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Virginia Times · 6:23 PM ET · Oct 24, 2026 - Peltola campaign, DSCC seek to join Alaska Senate suit — Mary Peltola's campaign and the DSCC have asked a federal court to let them intervene against the Justice Department's suit to block Alaska from certifying its Senate race if Sen. Dan Sullivan loses, calling it an extraordinary assault on democracy.
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Daily Recap October 24, 2026
Saturday's Virginia Times recap: the Justice Department's Alaska Senate suit drew Democratic challengers, Ukraine and Russia agreed a humanitarian truce in Oleshky, 410,000 people protested across France, coastal flood warnings spanned both coasts, and Eli Lilly broke ground on its $5 billion Goochland County plant.
What Happened Today: Virginia, Washington and Beyond
Seven developments from Virginia, Washington, Maryland and beyond, covering local safety reports, a new memorial and election news, with direct links to the sources.
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Daily Recap October 24, 2026
Saturday's Virginia Times recap: the Justice Department's Alaska Senate suit drew Democratic challengers, Ukraine and Russia agreed a humanitarian truce in Oleshky, 410,000 people protested across France, coastal flood warnings spanned both coasts, and Eli Lilly broke ground on its $5 billion Goochland County plant.
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Teck Mine Runs at Reduced Capacity as Workers Strike
United Steelworkers members began a strike at Teck Resources’ Highland Valley Copper mine after contract negotiations ended without a deal. The mine remained open at reduced capacity.
Trump to Announce Audi Plant in Georgia, Official Tells Reuters
President Donald Trump is expected to announce Saturday that Audi will build a Georgia assembly plant producing 200,000 SUVs a year, a government official told Reuters. Audi is also expected to announce plans to build 25,000 vehicles in South Carolina.
25 Taken to Hospitals After Salem High Football Bus Overturns
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Taylor Swift Cheers Kelce at Chiefs-Chargers Game With Haim and Clark
Taylor Swift watched husband Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 22-6 from a suite at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, alongside Este Haim and Caitlin Clark, People reported.
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