Bugs, mold and mildew found in Boar's Head plant linked to deadly outbreak
The CDC says this is the largest listeriosis outbreak since 2011.
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Violations at plant linked to listeria outbreak
CBS News has obtained documents that show federal inspectors flagged dozens of violations that included insects, mold and mildew at a Boar's Head plant in Virginia linked to a listeria outbreak responsible for at least eight deaths.
Archaeologists unearth colonial-era status symbol, clues about slavery
The garden in Williamsburg belonged to John Custis IV, a tobacco plantation owner who served in Virginia's colonial legislature.
Man charged with concealing body weeks after wife's disappearance
Mamta Kafte Bhatt was last seen on July 27, 2024, police said, but her husband did not report her missing until August 5.
Marine died "heroically" trying to rescue crew in Osprey crash
Cpl. Spencer Collart will be posthumously awarded the service's highest noncombat award: the Navy and Marine Corps Medal.
Woman finds WWII-era message in a bottle while cleaning up Debby debris
Suzanne Flament-Smith hopes that the letter inside goes to its rightful home.
Man charged after allegedly hitting wife who received flight upgrade
Roger Allan Holmberg Sr. was charged with assault after hitting his wife on the head aboard an Alaska Airlines flight.
Sen. Tim Kaine's advice for Kamala Harris
Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine, who was Hillary Clinton's running mate in 2016, offered his advice to Vice President Kamala Harris as she builds up her campaign to become the Democratic presidential nominee following President Biden's decision to end his reelection bid.
CIA campus structure has interesting history
The CIA headquarters in McLean, Virginia, is one of the most secure and secretive compounds in the world. About 10 miles outside of Washington, D.C., it's where thousands of CIA officers work to protect against foreign threats. The oldest structure on campus is a four-story, Georgian revival-style house whose history and inhabitants may be surprising.
Inside "Scattergood," the oldest structure on the CIA's campus
The Scattergood-Thorne Conferencing Center, now an event site for the American spy agency, was once home to two pioneering women.
"Miracle" dog found alive 40 feet down in cave, lured out by salami
The cave was littered with animal skulls and bones, the rescuer said, adding: "It felt nice that the cave didn't get to keep another one."
Discovery at George Washington's home
Nearly three dozen dirt-covered bottles buried 250 years ago beneath George Washington's Mount Vernon estate were found with well-preserved cherries and berries from the Washington plantation inside.
Indiana Rep. Victoria Spartz charged with weapons violation at Virginia airport
Rep. Victoria Spartz is facing a weapons charge after her office confirmed she had an unloaded handgun in her suitcase while going through security at a Virginia airport.
Mt. Vernon caretakers make sweet discovery
Caretakers at George Washington's Mt. Vernon estate stumbled on nearly three dozen glass bottles filled with cherries and berries from the founding father's plantation. Scott MacFarlane has the story.
Recapping the first 2024 debate and aftermath
Both presidential candidates are back on the campaign trail after Thursday night's debate. President Biden is responding to post-performance panic, and former President Donald Trump is claiming victory. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest.
Family tree displayed at Library of Congress
This week, the nation commemorated Juneteenth, which recognizes the end of slavery in the United States. For many African-American families, it can be a challenge to trace their lineage, but one Virginia family fought and found a way. Now, their family tree is on display at the nation's oldest cultural institution: The Library of Congress.
Trump campaign bets big on Minnesota, Virginia with new field offices
A new memo obtained exclusively by CBS News shows how the Trump campaign is trying to expand the 2024 map.
Trump to campaign in Virginia after first presidential debate
Donald Trump hopes to flip Virginia, a state Joe Biden won by 10 points in 2020.
GOP primary in Virginia too close to call
Primary voters went to the polls Tuesday in Oklahoma, Georgia and Virginia. In Virginia, a contentious Republican primary between Rep. Bob Good, who voted to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, and Virginia State Sen. John McGuire, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, was too close to call on election night. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more on the primaries.
African-American family's lineage traced to 1789
The Blackwell's Kinfolk Family Tree is the largest in the collections of the Library of Congress, and counts tennis great Arthur Ashe among its descendants. The Virginia family traces its genealogical history all the way back to its first African ancestor in 1789. Nikole Killion has more.
Virginia primary splinters MAGA movement
Tuesday is primary day in several states, including Virginia, where one of America's most conservative congressmen faces a serious primary challenge from a Trump-backed candidate. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has more on the race splintering the MAGA movement.
GOP primaries in Virginia, Georgia, Oklahoma
Republican voters are headed to the polls in Virginia, Georgia and Oklahoma Tuesday to cast primary ballots for some key down-ballot races. CBS News campaign reporters Hunter Woodall and Shawna Mizelle have the latest on the races.
Democrats weigh in on GOP claim that Trump could win these 3 blue states
Trump and Republicans think 3 Democratic states could swing his way in the fall election. Here's what Democrats from those states say.
More bottles of cherries found buried at George Washington's home
Archaeologists discovered 35 glass bottles of the preserved fruit buried in a cellar, Mount Vernon officials announced on Thursday.
Virginia lake being tested after swimmers report E. coli infections
Environmental officials are testing lake water at a popular recreational destination in central Virginia after at least 20 people reported E. coli infections.
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Senate talks over ending shutdown continue after Democrats' election wins
Bipartisan Senate talks aimed at ending the government shutdown continued as both parties grappled with the fallout from Tuesday's elections. Follow live updates here.
Here's what CBS News exit polls told us about the 2025 elections
Exit polls in the 2025 races in New Jersey, Virginia, New York City and California showed Trump and the economy were on the minds of voters.
Supreme Court justices seem skeptical of Trump's sweeping tariffs
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over whether a federal emergency powers law authorizes President Trump's most sweeping tariffs.
Transportation secretary announces 10% reduction in U.S. air traffic
The FAA will reduce U.S. air traffic by 10% at 40 U.S. locations starting on Friday due to the government shutdown.
UPS plane crashes near Louisville airport, killing 11; black boxes found
The number of fatalities may increase after a UPS plane crashed Tuesday near the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said.
Moderate Democrat Jared Golden won't seek reelection in key midterm race
Democratic Rep. Jared Golden of Maine will not run for reelection next year, he announced Wednesday, a move that could complicate Democrats' efforts to win a House majority.
Judge in Comey case admonishes DOJ for "indict first, investigate second"
Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick said Wednesday that he was concerned by the Justice Department's "highly unusual" handling of the case by moving to "indict first, investigate second."
Man arrested after groping Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on street
Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum says the harassment she suffered from a drunk man near the government seat is an assault on all women.
Mamdani's election draws celebration, pride and anger around the world
Mayor-elect Mamdani's win in New York is cheered by his London counterpart and a former mentor in Uganda, but draws a warning from Israel's U.S. ambassador.