance in locating a stolen pit bull taken in an armed robbery.

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Blind 21-year-old pilot makes historic flight to Washington D.C.

A blind 21-year-old lands her dream of flying a plane as she flies from Arizona to Washington D.C., according to the Foundation for Blind Children (FBC).

These are the most and least expensive major U.S. cities based on the average cost of monthly expenses

A new report from Doxo, broke down comparative household bill costs across the 50 largest cities in the U.S.

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Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Costco, DocuSign, Scholastic

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in after hours trading.

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Now Texas Guv Has Dumped Baby Migrant on Kamala’s Doorstep

MARAT SADANAA new busload of 50 migrants, including a 1-month old child, were dropped in front of the Naval Observatory on Saturday, which is the Washington D.C. home of Vice President Kamala Harris, Fox News first reported. The group mostly originated from Venezuela and add to the growing list of migrants that have been transported to the vice president’s home. It marks the third bus of migrants sent from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott after others arrived earlier this week. Separately, six more buses

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Judge unseals list of documents seized from Trump's Mar-a-Lago

A federal judge has unsealed a detailed inventory of items seized during the FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Florida home, Mar-a-Lago. The list includes thousands of documents, some marked "top secret," along with dozens of empty folders bearing classification markings. Robert Costa explains.

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Trump's inner circle knew the White House documents were a 'big problem' and worried since June that the former president was getting himself into legal trouble: report

Donald Trump had multiple opportunities to avoid the FBI raid of his Mar-a-Lago home on August 8, according to The Washington Post.

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Retired lieutenant arrested in fatal shooting of D.C. library officer during training

A retired police lieutenant has been arrested after police say he fatally shot a fellow law enforcement officer Thursday during a training exercise at a Washington D.

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Ex-lieutenant arrested in library officer's shooting death

A retired police lieutenant has been arrested after police say he fatally shot a fellow law enforcement officer Thursday during a training exercise at a Washington D.

Ex-lieutenant arrested in library officer's shooting death

A retired police lieutenant has been arrested after police say he fatally shot a fellow law enforcement officer Thursday during a training exercise at a Washington D.C. library. Jesse Porter was at the end of a training exercise at a library in the district’s Anacostia neighborhood Thursday afternoon when he fired a weapon that struck 25-year-old Maurica Manyan, Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee said Friday. The library officer was then rushed to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

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GOP governors sent buses of migrants to D.C. — with no plan for what came next

For months, governors of Texas and Arizona have been sending charter buses full of migrants to Washington D.C. Neither the local nor federal government greets them when they arrive.

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Covington Catholic student’s 5 libel lawsuits against national media outlets dismissed

The defamation lawsuits were the result of videos that went viral, generating national news coverage.

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US judge OKs online publication of New Mexico voter records

A federal judge says that a conservative-backed initiative to publish voter registration records online for the public to see can move forward over the objections of New Mexico election regulators.

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 17, 2022: Kinzinger, Gottlieb, Bowser, Hochstein, Furman

Rep. Adam Kinzinger, former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb and more appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.

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Maryland man indicted for allegedly assaulting men in D.C park known for cruising

Michael Thomas Pruden was arrested Thursday and if convicted, faces at least 53 years in prison.

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Amtrak adds additional round-trip service between Roanoke and Washington D.C.

A much-anticipated train rolled into Downtown Roanoke from Washington D.C. on Monday and was greeted by city leaders and residents – The arrival marked a new chapter of transportation to and from Roanoke.

VPRA launches new roundtrip, ‘Empty the Shelters,’ and more news happening today

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines in Southwest Virginia.

Casino industry urges federal prosecutors to crack down on illegal operators

Despite the fact that gambling is legal in much of the U.S., gamblers continue to flock to illegal sites.

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Henry County woman pleads guilty to her role in Capitol riot

A 44-year-old Henry County woman pleaded guilty to one of the charges in her role in the Capitol Riots on January 6th.

IN PHOTOS: July 4 fireworks from around the U.S.

Before looking ahead to next year and America’s 247th birthday in 2023, here are some photos of fireworks displays in New York City, Washington, D.C., Las Vegas and Los Angeles on Monday night.

This is what abortion protests look like in Washington D.C. right now

The Supreme Court on Friday stripped away the nation’s constitutional protections for abortion that had stood for nearly a half-century. The decision by the court’s conservative majority overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling and is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states.

