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UPDATE: Possible theory for "fireball" seen in night sky Sunday
Here's a new theory that may explain the "fireball" people saw in the sky last night. Meteorologist Leo Hirsbrunner says "space junk may have burned up in the Earth's atmosphere and that light would have been visible to people along the East Coast."...
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Justin McLeod's Blog
August 15
Goodbye
They say all good things must come to an end. With that, I'm leaving WDBJ and the news business. I've accepted a position as the community relations coordinator for Roanoke City Schools. There are several reasons why I'm switching...Tags: Macy's, Verizon Communications, James Franco, Shootings, Gabrielle Giffords
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New NASA satellite sees tornadoes like never before
On Jan. 22 and 23, 2012, more than 37 tornadoes struck the southern USA. Ten of them tore across the Lower Mississippi Valley into Alabama. Worst hit were St. Clair and Jefferson County, Ala., where 2 people were killed, about 100 others injured, and...
Tags: Southern U.S. Storms (2011), Natural Disasters, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NASA, Tornadoes
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New satellite sends back stunning images of Earth
NASA'snewest Earth-watching satellite has sent back a breathtaking image of our "Blue Marble" that offers a taste of the orbiting observatory's vast capabilities.
The image release comes just a day after the satellite was given a new name: Suomi NPP,...Tags: Science, NASA, Space Programs, Weather Science
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Supporters of unusual tax break say launching cremated remains into space is only part of the story
ReporterWe're learning more about an unusual proposal, a tax break for launching cremated remains into space. Backers of the bill say there's more to it than that. They admit it's an unusual piece of legislation, but say their ultimate goal is firmly grounded...Tags: Stranger Than Fiction, Stranger Than Fiction, John F. Kennedy
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(VIDEO) 2011 hurricane season in 4.5 minutes
Source: NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)The 2011 Atlantic hurricane season officially ends Wednesday, having produced a total of 19 tropical storms of which 7 became hurricanes, including 3 major hurricanes. This level of activity matched NOAA’s predictions and continues the trend of...Tags: Natural Disasters, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Disasters and Accidents, Tropical Storms, Tropical Weather
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What is HD radio?
ReporterYou may have heard of something called HD radio and wondered what it is. There are a lot of misconceptions. HD radio is not like satellite radio. You don't have to pay for a service. You just have to buy a HD radio. They start at about $170. HD...Tags: Entertainment, Radio Industry, Radio, Audiotronics Corporation
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Susan Bahorich's Blog
Comments, questions, concerns, story ideas, etc. email me at: sbahorich@wdbj7.com
5/5/13
You may have seen or heard my promo.
I have cancer.
The story airs Monday night at 6o'clock.
This is a little weird for me.
I'm not used to "being" the...Tags: U.S. Congress, Golf, Physical Therapy, Computing and Information Technology Industry, PBS (tv network)
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May 17th
I don't feel obligated
I had a lovely dinner with a couple of friends recently. The food was so so, the company was great. When the checks arrived, we started talking about tips. I mentioned that I tip before the tax. My friend replied...Tags: Documentary (genre), College Basketball, Sports, News Agency, Loans
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RPT-FEATURE-Amid frenzy over map apps, new focus on 16th century world view
Reuters(Repeats with no changes to text) * Renaissance cleric first wrote "America" on 1507 map * Resonance with current climate of "geo-enabled" devices * Google, Apple, Facebook looking at mapping apps By Deborah Zabarenko WASHINGTON, May 18 (Reuters) -...Tags: U.S. Congress, Geography, Pacific Ocean, Google Inc., Landforms
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Florida Travel Tips & Deals
Special CorrespondentCheck this list often as new tips, events and deals around Florida come in: No need to leave Fido behind Vacationers traveling to Orlando don’t have to leave Fifi or Fido behind with Rosen Hotels & Resorts’ VIP ¿ Very Important Pet ¿ package...Tags: Pink (singer), Tony Awards, Miami Hotels, Healthy Diet, Florida Department of Transportation
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Astronauts take Dream Chaser spacecraft for simulated spin
Astronaut Jack Fischer took the Dream Chaser winged spacecraft for a spin, rocketing down from 10,000 feet, bucking through 60 seconds of turbulence to land hard on the runway in the Mojave desert in southern California. Then he tried it again. And...
Tags: SpaceX, NASA, Technology, Space Programs, Science and Technology
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