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Virginia General Assembly grounded to halt in apparent conflict over judicial nominee’s religion
As the delay dragged on, House Speaker Don Scott, D-Portsmouth, told reporters he was hearing rumors that Virginia Beach Republicans in the Senate were concerned, specifically, about the fact that Aaron Kass is Jewish, saying that there was already Jewish representation on the bench.
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How soon will prices rise as a result of President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs?
Short answer: It depends. Answering that and other questions about Trump’s tariff policy.
Politics
Democrats demoralized by Trump get a boost from Wisconsin voters and Cory Booker’s speech
Democratic leaders are sharing a rare moment of relief — if not celebration.
Local News
Annual She-Crab Soup Classic brings Food Network celebrity chef to Virginia Beach
The annual event is from noon to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at 31st Street park at the Oceanfront.
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![Ocean Lakes midfielder Sydney Hunn (8) controls the ball as she runs from the defense of Western Branch defender Brinley Miller (10). Ocean Lakes faced Western Branch at Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on April 1, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "HSSOC WB at OL")
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![Max Ketcherside holds his daughter, Della Ketcherside, 2, on his shoulders for a stroll under the cherry trees at Cherry Blossom Festival at Red Wing Park in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on March 29, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Cherry Blossom Festival 2025")
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Crime and Public Safety
Police launch homicide investigation after man shot and killed at Norfolk 7-Eleven
Police responded Monday night to a report of a man who was shot at a...
Sports
Norfolk State guard wins Lou Henson Award as top mid-major player
Brian Moore Jr. averaged 18.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3 assists per game and led...
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High school scoreboard: Gloucester boys overcome No. 15 Smithfield by a run
No. 5 Great Bridge defeated No. 11 Lafayette in a 2-0 boys soccer shutout after...
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Fun to Do: Katt Williams, wine expo, ‘The Sound of Music’ and more
Coming up: Actor, rapper and comedian Katt Williams brings his “Heaven on Earth” tour to...
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Einstein called it his “biggest blunder.” Now a Berkeley Lab breakthrough is shedding light on the mysteries of dark energy and cosmic expansion
If dark energy were a universal constant, then the separation between galaxies would be uniform...
Military
Law firms fear Trump orders could affect security clearances of lawyers who are military reservists
It’s an example of the sweeping and sometimes unintended consequences Trump's executive orders.
National Politics
Once common, now unusual: Conservative candidate firmly concedes Wisconsin Supreme Court election
Onstage, as his supporters yelled, Schimel shook his head and left no uncertainty he’d lost.
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