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The Latest: Snow, ice and frigid temperatures make for a dangerous winter mix
2 days, 16 hours ago

The Latest: Snow, ice and frigid temperatures make for a dangerous winter mix

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A major winter blast …

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A linebacker at West Virginia State is fatally shot on the eve of a game against his old school
3 months, 3 weeks ago

A linebacker at West Virginia State is fatally shot on the eve of a game against his old school

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A linebacker at Division II West Virginia State was fatally shot during what the university said Thursday is being investigated by police as a home invasion. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Jyilek’s family as they mourn the loss of this incredible young …

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A 1-year-old Virginia girl abducted by father is dead after they crashed in Maryland, police say
4 months, 3 weeks ago

A 1-year-old Virginia girl abducted by father is dead after they crashed in Maryland, police say

Associated Press  

Va. — A 1-year-old Virginia girl is dead after her father stabbed her mother, abducted her and two siblings and then crashed during a pursuit into Maryland on Thursday, police said. Detectives secured warrants charging Plummer with aggravated malicious wounding, parental abduction and other offenses and Virginia State Police issued an Amber Alert for the three missing children. Maryland State …

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Virginia joins other states with effort to restrict cellphones in schools
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Virginia joins other states with effort to restrict cellphones in schools

Associated Press  

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Virginia on Tuesday joined a growing number of states that are pushing for cellphone restrictions in public schools, citing concerns over students’ academic achievement and mental health. The National Center for Education Statistics reported that 76% of public schools prohibited “non-academic cell phone use” during the 2021-2022 school year. For example, Loudoun County Public Schools, in …

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Cliffhanger Virginia race between Good and Trump-backed challenger is too close to call
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Cliffhanger Virginia race between Good and Trump-backed challenger is too close to call

Associated Press  

RICHMOND, Va. — A tightly contested race in Virginia between one of America’s most conservative congressmen and a challenger endorsed by former President Donald Trump is too close to call, The Associated Press said Monday. The registrar’s statement says staffers in the registrar’s office saw multiple ballots dropped off legally in the afternoon on Election Day but did not see …

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The Home Insurance Crunch: See What’s Happening in Your State
7 months, 3 weeks ago

The Home Insurance Crunch: See What’s Happening in Your State

New York Times  

The Home Insurance Crunch: See What’s Happening in Your State As climate change makes disasters more frequent and severe, the insurance industry is in tumult. Find your state: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New …

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Joel Scott scores 23 as Colorado State routs Virginia 67-42 to cap Day 1 of March Madness
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Joel Scott scores 23 as Colorado State routs Virginia 67-42 to cap Day 1 of March Madness

Associated Press  

DAYTON, Ohio — Joel Scott scored a season-high 23 points and had 11 rebounds as Colorado State won an NCAA Tournament game for the first time in 11 years, blowing out Virginia 67-42 in the First Four on Tuesday night. “I’ll tell you what, hard to imagine tonight going any better for us,” Colorado State coach Niko Medved said. “Just …

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No. 3 NC State bounces back from loss to No. 16 Virginia Tech with 83-47 win over Pitt
10 months, 4 weeks ago

No. 3 NC State bounces back from loss to No. 16 Virginia Tech with 83-47 win over Pitt

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Atlantic Coast Conference is as unrelenting this season as it ever has been in No. “We said all season ‘take it one game at a time’ and you can’t let one game set you back,” said center River Baldwin, who had 15 points, seven rebounds and three blocks. Madison Hayes led N.C. State with 16 points, though …

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A ‘catfishing’ cop killed three family members. A relative is suing the sheriff’s office that gave him a badge
1 year, 1 month ago

A ‘catfishing’ cop killed three family members. A relative is suing the sheriff’s office that gave him a badge

LA Times  

Mychelle Blandin’s parents and sister were victims of a triple homicide in Riverside that authorities say began with a “catfishing” case involving Blandin’s niece. Relatives of the Riverside family killed by “catfish” cop Austin Lee Edwards nearly a year ago filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Virginia sheriff’s office that hired him. Edwards, a former Virginia state trooper then employed …

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Halloween 2023: Here are the most Googled phobias in every US state
1 year, 2 months ago

Halloween 2023: Here are the most Googled phobias in every US state

Hindustan Times  

With Halloween right around the corner, it's the perfect time to discover what scares the people most across the United States. According to research conducted by US Credit Unions, fear of holes or “trypophobia” is the most common phobia in the nation this year, taking the No. 1 spot in 11 states including North Carolina, Mississippi, and Virginia, in the …

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Virginia school boards must adhere to Gov. Youngkin’s new policies on transgender students, AG says
1 year, 4 months ago

Virginia school boards must adhere to Gov. Youngkin’s new policies on transgender students, AG says

Associated Press  

RICHMOND, Va. — Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s new model policies for the treatment of transgender students are in line with federal and state nondiscrimination laws and school boards must follow their guidance, the state’s attorney general said in a nonbinding legal analysis released Thursday. Pressed Wednesday on the issue when speaking with reporters, Youngkin responded: “Just stand by.” He …

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A timeline of flight that crashed after losing contact, prompting military to scramble fighter jets
1 year, 7 months ago

A timeline of flight that crashed after losing contact, prompting military to scramble fighter jets

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy When a business jet failed …

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He faked an investigation. Then the ‘detective’ killed her family and abducted her niece
1 year, 7 months ago

He faked an investigation. Then the ‘detective’ killed her family and abducted her niece

