Virginia police officer fired after accused of excessive force in traffic stop of Black Army officer

Officials in Virginia say a police officer accused of using excessive force during a traffic stop of a Black Army officer has been fired hours after the state's governor called for an independent investigation into the incident.

Virginia could become first southern state to abolish death penalty as bill heads to Northam's desk

State lawmakers gave final approval Monday to a bill that will end capital punishment in Virginia, a dramatic turnaround for a state that has executed more people in its history than any other.

Former Green Beret with ties to Minnesota pleads guilty to espionage charges

A former Army Green Beret pleaded guilty Wednesday to divulging military secrets to Russia about his Special Forces unit’s activities in former Soviet republics.

US Marshals find 27 missing children in Virginia

U.S. Marshals found 27 missing children following a rescue operation in Virginia, according to the Justice Department (DOJ) on Friday.

Paramilitary groups discussed kidnapping Virginia governor, FBI agent says

Members of anti-government paramilitary groups discussed kidnapping Virginia’s governor during a June meeting in Ohio, an FBI agent testified Tuesday.

Washington Football Team hires NFL’s first Black president

Washington Football Team announced a historic first on Monday when they revealed the NFL’s first Black president.

Richmond mayor orders removal of Confederate statues

Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney on Wednesday ordered the immediate removal of all Confederate statues in the city.

Minnesota drops from 'A' to 'D' on social distancing report card

A little more than a month after the state of Minnesota received an “A” grade in social distancing, the state has now been given a “D”.

Virginia police investigating after kids cough on produce, post video to social media

Police in Purcellville, Virginia are investigating after kids filmed themselves coughing on produce at a supermarket and posted it to social media, according to a post on the police department’s Facebook page. 

Virginia man loses 176 pounds to join police department

A man in Virginia lost an incredible 176 pounds in order to fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer.

Florida man's murder plot against wife backfires after he's left paralyzed

A Virginia judge on Wednesday denied bond to a Florida man whose alleged plot to murder his wife went awry earlier this month when he was shot and paralyzed.