WAVY.com Articles: December 8, 2022

Former NYT columnist Bari Weiss releases ‘Twitter Files Part Two’ Major animal poaching ring busted by CA Fish and Wildlife ODU women win 5th-straight after 61-44 victory over VCU Hampton man pleads guilty to laundering $739K of pandemic benefits William & Mary gets ready for road trip to Montana State in FCS playoffs Private school defends dean after Project Veritas claims sex toys shown in class discussion Washington Huddle: Jake’s Fantasy Takes Week 14 Sharp eyes on the roads: Franklin police catch criminals using license plate readers Cartels fighting over migrants in Juarez Cow smashes through physician office doors in Virginia after jumping off trailer, lassoed to safety by local ‘cow catchers’ Attorney General Miyares appoints LA-based law firm as special counsel to review UVA shooting Venezuelan migrants unfazed by Title 42 appeal McDonald’s offering 50-cent double cheeseburgers 704 migrants encountered in single event near Eagle Pass ranch As unofficial border ambassador, mayor says the U.S. and Mexico truly are codependent 8 dead as violence again erupts south of the border in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico ‘Thousands sleeping on the streets’ of Matamoros, migrant advocates say Lawmakers push for funding to upgrade military bases Amazon will tip your delivery drivers if you do this limited-time Alexa hack Former Norfolk PD officers involved in excessive force lawsuit after putting man in alleged choke hold Three dogs rescued from residential fire in Suffolk 2 injured following shooting on Sea Cove Court in VB, alleged suspect arrested Video captures baby’s reaction after flight attendant starts signing with him Norfolk Fire-Rescue: Family Dollar fire believed to be intentionally set Four charged in connection with labor trafficking, other offenses at Williamsburg laundry facility Couple who recently celebrated 100th birthdays, 79th anniversary die hours apart White House launches data dashboard for non-fatal opioid overdoses Texas House Republicans release border security plan Congress makes last-minute push for bipartisan immigration reform Christian group disagrees with After School Satan Club’s beliefs but supports its right to meet House GOP committee chairs selection delayed amid McCarthy opposition Virginia Beach family featured in JCPenney holiday ad First currency featuring female Treasury secretary’s signature released Kansas representative: Marriage equality bill ‘a relief’ Connecticut lawmakers, survivors, advocates call for end to gun violence Why Biden’s decision to make the Brittney Griner deal poses big political risks What’s included in the Respect for Marriage Act?   CHKD announces opening of Panda Cares Center of Hope Rescue Mission: Navy wants to get word out on resources to avert suicides Backstreet Boy Nick Carter accused of raping teen in 2001 FTC seeking to block Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger Zelensky, Trump have most-notable quotations in 2022 Jan. 6 panel plans to release criminal referrals alongside final report Iguana causes ‘large scale’ power outage in Florida city After 50 years, Virginia Beach floral shop and owners’ love story still blossoming Here are the 39 House Republicans who backed the same-sex marriage bill White House responds to criticism of Griner prisoner deal Oil leak shuts down Keystone Pipeline How Black women served a critical role in securing Brittney Griner’s release  Remains of ‘Boy in the Box’ identified by Philadelphia police after 65 years House passes annual defense funding bill Mountain lion attacks another leashed Chihuahua in Los Angeles Good Feet Arch Supports The Twelve Dates Of Christmas What is Your Sleeping Position? Pet Pal: Sprinkles Community Connection: VA Arts Festival and Vienna Boys Choir In The Kitchen: Tomato and Okra Soup and Decadent Desserts FBI investigates after shots fired near SC Duke Energy plant Baylor University reacts to release of Brittney Griner Suspect reaches over drive-thru, points firearm during attempted robbery at Portsmouth Mcdonald’s McCarthy taps Mike Gallagher to chair planned China Select Committee Why the US was able to bring home Brittney Griner but not Paul Whelan Winter vacation extended 3 extra days for Accomack County Public Schools One adult, 2 juveniles shot at Benning Road Metro Station in D.C. WATCH LIVE | Major snow storm in the North, temperatures to drop, chances for white Christmas – Watching Winter Live Pausing breast cancer treatment for pregnancy appears safe, study finds Iowa parents allegedly drowned baby in bathtub just after birth, affidavit says Parksley issues water boil advisory after valve left off during maintenance White House: Griner release was ‘difficult decision’ for Biden Allegations Twitter turning offices into ‘motel rooms’ being investigated House sends marriage equality bill to Biden’s desk Why are flags in NC at half-staff this Thursday and Friday? Who is Viktor Bout? The US released an infamous arms dealer to secure Griner’s release FDA authorizes bivalent COVID-19 boosters for children as young as 6 months Big Game Bound: Division leaders San Francisco, Tampa Bay square off in NFC clash North Carolina teen wins $1 million on way to 2nd job, plans to buy new truck Americans detained in Russia: Paul Whelan, 2 others being held Suspect in custody following bank robbery on Kempsville Rd in Norfolk Schumer reelected as Senate majority leader Walmart CEO: Stores could close with uptick in shoplifting Christian Walker on criticism of father: ‘I did what I had to do’ Key holiday shipping deadlines and tips to avoid shipping scams ‘Avatar 2’ blows critics away in 1st reactions to film North Carolina school board member resigns after being targeted by anti-trans attacks Senators press FAA over flight evacuation rules P.E. teacher at Tabb Middle arrested, accused of having handgun on school property Arrowhead Elementary staff member in VB arrested on child pornography charges Blog: Rain chances keep shifting Report shows 6 ‘intrusions’ at power stations in Florida Celine Dion diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome: What is it? Wordle beats out election results, Ukraine as most-searched term on Google in 2022 2 displaced following house fire on Yorkshire Dr in York Apple rolls out more encryption of iCloud data Best gifts to give someone to remind them of North Carolina Suspects wanted in North Carolina for stealing inflatable chicken from Zaxby’s How Democrats won the midterms WAVY Archive: 1996 Chesapeake Advance Auto Fatal Fire ‘Let’s build something new:’ Community speaks out on future of Maury High School Accused UVA gunman makes 2nd court appearance Former sergeant suing Virginia Beach sheriff; claims he was fired for his political opinions Zelenskyy quip, Trump conspiracy claim top 2022 notable quote list Frustration swirls in House GOP over McCarthy Speakership opposition Georgia loss fuels GOP divisions over Trump UK royals brace as Harry-Meghan documentary promises ‘full truth’ Unoccupied mobile home catches fire in Chesapeake