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  • Shorebirds and waterfowl populations have been hit by avian influenza in Virginia
    National Park Service
    The agency that oversees wildlife in Virginia reports a growing number of sick or dead birds in the eastern part of the state – likely victims of a new strain of bird flu. Sandy Hausman reports on what this might mean for wild birds around the state, for farm animals and for people.
  • One third of school districts nationwide have collective bargaining for employees, and 14 counties in Virginia have now agreed to it. The latest – Albemarle County – had been quibbling with the teachers’ union for nearly two years, but last night members of the school board gave unanimous approval as Sandy Hausman reports.