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Shipyard steelworkers take to the streets in support of contract Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
"You can't have better ships if you don't have better money. ... It just costs more to live," a yard machinist says.

In a sweaty show of solidarity, hundreds of union steelworkers poured through the streets of Newport News on Friday as shipyard officials and steelworkers prepare to hammer out a contract for the first time in four years.

Overnight crime spree, police chase end in six arrests Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A carjacked Grand Am was later used in an attempted robbery, police say.

A half-dozen people are in custody after an early-morning carjacking in Newport News and a subsequent armed robbery in Hampton led to a police chase ending with a crash in Norfolk.

Jody Wagner to seek nomination for lieutenant governor Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Hoping to clinch the Democratic nod, Wagner cites her years of managing finances for the state as her experience.

Jody Wagner, who helped manage money for two Democratic governors, announced plans Friday to seek the party's nomination for lieutenant governor in 2009.

Man charged in plot to kill police officer Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A Virginia Beach man has been arrested and charged with plotting to kill a police detective.

Man charged with hiring hit man to kill detective Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:28:00 -0400
A Virginia Beach man has been arrested and charged with plotting to kill a police detective.

Chesapeake detective's death leads to new vests Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:44:55 -0400

Man hit by alleged drunken driver dies Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A 19-year-old Carrolton man was killed early Saturday after being struck by a suspected drunken driver in Isle of Wight County, state police spokeswoman Sgt. Michelle Cotten said.

Suffolk church files Chapter 11, citing hard economy Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Without the legal protection, the new $4.7M building and the old one would be sold.

Horns, cymbals and drums heralded the grand opening of Tabernacle Christian Church on East Washington Street on a sunny Saturday in June 2006.

JCC neighborhood pointedly debates proposed deer hunt Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Some Stonehouse residents call the animals nuisances. Others allege a plot by hunting fans.

Peter Frampton to play at Busch Gardens Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Guitar legend Peter Frampton will perform at Busch Gardens tonight and Sunday night, concluding the "Summer Nights" concert series at the Williamsburg-area theme park this season.

Police accused of botching fight probe Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A lawsuit filed Monday alleges officers tried to protect an informant.

The son of a prominent Williamsburg attorney alleged in a lawsuit filed Monday that the James City County Police Department botched its investigation of a June incident in order to protect a police informant.

New grocer has worldwide flavor Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Fresh World International Supermarket has aisles devoted to Asian, Hispanic and Middle Eastern fare.

A new independent grocery will open this fall in a Newport News shopping center where a Kroger store recently closed.

Netflix fixes glitch, resumes shipping flix Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Online DVD rental leader Netflix Inc. resumed normal shipments Friday after its distribution centers were crippled by three days of severe technical problems, a spokesman said.

Dollar rebounds against euro, pound, yen Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The buck might be turning into a bull.

FDA probe can't fully explain outbreak Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The nationwide salmonella outbreak is finally winding down, but federal health officials can't yet say how the few tainted Mexican peppers that they've found could explain such widespread illness.

NASA terminates deal with new contractor to supply spacesuits Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
NASA said Friday that it terminated its contract with a Houston company selected in June to supply the space agency's next-generation spacesuit.

Airlines look for new fuel sources Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Homegrown alternatives for jets may be in the near future, but challenges unique to the industry need to be overcome.

With the price of oil still above $100 a barrel, everything from wood chips to chicken fat is being scrutinized as an alternative to traditional fuel. But when it comes to airplanes, finding the right mix poses a special challenge.

Wall Street seesaws to uncertain close Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Investors seem to be riding a roller coaster of conflicting emotions.

Wall Street closed mixed Friday, after playing out a now-familiar scenario: Upbeat sentiment about falling oil prices flagged amid continuing concerns about weak credit markets and the economy. The leading indexes also turned in a mixed performance after another volatile week.

Airlines roll back extra-bag fees for service members Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The exemptions cover active-duty U.S. military personnel who are on official travel.

Many of the nation's largest airlines have begun giving military personnel on official travel a pass on expensive baggage fees when they carry heavy duffel bags stuffed with combat gear.

