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    Officials identify gunman in Virginia Beach shooting

    The gunman who killed 12 people in a Virginia Beach municipal building has been identified by police as a 15-year city employee who had served in the military. Virginia Beach Police Chief James Cervera identified the gunman as DeWayne Craddock,

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    At least 12 dead, including suspect, in Virginia Beach shooting

    Eleven people were killed and six others were injured after a mass shooter opened fire at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center in Virginia Friday afternoon, officials said. Responding officers shot the suspect, who later died, Virginia Beach

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    ‘Autonomous’ van driven by man in car seat suit was funded by Ford

    A van in Virginia which has been driving 'autonomously' is actually being controlled by a man hiding in a car seat costume. The Ford Transit Connect caused quite a stir at the start of August when it was seen by reporters driving

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    Young girl punches 'psycho' carjacker to stop him stealing family van

    A 12-year-old girl has been praised after she stopped a carjacker taking her family's van. Maddie Weiler and her seven-year-old sister Mollie were being driven by their mother to Busch Gardens theme park in Williamsburg, Virginia, when the

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    Research finds which driving behaviours bring highest risks

    Research has found which behaviours create the greatest risk of being involved in a crash. It appears that those who get behind the wheel while under the influence of strong emotions could see themselves getting into an accident as a result. A

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    Video: Plane crashes into apartment building in Virginia

    Two people were taken to hospital on Friday after a plane crashed into the living room of a third-storey apartment just outside of Washington. The plane, heading to Manassas from Philadelphia, had to change course and travel towards Dulles

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    Elderly driver ploughs into hikers during festival in Virginia

    Up to 60 people were injured after an elderly driver ploughed through a crowd in his car at a festival in Virginia, USA. Officials say more than ten people were taken to hospital in a serious condition, although no fatalities were