Amber Alert in Pittsylvania County

The Virginia State Police and Virginia Missing Children Clearinghouse have issued an AMBER ALERT for a child abduction on behalf of the Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office in Hurt, VA on July 12th, 2014 at 10:30 a.m.

Deadly multi-vehicle crash in Pittsylvania County

At 1:00 p.m. Saturday (July 12), Virginia State Police responded to a multi-vehicle crash in Pittsylvania County.

Survivor quotes Harry Potter after bloodshed

Cassidy Stay has seen the worst -- the brutal killings of her parents and siblings, ages 4 to 13, in their Texas home.

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Technology helps Danville police — Advanced technology helps Danville police in their investigations

Zoo Do event at Mill Mountain Zoo — Zoo Do event raises money for Mill Mountain Zoo

Anderson wins Women s Amateur Championship — Anderson wins Women's Amateur Championship

Melons becoming ripe at the wrong time in Virginia

Bedford thrift store helps those in need in Africa

Roanoke public transit gets nine new buses

Feds push to get overdose drug to all public safety

Amherst Co Accident 071114 — Deadly accident on Route 130 in Amherst County

UVA s Harris named to watch list for Thorpe Award — UVA's Harris named to watch list for Thorpe Award

Photography helps Roanoke woman s battle with cancer — Photography helps Roanoke woman's battle with cancer

Volunteers needed for court ordered supervised visits in Franklin County

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Israelis briefly raid Gaza missile site

The language of war leaves something lost in translation.
Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon on Saturday spoke of "achievements" and the destruction of "significant targets" in his country's airstrikes against Hamas targets in Gaza.
But on the gro...
Flight diverted to Midway Island over odor
The summer of supermoons is here
Remains could be those of missing American
Survivor quotes Harry Potter after bloodshed
Female Yahoo exec sued for sexual harassment
3 killed in Chicago weekend violence

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Tracy Morgan sues Walmart over deadly crash

Comedian Tracy Morgan is suing Walmart over a deadly limo bus crash on the New Jersey Turnpike that left him critically injured.
The complaint was filed Thursday in the U.S. District Court in New Jersey.
Morgan, 45, suffered broken ribs, a broken nose...
Punk rock icon Tommy Ramone dies
Rosemary Murphy, Emmy-winning actress, dies
Director Reeves completely at home with 'Dawn of Planet of the Apes'
'Harry Potter' actor David Legeno dies

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World Cup: Netherlands defeats Brazil

It's often described as the game no team wants to play in.
This was certainly the case for Brazil Saturday as the World Cup hosts suffered further embarrassment after the Netherlands triumphed 3-0 in the third place playoff match in Brasilia.
Chaotic d...
LeBron James: 'I'm coming home' to Cleveland
World Cup: Germany and Argentina face destiny
Liverpool and Barcelona reach deal on Suarez
World Cup: Messi's moment of immortality?

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Medical marijuana research stalls

A well-known medical marijuana researcher at the University of Arizona says a study she's been planning for four years has cost her her job.
Dr. Sue Sisley, a clinical assistant professor in the college of medicine, has been with the university for ne...
New drug uses the stink in the stink bomb
CDC lab safety called into question
New buses designed to accommodate more passengers
Free Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven

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Free Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven

It's July 11 and that can only mean one thing - free Slurpees!
Running group inspires locals to get fit and explore the Star City
Fast draw shooting competition draws the best of the East Coast
Children build rapport with law enforcement at Bedford "cop camp"
WDBJ7 hosts lemonade stand to support Children's Miracle Network

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TECHNOLOGY NEWS

Female Yahoo exec sued for sexual harassment

A female tech executive at Yahoo is being sued for sexual harassment by a former female software engineer at the company.
The software engineer, Nan Shi, filed a complaint Friday, alleging sexual harassment, emotional distress and wrongful terminatio...
Sex Valley: Tech's booming prostitution trade
Amazon to FAA: Let us fly our drones
Tech stock soars 25,000%. Trading halted
Amazon accused of illegally billing for kids' gaming purchases

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Deer crashes through liquor store's front window

A deer crashed through the front window of a Massachusetts liquor store, frantically sprinting through the store in search of the exit.
Draft notices sent to 14K dead men in Pennsylvania
2 live parrots found in Elmo doll
Man arrested after allegedly kicking police horse
Airport charges passengers for breathing clean air

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LEISURE

Kansas City-style barbecue sauce

While the folks in Kansas City are certainly no slouches when it comes to smoking meat, the real star of their barbecue show is the sauce.

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What a wonderful world: 13 fabulous gardens

Roseto Comunale garden in Rome — Courtesy Roseto Comunale di Roma

History and botany mix with landscape design and architecture in these 13 fabulous gardens around the world.

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Officer adopts pit bull he's rescued twice

After rescuing the same pit bull for a second time, Arlington police Sgt. Gary Carter has decided to adopt the dog.

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Flight diverted to Midway Island over odor

A harrowing United Airlines flight Friday over the Pacific Ocean was forced to land on remote Midway Island because of what an FAA official said was an electrical odor on board.

The United Airlines plane, carrying 335 passengers and 13 crew on a Boein...

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FAMILY

World Cup finals: It's Pope versus pope

Pope Francis with Pope Emeritus Benedict — Osservatore Romano / Reuters

Will the World Cup finals become a Holy War? At the very least, Sunday's World Cup match could put millions of Catholics -- not to mention Vatican employees -- in a bit of a bind.

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Citigroup faces $7 billion mortgage reckoning

Citigroup looks like it's next to face a reckoning for the mortgage crisis.

U.S. law enforcement confirm that Citi is close to $7 billion deal to settle charges that it packaged bad mortgages during the run-up to the financial crisis. The final deal, ...

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John Wayne's family, university 'Duke' it out

John Wayne in True Grit — Paramount Pictures

John Wayne's family is fighting Duke University in federal court over the use of "Duke" to sell whiskey.

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JPMorgan exec loves getting his hands dirty

JPMorgan Chase — John R. Coughlin/CNNMoney.com

A check engine light went off inside Bill Eigen's mind while listening to his auto and truck repair customers in 2007.

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LOCAL PHOTOS

PHOTOS: BoxerWoodstock V Music Festival

The 5th Annual BoxerWoodstock Music Festival took place Saturday, July 12, at Boxerwood Nature Center and Woodland Garden in Lexington. The outdoor concert featured six bands.
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PHOTOS: Parks and Arts at Golden Park in Roanoke

The Roanoke Parks and Arts Program brought visual and performing arts together Saturday afternoon at Golden Park.
PHOTOS: Roanoke buses old and new
PHOTOS: Fast draw competition
PHOTOS: Water main break in Roanoke

Trevor Fair/WDBJ7

A water main break Tuesday at the intersection of Peters Creek Road and Hershberger Road caused traffic issues.