Fed Chair Powell says the US economy is in ‘solid shape’ with gradual rate cuts coming
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled Monday that more interest rate cuts are in the pipeline but suggested they would occur at a measured pace intended to support a ...
Portsmouth police searching for suspect in Sept. 24 homicide
On Sept. 24 around 10:20 a.m., Portsmouth police responded to the 300 block of Gilmerton Avenue and found a man suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. Medics pronounced the man dead at the ...
Hunger in Haiti reaches famine levels as gangs squeeze life out of the capital and beyond
Nearly 6,000 people in Haiti are starving, with nearly half the country’s population of more than 11 million people experiencing crisis levels of hunger or worse ...
Man is sentenced to 35 years for shooting 2 Jewish men as they left Los Angeles synagogues
A California man was sentenced Monday to 35 years in prison for shooting and wounding two Jewish men as they left synagogues in Los Angeles last year, federal prosecutors said.
Biden administration doubles down on tough asylum restrictions at border
The Biden administration said Monday it is making asylum restrictions at the southern border even tougher, as it’s increasingly eager to show voters uneasy over immigration ...
‘Sing Sing’ actor exonerated of murder after nearly 24 years in prison
After serving nearly 24 years in prison before being granted clemency and starring in last year’s movie “ Sing Sing,” Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velazquez has officially been exonerated ...
Epic Games sues Google and Samsung over phone settings, accusing them of violating antitrust laws
Video game maker Epic Games sued Google and Samsung on Monday, accusing the tech companies of coordinating to block third-party competition in application distribution on ...
Mother of Egyptian activist starts hunger strike to call for his release
The mother of a prominent Egyptian rights activist said Monday that she started a hunger strike to pressure authorities to release her son Alaa Abdel-Fattah, who rose to prominence ...
Nightly lane closures scheduled at Lynnhaven Pkwy and Magic Hollow Blvd intersection
Beginning Oct. 4, there will be nightly lane closures at the intersection of Lynnhaven Parkway and Magic Hollow Boulevard.
Brewers’ Chourio and Padres’ Merrill head impressive list of rookies in postseason
Milwaukee Brewers rookie Jackson Chourio is looking forward to more champagne-soaked clubhouse celebrations, even if he still isn’t old enough to partake fully. When the Brewers ...
Democrats sue over controversial Georgia voting rule
Democrats filed a lawsuit Monday looking to block a controversial rule requiring ballots to be hand-counted by local precincts in Georgia, arguing it violated Georgia law and called it “improper.” ...
Giants hire former catcher Buster Posey as president of baseball operations, replacing Farhan Zaidi
The San Francisco Giants have hired former catcher Buster Posey as president of baseball operations and fired Farhan Zaidi. Chairman Greg Johnson made the announcement Monday ...