Watch personal info overseas Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
With the Olympics now under way in Beijing, travel abroad is on many Americans' minds. But with a dragging dollar and a sputtering economy, it's on hold for many of us.

Brett Favre throws 4-yard TD pass on second series of Jets debut, a 13-10 loss to Redskins Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:18:00 -0400
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) _ Brett Favre threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Dustin Keller to cap his second series in his New York Jets debut against the Washington Redskins on Saturday night.

Russian forces patrol Georgian arteries, strategic towns as Medvedev signs cease-fire deal Sun, 17 Aug 2008 01:13:00 -0400
IGOETI, Georgia (AP) _ Russian forces built ramparts around tanks and posted sentries on a hill in central Georgia on Saturday, digging in despite Western pressure for Moscow to withdraw its forces under a cease-fire deal signed by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

AP IMPACT: Long-secret US files yield truth on 'Korean Mata Hari,' a half-century too late Sun, 17 Aug 2008 01:32:00 -0400
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) _ Back in the days of "Commies" and "pinkos," of Red scares, black lists, suspicion and smear, Kim Soo-im stood out as a one-woman axis of evil, a villainess without peer.

'Hottest ticket in town': Thousands pay respects to Bernie Mac, Chicago's king of comedy Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:49:00 -0400
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Foes of river crossing in ND Badlands fear it will mar landscape and Roosevelt's legacy Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:30:00 -0400
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ Plans to turn a secluded Badlands trail into a major road and river crossing might not have created such a stir if not for where it is: near the ranch where Theodore Roosevelt helped conceive the American conservation movement.

Michael Phelps wins 8th gold medal in a single Olympics, breaking tie with Mark Spitz Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:20:00 -0400
BEIJING (AP) _ Cheering from the pool deck, Michael Phelps won his record eighth gold medal of the Beijing Games on Sunday to become the grandest of Olympic champions.

Tropical Storm Fay could hit Florida Keys as a hurricane, governor declares state of emerg Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:11:00 -0400
KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) _ Residents and tourists in the Florida Keys prepared Saturday for Tropical Storm Fay, which forecasters said could strengthen to a hurricane and begin battering the island chain as soon as Monday.

Bush to Russia: Hands off disputed regions in Georgia; Rice vague on possible consequences Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:28:00 -0400
CRAWFORD, Texas (AP) _ President Bush warned Russia on Saturday against trying to pry loose two separatist regions in Georgia and said Moscow must end military operations in the West-leaning democracy that once was part of the Soviet empire.

Obama, McCain differ on abortion rights; McCain vows to pursue bin Laden Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:44:00 -0400
LAKE FOREST, Calif. (AP) _ Presidential contenders Barack Obama and John McCain differed sharply on abortion Saturday, with McCain saying a baby's human rights begin "at conception," while Obama restated his support for legalized abortion.

Jamaica's Usain Bolt wins gold in 100 meters, smashing world record with time of 9.69 seco Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:36:00 -0400
BEIJING (AP) _ Pure speed. It emanated from those loping, waist-high strides 6-foot-5 Usain Bolt churned with his golden spikes — untied lace and all — to win the 100-meter Olympic gold medal and break his own world record Saturday night.

Vulnerable elders need protection from exploitation Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
H er father's diagnosis of dementia in 2005 was a hard blow for "Katie."

Reaction to gaffes teaches us all Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
W hen I grow up, I want to be like U.S. Olympic women's gymnast Alicia Sacramone.

Some commuters put foot to the pedal Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A bike group's leader says she can't confirm that rising gas prices have increased ridership.

Since gas prices took off, we've examined the merits of the smaller SUV, the compact car (new and used), the hybrid, the motorcycle and the moped, European and domestic.

First day of a new life Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Talking about school helps get kids ready for kindergarten

I n less than three weeks, "big school" will open for many local kindergartners — and a lot of them, even the most outgoing and excited types, may be getting nervous.

