Sarah McCammon

Sarah McCammon appears in the following:

In Off-Year Election, Virginia's Race For Governor Is High-Profile

Monday, November 06, 2017

Tuesday is Election Day. One of the main contests is in Virginia where the race for governor has tightened between Republican Ed Gillespie and Democrat Ralph Northam.

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News Brief: Sen. Flake Won't Seek Re-Election, Court Rules For Unauthorized Immigrant's Abortion

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Republican Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona said he will not seek re-election in a speech lambasting President Trump. Also, a court has ruled in favor of an unauthorized immigrant's right to an abortion.

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D.C. Appeals Court Rules For Teen Seeking Abortion While In U.S. Illegally

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

The larger appeals court reversed a decision by a three-judge panel that in effect put off the girl's abortion. She is in federal custody, and authorities refuse to release her for the procedure.

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Case Considers Unaccompanied Minor's Right To Have An Abortion

Friday, October 20, 2017

A panel of federal judges said Friday that a 17-year-old Mexican girl in the U.S. illegally has a right to an abortion — but she's not being allowed to get the procedure yet.

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Obama Travels To Virginia To Campaign For Democrat's Gubernatorial Candidate

Friday, October 20, 2017

Nine months after leaving office, former President Barack Obama is back campaigning for Democrats. He was in Virginia Thursday night for gubernatorial candidate Ralph Northam.

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Virginia Democrat Could Make History As First Transgender State Lawmaker

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

If Democrat Danica Roem wins her state house race in northern Virginia, she'll be the first transgender lawmaker in the state. She's running against a longtime Republican known for his opposition to LGBT rights.

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In The Wake Of Harvey Weinstein Scandal, Women Say #MeToo

Monday, October 16, 2017

The ousting of a powerful Hollywood producer over multiple abuse allegations prompted women and other assault survivors to proclaim a simple idea: that sexual abuse is common in their lives.

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Why Finding A Motive For The Vegas Mass Shooting Is So Important

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Police are still without a motive for the Las Vegas mass shooting. We talk to experts about the need to know why, and whether it aids in trauma recovery or prevention.

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Las Vegas Concertgoers May Begin Reclaiming Objects Left Behind

Monday, October 09, 2017

The items were abandoned as thousands of people fled a mass shooting. The objects form a record of the long minutes when the crowd at a concert realized they were under fire — just over one week ago.

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Vice President Mike Pence Pays Respect To Victims Of Las Vegas Massacre

Saturday, October 07, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence paid a visit to Las Vegas, nearly a week after a gunman opened fire, killing 58 and wounding nearly 500.

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News Brief: Investigating The Shooter's Motive, NRA Endorses Regulations

Friday, October 06, 2017

Investigators are looking into the life of the Las Vegas shooter while the NRA made a rare concession. Elahe Izadi of The Washington Post discusses sexual harassment claims against Harvey Weinstein.

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All Names Of Las Vegas Victims Released

Friday, October 06, 2017

Authorities have now released the names of all 58 of the victims of the massacre in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, law enforcement continues to piece together the shooter's life.

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News Brief: Congress Talks 'Bump Stocks,' Las Vegas Latest, DACA Deadline

Thursday, October 05, 2017

The Las Vegas attack has got lawmakers talking about banning "bump stocks," which simulate automatic weapons. Also, the Las Vegas shooter's girlfriend said she didn't know of his plans.

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Shooter's Girlfriend Denies Knowledge Of Attack

Thursday, October 05, 2017

Marilou Danley said in a statement that she had no idea of her boyfriend's intentions to carry out a massacre in Las Vegas. She flew back to the U.S. and has met with investigators.

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For Many Women, The Nearest Abortion Provider Is Hundreds Of Miles Away

Tuesday, October 03, 2017

Abortion providers are far away for many women in the U.S., a report from the Guttmacher Institute finds. That's especially true for women in South Dakota and other states in the Upper Midwest.

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Debt-Laden FEMA Is Slow To Act On Program That Buys Flooded Houses

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

With the help of federal flood insurance, many homeowners will rebuild after disasters. Some properties already have flooded many times. It'd be cheaper to buy owners out, but that's not happening.

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Looking 'Beyond The Big House' And Into The Lives Of Slaves

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

A new house tour bypasses Charleston's antebellum mansions and takes visitors directly to the quarters where enslaved people lived and worked.

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Some Liberty University Grads Are Returning Their Diplomas To Protest Trump

Sunday, August 20, 2017

A group of alumni from one of the nation's most influential evangelical Christian universities is condemning their school's president for his continued alignment with President Trump.

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Charlottesville Looks To Move Forward From Violent Protests

Monday, August 14, 2017

White marchers carried swastika flags and chanted racist slogans. Counterprotesters gathered to stage their own demonstration. A driver plowed into a group of the counterprotesters — killing a woman.

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In Charlottesville, Religious Leaders Try To Comfort Residents

Sunday, August 13, 2017

In Virginia, religious leaders are trying to comfort their congregations and address the complicated racial tensions facing the city.

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