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Russia extends Brittney Griner's detention until at least July 2

WNBA star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2, Russian state media reported. The U.S. says she is being wrongfully detained.

Spanish-Language Network Univision Ranks 3rd In U.S. Ratings

The latest TV ratings are out and CBS captured the top spot with help from its Super Bowl broadcast. Last fall, NBC was No. 1 but now it's fourth. What's surprising is that Spanish-language network Univision has surpassed NBC's ratings.

Almost $11 billion has been spent on political ads this cycle

The world's best women's tennis player, Ash Barty, is retiring at age 25

Barty is retiring only two months after winning the Australian Open, saying she wants to pursue other dreams.

Eastern Shore Senior advocates Dianne Davis and Donna Smith arrive at the General Assembly Building to advocate.

Virginia's senior groups advocate in Richmond

"When you’re investing in a senior, you’re investing in life,” advocate Donna Smith said.

Teachers rallying in Richmond in March 2019 for more education funding, especially for teacher salaries. (Mechelle Hankerson/Virginia Mercury)

Virginia schools still struggling to fill critical teaching positions, new report finds

New York City's Chrysler Building is up for sale again

The Chrysler Building, a symbol of Art Deco glamor in the 1930s and once the tallest skyscraper in the world, is up for sale, again.

The historic facade of Virginia’s new General Assembly Building in Richmond. (Sarah Vogelsong/Virginia Mercury)

What a 'wealth proceeds tax' could look like in Virginia

Tax the rich. That's the idea behind the wealth proceeds tax, which would hit things like dividends, interest and capital gains

Emma Navarro reacts after defeating Paula Badosa, of Spain, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, in New York.

Emma Navarro reaches her first Grand Slam at the U.S. Open with win over Paula Badosa

The 13th-seeded Navarro will next face Aryna Sabalenka, while Americans Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe advanced to the semis on the men's side of the tournament.

Amtrak's flagship Acela trains get a long-awaited upgrade

The NextGen Acela trains, as Amtrak calls them, are faster and lighter than the current fleet. They're scheduled to start revenue service along the Northeast Corridor on Thursday.

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