America Braces for Election Results Threats of protests loomed large over American cities even before election results starting coming in early Monday morning. Many groups have been preparing in the months leading up to the election, and protest turned violent in Washington DC. …

I found this article to present a lot of good ideas as it relates to newswriting. One of the first things that struck me was the idea self importance in news. I think that it is a big problem in news reporting when media outlets think too highly of themselves…

Country Music Star Dies at 81 Billy Joe Shaver, a famous outlaw country singer who started his career in the 70s, died at age 81. Shaver was known for his gritty yet well written songs and the singer has faced a number of unique challenges in life. …

Wedding Ring Found in Woods, Eight Years After Maine Hunter Lost It Shawn Howard believed that he has lost his wedding ring for good when he misplaced the valuable item while deer hunting eight years ago. Another local hunter, Paul Hutchinson, recently found the ring and posted his discovery on…

Transparency is Key in This Vice Presidential Debate With uncertainties surrounding the age and health of both presidential candidates, this vice presidential debates needs to offer the American people a clear portrayal of political ideas. According to The Federalist, this debate marks a crucial time in American politics and both…

Italy Sees Improvement in COVID 19 Numbers, Response Coronavirus cases have drastically dropped in Italy, after the country was hit hard at the beginning of the pandemic. According to a BBC News article, Italy’s percent positive percentage has less than one percent. …

Sen. Mark Warner and Sen. Tim Caine serve as senators in the commonwealth of Virginia. Both are Democrats with Warner serving the longest, his term began in Jan. 2009 when he was elected in 2008. Warner is up for reelection in Nov. 2020. Warner’s political ideology is considered moderate. According…

Republicans Reunite Around Trump Pending Supreme Court Nomination The New York Times reports that Republicans have once again rallied around President Trump because of recent events. The president, who is known for being disliked by both sides of the elite political sphere, has a constitutional right to fill the seat…

White House Correspondent Commends Virginia Tech For Testing Procedures Virginia Tech has conducted extensive research on COVID-19 that has helped the university. According to WSLS 10, campus officials have created a detailed response plan that includes early diagnosis for students. …