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US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire as Trump pulls back on threats
Since the war began, Trump has set a series of deadlines, only to back off.
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Man who co-founded Mexican drug cartel with ‘El Mencho’ pleads guilty in US to conspiracy charge
Erick Valencia Salazar pleaded guilty to a federal narcotics conspiracy charge.
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Future of Portsmouth Superfund contaminated scrapyard site will be discussed at public meeting
The scrapyard, which closed in 1999, would obtain scrap metal from military bases, electric power businesses and rail companies and process it so the metal could be reused.
Business
Travelers will face limits on how many chargers they can carry as airlines try to reduce fire risks
The FAA said more lithium battery incidents are reported every year, hitting 97 in 2025.
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Photos: Admirals defeat Thunder in Overtime
The Norfolk Admirals defeated the Adirondack Thunder 3-2 on an overtime goal by forward Brady Fleurent during the Admirals final home game of the season at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Va., on April 4, 2026. -
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Restaurants, Food and Drink
Recipe: A Vegetarian Buddha Bowl is a healthy, easy-to-make meal
Although the bowls are often artfully arranged, this version is casual.
Sports
David Teel: Show me the money! Michigan victory earns Big Ten rare championship trifecta
The Big Ten is the nation's wealthiest conference with nearly $1 billion in annual revenue,...
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Meet the 2026 All-Tidewater boys basketball teams
Norview's Keon Mitchell is the All-Tidewater Boys Basketball Player of the Year after leading the...
Virginia Politics
Trump’s election order will not impact voting in Virginia’s ongoing redistricting referendum
Several states, including Virginia, are suing President Donald Trump over an executive order that would...
Immigration
US still wants to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia, despite new agreement with Costa Rica
U.S. intends to deport Salvadoran national to Liberia, despite a Costa Rica agreement
Military
As Trump threatens Iran’s infrastructure, a Tehran couple wonders how to prepare
They're uncertain of how to prepare for the loss of electricity or major bridges.
Opinion
Election
Contentious, highly funded messaging marks Virginia’s redistricting referendum fight
Some mailers, billboards and yard signs frame Virginia's highly-partisan redistricting referendum as a form of...
National News
Eulogy for the CIA Factbook: The free standard for world facts, long an educational staple, is gone
There's much lamenting about the free source many used to check basic facts about countries.
National Politics
Judge refuses to block sending abortion pill by mail for now, but says FDA must finish review
In 2024, the nation’s top court refused to block filling prescriptions for mifepristone by mail.