U.S. Senate votes to advance bipartisan gun control legislation

The Senate advanced a new bipartisan gun safety bill in a 64-34 vote on Tuesday night. If passed, the legislation would call for some of the most significant changes to U.S. gun control laws in three decades. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe discussed the bill's main provisions and how it could fare as it continues to move through Congress on "CBS News Mornings".

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‘Didn’t want to be used as a pawn’: Lawmaker stood by oath to uphold election results

Arizona state House Speaker Rusty Bowers testified that although he did want to see Donald Trump win, he would not break his oath to get him there.

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'Jimmy Kimmel' Host Sean Hayes Takes NSFW Swipe At Tucker Carlson Over Biden Bike Fall

The guest host gleefully mocked Fox News after the president's tumble.

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Yellowstone Tourist Town Hurt By Flood

The unprecedented flooding at Yellowstone National Park could lead to closures for the rest of the summer due to damage, hurting tourist season in a town that relies on travelers (June 16) (AP video by Brittany Peterson)

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Voters In 4 States Heading To The Polls Tuesday

The next major primaries come just a week from Tuesday, when voters in 4 more states and in Washington D.C., will head to the polls.

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"Americans are tired and fed up": March For Our Lives protests return today in wake of mass shootings in Uvalde, Buffalo

Protests will be held in Washington D.C. and hundreds of other cities.

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The plan proposed by Virginia’s senators to help end gun violence

Emotional testimony in Washington D.C. Wednesday, including Miguel Cerillo, a father of one of the survivors of the Uvalde shooting. He’s just one of the voices asking lawmakers for help.

WATCH: Gigantic wild turkey attacks duo in Washington D.C.

An angry bird is running afoul in D.C.

House Capitol riot probe seeks testimony from key GOP lawmakers; sets 8 days of public hearings in June

Donald Trump Jr., the son of ex-President Donald Trump, and Trump's former lawyer Rudy Giuliani are expected to be interviewed by the Jan. 6 Capitol riot committee.

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At least a dozen U.S. universities reinstate mask mandates as Covid cases rise

Universities are responding to rising Covid cases by reinstating mask mandates, even as most of the country loosens public health restrictions.

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A dozen veterans return from ‘life changing’ Honor Flight trip to DC

Dressed in red, white and blue, a crowd welcomed home Virginia veterans from their Honor Flight to the nation’s capital.

Two Roanoke veterans celebrated at the return of Honor Flight

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Honor Flight is back.

Veterans organization resumes Central, Southwest Virginia Honor Flights

The group will take veterans from our area to Washington D.C. free of charge.

Pet Thefts Could Be Rising: What To Do To Prevent It

Microchips could help owners if their pet is stolen, but there are other tools owners should know about, too.

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Pet Thefts Could Be Rising: What To Do To Prevent It

Microchips could help owners if their pet is stolen, but there are other tools owners should know about, too.

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April 12, 2022 Picture of the Day

Thanks to Percita for sending us today's Picture of the Day from Washington, D.C.!

Coronavirus Cases Are On The Rise Again

The U.S. is now averaging 31,000 new cases a day, according to a New York Times analysis.

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The Rise Of Sports Gambling

Sports gambling is more widely allowed now because of a 2018 decision from the Supreme Court.

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The Rise Of Sports Gambling

Sports gambling is more widely allowed now because of a 2018 decision from the Supreme Court.

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Annual Cherry Blossom Colors Show Mounting Effects Of Climate Change

There are 3,200 cherry trees in the parks around the waterfronts in Washgington D.C. They're feeling the effects of a warming climate.

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Annual Cherry Blossom Colors Show Mounting Effects Of Climate Change

There are 3,200 cherry trees in the parks around the waterfronts in Washgington D.C. They're feeling the effects of a warming climate.

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Comedian Davidson, others headed to space

"Saturday Night Live" star Pete Davidson is among the six passengers on the next launch of Jeff Bezo's space travel venture Blue Origin. (March 14)

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Truck convoy protesting vaccine mandates to stop in Lexington on its way to Washington D.C.

An American truck convoy is rolling through the nation to protest vaccine mandates.

