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ThinkProgress
Liberal View
The fate of one of America’s worst gerrymanders appears to rest in Clarence Thomas’ hands
ThinkProgress - Ian Millhiser
It's strange bedfellows day at the Supreme Court of the United States. Viewed in isolation, Monday’s Supreme Court argument in Virginia House of …
The Daily Beastadded this to Latest Stories
Virginia Cop Daniel Morley Revealed as Identity Evropa Member
The Daily Beast - Kelly Weill
A Virginia police officer assigned to a high school is involved in onboarding new members for a white nationalist group, leaked chat logs …
The Undefeatedadded this to HBCU
SWAC
N.C. Central and Prairie View carry HBCU hopes into NCAA men’s tournament
The Undefeated - By John X. Miller
Southern and Bethune-Cookman await bids in women’s field The men’s basketball champions Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) and Mid-Eastern …
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New York City
Off-duty cop arrested for brutal pistol-whipping during St. Patrick's Day brawl
New York Post - By Tina Moore
An NYPD cop was busted for allegedly pistol-whipping two men and a woman with a stolen, loaded gun during a wild brawl outside an Irish pub in …
POLITICO
U.S. Politics
Joe Manchin won’t support LGBTQ protection bill
POLITICO - By BURGESS EVERETT
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin said on Monday that he will not support the Equality Act without changes to the legislation intended to enshrine federal protections for the LGBTQ community, leaving him as
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Virginia Beach
More than 100 dead cats found in freezer during raid of Virginia Beach home
myfox8.com - Tribune Media Wire
× VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – A phone call to police about suspected cat hoarding let to the discovery of more than 100 dead cats in a Virginia Beach …
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Brooklyn, NY
Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Six Units in Williamsburg, Starting at $1,058 a Month
brownstoner.com - Craig Hubert
An affordable housing lottery has opened for six units in a 10-story building at 467 Keap Street, on the corner of Ainslie Street, in Williamsburg. …
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NCAA
Jay Bilas Names The NCAA Tournament’s Easiest Region
The Spun - Andrew Holleran
No NCAA Tournament region is easy to navigate, but if you had to pick one region to be in this year, it would probably be the South Region. That’s …
Neil Kakitaadded this to My Web Wanderings
Homebuying
These are the best and worst cities for first-time home buyers
CNBC - Lorie Konish
If you're a first-time home buyer and looking at cities in California, you may want to rethink your plans. Some under-the-radar metro areas in other …
LGBTQI
Lone Senate Democrat Will Not Support Equality Act Because It Protects Trans Students
advocate.com - Nico Lang
The only Senate Democrat who didn’t sign onto a landmark LGBTQ nondiscrimination bill won’t co-sponsor it because the legislation protects trans …
Miami Heraldadded this to Sports
Dwyane Wade
Injury update: Heat’s Justise Winslow, Rodney McGruder ruled out vs. Thunder
miamiherald.com - By Anthony Chiang
While the Thunder will be without All-Star guard Russell Westbrook as he serves his one-game suspension for receiving his 16th technical foul of the …
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Sports
Ranking the 25 Best Players in the 2019 NCAA Tournament
Bleacher Report - David Kenyon
The men's NCAA tournament bracket is set. Millions of people will spend hours studying the favorites, looking at stats and trying to identify the biggest upsets of March Madness. But it all starts with
FOX Sports
NCAA
NCAA South Region: Virginia, Tennessee stand in Badgers' path to Final Four | FOX Sports
FOX Sports
Nothing will ever erase Virginia’s history as the first men’s No. 1 seed to lose its NCAA Tournament opener. At least now the Cavaliers’ wait for the …
Virginia Beach
Filipino massage therapist in Virginia sentenced as a sex offender
inquirer.net - By: INQUIRER.net US Bureau - @inquirerdotnet 12:59 AM March 19, 2019
VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia — A 47-year-old Filipino massage therapist must serve 12 years in prison on a 30-year term with 18 years suspended, for …
USA TODAY
U.S. State Supreme Courts
Supreme Court will decide if convicted sniper in 2002 District of Columbia-area killings can get new sentence
USA TODAY - Richard Wolf
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court agreed Monday to decide whether life-without-parole sentences for the primary gunman in a series of murders that terrorized the Washington region in 2002 must be reconsidered.
