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A new type of seasonal flu virus is raising concerns among health officials as winter approaches. Scientists are closely watching H3N2 subclade K, a newly emerged variant that is genetically distinct from the strain selected for this year’s flu vaccine. https://wtkr3.co/4ilOYBV
November 27, 2025 at 3:50 AM
A new type of seasonal flu virus is raising concerns among health officials as winter approaches. Scientists are closely watching H3N2 subclade K, a newly emerged variant that is genetically distinct from the strain selected for this year’s flu vaccine. https://wtkr3.co/4ilOYBV
The Georgia election interference case against President Trump and others was dismissed on Wednesday.
The abandonment of the Georgia case is the latest reflection of how Trump has emerged largely unscathed from a spate of prosecutions that once threatened to imperil his political career.
The abandonment of the Georgia case is the latest reflection of how Trump has emerged largely unscathed from a spate of prosecutions that once threatened to imperil his political career.
New prosecutor drops Georgia election interference case against Trump and others
The prosecutor who recently took over the Georgia election interference case against President Donald Trump and others said in a court filing that he has decided not to pursue the case further.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:23 AM
The Georgia election interference case against President Trump and others was dismissed on Wednesday.
The abandonment of the Georgia case is the latest reflection of how Trump has emerged largely unscathed from a spate of prosecutions that once threatened to imperil his political career.
The abandonment of the Georgia case is the latest reflection of how Trump has emerged largely unscathed from a spate of prosecutions that once threatened to imperil his political career.
Road congestion and car crashes spike on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, according to a recent study
Unlike the staggered departures before the holiday, most travelers return home on Sunday, causing congestion and more accidents.
Unlike the staggered departures before the holiday, most travelers return home on Sunday, causing congestion and more accidents.
Crash rates spike on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, safety experts warn
As millions of Americans hit the roads and airports for Thanksgiving, the annual reminder rings true once again: expect heavy traffic and crowded terminals.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Road congestion and car crashes spike on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, according to a recent study
Unlike the staggered departures before the holiday, most travelers return home on Sunday, causing congestion and more accidents.
Unlike the staggered departures before the holiday, most travelers return home on Sunday, causing congestion and more accidents.
State police are asking for the public's help in learning more about the driver of a black motorcycle who's accused of shooting at a vehicle on I-664 Tuesday around 11 p.m. This happened in Newport News in the northbound lanes, near Roanoke Avenue. https://wtkr3.co/3M0wg6Y
November 26, 2025 at 11:45 PM
State police are asking for the public's help in learning more about the driver of a black motorcycle who's accused of shooting at a vehicle on I-664 Tuesday around 11 p.m. This happened in Newport News in the northbound lanes, near Roanoke Avenue. https://wtkr3.co/3M0wg6Y
President Trump plans to send additional National Guard troops to the capital in response to Wednesday's shooting that left two Guard members in critical condition, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says. https://wtkr3.co/48pc06w
November 26, 2025 at 11:17 PM
President Trump plans to send additional National Guard troops to the capital in response to Wednesday's shooting that left two Guard members in critical condition, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says. https://wtkr3.co/48pc06w
After two National Guardsmen were shot near the White House on Wednesday afternoon, FBI director Kash Patel confirmed both Guardmembers were critically injured. https://wtkr3.co/48pc06w
November 26, 2025 at 10:38 PM
After two National Guardsmen were shot near the White House on Wednesday afternoon, FBI director Kash Patel confirmed both Guardmembers were critically injured. https://wtkr3.co/48pc06w
Newly unsealed court filings say Meta allegedly knew for years about harms to young users — widespread minor‑adult contact, worsening mental‑health issues, and the easy spread of self‑harm and eating‑disorder content.
Unsealed court docs allege Meta knew for years about harms to young users, even as they fueled its growth
Newly unsealed court filings allege that Meta knew for years about significant risks facing young users on its platforms, but never disclosed those risks to families or lawmakers.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Newly unsealed court filings say Meta allegedly knew for years about harms to young users — widespread minor‑adult contact, worsening mental‑health issues, and the easy spread of self‑harm and eating‑disorder content.
