WAVY.com Articles: January 5, 2023

Virginia Wesleyan hopes hot start propels Marlins back to postseason ‘Stranger Things’ star Noah Schnapp comes out as gay Portsmouth holds community-wide vigil after record number of homicides VIDEO: Transformers explode during California storm “A British Invasion” film series comes to Suffolk Rabid fox found in Chesapeake Border agent shot near Lordsburg Man charged after murder on Ellipse near White House Aubrey Plaza and Michael B. Jordan to host ‘SNL’ Metro train operator charged with DWI, accused of being drunk on job Family friend remembers young man killed in avalanche Skier identified in deadly Breckenridge avalanche Former Newport News attorney gets more than 4 years for tax fraud Alabama firefighter terminated over tattoo on back of head Email addresses linked to 235M Twitter accounts leaked in hack Police investigate auto-pedestrian accident on Auburn Dr. in Virginia Beach Police investigating shootings at homes, office of 4 New Mexico elected officials ‘Devastating’: Connecticut state lawmaker killed in crash involving wrong-way driver Community Chat: LINK of Hampton Roads Virginia rail bill seeks to improve safety, prevent blocked roads Everyone who’s gotten a vote for Speaker so far Alzheimer’s Association hopeful FDA will approve new drug Friday Delta announces free Wi-Fi coming next month: how to sign up Fanone, lawmakers call for accountability ahead of Jan 6 anniversary No injuries reported following school bus crash in Virginia Beach DC bar offers $218 special to become ‘Speaker of the Pub’ amid House drama Daycare provider accused of taping 18-month-old to chair in Fairfax County Biden visit to El Paso stirs mixed feelings amidst migrant crisis New Louisiana law requires age verification to view porn sites California ocean piers collapse, waves rise to 35 feet amid ‘bomb cyclone’ storms New turnback rules for asylum-seekers worry migrant advocates FDA rejects petitions on abortion pills from left- and right-leaning groups Democrat Mary Peltola open to forming coalition majority with Republicans Josh Allen says Damar Hamlin’s progress ‘eases so much of that pain,” for Bills teammates Kia Telluride: Best Family Car To Buy 2023 Portsmouth interim chief Stephen Jenkins named permanent Police Chief US, Germany to supply Ukraine with more fighting vehicles Legal Matters: Auto Insurance Little Theatre of Virginia Beach Presents “Much Ado About Nothing” Hottest Consumer Electronics Unveiled at CES 2023 Community Connection: Enduring Keys Pet Pal: Reese’s Puffs Fugitive ‘Mexicles’ gang leader killed in shootout with police Biden announces new migration programs ahead of border visit Neighbor talks about ‘gruesome’ shooting that killed 3-year-old, left 4 children hurt in Dumfries area ‘A complete nightmare’: Apartment tenants seek help after water damage, power outages at Virginia high-rise Bryan Kohberger denied bail in first court appearance Sununu on possible 2024 run: ‘It’s definitely conversations that we’re having’ Ronzoni discontinues specific pasta shape, and fans aren’t happy Hollywood liberals make hay of GOP’s House Speaker fight Democratic members, Fanone call on GOP to condemn political violence ahead of Jan. 6 anniversary Wisconsin woman charged with poisoning husband over and over Democratic leaders urging rank-and-file to remain in Washington to vote against McCarthy Injuries confirmed after HRT bus, tractor-trailer collide at Newport News intersection Peloton to pay $19M penalty over treadmill defects Cuellar says Republicans shouldn’t count on him for help Read the full Bryan Kohberger affidavit Video shows man tossing dog over cell tower fence in California Biden to visit El Paso on first trip to border Sunday Democratic Sen. Bob Casey reveals cancer diagnosis Bed Bath & Beyond warns investors of possible bankruptcy Local delegate wants possible laptop of VB mass shooter to go to Department of Justice Biden hits highest approval rating in more than a year Big Game Bound: Damar Hamlin in focus as NFL enters final week of regular season SNAP benefits extended for Virginians through January FTC unveils proposal to ban noncompete clauses Damar Hamlin awake at hospital, showing “remarkable improvement” Now is the time to target the ‘Fish of a Lifetime’ in Virginia Who are McCarthy’s GOP opponents? Injuries reported following 5-vehicle crash on N Chesapeake Expressway How to see the 1st meteor shower of 2023 Senate plans hearings on Southwest holiday meltdown McCarthy fails for 3rd long day in GOP House speaker fight What can’t the House do without a Speaker? Blog: A mess in the west. Temps tick down here. Suspect in killing of Migos rapper Takeoff out on $1 million bond, records show Bald eagle’s wing amputated after being shot in West Virginia Not sure how to play Mega Millions? Here’s what you need to know Green comet will pass by Earth for 1st time in 50,000 years Horse shot with arrow in NC returns home from vet, investigation ongoing House Speaker vote: House votes to adjourn after McCarthy falls short 11th time A strong self-image? North Carolinians take a selfie every three days, survey finds Mother, stepfather of missing 11-year-old North Carolina girl indicted by grand jury Alabama woman finds trashed teddy bear with human ashes inside North Carolina program offering free bike helmets; here’s how to get yours VB pastor arrested in sex sting files to erase police records; 13 others convicted in same operation Morrissey to keep ‘open mind’ on abortion ban proposals, raising stakes of Virginia special election Virginians could receive free, discounted internet through this government program Report: 4 Hampton Roads cities among best cities for jobs in 2023 What can’t the House do without a Speaker? No injuries after mobile home fire on News Rd in James City County Officials: Utah father killed wife, mother-in-law and 5 children in murder-suicide Lobbyists relish return to Capitol after years of COVID restrictions Trump’s abortion remarks underscore political peril for GOP Prince Harry says William attacked him during argument: Report Photos: Thousands mourn Benedict XVI at funeral celebrated by pope