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Tighter airport security may mean longer lines for Thanksgiving travelers
NEW YORK (AP/WRIC) — A stronger economy and lower gas prices mean Thanksgiving travelers can expect more congested highways this year. During the long holiday weekend, 46.9 million Americans are...
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18 bodies found after jihadists attack Malian hotel
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Malian national television reported that no more hostages were being held at a luxury hotel after a day-long siege by Islamic militants. 10 gunmen had stormed the hotel shouting...
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Fight against ISIS takes center stage in 2016 race
WASHINGTON (MEDIA GENERAL) – A week after terrorists launched multiple attacks against the French people, the issue of homeland security and the debate over the United States response to ISIS is...
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Richmond triple shooting suspect in custody after being shot early Friday in...
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — The hunt for a man wanted in connection with a deadly triple shooing in Richmond that injured a child is over. Anwar “Wawa” Phillips was captured Friday morning in a...
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Petersburg apologizes to residents after high water bills
PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — The city of Petersburg is officially apologizing to residents after months of extremely high water bills. Some residents have complained about getting bills for hundreds of...
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Expect sunny skies for the next 6 days
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Sunny skies will return to the region today and it will be cooler with highs in the upper 50s. Our skies will be mainly clear tonight and it will be chilly with lows in the...
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HAVOC Haven: VCU vs. Duke
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Rams (2-0) are squaring off against No. 5 Blue Devils (2-1) tonight at Madison Square Garden. The winner will play Georgetown on Sunday. Feel free to be a participant: Send...
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4 injured in mult-vehicle wreck on Genito Rd. in Chesterfield Co.
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Several people were injured in a three-vehicle accident that has closed a portion of Genito Road in Chesterfield County. According to Jason Elmore with Chesterfield...
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8News Daily Poll: Are you spending more on holiday turkeys this season than...
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Bird flu took a bite out of the turkey supply. Heavy rain washed out the pumpkin crop. Yet Thanksgiving groceries likely won’t cost Americans much more than last year, and nobody...
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Equality group pushes to making changing gender on birth certificates easier
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Two months ago, a transgender woman called out TSA agents on Twitter after she says she was embarrassed when agents pulled her aside and didn’t know what to do when she told...
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Culpeper Co. deputies thwart grandmother’s plot to kill in-laws
CULPEPER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A Culpeper County woman is in custody after deputies foiled her murder-for-hire plot targeting four of her in-laws. “What is that child going to grow up thinking and...
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Great 8 Happenings: Capital Cup, Virginia Moonshine Festival and more
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Looking for something to do this weekend? 8News has you covered. Below is a list of events happening this weekend. Capital Cup: University of Richmond vs. William and Mary The...
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Chesterfield Towne Center employee looking for owner of lost charm bracelet
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va (WRIC) — The search is on for the owner of a special piece of jewelry after employees found a gold charm bracelet inside Chesterfield Towne Center. For months, David Thomas has...
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James Madison beats Villanova 38-29
HARRISBURG, Va. (AP) – Bryan Schor threw two touchdowns to help lift James Madison to a 38-29 win over Villanova on Saturday. Schor was 14-for-23 for 171 yards for the Dukes (9-2, 6-2 Colonial Athletic...
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Trinity bests St. Anne’s-Belfield to defend VISAA D-II Title, 39-21
St. Anne’s-Belfield 21 Trinity Episcopal 39 F
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Benedictine easily repeats for VISAA D-I state championship over Bishop...
Bishop Ireton 6 Benedictine 35 F
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Johns’ career day helps Virginia beat Duke 42-34
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) – Matt Johns passed for a career-high 344 yards and two touchdowns as Virginia held off a late Duke rally to win 42-34 Saturday at Scott Stadium. The Cavaliers (4-7, 3-4 ACC)...
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Richmond shooters remain hot, beat Bethune-Cookman 89-64
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – Terry Allen scored 25 points with 13 rebounds and five assists to spark Richmond to an 89-64 win over Bethune-Cookman on Saturday night. The Spiders (3-1) made 30 of 60 shots from...
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#14 Richmond beats rival #7 William & Mary, 20-9 for Capital Cup
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – Jacobi Green ran for 217 yards on 36 carries with a touchdown to help lead Richmond to a 20-9 win over William & Mary on Saturday, clinching a share of the Colonial Athletic...
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Brussels under serious threat after Paris attacks
BRUSSELS (AP) — Heavily armed police and soldiers patrolled key intersections, subways were closed and many stores shut their doors in Belgium’s capital Saturday as the government warned of a threat of...
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