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Martinsville group sews confidence with every stitch in handmade dresses

ABC agent delivers important message to student athletes and parents — ABC data shows teen drinking citations spike when school gets back

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Lynchburg family claims police used excessive force to detain teenager

Tornado caught on camera — Caught on camera: Denver twister

Corruption trial begins for former Governor Bob McDonnell

Salem High School hopes to sell box seats for football

The Virginia Department of Forensic Science is expanding

Virginia Tech will host a fan appreciation day in August

Progress is being made on IMAX theatre in Blacksburg

Archeologists oversee digging in Botetourt County

New train depot location could help Boones Mill business

Same-sex couples could get married in Virginia by Aug 18 — Same-sex couples could get married in Virginia by Aug. 18

Lynchburg Regional Airport could be getting new tower

McDonnells federal trial gets started — McDonnells' federal trial gets started

Roanoke Catholic School gets major renovation

Salem hosting biggest girls softball tournament in country

6-year-old Oregon bike thieves — 6-year-old shames bike thieves

NATIONAL & WORLD NEWS

Heavy fighting pushes Gaza toll over 1,100

Three weeks into the Gaza conflict, fighting is intensifying, the death toll is climbing and Israel has warned its citizens to be ready for a prolonged battle.
Efforts to bring about a lasting cease-fire between Israel and Hamas have failed to gain tr...
Police seek tips in FSU professor's slaying
Suspected sex offender killed during arrest
Obama admits boyhood crush on Linda Ronstadt
1 in 3 U.S. adults have 'debt in collections'
U.S.: Russia violated missile treaty
MH17 team tired of delays, official says

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

'Mad Max: Fury Road' wheels into Comic-Con

The trailer for "Mad Max: Fury Road" is out, and it's gotten a 21st-century makeover. Where the 1979 film starred Mel Gibson, this time around, Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron are at the helm.
'The Situation' gets counseling in plea deal
David Duchovny touts Russian pride in beer ad
ESPN commentator apologizes for abuse remark
New Wonder Woman draws mixed reaction

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SPORTS NEWS

Virginia Tech plans a fan appreciation day

Virginia Tech wants to say "thank you" to all its die-hard fans. Fan appreciation day is set for August 9th at 11:30 A.M. at Lane Stadium.
Stacy Searels meets Hokie fans at Roanoke Valley Sports Club
Report: Judge OKs $2 billion sale of Clippers
Salem softball tournament draws thousands, boosts local economy
ESPN commentator apologizes for abuse remark

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HEALTH NEWS

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Free wings for National Chicken Wing Day

Tuesday is National Chicken Wing Day.
Ebola outbreak in West Africa is deadliest ever
Medicare's outlook improves as health spending slows
Bill would legalize some cannabis strains
Virginia Tech student-trainer donates scholarship to honor his dad

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New forensic lab will enhance services, add jobs in the region

Crews are well on their way to expanding the region's forensic lab. The Virginia Department of Forensic Science held a ceremonial ground breaking for the new building Monday.
Salem softball tournament draws thousands, boosts local economy
Window film company partners with schools to create certificate program
Virginia Tech student-trainer donates scholarship to honor his dad
UPDATE: Bedford boy transformed into Spider-Man

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TECHNOLOGY NEWS

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OkCupid set up bad dates in 'an experiment'

Facebook isn't the only social network that experiments on its users.
Yo backer launches new app
BuzzFeed fires editor for plagiarizing
Solar storm barely missed earth in 2012
Robot furniture that builds itself

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Driver falls asleep, sparks fire in Oregon

A driver who fell asleep at the wheel slammed into a utility pole and sparked a fire in Oregon.
Cops: Times Square Spider-Man punches officer
Man's 41 Homer Simpson tattoos set world record
Police solve 'creepy' porcelain doll mystery
Man claims his penis was mistakenly amputated

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LEISURE

Moroccan red lentil-bean stew

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Exotic and warming, this stew will warm heart and stomach.

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Would-be online house-hunting giant has brokers scared

For sale real estate — REUTERS/Larry Downing

The two biggest names in online house hunting -- Zillow and Trulia -- may be teaming up, a pairing that is making some real estate brokers nervous.

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Dog passes out with joy when owner returns

A dog is so happy when its owner returns from two years in Europe that it passes out in joy.

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How Uganda became a top tourist destination

Fifty years ago Uganda was the "Pearl of Africa," a newly independent republic with a thriving economy, a functioning democracy and splendid national parks.

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FAMILY

Appeals court rejects Virginia same-sex ban

Gay marriage, brides on wedding cake — Enrique Castro-Mendivil / Reuters

A federal appeals court on Monday struck down Virginia's ban on same-sex marriage, the first such decision in a southern state and another victory for gay and lesbian couples seeking the right to legally wed.

"We recognize that same-sex marriage makes...

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Zillow buys Trulia for $3.5 billion

The two biggest names in online house hunting -- Zillow and Trulia - are joining forces in a stock deal valued at $3.5 billion.

Trulia shares jumped 12% on the news that it's selling to Zillow.

Zillow will continue to operate two separate websites, whe...

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Investors help the rich pay off student loans

Investors are so hungry for yield in the bond market that they're giving rich college grads money to help pay off their student loans.

Social Finance, a company that uses crowdfunding to refinance student debt, just packaged a bunch of those loans and...

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1 in 3 U.S. adults have 'debt in collections'

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Americans have a debt problem.

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LOCAL PHOTOS

PHOTOS: FloydFest 13 Revolutionary

Thousands came out to FloydFest to enjoy a variety of musical acts. This year's headlining artists include: Lauryn Hill, Ziggy Marley and Buddy Guy. FloydFest takes place July 23-27. This is the festival's 13th year.
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PHOTOS: Wish for Liam

Six-year-old Liam went through super hero training Friday. He patrolled the streets and restored order and safety to the city. Liam's wish was to be Spider-Man for a day. The Make-A-Wish Foundation made that possible. In years to come, people can look back and say they knew Spider-Liam.
PHOTOS: Car crashes into Roanoke deli

Two people were hurt Friday morning
PHOTOS: Ethan's new walker

Quality Auto Paint and Body made adjustments to Ethan's walker. The auto shop repainted it, put his name on it, added handlebar grips and made a bag for his iPad. Barbara Mosely sent these pictures to us.
PHOTOS: Wytheville train derailment

Photos from a train derailment in Wytheville on Monday, July 14. A total of 14 cars went off the track.