Fewer Children Had Health Insurance In 2018 Than Year Before, Census Data Shows
After years of decline, rates of uninsured children on on the rise. Immigrants and Hispanics saw large growth, possibly because of Trump administration policies. (Image credit: FS Productions/Getty...
View ArticleWilbur Ross At The Center Of Another Political Storm, This Time About The...
Ross is under the microscope again — this time for reportedly pressuring government scientists to back President Trump over a misleading tweet about Hurricane Dorian. (Image credit: Win McNamee/Getty...
View ArticleHer Own Toy Story: How A 6-Year-Old Girl's Letter Launched 'Plastic Army Women'
A handwritten letter to BMC Toys sent by a 6-year-old girl from Arkansas wondering where the female toy solders are prompted soul-searching and eventually a new contingent of Plastic Army Women....
View ArticleLiberty’s Falwell says he’s target of ‘attempted coup,’ calls for FBI probe...
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. said Tuesday that he is asking the FBI to investigate what he called a “criminal” smear campaign orchestrated against him by several...
View ArticleMass Stampede At Iraqi Shia Shrine Kills More Than 30 Pilgrims
The stampede occurred during a procession commemorating the death of the Prophet Mohammad's grandson in the year 680. (Image credit: Anmar Khalil/AP)
View ArticleCongressional Black Caucus marks 400th anniversary of slaves’ arrival in US
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — From the voices of Howard University’s choir to the resonating sound of drums, African culture encompassed the Capitol on Tuesday as the Congressional Black Caucus commemorated...
View ArticleMan seriously hurt in shooting near Lake Edward in Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after being found shot in the Lake Edward area of Virginia Beach, off Newtown Road. As of 8:30 p.m., police said the...
View ArticleEx-USC Doctor Accused Of Sexually Abusing Hundreds Of Women Surrenders...
"On behalf of California consumers, the Board achieved the highest level of patient protection with the surrender of [George] Tyndall's license," the California Medical Board executive director said....
View ArticleGOP’s Murphy wins Jones’ former NC congressional seat
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Republicans won a vacant North Carolina House seat in a special election on Tuesday. But that victory was expected, and all eyes were on another House race in the state that could...
View ArticlePatriots’ Antonio Brown accused of rape by former trainer
New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown has been accused of rape by a former trainer. Britney Taylor says Brown sexually assaulted her on three occasions, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday...
View ArticlePrice named Chesapeake’s new city manager
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Chesapeake City Council named a new city manager on Tuesday night. Christopher Price will take over for the retiring James Baker. Price has worked in Prince William County...
View ArticleRepublican Dan Bishop Wins North Carolina Special Congressional Election
Bishop eked out a victory in the closely watched, scandal-plagued race that was actually the final uncalled contest of the 2018 midterms. Republicans have held the seat for decades. (Image credit:...
View ArticleSkydive Suffolk helps Hurricane Dorian survivors in the Bahamas
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Skydive Suffolk made their way to the Bahamas to help those struggling to survive after Hurricane Dorian left many with nothing. “We were the first ones into a lot of these...
View ArticleJackson returns to coaching at his alma mater
PORTSMOUTH (WAVY) — When Robert Jackson last walked off the sideline three years ago, he thought that was it. The long-time head coach at Salem High School felt his time as a football coach was...
View ArticlePortsmouth city council wants more discussion for relocation of city hall,...
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — More time, that’s what Portsmouth city leaders say is needed to figure out the future of new city hall and public safety buildings. This comes after a public hearing on...
View ArticleState regulators hear case from Dominion Energy to raise profit margins for...
RICHMOND, Va. — Dominion Energy, Virginia’s largest utility company, went before regulators Tuesday to ask if the company can take in more profits. The State Corporation Commission heard from Dominion...
View ArticleBenjamin Netanyahu Vows To Annex Part Of West Bank If He Wins Reelection
The Israeli prime minister made the controversial pledge just a week before the country's general election. It would leave a future Palestinian state surrounded by Israeli territory. (Image credit:...
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