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Va. Tech president retires, reflects on massacre

The president of Virginia Tech announced his retirement Tuesday, satisfied he had elevated the university's reputation and acknowledging that the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history on his campus would be a part of his legacy.Full story

Fund gives aid to Boston bombing victims

  In the immediate aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings, officials announced the creation of the One Fund Boston to aid victims of the attack, many who have become amputees. Kenneth Feinberg, who oversaw the September 11th Victims Compensation Fund, discusses.

Va. Tech board approves tuition, fee increases

Students at Virginia Tech will pay higher tuition and fees for the upcoming academic year. Full story

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  Fund for Boston victims has raised more than $21M

Kenneth Feinberg has handled compensation for Virginia Tech shooting victims and the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, and now he is the administrator for the One Fund, which will compensate the victims of the Boston Marathon twin bombings. The One Fund has currently raised over $21M and has had more t

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