Dana Boente, U.S. attorney for the eastern district of Virginia and prosecutor in the Bob McDonnell corruption trial, was somber after a jury convicted the former governor of 11 of the 13 counts he faced

Dana Boente, U.S. attorney for the eastern district of Virginia and prosecutor in the Bob McDonnell corruption trial, was somber after a jury convicted the former governor of 11 of the 13 counts he faced. "This is a difficult and disappointing day for the commonwealth and its citizens," Boente said.

• Sep 5, 2014
• 00:59

His wife was also convicted. The couple was under investigation for dealings with a medical supplement company

Bob McDonnell, former governor of Virginia and a once-rising star of the Republican party, was convicted Thursday on public corruption charges. His wife was also convicted. The couple was under investigation for dealings with a medical supplement company. Chip Reid reports.

• Sep 5, 2014
• 02:33

Facing corruption charges, the former Virginia Governor made his crumbling marriage the key piece of his defense in court

Facing corruption charges, the former Virginia Governor made his crumbling marriage the key piece of his defense in court. Chip Reid reports.

• Aug 23, 2014
• 01:49

In his commentary from 1997, Bob Schieffer remembers the pre-television days of political campaigning

In his commentary from 1997, Bob Schieffer remembers the pre-television days of political campaigning.

• Aug 14, 2014
• 01:31

Coaster named after NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt stands 305-feet-tall, reaches 90 mph

Named after NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, the Intimidator 305 roller coaster at Kings Dominion in Doswell, Va., is one of the tallest and fastest coasters in the country.

• Aug 1, 2014
• 02:15

The trial for the former Virginia governor and his wife, charged with accepting more than $165,000 in gifts and loans from a Virginia CEO, is expected to last at least five weeks

The trial for the former Virginia governor and his wife, charged with accepting more than $165,000 in gifts and loans from a Virginia CEO, is expected to last at least five weeks.

• Jul 28, 2014
• 01:32

A tornado swept through a Virginia campground killing at least two people and injured 36 on the state’s eastern shore

A tornado swept through a Virginia campground killing at least two people and injured 36 on the state’s eastern shore. Witnesses say the sky turned black and started dumping hail the size of golf balls. Chip Reid reports.

• Jul 24, 2014
• 01:29

This week’s moment in nature takes us to Virginia’s Chincoteague Island, a National Wildlife Refuge that’s a safe home for egrets, ibis, and other marshland birds

This week's moment in nature takes us to Virginia's Chincoteague Island, a National Wildlife Refuge that's a safe home for egrets, ibis, and other marshland birds.

• Jul 20, 2014
• 02:08

The president wants more than just a short-term patch for the Highway Trust Fund, which is running on fumes

At a research facility in McLean, Va., the president wants more than just a short-term patch for the Highway Trust Fund, which is running on fumes.

• Jul 15, 2014
• 02:04

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., says the U.S. must protect its embassy in Baghdad, but it should not get drawn into a sectarian war

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., says the U.S. must protect its embassy in Baghdad, but it should not get drawn into a sectarian war.

• Jun 29, 2014
• 05:11

Zachary Werrell helped guide Tea Party favorite Dave Brat to one of the biggest upsets in American political history, with Brat claiming victory against House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in the Virginia Republican primary last week. Chip Reid reports.

Zachary Werrell helped guide Tea Party favorite Dave Brat to one of the biggest upsets in American political history, with Brat claiming victory against House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in the Virginia Republican primary last week. Chip Reid reports.

• Jun 20, 2014
• 04:21

The surprise victor in the Republican primary for Virginia's 7th district laid low last week but is looking ahead to the general election now

The surprise victor in the Republican primary for Virginia's 7th district laid low last week but says he is "hitting the ground running" as he looks ahead to the general election.

• Jun 17, 2014
• 01:12

Did his family history help cost Eric Cantor his job? In 2012, he told 60 Minutes how his Jewish immigrant grandmother shaped his views

Did his family history help cost Eric Cantor his job? In 2012, he told 60 Minutes how his Jewish immigrant grandmother shaped his views.

