RICHMOND

A legislative proposal offering private-school tuition tax credits to corporations has begun advancing through the Virginia House of Delegates.

Del. Jimmie Massie’s bill, HB321, was approved 4-1 by a House subcommittee this morning.

FRANKFURT, Germany  An Islamic extremist who admitted killing two U.S. airmen at Frankfurt airport last year has been convicted of murder.

The state court in Frankfurt found 22-year-old Arid Uka guilty Friday and sentenced him to life in prison for the March 2 attack on Afghanistan-bound servicemen as they boarded a bus at the airport.

By Steve Szkotak CHARLOTTESVILLE The romantic rival of a former University of Virginia lacrosse player accused of killing his ex-girlfriend testified Thursday that he saw the defendant with his arm around her neck months before her death.

RICHMOND In more fallout from the uproar in Hampton Roads over the imminent re-tolling of the Midtown and Downtown tunnels, Gov. Bob McDonnell's administration has pledged to establish a more open, inclusive process for future transportation projects the state undertakes with private-sector partners.

RICHMOND Mandatory ultrasounds before abortions. Tougher voter identification standards. Repeal of a limit on handgun purchases. In what's shaping up to be a banner year for conservatives, these and other bills have passed the General Assembly this winter - backed strongly by Republicans, with occasional support from some Democrats.

By Bob Lewis RICHMOND A White House mandate that could force Catholic organizations' insurance plans to cover their employees' birth control costs tugs former Gov. Tim Kaine between his Roman Catholic faith and his Democratic ally, President Barack Obama.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Joshua Morgan is running, and even sprinting, again on the surgically repaired right leg that limited him to only five games in 2011 for the NFC West champions.

By Tonia Moxley A judge’s written ruling in two $10 million wrongful death claims against Virginia Tech may change the landscape of the high-profile case that has dragged on for three years.

By Larry O'Dell RICHMOND Legislation to restrict the use of restraints on pregnant inmates in Virginia was rejected Thursday by a House of Delegates subcommittee, which chose to let state prison officials address the issue through regulations that are now being developed.

By LARRY O'DELL

RICHMOND, Va. The Virginia Senate passed legislation Thursday allowing private adoption agencies to deny placements that conflict with their religious or moral beliefs, including opposition to homosexuality.