Woman killed man who fired rifle into party crowd, police say

“Instead of running from the threat, she engaged with the threat and saved several lives last night,” a police officer told media outlets.

9 Monkeypox cases reported in 7 states, CDC says

Not everyone infected with monkeypox in the United States has traveled abroad, which indicates community spread, the CDC says.

Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard trial: A look at what happened in court this week

Johnny Depp’s $50 million libel trial against his ex-wife, Amber Heard, resumed on Monday after a break. Here’s a look at what who testified and what was said this week.

Military veteran graduates from college alongside his daughter

A father and daughter from Portsmouth, Virginia, are now bonded by their college graduations from the same school and on the same day.

Johnny Depp Trial Live Updates: Amber Heard expected to testify Wednesday

Amber Heard is expected to take the stand Wednesday in a Fairfax County, Virginia courtroom in the defamation trial involving her ex-husband Johnny Depp.

Johnny Depp Trial: Depp’s cross-examination concludes; Heard has not yet testified

The cross-examination of Johnny Depp concluded Monday after four days on the witness stand in a Fairfax County courtroom as part of his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard.

Johnny Depp Trial: Cross-examination ends after multiple days of questioning

The cross-examination of Johnny Depp in his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard continued Monday in a Fairfax County, Virginia courtroom.

Johnny Depp Trial: Cross-examination focuses on Depp's drug use, text messages

Attorneys for actor Amber Heard sought to undermine Johnny Depp’s libel lawsuit against her Thursday by spending hours in court focused on the actor’s drinking, drug use and texts he sent to friends — including one about wanting to kill and defile his then-wife.

Virginia physician assistant stalks ex-girlfriend for 3 days before murdering, mutilating her husband: Reports

A Virginia physician assistant is accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend for three days before violently murdering her husband in New York and fleeing the state, according to officials and a local report. 

Richmond charter school teacher arrested, charged with 29 counts of lewd acts against minors

A Richmond charter school teacher has been arrested and charged with 29 counts of lewd acts with minors, including statutory rape, officials say. Her victims were seven boys, ages 15 to 16, the Contra Costa County District Attorney's office says.

Virginia woman digs $110K winning lottery ticket out of trash

It got messy for a Virginia woman who had to dig through the trash to find a winning lottery ticket that was worth $110,000.

7 Virginia children hospitalized after taking prescription pills

Authorities in Virginia on Thursday were still trying to piece together what happened and whether any adults will face criminal charges after seven children took prescription medicine and ended up in the hospital.