Sonic boom as fighter jets scramble to intercept plane over Washington DC
The unresponsive aircraft later crashed in Virginia, officials say, and it is unclear what happened.
2023-06-05 17:22
Federal investigators probing what led to fatal crash of unresponsive plane intercepted by US fighter jets near DC
Federal officials are investigating the crash of an unresponsive plane that flew near the US Capitol region on Sunday, prompting military fighter jets to rush to intercept the aircraft before it ultimately careened into northern Virginia, leaving no survivors, authorities say.
2023-06-05 14:29
Small aircraft crashes in southwest Virginia
A small aircraft crashed in southwest Virginia Sunday afternoon, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement.
2023-06-05 04:59
A West Virginia state trooper is killed in a shooting, and a suspect is under arrest, authorities say
A West Virginia State Police trooper was killed and another person was injured in a shooting Friday in the southern part of the state, and a suspect has been arrested, state and federal officials said.
2023-06-03 17:48
Virginia Military Institute's chief diversity officer resigns as some alumni push back against DEI initiatives
Jamica Love, the first chief diversity officer at the Virginia Military Institute, has resigned, the college's superintendent announced on Thursday.
2023-06-03 04:59
Justice Department sues West Virginia governor's coal empire seeking unpaid fines
The Justice Department announced a lawsuit Wednesday against West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's coal empire, seeking more than $5 million in unpaid civil penalties and fees.
2023-06-01 01:22
Virgin Galactic set for first spaceflight in nearly two years
By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON Virgin Galactic , the space tourism firm founded by Richard Branson, is set to
2023-05-25 18:22
Abortion pill maker seeks to keep challenge to W. Va. abortion ban alive
By Daniel Wiessner Lawyers for abortion pill maker GenBioPro Inc on Tuesday urged a West Virginia federal judge
2023-05-24 06:53
Virginia school board wins appeal over diversity policy
By Andrew Goudsward A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday upheld an admissions policy aimed at diversifying a highly
2023-05-24 04:50
Virgin Orbit to sell its manufacturing facility to Rocket Lab
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Richard Branson's bankrupt satellite launch firm Virgin Orbit said in a Tuesday court filing it plans to sell
2023-05-24 02:46
Ireland media guide
An overview of the media in Ireland, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-05-22 22:15
Foo Fighters unveil new drummer Josh Freese
Josh Freese will replace the late Taylor Hawkins as Foo Fighters' sticksman.
2023-05-22 15:16