Police say 1 person killed and 6 injured in shooting at a Chick-fil-A in New Jersey

Police say one person was shot and killed and six others were injured in what they call a mass shooting at a Chick-fil-A in Union, New Jersey.

• 8 shot at Virginia Beach Oceanfront Saturday night

• Virginia Beach police want to deter loud car meet ups after complaints

• Suffolk police investigate ‘undetermined death’ between pedestrian, train

National electric boat competition takes to the water in Portsmouth

More than 55 electric-powered vessels will race in the Elizabeth River at Portsmouth City Park April 14-16.

• Bill calls for mental health assessments be made available for all Virginia 6-12th graders

• Faith & Values: Obstacles on the road

• Jazz fundraiser concert to be held at Ferguson Center

Tribal gas stations offer a reprieve from high prices during Iran war

Tribes exempt from state fuel taxes offer much lower prices than gas stations nearby.

• Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war

• Failed US-Iran talks in Pakistan raise questions about fragile ceasefire

• Oil is back above $100, though US stocks hold steady on hopes for US-Iran talks

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  Michael Vick led the Norfolk State Spartan football team in their spring game at Dick Price Stadium in Norfolk Va., on April 11, 2026.

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  Photos: Manor wins Class 4 girls state championship

Trump family deal spree could open door for future presidents to profit from office

Forbes estimates Trump’s net worth is now $6.3 billion, soaring 60% from before he returned...

• Hollywood heavyweights voice ‘unequivocal opposition’ to Paramount-Warner merger in open letter

• Why some workers are embracing AI while others won’t use it, according to a new Gallup poll

• US home sales fall in March, marking a slow start to the spring homebuying season

Quick Fix: Quick and Easy Beef Kabobs and Pearl Couscous

These juicy beef kabobs are easy to prepare and quick to cook.

• A trio of Virginia spirits, in a limited edition, marks America’s 250th

• Wine Time: Greek wine has its day this Sunday

• Gretchen’s table: Break out the air fryer for a chicken sandwich with a soy and garlic glaze

Norfolk State’s spring game shows dominant defense, ongoing QB competition

The Spartans' defense had three interceptions, including two pick-sixes, in the contest. On offense, head...

• Larry Rubama: Norfolk State fans ready for Chapter II under Michael Vick

• David Teel: Malcolm Brogdon the ideal strategic advisor for UVA basketball

• World Cup 2026: Who’s in, where to watch, betting odds, schedules and more

Meet the 2026 All-Tidewater boys basketball teams

Norview's Keon Mitchell is the All-Tidewater Boys Basketball Player of the Year after leading the...

• All-Tidewater Boys Basketball Player of the Year: Norview’s Keon Mitchell led state title run

• Meet the 2026 All-Tidewater girls basketball teams

• All-Tidewater Girls Basketball Player of the Year: Princess Anne’s Micah Ojo, again

Here’s what Hampton Roads legislators passed this session.

While awaiting Gov. Abigail Spanberger's final decisions on all bills, Hampton Roads lawmakers spotlighted legislation...

• Cannabis testing challenges persist as Virginia retail market nears

• DOJ threatens to sue over proposed bill banning assault rifles in Virginia

• Spanberger vetoes bill to legalize skill games in Virginia

Ethiopian Orthodox Christians in Washington mark Easter with prayer, joyful family celebrations

The celebration is observed a week after Catholic and Protestant Easter.

• Minnesota county is investigating potential kidnapping and false imprisonment by federal officers

• He was willing to testify against the cartel — but ICE got to him first

• Family sues US over 8-year-old’s death in custody after crossing the border

Pope amplifies criticism of Iran war and says ‘God does not bless any conflict’

U.S. officials and especially Pete Hegseth have invoked their Christian faith to justify the war.

• By the numbers: US thrashed military targets in Iran, but some capabilities remain

• Appeals court rebuffs Anthropic in latest round of its AI battle with the Trump administration

• An Army veteran is charged with sharing classified details of an elite commando unit

Cartoon: The Next Generation

Cartoon by Michael Ramirez for April 13, 2026.

• Column: Efficiency is a totally real, non-magical way to save $230 billion

• Letters for April 13: Long term care is failing patients, families and staff

• Editorial: Harrowing description of ODU shooting reflects our collective failure

Spanberger talks approval rating, bumpy road on budget impasse

With just over two weeks until the state legislature meets for a special session to...

• RNC lawsuit challenges some overseas voters’ ability to cast ballots in Virginia

• Trump’s election order will not impact voting in Virginia’s ongoing redistricting referendum

• Contentious, highly funded messaging marks Virginia’s redistricting referendum fight

Trump administration agrees to keep flying rainbow Pride flag at New York’s Stonewall monument

The park service had removed the flag in February.

• Monster typhoon in the Pacific Ocean is bearing down on group of remote US islands

• NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts’ triumphant moon flyby

• Today in History: April 13, Sidney Poitier becomes first Black performer to win an Oscar

Judge dismisses Trump’s $10B lawsuit against WSJ, Murdoch over reporting on ties to Epstein

The judge gave the president a chance to file an amended complaint.

• Rep. Eric Swalwell ends campaign for California governor amid sexual assault allegations

• Pope Leo says he does not fear Trump, citing Gospel as he pushes back in feud over Iran war

• US military is poised to blockade Iranian ports, while Tehran threatens ports in the Mideast