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NATIONAL & WORLD NEWS

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Student survivors of Sewol disaster testify

Lines of police surrounded a courthouse as student survivors of the Sewol ferry disaster gave evidence in their hometown of Ansan, South Korea, on Monday.
Police: Oregon toddler crashed Jeep into house
U.N. Security Council demands Gaza cease-fire
Japanese teen accused of murdering classmate
New attempt to visit MH17 crash site
Man walking beach struck and killed by plane
Man dead after Venice Beach lightning

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

'Up the Down Staircase' author dies at 103

Bel Kaufman, author of the bestselling 1960s classic "Up the Down Staircase," has died at 103.
Sarah McLachlan on parenting, work and sex
Adam West: Ben Affleck will be a great Batman
Morgan Freeman inhales helium on Fallon show
Man's 41 Homer Simpson tattoos set world record

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SPORTS NEWS

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Vincenzo Nibali wins Tour de France

Vincenzo Nibali became only the sixth man in history to win all three of cycling's major tours as he sealed victory in this year's Tour de France on the Champs Elysees Sunday.
Boy with inoperable tumor gets birthday wish
Bolt ready to compete at Commonwealth Games
Eight Roanoke kids heading to Pinehurst
More bad luck for Hamilton in F1 qualifying

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HEALTH NEWS

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Second American infected with Ebola

A second American aid worker in Liberia has tested positive for Ebola, according to the Christian humanitarian group she works for.
Nancy Writebol is employed by Serving in Mission, or SIM, in Liberia and was helping the joint SIM/Samaritan's Purse te...
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Ebola virus reaches Lagos, Nigeria
This won't be the AIDS-free generation
5 studies you may have missed

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UPDATE: Bedford boy transformed into Spider-Man

Liam Shutt has been battling leukemia for two years. Thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, he’s now fighting crime.
Dozens participate in Paws for a Cause event in downtown Roanoke
Boones Mill train depot on the move
Vinton teenager takes beautification project into his own hands
Disabled Vinton boy gets tricked-out walker

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TECHNOLOGY NEWS

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Solar storm barely missed earth in 2012

Two years ago, modern infrastructure came very close to a serious disruption. The culprit? One of the largest solar storms in recorded history.
BuzzFeed fires editor for plagiarizing
Robot furniture that builds itself
US reveals secret plans for '60s moon base
Facebook at all-time high on mobile might

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Guinness World Records

Man's 41 Homer Simpson tattoos set world record

This is sure to be the talk of Springfield. A New Zealand man's 41 tattoos of Homer Simpson have set a new world record.
Man claims his penis was mistakenly amputated
Police solve 'creepy' porcelain doll mystery
Naked thieves steal 60 burgers from Florida eatery
Police: Man wore nametag while robbing bank

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LEISURE

Moroccan red lentil-bean stew

cook books, cooking, recipes, food — Katia Grimmer-Laversanne/SXC

Exotic and warming, this stew will warm heart and stomach.

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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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Study: Dogs can feel jealous, too

golden retriever dog closeup — Madison Crawley/SXC

New research suggests that dogs can exhibit jealousy, a human emotion usually ascribed to squabbling siblings or the jilted third of a love triangle.

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China to soon be the world's top business travel market

China is the world's hottest market for business travelers, and spending in the country could surpass the U.S. as soon as 2015, according to a new report.

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FAMILY

Pope to visit Philadelphia next year

Pope Francis, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio — REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

Pope Francis has accepted the invitation of Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput to attend the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia next year, Catholic News Service reported Friday.

It would be the popular pontiff's first visit to the United...

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LOCAL PHOTOS

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.
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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.
PHOTOS: Wytheville train derailment

Photos from a train derailment in Wytheville on Monday, July 14. A total of 14 cars went off the track.