WAVY.com Articles: January 29, 2024

Classmates and community members gather to remember Hampton teen killed in shooting VB city charter takes center stage in Richmond Study finds microplastics in nearly all American proteins: meat, fish and plants VBPD wants to identify man who allegedly assaulted elderly woman Drone mix-up may have led to attack that killed 3 US troops in Jordan, report says Man shoots himself in neck while trying to steal car: Tennessee police Navy training item washed up on shore in Ocean View ‘Dear Stranger’: Community, eyewitnesses react to VB pier crash Group linked to 9 kidnappings in three states Liquor larceny suspects arrested in Smithfield St. Mary’s Home helps children thrive and reach fullest potential Toyota urges owners to stop driving these models until air bags are replaced Nicki Minaj continues Megan Thee Stallion feud with ‘Big Foot’ diss MrBeast collaboration with Stumble Guys continues with last phase of project Why did ‘Take Our Border Back’ convoy start in Hampton Roads? There are local connections Do solar eclipse glasses expire? Democrats see ‘no evidence’ as they counter Mayorkas impeachment articles ‘Can you stay just one more day?’: Paid family, medical leave bills advance in Virginia Police: 21YO man walks into hospital with gunshot wound Actor Chris Evans waves off potential political bid: ‘I don’t think so’ Cold case unit solves Rhode Island man’s 1991 murder New fuel safety concern for kerosene heaters, other appliances Immigration bill could be killed by Trump loyalists East Palestine train derailment one year later Tax season is here, IRS says it should be easier 1st certified binational marathon on Southwest border set for February VSP issues missing/endangered alert for 17YO boy Biden weighs high-stakes response to Iran after US troops killed in Jordan A California city is about to have all fruit trees stripped Drone strike kills three Americans Pentagon names US troops killed in Jordan drone attack Long-term traffic shifts to begin for Norfolk Express Lane project Arrests made after 6 people found slain in California’s Mojave Desert Michigan GOP turmoil threatens effort to flip state for Trump Coyote sightings on the rise in Portsmouth Norfolk Public Schools to require parents/guardians at basketball games What happens to Olympic medals now that Russian skater Valieva has been sanctioned for doping? Walmart’s secret sale on outdoor furniture is good enough to start planning for spring Paris Olympic medals headed in big numbers to United States and China in one forecast Grant Hill explains the decision surrounding Draymond Green’s omission from the Olympic pool Man missing since Jan. 9 found dead in Elizabeth City Ex-IRS contractor who leaked tax return information of Trump, rich people gets five years in prison VBPD releases underwater video of car that went off pier, looking into possible connection with missing person Anti-Muslim bias complaints jumped 178 percent at end of 2023: Report US warns travelers of uptick in murders in the Bahamas Car driving off Virginia Beach pier sparks discussion on mental health Preparing Students for Life What is Tower 22, the military base in Jordan where 3 US troops were killed? First Ever “Naval Air Force Atlantic” Essay Contest Providing a Collage of Services Pilot believes he found Amelia Earhart’s plane on the ocean floor Former Arlington basketball coach charged with sex crimes; police searching for more victims Amazon’s ‘Top 100’ Valentine’s list makes it so easy to shop N. Scott Momaday, 1st Native American to win fiction Pulitzer Prize, dead at 89 Defense Secretary Austin back to work after cancer procedure, meets with NATO leader Biden publishes watered-down gas stove efficiency rule Dying thief who admitted stealing ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers in Minnesota won’t go to prison Portsmouth City Council votes to rescind city assessor job offer Congress works toward a border deal 13 face federal drug, gun charges in Myrtle Beach-based investigation Navy drops high school diploma requirement to help meet recruitment goals Woman charged in connection with deadly Norfolk crash FBI: Sextortion cases rise in Hampton Roads, parts of U.S. Figure skater Valieva disqualified in Olympic doping case. Russians to lose team gold to US Deadly drone strike in the Middle East Kaine’s amendment to maintain congressional oversight of foreign military assistance sees growth in support Central Park 5 exoneree Yusef Salaam says he was stopped by police without explanation Why Chinese spy balloons are back in force over Taiwan  Pineville Walmart employee shot during scuffle sparked over stolen chicken: Police Shenandoah National Park looking for campground hosts ‘Rage’ abortion donations dry up, leaving funds struggling to meet demand Princess Kate leaves London hospital after abdominal surgery Harry S. Truman to undergo refueling and complex overhaul What to expect as sports betting begins in North Carolina Blog: Cooler today with a breezy wind WATCH: Nikki Haley speaks at Coastal Carolina University IRS to roll out free tax filing program in 12 states: How it works For Johnson, the road gets rougher from here  X blocks searches of Taylor Swift to combat explicit deepfakes Senate GOP looks to Wisconsin to set 2024 candidate map in stone Trial to begin for 2 accused of killing Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay over 20 years ago