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Group calling on lawmakers to stop locking up kids
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Rallying outside the General Assembly, a group of community activists had a message for lawmakers, “Incarcerating kids doesn’t work.” An ongoing 8News investigation has revealed...
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After vet felled by PTSD, service dog honor AIDS family now
CLYDE, N.C. (AP) — Part of the Labrador retriever’s training was to sense when the demons of war had invaded Wade Baker’s dreams. “I was having a nightmare, a flashback,” Baker, a Gulf War veteran,...
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Police, residents dealing with increase in Richmond car break-ins
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Residents are fed up with recent car break-ins in their Richmond neighborhoods. Police in the third precinct say they’re seeing a huge uptick in car thefts compared to last...
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Judge reopens ‘Serial’ case; new evidence to be introduced
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Maryland judge has agree to reopen the case of Adnan Syed, whose conviction in the death of his ex-girlfriend became the subject of the popular podcast “Serial.” Syed was convicted...
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Pentagon plan to close Guantanamo expected in coming weeks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon’s plan outlining the long-stalled effort to close the Guantanamo Bay detention center, expected in the coming week, includes details suggesting that the Centennial...
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Goochland residents concerned over multiple bear sightings
GOOCHLAND COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — “He came on the back deck around 2 in the morning and he picked the trash can up and took it off the deck,” said Goochland resident Rita Morris. Morris lives off of...
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8News Daily Poll: Should Va. close its youth prisons?
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — An ongoing 8News investigation has revealed that Virginia leads the nation in referring kids to cops, courts, and correctional centers. Rallying outside the General Assembly on...
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A China-Taiwan handshake, 66 years in the making
It was just a handshake. Just two prosperous-looking men in dark suits walking across a hotel meeting room to say hello. But, of course, it wasn’t. It was highly choreographed political theater, a...
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Homeowner: “Scammer paved my driveway, demanded $3,500”
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – A Richmond homeowner is warning the public to be on the lookout for a paving scam hitting the area. When Michael Pierce arrived at his Pinebrook Drive home on November 6, he got...
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Attorneys square off over Virginia uranium mining ban
DANVILLE, Va. (AP) – With a trial scheduled for December, Virginia’s ban on uranium mining was the focus of arguments at a hearing before a federal judge in Danville. Lawyers for Virginia Uranium Inc....
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Great 8 Happenings: Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Disney’s NEWSIES, and so much more
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — 8News will Walk to End Alzheimer’s with the Alzheimer’s Association Staff and Friends walk group on Saturday. Come meet the 8News crews and walk with hundreds of other people to...
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Student arrested at Mass. college for guns, ammo in dorm room
MILTON, Mass. (AP) — A Curry College student has been arrested after a gun and ammunition were found in his dorm room. Milton police say Darius Boodoosingh was arrested after campus officials acting on...
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UVa. drops 14th straight on the road, 27-21 against Miami
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) – Brad Kaaya returned from a one-game absence to pass for 286 yards and two touchdowns, and Miami became bowl-eligible by topping Virginia 27-21 on Saturday. Kaaya connected...
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William & Mary defeats Elon 34-13, win streak at 5 games
ELON, N.C. (AP) – Kendell Anderson and Mikal Abdul-Saboor broke free for rushing touchdowns – and DeVonte Dedmon returned a punt 70 yards for a TD – as William & Mary jumped out early to defeat...
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New Hampshire beats CAA-leader Richmond 30-25
DURHAM, N.H. (AP) – Sean Goldrich threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, and New Hampshire held on to upset Colonial Athletic Association-leader Richmond 30-25 on Saturday night. The...
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Va. Union rallies for win over Va. State, 28-27
ETTRICK, Va. (WRIC) — The Panthers trailed 24-7 halfway through the second quarter to the Trojans and looked to have no answer for anything Virginia State head coach Byron Thweatt threw at them....
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#8SportsBlitz Week 10: Cougars bite Saints on Senior Day, 20-18
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8News at the Box Office
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Are you looking for a movie to see this weekend? Here’s a look at what’s new at the box office. James Bond is back in “Spectre.” For this outing, 007, once again played by Daniel...
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8News Poll: Did you Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday?
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Despite the rain, more than 1,500 people attended the annual “Walk to end Alzheimer’s” in metro Richmond on Saturday. The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter hosted...
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The 8News Pigskin Picks: Week 9
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – Another strong week for Robb Crocker, who now has a three-game lead on the pack. Amanda Malkowski’s season continues to unravel and she is finding herself tied with Will...
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