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- West Virginia Drubs Clemson 70-33 in Orange Bowl
As the West Virginia Mountaineers celebrated their first Orange Bowl victory, safety Darwin Cook shared a hug with the game's mascot, Obie.
By The Associated Press. International Herald Tribune. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:05:56 GMT. - Op-Ed Contributor: For 29 Dead Miners, No Justice
Despite its questionable practices, Massey Energy will not be criminally prosecuted for a mine explosion that killed 29 workers in West Virginia.
By David M. Uhlmann. International Herald Tribune. Sat, 10 Dec 2011 05:13:31 GMT. - US mine company pays $270m for fatal explosion
The owner of a West Virginia coal mine where an explosion killed 29 men will pay nearly $210 million (NZ $269m) in a historic settlement arising from the worst US coal mining disaster in decades.US Attorney Booth Goodwin ...
New Zealand Herald. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:30:19 +1200. - Record damages for US mine deaths
A US coal firm agrees to the biggest compensation package ever awarded for a US mine disaster over a 2010 blast in West Virginia that claimed 29 lives.
BBC News. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:36:16 GMT. - Surprise Storm Kills 12, Leaves Millions Without Power in Northeast
Rare October storm raged from West Virginia to Maine, creating dangerous conditions.
U. S. News & World Report. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:55:00 -0400. - US mine boss on trial for deaths of 29 miners
Federal prosecutors said that the former security chief at a West Virginia coal mine where 29 miners died in a 2010 explosion lied to investigators and attempted to destroy documents in defiance of company orders.The trial of ...
New Zealand Herald. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:59:24 +1200. - Online Trojan War Ends With Criminal Pleas in Bank Account Thefts
It all starts with the opening of a seemingly harmless email. That's just like wheeling the Trojan Horse into your office or home.
By Bill Singer. Forbes. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:53:55 GMT. - West Virginia air show pilot killed in crash
The pilot of a post-Second World War plane that crashed during an air show in West Virginia was a decorated air force pilot and instructor who stressed safety first and foremost, friends and family said Sunday.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Sun, 18 Sep 2011 22:43:19 EDT. - Plane crashes at West Virginia air show
The pilot of a 1950s military training aircraft was killed Saturday after crashing into a runway and bursting into flames, the second deadly air show crash in 24 hours.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Sat, 17 Sep 2011 23:41:59 EDT. - VIDEO: Where 'wi-fi refugees' seek sanctuary
Scores of Americans who claim wireless technology makes them ill are flocking to an area in West Virginia where wi-fi is banned.
BBC News. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:59:54 GMT. - GOP Wheeling and Dealing May Bite Them
Republicans dislike Elizabeth Warren because she fought to protect consumers from the big financial firms that rip off working families.
U. S. News & World Report. Fri, 22 Jul 2011 07:55:00 -0400. - Last American World War I Veteran Dies
Former US Army Corporal Frank Buckles was 110 years old when he passed away Sunday at his home in West Virginia.
Al Pessin. Voice of America. Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:34:09 GMT.
In 2008, the estimated population of West Virginia was 1,814,468, whereas
in 2006, the population of West Virginia was about 1,806,760.
For detailed, up-to-date information about West Virginia's demographics,
visit the U.S. Census Bureau's
QuickFacts about West Virginia web page.
The photograph at right shows the state capitol building in Charleston, West Virginia. West Virginia newspaper publishers are listed here, along with their addresses, phone numbers, and website links; West Virginia news publisher names, descriptions, and website links are listed on this page.