U.S. State Supreme Courts
Listen: The Supreme Court will review the D.C. sniper's life sentence
audioburst.com - KOMO
"DC sniper Lee Boyd Malveaux may have is life without parole sentence reinstated. The US supreme court to take up the state of Virginia's appeal last …
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Hyatt
Last Chance for these 18 Hyatt Hotels with Hyatt Free Night Certificates
boardingarea.com - Charlie
Advertiser Disclosure Today is the day that Hyatt’s mega changes are going into affect for 259 hotels. This can be good news for some hotels but it is …
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NCAA
NCAA Tournament bracket help: 68 reasons to pick and root for each of the 68 teams
syracuse.com - Tribune News Service
The field of 68 is out, but if you’re a fan of one of the 285 teams that didn’t qualify for the 2019 NCAA Tournament you’re probably trying to figure …
Associated Press
Board work, 3-point shot could fuel upsets of top NCAA seeds
Associated Press - By AARON BEARD
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — This year’s NCAA Tournament features a top tier of teams that are heavy Final Four favorites, starting with No. 1 overall seed Duke and star freshman Zion Williamson. Figuring out
The Washington Post
U.S. Politics
Supreme Court divided over Virginia redistricting case and question of racial discrimination
The Washington Post - By Robert Barnes
The Supreme Court appeared splintered Monday about a Republican-drawn plan for legislative districts in Virginia that a lower court said discriminated against black voters. Several justices wondered whether
Reuters India
Politics
U.S. Supreme Court agrees to take up 'D.C. Sniper' sentencing appeal
Reuters India - By Lawrence Hurley
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider whether a man serving life in prison over his role in a deadly 2002 shooting spree in the Washington area should be resentenced
Salon
Virginia Beach
Convicted D.C. sniper was sent to prison for life — at age 17. Now Supreme Court will hear his case
Salon - Matthew Rozsa
Lee Boyd Malvo listens to court proceedings during the trial of fellow sniper suspect John Allen Muhammad in Virginia Beach, Va., Oct. 20, 2003. (AP/Martin Smith-Rodden) x March 18, 2019 10:16PM (UTC)
Birmingham, AL
Bham ranks among top metros with highest credit card utilization rates
bizjournals.com - Angel Coker
By Angel Coker – Banking and Legal Reporter, Birmingham Business Journal Mar 18, 2019, 2:31pm CDT Birmingham has ranked among the top metros with the …
Hampton Roads
Ryne Moore Named C-USA Pitcher of the Week
odusports.com - www.odusports.com
IRVING, Texas -- Old Dominion sophomore Ryne Moore has been named the Conference USA Pitcher of the Week after throwing a 7-inning, complete-game …
Pittsburgh, PA
The 5 Best Seats at PNC Park
pittsburghmagazine.com - www.pittsburghmagazine.com
After a two-year hiatus, Michele and Cindy Savoia's beloved restaurant and bar returns to the South Side. By car, train, bicycle or foot, head outside …
The Inquisitr
Virginia Politics
Supreme Court Agrees To Review DC Sniper Case
The Inquisitr - Tyler MacDonald
Lee Boyd Malvo might be resentenced due to new constitutional rules that treat juveniles differently. The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to review the …
Reuters
Law
Supreme Court weighs Virginia racial dispute over electoral maps
Reuters - By Lawrence Hurley
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Supreme Court justices on Monday wrestled for the second time over whether Republican legislators in Virginia drew electoral districts in the state in a way that unlawfully
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NCAA
Why You Should Pick Virginia—Yes, Virginia—in Your NCAA Tournament Bracket
The Wall Street Journal. - Ben Cohen
They were upset by a No. 16 seed last year. They’re the smartest way to win your office pool this year. Virginia became the first No. 1 seed to lose to a No. 16 seed in the men’s NCAA tournament last You
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March Madness
The 5 best bets of 2019 March Madness
USA TODAY - Charles Curtis
The NCAA tournament isn’t just for the countless fans who will fill out a bracket in the hopes they’ll win a pool. It’s also a huge event for the gambling community. So for those of you out there looking
Tampa Bay Timesadded this to Tampa Bay Sports
NCAA
NCAA Tournament: Chicago Region at a glance
tampabay.com
If you’re looking for a local connection, Bethune-Cookman is your team this year ... though the tourney stay may be short-lived. Team to beat Reigning …