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What’s fueling this year’s ‘extremely active’ hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean?
Weather and climate researchers have released their predictions of the 2024 season that begins Saturday, and they don't look good.
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FDA warns parents to avoid infant formula distributed by Texas company due to contamination
The Food and Drug Administration issued the alert Friday on Crecelac Infant Powdered Goat Milk Infant Formula, after a sample collected from a Texas store tested positive for cronobacter, which can cause deadly infections in babies.
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Q&A: These researchers examined 20 years of data same-sex marriage. They didn’t find any harms
In 2004, only 31% of Americans supported same-sex marriage, while 60% were opposed, according to a Pew Research Center poll.
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Today’s weather: Enjoy the weather — it’ll be great Friday and this weekend
Highs will climb back to the low and mid 80s and humidity will return next week. Our chances for showers and storms will increase, with the biggest chance late in the week.
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Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia registers as independent, citing ‘partisan extremism’
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia says he has registered as an independent, raising...
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UVA to pay $9M related to shooting that killed 3 football players, wounded 2 students
The school will pay $2 million each to the families of the three football players...
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Hickory, Cox boys and First Colonial, Great Bridge girls will play region rematches in state tennis semifinals
The Hawks and Falcons will square off Monday at Hickory for a berth in the...
Crime and Public Safety
U.S. Marshals looking for Hampton Wingstop shooting suspect
The U.S. Marshal Service is searching for Isaiah Daqwon Harris, 26, in connection to a...
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Cartoon: Bill Walton
Cartoon by Steve Breen for June 1, 2024.
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Column: Supreme Court’s legitimacy hangs in the balance
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Column: Calls for Supreme Court ‘ethics reform’ are disingenuous
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Letters for June 1: The Supreme Court is losing trust, respect
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Florida sheriff’s office fires deputy who fatally shot airman at home
A Florida sheriff on Friday fired a deputy who fatally shot an airman at his...
Military
Houthis say they attacked USS Eisenhower in Red Sea after deadly strikes
There’s no indication the ship was damaged or close to being hit.
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Avoid itchy bug bites with these organic repellents
Organic repellents work with plant-based ingredients to keep bugs away and deter them from biting...