Regent University says its founder, religious broadcaster Pat Robertson, plans to retire next summer from his post as president of the private Christian school.

The home state of Marlboro and the world’s largest cigarette factory has banned most smoking in restaurants and bars.

The home state of Marlboro and the world’s largest cigarette factory is set to ban most smoking in restaurants and bars.

A Komodo dragon at the Virginia Aquarium bit the hand that fed it _ literally _ but aquarium officials said the incident Friday was likely more due to excitement than...

Two people died and four others were being treated at area hospitals after their 18-foot aluminum boat capsized in cold and choppy Chesapeake Bay waters Wednesday,...

Police say two people are dead and four others were being treated at area hospitals after their 18-foot aluminum boat capsized in the Chesapeake Bay.

Police say one person is dead and five others were being treated at area hospitals after their 18-foot aluminum boat capsized in the Chesapeake Bay.

Coast Guard officials say two people are dead and four have been rescued after their boat capsized in the Chesapeake Bay.

Republican John McCain delivered his toughest criticism so far of President Bush’s economic policies as he unveiled a new campaign stump speech that promised an...

Republican John McCain pledged to fight for a new direction for the country in an energetic new campaign stump speech Monday that sought to distance him from the...

John McCain says he knows Americans are worried the current financial crisis could determine the nation’s future and he promised to fight for a new direction for...

Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden said Thursday that he will vigorously challenge Republican Sarah Palin on the issues, but will refrain from personal...

Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden says he’ll vigorously challenge Republican Sarah Palin on the issues, but will refrain from personal attacks.

A bride’s unusual effort to raise funds online for her wedding has led to a decidedly unconventional result _ corporate sponsorship of her special day.Pinched for...

A confession by a former Navy SEAL trainee convicted of killing a Georgia college student is credible, a judge ruled Wednesday, bolstering an effort to exonerate the...

A confession by a former Navy SEAL trainee convicted of killing a Georgia college student is credible, a judge ruled Wednesday, bolstering an effort to exonerate the...

A Virginia Beach judge is expected to rule on the credibility of new evidence presented in the case of an ex-Navy SEAL trainee convicted of murdering a college student...

A Virginia judge will decide in a month whether a confession by an ex-Navy SEAL trainee to killing a Georgia college student by himself is credible.Dustin Turner took...

An ex-Navy SEAL trainee trying to clear his name in the killing of a Georgia college student said Thursday that his friend killed the woman, and he did nothing to help...

A former Navy SEAL trainee convicted of killing a Georgia college student is headed back to a Virginia court to try to clear his name.Dustin Turner is hoping to...