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Navy prepares to host 20 nations’ warships for Atlantic’s first Fleet Exercise
Warships from 20 nations will conduct trial operations together starting June 22 before sailing up to New York City for an International Naval Review on the nation’s 250th Independence Day.
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Father of child found dead is denied bond for killing mother, while hospitalized for self-inflicted wounds
Quentell Lawrence, 22, was denied bond on charges of killing Natasha Forbes, the mother of his infant, while hospitalized for a self-inflicted gun shot wound to the head. The pair's infant was found dead in a car two weeks ago.
Local News
Peninsula got the worst of weekend summer storm
Dominion said their Peninsula customers' power should be restored by the late afternoon Monday following a severe storm Sunday evening.
Iran
G7 allies scramble to put Ukraine back atop Trump’s agenda as war drags on
The U.S. has cut back aid to Ukraine, making the Europeans the biggest supporters.
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Photos: Three area teams secure Class 5 championship titles at John Champe High School
Three schools from Hampton Roads secured VHSL Class 5 championship titles during matchups at John Champe High School in Loudoun County on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Kellam boys soccer defeated Lightridge 3-2 in overtime, Great Bridge baseball defeated Glen Allen... -
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Business
Struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7 billion
Yum! Brands expects both transactions to close in the third quarter.
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Theodosia restaurant reopens for the season on the Outer Banks
Chef and restaurateur Vivian Howard, who starred in the PBS docuseries “A Chef’s Life” for...
Sports
Tides OF prospect Enrique Bradfield Jr. glad to be back after odd injury
The base-stealing specialist had an awkward collision with an outfield wall on April 2 and...
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Great Bridge rallies to win first baseball state title since 2011
The Wildcats combined the pitching of reliever Brody Comparto and a potent offense to win...
Virginia Politics
Virginia early voting begins this week for congressional primaries
Virginia voters are about to go to the polls again, with 45 days of early voting...
Immigration
Sweden requires public workers to report migrants not authorized to live there
Critics argue it creates a climate of fear and harms migrants' health.
Military
8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say
A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at a U.S. Air Force base in Southern...
Opinion
Cartoon: Crumbling
Cartoon by Michael Ramirez for June 16, 2026.
Election
7 Democratic candidates vying for chance to unseat Wittman
Democrats think that 2026 will be the year they can break Rep. Rob Wittman's 10-term...
National News
Today in History: June 16, Donald Trump launches presidential campaign
Real estate mogul Donald Trump launched his successful campaign for the presidency of the United...
National Politics
Multiple arrests as FBI disrupts ‘planned attacks’ targeting White House UFC show, director says
Five people were arrested from states including Ohio, Missouri and California.