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Virginia extends its win streak, while Virginia Tech ends its slide | Teel and Barber podcast

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Bills limiting abortion access defeated in Virginia Senate committee

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Commanders cancel Fan Cruise after changes; partner company had an 'F' rating with BBB

Commanders cancel Fan Cruise after changes; partner company had an 'F' rating with BBB

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House Education panel advances administration-backed school choice bill

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House gatekeepers clear bill to crack down on false calls to police

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Madison County removes 22 books from high school library

Madison County removes 22 books from high school library

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Virginia Senate passes bill to codify staff, faculty seats on UVa Board of Visitors

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Thursday morning weather video: Breezy and chilly with clouds and sun

Four Roanoke County Republican incumbents announce campaigns

Four Roanoke County Republican incumbents announce campaigns

PHOTOS: Va.. General Assembly, January 25

PHOTOS: Va.. General Assembly, January 25

Botetourt County Board of Supervisors elects new leadership

Botetourt County Board of Supervisors elects new leadership

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Attorney General Miyares on Parole Board investigation

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Charts that track COVID-19 variants, vaccination rates and hospitalizations in Virginia

Charts that track COVID-19 variants, vaccination rates and hospitalizations in Virginia

Richmond's acting police chief gives briefing on end-of-year crime stats

Richmond's acting police chief gives briefing on end-of-year crime stats

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Today in history: Jan. 26

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Celebrity birthdays: Jan. 26

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This morning's top headlines: Thursday, Jan. 26

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Today in sports history: Jan. 26

Photos: The aftermath of the violent arrest, death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis

Photos: The aftermath of the violent arrest, death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis

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Report: Bills fire safeties coach Jim Salgado

Report: Bills fire safeties coach Jim Salgado

Patriots bring back Bill O'Brien in dual role

Patriots bring back Bill O'Brien in dual role

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Rybakina, Sabalenka to meet in Australian Open women's final

Report: Broncos part ways with interim HC Jerry Rosburg

Report: Broncos part ways with interim HC Jerry Rosburg

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Bengals vs. Chiefs: Best bets for the AFC Championship Game

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Today in sports history: Jan. 26

Today in sports history: Jan. 26

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Sports TV listings for Thursday Jan. 26

Mike Bianchi: Honoring fallen soldiers through kids, assist from Jack Nicklaus

Mike Bianchi: Honoring fallen soldiers through kids, assist from Jack Nicklaus

NFL has been slow to embrace mental health support for players

NFL has been slow to embrace mental health support for players

Mike Sielski: Lane Johnson will be a warrior again vs. the 49ers. Don’t forget the price he’s paying.

Mike Sielski: Lane Johnson will be a warrior again vs. the 49ers. Don’t forget the price he’s paying.

Sharon Stone lists Robert De Niro among her few non-misogynistic co-stars

Sharon Stone lists Robert De Niro among her few non-misogynistic co-stars

The original ‘Ghostbusters’ cast are returning for the next installment

The original ‘Ghostbusters’ cast are returning for the next installment

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Nickel Creek, Margo Price set for Bristol Rhythm & Roots

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Ana De Armas: From a Cuban soap opera to the Oscars

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All the songs that ever debuted at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100

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How (and where) you can watch Oscar-nominated films online

Marilyn Manson And Esme Bianco settle sexual assault lawsuit filed against him

Marilyn Manson And Esme Bianco settle sexual assault lawsuit filed against him

Kanye West could be banned from Australia after anti-Semitic comments

Kanye West could be banned from Australia after anti-Semitic comments

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Happy Birthday, Alicia Keys! Five fun facts about the artist

Beyonce's father defends her Dubai concert after backlash from LGBTQ+ community

Beyonce's father defends her Dubai concert after backlash from LGBTQ+ community

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Commentary: New pet for the holidays – now what?

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Wall Street Journal: Nationwide rent control won't work

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Williams: The war on Black history is hurting white Americans too

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Are today's parents worried about the wrong things? | The Ethical Life podcast

Are today's parents worried about the wrong things? | The Ethical Life podcast

PHOTOS: Va. General Assembly, January 24

PHOTOS: Va. General Assembly, January 24

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Closing the gap for women in STEM fields | Utterly Moderate Podcast

Closing the gap for women in STEM fields | Utterly Moderate Podcast

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Froma Harrop: The view from the suburbs looks bad for Santos and the GOP

Last Confederate monument comes down in Richmond, reporters share their coverage | After the Monuments podcast

Last Confederate monument comes down in Richmond, reporters share their coverage | After the Monuments podcast

Expert warns new AI chatbot could lead to 'nightmare scenario'

Expert warns new AI chatbot could lead to 'nightmare scenario'

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Schapiro: Kaine Senate reelection bid is package deal

China: Rights groups say Covid protesters still being detained

China: Rights groups say Covid protesters still being detained

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Sheriff: Gunman didn't know Monterey Park dance hall victims

Acclaimed University of Michigan researcher leaves after articles retracted

Acclaimed University of Michigan researcher leaves after articles retracted

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A common nail salon tool may cause DNA damage and mutations in human cells, research finds

A common nail salon tool may cause DNA damage and mutations in human cells, research finds

What the discovery of these rare tombs in Egypt means for history

What the discovery of these rare tombs in Egypt means for history

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Palestinians: Israeli troops kill 10 in West Bank violence

Palestinians: Israeli troops kill 10 in West Bank violence

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Clever cat uses video doorbell to get back inside house

Clever cat uses video doorbell to get back inside house

Photos: Tanks being used in the Russia-Ukraine war

Photos: Tanks being used in the Russia-Ukraine war

International performers take the stage at the puppetry festival in Chicago

International performers take the stage at the puppetry festival in Chicago

North Korea locks down Pyongyang over 'respiratory illness'

North Korea locks down Pyongyang over 'respiratory illness'