For farmers, crop-hungry stink bugs are more than irritating houseguests


Researchers are looking for ways to stop the rapid spread of the brown marmorated stink bug, an Asian invader with a voracious appetite for our fruit and veggie crops. File photo.

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The Downtown Mall

After five decades of growth and change, the Mall survives

Conflicting accounts

Officials and observers disagree on what happened May 4 and what to do next

In brief

UVA students walk out on university president, a budget compromise, and more

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The Downtown Mall

After five decades of growth and change, the Mall survives

Conflicting accounts

Officials and observers disagree on what happened May 4 and what to do next

In brief

UVA students walk out on university president, a budget compromise, and more