Panel urges changes to make US organ transplants more fair

An influential scientific advisory panel says the U.S. transplant system needs an overhaul to stop wasting organs and give more patients a fair chance.

IRS offering Saturday walk-in help this tax season

The IRS will begin offering limited Saturday walk-in help for taxpayers this tax season.

Vic Mensa arrested after officials allegedly find drugs in his bag at D.C. airport

The rapper was charged with felony narcotics possession.

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Vic Mensa arrested after officials allegedly find drugs in his bag at D.C. airport

The rapper was charged with felony narcotics possession.

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Rents for single-family homes are rising three times as fast as they were a year ago

Strong demand for single-family rental homes has caused rents to rise three times faster in 2021 than they did a year earlier.

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Senate rejects Biden's vaccine mandate for businesses

The Senate has narrowly approved a resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s requirement that businesses with 100 or more workers have their employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus or submit to weekly testing.

Omarosa says that 'superspreader' Trump doesn't care if he exposed his staff or Secret Service agents to COVID-19

Omarosa Manigault Newman told MSNBC that she thinks former President Donald Trump was a "superspreader" of COVID-19 within the White House.

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Judges grill Trump lawyers trying to block Jan. 6 probe from getting White House records

The House is probing the Jan. 6 riot, when Trump's supporters stormed the Capitol and temporarily stopped Congress from confirming Biden's 2020 election win.

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Grammy night is coming — and go-go music finally has a shot

A new eligibility change means D.C.’s dance music can be recognized on its own terms.

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A World Remembers: Memorials honor COVID-19's 5 million dead

The Italian city that suffered the brunt of COVID-19’s first deadly wave is dedicating a vivid memorial to the pandemic dead: A grove of trees, creating oxygen in a park opposite the hospital where so many died, unable to breathe.

Facebook CEO Targeted In D.C. Lawsuit Over Cambridge Analytica Scandal

The D.C. attorney general listed Zuckerberg as a defendant in the suit, saying he's involved in Facebook's failure to protect user data.

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Thousands of Blue Ridge Rock Festival goers call event complete chaos

Some festival goers vow they will not return.

‘Welcome home’: First US evacuation flight brings 200 Afghans to new home

The first flight evacuating Afghan interpreters and others who worked alongside Americans in Afghanistan landed early Friday at Washington Dulles International Airport, according to an internal U.S. government document and a commercial flight tracking service.

Time on their side, Texas GOP waits for Democrats to return

Texas Republicans lawmakers are still showing up at the state Capitol even though more than 50 Democrats who bolted for Washington say they have no plans to return soon.

Rescuers trying to free worker trapped in DC home collapse

Emergency crews are responding to a report of a building under construction that has collapsed in the nation’s capital. Several people were reported to be injured.

Wildlife officials warn of sick, dying birds in Virginia and surrounding states

Wildlife management officials are puzzled after several reports of sick and dying birds across Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C.

Ex-police chief, 5 others charged in Capitol riot conspiracy

A former California police chief and five other men have been indicted on conspiracy charges in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Trump impeachment lawyer defending man in Capitol riot

A lawyer who defended former President Donald Trump during his impeachment trial against a charge of inciting the riot at the U.S. Capitol is now representing a man charged alongside other members and associates of the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group in the Jan. 6 attack.

Roanoke Grocery Market aims to be a new cultural cuisine center in Northwest Roanoke

Hisham Alammuri felt that Roanoke was missing some healthy Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and halal foods.

Man charged in Capitol riot plot to be released from jail

An illuminated traffic barrier is seen on the Capitol grounds before sunrise in Washington, Monday, March 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)A man charged with conspiring with members of the far-right Oath Keepers militia group in the attack on the U.S. Capitol will be released from jail while he awaits trial, a judge ruled Friday after challenging the strength of the evidence against him. It's the biggest conspiracy case the U.S. has brought so far in the Capitol attack, as investigators narrow in on organized extremist groups like the Oath Keepers and another far-right group, the Proud Boys. Authorities have acknowledged there’s no evidence Caldwell was a dues-paying member of the Oath Keepers but have described him as a supporter who appeared to play a “leadership role” within the group. Caldwell's lawyer, David Fischer, said prosecutors have provided no evidence that the riot was anything but spontaneous.

