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Former Suffolk city attorney sentenced for child sex solicitation case
A former Virginia city attorney pleaded guilty to sexual solicitation of a minor in Harford County Circuit Court on Friday after sending explicit photos to Sheriff's Office investigators posing as a 14-year-old boy.
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Man dies following shooting on South Street in Hampton
A man died Sunday evening following a shooting in the 600 block of South Street.
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Virginia couple's plans to open 'glampground' turned down
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to deny a permit that would have allowed the "glampground."
Iran
Trump says he’s called off Iran strike planned for Tuesday at request of Gulf allies
Trump said he was calling off the planned strike at the request of allies.
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Photos: USS Gerald R Ford Strike Group returns from 11-month deployment
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Business
Snap, YouTube settle school-social media suit ahead of trial
The settlements are the latest in a busy year for child safety-related litigation.
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Quick Fix: Spring chicken salad
The chicken is tossed in a tangy dressing that lightly coats every ingredient.
Sports
David Teel: Mike Young talks Virginia Tech’s offseason and why he declined NIT
Hokies' coach applauds Kuol Atak's shooting, Miles Heide's basketball IQ and Isaiah Elohim's all-around game,...
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757Teamz baseball Top 15: Cox still No. 1, Walsingham wins 8th consecutive state title to move up
Cox and Western Branch still at 1-2, Walsingham Academy moves to No. 3 after the...
Virginia Politics
Days to go, and Spanberger has dozens of bills still to consider
The deadline for Spanberger to act on roughly two dozen bills, which she wanted the...
Immigration
US-Mexico border wall construction is desecrating sacred sites, Indigenous leaders say
Construction accelerated after the DHS waived cultural and environmental laws.
Military
4 crew members eject safely after two Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho
The crew members were in stable condition, base officials said.
Opinion
Cartoon: Gerrymandering
Cartoon by Michael Ramirez for May 19, 2026.
Election
Williamsburg Mayor Douglas Pons says he won’t seek reelection
Doug Pons announced he will not seek another mayoral term after 16 years on Williamsburg...
National News
Former Hartford police officer charged in fatal shooting of a Black man in mental distress
The shooting sparked public outcry and questions about Hartford's response to mental health crises.
National Politics
Senate confirms Trump’s pick to lead federal land agency as drilling and mining expand
The vote confirmed Steve Pearce as head of the Bureau of Land Management Monday.
