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Norfolk School Board rejects Trump administration’s anti-DEI compliance letter
Norfolk's School Board voted 5-2 Wednesday night to reject signing the U.S Department of Education's certification letter to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs in public schools. The board voted to instead change the letter to say they'll comply with what state and federal courts have and will establish as law and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of...
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US to loosen rules on Tesla, other carmakers taking on China in race for self-driving cars
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the U.S. is in a race against China and U.S. automakers need less red tape.
Politics
Donald Trump’s trip to Pope Francis’ funeral puts a sharper focus on their clashes over the years
The clash in style between Donald Trump and Pope Francis and their positions come into focus as the president travels to Francis' funeral.
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Rep. Jen Kiggans talks clean energy with Hampton Roads industry leaders
At a roundtable discussion this week, Rep. Jen Kiggans discussed efforts to drum up more support for clean energy among Republicans. "It's really important that we use our voice even more loudly now," she said, noting the small Republican majority...
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![Gloucester baserunner Kyndall Sales (3) celebrates scoring a run in the seventh inning to take the lead over Menchville. Gloucester defeated Menchville 5-4 at Menchville High School in Newport News, Virginia, on April 22, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Red Lindsay")
Photos: Gloucester late runs secure win over Menchville
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![Christopher Newport’s Brenna Morefield, center, celebrates, along with teammates in the background, after Sammy Drew’s three-run homer in the third inning of a double header at Captains Park on Friday, April 18, 2025, in Newport News, Va. (Mike Caudill for The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Virginia Wesleyan vs Christopher Newport")
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![Old Dominion University Zach Leite (20) is congratulated by teammates after crossing home plate for the teams first run of the game. Old Dominion University faced Louisiana at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on April 17, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Louisiana at ODU")
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![Nurse Shannon Williams listens to 7-day-old Ivey Chavez’s heart and lungs at the Chavez home in Norfolk on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Williams is a nurse with the “First Year Focus” program that provides prenatal and postpartum services to expectant and new mothers who are in the Navy and Marine Corps. Both of Ivey’s parents, Isis and Enoc, are active-duty Navy. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "First Year Focus- Maternal Nusring Program")
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![Annamarie, left, and her dad, Gary Camen, sit with their dogs Juno, on the left, and Fred, on the right, during bark in the park day at Harbor Park on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Norfolk, Va. (Mike Caudill for The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Norfolk Tides vs Gwinnett Stripers")
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![Spectators take in a sunny day as the Norfolk Tides face the Gwinnett Stripers at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on April 10, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Gwinnett at Tides")
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![Jermaine Woods hands his son Jeremiah Woods, 7, an NSU basketball jersey before taking a family photo during a press conference officially introducing him as the new head women’s basketball coach at Norfolk State University on Monday, April 7, 2025. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Jermaine Woods NSU women’s bball")
Crime and Public Safety
Virginia Beach woman killed in pedestrian-vehicle crash, police say
The woman involved in the crash was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Sports
David Teel: From No. 1 to unchosen, NFL draft tales abound for 757 products
With every professional sports talent dispersal, especially the NFL’s, we should pause to recall that...
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757Teamz softball Top 15: Hickory, Kellam lose to Richmond-area power but remain 1-2
The one-run losses did not drop either team in this week's 757Teamz softball Top 15,...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Spatchcock a chicken for an easy — and inexpensive — meal for 4
This simple, budget-minded dinner for four is perfect for the first sunny days of spring.
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Ex-US Rep. George Santos faces sentencing for fraud after duping donors and voters
Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos is facing sentencing in federal court this week.
Military
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ban on transgender members of the military to take effect, for now
A federal judge blocked the ban in March.
National Politics
DNC chair rips vice chair David Hogg’s plan to challenge incumbent Democrats
A public feud between the new DNC boss and Hogg has escalated.
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