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CSX awards Lynchburg Grows, LEAP with grants

Lynchburg Grows and Local Environmental Agricultural Project (LEAP) in Roanoke will each get grants. The grants range from $4,000 to $10,000.

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U.S. adds 2.65 million jobs in 2015 for 2nd best year since 1999

In the face of global fears, the U.S. economy is still gaining speed.

American employers added 292,000 jobs in December. Economists surveyed by CNNMoney predicted 211,000 jobs would be added.

For all of 2015, the economy added 2.65 million…

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Texas grandmother gives birth to granddaughter

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President talks about responsible gun ownership

Goodview Elementary recognized as Distinguished School — Goodview Elementary recognized as 'Distinguished School'

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Roanoke hockey season ticket sales are booming

Lynchburg Parks and Rec offering free fitness classes — Lynchburg Parks and Rec offering week of free fitness classes

Danville Pharmacy recognized for high quality

Judge orders life sentence for man who killed 1-year-old gir — Judge orders life sentence for man who shot and killed 1-year-old girl

USDA reports poor conditions at Natural Bridge Zoo

New library ready to open in Campbell Co.

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Philadelphia officer shot, injured in car

A Philadelphia police officer is recovering after being shot three times while he was in his patrol car in west Philadelphia on Thursday night, CNN affiliate KYW reported.
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Feds arrest 2 refugees on terror-related charges
Apple, Facebook, Twitter meeting feds to talk terrorists on social media
Paris terror suspect's print found in Brussels
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Mike Rowe mistaken for suspected bank robber

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Beyonce to join Coldplay for Super Bowl halftime

Let's hope the lights stay on this time.
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Country star's widow: 'It's all in God's hands'
Pat Harrington, Schneider on 'One Day at a Time,' dead
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' flies into U.S. box office history

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Insanely cold temps for Seahawks-Vikings

The forecast for Minneapolis on Sunday is hovering around a high of 0 degrees Fahrenheit. And that doesn't even factor in the wind chill.
Beyonce to join Coldplay for Super Bowl halftime
Railyard Dawgs tickets selling fast
Michel Platini withdraws from FIFA presidential race
Texas State hires James Madison's Withers as head coach

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CSX awards Lynchburg Grows, LEAP with grants

Lynchburg Grows and Local Environmental Agricultural Project (LEAP) in Roanoke will each get grants. The grants range from $4,000 to $10,000.
Woman dies after being forced from hospital, arrested
Cancer death rate continues steady drop
A Roanoke brewery unites craft beer and yoga
Kare Pharmacy receives new accreditation

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Harvester Performance Center expands show offerings

It's known for its diverse musical acts and unique performances. Now, The Harvester Performance Center is set to offer even more to visitors.
Woman loses half of her body weight to stay alive
Roanoke boy's birthday party goes viral, family feels "Reddit Hug"
PCHS marching band performs during halftime at Citrus Bowl
WDBJ7 YEAR-ENDER: Bald Eagle rescued and released into Smith Mountain Lake State Park

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Apple, Facebook, Twitter meeting feds to talk terrorists on social media

America's big tech companies will meet with top Obama administration officials in San Jose, California on Friday to discuss how terrorists are using social media to recruit attackers.
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T-Mobile CEO defends 'Binge on' against 'throttling'
CES 2016 highlights: Control BB-8 by using the force
Time Warner: 320,000 customers may have been hacked
Human-carrying drone debuts at CES

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Old dime sells for $2 million

A coin collector just paid nearly $2 million for an old dime.
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No copyright for monkeys, judge provisionally rules
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Prized tuna sells for $117,000 at Tokyo auction

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Century-old bottle of beer uncorked

A scuba diver, a researcher and a beer enthusiast walked into a lab and uncorked the mystery of an antique bottle of beer.

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Shelter gives update on 'Smurf Cat'

A California animal shelter has taken in an eight-week-old kitten who was believed to be a chew toy for dogs.

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People who claim that traveling is better than arriving have clearly never passed through an airport in Japan.

New stats published by travel analysts OAG reveal that if you're flying into one of two major Japanese airports, you're more likely to expe...

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Are we ready for a male birth control pill?

"The Pill" -- two words synonymous with birth control. But more than 50 years after oral contraceptives became commonplace, they remain an option only available to women.

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It now costs $1.15 million to buy a Manhattan home

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It's never been more expensive to buy a home in Manhattan.

The median sale price in the New York City borough hit a record high of $1.15 million in the fourth quarter of 2015, according to the latest report by real estate appraisal firm Miller Samuel...

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College professor 'not intimidated' by disciplinary action

The Wheaton College professor who caused a stir when she donned a Muslim head covering at the Christian school said Wednesday that she will not be intimidated "into cowering in fear of the enemy of the month as defined by real estate moguls, senators...

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U.S. adds 2.65 million jobs in 2015 for 2nd best year since 1999

In the face of global fears, the U.S. economy is still gaining speed.

American employers added 292,000 jobs in December. Economists surveyed by CNNMoney predicted 211,000 jobs would be added.

For all of 2015, the economy added 2.65 million jobs, the ...

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PHOTOS: WDBJ7 at the White House

WDBJ7 was invited to the White House on Wednesday to interview Vice President Joe Biden and Valerie Jarrett, senior advisor to President Obama, about gun control. Watch for Justin Ward's interview and reaction from local Republican lawmakers at 5 and 6.
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PHOTOS: Santa visits WDBJ7

WDBJ7 employees and their families met with Santa on Tuesday afternoon.
PHOTOS: Virginia Tech 2015 December graduation

The ceremony was held Friday, Dec. 18, 2015, at Cassell Coliseum.
PHOTOS: 2015 Friday Football Extra banquet

The WDBJ7 sports team handed out awards Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, during its annual Friday Football Extra banquet at the Salem Civic Center.
PHOTOS: Salem wins 4A state title

Salem beat Lake Taylor in double overtime, 17-14, to take home the 4A state championship title.