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Virginia Makes Steps To Launch Cannabis Market
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Virginia Makes Steps To Launch Cannabis Market
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Virginia lawmakers are finally taking action to launch a legal adult-use cannabis market after a cycle of repeated vetoes from former governor Glenn Youngkin. 

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Virginia Makes Steps To Launch Cannabis Market (Copy)
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Virginia Makes Steps To Launch Cannabis Market (Copy)
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Virginia lawmakers are finally taking action to launch a legal adult-use cannabis market after a cycle of repeated vetoes from former governor Glenn Youngkin. 

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Abigail Spanberger Warns VA Residents About The State’s Energy Crisis
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Abigail Spanberger Warns VA Residents About The State’s Energy Crisis
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Media Giant MSNBC Rebrands to MS NOW 
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Media Giant MSNBC Rebrands to MS NOW 
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The left-leaning news source MSNBC has fully rebranded to MS NOW after a split with their parent company, Comcast.  The news giant is moving to a new parent company known as Versant, which will soon be publicly traded and plans to take many other NBCUniversal cable networks under its wing.


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Ariana Grande Attacked At ‘Wicked: For Good’ Premiere in Singapore
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Ariana Grande Attacked At ‘Wicked: For Good’ Premiere in Singapore
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Singer and actress Ariana Grande was recently bombarded by a fan at the ‘Wicked: For Good’ premiere in Singapore on Thursday, Nov. 14. 

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Outkast Inducted Into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame And Celebrated By Artists
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Outkast Inducted Into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame And Celebrated By Artists
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Kris Jenner’s Star-Studded 70th Birthday Sparks Praise and Criticism
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Kris Jenner’s Star-Studded 70th Birthday Sparks Praise and Criticism
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Sports
Project B Aims to Transform Offseason Basketball
Project B Aims to Transform Offseason Basketball
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Dallas Cowboys Player Passes Away
Dallas Cowboys Player Passes Away

Dallas Cowboys defensive end, Marshawn Kneeland, has passed away at the age of 24 according to the team and local authorities. 

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Guardians Pitchers in Hot Water Over Betting Scandal
Guardians Pitchers in Hot Water Over Betting Scandal

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz both pled not guilty in Brooklyn Federal Court to charges related to sports betting this past Wednesday and Thursday. Clase was released on a bond of $600,000 and Ortiz will be released next week on $500,000 bond.

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NBA Gambling Scandal Leads to Arrests of Coaches and Players
NBA Gambling Scandal Leads to Arrests of Coaches and Players

Over 30 people are being investigated as a part of a federal investigation into sports gambling within the NBA. Among those arrested were Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former Cleveland Cavaliers player and assistant coach Damon Jones last Thursday. 

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National
Agents Lingers after ICE Raids 'Operation: Charlotte’s Web' 
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Agents Lingers after ICE Raids 'Operation: Charlotte’s Web' 
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The Trump Administration ordered immigration raids in Charlotte, North Carolina under the name ‘Operation: Charlotte’s Web’. More than 370  people were arrested over no more than two days according to WCNC, and the Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden said ICE Agents still remains in the area.


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Trump Administration Under fire for Editing Staff Emails
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Trump Administration Under fire for Editing Staff Emails
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A court has ruled the Trump administration violated the First Amendment Rights of federal workers by manually editing their personal emails to blame the longest Government Shutdown in history on Democrats in explicitly partisan terms.

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France ratifies sexual assault Law
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France ratifies sexual assault Law
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The French parliament ratifies an amendment to add consent to the legal definition of sexual assault. In a  327-0  vote on Wednesday, the country’s senate passed the bill in favor of defining sexual assault as a non-consensual act after 51 men were convicted for the sexual assault of Gisel Pelicot.

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What Dia De Los Muertos Means for Afro-Mexican Students
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What Dia De Los Muertos Means for Afro-Mexican Students
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Dia de los Muertos isn’t just another holiday of celebration but appreciation and remembrance of those you have lost. 

