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President Trump was on the west coast Tuesday and Wednesday touting his economic message. But Americans seem to be losing confidence in his administration’s plan for the economy.
Trump is on tour touting the economy, but Americans seem to be losing confidence in the message
President Trump was on the west coast Tuesday and Wednesday touting his economic message. But Americans seem to be losing confidence in his administration’s plan for the economy.
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A man who was shot by police back in July will face multiple charges in connection with the incident, the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) told News 3 on Wednesday.
Man shot by police while holding 11" knife to face multiple charges: VBPD
A man who was shot by police back in July will face multiple charges in connection with the incident, the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) told News 3 on Wednesday.
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Thursday will include more sun, scattered clouds and highs in the lower 90s, but the "feels like" temperatures will be climbing into the lower 100s. Spotty rain will be possible in the afternoon.
David's First Warning Forecast: Drying out and heating up on Thursday with spotty rain
Thursday will include more sun, scattered clouds and highs in the lower 90s, but the "feels like" temperatures will be climbing into the lower 100s. Spotty rain will be possible in the afternoon.
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AAA Tidewater Virginia responded to 782 tow calls Tuesday as heavy rain flooded Norfolk roads during the evening commute.
Historic downpour sends flood-damaged cars to Norfolk repair shops
AAA Tidewater Virginia responded to 782 tow calls Tuesday as heavy rain flooded Norfolk roads during the evening commute.
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Congressman Chuck Edwards, who is serving his second term, said that he made the decision to drop his reelection bid after “much prayer and reflection” and that he would complete the current term.
North Carolina congressman Chuck Edwards quits reelection bid after committee finds inappropriate conduct
Congressman Chuck Edwards, who is serving his second term, said that he made the decision to drop his reelection bid after “much prayer and reflection” and that he would complete the current term.
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A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit by Alex Murdaugh seeking $600,000 in legal fees by the former court clerk whose misconduct led his murder convictions to be overturned on appeal.
Federal judge won't make disgraced clerk pay Alex Murdaugh's $600,000 in legal fees for 1st trial
A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit by Alex Murdaugh seeking $600,000 in legal fees by the former court clerk whose misconduct led his murder convictions to be overturned on appeal.
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UFC's parent company, TKO Group, lost $30 million from its Freedom 250 event held at the White House in June.
UFC parent company took a $30M hit on White House fight event
UFC's parent company, TKO Group, lost $30 million from its Freedom 250 event held at the White House in June.
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Stefon Diggs is signing with the Washington Commanders, according to a person familiar with the agreement.
Stefon Diggs is signing with the Washington Commanders, AP source says
Stefon Diggs is signing with the Washington Commanders, according to a person familiar with the agreement.
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A driver crashed into the Portsmouth Alignment building in February, forcing the shop to shut down. Crawford expected repairs to take a couple of months, but permit delays pushed the timeline to five.
'It's like I'm starting over:' Portsmouth Alignment reopens five months after car crashed into the building
A driver crashed into the Portsmouth Alignment building in February, forcing the shop to shut down. Crawford expected repairs to take a couple of months, but permit delays pushed the timeline to five.
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China is hitting back against the U.S. with new sanctions and drone export controls — just weeks before an expected Xi-Trump summit.
China hits US with sanctions, drone export curbs ahead of Xi visit
China is hitting back against the U.S. with new sanctions and drone export controls — just weeks before an expected Xi-Trump summit.
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NASA scientists believe a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket segment crashed into the moon Wednesday. With 170 million pieces of space junk orbiting Earth, experts say a global strategy is urgently needed.
SpaceX rocket debris believed to have crashed into the moon
NASA scientists believe a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket segment crashed into the moon Wednesday. With 170 million pieces of space junk orbiting Earth, experts say a global strategy is urgently needed.
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Matt Walker couldn't pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey.
Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies
Matt Walker couldn't pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey.
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An armed man was arrested outside Trump National Golf Club in California before Trump's visit. Investigators say the suspect had weapons, body armor and notebooks with "concerning statements."
Armed man arrested at Trump’s California golf course ahead of president’s visit
An armed man was arrested outside Trump National Golf Club in California before Trump's visit. Investigators say the suspect had weapons, body armor and notebooks with "concerning statements."
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Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast are learning firefighting skills at Camp Fury with Chesapeake Fire and Rescue this week.
Girl Scouts learn firefighting skills alongside Chesapeake Fire Department at Camp Fury
Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast are learning firefighting skills at Camp Fury with Chesapeake Fire and Rescue this week.
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Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is still too close to call — and the clock is ticking. With 90 days until the midterms, can Democrats unite in time to win the Senate?
Stevens and El-Sayed locked in tight race for Michigan's Democratic Senate nomination
Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is still too close to call — and the clock is ticking. With 90 days until the midterms, can Democrats unite in time to win the Senate?
