WAVY.com Articles: December 21, 2023

Homecoming: Aziaha James makes return to 757 with No. 3 Wolfpack, beats ODU Escobar, Illinois Democrats denounce migrant flights from Texas 100,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine headed for Baja as virus still making people sick Youngkin proposes eliminating car tax in Virginia, Democrat says the money goes to fund schools Hooters denies claims of discrimination at Greensboro restaurant, argues ‘skin tone is subjective’ Fetterman: Political right, left both ‘wishing that I die’ Michaels’ new ‘MakerPlace’ storefront is filled with handmade goods North Carolina man’s sentence commuted 11 years early, 4 granted pardons by Gov. Roy Cooper SWAT and VBPD arrest man with warrants on murder charges; recover firearms A Virginia Beach waitress finds herself being the one served this season … with a $2,500+ tip ‘I saw a guy die;’ Neighbor tries to help gunshot victims in NN shooting that left 1 dead Patriots fan’s death ruled homicide; 2 RI men charged with assault Families displaced three days before Christmas after Norfolk Fire Unexpected factor behind death of former NFL player Mike Williams Week 16: Washington Huddle web extra Williamsburg family gives back to local hospital to keep son’s memory alive VB mother wants justice after her son was injured in a hit-and-run Rare mushroom that hisses only blooms in Japan — and this U.S. state Memorial marks 35th anniversary of Pan Am 103 bombing Top U.S. officials to visit Mexico for border talks Officials: Roadway worker struck by vehicle in Suffolk, suffers serious injuries Hermès heir wants to leave $6 billion to his former gardener ODU head basketball coach suffers heart attack in Honolulu Don’t make these wintertime mistakes with your generators and space heaters CDC warns of Covid surge, urges updated shots Traveler carrying $4M worth of ketamine stopped at Detroit airport 2 dead, 2 hurt in quadruple shooting near Nationals Park En Punto: Las noticias más importantes de la semana del 21 de diciembre Humanitarian crisis grows in Gaza Norfolk Animal Care Center asks for help amid overcrowding Transportation Department gives $110 million to projects to prevent wildlife car crashes  Over 1 million visitors expected in Arkansas for 2024 total solar eclipse Police: Man faces 98 felony charges after Outer Banks crime spree ‘You are the father’: Maury Povich announces paternity results of Denver Zoo orangutan Speaker Johnson urges Biden to take executive action on the border Remains confirmed to be 5-year-old Logan Bowman who went missing in 2003 Half of states will see a hotter-than-normal start to 2024. Will your region be spared? ‘Queen of Steam,’ No. 611 Locomotive now officially a historic Virginia landmark Amazon’s Winter Sale is live — here are the best deals The perfect outdoors Christmas gift? Tackle made in Virginia Jordan expands probe into Smith’s handling of Trump cases 2.5M Honda, Acura vehicles recalled over defect linked to engine failure, stalling Migrant groups plan to rush the border, block ports of entry in February IAHR: Grant Montonye Community Baby Shower and Brunch with Santa Legal Matters: Safe Ride Home Navigating Wellness: Weight Care Giuliani files for bankruptcy after staggering $148M verdict Pet Pal: Tupi Woman posed as Waffle House employee, went to ‘work’ before stealing from the register, police say Navy sailor planned to rape minor, Virginia Beach detectives say Congress has one of its least productive years ever 1 dead, 2 hurt in Newport News shooting At least 15 people are dead after mass shooting at a Prague university Former NFL player Mike Williams’ cause of death confirmed by officials Ready for your holiday travel? $3 million in federal funding announced for regional flood risk management for Hampton Roads Holiday Gift Guide Crews expected to finish cleanup efforts after Lincoln Memorial steps were vandalized Confederate monument finally taken down at Arlington Cemetery Big Game Bound: Ravens head to San Francisco as top seeds collide Powerball jackpot climbs to $620 million. How much would you actually get? Americans released from Venezuelan prison In-N-Out adds first new items to menu since 2018 The best FSA- and HSA-eligible beauty products to snag before year’s end Interactive map: Who are North Carolina’s top 5 employers by county in 2023? The ultimate plant parent gift guide Grenade-shaped dog poop bag dispenser causes scare at middle school Check your Powerball tickets: Someone in Virginia won 2 million dollars! Cruise passengers return to South Carolina, find cars totaled from flooding Blog: Good travel weather. Mild holidays ahead. Chesapeake man sentenced for sex trafficking two minors COVID, flu, RSV or strep? How to know which you have Governor Roy Cooper commutes one, pardons four others Over half of Americans approve of Colorado ruling to bar Trump from state’s ballot: poll House committee to investigate allegations of plagiarism against Harvard president Colorado court’s Trump decision risks blunting Haley momentum Good Samaritans save Greensboro dog, help reunite her with owners Interactive Map: Wave of armadillos ‘expanding’ across North Carolina, latest counts reveal The best gifts for book lovers Las Vegas police release body camera video from deadly UNLV shooting Get ready, the holiday rush to airports and highways is underway Police: Special Police Officer fires at suspects fleeing after robbing DC Chanel store 12 Amazon bestsellers that will still arrive before Christmas There’s a Grimace Squishmallow in McDonald’s new Squishmallows Happy Meal ‘Nobody in this profession wants to be called to use deadly force’: NN police chief Steve Drew on Cleveland Ave. shooting ODU women fall to No. 3 NC State 87-50 National Signing Day: Hampton Roads area prep football players put pen to paper to respective colleges Woman killed in 2-vehicle York Co. crash, wasn’t wearing seatbelt