The Latest Breaking News from Virginia

Anonymous tip helped Virginia police block planned Fourth of July shooting

Caller informed Richmond police of a planned mass shooting at the Dogwood Dell Amphitheater during the holiday celebration

The Guardian - US · Jul 7, 2022

Police: July 4 mass shooting thwarted in Virginia's capital

Police in Richmond, Virginia, say they thwarted a planned July 4 mass shooting after receiving a tip that led to arrests and the seizure of multiple guns

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2022

The Next Frontier for Drones: Letting Them Fly Out of Sight

For years, there's been a cardinal rule for flying civilian drones: Keep them within your line of sight. Not just because it's a good idea - it's also the law. But some drones have recently gotten permission to soar out of their pilots' sight. They can now inspect high-voltage power…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 6, 2022

Amber Heard asks for Johnny Depp verdict to be tossed, alleges juror lied about ID

As expected, Amber Heard has filed to have the verdict thrown out in ex-husband Johnny Depp’s defamation lawsuit against her. But beyond the predicted claims, the “Aquaman” star has also accused the Virginia court of not properly vetting one of the jurors.

Tribune News Service · Jul 4, 2022

Woman keeps McDonald's burger bag in car for two years to remember special last moment

Stephanie Painter, 25, from Virginia, US, fed her 13-year-old dog Chevy a McDonald's burger for his last supper before he died of cancer - then couldn't bear to part with the paper bag and kept it as a memento in her boot

Daily Mirror · Jul 4, 2022

Virginia law stops early inmate releases, angering families

A last-minute amendment to Virginia's budget has blocked the planned release this summer of hundreds of inmates

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2022

Michigan State football listed as finalist for Virginia 3-star WR Paul Billups Jr.

Michigan State football is one of three finalists for three-star wide receiver Paul Billups Jr. of Chesapeake, Va.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 4, 2022

The Supreme Court marshal asks state officials to act on protests at justices' homes

The protests have carried on for weeks since the leak of a draft of the court's eventual decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. State officials had previously called on federal law enforcement for help.

WEKU · Jul 3, 2022

S. Ct. Marshal Asks for Enforcement of Va. Residential Picketing Ban; Can That Ban Be Rendered Constitutional?

I wrote a few minutes ago that the Maryland residential picketing ban, mentioned in the Marshal of the Supreme Court's letter to Maryland enforcement authorities, is unconstitutional under Carey v. Brown (1980), because it has an exception for labor picketing. I've just learned from Josh Gerstein of Politico (thanks!) that…

Reason · Jul 2, 2022

Liz Cheney is ‘riding for the brand’ in DC. But back in Wyoming, the brand may be Trump

CASPER, Wyo. — Before she voted to impeach President Donald Trump, Rep. Liz Cheney could depend on votes from Jon Nicolaysen.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 30, 2022