Virginia
Old Dominion shooting victim identified as US Army veteran Lt. Col. Brandon Shah
The victim was identified as Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, killed after an IS-connected terrorist opened fire inside an Old Dominion University classroom, killing Shah and injuring two others.
Gunman at Virginia university shot dead after injuring two
West Virginia sues Apple over iCloud's alleged role in distributing child sex abuse material
Largest aircraft carrier in the world sent by US to Middle East as Iran talks continue
US Navy tests capabilities of USVs at Virginia Beach
The USVs tested came in different sizes - from five to 36 feet (1.5 to 11 meters).
Oldest dinosaur in Africa discovered in Zimbabwe - study
The research that went into these discoveries was published on Wednesday in Nature. Mbiresaurus was a sauropodomorph, a long-necked dinosaur, and is estimated to have been about six feet tall.
Meaningful Israel education: Engaging today’s college students
Students are on a large spectrum of Israel knowledge, from knowing virtually nothing to having a full understanding of the creation and modern politics of Israel.
Virginia school district apologizes for a swastika-like logo
The district's superintendent had said that the logo was supposed to be “four hands and arms grasping together.”
New approach offers hope to chronic pain patients
Deep-brain stimulation may offer an alternative to existing chronic pain treatments, according to UVA researchers who are embarking on a clinical trial.
‘Critical race theory’ bill leads to statehouse debate over Jews and race
“What if I am teaching about the Holocaust and a parent takes issue because [the parent believes] only 6,000 Jews were killed, not 6 million?” asked a professor.
A gay Jewish liberal (and rabbi’s husband) is running for Congress in West Virginia
“As a Jew, of course I believe in miracles that happen every day,” Wendell said. “But it probably would take a miracle.”
Washington-area police accused of involvement in sex-trafficking ring
A woman alleged that the Fairfax County, Virginia, police department, including its former chief Edwin Roessler, knew that some officers were possibly participating in and protecting the ring.
What do the races in Virginia and New Jersey mean for the midterms?
Loss in Virginia, near loss in New Jersey doesn’t bode well for the Donkey Party in midterms, experts say.
Elections in New York, Virginia: What do Jews think?
Republican Glenn Youngkin defeated the Democratic state governor of Virginia Terry McAuliffe while Eric Adams took the win as New York City's mayor - here is what some Jews think of the victories.
