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  Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia's first woman governor: Know all about the Democrat leader

  World | November 05, 2025 7:52 IST

  The midterm elections will settle statehouse control in dozens of states and determine whether Republicans maintain majorities in Washington for the final years of Trump's presidency.

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  Donald Trump debunks death rumours with public appearance at Virginia golf course

  World | August 30, 2025 23:55 IST

  Donald Trump dispelled death rumors by making a public appearance at his Virginia golf course, confirming he was alive and well despite widespread speculation.

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  US man wins USD 1 million Virginia lottery after 13 years of trying, defying 1-in-600,000 odds

  Trending | October 26, 2024 15:13 IST

  George Hurt from Roanoke won USD 1 million in the Virginia Lottery Scratcher game. He decided to collect the lumpsum amount of $571,000 before taxes.

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  Suhas Subramanyam: Journey from Bengaluru to becoming first Indian-American to win Virginia primary

  World | June 20, 2024 12:09 IST

  In 2015, Subramanyam was selected by then-President Barack Obama to work as a technology policy advisor in the White House. Wexton had given her endorsement to Subramanyam, who is now up against Mike Clancy of the Republican Party.

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  US: 17-year-old rapper accidentally shoots himself while filming video on social media

  World | May 21, 2024 13:36 IST

  Police confirmed that the 17-year-old rapper died due to an "accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound" while filming a social video. While police did not disclose the identity of the individual, separate footage on social media identified him as the rapper Rylo Huncho.

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  US: Mother of six-year-old who shot his teacher sentenced to two years in prison for child neglect

  World | December 16, 2023 17:02 IST

  Taylor's son, who gained access to the firearm by climbing onto a drawer to reach the top of a dresser, shot Zwerner in the left hand and her upper left chest, breaking bones and puncturing a lung. The teacher has since stopped teaching and was diagnosed with PTSD.

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  US: 2 dead, 7 injured in shooting after high school graduation ceremony in Virginia capital

  World | June 07, 2023 10:20 IST

  Officers who were inside a theater that was being used for the graduation heard gunfire, went outside, and found a number of people with gunshot wounds, according to interim Richmond Police Chief Rick Edwards.

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  Virginia Shocker! 6-year-old shot teacher after heated argument in school I WATCH

  World | January 07, 2023 9:55 IST

  The police chief did not provide further details about the shooting or what happened inside the school.

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  Virginia: Walmart employee opens fire at co-workers in break room killing 6, shoots himself too

  World | November 23, 2022 19:43 IST

  Virginia Walmart shooting: The attack at the Walmart came three days after a person opened fire at a gay nightclub in Colorado, killing five people and wounding 17. The U.S. has now had 40 mass killings so far this year, second to the 45 that occurred for all of 2019.

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  One killed, two injured in triple shooting in US Virginia Beach

  World | April 05, 2021 8:01 IST

  One person was killed and two others suffered life-threatening injuries in a triple shooting on Saturday night in Virginia Beach, police said on Sunday.

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  Police: 2 dead, 3 arrested in Virginia Beach shootings

  World | March 28, 2021 6:46 IST

  Overnight shootings near the Atlantic oceanfront in Virginia Beach left two people dead and eight wounded in a scene described by authorities as “very chaotic.

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  Amazon's upcoming headquarters proposed design in Virginia is a compliment to nature. See photos

  Business | February 03, 2021 16:43 IST

  Amazon's new upcoming headquarters will be an eye-catching vertical forest to complement the aesthetics of nature and sustainable development. The company has unveiled the design of its planned second headquarters in northern Virginia, with a swirling glass tower covered in trees.

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  Virginia gang killer executed by US despite Covid infection

  World | January 15, 2021 13:57 IST

  Corey Johnson, 52, was the 12th inmate put to death at the federal prison complex in Terre Haute, Indiana, since the Trump administration restarted federal executions following a 17-year hiatus.

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  Indian-American running for Lt. Governor of Virginia

  World | September 27, 2020 16:17 IST

  Puneet Ahluwalia, an Indian-American business consultant, is running for the Republican nomination for Lt. Governor of Virginia, saying the state needs a new leadership to attract investment, jobs, growth and wealth, it was reported.

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  Wanderlove: Why you should opt for Virginia road trips after Covid-19 crisis

  Travel | August 13, 2020 17:01 IST

  Visiting Virginia in person isn’t possible right now for our international friends.  But fortunately, that lust to wander can still be quenched in part through the planning process.  Then, when the time comes, you’ll be ready to hit the road.

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  Where to catch live music digitally in Virginia

  Travel | June 22, 2020 14:50 IST

  Explore some unique Virginia locations paired with local artists in Virginia is for Lovers / Overcoast Sessions. The video series includes Dharma Bombs at the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, Inter Arma at the Byrd Park Pumphouse in Richmond, Mighty Joshua in the NEON District in Norfolk and Sherman Holmes at the Marshall Drug Store in Urbanna.

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  Indian-American 1st Muslim woman in Virginia Senate

  World | November 07, 2019 13:29 IST

    Hashmi was born in India and emigrated to the US as a child with her family. She is also a former director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning at Reynolds Community College.

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  12 people killed in Virginia Beach shooting; suspect dead

  World | June 01, 2019 23:32 IST

  Virginia Shooting Live Updates: Police said the suspect, a long-term and current Virginia Beach city employee, fired "indiscriminately" in a public utilities building.

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  Florida turns into 'war-zone'after Hurricane Michael scourge

  News | October 13, 2018 10:00 IST

  Death toll from hurricane Michael rises to 16; likely to rise further

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  Hurricane Florence prepares for landfall in Carolinas, Virginia, authorities order evacuations

  News | September 11, 2018 20:02 IST

  Hurricane Florence prepares for landfall in Carolinas, Virginia, authorities order evacuations