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U.S. projected to exceed Saudi oil production by 2020

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:48:40 -0500

The International Energy Agency expects the United States to become the world's largest oil producer by around 2020, temporarily overtaking Saudi Arabia, thanks to increased output achieved by new exploration technologies.

Number of foreign-born Va. college students grows

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:04:12 -0500

A study shows the number of international students attending Virginia colleges and universities has grown slightly over the last year.

Citing costs, Va. State Police reduces aerial speed enforcement

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:00:10 -0500

The Virginia State Police has scaled back an aerial speed limit enforcement program due to the program's costs.

Lance Armstrong cuts formal ties to Livestrong

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:42:44 -0500

Lance Armstrong has cut formal ties with his cancer-fighting charity to avoid further damage brought by doping charges and being stripped of his seven Tour de France titles.

Wall Street futures rise with Greek deal in the works

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:38:42 -0500

Stock futures are rising as international lenders clear the path for a new bailout agreement in Greece, which only recently appeared to be on the verge of bolting from the European Union monetary block.

15 N.Va. car club members cited during 'reckless' Sunday drive

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 07:31:34 -0500

More than a dozen members of a car club face traffic charges stemming from a Sunday drive through Augusta and Highland counties.

Increasing clouds and 72 degrees today in Richmond

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 06:41:27 -0500

The National Weather Service says the Richmond area can expect increasing cloudiness today with an afternoon high near 72 degrees.

3 Navy ships returning to Va. after supporting storm relief

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 06:34:48 -0500

Three Virginia-based Navy ships that supported storm relief efforts in New York and New Jersey are coming home today.

NATO soldier killed by insurgents in Afghanistan

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 06:31:27 -0500

The international military coalition in Afghanistan says a service member has been killed in an insurgent attack in the country's east.

Uganda parliament speaker says anti-gay bill will pass this year

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 05:42:42 -0500

The speaker of Uganda's parliament says an anti-homosexual bill will be passed before the end of 2012 despite international criticism of the draft legislation.

World markets fall amid U.S. economy fears

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 05:39:19 -0500

Uncertainty over whether Washington will work out a spending and taxation deal that is crucial to keeping the U.S. economic recovery on track caused world stock markets to stall today.

Chesty Puller statue to be dedicated today in Triangle

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 05:34:09 -0500

A statue of the Marine Corps' most decorated member will be dedicated today in Triangle.

N.J. company gets $15.3 million Va. Beach sand replenishment job

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 05:28:28 -0500

A New Jersey company is the winner of a $15.3 million contract to replenish sand at Virginia Beach's Sandbridge Beach.

Deadly quake collapses bridge, mine in Myanmar

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 05:23:16 -0500

A strong earthquake collapsed a bridge and damaged ancient Buddhist pagodas in northern Myanmar, and piecemeal reports from the underdeveloped mining region said mines collapsed and as many as 12 people were feared dead.

Gunman in Afghan uniform kills British soldier

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 05:18:19 -0500

A gunman wearing an Afghan army uniform shot and killed a member of the U.S.-led coalition forces fighting in Afghanistan — the latest in a spate of insider attacks that are fracturing the trust between NATO and Afghan forces.

Suspect sought after woman beaten on Richmond street

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 04:51:32 -0500

Police were searching for a suspect today after a woman was beaten on a Richmond street Sunday night a short distance west of the Science Museum of Virginia.

BBC executives step aside as child abuse scandal widens

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 04:41:15 -0500

The BBC's news chief and her deputy have `stepped aside' while the broadcaster deals with the fallout from a child abuse scandal that forced its director-general to resign, the broadcaster said today.

Iran's vice president says nation will break Obama's 'grasping hands'

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 04:37:16 -0500

Iran's vice president said today that Tehran will break the `grasping hands' of newly re-elected President Barack Obama, the official IRNA news agency reported.

Greece passes austerity budget, moves closer to bailout

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 04:33:39 -0500

Greek lawmakers approved the country's 2013 austerity budget early today, an essential step in Greece's efforts to persuade its international creditors to unblock a vital rescue loan installment without which the country will go bankrupt.

UPDATE: Gas leak forces evacuations in Ashland

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 04:13:13 -0500

About 20 people were evacuated from an Econo Lodge and a Howard Johnson Inn.

Veterans Day holiday schedule

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Veterans Day holiday schedule.

Brown wins historic NHRA title

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 23:18:29 -0500

POMONA, Calif. (AP) -- Antron Brown became the first black champion in any NHRA pro series when he won the Top Fuel title on Sunday at the season-ending event....

Wild race blows championship open for Keselowski

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 19:34:47 -0500

A chaotic race at Phoenix blew NASCAR's championship fight wide open, moving Brad Keselowski to the brink of a first Sprint Cup title. Kevin Harvick won the race.

Update: Classes canceled at Tuckahoe Elementary after fire

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 19:20:04 -0500

Students at Tuckahoe Elementary School will get an unexpected day off Monday after a small fire this afternoon filled the school with smoke.

Jimmie Johnson crashes late at Phoenix

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 17:44:57 -0500

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Jimmie Johnson's bid for a sixth NASCAR championship took a huge hit when he crashed late in Sunday's race at Phoenix International Raceway....

Official: Petraeus paramour emailed woman in Fla

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 15:39:59 -0500

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A senior U.S. military official says the author who had an affair with David Petraeus sent harassing emails to a woman who was the State Department's liaison to the military's Joint Special Operations Command....

East Coast rape suspect: Women were objects

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 15:35:03 -0500

The accused East Coast Rapist says he doesn't know why he couldn't stop attacking women for nearly two decades.

Romney never overcame bailout opposition in Ohio

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 14:00:24 -0500

DETROIT (AP) -- Only a couple of weeks after Barack Obama won the presidency in 2008, the man who would become his Republican challenger in the next election penned a New York Times column with a fateful headline: "Let Detroit Go Bankrupt."...

Judy's Garland's Oz dress fetches $480K in auction

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 12:18:47 -0500

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) -- The now-faded blue gingham dress Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz" has sold for $480,000.

Israel drawn into Syria fighting for first time

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 11:58:24 -0500

JERUSALEM (AP) -- The Israeli military has fired a missile into Syria, the first time Israel has been drawn into the fighting in the neighboring country....