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Possible trash compactor in downtown Roanoke

Roanoke magazine brings meaning to Growing Up — Roanoke magazine brings meaning to 'Growing Up'

Hi-tech greenhouse plants first tomatoes in Dublin

Fans begin filling Elmwood Park for Sheryl Crow concert

Johnnie Williams admits buying Rolex watch was a mistake

Few options for Lynchburg residents forced to find new homes

Amputee MMA fighter — Teen amputee trains for MMA fights

Teen sets self on fire Texas — Teen sets self ablaze in viral 'fire challenge'

Dog stuck in brick wall — Rescuers free pup stuck in brick wall

Shredding sensitive paperwork protects your identity

Community Shredding Day helps prevent identity theft

Scott Carmitchel — Accused casino robber won't open eyes in court

90 year old gas pipelines being replaced in Danville

Roanoke insurance broker weighs in on Affordable Care Act so far

New businesses coming to Towers Shopping Center

Hometown-Health — Surgeon General warning about skin cancer

Ponce De Leon apartment building opens in Roanoke

Dale Jr looking to pick up third win of season at Pocono — Dale Jr. looking to pick up third win of season at Pocono

NATIONAL & WORLD NEWS

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Cease-fire announced in Mideast conflict

[Breaking news update at 5:36 p.m. ET]
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announced Thursday that an unconditional humanitarian cease-fire wll begin at 8 a.m. local time in Gaza. It will last for a period of 72 h...
Source: Infected Americans to be evacuated
'Sharknado 2' runaway ratings hit
GOP dysfunction delays House's August recess
Broken rail caused deadly 2012 derailment
Dow plunges 317 points, now down for year
OSCE team reaches MH17 crash site area

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REGIONAL NEWS

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Disney/Marvel Studios

Michael Rooker has blast turning blue for Yondu in 'Galaxy'

Acclaimed actor Michael Rooker talks about playing the bad and good in his new film, Marvel Studio's "Guardians of the Galaxy."
Dave Bautista thrilled to put mind, muscle into 'Galaxy' guardian Drax
Justin Bieber vs. Orlando Bloom: Feud fuels buzz
'Sharknado 2' runaway ratings hit
Michael Jackson's Neverland could be sold

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SPORTS NEWS

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Ravens' Rice: 'My actions were inexcusable'

Ray Rice, the Baltimore Ravens running back suspended by the NFL for two games after video showed him dragging his unconscious then-fiancée from an elevator, told reporters Thursday his actions were "inexcusable."
"You know that's not me," he said. "...
David Wilson out indefinitely
Spanish soccer team wears tuxedo uniform
ESPN suspends Stephen A. Smith
New Orleans Saints chowing down at The Greenbrier

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HEALTH NEWS

From Doctors Without Borders

Source: Infected Americans to be evacuated

There was only enough for one.
With the word there was only enough of an experimental serum available to one of two American charity workers in Liberia infected with Ebola hemorrhagic fever, Dr. Kent Brantly made the sacrifice.
He asked that the seru...
Jury seated in peanut salmonella trial for former Lynchburg area company
Could Ebola come to the United States?
What is risk of catching Ebola on a plane?
What is Ebola and why does it kill?

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GOOD NEWS

Shop tax-free for back to school August 1 through August 3

Virginia's Tax-Free weekend on school supplies, clothes and shoes is happening Friday through Sunday.
Police officers join the Lansdowne community for an afternoon full of art
New vending machine encourages employees, patients to eat healthier
Steppin' Out brings tourists, business to downtown Blacksburg
New forensic lab will enhance services, add jobs in the region

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TECHNOLOGY NEWS

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Six obstacles to being a cyborg

As technology takes over our lives, some people are inserting it in their bodies. Cyborgs are people who use technology to enhance their senses or natural human abilities.
Is the iPad doomed?
Uber-inspired app brings a doc to your door
Kim Kardashian's game makes $700,000 a day
Instagram unveils its answer to Snapchat

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IRRESISTIBLE NEWS

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New ice cream changes color as you lick it

A Spanish physicist has invented a new flavor of ice cream that changes color as it is licked.
Father-to-be takes hilarious 'maternity pictures'
Cronut creator unveils ice cream sundae in a can
Plastic surgeon sued over 'cocaine nose' photos
Couple wants to change middle names to 'Seamonster'

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LEISURE

Yukon Gold potato soup with black olive caviar

Yukon Golds bring their buttery flavor to this party.

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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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What is risk of catching Ebola on a plane?

Weekly int'l flights from countries hit by Ebola — Jason Kwok/CNN

Deadly diseases like Ebola are only a plane ride away. In today's interconnected world, linked by transoceanic flights, one infected person can trigger a domino effect that pays no attention to borders.

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FAMILY

How to shop for back-to-school tax-free

If you're going to drop hundreds of dollars on back-to-school supplies, you might as well do it now.

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Home price increases continue at slower pace

Home prices continued to rise this spring, but the pace of increase has slowed since late last year.

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Grieving parents drowning in student loan debt get relief

Lisa and Darnelle Mason — Courtesy Mason Family

Steve Mason and his wife Darnelle have been struggling to pay their daughter's six-figure student loan debt ever since she passed away five years ago -- and now they are starting to get some much needed relief.

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Dow plunges 317 points, now down for year

The best thing we can say about Thursday's stock market trading is that it is now over. The Dow fell 317 points, erasing all of its gains for the year.

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WDBJ7 Blogs

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Your Hometown Soapbox — WDBJ7

Your Hometown Soap Box: Y&R, B&B changes, lies this week

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

WDBJ7 Anchor/Reporter Susan Bahorich — Susan Bahorich

WDBJ7 Anchor/Reporter Kimberly McBroom — Kimberly McBroom

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LOCAL PHOTOS

PHOTOS: Summer Music Games 2014

The 28th annual Summer Music Games took place Tuesday, July 29, at the Salem Football Stadium. Drum and bugle corps from across the United States attended the event.
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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.
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.