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2 dead in shooting after high school graduation ceremony in Virginia capital
Seven people were shot, two fatally, when gunfire rang out Tuesday outside a downtown theater in Richmond, Virginia, where a high school graduation ceremony had just ended, causing hundreds of attendees to flee in panic, weep and clutch their children, authorities and witnesses said.
Youngkin wins Virginia governor’s race, jolting Democrats
Glenn Youngkin won the Virginia governor's race early on Nov. 3, tapping into culture war fights over schools and race to unite former President Donald Trump's most fervent supporters with enough suburban voters to become the first Republican to win statewide office here in 12 years.
Biden extends ban on Turkey buying F-35 stealth fighter
Pentagon spokesman urges Ankara “not to retain” an advanced Russian air-defense system
Pentagon releases three Navy videos showing UFOs
The Pentagon on April 27 released three declassified videos showing "unidentified aerial phenomena," confirming the authenticity of the clips, which have been circulating online for years, according to The Guardian.
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Turkish entrepreneur gives virus responders free coffee
A Turkish small business owner is giving free coffee to health care workers and first responders fighting the coronavirus in the U.S. state of Virginia.
East West Coffee Wine, which has been opened in Arlington County since 2017, says it is now time to give back to those "who are tirelessly working to protect us".
Foodexpo put off
The annual international food and drink exhibition Foodexpo, originally scheduled to take place next weekend (March 7-9), has been postponed until May 16-18, due to coronavirus concerns, it was announced Friday.
It will take place at the Metropolitan Expo Center next to Athens International Airport.
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Cluj Avram Iancu Airport receives 44 million lei for development
The management of the Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport signed contracts for funding from non-reimbursable funds under the Large Infrastructure Operational Programme for two major development projects, with a total value worth 44 million lei. "It is an extraordinary success of the airport.
Academic Peggy Agouris selected as William & Mary University provost
Peggy Agouris, an award-winning scholar and researcher and dean of the College of Science at George Mason University, has been selected as William & Mary University's sixth provost, according to a recent announcement by the university's president.
US approves possible sale of Patriot missiles to Turkey
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale of the Patriot air and missile defense system to Turkey for an estimated total of $3.5 billion, the Pentagon said on Dec. 18.
Pentagon moves to scrap $300 million in aid to Pakistan
The U.S. military plans to cancel $300 million in aid to Pakistan due to Islamabad's lack of "decisive actions" in support of American strategy in the region, the Pentagon has said.