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What do people in the US hope for the country's future?
As the US celebrates its 250th birthday, the BBC asked people across the country for their top aspiration.
July 3, 2026Blackstone's QTS terminates Digital Gateway data center project in Virginia - Reuters
Blackstone's QTS terminates Digital Gateway data center project in Virginia Reuters
July 2, 2026US Justice Department sues Virginia, California over gun laws - Reuters
US Justice Department sues Virginia, California over gun laws Reuters
July 1, 2026Digital Realty to pay Blackstone $3.5 billion for stake in Virginia data centers - Reuters
Digital Realty to pay Blackstone $3.5 billion for stake in Virginia data centers Reuters
June 29, 2026Freestyle record beaten for second time in nine days
Gretchen Walsh beats the 50m freestyle world record set by training partner Kate Douglass earlier this month by 0.04 seconds
June 29, 2026Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to revive their US House voting map - Reuters
Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to revive their US House voting map Reuters
May 11, 2026Ukraine-Russia three-day ceasefire, UK elections, Virginia redistricting upset - Reuters
Ukraine-Russia three-day ceasefire, UK elections, Virginia redistricting upset Reuters
May 9, 2026Court pauses redistricting in Virginia, day after voters approve new maps
The court deemed the new map and the bill that triggered it unconstitutional, following a lawsuit from the Republican National Committee.
April 23, 2026Virginia approves redistricting, giving Democrats edge in midterms
The new maps in Virginia could make it easier for Democrats to take control of the US House of Representatives in November.
April 22, 2026Ex-Virginia deputy governor kills wife and himself in murder-suicide, police say
Investigators say Justin Fairfax shot his wife, Cerina, multiple times before turning the gun on himself.
April 16, 2026One person dies after Virginia university shooting, 2 in stable condition - Reuters
One person dies after Virginia university shooting, 2 in stable condition Reuters
March 12, 2026Henrietta Lacks: Family of woman whose cells were 'stolen' settles second lawsuit
Novartis is the second drug company to settle a lawsuit brought by the family of a woman whose cells have enabled huge advances in science.
February 28, 2026Powerful winter storm targets US northeast as NYC issues travel ban
The nor'easter storm has led to travel restrictions in multiple areas, including a full travel ban in New York City.
February 22, 2026