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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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European benchmarks slide while Asia finishes mixed as uncertainty persists over Trump’s plans
Benchmarks fell in early Thursday trading in France, Germany and Britain, while U.S. futures also declined.
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China says there are no negotiations with the US over tariffs
China has denied President Trump’s assertion that the two sides were involved in active negotiations over tariffs.
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Two Norfolk railroad crossings closing temporarily for repairs
Two Norfolk railroad crossings will be closed temporarily for repairs on Wednesday and Thursday.
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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,...
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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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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...
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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
Veterans Affairs asks employees to report ‘anti-Christian bias’ for investigation by new task force
A rare department-wide email requested employees report any allegations of “anti-Christian discrimination."
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