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(img1)Goodall — Jane Goodall comes to Washington and Lee

(img1)Boating Safety — Lawmaker says efforts to change boating laws is a mistake

(img1)Lawhorn — Former Buena Vista fire chief headed to court Friday

Roanoke Co Parks and Rec holding job fair for seasonal work — Roanoke Co. Parks, Recreation and Tourism holding job fair for seasonal work

Patrick County has lowest unemployment rate in 6 years

8-yr-old asks for donations for humane society for birthday

New Chick-Fil-A could be coming to Roanoke County

Bedford town leaders may end curbside recycling program

Governor announces major reform to Medicaid program in VA

Roanoke Co students get access to 3D printers — Roanoke Co. students get access to 3D printers

TAP celebrates 10 years of Youth Build program

Coal ash spill gets attentions of lawmakers in Richmond

Coal ash spill gets attention of state lawmakers

Body found — Body believed to be of missing Floyd Co. man found

NATIONAL & WORLD NEWS

Ex-girlfriend says Pistorius cheated on her

The former girlfriend of Oscar Pistorius, the track star charged with murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, testified Friday that their relationship ended when he cheated on her with Steenkamp.
Samantha Taylor also testified that Pistorius slept w...
Transgender woman sues CrossFit for $2.5M
Issa tries to 'clear the air' with Rep. Cummings
Pussy Riot members attacked at McDonald's in Russia
Police: Darren Sharper admitted to two rapes
Sheriff urges charges in Hernandez fight
Duke reacts to news of student porn star

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Police: Woman arrested in Bieber rental home

Police arrested a woman discovered in the Georgia home of music producer Dallas Austin, Sandy Springs police say.
Katy Perry disses Miley, and Miley bites back
Kim and Kanye's wedding: Save the date
'Lion King' director thrilled to unleash 'Mr. Peabody & Sherman'
MTV Movie Awards: The nominations are in

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SPORTS NEWS

Ex-girlfriend says Pistorius cheated on her

The former girlfriend of Oscar Pistorius, the track star charged with murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, testified Friday that their relationship ended when he cheated on her with Steenkamp.
Samantha Taylor also testified that Pistorius slept w...
Police: Darren Sharper admitted to two rapes
Sheriff urges charges in Hernandez fight
UEFA president cautions against Paralympic boycott
Pistorius breaks down at graphic evidence

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Local woman makes hefty donation

WDBJ 7 reported that for the first time in more than 30 years, Meals on Wheels has a wait list. The Local Office on Aging said it's a result of sequestration. WDBJ 7 found out on Thursday the program received a $10,000 donation.
CNN Poll: Wide divide over abortion
Second baby possibly 'cured' of HIV
Study: Playing with Barbies may limit girls' career choices
You can keep your old health plan until 2016

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You can keep your old health plan until 2016

Healthcare.gov

Insurers can keep their customers on policies that don't comply with the Affordable Care Act for another two years, the Obama administration announced Wednesday.
Official key to Affordable Care Act resigns
Hidden number key to health care law's success
GOP: 'Another broken promise' on healthcare
Koch brothers' group: Reid tries to 'silence and intimidate'

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TECHNOLOGY NEWS

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Twitter bans porn videos on Vine

Twitter has officially banned pornographic content on Vine, its year-old social-video service. The company announced the changes to its rules and terms of service on Thursday and will begin enforcing them immediately.
Facebook, Instagram issue new gun rules
Alleged Bitcoin creator pursued in L.A. car chase
Getty opens photo archive to bloggers
Oscar Mayer wakes you up with bacon alarm

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PD: Man attacked for refusing burrito request

A 24-year-old man is accused of walking up to a stranger sitting outside of a Seattle restaurant, demanding a bite of his burrito and attacking the victim when he refused.
Cats as weapons? In 16th century Germany, yes
Gambler sues casino for losing big while drunk
Twitter buys log cabins for cafeteria
Giant, ancient virus dug up in Siberia

LEISURE

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Don't fear the antique mall

Shelves full of knickknacks, chairs piled precariously atop tables, dusty toys dangling from the ceiling and barely enough floorspace to set a foot down: It's a scene that's caused more than one shopper to flee a flea market. But there's no need to fear the antique mall, say some thrifting pros, if you know what you're looking for and how to navigate through a seeker's paradise to get to it.

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Woman crochets cozies for turtles, snails

It started with a photo of a tortoise with a doily on its shell, lead to a family joke and now Katie Bradley has sold more than 1,400 crocheted cozies for tortoises, turtles and even snails.

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36 world-changing travel moments

Machu Picchu, Peru mountains — Caetano Lacerda/SXC

Just more than a hundred and ten years ago, Orville Wright became the first human to achieve powered flight.

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Heaps of Joy blog: Our reactions to learning that we are having quadruplets

WDBJ7 Anchor/Reporter Susan Bahorich — Susan Bahorich

WDBJ7 Anchor/Reporter Jean Jadhon — Jean Jadhon

WDBJ7 Anchor/Reporter Kimberly McBroom — Kimberly McBroom

Johnny Tsai — "Looking Up" Astronomy Blog

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25 areas are now under advisories, watches or severe weather warnings.

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PHOTOS: Fire at old American Furniture plant in Martinsville

A fire broke out around 5:30 p.m. Monday at the old American Furniture plant in Martinsville.
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PHOTOS: Large rock falls on Covington road

This picture was taken on Valley Ridge Road in Covington on Monday, March 3. The Virginia Department of Transportation has closed the road indefinitely.
PHOTOS: UVA beats Syracuse

#12 UVA defeated #4 Syracuse in men's basketball Saturday. More photos will be posted soon, so keep checking back for updates.
PHOTOS: Mom accused of killing 2-year-old son in Bedford Co.

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Shana Witt is accused of killing her 2-year-old son, Jordon Smith. Her husband, Michael Smith, is also facing abuse and neglect charges, as well as a methamphetamine charge.
PHOTOS: Fiery tractor-trailer accident on Interstate 81 North in Montgomery County

A tractor-trailer fire caused delays on Interstate 81 in Montgomery County.