Format: 2013-05-22

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UVA’s Kathy Thornton is inducted into the Astronauts Hall of Fame

Over the weekend, UVA’s associate dean of engineering, who was also America’s second woman in space…was inducted into the Astronauts Hall of Fame. Before she left for the ceremony at Kennedy Space Center, Charles Fishburne talked with former Astronaut Kathy Thornton about her time in space.

Health Care and Jobless Benefits Jeopardized

According to the Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis, Congress left Washington for its Memorial Day recess with unfinished business that could jeopardize jobless benefits for thousands of people in Virginia.

Federal Money Available for Weatherization Training

The U.S. Department of Energy is sending Virginia $2 million to expand weatherization Training.

McDonnell's Reform Committee Meets For First Time

On Friday Governor McDonnell’s Commission on Government Reform held their first meeting, sharing ideas to streamline the way the state does business. Craig Carper reports.

McDonnell Responds to Malek Controversy

Governor Bob McDonnell took time Friday to respond to calls that he replace one of his advisors, Fred Malek, for his role in trying to eliminate Jews from the Nixon administration. Craig Carper reports.

Virginia Holocaust Museum Director Turns 75

Tomorrow, the director and one of the founders of Virginia’s Holocaust Museum will be 75 years old. He almost died at the hands of the Nazis when he was eight, and he has spent much of the life he was spared, teaching tolerance to new generations. Charles Fishburne talks with Director Jay M. Ipson.

Community Colleges Set Enrollment Records

The academic year 2009-2010 was a record breaker for enrollment in Virginia’s Community Colleges

Ambulance Authority Offers CPR Training

This year marks the 50th anniversary of CPR. The Richmond Ambulance Authority will mark that milestone on Monday.

GOP Candidates Compete To Oppose Democratic Incumbents

RTD's Jeff Schapiro analyzes Congressional primary contests and the week's other state political news.