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CANBERRA, Australia — Australia will begin vaccinating its population against COVID-19 next week after its first shipment of Pfizer vaccine was delivered on Monday. More than 142,000 doses had arrived at Sydney airport, the government said. Health care, aged care and quarantine workers will be among the first to be vaccinated from Feb. 22. Prime […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Sorrow reverberated across the country Sunday as Americans, including President Joe Biden, joined a Florida community in remembering the 17 lives lost three years ago in the Parkland school shooting massacre. “In seconds, the lives of dozens of families, and the life of an American community, were changed forever,” Biden said […]

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Running out of ideas to spend Valentine’s Day? Town Center in Virginia Beach has a couple of options for you. Town Center has erected outdoor displays including a LOVE lock installations for couples to “lock in their love” forever. Bring a lock, or purchase one in the plaza. Love locks […]

NEW YORK (AP) — To every sport, there’s a season, a spot on the calendar that fans mark for the big event. World Series, October. College hoops, March. Indy 500, Memorial Day. For dog owners, it’s right around Valentine’s Day. That’s when they normally cuddle up on the couch with their precious pooch to watch […]

As if the rain we’ve had already isn’t enough, there’s still more to come. UGH! We need a break. But much of the country is dealing with snow/ ice/ bitterly cold air, so it could be worse! Here’s a look at all of the watches/ warnings and advisories in effect across the country: It looks […]

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Although Valentine’s Day doesn’t increase romance scams, the FBI says it’s a great time to remind the community of financial dangers found in online dating. “There can’t be a man in this world that horrible to have purposefully done what he’s done to me,” says one unnamed victim interviewed by the […]

The notecards poking from bouquets rushing out of a Chicago florist all carry similar messages: “looking forward to celebrating in person.” “The notes aren’t sad,” said Kate Prince, a co-owner of Flora Chicago on the city’s North Side. “They’re hopeful.” On this Valentine’s Day, Americans are searching for ways to celebrate love amid so much […]

Here is a list of DIY gift ideas that will hopefully surprise your partner and have them amazed by your creativity.

Every holiday has its perks, but none carry the same energy as Galentine’s Day.

For those who are planning to stay in on Valentine’s Day… there are a few deals floating around you may be interested in.

This month has been filled with plenty of rain, more than we need. And now another form of rain will cause plenty of problems across the state. As temperatures hover around 32 degrees, freezing rain has been coming down this morning. The changeover between freezing rain and rain is across our area. Reports so far […]

MEXICO CITY __ Mexico is reducing its COVID-19 alert level in about half of the country’s states amid a drop in infections and hospitalizations in many places, including the capital. Mexico City announced that starting next week gyms, indoor swimming pools and churches will be allowed to open and restaurants will be able to operate […]

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) – RetailMeNot, an online coupon company, compiled Valentine’s Day shopping data for this year. The data found that over one in three (61%) people in a relationship will be purchasing a gift for their partner this Valentine’s Day. The number is down from 69% in 2020. However, the amount they are willing […]

Roses are red, violets are blue, if you don’t have any plans for Valentine’s Day, here’s a few you can do.

Our favorite chef, Kyle Fowlkes and the Sate Kitchen Food Truck joined us today for a Valentine’s Day feast.

WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Jill Biden has a valentine for the American people: giant pink, white and red hearts bearing calls for “unity,” “hope” and “love” installed early Friday on the North Lawn of the White House. “I just wanted some joy,” the first lady told reporters during a surprise visit to the lawn […]

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Grief is giving way to good deeds. Just five months ago, a Norfolk family suffered an unimaginable loss when police say 17-year-old Asia Cowell was gunned down to prevent her from testifying in a rape trial. This week, the “Justice for Asia” Facebook community is honoring her memory with acts of […]

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Singer Ricky Martin will be a spokesman for a foundation that is building a memorial and museum to honor the 49 victims who died during a massacre at a gay Florida nightclub nearly five years ago, foundation officials said Thursday. In the unpaid position, Martin will make public service announcements promoting […]

Today is going to be a pretty nasty day, but only in how the weather will feel. For some folks, late tonight and early Friday the weather could pose some real problems. Let’s talk about it… Today we have high pressure far to the northwest at the surface. There is a stationary front to our […]

NEW YORK (AP) — Last year, Taylor Swift gave us a lot of new music. This year it will be old — the pop star has announced she’s dropping the first of her re-recorded albums. Swift said online Thursday that “Fearless: Taylor’s Version” is finished and “will be with you soon,” featuring re-recorded songs from […]

Hip-hop artist and media mogul Master P released a new romantic comedy on BET+ just in time for the Valentine’s Day weekend.

A Virginia Beach charter school is hosting a fundraiser to help raise money for its students.

UPDATE 2:05 p.m.: Even the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia is coming to the Star City’s defense after a staff writer for The New Yorker said a game show prize trip to Roanoke seemed “more like a punishment,” sending the Twitter-verse into a frenzy. On Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Ralph Northam tweeted, “Virginia is for […]

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — For its annual “Homeschool Day,” Nauticus is offering discounted admission. The event will be held on Friday, Feb. 13., from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., to support families, students, and teachers who have persevered throughout the recent school year. “Nauticus is all about engaging, interactive education,” said Nauticus’ executive director, Stephen E. […]

It’s “Sweetheart’s Week” on HRS!

