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Fredericksburg Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Elephant Ivory

A man from Fredericksburg pleaded guilty on Tuesday to violating the Endangered Species Act by selling elephant and whale ivory, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. The man, Gary Cooper, made thousands of dollars selling ivory online, court documents said.

65 Ukrainian Orphans Arrive At Washington Dulles Airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Washington Dulles International Airport had a pleasant break Saturday from their daily task of processing travelers and examining baggage for illegal items. CBP officers expedited the arrival 65 orphans visiting the U.S. from Ukraine and Latvia.

New Virginia Laws Take Effect On July 1: Pot, Bicycles, Balloons

From abolishing the death penalty to allowing simple possession of marijuana, several new laws will be taking effect in Virginia on Thursday, July 1.

Fairfax County Cops' Use Of Force Exceeded Expected Levels: Study

Fairfax County police officers used higher levels of force against Black and white suspects than would normally be expected over a three-year period, according to a recently completed university study.

One Year On From The Toppling Of Albert Pike: What Happened Next?

The toppling of the Albert Pike statue in D.C. was part of a broader movement. As protests for racial justice broke out last year following the murder of George Floyd, statues symbolizing colonialism and slavery became the center of protestor's ire around the world.

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• Virginia Commemorates 50th Anniversary Of State Constitution
• Disorderly Conduct Charge Filed In Attempted Parking Lot Fight
• Dump Truck Overturns In Multi-Vehicle Crash In Centreville
• Manassas Motorcyclist Dies In Police Pursuit: Cops
• 5 McLean Homes For Sale With Swimming Pools

Across America

• Bill Cosby's Conviction Overturned By PA Supreme Court
• 4 More Bodies Found At FL Condo Collapse: 16 Dead, 147 Missing
• Where's Fido? U.S. Animal Shelters Brace For Busiest Day Of Year
• Fear, Anxiety A Reality For U.S. Veterans On 4th Of July
• 100 Tons Of Lithium Batteries Inside Industrial Fire In Illinois
• PA Woman Filmed Assault On Photojournalist In Capitol Riot: FBI