Virginia police officer fired after accused of excessive force in traffic stop of Black Army officer
Officials in Virginia say a police officer accused of using excessive force during a traffic stop of a Black Army officer has been fired hours after the state's governor called for an independent investigation into the incident.
Officials in Virginia say a police officer accused of using excessive force during a traffic stop of a Black Army officer has been fired hours after the state's governor called for an independent investigation into the incident.
Va. police officers threatened Army lieutenant during traffic stop, lawsuit says
In a lawsuit, the Army lieutenant, who is Black, says his constitutional rights were violated during the traffic stop. An officer said his windows were tinted, he didn't have a rear license plate and had been "eluding police." The man's attorney says he was trying to stop in a well-lit area.
In a lawsuit, the Army lieutenant, who is Black, says his constitutional rights were violated during the traffic stop. An officer said his windows were tinted, he didn't have a rear license plate and had been "eluding police." The man's attorney says he was trying to stop in a well-lit area.
Joaquin ‘El Chapo' Guzman’s wife’s booking photo released ahead of virtual court appearance
Emma Coronel Aispuro, who is the wife of Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman, was arrested Monday in Virginia on international drug trafficking charges.
Emma Coronel Aispuro, who is the wife of Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman, was arrested Monday in Virginia on international drug trafficking charges.
Virginia could become first southern state to abolish death penalty as bill heads to Northam's desk
State lawmakers gave final approval Monday to a bill that will end capital punishment in Virginia, a dramatic turnaround for a state that has executed more people in its history than any other.
State lawmakers gave final approval Monday to a bill that will end capital punishment in Virginia, a dramatic turnaround for a state that has executed more people in its history than any other.
Virginia moves closer to ending capital punishment as state House votes to abolish death penalty
Virginia moved another step closer to ending capital punishment on Friday when the state House joined the Senate in voting to abolish the death penalty.
Virginia moved another step closer to ending capital punishment on Friday when the state House joined the Senate in voting to abolish the death penalty.
Washington Football Team hires first Black female assistant coach in NFL history
The Washington Football Team announced on Tuesday that it has hired the first Black female assistant coach in NFL history.
The Washington Football Team announced on Tuesday that it has hired the first Black female assistant coach in NFL history.
Despite recent COVID-19 infection, US executes Virginia man for 1992 slayings
The U.S. government has executed a drug trafficker for a series of slayings in Virginia in 1992, despite his recent COVID-19 infection. Corey Johnson received a lethal injection Thursday at the federal prison complex in Terre Haute, Indiana.
The U.S. government has executed a drug trafficker for a series of slayings in Virginia in 1992, despite his recent COVID-19 infection. Corey Johnson received a lethal injection Thursday at the federal prison complex in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Virginia man in 'Camp Auschwitz' shirt at riot arrested, authorities say
A man who was photographed wearing a “Camp Auschwitz” sweatshirt during the U.S. Capitol riot last week was arrested Wednesday in Virginia, authorities said.
A man who was photographed wearing a “Camp Auschwitz” sweatshirt during the U.S. Capitol riot last week was arrested Wednesday in Virginia, authorities said.
Hundreds turn out to thank Virginia UPS driver for deliveries, kindness: 'He makes you feel like a friend'
UPS driver Anthony Gaskins was moved to tears after members of a community banded together to thank him for his record number of daily deliveries during the coronavirus crisis.
UPS driver Anthony Gaskins was moved to tears after members of a community banded together to thank him for his record number of daily deliveries during the coronavirus crisis.
Man accused of killing mom, dog on Thanksgiving, police say
Police say a Virginia man has been accused of killing his mother and the family dog, who were both found dead on Thanksgiving Day.
Police say a Virginia man has been accused of killing his mother and the family dog, who were both found dead on Thanksgiving Day.
Trump reverses 'ridiculous' decision to cancel 'Wreaths Across America' at Arlington
The annual event honors the memory of fallen soldiers and is scheduled for December 19
The annual event honors the memory of fallen soldiers and is scheduled for December 19
Creepy, snake-sized invasive worm spotted in Virginia, and it’s ‘essentially immortal’
A foot-long invasive species slithered by a suburban Virginia resident last week, leaving pest-control experts scratching their heads before they found help identifying it.
A foot-long invasive species slithered by a suburban Virginia resident last week, leaving pest-control experts scratching their heads before they found help identifying it.
US Marshals find 27 missing children in Virginia
U.S. Marshals found 27 missing children following a rescue operation in Virginia, according to the Justice Department (DOJ) on Friday.
U.S. Marshals found 27 missing children following a rescue operation in Virginia, according to the Justice Department (DOJ) on Friday.
Body of aspiring hip-hop artist found in trunk of Virginia man's car after crash in Miami: police
Authorities found the body of an aspiring hip-hop artist inside the trunk of a Virginia man's car after he crashed on a Miami highway, police said.
Authorities found the body of an aspiring hip-hop artist inside the trunk of a Virginia man's car after he crashed on a Miami highway, police said.
No more victims found during 2nd search in Virginia shopping center blast site
Fire officials have completed another search of the site of a weekend explosion and fire in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and determined there are no additional victims.
Fire officials have completed another search of the site of a weekend explosion and fire in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and determined there are no additional victims.
Virginia detectives replace medals Marine Vietnam vet lost in burglary
Detectives in Virginia surprised a veteran Marine who served in Vietnam, replacing service medals stolen from him in a burglary.
Detectives in Virginia surprised a veteran Marine who served in Vietnam, replacing service medals stolen from him in a burglary.
Virginia city holding ‘reverse parade’ this year for Christmas
Fredericksburg is already making plans for how to safely hold its annual Christmas parade during the coronavirus pandemic.
Fredericksburg is already making plans for how to safely hold its annual Christmas parade during the coronavirus pandemic.
Jerry Falwell Jr. confirms he's resigned from Liberty University
Falwell confirmed his departure on Tuesday, a day after the school said he had submitted, then rescinded his resignation.
Falwell confirmed his departure on Tuesday, a day after the school said he had submitted, then rescinded his resignation.
Virginia mayor urged to resign after making Aunt Jemima comment about Biden picking Harris
The mayor of a small town in Virginia is being urged to resign following a Facebook post in which he claimed Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden "just announced Aunt Jemima" as his running mate.
The mayor of a small town in Virginia is being urged to resign following a Facebook post in which he claimed Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden "just announced Aunt Jemima" as his running mate.
Woman allegedly punches McDonald's employee in the face for forgetting condiments
Authorities are searching for a suspect who allegedly assaulted a fast-food worker over missing ketchup.
Authorities are searching for a suspect who allegedly assaulted a fast-food worker over missing ketchup.