• Jun 13, 2014
• 03:51

Dave Brat, the candidate who upset Eric Cantor in this week's Virginia GOP primary, and his Democratic opponent, Jack Trammell, have a few things in common

Dave Brat, the candidate who upset Eric Cantor in this week's Virginia GOP primary, and his Democratic opponent, Jack Trammell, have a few things in common -- they both teach at Randolph-Macon College. Jan Crawford reports.

• Jun 12, 2014
• 02:42

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., suffered a stinging defeat on Tuesday at the hands of a primary challenger, but he urged the GOP to stick together to win big in November's congressional elections

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., suffered a stinging defeat on Tuesday at the hands of a primary challenger, but he urged the GOP to stick together to win big in November's congressional elections.

• Jun 11, 2014
• 02:49

Republican strategist and CBS News contributor Frank Luntz and CBS News political director John Dickerson talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the Tea Party victory in the Virginia GOP primary

Republican strategist and CBS News contributor Frank Luntz and CBS News political director John Dickerson talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the Tea Party victory in the Virginia GOP primary.

• Jun 11, 2014
• 05:09

Joined by Education Secretary Arne Duncan, President Obama made his second unplanned off-campus excursion this week with a trip to local burger joint FireFlies Restaurant in Alexandria, Va.

Joined by Education Secretary Arne Duncan, President Obama made his second unplanned off-campus excursion this week with a trip to local burger joint FireFlies Restaurant in Alexandria, Va.

• Jun 10, 2014
• 01:32

Ceremony marked the milestone start of construction on the future USS Illinois

The first lady spoke at a ceremony marking the milestone start of construction on the future USS Illinois.

• Jun 2, 2014
• 01:51

Wyatt Andrews shares the story of 70-year-old Jerry Reid, who finally aced college on his third try

Many college graduates look back at their years on campus as the best time of their lives. One member of the Class of 2014 might agree with that. Wyatt Andrews shares the story of 70-year-old Jerry Reid, who finally aced college on his third try.

• May 19, 2014
• 02:26

Jeff Pegues reports about how the accident is raising more questions about the safety of crude oil on trains

Three of the cars landed in James River in Lynchburg, Va. Jeff Pegues reports about how the accident is raising more questions about the safety of crude oil on trains.

• May 1, 2014
• 03:30

The hugely-successful music producer-singer-songwriter looks back at his youth, his schools and his neighborhoods, and how he grew up seeing life "in a colorless way"

The hugely-successful music producer-singer-songwriter looks back at his youth, his schools and his neighborhoods, and how he grew up seeing life "in a colorless way."

• Apr 13, 2014
• 02:43

Addressing a convention for the American Association of Community Colleges, Vice President Joe Biden scrambled after making a remark about his wife Jill, who's a professor at Northern Virginia Community College

Addressing a convention for the American Association of Community Colleges in Washington, D.C., Vice President Joe Biden had to scramble after making a remark about his wife Jill, who's a professor at Northern Virginia Community College.

• Apr 7, 2014
• 00:44

WTKR's Todd Corillo reports that the business owner recognized the man as a regular customer

A driver in who hit a parked car and then ran into a gas station abrubtly left the accident scene. WTKR's Todd Corillo reports that the business owner recognized the man as a regular customer.

• Mar 28, 2014
• 01:17

A Roanoke, Virginia, teacher is turning her algebra students into bracketologists

A Roanoke, Virginia, teacher is taking March Madness to a whole new level and turning her algebra students into bracketologists. WDBJ's Nadine Maeser reports.

• Mar 21, 2014
• 01:19

A massive leak from a Duke Energy waste pond in February coated a stretch of the Dan River from Virginia to North Carolina with sludge containing chemicals known to cause cancer

A massive leak from a Duke Energy waste pond in February coated a stretch of the Dan River from Virginia to North Carolina with sludge containing chemicals known to cause cancer. Now a federal grand jury will begin hearing evidence on whether North Carolina regulators looked the other way when toxic coal ash leaked from Duke Energy plants. Mark Strassmann reports.

• Mar 17, 2014
• 02:40

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