Sentencing reform is coming to Virginia, although Democrats in the House and Senate are divided on when Virginia can afford to make it happen. Michael Pope reports.
Funding Dispute Could Delay Sentencing Reform Legislation
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From NPR News- Tom Morey, inventor of the Boogie Board, dies at 86 October 17, 2021Morey, a well-known surfer in Southern California in the '50s and '60s, invented the Boogie Board in 1971 in Hawaii. Morey's invention remains a popular choice for those wanting to ride some waves.
- Coast Guard says a ship's anchor dragged California oil pipeline that later leaked October 17, 2021Investigators believe a 1,200-foot cargo ship dragging anchor in rough seas caught an underwater oil pipeline and pulled it across the seafloor, months before a leak from the line.
- Protester shot by Kyle Rittenhouse in Kenosha is now suing Wisconsin authorities October 17, 2021The lawsuit alleges that authorities in Kenosha not only knew that armed vigilantes planned to patrol the protest attended by Black Lives Matter supporters, but also encouraged their participation.
- Former President Bill Clinton released from the hospital October 17, 2021Clinton, 75, had been hospitalized at the UC Irvine Medical Center since Tuesday for a "non-COVID-related infection."
- It's been 42 years since 'The Hitchhiker's Guide' answered the ultimate question October 17, 2021The first Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy book was published in October 1979. Fans are looking back at how the series has endured in popularity and why it's still relevant.
- Tom Morey, inventor of the Boogie Board, dies at 86 October 17, 2021
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- Sir David Amess death: Show kindness and love, say MP's family October 17, 2021"We are absolutely broken, but we will survive and carry on for the sake of a wonderful and inspiring man," the family of Sir David Amess say.
- Sir David Amess: Southend city bid would be a 'fitting tribute' to stabbed MP October 17, 2021Granting this to Southend, they say, would be a fitting tribute to the late Sir David Amess, who championed the cause.
- Earthshot Prize: Costa Rica wins £1m from William's Earthshot prize October 17, 2021Two friends growing coral and the country of Costa Rica are among five winners receiving £1m each.
- Salisbury Plain soldier death: Jethro Watson-Pickering named by Army October 17, 2021Pte Jethro Watson-Pickering, 23, was part of a crew operating an Army vehicle at Salisbury Plain.
- Stansted Airport: Flights missed amid baggage system 'chaos' October 17, 2021Long queues and last-minute dashes put a "downer" on Stansted travellers' long-awaited trips.
- Sir David Amess death: Show kindness and love, say MP's family October 17, 2021
