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The U.S. government has officially ended its legal fight against an upcoming expedition to the Titanic shipwreck after the company that owns the ship's salvage rights scaled back its dive plans.

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US ends legal fight against Titanic expedition. Battles over future dives are still possible.

July 3, 2024 at 3:01 p.m.

The U.S. government has officially ended its legal fight against an upcoming expedition to the Titanic shipwreck after the company that owns the ship's salvage rights scaled back its dive...

Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup helped invent rock ‘n’ roll. But you wouldn’t have known it if you saw Crudup living out his later years on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, dressed in coveralls and leading a crew picking cucumbers, tomatoes and sweet potatoes.

Virginia News |
Man who settled on Virginia’s Eastern Shore wrote the song that became Elvis’ first hit. He barely got paid.

July 2, 2024 at 2:11 p.m.

Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup helped invent rock ‘n’ roll. But you wouldn’t have known it if you saw Crudup living out his later years on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, dressed in...

One of America's most conservative congressmen is facing a serious primary challenge after his opponent was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, while voters in two other districts are nominating candidates to fill two open seats in Virginia's primary election Tuesday.

Virginia News |
Cliffhanger congressional contest between Bob Good and John McGuire tests power of Trump endorsement

June 19, 2024 at 12:39 a.m.

One of America's most conservative congressmen is facing a serious primary challenge after his opponent was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, while voters in two other districts are nominating...

The Virginia NAACP has sued school officials in a rural county after they restored Confederate military names to two schools. The federal lawsuit accuses the Shenandoah County school board of embracing segregationist values and subjecting Black students to a racially discriminatory environment.

Virginia News |
Virginia NAACP sues Shenandoah County school board for reinstating Confederate names

June 12, 2024 at 7:53 a.m.

The Virginia NAACP has sued school officials in a rural county after they restored Confederate military names to two schools. The federal lawsuit accuses the Shenandoah County school board of...

Cao has the most campaign money and past experience running for higher office in a general election among the five contenders in the primary on June 18.

Virginia Politics |
Navy vet, who has Trump’s endorsement, targets Tim Kaine in Virginia’s Senate primary

June 5, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.

Cao has the most campaign money and past experience running for higher office in a general election among the five contenders in the primary on June 18.

Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of discounts on anything from mattresses to lawn mowers.

National News |
5 things to know about Memorial Day, including its evolution and controversies

May 23, 2024 at 2:45 p.m.

Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of discounts on...

Arrest warrants must be served to alleged criminals if society is going to function. But there's no guarantee of safety for police officers knocking on their doors.

National News |
Killing of 4 officers underscores risks police face when serving warrants

May 2, 2024 at 7:25 a.m.

Arrest warrants must be served to alleged criminals if society is going to function. But there's no guarantee of safety for police officers knocking on their doors.

Rebuilding Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge could take anywhere from 18 months to several years, experts say, while the cost could be at least $400 million — or more than twice that.

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Building a new Key Bridge could take years and cost at least $400 million, experts say

March 29, 2024 at 8:31 a.m.

Rebuilding Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge could take anywhere from 18 months to several years, experts say, while the cost could be at least $400 million — or more...

Top Democratic Virginia legislators on Monday held the first in a planned series of public appearances designed to tout their budget legislation, offering counterprogramming to the broadsides Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin has been lobbing at the spending plan.

Virginia Politics |
Top Virginia Democrats begin their own budget tour in Hampton Roads in response to Youngkin’s criticisms

March 25, 2024 at 8:35 p.m.

Top Democratic Virginia legislators on Monday held the first in a planned series of public appearances designed to tout their budget legislation, offering counterprogramming to the broadsides Republican Gov. Glenn...

The U.S. government could end its legal fight against a planned expedition to the Titanic shipwreck. Assistant U.S. attorney Kent Porter told a federal judge Wednesday that the U.S. is seeking more information after the company scaled back its dive plans.

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US could end legal fight against Titanic expedition

March 14, 2024 at 7:31 a.m.

The U.S. government could end its legal fight against a planned expedition to the Titanic shipwreck. Assistant U.S. attorney Kent Porter told a federal judge Wednesday that the U.S. is...

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