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| Verdict reached in Va. governor trial | | After more than a month of sometimes soul-baring testimony, the influence-peddling trial of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife headed to conclusion on Thursday when the jury reached a verdict. |
| Murder charges in hot-car death | | A Georgia grand jury indicted Justin Ross Harris on eight counts, including malice murder and two counts of felony murder, in the death of his toddler son. |
| Clinic under investigation | | The outpatient clinic where comedian Joan Rivers suffered cardiac arrest during a procedure last week is being investigated, a health official said Thursday. |
| Free speech at risk at our universities? | | Freedom of speech is the foundation of democracy. Yet many believe it is in jeopardy at our nation's colleges and universities, especially following last spring's commencement speaker controversies -- including one at Smith College, when the managing director of the International Monetary Fund decided not to address graduates after protests. |
| What the Eric Cantor move means | | After an unexpected loss in the Republican primary, former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor resigned from Congress and nabbed the brass ring: A lucrative vice chairmanship at boutique investment firm Moelis & Co., along with a slot on its board of directors. The ex-representative for Virginia's 7th Congressional District will be making at least $1.6 million next year in addition to a hefty signing bonus. |
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