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Police responded Tuesday night to the Florida home of Perez Hilton after receiving reports the celebrity gossip blogger appeared to be harming himself on a TikTok livestream.
Gossip blogger Perez Hilton appeared to harm himself on a livestream. His audience called the police
Police responded Tuesday night to the Florida home of Perez Hilton after receiving reports the celebrity gossip blogger appeared to be harming himself on a TikTok livestream.
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Halloween may be three months away, but spooky season is always waiting. Spirit Halloween has begun opening its seasonal stores across the country.
Spirit Halloween set to open roughly 1,500 pop-up stores across North America
Halloween may be three months away, but spooky season is always waiting. Spirit Halloween has begun opening its seasonal stores across the country.
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The U.S. House Ethics Committee said Tuesday it had opened an investigation into domestic abuse allegations against Republican Rep. Max Miller.
Rep. Max Miller faces House ethics investigation amid domestic abuse allegations
The U.S. House Ethics Committee said Tuesday it had opened an investigation into domestic abuse allegations against Republican Rep. Max Miller.
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A breakdown of today's top stories, weather, traffic and what we're talking about on News 3 This Morning.
Election results, woman sentenced for shooting death of dad, Iran deal update: Sunrise Brief
A breakdown of today's top stories, weather, traffic and what we're talking about on News 3 This Morning.
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Rain chances gradually get lower through early next week. Heat index values climb back into the low triple digits.
First Warning Forecast: Lower rain chances, increasing heat & humidity
Rain chances gradually get lower through early next week. Heat index values climb back into the low triple digits.
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Oscar Smith is coming off back-to-back state championships, and despite some offseason changes, the program's expectations haven't shifted.
Oscar Smith eyes three-peat with freshman quarterback set to take reins
Oscar Smith is coming off back-to-back state championships, and despite some offseason changes, the program's expectations haven't shifted.
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A federal judge has set a March 2027 trial date for the antitrust challenges to Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, CNN’s parent company.
Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery judge sets 2027 trial date for antitrust fight
A federal judge has set a March 2027 trial date for the antitrust challenges to Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, CNN’s parent company.
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U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell won a rematch Tuesday in a Democratic primary against former U.S. Rep. Cori Bush.
Rep. Wesley Bell defeats former Rep. Cori Bush in St. Louis' 1st Congressional District primary
U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell won a rematch Tuesday in a Democratic primary against former U.S. Rep. Cori Bush.
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A firefighter was sent to the hospital after crews responded to a large residential structure fire on Tuesday, according to a social media post made by the Hampton Division of Fire & Rescue (HDFR).
Firefighter sent to hospital after crews battle large fire on Rileys Way: HDFR
A firefighter was sent to the hospital after crews responded to a large residential structure fire on Tuesday, according to a social media post made by the Hampton Division of Fire & Rescue (HDFR).
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The Trump administration has revoked the visa of Brazil’s ambassador to the United States in retaliation for Brazil’s denial of visas last month for two American diplomats.
Trump administration revokes visa of Brazil’s ambassador to US, escalating diplomatic spat
The Trump administration has revoked the visa of Brazil’s ambassador to the United States in retaliation for Brazil’s denial of visas last month for two American diplomats.
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Senior U.S. officials struck an optimistic tone on Tuesday, suggesting a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be reached soon.
Deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could be imminent, US officials say
Senior U.S. officials struck an optimistic tone on Tuesday, suggesting a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be reached soon.
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The August primary elections in Virginia featured a slate of competitive races as candidates seek to secure their party's nomination for the general election in November.
Polls closed: Results to come in for Virginia's 2026 primary races
The August primary elections in Virginia featured a slate of competitive races as candidates seek to secure their party's nomination for the general election in November.
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Doppler estimates of rain on Tuesday afternoon were "epic" in Mermaid City. 3 "to 5" + or more was why flash flooding was a big concern earlier on Tuesday.
David's First Warning Forecast: More heat and less rain expected on Wednesday
Doppler estimates of rain on Tuesday afternoon were "epic" in Mermaid City. 3 "to 5" + or more was why flash flooding was a big concern earlier on Tuesday.
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The fall of the American mall has long been chronicled. But the decaying site of the Livingston Mall in New Jersey underscores how dramatically shopping has changed in the 21st century.
Malls, once symbols of American consumer culture, are splitting
The fall of the American mall has long been chronicled. But the decaying site of the Livingston Mall in New Jersey underscores how dramatically shopping has changed in the 21st century.
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A neighbor helped rescue a woman trapped inside a Virginia Beach home after a car crashed into the structure on South Rosemont Road.
Neighbor helps rescue woman trapped after car crashes into Virginia Beach home
A neighbor helped rescue a woman trapped inside a Virginia Beach home after a car crashed into the structure on South Rosemont Road.
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