Capitol Police chief appeals for National Guard to stay

Scott Applewhite)WASHINGTON – Worried about continuing threats, the acting chief of the U.S. Capitol Police appealed to congressional leaders Thursday to use their influence to keep National Guard troops at the Capitol, two months after the law enforcement breakdowns of the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection. Pittman said she needed the leaders' assistance with the three-member Capitol Police Board, which reports to them. Paul Irving, who served on the Capitol Police Board as House sergeant-at-arms, denied that Sund asked him to call the Guard. He ultimately called the commanding general of the D.C. National Guard just before 2 p.m., who in turn testified that the request for help was delayed by the Defense Department. “We have the razor wire, we have the National Guard.

Police uncover ‘possible plot’ by militia to breach Capitol

The U.S. Capitol Police say they have intelligence showing there is a "possible plot" by a militia group to breach the Capitol on Thursday. Scott Applewhite)WASHINGTON – Capitol Police say they have uncovered intelligence of a “possible plot” by a militia group to breach the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, nearly two months after a mob of supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the iconic building to try to stop Congress from certifying now-President Joe Biden's victory. Members of the Three Percenters were among the extremists who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6. Police were ill-prepared for the mass of Trump supporters in tactical gear, some armed, and it took hours for National Guard reinforcements to come. “We have obtained intelligence that shows a possible plot to breach the Capitol by an identified militia group on Thursday, March 4.” Police did not identify the militia group in the statement.

General: Pentagon hesitated on sending Guard to Capitol riot

Guard troops who had been waiting on buses were then rushed to the Capitol, arriving in 18 minutes, Walker said. Much of the focus at Wednesday's hearing was on communications between the National Guard and the Defense Department. Contee said Sund pleaded with Army officials to deploy National Guard troops as the rioting escalated. AdAccording to the Defense Department, Walker was called at 3 p.m. by Army officials, and was told to prepare Guard troops to deploy. Thousands of National Guard troops are still patrolling the fenced-in Capitol, and multiple committees across Congress are investigating Jan. 6.

Fence at Capitol blocks DC government from enacting new laws

In this Jan. 19, 2021 photo, riot fencing and razor wire reinforce the security zone on Capitol Hill in Washington. The Capitol Police say they are stepping up security at Washington-area transportation hubs and taking other steps to bolster travel security for lawmakers. Scott Applewhite)WASHINGTON – That foreboding black fence erected around the U.S. Capitol building has had an unintentional side effect: walling off the local government’s ability to enact new laws. Last Friday, they did the same with a member of Vice President Kamala Harris' staff; Harris, as vice president, presides over the Senate. Only three D.C. bills have been directly overturned since 1975, but members of Congress do sometimes seek to alter or influence D.C. laws by attaching budget riders to certain bills.

Communities of color call reaction to chaos at U.S. Capitol a ‘double standard’

After protests against systemic racism and injustice last summer, Wednesday’s storming of the U.S. Capitol is no different. Dr. Evans said even the simplest act can set off race-based triggers. It’s part of the disease of society,” said Dr. Evans. “Yesterday was crystal clear proof. Crystal clear proof.”While the path to better days is yet unknown, the pain of many, as stated, is crystal clear.

‘Unspeakable, disturbing’: Republican Party of Virginia condemns violence at U.S. Capitol

(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)WASHINGTON, D.C. – The leader of the Republican Party of Virginia released a statement Wednesday evening condemning the violent acts that took place during protests at the U.S. Capitol building that day. FULL STATEMENT FROM THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF VIRGINIA:“Today, the American people witnessed unspeakable, disturbing, and horrifying acts of violence at the seat of national government of the greatest nation the world has ever known. They neither represent nor speak for the Republican Party of Virginia, our fellow citizens, or any civilized people. The Republican Party has made their disdain for democracy clear, and every elected GOP official has been complicit. It’s up to every Virginian and every American to reject the values of the Republican Party that led to a violent coup attempt today in our nation’s capital.

Virginia lawmakers, officials react to violent protests at U.S. Capitol

Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. Lawmakers and officials representing Virginia have taken to social media to share their thoughts on the violence, as well as share safety updates during the evolving situation. Virginia Governor Ralph Northam said he is sending members of the Virginia National Guard and state troopers to respond to the situation. Per the Mayor's request, I am sending members of the Virginia National Guard along with 200 Virginia State Troopers. Thank you to the Capitol Police for keeping us safe and evacuating staff, reporters, and members of Congress to safety.