Let children play! Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
One wonders about the qualifications of administrators promoting a program for 4-year-olds focused on academic skills like learning "basic vocabulary words" ("A summer full of preschool," July 26). The best early childhood programs in the world follow curricula that are developmentally appropriate. These programs promote open-ended play and informal learning based on children's interests, and honor the integrity and wisdom of young children by allowing them choice in their activities. Studies show that students in schools that over-emphasize direct teaching of isolated skills "test" better only in the short term.

Va. leads in crack sentence reductions Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Under new rules, federal judges in the state have lowered the terms of at least 825 prisoners.

Virginia leads the nation in the number of prisoners who've had sentences reduced under new federal sentencing guidelines for crack cocaine, U.S. Sentencing Commission numbers show.

Carrolton man killed by suspected drunk driver Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:43:00 -0400
A 19-year-old Carrolton man was killed early Saturday after being struck by a suspected drunk driver in Isle of Wight County, state police spokeswoman Sgt. Michelle Cotten said.

Tribeca Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400
Tribeca's transformation from the butter and eggs district to sought-after downtown destination has been going on for decades, but a recent boom in development has some worried that what drew them to the neighborhood are at risk.

August 16: Feedback from newspaper readers Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Once again the Daily Press seems to forget that it – supposedly – covers Williamsburg. Your front page article Wednesday about foreclosures has a box that lists foreclosure rates in Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Newport News, and other cities. Not a mention of Williamsburg. This is far from the first time we've noticed that you've ignored Williamsburg while giving details of neighboring cities. Even though the Daily Press seems to think we're not here, we indeed are, and alive and well.

Civics 101 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Lessons from Gloucester: It's easier to vote than to recall

This is civic engagement in the trenches. With its gloves off and its tables set up in front of the courthouse.

Summer school Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Isle of Wight had good intentions, but fumbled

It's all in the communication –– or lack thereof. How was it, some challenged, that some students in Isle of Wight County wanted to attend summer school at the county's programs but were denied admission?

One for the ages Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:28:00 -0400
Michael Phelps swam into history with a magnificent finish Saturday, tying Mark Spitz with his seventh gold medal by the narrowest of margins in the 100-meter butterfly.

This Chase field doesn't rev me up Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
T his afternoon at Michigan International Speedway, NASCAR resumes its late-season push toward the playoffs.

Favre dazzles, but Skins hold on Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Brett Favre connects on five of six passes, including a touchdown, in his Jets debut.

Brett Favre proved he's a quick study. The New York Jets' new quarterback also showed he has plenty of zip remaining in that rocket right arm.

Georgia at No. 1; Tech at No. 17 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
W ho's the top dog entering the season? According to The Associated Press, it's Georgia. The AP released its preseason poll Saturday, ranking Georgia at No. 1. Ohio State, USC, Oklahoma, Florida, Missouri, LSU, West Virginia, Clemson and Auburn round out the top 10. Virginia Tech is No. 17. See complete rankings on Page D9.

Eighth wonder Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Michael Phelps confirms he's king of the pool as his team sets a world record in the 400 medley relay, staving off Australia's challenge.

Three men and a new legend.

Tech 17th, Georgia No. 1 in AP poll Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:47:00 -0400
Georgia is No. 1 in the preseason Associated Press college football poll, with Virginia Tech No. 17.

Hampton Roads players in the pros Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Here's a look at how players from Hampton Roads are performing in professional baseball this season. If you know anyone else from the area who is in the pros, call Sonny Dearth at 247-4640 or e-mail sdearth@dailypress.com .

Nats fail to sign top pick Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Washington GM Jim Bowden says he had 16 minutes to strike a deal with Aaron Crow.

A day after losing negotiating rights for his top 2008 draft pick, Washington Nationals general manager Jim Bowden revealed he was left with a 16-minute window to hammer our a deal with pitcher Aaron Crow and questioned whether the signing process discriminates against small-market teams without deep pockets.

The costly yearsMost common financial myths - roanoke.com
Caring for an elderly relative can be a financial maze.

If growing old isn't for sissies, as the saying goes, then neither is trying to help your spouse or parent navigate the frailties of late life.

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