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Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · Dec 13

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A’ja Wilson scored 31 points, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young both added 18 and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.

Las Vegas Aces sweep Phoenix Mercury to claim their third WNBA title in four seasons

A’ja Wilson scored 31 points, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young both added 18 and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.

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President Donald Trump said Friday he'll place an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports starting on Nov. 1 or sooner.

Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese imports

President Donald Trump said Friday he'll place an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports starting on Nov. 1 or sooner.

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Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 7h

Chesterfield police announced on Friday that an officer was indicted, accused of placing an electronic tracking device on the vehicle of an acquaintance.

Chesterfield Police officer accused of putting tracker on civilian's vehicle

Chesterfield police announced on Friday that an officer was indicted, accused of placing an electronic tracking device on the vehicle of an acquaintance.

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Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 9h

Get all your Week 7 content here.

High school football Week 7 is underway in RVA 🏈 Your coverage starts here

Get all your Week 7 content here.

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Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 10h

The Chesterfield County Police Department is seeking another suspect in a killing that occured last week at Virginia State University.

Chesterfield police seek second suspect in VSU killing

The Chesterfield County Police Department is seeking another suspect in a killing that occured last week at Virginia State University.

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Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 10h

The Hidden Valley graduate is confident Tech will have a good year.

ACC Network's Hancock expects Virginia Tech, Virginia basketball to improve

The Hidden Valley graduate is confident Tech will have a good year.

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Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 11h

The White House budget office says mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues.

Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in shutdown

The White House budget office says mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues.

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Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 11h

The driver ultimately escaped and has not been located or arrested, a police spokesperson said.

Video: Richmond police pursue driver through South Side neighborhood

The driver ultimately escaped and has not been located or arrested, a police spokesperson said.

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Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 12h

Less than a year after he received a presidential pardon, a Henrico County jury convicted Zachary Alam of breaking and entering and felony grand larceny.

Pardoned January 6 rioter convicted of two felonies in Henrico

Less than a year after he received a presidential pardon, a Henrico County jury convicted Zachary Alam of breaking and entering and felony grand larceny.

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Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 13h

A very good game, for the most part, was spoiled by interceptions.

Spiders QB Ashten Snelsire seeks addition via subtraction (of INTs)

A very good game, for the most part, was spoiled by interceptions.

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Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 13h

Records for 78 more inspections, which school officials say were performed in compliance with federal law, are missing, The Times-Dispatch found.

Records: RPS missed 90 federally mandated asbestos inspections

Records for 78 more inspections, which school officials say were performed in compliance with federal law, are missing, The Times-Dispatch found.

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Altogether, Hotel Roanoke is valued at more than $62 million, according to city tax records. Mayor Joe Cobb said it’s hard to put a value on such a high-quality hotel.

Hotel Roanoke sale possible, say city and Virginia Tech officials

Altogether, Hotel Roanoke is valued at more than $62 million, according to city tax records. Mayor Joe Cobb said it’s hard to put a value on such a high-quality hotel.

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Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 14h

James Madison University is no stranger to its athletic programs providing exposure to the school.

Football TV exposure gives a boost to JMU admissions

James Madison University is no stranger to its athletic programs providing exposure to the school.

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Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 16h

You'd be hard-pressed to find anyone more eager to take the floor on Saturday than LSU transfer Tyrell Ward, who has not played a college basketball game in 577 days.

VCU's Tyrell Ward, a DeMatha alum and LSU transfer, could be among A-10's top talents

You'd be hard-pressed to find anyone more eager to take the floor on Saturday than LSU transfer Tyrell Ward, who has not played a college basketball game in 577 days.

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Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 16h

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado becomes the 20th woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, joining a distinguished group of laureates.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado becomes the 20th woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, joining a distinguished group of laureates.

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Here are five things to know about Thursday's faceoff between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears at Norfolk State.

5 takeaways from Virginia's only debate for governor

Here are five things to know about Thursday's faceoff between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears at Norfolk State.

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Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 17h

Virginia Repertory Theatre has sold the Scottish Rite Temple at 4204 Hermitage Road for $2.75 million.

Virginia Rep sells Scottish Rite Temple for $2.75 million to group planning Hindu temple

Virginia Repertory Theatre has sold the Scottish Rite Temple at 4204 Hermitage Road for $2.75 million.

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Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 17h

Friday should be pleasant, with rain showers possible Saturday and Sunday.

Richmond Folk Fest weather forecast

Friday should be pleasant, with rain showers possible Saturday and Sunday.

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Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 18h

Barry Evans and Keyshawn Mitchell knew where their futures would lead them the moment Phil Martelli Jr. took the head job at VCU.

From Bryant to VCU, transfers Evans, Mitchell bring strong bond with Martelli to Rams

Barry Evans and Keyshawn Mitchell knew where their futures would lead them the moment Phil Martelli Jr. took the head job at VCU.

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Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 18h

Last year, the local Girl Scouts council bought a former bank building on Skipwith Road. Then it let the girls remodel the building with a teaching kitchen, a kids-only room

The Girl Scouts finally have a home of their own in western Henrico

Last year, the local Girl Scouts council bought a former bank building on Skipwith Road. Then it let the girls remodel the building with a teaching kitchen, a kids-only room

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Democrat Abigail Spanberger does not reiterate support of Jay Jones, but does not call for him to withdraw. Republican Winsome Earle-Sears asked why the Democrat will not call for Jones

Jones' texts highlight only Virginia debate for governor

Democrat Abigail Spanberger does not reiterate support of Jay Jones, but does not call for him to withdraw. Republican Winsome Earle-Sears asked why the Democrat will not call for Jones

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A judge has blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois.

Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois for 2 weeks

A judge has blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois.

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Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 1d

Games and scores from around metro Richmond

804 Varsity high school football schedule and scoreboard🏈 Week 7

Games and scores from around metro Richmond

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A grand jury indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on a fraud charge, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.

New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted on fraud charge, AP source says

A grand jury indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on a fraud charge, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.

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VCU's board approved a 30-year lease in which VCU will pay about $400,000 annually in rent.

VCU approves lease for baseball team to play at CarMax Park

VCU's board approved a 30-year lease in which VCU will pay about $400,000 annually in rent.

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