Beagle breeder in Virginia fined $35M after 4,000 dogs rescued
A beagle breeder in Virginia received the largest ever animal-welfare fine this week after thousands of neglected dogs were rescued from its medical breeding facility in 2022.
A beagle breeder in Virginia received the largest ever animal-welfare fine this week after thousands of neglected dogs were rescued from its medical breeding facility in 2022.
Virginia company that bred beagles for research to pay historic $35M fine
A company that bred beagles for medical research agreed Monday to pay a record $35 million as part of a criminal plea admitting it neglected thousands of dogs at its breeding facility in rural Virginia.
A company that bred beagles for medical research agreed Monday to pay a record $35 million as part of a criminal plea admitting it neglected thousands of dogs at its breeding facility in rural Virginia.
UVA to pay $9 million to families of football players killed in 2022 campus shooting
The University of Virginia will pay $9 million in a settlement related to a 2022 campus shooting that killed three football players and wounded two students, a lawyer representing some of the victims and their families said Friday.
The University of Virginia will pay $9 million in a settlement related to a 2022 campus shooting that killed three football players and wounded two students, a lawyer representing some of the victims and their families said Friday.
Tech company with 'whites only' job ad settles discrimination claims
Arthur Grand Technologies, a tech company in Ashburn, Virginia, will pay a $38,500 settlement after posting a job ad in March 2023 seeking "Only Born US Citizens (White)."
Arthur Grand Technologies, a tech company in Ashburn, Virginia, will pay a $38,500 settlement after posting a job ad in March 2023 seeking "Only Born US Citizens (White)."
Virginia teacher caught with drugs in classroom; Husband arrested in school parking lot
A second-grade teacher at Spotswood Elementary School was arrested on Thursday after being found under the influence of drugs in her classroom, authorities said.
A second-grade teacher at Spotswood Elementary School was arrested on Thursday after being found under the influence of drugs in her classroom, authorities said.
Winner winner: Virginia man goes out for chicken, wins $500K
The lottery-winning Virginia man said he 'really didn't believe it' when he saw he won.
The lottery-winning Virginia man said he 'really didn't believe it' when he saw he won.
Virginia board votes to restore Confederate names to 2 schools
The Shenandoah County School Board in Virginia voted 5-1 to revert two schools, previously renamed for racial justice, back to their original Confederate-associated names, Stonewall Jackson High School and Ashby Lee Elementary.
The Shenandoah County School Board in Virginia voted 5-1 to revert two schools, previously renamed for racial justice, back to their original Confederate-associated names, Stonewall Jackson High School and Ashby Lee Elementary.
Slaughterhouse cleaning company fined $649K for child workers, some as young as 13
Federal investigations found 24 children, some as young as 13, doing “dangerous" work at slaughtering and meat packing facilities in Iowa and Virginia.
Federal investigations found 24 children, some as young as 13, doing “dangerous" work at slaughtering and meat packing facilities in Iowa and Virginia.
Virginia woman’s first lottery ticket wins big
A young Virginia woman’s decision to do something she’s never done before paid off in a big way.
A young Virginia woman’s decision to do something she’s never done before paid off in a big way.
MS-13 gang leader sentenced to life for random killings in northern Virginia
Even in the violent world of the MS-13 street gang, the killings in northern Virginia in the summer of 2019 stood out. In that year, "the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area became an MS-13 hunting ground," in the words of prosecutors.
Even in the violent world of the MS-13 street gang, the killings in northern Virginia in the summer of 2019 stood out. In that year, "the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area became an MS-13 hunting ground," in the words of prosecutors.
Virginia community rallies to reunite Canadian truck driver with lost dog
A Canadian truck driver is thanking a Virginia community for coming together and helping to find his lost dog, who disappeared at a rest stop.
A Canadian truck driver is thanking a Virginia community for coming together and helping to find his lost dog, who disappeared at a rest stop.
'Extraordinary find': Archeologists begin studying bottles of 18th-century cherries discovered at Mt. Vernon
Archaeologists at George Washington’s Mount Vernon made a major discovery last month: Two glass bottles from the 18th century, filled with what are believed to be cherries, possibly belonging to George Washington.
Archaeologists at George Washington’s Mount Vernon made a major discovery last month: Two glass bottles from the 18th century, filled with what are believed to be cherries, possibly belonging to George Washington.
‘We Almost Died!’ Video shows Virginia men narrowly escape tree as it crashes into backyard
Two men narrowly escaped being crushed by a huge tree that fell to the ground in the backyard of a Virginia home – and it was all caught on camera.
Two men narrowly escaped being crushed by a huge tree that fell to the ground in the backyard of a Virginia home – and it was all caught on camera.
John Wayne Bobbitt, whose wife sliced off his manhood, loses toes due to toxic water at Camp Lejeune
John Wayne Bobbitt, whose wife Lorena Bobbitt infamously chopped off his penis with a kitchen knife in 1993, has lost all of his toes due to side effects from an illness he claims he sustained while based at Camp Lejeune in the 1980s.
John Wayne Bobbitt, whose wife Lorena Bobbitt infamously chopped off his penis with a kitchen knife in 1993, has lost all of his toes due to side effects from an illness he claims he sustained while based at Camp Lejeune in the 1980s.
Virginia boss, worker celebrate US asylum request approval
A Virginia worker and his boss were overcome with joy after the employee’s asylum request was granted, allowing him to bring his family to the United States from overseas.
A Virginia worker and his boss were overcome with joy after the employee’s asylum request was granted, allowing him to bring his family to the United States from overseas.
Virginia family launches high-five challenge to raise funds for toddler's ultra-rare disease
Rowan Wilbur turns 2 years old next week. Her parents said she’s in a race against time.
Rowan Wilbur turns 2 years old next week. Her parents said she’s in a race against time.
Missing New York teen found in Virginia, McLean man arrested on child exploitation charges
A Virginia man is in jail after detectives found a missing New York girl at his home in McLean.
A Virginia man is in jail after detectives found a missing New York girl at his home in McLean.
Ex-boyfriend accused of shooting, killing woman outside her job in Virginia
A man is accused of fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend Friday evening in a parking lot near Inova Fairfax Medical Campus.
A man is accused of fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend Friday evening in a parking lot near Inova Fairfax Medical Campus.
Virginia infant awaits life-saving double lung transplant at Texas Children’s
A Virginia mother of a 4-month-old girl in need of a double-lung transplant shares their emotional journey as they wait for a donor for their baby girl who is battling a rare disease.
A Virginia mother of a 4-month-old girl in need of a double-lung transplant shares their emotional journey as they wait for a donor for their baby girl who is battling a rare disease.
George Mason University police officer completes Door Dash delivery after arresting driver
A George Mason University police officer completed a Door Dash delivery after arresting the driver for an outstanding warrant.
A George Mason University police officer completed a Door Dash delivery after arresting the driver for an outstanding warrant.