WAVY.com Articles: January 25, 2021

Protests after video shows police car driving through crowd of pedestrians in Washington state Senate Republican leader McConnell offers support for power-sharing deal with Democrats Virginia House passes bill to prohibit firearms at polling places ODU to gradually bring students back to campus starting Feb. 1 Moon bear at Virginia Zoo dies after severe infection Former CDC director urges Americans to wear better masks to protect from new COVID-19 strains Portsmouth family bids farewell to former police officer, a COVID-19 patient, during Zoom call Henrico Police searching for missing 23-year-old Signature requirement to qualify for statewide primary reduced under settlement Private prison company donated money to Virginia senators who killed bill to end for-profit prisons in the state 4 signs you’re about to be hit with a big tax surprise High-risk military beneficiaries 16 and older can now receive COVID-19 vaccine at Fort Bragg ‘MAGA Patriot Party’ files with FEC; Trump team says it’s not affiliated Police release video of Trey Songz allegedly assaulting officer at AFC Championship game Hawaii man survives lightning strike, then beats COVID-19 The worst — and best — states for driving Virginia doesn’t require you to wear a mask when you work out, but should you wear one anyway? When will everyone have access to COVID vaccine? Biden says this spring Cancer drug may aid in treatment of COVID-19, study says Oklahoma lawmaker files bill for Bigfoot hunting season Wake County, NC school staffer dies after being hospitalized for COVID-19 Photos: The first dogs are home! Champ and Major arrive at the White House HBO is reportedly developing a ‘Harry Potter’ TV series Biden restricts travel from 26 European countries Third stimulus checks: Here’s what is holding up those $1,400 payments Hauser, Huff lead No. 8 Virginia past Syracuse, 81-58 Chesapeake schools to move forward with fall varsity sports, cancel JV 1 dead after being accidentally shot while duck hunting in Hyde County Monday Biden explains how he arrived at $1,400 stimulus check amount Disney to update Jungle Cruise, remove ‘negative depictions’ of Indigenous people US Treasury again working to put Harriet Tubman on $20 bill At least 31 law enforcement officers in 12 states tied to storming of the Capitol Popular McDonald’s item returns to menus Portland mayor pepper sprays man during confrontation outside restaurant: police Tijuana churches partially reopen, bishop says priests should get COVID-19 vaccine Guatemalan soccer player among victims of migrant massacre Colombian nationals plead guilty after being caught with nearly 1,500 kilos of cocaine in international waters Target employees to receive $500-plus pandemic bonus Son charged with murder in parents’ death in Georgia First US case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant found in Minnesota Bill ending mandatory minimums in Virginia excludes capital murder of police officers, includes sex crimes President Biden says 100-day goal on vaccinations may rise to 150 million instead of 100 million Dominion Energy receives emergency response award for Hurricane Isaias recovery efforts Kill Devil Hills man arrested on gun charges Colonial Williamsburg to commemorate Black History Month with virtual programs Community Connection: Portsmouth Museums kick off Black History Month series Gov. Northam wants kids back in classrooms. Could local, smaller districts be the guide? Chesapeake parent pushing for live, virtual ways to address school board Virginia Beach woman pleads for help after her home on Brandon Boulevard goes up in flames House delivers Trump impeachment charge to Senate Several Norfolk Public Schools music departments receive grant for new musical instruments $1M grant will help renters facing eviction in Greater Williamsburg area COVID-19 vaccinations have fallen on hospitals without ‘clear and consistent plan,’ NC Healthcare Association says Vaccines near me: Google Maps to show COVID-19 vaccination sites Long line for COVID-19 vaccine on first day of Phase 1b in Virginia Beach Godiva closing all US stores by March 2021 Health officials identify first case of COVID-19 variant in Virginia How has the pandemic affected early childhood development? Survey seeks to find out Portsmouth Police to hold first-ever ‘State of the Department’ briefing Trump impeachment trial: Lawmakers divided on how to proceed Texas man caught with loaded gun at Norfolk International Airport North Carolina cities OK ban on hairstyle discrimination 32-year-old man charged with DUI, reckless driving after multi-vehicle crash on I-264 in Virginia Beach Military Minute: Raptor Relocation Renew Your Floors The Psychology of Pain Management Career Health Check-up 1 dead, 1 entrapped after crash on John Clayton Highway in Mathews County Health Care In Every Corner Of The Hampton Roads Community President Biden signs ‘Buy American’ order, pushes for urgent relief NC COVID-19 Jan. 25 update: Over 4,600 new cases reported, hospitalizations continue to decrease Navy SEAL gets 10 years for his role in Green Beret’s death Virginia Tech suspends Tyrece Radford indefinitely In ambulances, an unseen, unwelcome passenger: COVID-19 Newsfeed Now: House to deliver articles of impeachment to Senate, Bucs make Super Bowl history Virginia Jan. 25 COVID-19 update: 6,172 new cases after days of below average reporting, nearly all of Hampton Roads in 1b Las Vegas law allowing alcohol deliveries from restaurants, convenience stores goes into effect California governor expected to lift stay-at-home order Monday WGN America to rebrand as NewsNation with launch of new shows in March The problem with PPE: how littered masks, gloves and wipes affect the environment Virginia lagging in reporting COVID-19 vaccine race and ethnicity data Blog: Cold Rain Today. Possible Wintry Mix Thursday. Fence installed around Robert E. Lee Monument in preparation for removal 15-year-old girl dies after fight inside Louisiana Walmart; 4 girls arrested Super Bowl LV odds: Kansas City a 3.5-point favorite Newport News family calls for justice for slain loved one Trio of Black assistants make history as Bucs coordinators Budweiser joins Coke, Pepsi brands in sitting out Super Bowl Tampa Bay Buccaneers win 31-26 at Green Bay, heading to Super Bowl LV Hubb’s 19 points lift Notre Dame past Miami in 73-59 win Esports update: What to know about ‘Overwatch League’ 2021 2 Chesapeake men sent back to jail after attending ‘Stop the Steal’ rally ahead of Capitol riot ‘Mass murder’ leaves 6 dead, including unborn child, in Indianapolis Miami Heat to use coronavirus sniffing dogs to screen fans at games Sarah Sanders to announce Arkansas governor run Old (Brady), young (Mahomes), different Super Bowl 55 awaits Mahomes weighs in on facing Brady in Super Bowl LV Buccaneers fans celebrate NFC championship win across Tampa Bay