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Tradition of AGs Stepping Down to Run for Governor Dates to 1950’s
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 21, 2018
Former Virginia Attorney General, Lindsay Almond (Credit: Library of Congress)
For the last 60 years, trying to move from the attorney general’s office to the governor’s mansion has usually meant stepping down — resigning from one office to focus on being elected to the other. Michael Pope has this look at the reasons why.
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From NPR News- Can U.K.'s New Prime Minister Pull Off Brexit? Here's What To Know August 19, 2019Britain's prime minister vows to bring the country out of the European Union at the end of October — deal or no deal. Here are some of the key challenges he faces.
- In Zimbabwe, An Economic Crisis With 175% Inflation Drives Discontent August 19, 2019Protests took place Friday. Power cuts can last up to 18 hours a day. About a third of Zimbabwe's population needs food aid, due to drought and the worsening economy, the U.N. says.
- Planned Parenthood Out Of Title X Over Trump Rule August 19, 2019The organization says it is leaving the federal family planning program because of rule changes that prohibit Title X grantees from providing or referring most patients for abortion.
- New California Law Says Police Should Kill Only When 'Necessary' August 19, 2019The legislation is a response to police killings of unarmed black men such as Stephon Clark. But critics say it doesn't go far enough.
- In Congo, Even Ebola Can't Stop Lovers From Dancing August 19, 2019The city of Goma is trying to keep the Ebola outbreak at bay. But as night falls, Congolese rumba fills the air, and people dance close together.
- Can U.K.'s New Prime Minister Pull Off Brexit? Here's What To Know August 19, 2019
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- Andrew Harper death: Man charged with newlywed PC's murder August 19, 2019PC Andrew Harper was dragged along the road by a vehicle after responding to reports of burglary.
- Boris Johnson: UK 'will be ready' for no-deal Brexit August 19, 2019The PM insists the UK will be ready for a possible no-deal exit, after warnings in a leaked report.
- No-deal papers reveal council fears over food supply August 19, 2019Councils' no-deal Brexit plans warn of more expensive school meals and lower nutritional standards.
- Elton John defends Harry and Meghan's use of private jets August 19, 2019The singer said he lent his private plane to the royal pair - but he paid to carbon offset the trip.
- Boys sentenced for trashing Stamford model railway show August 19, 2019The four teenagers deliberately destroyed the £30,000 exhibition in a "rampage" after drinking vodka.
- Andrew Harper death: Man charged with newlywed PC's murder August 19, 2019
