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Investors Flock To Ebola-Related Companies

Ebola-related stocks have been on the move since confirmation that the virus made its way onto U.S. soil. NPR's Arun Rath talks with journalist Wallace Witkowski at MarketWatch about Ebola investing.

Experts warn Congress cuts to addiction funding will mean more overdose deaths

A broad coalition of addiction experts wants Congress to maintain healthcare funding for the nation's response to fentanyl and other street drugs.

The Environmental Protection Agency delays limits on PFAS in drinking water

Federal rules to reduce the levels of "forever chemicals" in drinking water are getting delayed.

For 'Lent Madness,' Reverend Pits Saints Against Each Other

Rev. Tim Schenck created the March Madness-type bracket in the true spirit of the season. People learn about, then vote for their favorite saints to advance to the Golden Halo.

Duterte is declared fit for ICC appearance as his lawyer alleges he was 'abducted'

The former Philippine president, accused of crimes against humanity over his deadly "war on drugs," spoke via video link in his initial appearance at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.

More than 30 people killed in Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city of Sumy

More than 30 people were killed in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday, officials said.

LanguagingHR is a podcast that explores how life and language in Hampton Roads are intertwined.

Local podcasters break down the linguistics of Hampton Roads

Jill Winkowski and Prue Salasky are “word nerds” who met in an Old Dominion University syntax class.

In the depths of the pandemic, one in six homes sold in the United States were bought by investors. In parts of Hampton Roads, the rate was even higher.

Could cutting out big investors help Virginia’s homebuyers? One legislator thinks so.

A proposal by a Republican senator would prevent hedge funds and other major investors from buying single-family homes in the state.

The Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts is showing “Celebrate Lafayette:  Soldier, Statesman, Champion of Human Rights," which details the French general's travels through America from 1824-25.

Suffolk celebrates "America's favorite fighting Frenchman" in exhibition

“Celebrate Lafayette:  Soldier, Statesman, Champion of Human Rights,” is on view through March 1 in the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts.

The offshore wind staging area at the Portsmouth Marine Terminal.

$223M offshore wind staging area now complete at Portsmouth Marine Terminal

Officials hope the site will help make Hampton Roads a hub for offshore wind development along the East Coast.

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