Doctors refocus alpha-gal research to determine who gets red meat allergy and why

As tick populations continue to grow in Virginia, researchers are refocusing their research efforts based on a finding that people with alpha-gal antibodies aren't guaranteed to develop the allergy.

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Virginia AG meets with organizations to combat rising online scams

Law enforcement and scam prevention organizations met with the state's attorney general to find solutions.

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Firefighters get a handle on Spokane wildfires as tens of thousands remain evacuated

Crews have taken advantage of cooler weather to begin getting a handle on wildfires that have displaced tens of thousands of people around Washington state’s second-largest city.

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Hopewell businesses and schools deal with aftermath of flash flooding

Parts of the Tri-Cities received upward of seven inches of rain, overwhelming drains and flooding streets, yards and buildings across the area.

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WIC breastfeeding support highlighted during National Breastfeeding Week

Virginia's WIC program provides free breastfeeding supplies, food packages and peer support to eligible families year-round — and National Breastfeeding Week is shining a spotlight on those resources.

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Multiple people killed in mass shooting at home in rural North Carolina, officials say

The deadly shooting happened at a house in Caswell County.

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Attorney says mom accused of leaving infant in hot car shouldn’t face murder charge. Here’s why

An attorney for a Georgia woman charged in her son’s hot car death is calling for state leaders to help prevent future tragedies.

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Investigators look at why a plane was allowed to take off as President Trump’s helicopter approached

Officials are investigating what happened when a commercial jet took off just as Marine One left the White House for Andrews Air Force Base with the president aboard for the first leg of a West Coast trip.

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Three people charged with threatening judge, witness and officials tied to Nolan Wells investigation

Three people have been charged with threatening a judge, a witness and local officials connected to the investigation into the death of Nolan Wells.

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Abdul El-Sayed wins close Michigan Democratic Senate primary

Progressive candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed edges out moderate Rep. Haley Stevens in the Michigan Democratic senate primary by roughly 15,000 votes after hours of ballot counting.

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Video shows truck carrying highly reactive chemicals exploding in Denny’s parking lot

Emergency crews in South Carolina responded to a truck explosion in the parking lot of a Spartanburg restaurant.

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Child exposed to meth after picking up random dollar bill found on floor, police say

Alabama authorities are warning parents after a child picked up a folded dollar bill and ended up with drug residue on their hands.

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Man arrested at Trump’s California golf course faces illegal weapons charges

A man who was arrested at President Donald Trump’s Los Angeles-area golf course was pretending to be part of the security detail preparing for Trump’s visit.

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Virginia sales tax holiday starts Friday: Here’s how to make the most of it

Virginia's sales tax holiday begins Friday, offering shoppers savings on qualifying items including school supplies, clothing and hurricane preparedness gear, even as a VCU economist warns that elevated prices are unlikely to ease without significant policy changes.

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VDH confirms first case of dengue virus in Virginia

The Virginia Department of Health has confirmed the commonwealth’s first case of dengue, a virus transmitted through mosquito bites, in northern Virginia.

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Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, bringing new leadership to troubled agency

Dr. Erica Schwartz has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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15 states now linked to iceberg lettuce cyclospora outbreak, CDC says

Parasitic illness cases in 15 states have been linked to iceberg lettuce, U.S. health officials said Wednesday.

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Miniature horse captured after getting loose in Chesterfield

Chesterfield County Animal Services are trying to find the owner of a miniature horse found roaming around Wednesday afternoon.

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Kitten rescued after being stuck in propane exchange locker outside Walgreens

First responders in Florida say they were recently called for an unusual rescue involving a kitten.

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Video shows bystanders rushing to help 70-year-old during attempted robbery at fast-food restaurant

A shocking assault at a fast-food restaurant in Arizona was caught on camera.

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City official: Imperial Village making progress, but still ‘has a long path ahead’

A city of Richmond official said in a letter on Wednesday that Legacy at Imperial Village has addressed numerous issues, but much remains to fix safety concerns.

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Mike Lindell stepping down as MyPillow CEO to focus on Minnesota governor’s race

Mike Lindell announced he is stepping down as CEO of MyPillow to focus on his campaign for Minnesota governor.

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‘If you can do this, do it’: Santa’s helper donates kidney to help stranger in need

On July 29, Dave Bell became a living kidney donor.

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Teenage girl’s remains found nearly 5 years after her disappearance

A 22-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder and concealing a body in connection with the death of a 17-year-old girl.

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Stefon Diggs is signing with the Washington Commanders, AP source says

The move gives quarterback Jayden Daniels and the offense a proven, experienced wide receiver.

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Former FBI agent accused of stealing $1M in cryptocurrency

Former FBI agent Patrick Yaroch is accused of stealing nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency from accounts the bureau was monitoring, court documents show.

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This state is now requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in history classrooms

Alabama’s Senate Bill 99 requires Ten Commandments displays in history classrooms and common areas at public schools beginning Jan. 1, 2027.

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Family caregivers spend $7,000 a year out of pocket, AARP says

Family caregivers spend more than $7,000 a year out of pocket. An AARP expert shares how a caregiving plan and local resources can help ease the financial burden.

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‘It is sad’: HVAC repairman killed on the job; co-worker charged in connection with his death

Memphis police are investigating a shooting on Tuesday that left a man dead.

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Surveillance video shows arrest of pilot accused of smuggling ecstasy

Newly released surveillance video shows the arrest of a Malaysia Airlines pilot accused of smuggling 14 packages containing roughly 57 pounds of MDMA into Indonesia.

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