Mom brings miscarried embryo to city council meeting, blames public housing conditions
A woman’s emotional plea to the Richmond City Council this week has motivated others to ask what can be done to help people living in deteriorating, infested apartments in Richmond’s public housing.
A woman’s emotional plea to the Richmond City Council this week has motivated others to ask what can be done to help people living in deteriorating, infested apartments in Richmond’s public housing.
'Thought she might not make it,' 5th-grader saves choking friend
A fifth-grader in Virginia has been hailed a hero for jumping into action when he saw a classmate choking at lunch; she was starting to turn colors and gasping for breath.
A fifth-grader in Virginia has been hailed a hero for jumping into action when he saw a classmate choking at lunch; she was starting to turn colors and gasping for breath.
Man accused of shooting 2 dogs in revenge for cat's death
Authorities say a Virginia man whose cat was killed by two Labrador retrievers pursued their owner and fatally shot the dogs.
Authorities say a Virginia man whose cat was killed by two Labrador retrievers pursued their owner and fatally shot the dogs.
Swimmers in Virginia Beach brave the cold weather and snow to practice
Teens from 12 to 18 years old braved the cold and snowy weather in Virginia Beach for swim team practice.
Teens from 12 to 18 years old braved the cold and snowy weather in Virginia Beach for swim team practice.
Virginia mother-daughter ‘murder-suicide’ may have been staged, police say
Police in Fairfax County, Virginia say a mother and daughter may be the victims of a double murder and not a murder-suicide.
Police in Fairfax County, Virginia say a mother and daughter may be the victims of a double murder and not a murder-suicide.
Woman faked own death to go on shopping spree with her husband
A Virginia woman is facing 30 years in prison for faking her own death to go on a shopping spree with her husband.
A Virginia woman is facing 30 years in prison for faking her own death to go on a shopping spree with her husband.
'Our little secret' Virginia mom sexually assaulted during massage
Receiving a massage from a licensed massage therapist is supposed to be a relaxing experience. However, for one Virginia mother, her relaxing experience quickly turned to a nightmare.
Receiving a massage from a licensed massage therapist is supposed to be a relaxing experience. However, for one Virginia mother, her relaxing experience quickly turned to a nightmare.
WSU student says 'ridiculous totalitarian people' aiming for expulsion after Charlottesville appearance
The former president of the Washington State University College Republicans says he resigned this week because he didn’t want to be a distraction for the group, not because he did anything wrong in Charlottesville, Va., last weekend.
The former president of the Washington State University College Republicans says he resigned this week because he didn’t want to be a distraction for the group, not because he did anything wrong in Charlottesville, Va., last weekend.
Merck CEO quits Trump council over Charlottesville
One of America's most prominent black CEOs quit President Trump's manufacturing council on Monday over Trump's failure to condemn white supremacists.Kenneth Frazier of Merck said in a statement: "America's leaders must honor our fundamental values by clearly rejecting expressions of hatred, bigotry and group supremacy."Within minutes, Trump attacked him on Twitter, saying Frazier's resignation will give him "more time to LOWER RIPOFF DRUG PRICES!"
One of America's most prominent black CEOs quit President Trump's manufacturing council on Monday over Trump's failure to condemn white supremacists.Kenneth Frazier of Merck said in a statement: "America's leaders must honor our fundamental values by clearly rejecting expressions of hatred, bigotry and group supremacy."Within minutes, Trump attacked him on Twitter, saying Frazier's resignation will give him "more time to LOWER RIPOFF DRUG PRICES!"
A peaceful gathering in Tacoma to honor the victims of Charlottesville
More than a hundred gather in a show of solidarity with the victims of Charlottesville in Tacoma Sunday night.
More than a hundred gather in a show of solidarity with the victims of Charlottesville in Tacoma Sunday night.
Charlottesville crash suspect's ex-teacher says he idolized Hitler, Nazism
The man accused of plowing a car into a crowd of people protesting a white supremacist rally was fascinated with Nazism and idolized Adolf Hitler.
The man accused of plowing a car into a crowd of people protesting a white supremacist rally was fascinated with Nazism and idolized Adolf Hitler.
Day after violent protests in Charlottesville: Pro-Trump group, counter protesters converge in Seattle
Hundreds of demonstrators and counter-protesters converged in downtown Seattle one day after violent clashes in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Hundreds of demonstrators and counter-protesters converged in downtown Seattle one day after violent clashes in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Man accused of ramming protesters pictured with racist group
Police charged James Alex Fields Jr. with second-degree murder and other counts after the silver Dodge Challenger they say he was driving barreled through a crowd of counter-protesters, killing a woman and wounding at least 19 others.
Police charged James Alex Fields Jr. with second-degree murder and other counts after the silver Dodge Challenger they say he was driving barreled through a crowd of counter-protesters, killing a woman and wounding at least 19 others.
Family, friends mourn 3 dead in Virginia rally violence
The woman killed when a car plowed into a crowd of people protesting a white nationalist rally in Virginia was described as a "true American hero" who died doing what she loved — standing up for people.
The woman killed when a car plowed into a crowd of people protesting a white nationalist rally in Virginia was described as a "true American hero" who died doing what she loved — standing up for people.
