MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Denny Hamlin originally planned to have surgery to repair the torn ACL in his left knee on Monday, but instead did some slicing and dicing on the track.

Hamlin to have knee surgery Monday, but is expected to race in Phoenix after Easter break

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin will have arthroscopic surgery on Monday to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, but isn’t planning to miss any races.

First lady challenges software makers to help get kids excited about healthy living

Correction: SRA earnings story

FAIRFAX, Va. — In a Feb. 8 story about SRA International Inc., The Associated Press incorrectly described the company’s focus. It provides technology and strategic consulting services to government agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration, which reviews clinical trials.

First lady talks about keeping daughters’ weight under control after warning from family doc

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Smithfield Foods unit John Morrell buys rest of Premium Pet Health for undisclosed terms

John Morrell buys remaining stake in Premium Pet

At a DNA lab in Va., scientists restore names to anonymous victims of Argentina’s ‘dirty war’

Va. lab IDs Argentine ‘dirty war’ victims by DNA

AP Enterprise: States missing thousands of DNA samples in databanks, and gaps lead to tragedy

AP Enterprise: Gaps in DNA banks lead to tragedy

Gaps in DNA databanks worry police; ‘Some of those people are out there raping your wives’

Gaps in DNA databanks have led to tragedy

MADISON, Wis. — During what police say was a 20-year killing spree in Milwaukee, Walter Ellis left his DNA behind all along the way — everywhere but the one place where it might have saved a life.

Virginia doctor sentenced in Massachusetts to 1 year in prison for writing bogus prescriptions

Va. doc gets year in prison for prescription scam

W.Va. environmental protection agency intends to OK coal-to-gas plant air pollution permit

W.Va. intends to issue coal-to-gas plant permit

Virginia officials to study impact of increasing elk population; cattlemen worry about disease

Va. to size up impact of increasing elk population

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia game officials will study the consequences of increasing the number of Rocky Mountain elk in the state’s remote southwest corner, a move opposed by cattle farmers fearful of the spread of disease.

Inspired by Kentucky’s success, Va. weighs plan to bring back elk to its southeastern hills

Va. may fill its own hills with Rocky Mountain elk

RICHMOND, Va. — More than 150 years after Virginia’s last native elk was killed, game officials may try to populate the state’s southwest corner with its bigger, buff-colored cousin — the Rocky Mountain elk.

Newspaper publisher Gannett CEO returns after back surgery

Gannett CEO returns after back surgery

McLEAN, Va. — The CEO of Gannett Co., the country’s largest newspaper publisher, returned to work Thursday after a medical leave this summer for back surgery.

Fund OKd to pay claims against Virginia peanut processor at center of US salmonella outbreak

Fund OKd for claims against Va. peanut company

LYNCHBURG, Va. — A $12 million fund is being created for claims against Peanut Corp. of America, the processor at the center of a nationwide salmonella outbreak this year.

Police: Va. man with guns arrested near Capitol during Obama health care address

Police: Armed man arrested during Obama address

WASHINGTON — U.S. Capitol Police have arrested a Virginia man they say tried to drive into a secure area near the Capitol with a shotgun and rifle in his car as the president gave his health care address to Congress.

Police: Va. man with gun arrested near Capitol during Obama health care address

Police: Man with gun arrested during Obama address

WASHINGTON — U.S. Capitol Police have arrested a Virginia man they say tried to get into a secure area near the Capitol with a gun in his car as the president gave his health care address to Congress.

DC medical receptionist guilty in $2 million ID theft scheme that ensnared Fed’s Bernanke

Woman guilty in ID theft that ensnared Bernanke

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A doctors’ receptionist has admitted to stealing bank account information from patients as part of an identity theft ring that ensnared Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke as a victim.

Controversial cervical cancer vaccine more suggestion than mandate for schoolgirls in Va., DC

HPV vaccine a suggestion, not mandate in DC, Va.

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia and the District of Columbia are moving toward requiring sixth-grade girls to get vaccinated for a potentially cancerous sexually transmitted disease.

Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson, 79, recovering after 10-hour heart surgery

Pat Robertson, 79, on mend after heart surgery

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson underwent 10 hours of surgery to repair a heart disorder and is back in Virginia recovering, a spokesman said Monday.

Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson, 79, recovering at home after 10-hour heart surgery

Pat Robertson, 79, recovering from heart surgery

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A spokesman says religious broadcaster Pat Robertson is recovering well after undergoing 10 hours of heart surgery in North Carolina.

Navy launches online program to help sailors, families and retirees struggling with addiction

STORY REMOVED: VA–Salmonella Outbreak-Peanuts

Supreme Court to review mental health advocate’s lawsuit against Virginia officials

FDA investigating possible mercury exposure linked to homemade skin cream from Mexico

Teammate: Moss received 3 treatments from Canadian doctor, confident he will be cleared

Moss tells teammates he was treated by Canadian doctor; Redskins confident he will be cleared

Redskins’ Shanahan taking ‘wait and see’ approach after reports link Moss to Canadian doctor

From Victory Lane to surgery, Hamlin to have knee operation on Wednesday