So It Turns Out That Virginia Is Kinda Weird
They’ve got weird laws about sex and everything. Just ask indie rockers Eternal Summers.
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A Costco Employee Is Fatally Shot After Allegedly Threatening Officers
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Department in Virginia was called to the Costco because the worker was acting strange.
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Someone Made A Twenty-Foot Dinosaur Sculpture Out Of Balloons
“Dr. Grant, my dear Dr. Sattler… Welcome to Elastic Park.”
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Appeals Court Won’t Rehear Ken Cuccinelli’s Sodomy Law Fight
After a three-judge panel ruled against Virginia’s attorney general in a case in which the state’s sodomy law was used to prosecute a man, Cuccinelli asked the full appeals court to reconsider. They will not, and Cuccinelli’s office did not immediately respond to a request asking if they will seek Supreme Court review.
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This Woman Thought Reporting A Fake Robbery Would Be A Good April Fools’ Joke
Up until the police came and arrested her, that is. (via wtkr.com)
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Top Dem Governor: Ken Cuccinelli Makes Romney’s 47 Percent Tape Look Moderate
Gov. Peter Shumlin, the chair of the Democratic Governors Association, had choice words for his Republican colleagues.
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Sen. Mark Warner Reverses Course, Supports Marriage Equality
“[M]y views on gay marriage have evolved, and this is the inevitable extension of my efforts to promote equality and opportunity for everyone,” he writes.
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Three Dead At Quantico Marine Base In Murder-Suicide
A staff member at the Virginia compound shot and killed two of his colleagues before turning the gun on himself.
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Local News Anchor Laughs Uncontrollably At Fat Swimming Cat
It’s only a 30-second segment, yet WDBJ7’s Susan Bahorich just had to editorialize. Very unprofessional.
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Bishops, Who Once Fought For Inclusive Marriage Laws, Fight To Keep Gays Out
America’s Catholic bishops have gone from a strong attack on interracial marriage bans in 1967 to a plea against being “held hostage” by states that allow same-sex couples to marry in 2013.
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Escaped Lion Terrorizing Virginia City Is Actually A Labradoodle
A concerned citizen mistook the leonine Labradoodle for a jungle cat and called 911. [Ed. note: I was born and raised in Norfolk, VA and we are not all this… special.]
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Barack Obama Wins Four More Years
President Obama wins a second term. Ohio puts him over the mark, and Virginia gives him 300 electoral votes.
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21 Moving Pictures Of The Children Of Hurricane Sandy
While their parents struggle to keep them warm and fed, these kids make it through an experience they will never forget.
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Romney In Virginia: Game Back On
Comes out swinging after a hurricane-caused truce. Obama back on the trail too.
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Hurricane Forces Romney To Cancel Virginia Swing
Will join Ryan in Ohio instead.
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Embattled GOP Consultant Had Close Ties To Romney Campaign
Fired in voter registration fraud claim.
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In Virginia Senate Debate, Moderation Wins Out Over Partisanship
Former partisan warriors Allen and Kaine show off a softer side for Commonwealth voters.
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Virginia Health Commissioner Quits Over Abortion Restrictions
“My ability to fulfill my duties is compromised.”
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Paul Ryan Tries To Change “Ryan” Chant To “Romney”
A valiant effort by the congressman falls short.
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Environmental Group Demands Obama Pull Pro-Coal Obama Ad Spot
Running in two big coal states, the ad claims Romney is not a friend of coal country. Obama’s allies in the environmental movement erupt.
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Virginia Congressman Says He’s Not Afraid Of Artur Davis
Connolly jabs “cranky malcontents of a certain complexion.” Davis: “Democrats are really struggling with their word choices.”
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The Most Unfortunate Photo Crop Of The Republican National Convention
And, yes, Reince Preibus is a 40-year-old. This unintentional subliminal messaging by the video backdrop may prove to be a problem as the convention moves forward. This is exactly how the photo appears on the Getty wire services. No alteration on our part whatsoever.
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Romney Sees Win/Win In Coming Obamacare Ruling, Regardless Of Outcome
In Virginia, he previews his talking points. Depending on the verdict, the Republican will cast Obama as a failure, or as the author of an unpopular policy.
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Confusing Pro-Gay Billboard In Virginia
It could be read as an anti-gay billboard, right?
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Jet Crashes Into Apartment Building In Virginia, Photos And Video Emerge
Here are the first photo from the scene, taken just minutes ago. The two Navy pilots managed to successfully eject and, as of this writing, no one was killed. Three people, including the pilots, have been hospitalized with minor injuries. UPDATED: Video of the immediate aftermath has surfaced.
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“Doonesbury” Strip Satirizing Anti-Abortion Laws Dropped From Newspapers
Gary Trudeau launched a story arc in “Doonesbury” mocking the raft of forced sonogram bills flooding state legislatures around the country, and certain papers aren’t very happy about it. Here’s the first strip, which has either been moved to the editorial pages or removed from some newspapers altogether.
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Hero Cat Predicts Owner’s Aneurysm, Gives Gift Of “Cat Scan” Puns
Headline writers everywhere are in your debt, Noah the Cat. As is your owner, Janet Batten. Noah began behaving strangely one day and sniffing Batten’s head. Six months later, Batten suffered an aneurysm. This bit of diagnostic prowess earned Noah a coveted Animal Hero Award at the Virginia Veterinary Conference.
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Virginia Is For Lovers…And State Licensed Rapists
Transvaginal ultrasound is the new scarlet letter. Virginia leaps backward to take first place with one of the most Big Brother draconian reproductive laws to date.
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Hurricane Irene Rain Dance
More East Coast dudes display their wacky antics to either disprove Hurricane Irene’s media sensationalism or simply because hopping around barefoot in a tropical thunderstorm is totally boss. You be the judge. (via.) Watch Video ›
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Boston Terrier Protects Owner In Virginia
Hurricane Irene has arrived but no worries. My knight in shining armor will keep me safe. View Image ›
