WAVY.com Articles: November 1, 2023

Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged, though experts still foresee hikes Portsmouth man sentenced for wire fraud, identity theft Texas Rangers win first World Series title with 5-0 win over Diamondbacks VB Human Services hosting conversation about cannabis Nov. 4 Hardee’s Player of the Week: Warhill’s unique star quarterback Liam Francisque James Taylor sings national anthem at Maine high school football game Week 9: Washington Huddle web exclusive VB Building 2 renovations nearly finished, complete re-design after 5/31 tragedy Dog food sold nationwide recalled due to possible salmonella risk Man who hid in recycling bin after high-speed chase with Norfolk police pleads guilty Democrats scrap plans to vote on Greene censure resolution Black Diamond Weekend set to start in Virginia Beach Effort to expel George Santos from the House fails House passes legislative branch funding bill  Parents voice new allegations against Virginia Beach bus driver Man burglarizes home, leaves behind warrant with his name on it: police Most Mexicans feel unsafe, especially in drug cartel areas, survey says Republicans help torpedo resolution to censure Tlaib over Israel criticism ‘Ferris Bueller,’ ‘Succession’ actor crashes into Hollywood pizza shop: TMZ Bob Knight, legendary former Indiana University basketball coach, dies Shooter in Mt. Vernon Ave killing found guilty of murder Toyota recalling nearly 1.9M RAV4s over possible fire hazard Shark caught on video eating a turtle prompts beach warning in Hawaii On deck: The Navy experience Donald Trump Jr. testifies in his father’s civil fraud trial Senate passes first government funding package, setting up clash with House GOP  IRS announces changes to 2024 retirement contribution limits How long will Halloween Candy stay safe to eat after Oct. 31? Wildfire grows to 491 acres in Pulaski, 50% contained Some Instagram and Facebook users can get rid of ads for $10. Would you pay? Albemarle Area United Way receives $10,000 grant Trump White House aide points finger at Jan. 6 National Guard call-up in 14th Amendment trial Colonial Williamsburg launches $600 million ‘Power of Place’ campaign DiGiorno releasing Thanksgiving pizza with all the fixings Chesapeake Public School hosts event for new school building Judge unloads on prosecution in Rivers Casino embezzlement case Judge denies motion to dismiss Trump’s Colorado 14th Amendment case At AI summit, nations set new global initiatives to reduce risk Cannabis Control Authority releases report with recommendations for lawmakers Youngkin issues directive to combat antisemitism, anti-religious bigotry throughout Virginia Police: JCC Papa John’s robbery suspect also robbed woman at Hampton ATM Trump endorses Mississippi governor ahead of Tuesday election Police documents reveal Maine gunman’s possible motive for targeting restaurant, bowling alley Dominion Energy: Wind turbine project to impact thousands, bring clean energy New Kent County implements speed cameras in school zones Senators discuss how climate change is impacting extreme weather Cooking spray burn victim awarded $7.1 million after can ‘exploded into a fireball’ Review: The tiny Honda MotoCompacto e-scooter goes big on fun Speaker Johnson tells Senate GOP that Israel money must move by itself  Suffolk’s closing schedule on Veterans and Election Day Amazon’s ‘Most Wished For’ bakeware is full of incredible picks Infant mortality rate rises for first time in 20 years: CDC Skip the tip? Your delivery could be slowed, DoorDash warns 14th Amendment applies to presidents, expert argues at Trump’s Colorado disqualification trial 1 dead in Kentucky coal preparation plant collapse Hey Barbie fans! The Dreamhouse Living Truck is stopping in Virginia Beach Virginia Living Museum holds groundbreaking ceremony for new Wild Care Center WATCH: Powell addresses latest Federal Reserve interest rate decision Rep. Ken Buck won’t run for reelection, criticizing GOP’s election denialism Dozens of bird names to change in purge of former enslavers, racists Supreme Court appears inclined to refuse ‘Trump too small’ trademark Starbucks holiday drinks (and holiday cups!) hit stores tomorrow En Punto: Las noticias más importantes de la semana del 1 de noviembre Jason Aldean says he would only change one thing about controversial ‘Try That in a Small Town’ music video Amazon launches big deals on toys ahead of the holiday season It’s the last month of hurricane season, but the tropics remain active College-Bound Grads Wedding Dresses and Bridal Gowns Chinese Hot Pot and Korean BBQ This is North Carolina’s most banned book 12th Annual Party in the Park Understanding Medicare Enrollment Holiday Ice Cream Flavors Gloucester woman wins lottery twice within a week Don’t trash your pumpkins. Do this instead Suffolk 13-year-old charged with threatening to bomb school Norfolk casino developers submit ‘preliminary’ site plan again to city Heavily armed man found dead at Colorado amusement park may have left message on wall, sheriff says Trump tells judge in fraud case to leave his children alone Mean Girls cast reunite for ‘totally fetch’ Walmart commercial Creed coming to Virginia Beach during 2024 tour North Dakota woman accused of fatally poisoning boyfriend over $30 million inheritance Bipartisan legislation seeks to create children’s immigration court Schumer leads 23 senators in demanding FTC probe of oil industry mergers  New Virginia Beach EMS academy accepting applications Trump sues over efforts to keep him off Michigan ballot 60 years later, new documentary colorizes JFK’s final hours Why Mariah Carey nearly didn’t record “All I Want for Christmas Is You” What is a Sundog and how do they form? Driver left scene of Middlesex crash that left 1 dead, another hurt, police say Truck driver’s dash cam captures intense crash on Colorado highway Opening statements of Kaitlin Armstrong murder trial in Texas Police: Man shot on Ashwood Drive in Hampton What is No-Shave November, and where did it come from? New details revealed in Matthew Perry’s death; cause not yet determined Suspect driving stolen Charger from VB gets away after Southampton pursuit Blog: Colder air keeps pouring in. Freeze tonight. Cinema Cafe in Hampton has closed Lego Store opens in Virginia Beach Maryland veteran who was 2nd person to have pig heart transplant dies: hospital Watch: Were these drawings in a secret room done by Michelangelo? North Carolina’s top elevator official says he’ll no longer include his portrait in every lift Former NC private school worker pleads guilty to sexual battery Texas Senate votes to spend $1.5B to build more state border wall Migrants are regularly beaten by Mexico’s National Guard, Tijuana police, advocate says Migrant deaths double amid record heat, apprehensions ‘Pink Zone’ with LGBTQ+ bars proposed for downtown Tijuana Apple unveils its fastest iMac and MacBook Pro ever What was Heidi Klum’s Halloween costume this year? Biden heads to Minnesota in wake of Dean Phillips’s primary challenge Ohio abortion measure sparks early voting surge GOP sets political trap for Democrats with Israel bill Man reported missing in Newport News found safe This weekend: Fall festivals, ice hockey and 80s night!