LA Times  

Mychelle Blandin was getting ready to buy Christmas lights when her mother called in a panic. Blandin was still shopping when one of her parents’ neighbors saw a man walking down Price Court in a tan trench coat and black fedora. Around the same time the red Kia peeled out of Price Court, Blandin looked down at her phone and …

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‘Catfish’ cop who killed three in Riverside failed Virginia State Police mental health exam, lawyers allege
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Catfish’ cop who killed three in Riverside failed Virginia State Police mental health exam, lawyers allege

LA Times  

Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller has said the agency found no “indicators of concern” during its “extensive” vetting of the officer who killed three people in Riverside and kidnapped a 15-year-old girl. The Virginia cop who “catfished” a Riverside 15-year-old and then drove to California late last year and killed three of her family members failed his mental health …

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West Virginia AG Patrick Morrisey announces bid for governor
1 year, 9 months ago

West Virginia AG Patrick Morrisey announces bid for governor

Associated Press  

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Three-term West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Tuesday announced his candidacy for governor next year, joining a crowded field that already includes seven other Republicans. Other Republicans have filed precandidacy papers with the secretary of state’s office in the governor’s race, including state Delegate Moore Capito, the grandson of the late three-term Gov. “West Virginia needs …

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7 deputies and 3 others face murder charges in a Black man's death at mental hospital
1 year, 9 months ago

7 deputies and 3 others face murder charges in a Black man's death at mental hospital

NPR  

7 deputies and 3 others face murder charges in a Black man's death at mental hospital Enlarge this image toggle caption Meherrin River Regional Jail Meherrin River Regional Jail Editor's note: This story includes detailed descriptions of violence. "Mental illness should not be your ticket to death," said Otieno's mother, Caroline Ouko, noting that mental health is on the decline …

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Franklin, Vander Plas lead No. 13 Virginia past FSU 67-58
1 year, 11 months ago

Franklin, Vander Plas lead No. 13 Virginia past FSU 67-58

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Armaan Franklin is being more aggressive on offense and finding his rhythm. Franklin, a senior guard, averages 11.4 points per game but had 13 points by halftime as Virginia used a 17-2 run early in the game to take a 20-9 lead. “Some of the things we’re running offensively fit him better and he’s got a freedom …

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Why Virginia police hired ‘catfish’ cop Austin Lee Edwards
2 years ago

Why Virginia police hired ‘catfish’ cop Austin Lee Edwards

LA Times  

Col. Steven Pike, chief of Capitol Police, from left, Col. Gary Settle, superintendent of Virginia State Police, and Col. William Smith, chief of Richmond City Police, attend an event at the Virginia Capitol in Richmond in February 2020. In a previously unreported letter obtained by The Times, the head of the Virginia State Police detailed errors in his agency’s hiring …

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‘Catfish’ cop Austin Lee Edwards groomed other teen years before Riverside slayings
2 years ago

‘Catfish’ cop Austin Lee Edwards groomed other teen years before Riverside slayings

LA Times  

An undated selfie taken by Austin Lee Edwards on a computer. Staring up from her phone screen was Austin Lee Edwards, the now-deceased Virginia cop who drove across the country to Riverside and killed three relatives of a 15-year-old girl he “catfished” online. The woman told The Times that she believes she was the “girlfriend” to whom Edwards’ father referred. …

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‘Catfish’ cop used his father as a reference to get job as deputy
2 years ago

‘Catfish’ cop used his father as a reference to get job as deputy

LA Times  

Surveillance camera video shows Austin Lee Edwards during his second day of work with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Edwards signed on with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office in rural Virginia weeks after resigning from a nine-month stint with the Virginia State Police. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said that it had checked with Virginia State Police before hiring Edwards …

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Virginia probes hiring of trooper who killed teen's family
2 years ago

Virginia probes hiring of trooper who killed teen's family

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy After a former state trooper …

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College basketball rankings: UConn rises, Kentucky slides, North Carolina returns
2 years ago

College basketball rankings: UConn rises, Kentucky slides, North Carolina returns

New York Times  

We had lots of great action last week, and especially over the weekend, which meant I had plenty of reshuffling to do on my ballot. Dropped out: Maryland, TCU Almost Famous: Arizona State, Auburn, Boise State, Creighton, Iowa, Miami, New Mexico, Penn State, Providence, San Diego State, Utah State, West Virginia, Xavier Notes on the votes • The general narrative …

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‘Catfishing’ cop told Virginia police he was treated at mental health facility, records show
2 years ago

‘Catfishing’ cop told Virginia police he was treated at mental health facility, records show

LA Times  

Austin Lee Edwards, 28, who was hired by law enforcement agencies in Virginia, portrayed himself online as a 17-year-old to a 15-year-old Riverside girl. Austin Lee Edwards, the now-deceased cop who “catfished” a 15-year-old Riverside girl and killed her grandparents and mother last month, disclosed during his application to become a Virginia state trooper that he had voluntarily checked himself …

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Virginia police blame ‘human error’ in hiring of cop who later killed 3 in California
55 years ago

Virginia police blame ‘human error’ in hiring of cop who later killed 3 in California

LA Times  

At a news conference on Nov. 30, Riverside Police Chief Larry Gonzalez discusses the horrific killings of three members of a family as a female relative listens. Virginia State Police now blame “human error” for the agency’s hiring of Austin Lee Edwards, the cop who killed the grandparents and mother of a 15-year-old California girl he “catfished ” online. “Human …

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