Sen. Kaine criticizes President Trump on troop removal, COVID-19 response and transition of power

WASHINGTON D.C. – Virginia Senator Tim Kaine was critical of several decisions made by the Trump administration this week while speaking to reporters. The democrat Senator spoke on several topics ranging from the coronavirus pandemic, Afghanistan troop removal to the transition of power and the election. However, Sen. Kaine says there is no plan on the national level. In a “purely political move,” Kaine criticized the President’s decision to remove troops in Afghanistan and beyond. They are not asking us to leave,” expressed Sen. Kaine.

The Latest: US church leaders react to McCarrick report

Pope John Paul II elevated McCarrick, the current archbishop of Washington, to cardinal. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)The Latest on the Vatican's investigation of ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick and allegations of sexual misconduct (all times local). ___10:45 a.m.Top U.S. Roman Catholic leaders are reacting to the Vatican's investigation of ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick. “This report underscores the need for us to repent and grow in our commitment to serve the people of God,” Gomez says. — McCarrick, 90, was defrocked by Francis last year after a Vatican investigation confirmed decades of allegations that the globe-trotting envoy and successful church fundraiser had sexually molested adults as well as children.

Pope names 13 new cardinals, including 1st Black US prelate

Pope Francis on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, named 13 new cardinals, including Washington D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory, who would become the first Black U.S. prelate to earn the coveted red hat. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis on Sunday named 13 new cardinals, including Washington D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory, who would become the first Black U.S. prelate to earn the coveted red hat. The pope, when elected in 2013, chose St. Francis of Assisi as his namesake saint. Gregory said in a statement that becoming a cardinal would allow him to work more closely with the pontiff in caring for the Catholic Church. Some cardinals head powerful Vatican offices, and pontiffs frequently turn to cardinals for advice.

DC police release bodycam footage of deadly shooting of 18-year-old Deon Kay

While the moment Kay is shot is in the video, 10 News has decided to not publish that portion of the bodycam footage. WASHINGTON – A day after the deadly shooting of an 18-year-old Black man in Washington, DC, the police department has released the bodycam footage. On Thursday, the department posted a 10:53 bodycam video to its YouTube page, which includes the moment that Deon Kay was shot and killed. The bodycam footage is from the officer who shot Kay. The department also posted a 4:19 community briefing video, which gives more contact than just the bodycam footage.

DC police say Black shooting victim 'brandished a firearm'

WASHINGTON – Police officers in Washington, D.C., fatally shot a young Black man Wednesday who the department said had “brandished a firearm," prompting protests amid increased nationwide and local scrutiny over police tactics. “During the foot pursuit, one of the suspects brandished a firearm. In response, an officer discharged their firearm one time, striking the suspect,” the MPD statement said. The other man who fled escaped from police, and Kay was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The shooting comes as police killings of Black people have sparked nationwide protests and calls for sweeping police reform, prompting local efforts by the D.C. Council to bring greater transparency to such incidents.

DC Police release body camera footage from fatal shooting

Police in the nations capital released body camera footage from the officer who fatally shot the Black 18-year-old in the chest. Deon Kay, 18, was shot in the chest Wednesday afternoon in the midst of a foot pursuit with police officers. The officer turns around, sees Kay running a few feet behind him and fires a single shot into Kay's chest. Bowser said her administration had rushed to release the video to help the public answer some questions. Emergency legislation passed by the D.C. Council in June requires the police to release any body camera footage from any fatal shootings or use-of-force incidents within five days.

Bling Bling: Virginia Warriors celebrate NTBA National Championship

ROANOKE, Va. The Virginia Warriors Elite AAU 14-and-under basketball team from Roanoke safely traveled to Myrtle Beach over the weekend for the National Travel Basketball Association Championship. While there, they defeated teams from the likes of Charlotte, Washington D.C. and even Kentucky to win the NTBA National title. Weve been wanting this for a few years, said Abu Yarmah, a player for the team. This is the first ever championship win for the Virginia Warriors program in the gold bracket. Up next for the team is another tournament in Atlanta in a few weeks where the team will become Team Virginia and compete against top talent from other states once again.

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