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Mass shootings across US mark first weekend of summer: ‘This senseless violence just has to stop’

It was the second straight weekend that saw an outbreak of mass shootings across the U.S., prompting mayors in places marred by the violence to plead for help.

Highest-paid CEOs in America

To see which CEOs make the most money, Stacker analyzed data from the AFL-CIO to determine the 20 highest-paid CEOs in the United States.

Pet of the Week

It's official: Otis has been in foster care for two whole years and has quite the story to tell.

Supreme Court rejects appeal from ex-reality star Josh Duggar

Josh Duggar was on the TLC show “19 Kids and Counting” with his large family before his 2021 conviction.

Lake Anna diver makes 'epic' find, a wedding band lost five years earlier

Diver Neil Rudsam was "shaking underwater" when he made the discovery.“

FBI: Active shooter incidents down 4% last year, up 89% over past 5 years

A new FBI report shows a slight drop in active shooter incidents in 2023, but overall they are up 89% over the last 5 years.

Hooters closes 'a select number of underperforming' restaurants

Hooters is the latest chain to close dozens of locations across the United States, blaming tough economic challenges including rising food and labor costs.

"Our Prime Minister doesn’t represent the people of Israel", says former head of Israel’s internal security

Christiane Amanpour speaks to Ami Ayalon, the former head of the Israeli internal security agency, Shin Bet, about what hope Israel could have now of ending this war.

How managers can use AI to boost productivity

    Revelo looked at research by McKinsey to see how AI can enhance managers' productivity.

    Saltville and Kentucky men die in Smyth, Washington traffic crashes

      Two people died in vehicle crashes on area roads late last week.

      Can a marriage survive a gender transition? Yes, and even thrive. How these couples make it work

        Marriages in which a partner undergoes a gender transition can not only survive, but also thrive under the light of new honesty.

        As gold prices fluctuate, here's how jewelers are using technology to attract new shoppers online

          Jewel360 compiled a list of ways retailers and vendors are embracing technology to boost jewelry sales as more consumers shop online.

          Virginia Department of Health plans to test small, disadvantaged communities for PFAS

            The chemicals have been linked to serious health problems including cancers and reproductive and fetal development issues.

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            Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 23

            Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

            Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 22

            Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

            Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 20

            Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

            Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 19

            Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

            Virginia Department of Health plans to test small, disadvantaged communities for PFAS

            The chemicals have been linked to serious health problems including cancers and reproductive and fetal development issues.

            After nearly 50 years, Virginia man wrongfully convicted of killing child is exonerated

            Marvin Grimm won his freedom because of advanced DNA testing.According to Grimm, police detectives had coerced him to confess and threatened him with the electric chair.

            Trump to hold rally in Virginia with Youngkin day after CNN debate

            Details remain uncertain, but state sources expect it to take place in Hampton Roads.

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            Crime

            UVa reaches $9M settlement with families of 2022 shooting victims

            "The settlements approved today is just one small step on this terrible road that these families are on," Elliott Buckner, lawyer for Perry's family, told the press.

            Brother and sister arrested in separate shooting incidents in Marion

            A brother and sister duo are being held without bond following two separate but related shooting incidents in the Town of Marion on Friday.

            Gallery: Police confront protesters at VCU; arrests made

            Richmond graduation shooting: Complete coverage

            This is continuing Times-Dispatch coverage of a shooting that killed two after a Richmond high school graduation ceremony.

            Politics

            Virginia Department of Health plans to test small, disadvantaged communities for PFAS

            The chemicals have been linked to serious health problems including cancers and reproductive and fetal development issues.

            Virginia Senate leaders put off fix to military education benefits

            Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, proposes a work group to study the program and recommend potential changes by mid-September. Military families had urged lawmakers to repeal eligibility changes immediately.

            Virginia lawmakers revisit skill games when Senate returns Tuesday

            The state Senate will again look at ways to legalize electronic skill games when it reconvenes Tuesday to address controversy over an education benefit for military families.

            Virginia county moving fast on plan to condemn farmland and access river water

            Residents have raised concerns about a new water-intake facility being built to lure profitable data centers to the county, not necessarily to provide drinking water for residents.

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