Virginia panel backs cigarette retailer licensing measure
The Virginia State Crime Commission voted 8-5 to back licensing for cigarette retailers to curb smuggling amid a low tobacco tax. The plan, likely facing House resistance, would have ABC enforce licensing and aim to deter crime by risking license loss for violations. Also endorsed search and rescue measures after Hannah Graham case, while delaying sexting misdemeanor action.
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Virginia
Virginia State Crime Commission
Alcoholic Beverage Control Department
University of Virginia
Hannah
Graham
Commission
House of Delegates
GOP House
Del
Manon Loupassi
Janet Howell
Fairfax
Bryce Reeves
Fredericksburg
Rob Bell
Albemarle County
Ience Stores
Virginia Petroleum, Convenience and Grocery Association
Virginia Department of Emergency Management
Virginia State Police
Informa
American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia
Air cargo batteries questioned after FAA tests reveal fire risk
Federal Aviation Administration tests show a pallet of 5,000 lithium ion batteries can ignite violently and trigger chain reactions, risking depressurization and fire in passenger-plane holds. Proposals to tighten packaging and handling rules circulate as bans on lithium metal batteries take effect, with no consensus on lithium ion limits before 2017.
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Ashington
U.S
U.N
International Civil Aviation Organization
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
Boeing
National Transportation Safety Board
U.n.’S
Civil Aviation Agency
Brazil
Shooter’s deadly spree tied to love triangle and restraining orders
Eisner said Frum and Berkshire dated for months and clashed after Berkhshire taunted by text. Frum found dead inside, Berkshire shot outside while fleeing. Hunt killed partner Jody Taylor before dying in pickup. He had prior trespass, abduction, and hostage convictions. restraining orders against him were issued and dropped. Police unsure where the gun came from. Hunt’s final Facebook note asked for understanding and care of his dogs.
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Eisner
Frum
Berkshire
Hunt
Jody Taylor
Pennsylvania
Winchester
Virginia
West Virginia
Memorial donations listed for various individuals and families
A list of memorial contributions shows donors and amounts in memory of relatives and friends. Names include James William Francis Emmett Clark Harold Robinette Jeffery Edward Shott and others with gifts ranging from 25 to 300 dollars. The piece notes totals and a Dec 2 correction for the Farmer and Shumaker families.
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James William Francis
Emmett Clark
Harold Presley
Harold Robinette
Daniel Sr
Vivian Whitmer
William Lyan
Robert C. Hufford
Jeffery Edward Shott
Ned
Suzy Baker
John
Kathy Shott
Cebert
Agnes Murphy
Bob
Liz
Kay Murphy
Gary High School
Farmer
Shumaker
Tom and
Janie Farmer
Heavy California rain prompts evacuations amid mudslide fears
A Pacific storm drenches California triggering evacuations in Ventura and Orange counties as mudflows threaten hillsides burned in prior fires. Officials warn of fast-moving slides, with about 60 homes in Silverado Canyon under voluntary orders and a dozen in Camarillo Springs under mandatory evacuation.
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Los Angeles
California
Sierra Nevada
Camarillo Springs
Ventura County
Scott Detterre
Orange County
Silverado Canyon
Orange County Fire Authority
Steve Concialdi
Glendora
Los Angeles County Fire Department
Steve Martin
Martin
Sacramento
Yosemite National Park
San Francisco International Airport
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