WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is a resolutely superlative place, so it was resolved that the august body on Wednesday will open its session by saluting Sen. Robert C. » Full Story

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A Virginia businessman charged in a racketeering case targeting the Pagans Motorcycle Club pleaded guilty Monday and agreed to cooperate with prosecutor. » Full Story

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's employment picture is improving as construction, government and other fields gain jobs. » Full Story

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — International Coal Group said Monday it has settled a lawsuit filed by two environmental groups challenging a federal water quality permit for an Appalachian surface mine. » Full Story

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Vonage has agreed to pay a total $3 million to West Virginia and 30 other states to settle a multistate investigation of some of its business practices. » Full Story

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GLEN JEAN, W.Va. (AP) — The Boy Scouts of America is getting ready to unveil its plan to turn a section of West Virginia into a high-adventure camp. » Full Story

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Members of one West Virginia county school board are taking a look at the idea of year-round schools, an issue that has some support from President Obama and Gov. Joe Manchin. » Full Story

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Gov. Joe Manchin is ordering all U.S. and state flags at government buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of Army Specialist Julian Lee Guthrie Berisford. » Full Story

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Marshall University cafeterias are giving up meal trays for a few days this month to encourage environmentally friendly eating. » Full Story