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Challengers in Virginia’s 3rd District say after 3 decades, new leadership needed
Democrat Bobby Scott has represented Virginia's 3rd Congressional District for more than 30 years. Three challengers — Republican Edwin Rivera and independents Makiba Gaines and Stephen Woll — say it's time for a change.
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Crime and Public Safety
New York woman found guilty of getting military training from ISIS in Syria
Halina Salman, 27, wearing a light purple hijab and pink hoodie, broke down crying as the jury left the room. Salman now faces up to 10 years in federal prison.
Local News
Former Newport News firefighter sentenced to life for sexually abusing, filming infant
Former Newport News firefighter Alex Buenaga was sentenced to life in prison on Monday for sexually abusing an infant, filming the abuse, and distributing the child sexual abuse material online.
Business
Cookie Plug’s first Virginia store closes after opening last year
Cookie Plug, a bakery chain that started in California, closed its Virginia Beach store.
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Photos: Class 5 and 6 Region A cross country meet at Bells Mill Park
The Class 5 and 6 Region A cross country meet took place at Bells Mill Park in Chesapeake, Va., on Oct. 24, 2026. Kellam won the girls Class 5 Region A team title, while Princess Anne's Penelope Channell won the... -
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Restaurants, Food and Drink
Recipe: Make these whimsical Ghost Sugar Cookies for Halloween
Kids can help make these holiday treats, which are flavored with pumpkin spice.
Election
In Portsmouth, voters close ranks around Lucas family after indictment
Days after the announcement of an explosive federal indictment against Virginia Sen. Louise Lucas and...
Sports
David Teel: Versatile Chance Mallory ready for starting point guard role at UVA
"I think he’ll be a multi-time All-American — hopefully he’s at Virginia his whole career,"...
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High school scoreboard: Nansemond River, Maury field hockey teams clinch Class 5 state berths
The Warriors beat Woodside and the Commodores ousted Menchville, both by shutouts, in the Class...
Iran
Iran hails Tehran security talks as a step toward regional dialogue, and other Mideast news
The talks came amid growing speculation about the return to all-out war.
Virginia Politics
Bert Mizusawa: Better to have senator Trump listens to
He graduated at the top of his West Point class, but Bert Mizusawa took the...
Immigration
Alex Pretti’s parents say federal government is shielding agents involved in his killing
Court filings say the feds have stopped sharing evidence with state authorities.
Military
US military says 5 were killed by a strike on an alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific
The military did not provide evidence that the vessel was ferrying drugs.
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These top iPad stands make your tablet easier to use
An iPad stand can help make your iPad more visible and easier to use.
National Politics
Judge weighs whether California can count up to 20,000 ballots disputed by US government
The hearing Tuesday comes as mail-in voting is underway.