White House scrambles to explain Trump's response to clashes
The White House scrambled Sunday to elaborate on President Donald Trump's response to deadly, race-fueled clashes in Charlottesville, Virginia, as he came under bipartisan scolding for not clearly condemning white supremacists and other hate groups immediately after the altercations.
The White House scrambled Sunday to elaborate on President Donald Trump's response to deadly, race-fueled clashes in Charlottesville, Virginia, as he came under bipartisan scolding for not clearly condemning white supremacists and other hate groups immediately after the altercations.
FBI, Justice Department open civil rights investigation into Charlottesville car attack
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- U.S. officials have opened a civil rights investigation into the circumstances of the deadly car attack that took place amid clashes of white nationalists and counter-demonstrators in Charlottesville, Virginia.The investigation was announced late Saturday by officials of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Virginia and the Richmond field office of the FBI.In a statement, Attorney General Jeff Sessions says U.S. Attorney Rick Mountcastle has begun the investigation and will have the full support of the Justice Department.Sessions says, "The violence and deaths in Charlottesville strike at the heart of American law and justice."He adds, "When such actions arise from racial bigotry and hatred, they betray our core values and cannot be tolerated."
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- U.S. officials have opened a civil rights investigation into the circumstances of the deadly car attack that took place amid clashes of white nationalists and counter-demonstrators in Charlottesville, Virginia.The investigation was announced late Saturday by officials of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Virginia and the Richmond field office of the FBI.In a statement, Attorney General Jeff Sessions says U.S. Attorney Rick Mountcastle has begun the investigation and will have the full support of the Justice Department.Sessions says, "The violence and deaths in Charlottesville strike at the heart of American law and justice."He adds, "When such actions arise from racial bigotry and hatred, they betray our core values and cannot be tolerated."
Police: 20-year-old Ohio man charged with second-degree murder in crash at Virginia rally
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Authorities say a 20-year-old Ohio man accused of driving a car into a group of counter-protesters at a white nationalist rally has been charged with second-degree murder and other counts.The Charlottesville Police Department said in a statement Saturday night that James Alex Fields Jr.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Authorities say a 20-year-old Ohio man accused of driving a car into a group of counter-protesters at a white nationalist rally has been charged with second-degree murder and other counts.The Charlottesville Police Department said in a statement Saturday night that James Alex Fields Jr.
Organizer of Charlottesville white nationalist rally says driver who plowed through counter-protesters 'did the wrong thing'
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The organizer of a rally that drew hundreds of white nationalists and other extremists to Charlottesville says he disavows the violence that eroded it.Jason Kessler said in an interview Saturday evening that whoever drove a car into a group of counter-protesters "did the wrong thing." He said he was saddened that people were hurt.Kessler is a local blogger and activist who described the event as a pro-white rally.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The organizer of a rally that drew hundreds of white nationalists and other extremists to Charlottesville says he disavows the violence that eroded it.Jason Kessler said in an interview Saturday evening that whoever drove a car into a group of counter-protesters "did the wrong thing." He said he was saddened that people were hurt.Kessler is a local blogger and activist who described the event as a pro-white rally.
Trump blames 'many sides' for violent clashes in Virginia
BEDMINISTER, N.J. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday blamed "many sides" for the violent clashes between protesters and white supremacists in Virginia and contended that the "hatred and bigotry" broadcast across the country had taken root long before his political ascendancy.That was not how the Charlottesville mayor assessed the chaos that led the governor to declare a state of emergency, contending that Trump's campaign fed the flames of prejudice.Trump, on a working vacation at his New Jersey golf club, had intended to speak briefly at a ceremony marking the signing of bipartisan legislation to aid veterans, but he quickly found that those plans were overtaken by the escalating violence in the Virginia college town.He told reporters that he had just spoken to Gov.
BEDMINISTER, N.J. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday blamed "many sides" for the violent clashes between protesters and white supremacists in Virginia and contended that the "hatred and bigotry" broadcast across the country had taken root long before his political ascendancy.That was not how the Charlottesville mayor assessed the chaos that led the governor to declare a state of emergency, contending that Trump's campaign fed the flames of prejudice.Trump, on a working vacation at his New Jersey golf club, had intended to speak briefly at a ceremony marking the signing of bipartisan legislation to aid veterans, but he quickly found that those plans were overtaken by the escalating violence in the Virginia college town.He told reporters that he had just spoken to Gov.
Car plows through counter-protesters at Virginia white nationalist rally; police helicopter crashes outside Charlottesville
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — A car plowed into a crowd of people peacefully protesting a white nationalist rally Saturday in a Virginia college town, killing one person, hurting more than a dozen others and ratcheting up tension in a day full of violent confrontations.Shortly after, a Virginia State Police helicopter that officials said was assisting with the rally crashed outside Charlottesville, killing the pilot and a trooper.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — A car plowed into a crowd of people peacefully protesting a white nationalist rally Saturday in a Virginia college town, killing one person, hurting more than a dozen others and ratcheting up tension in a day full of violent confrontations.Shortly after, a Virginia State Police helicopter that officials said was assisting with the rally crashed outside Charlottesville, killing the pilot and a trooper.