VaNews for 08.25.14

Local officials in Appomattox County are contesting with one another to see who can take the most impressive pay cut…and Virginia Tech’s new president found a surprising way to connect with incoming freshmen. Fred Echols talks with David Poole.

Those stories have been among the most read over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s VaNews link on vpap.org.

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From NPR News

Federal Judge Tosses Out Texas Voter ID Law August 24, 2017

U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos issued the injunction, writing that changes did not "fully ameliorate" the law's "discriminatory intent." She had struck down the original law in 2014.

For Civilians Trapped In Raqqa, Offensive Against ISIS Presents New Dangers August 24, 2017

An Amnesty International report depicts the terrors faced by the Syrian civilians trapped by ISIS fighters. Among those terrors: errant airstrikes by the U.S.-led coalition pushing to liberate them.

Washington Declares Open Season On Escaped Aquaculture Salmon August 24, 2017

State wildlife officials have asked the public to catch as many of the non-native Atlantic salmon as they can after an estimated 5,000 escaped from an aquaculture farm.

Justice Department Narrows Request For Visitor Logs To Inauguration Protest Website August 23, 2017

Dropping a request for some 1.3 million IP addresses, the Trump Administration says its will instead focus "on evidence of the planning coordination and participation in a criminal act."

#HappyBirthday: Quintessential Twitter Feature Turns 10 August 23, 2017

Originally envisioned as a method of organization, the hashtag has gone from an obscure idea to an indelible part of our communication landscape.

From BBC News

Middle-aged told to walk faster August 23, 2017

Health officials warn falling activity rates as people age are putting their health at risk.

Dutch gig cancelled over terror tip-off August 23, 2017

A Spanish van carrying gas canisters is found, after the concert is called off following an alert.

UK government to investigate impact of overseas students August 23, 2017

The Home Office is to launch a study into the impact on the labour market, as migration figures are released.

Donald Trump softens tone to urge 'a new unity' August 23, 2017

The US president's conciliatory message contrasts sharply with his raucous rally the night before.

Confederate statues covered in Charlottesville August 23, 2017

The city council voted to shroud the American Civil War monuments after an angry meeting.

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