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Virginia gas prices could ease this weekend
Oil prices fell after Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is open again under a ceasefire, easing concerns about global supply disruptions. The waterway carries a significant share of the world’s oil.
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Stock indices surge, oil prices drop after temporary Hormuz opening
Market conditions had already begun to improve on Thursday as President Donald Trump expressed optimism that the war in Iran was nearing its end.
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New details emerge about former Virginia Lt Gov's struggles before apparent murder-suicide
Divorce proceedings indicate Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax suffered alcoholism and had grown distant from his children before allegedly shooting his wife and then himself at his Virginia home early Thursday morning.
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Colorado tops nation for millennial migration, report finds
The percentage was determined by comparing the millennial share of movers compared to the number of the general population that moved to the state.
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Virginia posts $21B surplus in new report
Virginia was one of 25 states with enough money to meet its obligations. The ranking placed it ahead of North Carolina, which was 17th, and West Virginia, which was 15th. Tennessee ranked in the top five. New Jersey came in last with a $44,500 shortfall per taxpayer.
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Helene: Year later, pains of recovery and need for money remain
U.S. Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., said approved funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are wanted quicker. The Small Business Administration was apologetic during a Senate hearing this week, much the same as politicians at odds over funding.
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Trump-directed Guard troops, federal law-enforcement officers to arrive in Memphis next week
The governor noted that federal agents from the FBI, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Drug Enforcement Agency will also arrive in Memphis next week.
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New Yorkers to get ‘inflation reduction’ checks this fall
Hochul announced Friday the state will begin distributing $2 billion in direct payments to more than 8.2 million households statewide, with checks hitting the mail starting this week out through November to eligible taxpayers.
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North Carolina Senate leader denies accusations of redistricting redraw for Trump endorsement
Redistricting in the middle of the decennial process has surged in awareness across the country, spurred by tussles in 10 other states inclusive notably of California, Texas, Ohio and Missouri. North Carolina usually redraws maps following the decennial census and they remain in place a decade.
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Three Muslim men charged in Houston area baseball shooting
Shots were fired into the Ameripark youth baseball field, known as “The Rac,” when a youth baseball tournament was being played.
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DNA testing confirms triple-murder suspect Travis Decker is dead
Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison confirmed that remains found near Leavenworth are those of Decker.
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NYC corrections officer violated city 'sanctuary' law by sharing migrant information with feds
The Department of Corrections (DOC) investigator did not know he was violating city law when he reported the information to federal officials.
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Fired women's coach saw male player 'wink' at opponent after endangering female teammate: lawsuit
Melissa Batie-Smoose sues San Jose State, says male coaches repeatedly favored transgender player Blaire Fleming, who is male, while punishing females. She witnessed Fleming "fail to block" for co-captain who talked about Fleming's sex.