Valentine’s Day Brunch and Dinner at Baker’s Crust Artisan Kitchen all this week at five locations in Hampton Roads.

MOSCOW (AP) — A top ally of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Tuesday announced a new anti-government protest, urging residents of big cities to briefly gather in residential courtyards this weekend with their cellphone flashlights on. Navalny strategist Leonid Volkov said the protest will start at 8 p.m. Sunday and last 15 minutes. The […]

Weekdays at 10:30 a.m. CST/11:30 a.m. EST, Newsfeed Now will be streaming the top stories in the U.S. utilizing our newsrooms across the country. If you miss the live report, you’ll be able to see a replay minutes after the stream ends.

The Norfolk SPCA is offering a special Valentine’s Day adoption deal this month.

Home improvement has become a go-to project during the pandemic given that people are spending more time in their abodes.

After a nine-month hiatus because of the pandemic, Peeps are making their return this Easter season.

There is no fee to submit a name but you can donate to the zoo. But as a special treat, select staff members will eat a cockroach for every $1,000 donated.

Power Swabs can change your smile in a matter of minutes.

BOSTON — A Massachusetts congressman who has received both doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine has tested positive for the virus. The office of U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch said Friday that the lawmaker had had a negative test result before attending President Joe Biden’s inauguration. The office says Lynch’s positive test result came after a […]

Kraft is giving the pink mac and cheese to 1,000 “lucky recipients.” Enter to win:

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — What happened at Christian Psychotherapy Services that forced the closure of four locations — leaving up to 60,000 patients without care and 100 people without a job — remains a mystery. Late Tuesday, a local attorney who previously represented Christian Psychotherapy Services issued a statement to 10 On Your Side, saying […]

Berret’s Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill has added portable heaters to everything else that already gave customers the warm fuzzies.

WASHINGTON (AP) — After an unexplained delay, the Pentagon announced plans Thursday to move ahead with a military trial for three men held at the U.S. base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, who are suspected of involvement in deadly bombings in Indonesia in 2002 and 2003. A senior military legal official approved non-capital charges that include […]

A goat and a dog who were each elected mayor have helped raise money to renovate a Vermont community playground.

CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A law firm out of Crossville, Tennessee is giving away a divorce to a winner of their Valentine’s Day contest. The Powers Law Firm says, “Valentine’s Day, to some, is a reminder that they are trapped in a marriage that they cannot afford to get out of, or for some other […]

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon finalized a deal with Pfizer on Sunday for 2.1 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine amid surge in infections that has overwhelmed the country’s health care system. The doses are to arrive in Lebanon starting early February, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. The government’s statement said the Pfizer vaccines will be […]

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — When Christine Bonavita’s divorce was finalized a year ago, she was left with a decision: what to do with the very expensive rings she thought she’d wear every day for the rest of her life. “Since that day, I started thinking, what am I going to do with these rings? I […]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Growing more and more frail, Tommy Lasorda looked on from a suite at Globe Life Field in Texas, watching as the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the World Series in Game 6 against the Tampa Bay Rays. Surrounded by family and friends, Lasorda celebrated the team’s first championship in 32 years that […]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Vignettes from the life and career of Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda. He died Thursday at age 93. MOUND VISITS Pitcher Orel Hershiser, the 1988 World Series MVP and NL Cy Young Award winner, remembers the banter between him and Lasorda during mound visits. At times, the fiery Lasorda would […]

Tommy Lasorda, the fiery Hall of Fame manager who guided the Los Angeles Dodgers to two World Series titles and later became an ambassador for the sport he loved during his 71 years with the franchise, has died. He was 93. The Dodgers said Friday that he had a heart attack at his home in […]

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina on Wednesday became the largest nation in Latin America to legalize elective abortion, a triumph for a feminist movement that overcame a last-minute appeal by Pope Francis to his compatriots and could pave the way for similar actions across the socially conservative, heavily Roman Catholic region. After a marathon […]

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A human rights group said that dozens of people were detained in the Belarusian capital on Monday during the traditional weekly rally of retirees against President Alexander Lukashenko, who won his sixth term in office in a disputed election. Between 100 and 150 people were estimated to have gathered at Independence […]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Singer FKA twigs filed a lawsuit Friday alleging that Shia LaBeouf was physically and emotionally abusive during their relationship from 2018 to 2019, saying her experience was part of a pattern of terrorizing women for the 34-year-old actor. “Shia LaBeouf hurts women,” the lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court said […]

NEW YORK (AP) — In the land of lexicography, out of the whole of the English language, 2020’s word of the year is a vocabulary of one. For the first time, two dictionary companies on Monday — Merriam-Webster and Dictionary.com — declared the same word as their tops: pandemic. A third couldn’t settle on just […]