WAVY.com Articles: September 18, 2024

VDOE addresses school safety in final guidance on phone-free schools Virginia Department of Education releases cell phone-free policy Raccoon roundworm: What to know about the parasite that infected 2 in California House awards Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal in history-making vote Who are the witnesses on day 3 of the Titan disaster hearing? Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to remain in jail after second judge denies bail 23andMe board quits over plans to take DNA testing company private Adrian Wojnarowski leaving ESPN, heading to alma mater America’s top airports of 2024 ranked in JD Power satisfaction survey Amazon raising pay, offering free Prime to warehouse workers 19-year-old fighting for his life after hit-and-run, family needs help finding the driver NAS Oceana Air Show returns to the skies this weekend RFK Jr. says he’s helping Trump pick leaders of FDA, NIH, CDC BayPort Athlete of the Week: Salem Running Back Willie Moore Police ID man found dead on Railroad Avenue in Suffolk VB school officials say social media threats being investigated Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to new sex crime charge in New York Virginia Department of Elections receives package with ‘suspicious white substance’ inside Rivers Casino to participate in ‘beautification’ efforts for military and first responders House GOP torpedoes Speaker Johnson’s funding bill Ocean View businesses targeted in string of burglaries, suspect still at large Wanted or not, voters are getting applications for voting by mail Social media companies vow to combat foreign election interference Congress races to patch $3B Veterans Affairs shortfall Norfolk Animal Care Center ask community to donate NASA’s ‘Hidden Figures’ receive Congressional gold medal Body found near site of Kentucky highway shooting believed to be suspect: authorities Trump gifted handcuffs used to arrest ‘would-be assassin’ by sheriff’s office Iconic Tupperware Brands files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Waffles recalled in multiple states due to plastic contamination Person with ‘self-trained bomb-detecting dog’ accused of falsely reporting threat at Trump rally Indiana father dies after police encounter following seizure, attorney says Many Americans can now get a passport renewed online. Here’s who qualifies, what to know Coast Guard releases new video of Titan wreckage that confirmed ‘catastrophic loss’ Earth will soon have a ‘second moon’ — at least for a little while NASA’s ‘Hidden Figures’ to receive Congressional Gold Medals Second wave of device explosions hits Lebanon as Israel declares a ‘new phase’ of war $1.3M worth of cocaine found in trailer’s fifth wheel at Otay Mesa Harris to make abortion speech in Georgia after deaths of two women Sneak peek at new Nauticus exhibit, ‘Design, Build, Sail’ Second wave of deadly explosions hit Lebanon Harris and Trump continue to focus on swing states Encinitas dance studio continuing traditions of Ballet Folklorico Government funding fight heats up Big Game Bound: Jarrett Payton picks Week 3 winners Coffee lover? These are the best coffee cities in the US Virginia Beach schools superintendent addresses social media threats Deputies: Suspects wanted in connection to larceny at Williamsburg Walmart Fed cuts interest rates Norfolk’s Kim Keene, Paint Pink founder and artist, dies from cancer at 55 Intern Blog #1 (Orientation) Big Lots: 47 more stores across 19 states to close; total closures surpass 300 More fiscal intermediaries sue New York Health Department White House briefing delivered partially en español Fed Chair discusses key interest rate cut by 0.50, discusses future of Fed’s inflation fight Amazon is having a huge sale on Skechers, with shoes starting at $35 HRT’s new podcast is ‘Going Places’ Teamsters union skips endorsement in presidential race for first time since 1996 Two mobile homes engulfed in flames six hours apart in Isle of Wight Picture day photographer kicked out of Chesapeake school after ‘inappropriate comments’ En Punto: Las noticias más importantes de la semana del 18 de septiembre Emboldened Fed lowers interest rates by half-point Busch Gardens requiring chaperones during Howl-O-Scream after recent violence US Department of State launches online passport renewal for easier travel Hampton City Schools addresses false rumors impacting schools Small airplane lands at Myrtle Beach airport after door falls off, lands in Market Common yard, FAA says 2-year-old walked out of house after bedtime, killed in car crash Police in NYC seeking suspects accused of stealing, crashing subway train Kansas cult leaders convicted of forcing children to work 16-hour days without pay VCU to open Pharmacy Technician Training Program this month HRS: Pretty In Pink Women’s Empowerment Organization 400+ tons of sand delivered for Neptune Fest. sculpture competition HRS: Family finances HRS: Preparing for career success HRS: Support for Black businesses ‘It’s unacceptable’: Families of American hostages plead for their return Parker McCollum show in Portsmouth postponed Former VB officer pleads guilty to child sex crimes, having bestiality images Boar’s Head permanently discontinuing liverwurst after fatal listeria outbreak DOJ sues cargo ship owner, manager over Baltimore bridge collapse Virginia Beach launches a small business grant program Hampton police seek ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect in robbery Norfolk police seek help identifying man behind multiple business break-ins Chesapeake kids who had lemonade money stolen presented award Trump returns to the campaign trail after apparent assassination attempt Amtrak to offer limited-time sale for travel between Newport News and Washington D.C. Blog: Lingering showers today & Thursday. Former Henrico Police employee arrested for allegedly trying to meet minor for sex New videos shed light on Irvo Otieno’s time at Henrico hospital and jail before in-custody death   Man accused of killing Cleveland officer ruled incompetent to stand trial: I-Team Taylor Swift, Brittany Mahomes underscore dividing lines: Can Democrats and Republicans be friends? Russians made viral video falsely accusing Harris of a hit-and-run: Microsoft Newport News parents concerned about safety after teens killed Multiple vehicle crashes cause delays on I-64 NSU kicks off “Now Is Our Time” fundraising campaign Multi-vehicle crash causes delays at the HRBT Johnson tees up rescheduled funding bill vote as critics dig in Trump quips he wishes Biden hadn’t called him: ‘He was so nice to me’ State of emergency declared at NC coast after ‘firehose’ storm hits; 50+ roads still closed Titan tragedy could have been prevented, ex-employee testifies Superbugs could kill 40 million people by 2050, study estimates SEE IT: Dashcam shows 8-year-old driving to Target Wendy Williams documentary ‘humiliated’ her for little profit, complaint alleges Titan tragedy may have been prevented if OSHA investigated claims, ex-employee says Trump makes pitch to NY voters: ‘What the hell do you have to lose?’ You – and your kids – can lock, hide apps on iPhone now: What to know Josh Stein won’t debate Mark Robinson after lieutenant governor posts X video calling for one ‘Confidential’ complaint with US Inspector General was ‘of a similar nature’ to NCDHHS findings in investigation of Robinson’s wife’s nonprofit Mizzou fan rescues ESPN personality from choking on food Starbucks drops 2024 Halloween merch and it’s spookier than ever Harris says voters should make sure Trump ‘can’t have that microphone again’ California school mourns death of student who appeared on ‘America’s Got Talent’ Oops, they did it again: Fisher-Price drops Britney Spears Little People set HPD: Person facing multiple charges after elderly Hampton couple’s dog killed in scary dog attack American cheese on burgers: Good or bad? Lawsuit accuses Miley Cyrus of copyright infringement over hit song ‘Flowers’ Florida sheriff fed up with school shooting hoaxes posts boy’s mugshot to social media Friday Night Flights Top 10 Plays: Sept. 13