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Chinese history buff scores 4 books of military secrets for under $1. Security agents were not amused

Better than your average thrift store find, the accidentally discarded trove of military secrets drew a rapid response from state security agents.

8 Israeli soldiers killed in southern Gaza in deadliest attack on Israeli forces in months

The attack was likely to fuel calls for a cease-fire by Israeli protesters.

Rare drug-resistant flu variant identified in the US, CDC says

Influenza viruses are constantly changing, but a variant detected in the U.S. has two concerning mutations that could lower the effectiveness ofTamiflu treatment, health officials say.

Rescued Israeli hostage calls for deal to bring the rest back

An Israeli group representing the families of hostages held in Gaza released a video message Saturday from one of the captives who was rescued from Hamas a week ago.

What are the most popular used cars in the nation?

CoPilot analyzed national sales data to uncover the 50 top-selling used cars in the United States.

Concerns over credit card delinquencies, a missing jet is found and the growth of youth hockey | Hot off the Wire podcast

🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.

Crews rescue 28 people trapped upside down on Oregon amusem*nt park ride

The ride, called AtmosFEAR, operates like a pendulum, with the capacity to swing riders completely upside down.

Crews rescue 28 people trapped upside down on Oregon amusem*nt park ride

    The ride, called AtmosFEAR, operates like a pendulum, with the capacity to swing riders completely upside down.

    Pride designers slam Target’s plan for their wares; retailer says it’s normal business practice

      Target is facing backlash for cutting down its 2024 Pride merch collection, a year after a conservative firestorm about someLGBTQitems sent the retailer’s sales spiraling.

      Speaker Johnson says House will go to court for Biden audio after Justice Dept. refuses to prosecute

        Merrick Garland is the third attorney general to be held in contempt of Congress. The Justice Department, which Garland oversees, said Friday it will not prosecute him.

        Retrofitted shipping containers offer a blueprint for tackling homelessness

          In a dreary part of downtown Atlanta, shipping containers have been transformed into an oasis for dozens of previously unsheltered people who now proudly call a former parking lot home. The gated micro-community known as “The Melody” hardly looks like a parking lot anymore. Artificial turf i…

          G7 leaders tackle migration, AI and economic security on second and final day of summit in Italy

            The Group of Seven leading industrialized nations turned their attention to migration, artificial intelligence, economic security and the Indo-Pacific region on Friday.

            US Navy faces its most intense combat since World War II against Yemen's Houthi rebels

              The U.S.-led campaign against Iran-backed Houthi rebels has turned into the most intense running sea battle the Navy has faced since World War II. It appears the warfare likely only will intensify, putting the U.S. and allies more at risk.

              Local News

              Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 15

              Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

              Historical homes you can own in the Wytheville area

              Here are some Wytheville homes with history that you might be able to call your own.

              Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 13

              Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

              Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 12

              Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

              Mountain Valley Pipeline goes into service in Virginia

              Pressurized gas, pumped by three compressor stations, moved from northern West Virginia through the New River and Roanoke valleys, three days after Mountain Valley received a final go-ahead.

              Virginia state trooper facing child abuse charges in Roanoke County

              Steven Andrew Thompson, 31, of Roanoke County, was granted a $25,000 unsecured bond the same day he was indicted.

              With a week to primaries, money keeps flooding Virginia campaigns

              U.S. Sen. Tim Kainehas raised over $14.6 million and had $8.6 million in the bank May 29. Kaine has more money than all five Republicans vying in the primary.

              Chesterfield County schools employee charged with possessing child p*rn

              A Chesterfield County Public Schools employee has been charged with possession of child p*rnography after police recovered inappropriate images of girls he knew while teaching in North Carolina.

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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 General Assembly to come back to fix veterans education benefit

              The General Assembly will reconsider changes to a higher education benefit for families of military veterans either killed or almost completely disabled while on active duty.

              Trump ally Steve Bannon must surrender to prison by July 1 to start contempt sentence, judge says

              Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon says he'll fight a judge's ruling that he must report to prison by July 1 to serve his four-month sentence.

              Education benefits for military families caught in political crossfire

              Gov. Glenn Youngkin and General Assembly leaders disagree on when to take another look at education benefits for the families of veterans killed or almost completely disabled on active duty.

              Virginia GOP condemns Trump verdict; Dems say no one is above the law

              Pundits say the verdict could reset the presidential race. Virginia law professors say the verdicts would not bar Trump from serving again as president.

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