The two National Guard members who were shot near the White House Wednesday afternoon have died, according to West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey. https://wtkr3.co/48pc06w
November 26, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The two National Guard members who were shot near the White House Wednesday afternoon have died, according to West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey. https://wtkr3.co/48pc06w
A Newport News man was arrested on Tuesday in connection with an armed robbery in Caroline County involving four French bulldogs who have since been found safe, the county's sheriff's office says. https://wtkr3.co/3Kqg9Pu
November 26, 2025 at 8:50 PM
A Newport News man was arrested on Tuesday in connection with an armed robbery in Caroline County involving four French bulldogs who have since been found safe, the county's sheriff's office says. https://wtkr3.co/3Kqg9Pu
BREAKING: Two members of the National Guard were shot Wednesday afternoon in Washington, D.C., according to reporting by the Associated Press. Their immediate condition was unknown. https://wtkr3.co/3M0i4ec
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
BREAKING: Two members of the National Guard were shot Wednesday afternoon in Washington, D.C., according to reporting by the Associated Press. Their immediate condition was unknown. https://wtkr3.co/3M0i4ec
Three local men are facing charges following a human trafficking operation, Virginia Beach police say. The arrests come after VBPD and NCIS worked together on Nov. 21 and 22 to identify online child predators and victims of human trafficking. https://wtkr3.co/3M5EpXB
November 26, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Three local men are facing charges following a human trafficking operation, Virginia Beach police say. The arrests come after VBPD and NCIS worked together on Nov. 21 and 22 to identify online child predators and victims of human trafficking. https://wtkr3.co/3M5EpXB
The Virginia high school football coach wanted on child pornography charges is still missing. Travis Turner, who is also listed as a physical education teacher at Union High School, was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt and sweatpants. https://wtkr3.co/48CbYJC
November 26, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The Virginia high school football coach wanted on child pornography charges is still missing. Travis Turner, who is also listed as a physical education teacher at Union High School, was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt and sweatpants. https://wtkr3.co/48CbYJC
A Norfolk man is facing charges in connection with a shooting outside an Ocean View convenience store Tuesday night that left him and another man injured, according to police. https://wtkr3.co/4afkIGQ
November 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
A Norfolk man is facing charges in connection with a shooting outside an Ocean View convenience store Tuesday night that left him and another man injured, according to police. https://wtkr3.co/4afkIGQ
A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson told Scripps News that Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested Burna Caroline Ferreria, the mother of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s nephew. https://wtkr3.co/4agwZLb
November 26, 2025 at 3:54 PM
A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson told Scripps News that Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested Burna Caroline Ferreria, the mother of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s nephew. https://wtkr3.co/4agwZLb
A woman was found dead on a sidewalk near Jefferson Avenue early Wednesday morning, prompting an investigation, according to Newport News police.
Woman found dead on sidewalk near Jefferson Avenue: NNPD
A woman was found dead on a sidewalk early Wednesday morning, prompting an investigation, according to Newport News police.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:44 AM
A woman was found dead on a sidewalk near Jefferson Avenue early Wednesday morning, prompting an investigation, according to Newport News police.
A long-delayed beach nourishment project at Croatan Beach is back underway after work was paused earlier this year to protect a sea turtle nest. The project is designed to reinforce the dunes and protect nearby homes. https://wtkr3.co/482CXhi
November 26, 2025 at 10:01 AM
A long-delayed beach nourishment project at Croatan Beach is back underway after work was paused earlier this year to protect a sea turtle nest. The project is designed to reinforce the dunes and protect nearby homes. https://wtkr3.co/482CXhi
The White House is circulating a proposal that would extend subsidies to help consumers pay for coverage under the Affordable Care Act for two more years, as millions of Americans face spiking health care costs when the current tax credits are set to expire at the end of the year.
White House circulates a plan to extend Obamacare subsidies as Trump pledges health care fix
The White House is circulating a proposal that would extend subsidies to help consumers pay for coverage under the Affordable Care Act for two more years.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:24 AM
The White House is circulating a proposal that would extend subsidies to help consumers pay for coverage under the Affordable Care Act for two more years, as millions of Americans face spiking health care costs when the current tax credits are set to expire at the end of the year.
