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Former CDC director warns 'many people will suffer' from funding cuts to mRNA vaccine development Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the department will cancel $500 million worth of contracts for vaccine projects using mRNA technology. Experts said the decision is "unfathomable."

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Tuesday that the Department of Health and Human Services will cancel $500 million worth of contracts for vaccine development projects that are using mRNA technology.

Sentencing delayed for man convicted of murdering her son. Now she's frustrated with the justice system. The sentencing for Douglas Harris, who was convicted of first-degree murder in April, has been postponed, leaving the victim's family frustrated with the justice system.

The sentencing for Douglas Harris, who was convicted of first-degree murder in April, has been postponed, leaving the family of Manchee Edwards frustrated with the justice system.

Fox Elementary reopens: How a fire exposed Richmond school safety failures Fox Elementary is set to reopen after a 2022 fire that led to investigations revealing widespread safety failures, including faulty alarm systems and inspection negligence across Richmond schools.

Fox Elementary will reopen this school year for the first time since a devastating fire tore through the school in February 2022.

In the days, weeks, and months following that disaster, the CBS 6 Investigative Team uncovered a myriad of safety failures leading up to the fire. Here's a look back.

Free showers in Richmond: Program offers dignity and resources to community members in need A free shower initiative in Richmond is now serving community members in need, offering not just showers but haircuts, clothing, meals, and access to medical, mental health and housing resources.

An initiative offering free showers to community members in need is now operational after more than two years of planning and preparation.

Douglas Freeman Mavericks look to bounce back after narrow playoff miss The Douglas Freeman Mavericks are entering the 2025 season with redemption on their minds after missing the playoffs last year despite posting a solid 6-4 record.

The Douglas Freeman Mavericks are entering the 2025 season with redemption on their minds after missing the playoffs last year despite posting a solid 6-4 record.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs 'remains hopeful' as he pursues pardon from President Trump, his lawyer says Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is reportedly asking for a pardon from President Donald Trump, despite the president calling the decision "difficult" just days ago.

Sean "Diddy" Combs is reportedly seeking a pardon from President Donald Trump, an attorney for the music mogul has confirmed. This request emerges even after Trump described a potential pardon for Combs as "difficult" just days ago.

Henrico County schools offer free immunization clinics for students this month Henrico County Public Schools is partnering with local health districts to provide free immunization clinics throughout August for students who need required vaccines.

Henrico County Public Schools is partnering with local health districts to provide free immunization clinics throughout August for students who need required vaccines.

Virginia State Police adds Ford Mustang GTs to fleet Virginia State Police has added nine new Ford Mustang GT models to its fleet, giving troopers both enhanced enforcement capabilities and a fresh new look on the roads.

Virginia State Police has added nine new Ford Mustang GT models to its fleet, giving troopers both enhanced enforcement capabilities and a fresh new look on the roads.

Three residents at Richmond senior living facility celebrate 100 years of life Viola Muller, Joseph Leiski, and Celeste Wood were the guests of honor at a gathering celebrating their 100th birthdays.

🥳HAPPY BIRTHDAY!🥳 Three centenarians at the Barrington at Hioaks were honored with a special celebration marking their remarkable milestone of reaching 100 years of age.

Richmond seeks public input on Hull Street Bridge replacement project The City of Richmond is inviting residents to provide feedback on plans to replace the Hull Street Bridge over the Manchester Canal.

The City of Richmond is inviting residents to provide feedback on plans to replace the Hull Street Bridge over the Manchester Canal at a public meeting tonight.

Richmond man killed after car ran off road in Goochland County A 78-year-old man died after a single-vehicle crash in Goochland County on Tuesday, according to Virginia State Police.

A 78-year-old man died after a single-vehicle crash in Goochland County on Tuesday, according to Virginia State Police.

Dominion Energy announces plans to install solar array at CarMax Park after Flying Squirrels' opening season The Richmond Flying Squirrels may soon feature what could be the largest solar array in Minor League Baseball at their new home.

Dominion Energy announced plans to install more than 1,700 solar panels on the two-tiered roof of CarMax Park, in addition to five solar-covered carports in the parking lot.

National Night Out gives Central Virginians the opportunity to connect with law enforcement Communities came together to celebrate National Night Out — an annual event focused on strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the neighborhoods they serve.

Communities came together Tuesday to celebrate National Night Out — an annual event focused on strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the neighborhoods they serve.

Trump pushes pharma companies for lower drug prices, but also threatens massive tariffs The Trump administration says it's aiming to lower drug costs for Americans. It's given drug companies 60 days to lower prices — but President Trump has also threatened tariffs of up to 250%.

The Trump administration says it's aiming to lower drug costs for Americans.

