ATAC jet crashes in Calif., one dead (2012/5/18)

A privately owned jet contracted by the military to play the enemy in training exercises crashed Friday in a Southern California farm field, killing the civilian pilot, authorities said.

Shooting on Leo Street in Norfolk (2012/5/18)

Officers with the Norfolk Police Department are investigating a shooting along Leo Street Friday night.

Media Mining Digest 27 – May 18, 2012: Finances, HarperCollins, Low Carb Diet, Linked-In, Science Writing Careers, Banana SLAPP, Belgium Slaves, Stopping Warlords, Africa Jobs and Exports, Health Care in the 21st Century, E-predictions, Cyberthreats, S (2012/5/18)
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The link to each item’s podcast is at the highlighted topic and reached by double-clicking or ctrl-clicking it. Actual podcasts for this edition are assembled here at 1.5x speed for four months. Finances   33 mins  -  Education, wine, housing, sports, equities. $24,000 is the average college grad salary.  It may be a lousy job market out there but some kids are young enough to believe their dream job awaits. You’ll hear what they learned from mom and dad on Take your Daughter or Son to Work Day . At the 22 minute mark is advice about wine, the wine index and should you invest?  It’s followed by a 12 minute interview with NFL great and multi-millionaire Warren Sapp, his first broadcast interview since filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.  Right click “Download Aud...

Cape Hatteras seashore super retiring (2012/5/18)

The Cape Hatteras National Seashore superintendent who was in charge when the divisive beach access rules were written is retiring at the end of July.

Habitat for Humanity helps Hampton (2012/5/18)

The blitz is on in Hampton, but it has nothing to do with a football game. It does involve teamwork and a lot of volunteers.

Thieves caught on video in Portsmouth (2012/5/18)

Surveillance video captured two men stealing from an R.S. Andrews warehouse in Portsmouth Thursday.

Surveillance cameras help crime in NN (2012/5/18)

Surveillance cameras in businesses or on the streets are helping Newport News Police solve crimes and the chief wants to see more.

Teachers have no stance on light rail (2012/5/18)

More opposition is rolling down the track against extending Norfolk's light rail to Virginia Beach, but educators say they haven't taken a position.

DMV wants "ICUHAJI" license plate back (2012/5/18)

A Chesapeake man appealed a DMV ruling to try to keep his vanity license plate. Some say the message includes slang that is offensive to Arab Americans.

Twitter shows drug bust in real time (2012/5/18)

Tweets described a drug bust at the same time James City County officials were conducting an operation that netted $25,000 in marijuana Thursday.

Witness speaks after Norfolk drowning (2012/5/18)

A witness speaks with WAVY.com after pulling a man from the water in the Ocean View area Friday afternoon.

Police see link in 7-Eleven robberies (2012/5/18)

Several Hampton Roads convenience stores have been robbed recently, and Newport News police say the crimes may be connected.

Dominion Files Lawsuit to Confirm Right to Construct Cove Point Natural Gas Liquefaction Project (2012/5/18)

- Agreement specifically permits all planned activities - Project offers significant economic benefits while using existing infrastructure to minimize environmental impact May 18, 2012 RICHMOND, Va., May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion (NYSE: D) today filed a lawsuit to confirm its right to construct a natural gas liquefaction project at its Cove Point liquefied natural gas terminal in Lusby, Md. The company filed a complaint for declaratory judgment in response to an erroneous claim by the Sierra Club that the club has the authority to block the project. The plain language of a 2005 agreement, to which Dominion and the Sierra Club are parties, specifically permits all the activities related to the planned liquefaction project, Dominion said in a complaint filed with the Circuit Court o...

Truck stuck in mud leads to arrest (2012/5/18)

While Isle of Wight sheriff's deputies were investigating stolen farm equipment, a truck stuck in the mud led them to a suspect.

Youth leader faces more sex charges (2012/5/18)

Police say a former Cub Scout leader who previously faced sex abuse charges is being investigated again after a 11-year-old claims she was inappropriately touched.

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