TRAFFIC ALERT: Accident closes both lanes of Route 114 in Montgomery County

Peppers Ferry Road in Montgomery County is closed in both directions due to a vehicle accident on eastbound Route 114 at mile marker 8.

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Straight Street raises awareness on human trafficking

Quilting marathon for ladies in Shawsville

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Mission to Raise a Million Pounds for wounded warriors

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Wendell Scott inducted into Nascar Hall of Fame

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Japan's Abe: 'We will never, never forgive' ISIS

He ventured to Syria to tell the stories of those whose lives have been torn apart by war. But Kenji Goto suffered his own gruesome fate -- apparently becoming the latest foreigner to be decapitated by ISIS.
Pilots survive midair plane crash in Alaska
3-year-old boy shoots father, pregnant mother in N.M.
Painting bought for $5,000 in 2013 sells for $5 million
Chris Christie to meet with David Cameron in in Britain
Source: Ukraine talks in Minsk end without deal
Whitney Houston's daughter placed in coma

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Biel, Timberlake expecting first child

Justin Timberlake is expecting "the greatest gift ever" this year: a baby.
After months of speculation, the singer confirmed Saturday that his wife, Jessica Biel, is expecting their first child. News of the impending arrival came on his 34th birthday....
Whitney Houston's daughter placed in coma
Observations from "Game of Thrones" trailer
What's streaming in February
In football they trust: Polynesians' pipeline to the American dream

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Serena Williams wins Australian Open

She may have been ill but that didn't stop Serena Williams from claiming a 19th grand slam title Saturday.
The world No. 1 beat second-ranked Maria Sharapova 6-3 7-6 (5) in the Australian Open final to move into sole possession of second place in gra...
Late rally lifts No.4 Duke past No.2 Virginia, 69-63
Wake Forest ends 4-game slide by beating Hokies 73-70
In football they trust: Polynesians' pipeline to the American dream
Mojo Nixon's Musical Memory of Wendell Scott

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Will Soylent solve our food problems?

Statistically speaking, the end of January is where New Year's resolutions go to die. According to a study by the University of Scranton published last year in the Journal of Clinical Psychology, after one month has passed, over a third of those who'...
Measles cases in California still climbing
Radio host Medved says he has cancer
Plague kills dozens in Madagascar
Yoga for Super Bowl stars, weekend warriors

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Roanoke College Habitat for Humanity home dedicated

Hundreds of Roanoke College freshman students put thousands of hours into this extra special Habitat for Humanity Home. Construction started on Roanoke College's campus and the home was moved the corner property in Hurt Park.
Wendell Scott Foundation changing lives in Southern Virginia
Roanoke middle school participates in NASA challenge
Pet owners discuss building new dog park in Roanoke County
Grayson County ranked second in report on job creation

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Drone maker: Malfunction 'highly unlikely'

The owner of a small drone that crashed at the White House earlier this week is blaming technical problems with the DJI Phantom quadcopter for the apparent mishap, though the creator of the device says it's "highly unlikely" the device malfunctioned....
Feds say they've taken down revenge porn king
FAA says 'no' to drones at Super Bowl
Bill Gates reveals his only regret
74.5 million iPhones is ...

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Meet Rami: Part dachshund ... part pit bull?

What if a dachshund and a pit bull got together and had puppies? A Georgia man found a dog with just those canine characteristics in his backyard.
First Las Vegas White Castle opens to feeding frenzy
Candy shop makes edible deflated football
Wrongfully convicted man awarded $6M
Kerry fined for not shoveling snow from sidewalk

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LEISURE

Will Soylent solve our food problems?

Statistically speaking, the end of January is where New Year's resolutions go to die. According to a study by the University of Scranton published last year in the Journal of Clinical Psychology, after one month has passed, over a third of those who'...

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Custody battle brewing over 'Zombie Cat'

Bart the zombie miracle cat — Tampa Bay Humane Society

A custody battle could be brewing over the Florida cat that was supposedly thought to be dead, buried and found alive several days later.

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U.S., Russian cross Pacific in balloon

Two Eagles capsule — Courtesy Pacificballoon.com

They didn't go around the world, but then again it didn't take them close to 80 days. Regardless, it's likely Jules Verne would be very proud of American Troy Bradley and Russian Leonid Tiukhtyaev, who broke records crossing the Pacific together in a...

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FAMILY

Alabama judge warns gov against gay marriage

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Alabama's Supreme Court chief justice hand delivered a letter to Gov. Robert Bentley on Tuesday urging him to oppose the "tyranny" of federal court rulings that have used "specious pretexts" to rule against same-sex marriage bans.

"As of this date, 44...

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Boomerang home buyers are coming back

Millions of Americans who lost their homes during the foreclosure crisis are now poised to become homeowners again.

That's according to a new report from RealtyTrac, which estimates that 7.3 million so-called "boomerang buyers" will return to the U.S...

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Poverty: A growing problem in America's schools

The majority of children in America's public schools now are low-income. And that has major implications for the future of the nation's workforce.

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What Super Bowl? The Ad Bowl has already begun

The Super Bowl is Sunday evening, but the Ad Bowl is already underway.

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LOCAL PHOTOS

Graphics: What to expect from the late weekend storm

A low pressure system will move from the Tennessee valley across the Mid Atlantic and off the northeast coast Sunday through Monday. While temperatures will be marginal for an all snow event, we expect more of a cold rain for many areas. However, the mountains have the best chance of seeing accumulating snow late Sunday into Monday.
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PHOTOS: Wendell Scott

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Photos from the life of Wendell Scott. Scott is being inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
PHOTOS: Hendrick Motorsports

Pictures of Jeff Gordon, Chase Elliott, Dale Earnhart Jr., Jimmie Johnson, Kasey Kahne, and Rick Hendrick.
PHOTOS: Ganassi Racing

Pictures of Kyle Larson, Jamie McMurray, Chip Ganassi, and Felix Sabates during the 2015 NASCAR Media Tour.
PHOTOS: Richard Childress Racing

Pictures of Ryan Newman, Austin Dillon, Paul Menard, and Richard Childress.