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Terrorism trial begins for Virginia man accused of supporting Islamic State

A terrorism trial began on Monday for a Virginia man accused of supporting the Islamic State. Mohammed Chhipa, 35, of Springfield, Virginia, is accused of sending tens of thousands of dollars to the Islamic State group. During opening statements on Monday, a defense attorney described Chhipa as a lonely individual seeking a wife who was targeted by relentless FBI sting operations, including one undercover agent who posed as a potential bride. Meanwhile, prosecutors at the trial in a U.S....