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![As Trump and Harris prepare to face off for the first time Tuesday, his three debates against Clinton in 2016 provide a clear illustration of the challenges facing both candidates. As Trump and Harris prepare to face off for the first time Tuesday, his three debates against Clinton in 2016 provide a clear illustration of the challenges facing both candidates.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Election_2024_Debate_Trump_Clinton_44214.jpg?w=122)
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What the Trump-Clinton debates might tell us about Tuesday’s match with Harris
As Trump and Harris prepare to face off for the first time Tuesday, his three...
![The vice president and Democratic nominee has plenty of debate experience to draw on as she takes on former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump. The vice president and Democratic nominee has plenty of debate experience to draw on as she takes on former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Election_2024_Debate_Harris_52618.jpg?w=133)
Harris’ past debates: A prosecutor’s style with narrative flair but risks in a matchup with Trump
The vice president and Democratic nominee has plenty of debate experience to draw on as...
![Chesapeake, Suffolk, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Hampton have each installed speed cameras in local school and work zones in an effort to deter speeding and enhance overall public safety. Chesapeake, Suffolk, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Hampton have each installed speed cameras in local school and work zones in an effort to deter speeding and enhance overall public safety.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/TVP-L-SPEED-CAMERA-LAWSUIT-0417-SMK-002.jpg?w=131)
Watch your speed: Cameras in Hampton Roads school zones are back online
Chesapeake, Suffolk, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Hampton have each installed speed cameras in local school and...
![A federal trial began Monday over claims that supporters of former President Donald Trump threatened and harassed a Biden-Harris bus in Texas four years ago, disrupting the campaign on the last day of early voting. A federal trial began Monday over claims that supporters of former President Donald Trump threatened and harassed a Biden-Harris bus in Texas four years ago, disrupting the campaign on the last day of early voting.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Trump_Train_Trial_69581.jpg?w=132)
Trial begins over Texas ‘Trump Train’ highway confrontation
A federal trial began Monday over claims that supporters of former President Donald Trump threatened...
![The Pamunkey Indian Tribe first pitched the concept for a Norfolk casino in 2018. Years later, the City Council is poised to vote on a new development agreement that brings on a new partner and again changes the size and scope of the development. The Pamunkey Indian Tribe first pitched the concept for a Norfolk casino in 2018. Years later, the City Council is poised to vote on a new development agreement that brings on a new partner and again changes the size and scope of the development.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/casino-before-after-2.jpg?w=128)
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Norfolk casino plans have evolved. Here’s how today’s plans compare with previous proposals.
The Pamunkey Indian Tribe first pitched the concept for a Norfolk casino in 2018. Years...
![Both military tradition and federal law make it clear that claiming military honors one did not earn is a serious violation of protocol. Both military tradition and federal law make it clear that claiming military honors one did not earn is a serious violation of protocol.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/TBS-W-MOORE.jpg?w=132)
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Maryland veterans divided over gravity of Gov. Wes Moore’s false Bronze Star claim
Both military tradition and federal law make it clear that claiming military honors one did...
![The United States Postal Service has faced slow downs in the last few years due to the pandemic and operational cutbacks. Local and state election officials are subsequently pushing absentee voters to request and return their mail-in ballots as soon as possible this year to avoid missing the deadline. The United States Postal Service has faced slow downs in the last few years due to the pandemic and operational cutbacks. Local and state election officials are subsequently pushing absentee voters to request and return their mail-in ballots as soon as possible this year to avoid missing the deadline.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2023/04/21/7VMTPBQI4JBKFBCWWDZ7ZHMGOI.jpg?w=135)
Mail those ballots early: Election officials warn Virginia absentee voters about slow postal services
The United States Postal Service has faced slow downs in the last few years due...
![New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing mounting questions over his ability to govern after federal investigators seized phones from multiple officials in his administration, compounding scrutiny of a Democrat who was already ensnared in an apparently separate criminal probe. New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing mounting questions over his ability to govern after federal investigators seized phones from multiple officials in his administration, compounding scrutiny of a Democrat who was already ensnared in an apparently separate criminal probe.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/NYC_Mayor_FBI_Investigations_47633.jpg?w=132)
Swirling federal investigations test New York City mayor’s ability to govern
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing mounting questions over his ability to govern...
![A prayer circle surrounding a flag pole after school shooting in Georgia A prayer circle surrounding a flag pole after school shooting in Georgia](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/US-NEWS-CAMPAIGN-GA-SCHOOL-SHOOTING-GET.jpg?w=132)
School shooting draws unwanted attention to Georgia on campaign trail
The national spotlight fell on Georgia on Wednesday following a shooting at Barrow County’s Apalachee High School that killed...
![Experts say whether that helps put Democrats over the top in close elections may depend on whether candidates talk much about the issue. Experts say whether that helps put Democrats over the top in close elections may depend on whether candidates talk much about the issue.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Abortion_Arizona_45320.jpg?w=132)
Abortion rights questions are on ballots in 9 states. Will they tilt elections?
Experts say whether that helps put Democrats over the top in close elections may depend...