There are only two U.S. states where at least 50 percent of residents say they’ve recently given either money or time to charity: Utah and Minnesota, according to a new Gallup poll.
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Thousands Have Water Again In W.Va. As ‘All-Clear’ Areas Spread
The map that shows residents of nine counties in West Virginia whether they can start using the water from their taps is slowly starting to change from red to blue.
Chemical In West Va. Water More Diluted, But Still Unsafe
The amount of a dangerous chemical in West Virginian’s tap water is more diluted, but it is still unsafe for drinking, washing or bathing.
‘I Am Alive For A Reason,’ Says Va. Lawmaker Stabbed By Son
Deeds, 55, was stabbed and seriously wounded by his 24-year-old son, Gus, on Nov. 19. Gus Deeds then shot and killed himself.
Tragedy In Virginia Preceded By Son’s Psychiatric Evaluation
As authorities try to piece together what happened inside the home of a prominent Virginia lawmaker Tuesday, there’s word that a lack of space in psychiatric facilities may have played a role in the tragedy.
Johns Hopkins Halts, Reviews Black Lung Program
Johns Hopkins Medicine says it will suspend and review its black lung program, following joint investigative reports last week from the Center for Public Integrity and ABC News that found the program “helped coal companies thwart efforts by ailing mine workers to receive disability benefits.”
Government Shutdown Delays Rocket Launch
The launch of a rocket carrying a record-breaking 29 satellites — originally set for early next month — will be delayed by a few weeks after the partial government shutdown halted preparations.
How Snowden’s Email Provider Tried To Foil The FBI Using Tiny Font
Right before Edward Snowden told the world it was he who had leaked information about some of the government’s most secret surveillance programs, the FBI was hot on his trail.
Clicking The ‘Like’ Button Is Protected Speech, Court Rules
Clicking the “Like” button on Facebook is tantamount to other forms of protected speech, a federal court decided on Wednesday.
New Private Spacecraft Set For Mission To Resupply Space Station
The SpaceX Dragon may have gotten there first, but Orbital Sciences’ Cygnus spacecraft is set to become the second private robotic ship to dock with the International Space Station after a Wednesday launch from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.