HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) -- John McCain told Barack Obama to his face Wednesday night, "You didn't tell the American people the truth" about a key campaign pledge as the two presidential rivals slung accusations at close quarters in the final debate of their campaign for the White House.

Despair over the economy sent Wall Street plunging again Wednesday, propelling the Dow Jones industrials down 733 points to their second-largest point loss ever.

The Central Virginia Foodbank is taking in more food than ever, but it still can't keep up with demand.

Midway through Virginia Apple Month, there's still time to indulge in the juicy splendor of a just-picked Virginia apple.

Riddle me this: If Jackson is well enough to return to her tour tonight at D.C.’s Verizon Center, why is she postponing her Thursday gig at Madison Square Garden?

Just how scary is Busch Garden's Howl-O-Scream this year? Take a walk through the haunted Halloween maze to find out.

Marcus J. Newsome's contract would have expired in June 2010. The new contract effective yesterday extends to June 30, 2012, with a $207,667 annual salary.

The state Board of Medicine has suspended the medical license of a Norfolk doctor accused of trading drugs for sex.

College profiles, student stories and resources for applying and college life. Check out the new SchoolandCollegeVA.com for tips, tools and guides for planning the future.