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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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Global shares soar as investors bet on Fed’s rate cut in early summer
Global markets are higher, driven by hopes for the Fed to cut rates
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Canadians put off by Trump’s bluster and border arrests are booking far fewer US visits
There has been a big drop foreigners visiting the U.S. since Trump took office, and Canadians are no exception.
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Police arrest Hampton man following investigation of fatal crash on West Mercury Boulevard
Following an investigation of a fatal vehicle crash that happened at the intersection of West Mercury Boulevard and Martha Lee Drive, a man has been arrested.
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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")
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Norfolk mayor, top prosecutor trade barbs over shoplifting cases amid reelection bid
In the midst of a Commonwealth's Attorney election, Norfolk's mayor and top prosecutor are sparring...
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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,...
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Recipe: Kimchi and shrimp-fried rice stir-fry packs a protein punch
Kimchi adds a spicy kick to this easy shrimp and rice stir fry.
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Today in History: April 25, conference opens to create the Charter of the United Nations
During World War II, delegates from 50 countries opened a conference in San Francisco to...
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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
Texas lawmakers approve $1B private school voucher plan
The bill allows families to use public money to pay for private school tuition.
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