WAVY.com Articles: April 25, 2023

No. 2 Christopher Newport softball splits DH with Roanoke College Portsmouth looks to adopt 5-cent real estate tax reduction on one-time basis Massie, 18 Democrats vote against resolution to honor US-Israel relationship, expand Abraham Accords Kiptopeke offers affordable outdoor beach options in Virginia Mexican authorities find 8 bodies in Cancun House GOP leaders hit snags as members harden ‘no’ votes on debt limit bill Norfolk Council denies alcohol permit for restaurant at former downtown nightclub ‘Disruptive’ passenger forces Israel-bound United flight back to Newark after 3 hours Man facing charges after umpire attack caught on video at Ohio adult softball game Watch: Rare white killer whale calf spotted off California coast Taliban kill mastermind of suicide bombing at Kabul airport that killed 13 service members, one from Camp Lejeune Taliban kill mastermind of suicide bombing at Kabul airport that left 13 US troops dead Something in the Water, and something in the prayers Roberts declines Senate invitation to testify on Supreme Court ethics  Access College Foundation celebrates college-bound seniors Woman pleads guilty in ‘Killer Clown’ case Drones to make front door medication deliveries on the Eastern Shore and Tangier Island The Memo: How long will Tucker Carlson’s influence linger? GOP leaders play chicken with rank-and-file on debt limit FAA investigating fires on two American Airlines flights Some Portland police staff decry ‘woke’ LGBTQ training video 24-carat gold-plated gun in luggage leads to US woman’s arrest: Australia officials VIDEO: Community Chat with Hampton’s Victims Services Unit Tuberville blocks Warren’s attempt to begin advancing 184 military promotions  USCGC Tampa returning to home port in Portsmouth Deadlines: When to use Bed Bath & Beyond, Buy Buy Baby coupons, gift cards and more Barbie reveals first doll with Down syndrome Police seek help in fatal hit-and-run on Fenton Mill Road in James City County Get notified if there’s an emergency at Something in the Water Easy Amazon buys to spruce up your outdoor space for spring Our Place just upgraded its coveted Always Pan in time for Mother’s Day Schumer says Senate will hold vote on Equal Rights Amendment this week PLAY beginning flights from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Europe Virginia Tech increasing tuition for second consecutive year Ben & Jerry’s co-founder starts nonprofit cannabis company Man convicted for role in 2013 murder of 8 in Juarez Virginia Beach deputies training with new body-worn cameras 3M laying off 10 percent of workforce amid slowing demand Tester vows to block Biden’s Amtrak board nominees Fatal crash on West Mercury Boulevard in Hampton Gorsuch sold property to major law firm head after confirmation: report Changes to Florida transportation bill could target Disney’s monorail system Emergency landing: Dulles-bound flight returns to airport after cockpit window opens Dog stabbed, critically hurt, man stabbed in Fairfax County Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion showing free movies in June Louisiana woman sets Guinness record for largest afro for 4th time Biden bashes GOP to union workers for first speech since announcing 2024 bid Hampton NAACP honors former Police Chief Mark Talbot Nauticus to open first phase of $21.5M transformation DeSantis vs. Disney feud divides GOP over attacks on ‘woke’ companies Croatan National Forest fire stays at 30% contained, 32,400 acres burned Trump questions why he should participate in GOP primary debates Burglars dressed as DoorDash drivers in Indiana home invasion, court docs say Facebook privacy settlement: Who is eligible for a payment? Data guru Nate Silver to leave ABC Virginia Natural Gas celebrates Earth Day by granting $34K to Norfolk State University Portsmouth police arrest suspects in connection to Turnpike Road homicide Vehicle crash causes lane closures, delays on James River Bridge Suffolk Public Schools to host teacher job fair on May 20 YMCA of South Hampton Roads celebrates Healthy Kids Day U.S. Marshals Service joins search for missing Chesapeake teen College and Career Fair Who is Biden’s new campaign manager, Julie Chávez Rodríguez? Spring Into New Flooring Reck on the Road: Coastal Virginia Plein Air Former nursing director accused of stealing opioids from retirement home patients Community Connection: Taste of India In The Kitchen: Wings and Ribs Haley calls for national ‘consensus’ on abortion Great Bridge High School student charged in connection to bomb threats Chesapeake woman dies following crash involving tractor-trailers in Smyth Co. James River Bridge to experience several extended closures due to rope replacement Connecticut nursing student helps save man’s life at JFK airport Gov. Glenn Youngkin to speak at ODU’s May 2023 commencement Surviving Idaho roommate fights Kohberger hearing subpoena Newport News police chief to award teacher shot by student with ‘Hero’ grant Harry Belafonte, groundbreaking entertainer and activist, dies at 96 Sharks located off coast of NC during OCEARCH research expedition Ancient Roman bust found at Goodwill in Texas heading back to Europe Ramp closures on Humelsine Parkway to be rescheduled Blog: Cool pattern continues. Late week trend is forming. ‘Invasion’: Massive swarm of mayflies stuns residents at NC lake Man receives suspended sentence after abusing Virginia Beach politician as child Youngkin meets with Taiwan president, signs order for Virginia to open Taiwan trade office Robots are being welcomed into many homes, but what about restaurants? Hampton’s National Institute of Aerospace announces layoffs They graduated during the pandemic. Now they face their 1st student loan payments “It’s a Cinderella story”: Chesapeake woman set to perform on 24th Street stage during SITW Key things to know about Danny Masterson’s rape retrial Jury selection set to start in rape lawsuit against Trump How Biden has avoided a serious primary challenger Senate GOP bemoans McCarthy plan to punt debt ceiling to election year NN school board meets to determine superintendent qualifications Border Patrol sees rise in migrants using waterways to cross into South Texas Kinston family advocating for mother who was victim of violent crime A tick removal kit should be a staple in your house this spring Border-crossers survey to identify concerns, opportunities Sea lions, dolphins, seals, pelicans dying in Northern Baja for reasons unknown Police investigate Portsmouth shooting, woman injured