Republican officials say Democratic Senator Phil Puckett could directly benefit from the independent investigation he called for into Attorney General Cuccinelli’s office providing legal counsel to Pennsylvania based energy companies over mineral rights, something Democrats say sides against Virginia’s interests. Craig Carper reports.

The U. S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously yesterday that human genes cannot be patented, a decision that could shape the future of medical and genetic research and have profound effect on pharmaceuticals and agriculture.  Charles Fishburne talked with Claire Gastanaga of the Virginia ACLU.

The city of Richmond has received certification from the State Board of Juvenile Justice to reopen the city's Juvenile Detention Center as a new facility.

A new study finds hands-free technologies for drivers may be convenient, but such distractions while driving can be deadly.