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Opera on landmark ‘Loving v. Virginia’ Supreme Court case making world premiere in Norfolk
The new opera, "Loving v. Virginia," is about the precedent-setting 1967 U.S. Supreme Court decision and will make its world premiere Friday at the Harrison Opera House in Norfolk.
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US filings for jobless benefits inch up as labor market remains strong despite fears of downturn
U.S. applications for jobless benefits rose modestly as business continue to retain workers despite economic fears.
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In rare criticism of Putin, Trump urges the Russian leader to ‘STOP!’ after a deadly attack on Kyiv
Trump took to social media to urge Russia's Putin to stop attacking Ukraine after deadly overnight mission.
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Newport News approves 620-unit housing development at historic Endview Plantation
The City Council voted unanimously to move forward with the project, despite concerns from residents on the project's traffic impacts.
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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
Youngkin touts success of Virginia gang and immigration sweep with over 500 arrests
Of the 521 arrests made, the governor's office said 132 were gang-affiliated, including MS-13 and...
Sports
Larry Rubama: 2025 NFL draft could be a special one for 757
Several players with ties to Hampton Roads, including Ashton Jeanty, KeAndre Lambert-Smith and LaMareon James,...
757Teamz
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
Fun to Do: Taste of India, a Journey tribute and more
Coming up: The 16th annual Taste of India, Suffolk Earth and Arts Festival, a new...
Opinion
Editorial: ‘Screen-Free Week’ is a good start, but families must work to change behaviors
The hope is that more parents will establish and enforce rules about how much time...
National News
Today in History: April 24, the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin
Irish republicans launched the Easter Rising, a rebellion against British rule in Ireland.
Military
Military tattoo to hail 250th year of Army, Navy and Marines with pipes, bands and drill
In 1775, the Continental Congress, foreseeing war with England, signed into existence an army, a...
National Politics
A dozen states sue the Trump administration to stop tariff policy
The lawsuit claims the tariff policy is unlawful and has brought chaos to the American...
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