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Newport News Shipbuilding delivers 1st Virginia-class submarine built to include women
The delivery comes as the Newport News shipyard and other shipbuilders face major delays. Blocks four and five of Virginia-class submarines, the Navy said earlier this month, are delayed 24-36 months.
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![By planning a vacation fund, you can make progress on debt and still enjoy some of the fruits of your labor. By planning a vacation fund, you can make progress on debt and still enjoy some of the fruits of your labor.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/GettyImages-2109330103.jpg?w=525)
How you can prioritize debt and still take a vacation
By planning a vacation fund, you can make progress on debt and still enjoy some of the fruits of your labor.
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![President Joe Biden at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner President Joe Biden at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/US-NEWS-BIDEN-CORRESPONDENTS-DINNER-ANALYSIS-GET.jpg?w=525)
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Analysis: What to watch during what could be Biden’s final White House correspondents’ dinner
Here are three things to watch for during official Washington’s annual celebration of the First Amendment — and itself.
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![Neptune's Park is expected to reopen at the end of May, in time for the adventure sports festival Jackalope May 31-June 2, according to the city. Neptune's Park is expected to reopen at the end of May, in time for the adventure sports festival Jackalope May 31-June 2, according to the city.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/TVP-L-NW-NEPTUNES-PARK-0424-SMK-010.jpg?w=510)
Construction underway as Neptune’s Park gets a new stage canopy
Neptune's Park is expected to reopen at the end of May, in time for the adventure sports festival Jackalope May 31-June 2, according to the city.
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![President Joe Biden said Friday that he is willing to debate his presumptive Republican opponent, Donald Trump, later this fall – his most definitive comment yet on the issue. President Joe Biden said Friday that he is willing to debate his presumptive Republican opponent, Donald Trump, later this fall – his most definitive comment yet on the issue.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Biden_65605.jpg?w=525)
President Joe Biden says he’s ‘happy to debate’ Donald Trump. Trump says he’s ready to go
President Joe Biden said Friday that he is willing to debate his presumptive Republican opponent,...
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![Brian Earl, announced at W&M's new men's basketball coach March 27, named his four-man coaching staff this week and already has commitments from three transfers and two high school recruits. Brian Earl, announced at W&M's new men's basketball coach March 27, named his four-man coaching staff this week and already has commitments from three transfers and two high school recruits.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/TVP-L-SP-HU-WM-MBB-0111-KW-14.jpg?w=525)
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Brian Earl is off to a fast start as William & Mary’s new men’s basketball coach
Brian Earl, announced at W&M's new men's basketball coach March 27, named his four-man coaching...
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![Cape Henry and First Colonial, two of the top baseball teams in Hampton Roads, will come together on Saturday to honor former Patriots coach Norbie Wilson and raise money for Alzheimer's. Wilson was diagnosed with Alzheimer's eight years ago. Cape Henry and First Colonial, two of the top baseball teams in Hampton Roads, will come together on Saturday to honor former Patriots coach Norbie Wilson and raise money for Alzheimer's. Wilson was diagnosed with Alzheimer's eight years ago.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/TVP-L-SP-ALZHEIMERS-BASEBALL-0425_5e34dc.jpg?w=467)
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Rubama: As legendary coach Norbie Wilson battles Alzheimer’s, First Colonial, Cape Henry will play in his honor
Cape Henry and First Colonial, two of the top baseball teams in Hampton Roads, will...
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![Prosecutors say Nathan Poole was high on marijuana when he drove into a crosswalk and struck the two women. Cases in which drivers are charged with killing someone while high on marijuana are rare and can be challenging to prove because there's no legal standard for how much marijuana is too much for driving. Prosecutors say Nathan Poole was high on marijuana when he drove into a crosswalk and struck the two women. Cases in which drivers are charged with killing someone while high on marijuana are rare and can be challenging to prove because there's no legal standard for how much marijuana is too much for driving.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2022/08/23/JOCA52FTVFDNBK7HH7YXKOULOI.jpg?w=535)
Man who ran over 2 women in Virginia Beach’s Town Center found guilty of manslaughter
Prosecutors say Nathan Poole was high on marijuana when he drove into a crosswalk and...
Opinion
![Climate change and wealth inequality are huge problems in Hampton and Newport News. New funding will help those cities address them. Climate change and wealth inequality are huge problems in Hampton and Newport News. New funding will help those cities address them.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2021/08/30/2UW2U4O2PVFMHMKEQKT4JKIBP4.jpg?w=535)
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Editorial: Hampton, Newport News take aim at climate change and wealth inequality
Climate change and wealth inequality are huge problems in Hampton and Newport News. New funding...
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Column: Troops-to-Teachers would address educator shortage
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![Harvey Weinstein’s landmark New York sexual assault conviction was thrown out by an appeals court Thursday, and most of the dozens of civil cases filed against him since he became a central target in the #MeToo movement in 2017 have either been settled or dismissed. Harvey Weinstein’s landmark New York sexual assault conviction was thrown out by an appeals court Thursday, and most of the dozens of civil cases filed against him since he became a central target in the #MeToo movement in 2017 have either been settled or dismissed.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sexual_Misconduct_Weinstein_78819_bca528.jpg?w=525)
A look at past and future cases Harvey Weinstein has faced as his New York conviction is thrown out
Harvey Weinstein’s landmark New York sexual assault conviction was thrown out by an appeals court...
Military
![When the USS George Washington pushes off the Norfolk pier Thursday, it will deploy with a new rest and recreation den installed on board as part of a servicewide effort to improve sailor quality of life. When the USS George Washington pushes off the Norfolk pier Thursday, it will deploy with a new rest and recreation den installed on board as part of a servicewide effort to improve sailor quality of life.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/TVP-NW-NAVY-USO-CENTER-TOUR-KW-01.jpg?w=525)
When sailors deploy on USS George Washington, they will have a ‘good vibe’ recreation and gaming center
When the USS George Washington pushes off the Norfolk pier Thursday, it will deploy with...
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