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Daughter charged with murdering Virginia Beach dentist found dead in her jail cell
Nora Horwitz was charged with second-degree murder for the June 2023 stabbing death of her father Abby Horwitz. The transgender woman told police her father had molested her in the past and she feared he was going to assault her again.
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Wall Street could be headed for a bear market. Here’s what that means
The last bear market happened in 2022, but this decline feels more like 2020.
Politics
Trump administration is having early talks to hold a military parade in nation’s capital on June 14
June 14 is also Trump’s 79th birthday.
Local News
The Nurse Is In: The air we breathe
We all need to breathe. Use the tools you have available to check on outdoor air quality, use an air filter indoors (at least change your HVAC filter!) and wear a mask when you need one.
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![Jermaine Woods hands his son Jeremiah Woods, 7, an NSU basketball jersey before taking a family photo during a press conference officially introducing him as the new head women’s basketball coach at Norfolk State University on Monday, April 7, 2025. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Jermaine Woods NSU women’s bball")
Photos: NSU introduces Chesapeake-native as new head women’s basketball coach
Norfolk State University officially introduced Jermaine Woods as the seventh head coach for the women's basketball team during a press conference on campus in Brown Memorial Hall on Monday, April 7, 2025. Woods is a Chesapeake native and Norfolk State... -
![Christy McGurgan of Virginia Beach at Town Point Park in Norfolk Saturday morning, April 5,2025 to protest the policies of President Donald Trump. The protest called "Hands Off" is in conjunction with demonstrations being held Saturday in all 50 states opposing the policies of President Donald Trump and his allies. Bill Tiernan/ For The Virginian-Pilot]( "Town Point Park protest in Norfolk.")
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![Kellam’s John Maggio (6) celebrates after a first half goal. Kellam faced Hickory at Kellam High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on April 3, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Hickory at Kellam BSOC")
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![Ocean Lakes midfielder Sydney Hunn (8) controls the ball as she runs from the defense of Western Branch defender Brinley Miller (10). Ocean Lakes faced Western Branch at Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on April 1, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "HSSOC WB at OL")
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![Norfolk Tides infielder Gunnar Henderson (30) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a three run home run during the eighth inning against the Durham Bulls at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Va., March 30, 2025. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Norfolk Tides")
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![Max Ketcherside holds his daughter, Della Ketcherside, 2, on his shoulders for a stroll under the cherry trees at Cherry Blossom Festival at Red Wing Park in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on March 29, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Cherry Blossom Festival 2025")
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![The Norfolk Tides faced the Durham Bulls on opening day at Harbor Park Stadium in Norfolk, Virginia, on March 28, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Tides Opening Day 2025")
Crime and Public Safety
Man dies in shooting on Victory Boulevard in Portsmouth
A 41-year-old died following a shooting in the 3500 block of Victory Boulevard.
Sports
With Baltimore Orioles on rise, first-year Norfolk Tides skipper stresses winning
A former big-league catcher and University of North Carolina star, Tim Federowicz is in his...
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757Teamz baseball Top 15: Cox stays on top as 4 new teams enter rankings
Cox and Western Branch remain at No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, but four new...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Should we cancel Peeps, Easter’s most controversial treat?
Is it time to say goodbye to Peeps, or will they remain a holiday staple?
Opinion
Cartoon: Name Change
Cartoon by Drew Sheneman for April 8, 2025.
National News
Today in History: April 8, tennis great Arthur Ashe announces AIDS diagnosis
Tennis great Arthur Ashe announced at a New York news conference that he had AIDS,...
Military
Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth’s use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike
The review will also look at other defense officials' use of the publicly available app.
National Politics
Maine sues the Trump administration over funding freeze after dispute over transgender athletes
The complaint described the pause as “illegally withholding grant funds that go to keeping children...
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Keep travel essentials secure with the best passport wallet
Passport wallets have long been viewed as somewhat of an extraneous travel accessory for years,...