New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial
We conclude that the trial court erroneously admitted testimony of uncharged, alleged prior sexual acts against persons other ...
Virginia’s first Del Taco restaurant set to open in Chesapeake
After some challenges, franchisee Steve Kissel said the partners are ready to open the first Del Taco in Virginia.
Venice tests a 5-euro entry fee for day-trippers as the city grapples with overtourism
Venice launched a pilot program Thursday to charge day-trippers a 5-euro (around $5.35) entry fee that authorities hope will ...
Virginia Beach mom started nonprofit to help families dealing with childhood cancer
Crissy Johnson started MomAdvocate Foundation in 2020 to provide support that could have helped her when her son, David, was ...
Hamas official says group would lay down its arms if an independent Palestinian state is established
Khalil al-Hayya said Hamas would accept “a fully sovereign Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza Strip and the return ...
Jury rejects Virginia woman’s lawsuit accusing school system of ignoring her sexual assault claims as a middle schooler
A jury rejected a woman’s lawsuit seeking tens of millions of dollars from Virginia’s largest school system over allegations ...
Hamas official says group would lay down its weapons if a two-state solution is implemented
Khalil al-Hayya said Hamas would accept “a fully sovereign Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza Strip and the return ...
Today’s weather: A cool and breezy day
Highs will struggle to reach 60 today, about 10 degrees cooler than yesterday. Expect partly cloudy skies with slim rain ...
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 a new rest and recreation den ...
He thinks his wife died in an understaffed hospital. Now he’s trying to change the industry.
For the past year, police Detective Tim Lillard has spent most of his waking hours unofficially investigating his wife’s death. The question has never been exactly how Ann Picha-Lillard died, but ...
University of Virginia expels 1 fraternity and suspends 3 others over hazing concerns
The University of Virginia says concerns about hazing have prompted the school to terminate one local fraternity and suspend ...
Editorial: As Amazon’s HQ2 hiring slows, a sound deal protects state taxpayers
When the commonwealth enters into an agreement on a large-scale, multi-year economic development project, it’s essential any ...