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    What's News Today, Thursday, June 20, 2013

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    Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia. More>>

    Blacksburg kids train for triathlon

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    Some local kids are staying active this summer as they train for a triathlon. It's designed with distances they can successfully complete and build habits to promote physical activity years from now. More>>

    Botetourt County man brings free soccer camp to Roanoke

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    The camp runs Monday-Wednesday evening at East End Baptist Church. More>>

    NRV softball tournament to raise money for summer camp for kids with cancer

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    Money raised will benefit "Special Love," Virginia non-profit that offers support to children with cancer and their families, including summer camp. More>>

    Roanoke Valley Horse Show hit by storm damage again Video included

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    The storms winds destroyed one horse tent outside the Salem Civic Center, and damaged two other tents. More>>

    Downtown Roanoke Inc. looks at past and future projects Video included

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    Business leaders took a look ahead at new projects expected to kick off soon. More>>

    Federal investigators, local police bust extensive check washing scheme Video included

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    Investigators say "The Charlotte Group" stole checks from one Salem business in particular totaling $110,000. More>>

    Roanoke Police rescue jumper from I-581 bridge

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    12 officers showed up, and helped talk the man down over a little more than half-an-hour More>>

    Local dealerships prepare for Jeep recall

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    After Chrysler agreed to a massive recall on Tuesday, service shops all across our region are gearing up for the customers who will be coming in for repairs. It's often hard, as a car owner, to know what More>>

    • U.S. & World News

    • HBO and James Gandolfini's managers say the actor famous for his role in "The Sopranos" has died in Italy.
      James Gandolfini's lumbering, brutish mob boss with the tortured psyche will endure as one of TV's indelible characters.
    • The Afghan Taliban say they are ready to hand over a U.S. soldier held captive since 2009 in exchange for five of their senior operatives being held at the Guantanamo Bay prison.
      The Afghan Taliban are ready to free a U.S. army soldier held captive since 2009 in exchange for five of their senior operatives imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay as a conciliatory gesture, a senior spokesman for the group said...
    • Organizers of the Taormina, Sicily, Film Festival are scrambling to put together a tribute to U.S. actor James Gandolfini, who had been expected to attend the festival's closing ceremony this weekend.
      Organizers of the Taormina, Sicily, Film Festival are scrambling to put together a tribute to U.S. actor James Gandolfini, who had been expected to attend the festival's closing ceremony this weekend.
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