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The Virginia Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the state of Virginia has the authority to remove an enormous Robert E. Lee statue from a traffic circle on Monument Avenue in Richmond.
The Virginia Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the state of Virginia has the authority to remove an enormous Robert E. Lee statue from a traffic circle on Monument Avenue in Richmond. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Gen. Robert E. Lee Statue In Richmond Can Come Down, Court Rules

The Virginia Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the state of Virginia has the authority to remove an enormous Robert E. Lee statue from a traffic circle on Monument Avenue in Richmond.

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Amtrak Service Canceled Between DC, Boston Due To Heavy Rain

Amtrak Northeast canceled all service between Washington, D.C. and Boston around 11 a.m. Thursday, according to posts on the company's official Twitter account.

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All Clear Given At Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling; Threat Over

A building at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling was evacuated and people in surrounding buildings were told to shelter in place for several hours Thursday after a suspicious package was discovered there, according to news reports.

State Trooper Struck Motorcycle During Chase: Police

A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries during a police pursuit that began on the Dulles Greenway on Thursday, Sept. 2. Virginia State Police claimed that the motorcyclist fled from police.

Pets From Hurricane-Impacted Shelters Headed To Alexandria

Over 100 animals from Louisiana in areas affected by Hurricane Ida arrived in Northern Virginia and have been taken in by the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria and other groups.

Labor Day Campgrounds, State Park Spots In Virginia: Reserve Now

Labor Day weekend is coming up. If camping is on your agenda and you're like the many others who wait until the last minute, you'll want to make those reservations at your favorite state park or local campground soon.

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