A fire at Great Bridge Apartments in Chesapeake last week left 14 people without homes just days before Thanksgiving. To help those impacted, a fundraiser has been organized to collect donations. https://wtkr3.co/4airYBI
November 26, 2025 at 2:53 AM
A fire at Great Bridge Apartments in Chesapeake last week left 14 people without homes just days before Thanksgiving. To help those impacted, a fundraiser has been organized to collect donations. https://wtkr3.co/4airYBI
A Suffolk nonprofit is strengthening military and first-responder families through an unexpected combination: farm work and animal-assisted therapy. Every Sunday, families gather at Hero Kids Foundation to care for animals, collect eggs, and find healing through nature-based activities.
Suffolk nonprofit aims to build families relationships through farm work and animal therapy
Suffolk's Hero Kids Foundation helps military and first-responder families heal through animal-assisted therapy and farm work programs.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:34 AM
A Suffolk nonprofit is strengthening military and first-responder families through an unexpected combination: farm work and animal-assisted therapy. Every Sunday, families gather at Hero Kids Foundation to care for animals, collect eggs, and find healing through nature-based activities.
The Virginia Beach City Council is no longer planning to discuss a proposed pay increase for the mayor and council members that would have given them their first raise in 20 years. https://wtkr3.co/4pwUpjJ
November 25, 2025 at 10:47 PM
The Virginia Beach City Council is no longer planning to discuss a proposed pay increase for the mayor and council members that would have given them their first raise in 20 years. https://wtkr3.co/4pwUpjJ
A woman is wanted and a man was arrested for their alleged roles in dropping a package of cocaine and suboxone to a group of inmates behind a dumpster at the Norfolk City Jail, leading to two inmates also being charged, the Norfolk Sheriff's Office said Tuesday. https://wtkr3.co/3XRTH4Q
November 25, 2025 at 9:20 PM
A woman is wanted and a man was arrested for their alleged roles in dropping a package of cocaine and suboxone to a group of inmates behind a dumpster at the Norfolk City Jail, leading to two inmates also being charged, the Norfolk Sheriff's Office said Tuesday. https://wtkr3.co/3XRTH4Q
Missing Virginia football coach Travis Turner is now wanted for crimes against children, Virginia State Police announced Tuesday.
Missing Virginia football coach Travis Turner wanted for crimes against children
Travis Turner, listed as a physical education teacher and the head football coach at Union High School, has been missing since Thursday, according to Virginia State Police.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Missing Virginia football coach Travis Turner is now wanted for crimes against children, Virginia State Police announced Tuesday.
The For Kids charity needs 5,000 toys to help about 1,500 families who’ve reached out for assistance this holiday season.
News 3’s Holiday Helpers campaign has partnered with For Kids to make sure children in all our neighborhoods have presents to open on Christmas morning.
News 3’s Holiday Helpers campaign has partnered with For Kids to make sure children in all our neighborhoods have presents to open on Christmas morning.
Season of giving kicks off with News 3's Holiday Helpers toy drive
News three's holiday helpers campaign starts the Friday after Thanksgiving collecting toys for the For Kids charity.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The For Kids charity needs 5,000 toys to help about 1,500 families who’ve reached out for assistance this holiday season.
News 3’s Holiday Helpers campaign has partnered with For Kids to make sure children in all our neighborhoods have presents to open on Christmas morning.
News 3’s Holiday Helpers campaign has partnered with For Kids to make sure children in all our neighborhoods have presents to open on Christmas morning.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Norfolk seized over $775K worth of counterfeit toys at the Area Port of Norfolk-Newport News, according to a release sent to News 3. CBP says the seizure was carried out on Oct. 29. Over 17,000 items were recovered.
Over $775K in counterfeit toys seized by Norfolk Customs and Border Protection
Hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of counterfeit toys were seized by Customs and Border Protection at the Area Port of Norfolk-Newport News, Virginia, according to a release sent to News 3.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Norfolk seized over $775K worth of counterfeit toys at the Area Port of Norfolk-Newport News, according to a release sent to News 3. CBP says the seizure was carried out on Oct. 29. Over 17,000 items were recovered.
A tanker truck crash on I-95 in Chesterfield County Tuesday morning led to an hours-long closure on the road — and charges for the driver. https://wtkr3.co/3KoQt5M
November 25, 2025 at 3:53 PM
A tanker truck crash on I-95 in Chesterfield County Tuesday morning led to an hours-long closure on the road — and charges for the driver. https://wtkr3.co/3KoQt5M