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The face of Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil, did not see his shadow, which means there will be 6 more weeks of winter. The Groundhog Day ceremony, held every year on February 2nd, was hosted at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. T
The face of Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil, did not see his shadow, which means there will be 6 more weeks of winter. The Groundhog Day ceremony, held every year on February 2nd, was hosted at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The announcement of the prediction was met with thousands of cheers and boos from observers. Punxsutawney Phil has now officially seen his shadow 20 times since 2000. For more news, tune into to WHOV. #whovtv #GroundhogDay #news #winter #PunxsutawneyPhil groundhogday2026
Ruth E. Carter just made Oscar history, and it’s a moment worth celebrating. Her impact on film goes far beyond the screen, shaping how stories, culture, and identity are visually told. With five Academy Award nominations for Costume Design, s
Ruth E. Carter just made Oscar history, and it’s a moment worth celebrating. Her impact on film goes far beyond the screen, shaping how stories, culture, and identity are visually told. With five Academy Award nominations for Costume Design, she continues to set the standard for excellence in the industry and Hampton University. Each nomination reflects years of intentional storytelling, research, and artistry woven into every look. Ruth E. Carter’s legacy is one of creativity, representation, and power. For more news, tune into WHOV. #whov #ruthcarter #oscar
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Journalist Don Lemon has been arrested due to his covering of the Anti-ICE Minneapolis church protest earlier this month. Lemon live-streamed the protest, interviewing the pastor and churchgoers. He was arrested late Thursday evening in Beverly Hills. Lemon’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, says that the arrest is violating the First Amendment, and that is a distraction to what’s happening in Minnesota. Follow WHOV-TV for more national and trending stories. #whov #hamptonuniversity #donlemon #journalism
BREAKING NEWS Legendary Actress Catherine O’Hara Dies at 71. O’Hara, the beloved Emmy-winning actress whose career spanned more than 4 decades in film and television, has died at 71, her manager confirmed Friday.  O’Hara passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at her home in Los Angeles after what representatives are calling a brief illness. Further details surrounding her death have not yet been disclosed O’Hara was best known for several iconic roles throughout her career, including Moira Rose in Schitt’s Creek, Kate McCallister in Home Alone and Home Alone 2, and Delia Deetz in Beetlejuice. For continued coverage, tune in to WHOV-TV this Thursday at 7 PM on Channel 85-2 and on Instagram Live #whovtv #news #breakingnews #todaynews
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The face of Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil, did not see his shadow, which means there will be 6 more weeks of winter. The Groundhog Day ceremony, held every year on February 2nd, was hosted at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. T Ruth E. Carter just made Oscar history, and it’s a moment worth celebrating. Her impact on film goes far beyond the screen, shaping how stories, culture, and identity are visually told. With five Academy Award nominations for Costume Design, s
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BREAKING NEWS Legendary Actress Catherine O’Hara Dies at 71. O’Hara, the beloved Emmy-winning actress whose career spanned more than 4 decades in film and television, has died at 71, her manager confirmed Friday.  O’Hara pas
Did somebody mention 2016? 👀👀 Thanks to @thecontentcollectivee for nominating us in the mannequin challenge! We want to see our fellow journalism and communication orgs, @hamptonu_nabj @apse_hamptonu @sabersportstv @prssahu, do it the Scripps way!
Hampton University’s Office of Residence Life & Housing will host a Housing Open Forum for students ahead of the Fall 2026 housing selection process. The forum is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. today, in the Student Center Theater. T NBA star Derrick Rose was honored this weekend as his jersey was officially retired. Rose became the youngest NBA MVP in league history and played 16 seasons in the league. He was recognized as a symbol of hope, resilience, and leadership both on an
Professional climber Alex Honnold completed a live free solo climb of Taipei 101, a 1,667-foot skyscraper in Taiwan. The climb aired as part of a live Netflix special. According to event details, the climb was conducted without ropes and required mo
IT’S ALMOST TIME! Our first pitch meeting is happening today! ⏰ 5 PM 🔔 Mandatory for all members Location dropping soon—don’t miss it! #whovtv #hamptonuniversity