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Police investigate drive-by shooting in Chesterfield
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Police are currently on the scene of drive-by shooting that occurred in the 6500 block of West Road in Chesterfield County Saturday night. According to police, one...
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Crews battle heavy fire in Henrico County
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Fire crews responded to a house fire on the 9800 block of Durango Road in Henrico County on Saturday night. Henrico County Fire Captain Rosenbaum says the fire originated...
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6.7 magnitude quake hits India’s northeast, leaves 4 dead
GAUHATI, India (AP) — A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit India’s remote northeast region before dawn on Monday, killing at least four people, injuring 100 others and causing damage to several buildings....
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Redskins playoff tickets go on sale Monday
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRIC) — Washington Redskins playoff tickets go on sale Monday, January 4 at 10 a.m. Fans can only buy four tickets per order. Tickets can be bought at ticketmaster or calling...
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8News Poll: Are you ready for winter weather?
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Many of us have winter coats that probably haven’t been put to use due to the weird warm weather Central Virginia has been experiencing. Well, Monday’s temperatures are expected...
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California twins born on New Year’s won’t share birthday
Video via 8News affiliate KGTV. (WRIC/ABC) — A pair of twins born in San Diego, California will forever share different birthdays — and birth years! 22-year-old Maribel Valencia gave birth to daughter...
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Why this Washington, D.C. woman is going on a ‘digital detox’ for 365 days
(WRIC/ABC) — Could you give up Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn for 24 hours? How about for an entire week? A year? Anyone? One woman in Washington, D.C., who has hundreds of Facebook friends,...
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Boy Scout brothers describe saving scout leader from bear attack
(WRIC/ABC) — When their scout leader was attacked by a bear, two New Jersey brothers — just 12 and 13-years-old — could have run. Instead, they stayed calm and knew exactly what to do. Their bravery...
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Vegas police investigating Chris Brown for alleged battery
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas police are investigating an allegation of battery against R&B singer Chris Brown. Authorities received a call shortly before 10:30 a.m. Saturday about the alleged battery...
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Vacation over, Obama looking at ways to reduce gun violence
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hawaiian vacation over, President Barack Obama says he is energized for his final year in office and ready to tackle unfinished business, turning immediate attention to the issue of...
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Illinois considers allowing recall attempts of Chicago mayor
CHICAGO (AP) — The furor over recent Chicago police shootings has legislators considering whether voters should be allowed to recall Mayor Rahm Emanuel or future officials who hold his post. Illinois...
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Cousins, Redskins top Cowboys 34-23 in playoff tuneup
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kirk Cousins threw for three touchdowns before leaving late in the first half of a playoff tuneup, and the Washington Redskins finished the regular season with a 34-23 victory...
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Chesterfield Police shooting: Man transported with injuries after attempted...
CHESTERFIELD, Va (WRIC) – Charges are pending after Chesterfield Police say that a man was shot by an officer as he was attempting to break-in to a home in Chesterfield County Sunday morning. The...
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President Obama starts 2016 with a fight over gun control
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is slated Monday to finalize a set of new executive actions tightening the nation’s gun laws, making his first order of business in the new year a clear signal...
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Powerball jackpot expected to grow to $400 million Wednesday
(AP) — The next Powerball winner will have a chance to claim one of the game’s 10 biggest prizes this week when the jackpot grows to roughly $400 million. Lottery officials say no one claimed...
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Tolls on Pocahontas Parkway increase starting today
HENRICO/CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WRIC) — You should expect to pay more money at the tolls on Pocahontas Parkway. It will now cost $4.00 for two-axle vehicles at the main plaza and $2.25 for all vehicles at...
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Tractor trailer crash closes all lanes of I-64 west in Goochland
GOOCHLAND COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — All lanes of Interstate 64 westbound in Goochland are closed due to a tractor trailer accident. The crash happened on I-64 west near mile marker 165, about a mile west of...
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1 man killed in Richmond double shooting
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond Police are investigating after a double shooting left one man dead. Officers responded to the 2200 block of Chateau Drive in the city’s southside around 10 a.m. Sunday....
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Bundle up: It’ll be blustery and cold today
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — We are looking at sunshine this morning and that will last throughout the day with highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s, but the wind will be rather strong out of the northwest...
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