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One killed when tour bus belonging to Miley Cyrus overturns on I-85; Cyrus not on board Video
Virginia State Police say one person was killed when a tour bus belonging to Miley Cyrus overturned, but the 16-year-old Hannah Montana star was not on board. The first firefighter on the scene said some of the passengers were trying to climb out the front windshield to get out. Most of them were... more
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V-DOT's commissioner says region's traffic problems can be solved with light rail Video
As traffic continues to build up in Hampton Roads the money to add more roads or expand them is drying up on the state and federal level. more
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Hampton police recruit charged after allegedly fleeing Newport News police in stolen car
A man who was on track to be a Hampton police officer might not realize that dream after he allegedly eluded police in a stolen car. more
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William and Mary hikes spring tuition, will lay off 12
Tuition will rise for many College of William and Mary students next semester. The university is also eliminating 18 jobs, including 12 layoffs. more
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Newport News police search for two suspects in bank robbery
At about 11:40 a.m. this morning, two men wearing masks entered the Bayport Credit Union at 80th Street and Marshall Avenue. One suspect was armed with what appeared to be a handgun. The suspects approached a teller, demanding money. The teller handed them an undisclosed amount of cash, and the... more
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Newport News family terrorized after home invasion Video
For Ernestine Watson-Spence taking her dog Daisy out for a walk is one of the little things she enjoys doing. It's a moment where she can relax and unwind not having any worries at all. more
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US prosecutors to drop manslaughter case against Blackwater guard in deadly '07 Iraq shooting
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department intends to drop manslaughter and weapons charges against one of the Blackwater Worldwide security guards involved in a deadly 2007 Baghdad shooting, prosecutors said in court documents Friday. more
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4 people in North Carolina test positive for Tamiflu-resistant swine flu, first such U.S. cluster Video
ATLANTA (AP) — Four North Carolina patients at a single hospital tested positive for a type of swine flu that is resistant to Tamiflu, health officials said Friday. more
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Busch Gardens landscaper cuts 130 local jobs after 30-year contract ends Photo
A Florida-based landscaping and maintenance business will cut more than 250 jobs in Virginia and Florida next month after Busch Gardens ends a contract with the company to provide services to the theme park. more
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Inmate mistakenly released from Hampton Roads Regional Jail turns himself in Video
Newport News police say Christopher Barrett walked into the city jail this morning. more
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Hampton Councilman Wallace apologizes over 'You lie' comment Photo
HAMPTON — Councilman George Wallace has issued a public apology to a person he interrupted at last month's council meeting in which Wallace accused the man of lying. more
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V-DOT proposes to cut funds for Hampton Roads for the next six years Video
V-DOT told cities they wouldn't get any money next year. Now those cities and both unfinished and planned road projects may not see the light of day for another six years. All seven cities in Hampton Roads have already been hit hard by V-DOT's budget cuts. more
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Key player of 1990s anti-government movement resurfaces, as citizen militias rise again
NIKISKI, Alaska (AP) — Norm Olson's genial tone belies his reputation as a radical militiaman, yet here he is, at 63, an affable grandfather explaining why Americans should arm themselves against their government. more
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Captain of Maersk Alabama reunites with crew that saved his life Video
Captain Phillips thanked the crew for working so hard to rescue him, saying they are the reason why he is standing there today. more
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Tech survivor goes undercover exposing gun show loophole Video
Andy Goddard, Colin's father says the project was all of Colin's idea : going undercover to show how easy it is to buy guns from private dealers with no questions asked. more
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Gloucester County supervisors explain their decision to pass legal bills on to taxpayers Video
They spoke publicly for the first time to NewsChannel 3 and explained their side of the story. more
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V-DOT needs your opinion on the new Berkley Bridge lift schedule Video
V-DOT is asking folks who drive over the Berkley Bridge for their feedback about the new scheduled bridge lifts. more
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Colonial Williamsburg coffeehouse designed to steep visitors in the taste of the past
Colonial-style coffee, chocolate and tea won't be the only thing modern guests encounter when R. Charlton's Coffeehouse opens for tours in Williamsburg's Historic Area Monday morning. more
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Virginia Beach-based National Guard soldier injured in training blast at Fort Pickett
BLACKSTONE, Va. - A Virginia Beach-based National Guard soldier is in stable condition at MCV Medical Center in Richmond after sustaining injuries from the detonation of a small pyrotechnic device used for training at Fort Pickett. The soldier suffered second degree burns and small lacerations to... more
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Taking Action: Helping storm victims in Norfolk Video
Yesterday we partnered with CHKD thrift stores to get clothes to people who are still living in shelters. more
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Police arrest suspect in Norfolk parking garage shooting
A Chesapeake man has been arrested and charged with shooting two people in a Norfolk parking garage on Thursday morning. more
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PETA sends chocolate Bin Laden Bites to the troops
PETA is allowing American troops to take a bite out of Bin Laden. The animal rights group produced a chocolate candy with the picture of terrorist Osama Bin Laden stamped on it. The Bin Laden Bites are dairy-free chocolate and the candy will be shipped off to the troops fighting in Afghanistan.... more
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The Salvation Army now allows you to swipe to donate
The Salvation Army has made it easier to donate money to the Santa that stands outside the stores each year. Santa now accepts credit cards. The Salvation Army has a new device where you swipe your card and decide how much you would like to give to the charity. more
