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March 21, 2018

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Steelworkers mark 40 years at shipyard, recall violent strike

The United Steelworkers Local 8888 is marking its 40th year at Newport News Shipbuilding. Its formation was rife with controversy and conflict, and is intertwined with the fight for racial and gender equity.

'Assault' rifles vs. handguns: Which are the bigger problem?

Guns, violence and background checks

Virginia pursuing CO2 cap regulation

Virginia is moving ahead with regulations calling for sharp cuts in carbon dioxide emissions from power plants, including plans for a cap and trade system.

Huntington Ingalls' president/CEO continued his $1 salary in 2017, records show

Mike Petters, president and CEO of Huntington Ingalls Industries, continued to earn a $1 base salary in 2017, donating the rest of it to a scholarship fund for HII families. Because most of his compensation is based on stock awards and other incentives, he still earned a six-figure sum.

Hampton uses '187 Project' in youth violence program

Hampton and other communities, residents against youth violence, guns and what can be done. DP visual journalist Rob Ostermaier featured speaker.