Detained U S Navy veteran freed in Iran prisoner swap
U S Navy veteran Michael White was released from Iranian detention after nearly two years in a deal linked to a separate case. White flew from Tehran to Zurich and was met by U S envoy Brian Hook amid ongoing negotiations. In Atlanta, dermatologist Matteo Taerri received a time served sentence for export and banking charges tied to U S sanctions.
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Tehran
Zurich
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Florida
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Justice Department
Donald Trump
Iraq
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Imperial Beach
California
Joanne White
State Department
Bill Richardson
United Nations
New Mexico
Switzerland
Taerri
BRMC closure prompts call for town task force and options
Federal authorities consider opening a provider based emergency department on BRMC campus as PCH weighs details. Local leaders fear safety hazards and loss of 340 jobs with tax revenue impact. A committee will review potential solutions, including possible new hospital or salvaging BRME, while seeking ways to keep some services locally.
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Charles Presley
BRME
Virginia
Munity
Ron Holt
Watson
Bluefield
Wva
Gling
Tazewell County
Charlie Stacy
Council
Stacy
Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital
Carilion
Princeton
Sider
Scott Holland
Express
Walmart
Presley
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Surgical Services
Jeffrey E. Lilley
Charles Boothe
Cboothe
Bdionline
Civilian Olivo faces grand jury after crash and drug tests
Witnesses describe Olivo passing at high speed before a head on collision. Blood tests at Princeton Community Hospital showed opioids. Olivo admitted smoking marijuana and possibly taking Xanax. Drug recognition expert testified Olivo showed cannabis use signs and disoriented behavior during sobriety tests. Grand jury set for July. Olivo held without bond at Southern Regional Jail. Contact Greg Jordan.
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Wood
Princeton Community Hospital
Ballard
Mancini
Olive
Honaker
Mercer County
Grand Jury
Southern
Greg Jordan
Gjordan
Bdiontine
Richlands explosive materials case ends with controlled detonation
Investigators say a Richlands man housed dangerous chemical and explosive materials. Virginia State Police and FBI technicians coordinated with local officials after explosives were found. The suspect was hospitalized after an airlift. Explosives were removed to a safety site and detonated at the police range, with traffic and neighborhood access restored after the blast.
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Virginia State Police
FBI
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Virginia
Richlands
West Virginia aims to keep minor league baseball and reopen schools
Justice said MLB eyeing multiple West Virginia teams next season to replace Appalachian League after pandemic cancellations. He praised cross agency work to map food help sites for seniors, noting nearly 600 locations. Superintendent Burch outlined a school reopening framework next week with August plans uncertain and possible safety measures.
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Charles Boothe
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