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Hundreds Attend Funeral For Pizol, A Disappearing Glacier

On Sunday, more than 200 people paid their respects at a ceremony to mark the "death" of the glacier in the Swiss Alps. Researchers say it's disappearing due to rising temperatures. (Image credit:...

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British Oil Tanker Seized By Iran Will Be Released Soon, Iranian Official Says

The Stena Impero was detained by Iran's Revolutionary Guards in the Strait of Hormuz on July 19 for alleged marine violations. Iranian maritime officials have given no set date for its release. (Image...

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Tropical Storm Karen forms near Windward Islands

MIAMI (AP) — The 11th named storm of the hurricane season has developed in the Atlantic. The National Hurricane Center said Tropical Storm Karen formed early Sunday near the Windward Islands. Maximum...

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No one displaced following an apartment fire in Suffolk

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Suffolk Fire and Rescue responded to a 2200 block of E. Washington Street for a fire around 8 p.m. Sunday night. Officials say firefighters contained the fire at 8:22 p.m. There...

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Motorcyclist airlifted after accident involving vehicle in Suffolk

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A motorcyclist was transported to a local hospital by Nightingale after an accident involving a vehicle Sunday afternoon. Officials say the accident happened around 4 p.m. in the...

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'Fleabag' And 'Game Of Thrones' Win Big At The Emmys

Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Fleabag and the departing Game of Thrones both came up big Sunday night, as did Chernobyl and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. (Image credit: Amy Sussman/WireImage)

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Exercising To Ease Pain: Taking Brisk Walks Can Help

Never mind a runner's high — the buzz some people say they get after a run. Neuroscientist Benedict Kolber was more interested in how to generate pain relief via a brisk walk. It can really work....

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U.N. Climate Summit Sets Stage For New National Emissions Promises

Humanity is not on track to avoid the most catastrophic impacts of climate change. Delegations from nearly 200 countries are meeting to discuss promises they made to reduce greenhouse gas emissions....

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Iran's Foreign Minister: 'Abandon The Illusion' That Tehran Will Cave To...

In an interview ahead of this week's U.N. General Assembly, Mohammad Javad Zarif tells NPR that U.S. sanctions against Iran "will not be able to bring us to our knees." (Image credit: Eslah Attar for...

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How One Man Used Miles To Fulfill His Dream To Visit Every Country Before...

A growing subculture of savvy consumers is finding new ways to game credit card points. But it's not a game for everyone. (Image credit: Stefan Krasowski/Rapid Travel Chai)

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Trump Returns To The U.N. This Week Facing Growing Unease About U.S. Leadership

A year ago, President Trump was laughed at during his address to the U.N. General Assembly. This year, he'll face an audience of world leaders increasingly unclear about America's role in the world....

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Person seriously injured after shooting in Va. Beach neighborhood

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Police say a shooting in Virginia Beach’s Chimney Hill neighborhood left one person seriously injured. Virginia Beach police said in a news release officers were called to...

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'Called To Be A Funeral Director': Most Mortuary School Grads Are First In...

The funeral industry was once dominated by family businesses passed down through generations. But that has changed: In 2018, 83% of mortuary college graduates were completely new to the business....

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Gov. Cooper to vist Ocracoke Island, examine recovery work

OCRACOKE, N.C. (AP) — The barrier island that suffered the most damage from Hurricane Dorian in North Carolina is getting another visit from Gov. Roy Cooper. Cooper’s office says he’ll examine...

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New depression expected to become Tropical Storm Lorenzo

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The National Hurricane Center has its eye on three systems brewing in the Atlantic. Tropical Storm Karen formed Sunday morning and has continued to move slowly northwestward...

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Sedan rear-ends boat being hauled by vehicle on I-264 East in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Traffic on Interstate 264 in Portsmouth was heavily impacted Monday morning after a two-vehicle crash resulted in a fire. Sgt. Michelle Anaya, a spokesperson with Virginia...

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School bus involved in minor crash in Norfolk; no students on board

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A school bus was involved in a minor crash Monday morning in Norfolk Khalilah LeGrand, senior director of communications and media relations for Norfolk Public Schools, said the...

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5 shot, wounded at Kansas City area swingers club

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World’s oldest travel company Thomas Cook collapses, strands 500,000 people...

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Russia asked to explain alleged doping data tampering

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