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Virginia AG says he Wore Blackface at College Party
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 6, 2019
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The political crisis in Virginia escalated dramatically Wednesday when another top Democrat — Attorney General Mark Herring — admitted putting on blackface in the 1980s, when he was in college. Michael Pope has more reaction.
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.
General Assembly May Consider Expanding Attorney General’s Jurisdiction for Hate Crimes
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 4, 2018
Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring (Credit: Edward Kimmel via flickr.com / CC)
Virginia’s attorney general is hoping members of the General Assembly will give his office new authority to go after hate crimes. Michael Pope reports.
Va Attorney General Launches Investigation into Catholic Church
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 24, 2018
Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring at a press conference in Richmond Wednesday. Herring announced a new tip line for survivors of sexual abuse. (Credit: Mallory Noe-Payne / RADIO IQ)
Virginia’s Attorney General has received multiple reports of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy in the state. His office is investigating, and announced Wednesday a new hotline in hopes of receiving further tips. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
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From NPR News- Harry Reid: Iowa's Caucus Problems Strengthen Nevada's Case For Going First February 19, 2020The former Senate majority leader said Nevada's diverse population is more reflective of the Democratic electorate and after Iowa's troubles, his state has "a tremendously good case."
- Satellite Photos Show Rapid Growth Of Syrian Refugee Camps February 19, 2020Fighting in northwest Syria has forced hundreds of thousands of people — many of them women and children — to seek shelter along the border.
- Ontario's New License Plates Have A Problem: You Can't Read Them February 19, 2020Some people were already grumbling about the redesign, but drivers soon noticed a bigger problem: The new license plates can be hard to read at night.
- Banking Giant HSBC To Cut 35,000 Jobs Amid Restructuring February 18, 2020The bank says it will shed nearly 15% of its workforce and $100 billion in investments as it refocuses on growth markets in Asia and reduces operations in Europe and the U.S.
- Hundreds Of Homes Flooded In Mississippi As More Rain Is Expected February 18, 2020The Pearl River crested at 36.7 feet in Jackson, Miss. — lower than feared. Flooding also hit parts of Tennessee, where one official said, "It is a chess match we're playing with Mother Nature."
- Harry Reid: Iowa's Caucus Problems Strengthen Nevada's Case For Going First February 19, 2020
- From BBC News
- Immigration: No visas for low-skilled workers, government says February 19, 2020The post-Brexit immigration plan says employers must stop relying on "cheap labour".
- Coronavirus: First passengers disembark from Diamond Princess in Japan February 19, 2020Some Diamond Princess passengers are being allowed to leave if they have tested negative for Covid-19.
- Storm Dennis: More heavy rain forecast amid flood defence fears February 19, 2020Three Met Office warnings for rain are issued, as 1,400 properties are already affected by floods.
- Brits winner Dave calls PM 'racist' February 19, 2020The Londoner raps about the government, before winning his first-ever Brit for album of the year.
- Caroline Flack's unpublished Instagram post released by family February 19, 2020The post, released ahead of an inquest into her death, says her "future was swept from under my feet".
- Immigration: No visas for low-skilled workers, government says February 19, 2020
