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UVA one of least socio-economically diverse schools
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A new report says the University of Virginia remains one of the nation's least socioeconomically diverse public schools.
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Washington Redskins training camp opens July 25
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The quest for a second consecutive NFC East title officially begins July 25. The Washington Redskins will open their first training camp at their new facility in Richmond that day.
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Marvell Edmonson's body recovered; search continues for Jauwan M. Holmes
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Police say a body recovered from the Appomattox River has been identified as that of one of two college students missing since Saturday.
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Virginia abortion clinic regulations approved
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The Virginia Board of Health has given final approval to strict new regulations that abortion-rights supporters claim would force most of Virginia's 20 abortion clinics to close.
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McDonnell reduces fine for texting and driving in Virginia
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McDonnell decision on Monday came down that the fine for texting and driving will be more commensurate with those commonly imposed for driving under the influence of alcohol and reckless driving.
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Virginia's 'Rocket Docket' takes on international cases
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Whether it's Somali pirates, alleged Kiwi copyright pirates or Colombian narcotraffickers, the long arm of U.S. law often runs through the Eastern District of Virginia and U.S. Attorney Neil MacBride.
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Junius Walker's funeral attended by nearly 3,000
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Junius Walker, 63, was shot to death Thursday on Interstate 85. His funeral at Good Shepherd Baptist Church in Petersburg, which drew police officers from as far away as Alaska, was followed by a private burial in Brunswick County.
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Russell Brown charged for killing of Virginia State Police trooper Junius Walker
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Russell E. Brown, 28, of Chesterfield, Virginia was charged Friday with capital murder for the shooting death of Virginia State Police trooper Junius A. Walker.
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Cuccinelli's opinion on Medicaid panel threatens budget
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A quickly done overnight opinion by crusading conservative Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli that a panel to oversee Medicaid reforms is unconstitutional threatened to scuttle Saturday's final vote on Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell's marquee transportation funding reform legislation.
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Va. panel kills one school safety bill, weakens another
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A House of Delegates committee killed one of Gov. Bob McDonnell's school safety bills Monday and weakened another before sending it to the floor for a vote later this week.
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Gun control: Stats show Va. gun background checks effective
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Virginia's background check system has prevented 54,260 people, including more than 16,000 felons, from buying guns since it began in 1989. Those denied also include drug abusers, the mentally ill and domestic assault offenders.
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Concealed weapon secrecy approved by Virginia House
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The names of concealed handgun permit holders would be kept secret under legislation passed Tuesday by the House of Delegates.
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Virginia Senate rejects welfare drug-testing
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Republican-backed legislation to require drug screening of welfare recipients died by one vote in the evenly divided Senate on Monday.
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Virginia gun show loophole law rejected by senate committee
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The Virginia Courts of Justice Committee voted 11-3 to reject the "gun show loophole."
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Virginia budget big winners
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State workers, public educators and Virginia's disabled are big winners in House and Senate budgets advanced Sunday by the budget-writing committees of Virginia's General Assembly.
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Prayer bill advances in Virginia
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A Virginia bill allowing students to object when secular teachings violate their religious beliefs is advancing despite a promise to challenge it in court.
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Smoking with child in car would be illegal under bill
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A Virginia Senate committee has endorsed legislation making it illegal for adults to smoke with kids in the car. The bill would prohibit smoking in a vehicle in the presence of a child under the age of 15.
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Virginia lawmakers want tougher penalties on cigarette traffickers
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Virginia lawmakers want tougher penalties on cigarette traffickers. Low excise taxes on cigarettes have made the state an attractive base for smugglers.
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