New nutritional guidance set to transform school lunches and military meals Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced upcoming changes to school lunches, emphasizing simple, nutrient-dense guidelines aimed at improving nutrition.

Changes are likely coming to school lunches.

Varina Blue Devils heading into new season with many returning starters Not too long ago, Blue Devils head coach Marcus Lewis was worried about kids in his feeder programs looking elsewhere. Four straight seasons of double-digit wins have changed that.

Not too long ago, Varina Blue Devils head coach Marcus Lewis was worried about kids in his feeder programs looking elsewhere. Four straight seasons of double-digit wins have changed that.

Report: Virginia healthcare facility inspectors lack training, skills; oversight office 'not running properly' The state government office responsible for making sure healthcare facilities are running properly hasn't been running properly itself, according to an internal report obtained by CBS 6.

The state government office responsible for making sure healthcare facilities are running properly hasn't been running properly itself, according to an internal report obtained by CBS 6.

Colonial Heights mom seeks wheelchair-accessible van for daughter with cerebral palsy A Colonial Heights mother is searching for an affordable wheelchair-accessible van to help transport her daughter who has cerebral palsy.

A Colonial Heights mother is searching for an affordable wheelchair-accessible van to help transport her daughter who has cerebral palsy.

Richmond's Fox Elementary School reopening after devastating 2022 fire Richmond's Fox Elementary School is set to reopen Wednesday, marking the end of a three-and-a-half-year journey since a devastating fire nearly destroyed the historic building in February 2022.

Richmond's Fox Elementary School is set to reopen Wednesday, marking the end of a three-and-a-half-year journey since a devastating fire nearly destroyed the historic building in February 2022.

100-year-old Henrico community members sought for Centenarian Celebration Henrico is looking for community members who have reached their 100th birthday for the county's second annual Centenarian Celebration next month.

Henrico is looking for community members who have reached their 100th birthday for the county's second annual Centenarian Celebration next month.

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The owners of a longtime Short Pump-area Indian restaurant have branched into Chesterfield.

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Raccoon in Mechanicsville tests positive for rabies, Virginia Department of Health warns A raccoon near the Mill Valley neighborhood in Mechanicsville recently tested positive for rabies, according to the Virginia Department of Health.

A raccoon near the Mill Valley neighborhood in Mechanicsville recently tested positive for rabies, according to the Virginia Department of Health.

Richmond artist creates vending machine to make local art more accessible A Richmond artist has created an innovative way to showcase local creators' work through a convenient vending machine.

A Richmond artist has created an innovative way to showcase local creators' work through a convenient vending machine.

Thomas Dale looks to rebound from an injury-plagued 2024 Thomas Dale was dealt with several season-ending injuries as they look to rebound from their lowest win total since the 2021 season.

Thomas Dale will look to rebound from an injury-plagued season last year, with 14 starters returning and nearly 30 players who gained a lot of big game experience.

Teacher shortage: Which Central Virginia school districts have the most teacher vacancies Several school districts in Central Virginia and the Tri-Cities are reporting dozens of open teaching positions days ahead of the first day of school.

Several school districts in Central Virginia and the Tri-Cities are reporting dozens of open teaching positions days ahead of the first day of school.

14-year-old girl critically injured in East End shooting, Crime Insider sources tell Jon Burkett A 14-year-old girl is in critical condition after a shooting in Richmond's East End early Tuesday morning, Crime Insider sources tell Jon Burkett.

A 14-year-old girl is in critical condition after a shooting in Richmond's East End early Tuesday morning, Crime Insider sources tell Jon Burkett.

Mostly cloudy Tuesday ahead of midweek rain as Tropical Storm Dexter spins offshore Skies will be mostly cloudy with temperatures remaining cool. Highs will be in the upper 70s to around 80°. A few late day showers will be possible.

We're tracking midweek rain and monitoring Tropical Storm Dexter.

UVA board selects Paul Mahoney as interim president after Jim Ryan's resignation Mahoney, who has been a member of the law school faculty since 1990, will assume the role on Aug. 11.

Paul G. Mahoney, who has been a member of UVA's law school faculty since 1990, will assume the role of interim president on Aug. 11.

Crews struggle to contain massive California wildfire that's injured 3 people A massive wildfire is churning through Los Padres National Forest in central California, threatening hundreds of homes after injuring at least three people, authorities said.

A massive wildfire is churning through Los Padres National Forest in central California, threatening hundreds of homes after injuring at least three people, authorities said.

Judge says Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs must stay in jail until he is sentenced Sean “Diddy” Combs can't go home from jail to await sentencing on his prostitution-related conviction, a judge said Monday

Sean “Diddy” Combs can't go home from jail to await sentencing on his prostitution-related conviction, a judge said Monday, denying the rap and style mogul's latest bid for bail.