Key nations agree on tough new UN sanctions against NKorea

UNITED NATIONS — Western powers reached agreement with North Korea’s key allies Wednesday on a proposal that would impose tough new sanctions on the reclusive communist nation’s weapons exports and financial dealings, and allow inspections of suspect cargo in ports and on the high seas.

Lawmaker, country lawyer defeats Clinton confidante Terry McAuliffe in Va. governor primary

RICHMOND, Va. — A state senator and small-town lawyer pulled off a surprising win in Virginia’s Democratic primary for governor, besting a former legislative colleague and the well-funded Terry McAuliffe, the former chairman of the Democratic National Committee.

State Sen. Creigh Deeds defeats Clinton confidante Terry McAuliffe in Va. primary for governor

RICHMOND, Va. — State Sen. R. Creigh Deeds dominated Virginia’s three-way Democratic primary for governor Tuesday, defeating a much better financed Clinton White House insider and a former legislative colleague.