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Could being overweight keep you safe in a car crash?

Edelmann Technology bringing new jobs to Franklin County

(img1)Mill Mountain 12815 — Mill Mountain Zoo hires new executive director

(img1)East Mental Health 12815 — Mental health agency investigated by Department of Health and Human Services

GoDaddy pulls puppy ad — GoDaddy pulls controversial puppy ad

Day 3 NASCAR Media Tour Wood Brothers Racing celebrates 65 — Day 3 NASCAR Media Tour: Wood Brothers Racing celebrates 65 years

Free clinic in Bedford has shortage of doctors

Real-estate impact of Norfolk Southern closing

HOMETOWN HEALTH More than 1M diagnosed with Sepsis — HOMETOWN HEALTH: More than 1M diagnosed with Sepsis every year

Effort underway to count number of homeless in Lynchburg

What will become of the Norfolk Southern building — Roanoke's director of economic development talks about Norfolk Southern building

Cat killed two displaced in Roanoke house fire — Cat killed, two displaced in Roanoke house fire

How to keep kids safe when online and using phones — How to keep kids safe when using phones and online

6 p m update Christiansburg teen missing since Monday — 6 p.m. update: Parents of missing Christiansburg teen pray for safe return home

Missing christiansburg teen Aysia Lewis — 5 p.m update: Police believe missing teenager is in danger

WEB EXTRA: Crews respond to Roanoke house fire

Richard Petty on the Chase — WEB EXTRA: Richard Petty talks about Chase changes

Two new Walmart Marketplaces open in Roanoke

Dancing cop — 'Taylor Swift Cop' offers up dance encore

Patriots move past — Pats players try to move past 'deflate-gate'

NATIONAL & WORLD NEWS

Paul Spijkers

Investigator: Co-pilot flew AirAsia jet

When AirAsia Flight QZ8501 crashed, the co-pilot was flying the plane. The pilot was monitoring the flight. And things may have gone wrong in a span of just three minutes and 20 seconds.
That's the assessment of Indonesia's National Transportation Saf...
Cops, citizens scuffle at St. Louis meeting
Boehner defends House GOP immigration lawsuit
Astronomy first: 'Super Saturn' rings
Samsung needs to reinvent itself (again)
FAA says 'no' to drones at Super Bowl
Millions to owe Affordable Care Act tax penalty

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Relativity Media

Interview: Kevin Costner tackles difficult story of race relations with 'Black or White'

Oscar-winning filmmaker and actor Kevin Costner discusses his new film "Black or White," which confronts the issue of race relations in our country.
Bill Gates reveals his only regret
Tim Burton photographer, writer looks at 'Big Eyes' from different perspective
'Wet Hot American Summer' new Netflix series
Actor arrested on voyeurism charges

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SPORTS NEWS

CNNMoney

FAA says 'no' to drones at Super Bowl

Headed to the Super Bowl this weekend? Bring your money, foam finger and tickets -- heck, even bring your face paint -- but please leave your drone at home.
At least that's what the Federal Aviation Administration wants.
The FAA released a 15-second vi...
From the football field to the hardwood: Cromer leading three programs
Ryan Blaney to run extended schedule for Wood Brothers Racing in 2015
Continuity is king for Team Penske
ROUNDUP: Roush-Fenway disappointed with 2014; Petty Motorsports looks to build on 2015

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HEALTH NEWS

CNN

California measles cases still increasing

California health officials said Wednesday there are 79 confirmed measles cases in the state.
According to the California Department of Public Health website, 52 of those cases are linked to an outbreak at Disneyland.
There are four confirmed cases in...
Life-threatening condition can develop from almost any infection
Bedford free clinic seeks volunteer physicians to meet growing demand
California measles outbreak grows
100 students sick at Hampden-Sydney College

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GOOD NEWS

Grayson County ranked second in report on job creation

Grayson County is a leader in job creation, according to a report by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership.
Dinosaurs and Fossils! take over Roanoke science museum
Berglund Center recognized for energy efficient upgrades, enhancements
Classic board games making a comeback at Melrose Library
Good news for the Roanoke Valley

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TECHNOLOGY NEWS

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Bill Gates reveals his only regret

Bill Gates has made his mark on the world. So what does he regret?
74.5 million iPhones is ...
Facebook, Instagram go down, get back up
Brooklyn boy's viral image pays tribute to principal
Apple just posted the best quarter in corporate history

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IRRESISTIBLE NEWS

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'Mr. Incredible' convicted on assault charges

A man who dresses as Mr. Incredible on the Hollywood Walk of Fame has been convicted of assaulting a woman who dresses as Batgirl, according to authorities.
Astronomy first: 'Super Saturn' rings
Bad dog! GoDaddy pulls puppy ad from Super Bowl
Cat crawls out of shallow grave
Cat cafe opens in Portland

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LEISURE

Fans call to #BoycottHershey after import ban

Hershey's move to choke off British chocolate has created a social media firestorm.

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Missing dog travels 1,100 miles

It's a reunion nearly eight months and more than a thousand miles in the making, as a missing pit bull from Texas is discovered in central Indiana.

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How Ink Global is building an inflight empire

InFlight Magazine — MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP/Getty Images

The front pocket of an airline seat may seem an unlikely place to find a winning business model, but the slender space in front of the laminated safety card has been a goldmine for the UK publisher Ink Global for the better part of 20 years.

"I'm fed ...

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FAMILY

Alabama judge warns gov against gay marriage

Facebook same-sex marriage icons — From Facebook

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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White House drops college savings proposal

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The White House is giving up on a costly fight with Congress over the Obama administration's increasingly unpopular proposal to effectively end 529 college savings plans.

A White House official confirmed the move on Tuesday as fierce opposition to the...

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The Obama oil boom

Oil fracking in California — David McNew/Getty Images

The greatest oil boom in this nation's history has occurred during the tenure of self-proclaimed environmentalist Barack Obama.

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WDBJ7 Blogs

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WDBJ7 Anchor/Reporter Jean Jadhon — Jean Jadhon

Your Hometown Soapbox — WDBJ7

Your Hometown Soap Box: Guns and underwear this week on B&B, Y&R

Lori's Home Cookin' with Heart — Home Cookin' with Heart

WDBJ7 Anchor/Reporter Kimberly McBroom — Kimberly McBroom's Blog

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LOCAL PHOTOS

The Most and Least Bible-Minded Cities in America
PHOTOS: Missing Christiansburg teen in danger
PHOTOS: Team Penske

Photos of Roger Penske, Brad Keselowski, and Joey Logano.
PHOTOS: Richard Petty Motorsports

Pictures of Richard Petty, Sam Hornish Jr., and Aric Almirola.
PHOTOS: House fire on Carter Road in Roanoke

A fire put two people out of their home on Carter Road in Roanoke Wednesday. One cat was killed in the fire. The residents were able to escape without injury.