WAVY.com Articles: May 16, 2024

Barge, dock damaged in Norfolk fire 3 injured in Route 58 crash in Suffolk CNU softball opens up NCAA tournament play with 4-1 win over John Jay ‘Don’t poke the bear’: Black bear wandering through Chesapeake Bird flu is spreading, but should you be worried? Teen texts 911, saves self from human trafficking in California: authorities Texas Democrat accuses Abbott of ‘alliance with white nationalists’ over pardon Cicadas: When are they the loudest? Undercover buy nets DEA two suspected traffickers, 21 kilos of meth Texas Gov. Abbott pardons man who shot, killed BLM protester in 2020 Wages are keeping up with rent in only these 6 large US cities Whoopi Goldberg on Harrison Butker remarks: ‘These are his beliefs and he’s welcome to them’ Military veterans call out Gov. Youngkin, General Assembly over changes to education benefits program New York dog gets City Council honor for rat kills in war against vermin New federal grant to help ready migrants for US citizenship House passes TICKET Act targeting hidden concert fees Report: Prosecution of DEA drug cases down Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in historic shift USPS workers in Rhode Island charged in mail theft ring; authorities estimate losses to be ‘massive’ Blue Bell releases new flavor following ‘huge success’ of Dr Pepper variety These are the most popular baby names in all 50 states, according to the Social Security Administration The best Solo Stove deals of Memorial Day 2024 Teen with heart defect died after eating spicy tortilla chip, autopsy finds Iconic Mirage closing this summer to make way for Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas A coastal motif is in for spring — here’s how to get the look Baby Deer, Quiet Turkeys, and Vampires Catch Fish! ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ coming to Netflix Forecast: Rain, storms could impact NASCAR All-Star Race Week in North Wilkesboro Task force seizes 13 guns, 133 lbs in marijuana and cocaine in Bedford County Biden administration ends solar tariff exemption Norfolk mother frustrated with Nevada district attorney’s office as calls about murdered daughter’s case go unanswered Lawsuit claims Omega violates federal law by sending Bay profits to Canada Children with special needs at higher risk for drowning Apple users report iMessage outage Jeffries calls on Johnson to honor police who defended Capitol on Jan. 6 Study: More people dying on Hampton Roads highways Suspect in FedEx sweatshirt stole package from Langley base housing, sheriff’s office says Advocates push for radiation poisoning compensation 3 convicted after string of Suffolk armed robberies ‘Reach, throw, don’t go’: YMCA stresses water safety for kids Biden administration looks to speed review of asylum cases with new dedicated docket Biden blocks special counsel interview tapes release Congestion, crashes backed up traffic throughout region Thursday Tensions boil over as Michael Cohen, Trump attorney spar during cross-exam Bipartisan bill aims to reduce police staffing shortages House GOP tries to undo White House weapons block to Israel Rev. Billy Graham statue replaces divisive NC governor Indy 500 fans recall Speedway in the Month of May NASCAR All-Star Race weekend kicks off with Fan Fest in North Wilkesboro Son suspected of stabbing father to death in Newport News NFD: 3 people and 3 pets displaced after house fire Simone Biles is stepping into the Olympic spotlight again Unbearable sight: Bear spotted near Chesapeake school Biden announces ‘major step’ toward reclassifying marijuana CAIR condemns GOP call to probe finances of student protesters Cape Hatteras National Seashore warns of hazards, including septic systems, on beach Beloved NASCAR ticket clerk Lightnin’ Epton dies at 103 Full Norfolk Greek Festival won’t be held in 2024; drive-thru event this weekend House GOP looks to undercut McCarthy-Biden deal for 2025 funding Community Connection: YSC Oyster and Pig Roast Valuables Appraised at Upcoming Event IAHR: Taylor Walkup-Amos Ford recalls hybrids over software issue putting them into neutral unexpectedly Pet Pal: Sophie Linking HR Professionals with Businesses Saturday Outdoor Movie Series coming to Suffolk Artistic swimmer Megumi Field was born ready to compete Learning about Endangered Species at the Virginia Aquarium Forecast: Rain, storms could impact NASCAR All-Star Race Week in North Wilkesboro Gorsuch, Alito break from conservatives on CFPB ruling 757 Sober Ride offers Lyft credit for Memorial Day holiday Dow hits 40,000 for the first time as Wall Street drifts higher Court rejects parents’ attempt to opt kids out of LGBTQ-inclusive reading assignments North Carolina could ban face masks in public, even when used for medical reasons Major changes coming to Visa: How will it affect you? These are the most beautiful restaurants in the US, according to OpenTable McDonald’s announces ‘Grandma McFlurry’: But what’s in it? How AI could make workers more productive – but paid less Phillip Phillips to perform ‘God Bless America’ at Indy 500 Top-Tested Yoga Products Supreme Court upholds Consumer Financial Protection Bureau funding, rejecting GOP challenge Oh, whale! Humpback whale skull found on Cape Hatteras Diver Andrew Capobianco ready to ‘manage the distractions’ Award-winning gospel singer Shirley Caesar coming to Chesapeake Robotics students are cracking the code to creativity in recent competition Blog: A decent 2 days. Rain returns this weekend. Biden and Trump to face off in debates ‘That was a lie!’ Trump attorney blows up at Michael Cohen during hush money trial Some Hampton Roads historical sites deemed ‘under threat’ Two dead in single-vehicle crash in JCC on Pocahontas Trail Southampton County receives more than $3.2M for new state forest After another rain-soaked session, Indy 500 drivers give it another try Thursday Here are the prominent Republicans backing Biden over Trump The Memo: Why Biden and Trump agreed to debate Man hurt following early morning shooting in Newport News Police: 1 dead in Chesapeake crash MacArthur Center redevelopment still likely several years away, city official says No kidding! Highway herd of sheep, goats gather on I-64 near High Rise Bridge Elizabeth City man sentenced in 2019 assault