Chemical spill at W.Va. plant sends 1 worker to hospital, triggers lockdown for 200 residentsHUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A factory employee was treated for exposure to a toxic chemical Tuesday and about 200 people were ordered to stay indoors for several hours after a railroad tanker leak. Massey appeal before W.Va. justices for third time after US Supreme Court upended rulingCHARLESTON, W.Va. — In a case that led to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on judicial ethics, Massey Energy Co. asked West Virginia’s top court on Tuesday to stick with earlier conclusions absolving it of a multimillion-dollar judgment. Obama challenges nation’s students to take pride and ownership in their educationARLINGTON, Va. — In a pep talk that kept clear of politics, President Barack Obama on Tuesday challenged the nation’s students to take pride and ownership in their education — and stick with it even if they don’t like every class or must overcome tough circumstances at home. 1 worker treated, 200 residents ordered to stay indoors after chemical spill at W.Va. plantHUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A factory employee was treated for exposure to a toxic chemical Tuesday and about 200 people were ordered to stay indoors after a railroad car leak in southern West Virginia. Small group of protesters demonstrates against Obama’s talk to school students around countryARLINGTON, Va. — Controversy has followed President Barack Obama to the Virginia school where he’s getting ready to address the nation’s students returning to school for the fall. Smithfield Foods posts bigger fiscal 1st-quarter loss on hefty chargesMILWAUKEE — The nation’s largest pork producer, Smithfield Foods Inc. said Tuesday it posted a bigger first-quarter loss as one-time charges and lower domestic hog prices hurt results, despite curtailed production. Where’s the clove? Cigarette importer tries cigars to get around flavored-cigarette banRICHMOND, Va. — The nation’s top distributor of clove cigarettes is offering fans a new way to get their fix after the spice-flavored cigarettes are banned later this year — cigars. CEO of coal miner Massey Energy blasts climate bill, government at industry rally in W.Va.HOLDEN, W.Va. — The chief executive of coal mining giant Massey Energy blasted supporters of climate-change legislation and other environmental issues affecting the coal industry at a free Labor Day concert and rally in southern West Virginia. Smithsonian chief sweeps up the ‘nation’s attic,’ hopes to create education powerhouseWASHINGTON — Wayne Clough pulls a thumb-sized computer flash drive from his pocket and marvels at how many of the Smithsonian Institution’s millions of objects can be captured on it. NY woman pleads guilty to participating in $2.1M identity theft ring involving Bernanke’s wifeALEXANDRIA, Va. — A fourth person has pleaded guilty in a $2.1 million identity theft ring in which Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s wife was a victim. Tier Technologies increases size of buyback plan to $20 million from $15 millionRESTON, Va. — Payment processing company Tier Technologies Inc. said Tuesday its board has authorized it to increase its previously announced share buyback plan to $20 million from $15 million. Va. candidate for gov. distances self from college thesis that discrimination against gays OKRICHMOND, Va. — Virginia’s Republican candidate for governor said Monday he no longer believes his argument in a graduate thesis written 20 years ago that discrimination against gays and other groups is acceptable for the benefit of straight, married couples. Former Pa. congressional candidate Cahir buried with full military honors at ArlingtonARLINGTON, Va. — Marine Sgt. William J. Cahir, a former news reporter and congressional candidate, was laid to rest with full military honors Monday at Arlington National Cemetery. Tree-sitting protest of mountaintop removal ends in W.Va. after 6 days; activists arrestedMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A tree-sitting protest designed to halt blasting at a Massey Energy mountaintop removal mine in southern West Virginia ended Monday when the activists descended from the trees and were arrested. R.J. Reynolds, Lorillard sue over new law giving FDA authority to regulate cigarette makersRICHMOND, Va. — Two of the three largest U.S. tobacco companies filed suit Monday to block marketing restrictions in a law that gives the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authority over tobacco, claiming the provisions violate their right to free speech. Controversial cervical cancer vaccine more suggestion than mandate for schoolgirls in Va., DCRICHMOND, Va. — Only Virginia and the District of Columbia have moved toward requiring sixth-grade girls to get vaccinated for a potentially cancerous sexually transmitted disease, three years after federal health officials recommended the shots. Sen. Edward Kennedy laid to rest near his brothers at Arlington National CemeteryWASHINGTON — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy was laid to rest Saturday night alongside slain brothers John and Robert on hallowed ground at Arlington National Cemetery, celebrated for “the dream he kept alive” across the decades since their deaths. Kennedy hearse arrives at Arlington National CemeteryWASHINGTON — After a long day of tributes, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy’s remains have arrived at Arlington National Cemetery where he will be buried alongside his slain brothers, John and Robert. Sen. Edward Kennedy carried to Arlington National Cemetery, laid to rest beside his brothersWASHINGTON — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy was laid to rest alongside slain brothers John and Robert on hallowed ground at Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday evening, celebrated for “the dream he kept alive” across the decades since their deaths. Kennedy hearse arrives at Arlington Cemetery following stop before crowd at Senate stepsWASHINGTON — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy went toward his final rest alongside brothers John and Robert Saturday evening, celebrated for “the dream he kept alive” for four decades after they perished. Hearse carrying Sen. Kennedy stops outside Senate en route to Arlington National CemeteryWASHINGTON — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy went toward his final rest alongside brothers John and Robert Saturday evening, celebrated for “the dream he kept alive” for four decades after they perished. Trademark wars: US goods sold under famous Cuban brands an issue if trade relations easeSAN JOSE DE LAS LAJAS, Cuba — Cuban rum maestro Jose Navarro’s taste buds sing when he sips Havana Club, the sweet spirit distilled in this farming town south of the capital. 2 Va. Tech students slain at national forest mourned by minister, peers as patrols increasedRICHMOND, Va. — Authorities are stepping up patrols near an area of Jefferson National Forest where two Virginia Tech students were found slain. Va. sheriff accused of taking bribes to not interfere with cockfighting guilty of racketeeringHARRISONBURG, Va. — A rural Virginia sheriff accused of taking bribes in exchange for promising not to interfere with a cockfighting ring has pleaded guilty to racketeering. Beware geeky gifts: State governors turning down mystery laptop shipmentsCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Even during tight budgetary times, a growing handful of state governors are proving too wary to accept “free” laptop computers that have shown up at their offices this month, unsolicited. WesBanco cuts dividend in half to preserve cash; says it remains well-capitalizedWHEELING, W.Va. — Bank holding company WesBanco said on Thursday that it cut its quarterly dividend in half, to 14 cents per share, compared with the previous quarter. 2 Virginia Tech students found slain in Jefferson National Forest; appear to have been shotBLACKSBURG, Va. — Two Virginia Tech University students were found slain Thursday at a Jefferson National Forest campground that is a popular hangout for students, authorities said. VA changes procedures after more than 600 veterans wrongly told they had ALSCHARLESTON, W.Va. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs now estimates that more than 600 veterans erroneously received letters telling them they had been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease, VA spokeswoman Katie Roberts said Thursday. ArcelorMittal helps line up next generation as silver-haired steelworkers start to retireWEIRTON, W.Va. — In the business of steelmaking, a gray-haired work force can be a good thing: Seasoned employees in the mill signify experience and safety, reliability and commitment. Altria Group lifts regular quarterly dividend by 2 cents to 34 centsRICHMOND, Va. — Altria Group Inc., owner of Philip Morris USA, on Thursday boosted its regular quarterly dividend by 2 cents to 34 cents. |
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