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A man waves an Iranian flag during funeral ceremonies for slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family at Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, July 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

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It's a mystery who launched the latest airstrikes against Iran

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$130 billion in AI data centers has been blocked or delayed this year; here’s what you need to know

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Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - July 10, 2026

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law enforcement monitors the parking lot outside the fourth judicial District courthouse where a preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, the Utah man accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, in Provo, Utah, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Ty ONeil)

Lawyers for man charged with killing Charlie Kirk question reliability of evidence

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FILE - The Reverend Al Sharpton and attorney Ben Crump speak at the funeral for 14-year-old Valentina Orellana-Peraltaat the City of Refuge Church in Gardena, Calif., on Jan. 10, 2022. The family of a Mississippi 18-year-old who was found dead after a July 4 boat trip with friends to an island off the Gulf Coast is expected to call for greater transparency at a planned news conference Friday, July 10, 2026, with the Rev. Al Sharpton and noted civil rights attorney Ben Crump.(AP Photo/David Swanson, file)

Family of Mississippi teen who died after July 4 trip to call for transparency, deeper investigation

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2026 National French Fry Day: Where you can get free fries 🍟

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Trader Michael Milano, center, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

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Stocks and oil prices drift, while South Korean AI darling SK Hynix leaps in its Wall Street debut

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In Focus: Exploring the heart of the Roanoke Valley

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Players can score points by hiking, biking, paddling and visiting local landmarks in a monthlong competition for cash prizes.

The Blue Ridge Games return with cash prizes and outdoor adventures. Here’s how to play!

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Who’s your everyday hero? Nominate someone making a difference in your community!

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Celebrating 250 years of Virginia’s rich history with Patchwork 250

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NTSB investigates helicopter crash near Marlinton, West Virginia

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Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - July 10, 2026

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HEALTH NEWS

FILE - Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., arrives on stage at the inaugural Make America Healthy Again summit, Nov. 12, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr., File)

EPA promised a Make America Healthy Again agenda. It has yet to materialize, frustrating activists

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Akiko Sugaya blows an old-style horn while she peddles tofu, prepared food and beverages in a cart in Tokyo, Saturday, July 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Tofu vendor delivers much more than healthy food to an east Tokyo neighborhood

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FILE - A view of Bamy Hotel, where migrants are held, is seen in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, on April 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Monika Pronczuk, File)

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Suspected Ebola patient placed in Equatorial Guinea hotel with deportees from the US, lawyers say

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FILE - Micheal Ward arrives at the premiere of "Eddington", June 26, 2025, at the DGA Theater Complex in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

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UK actor Micheal Ward acquitted by London jury of rape and sexual assault charges

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Villagers watch a special screening of the film Satluj at a Sikh temple at Tatley village, in Punjab's Gurdaspur district, India, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Prabhjot Gill)

Community screenings help a movie set during an Indian insurgency bypass censorship

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Spectators watch the opening match of the World Cup soccer tournament between Mexico and South Africa, Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

In any language: English speakers are tuning into World Cup broadcasts in Spanish

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Healthwatch: Are hot dogs really that bad for you?

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People inspect a buckled support beam inside 235 East 42nd Street, Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

New York construction scare highlights the challenges of converting offices into housing

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FILE - People watch the lighting of the world's largest menorah on Fifth Avenue by Central Park for the seventh night of Hanukkah, Dec. 31, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa, File)

Many US Jewish adults have experienced assault or harassment over the past year, AP-NORC poll finds

Read full article: Many US Jewish adults have experienced assault or harassment over the past year, AP-NORC poll finds

FILE - Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., arrives on stage at the inaugural Make America Healthy Again summit, Nov. 12, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr., File)

EPA promised a Make America Healthy Again agenda. It has yet to materialize, frustrating activists

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Virginia Tech student’s mother sues Blacksburg, officer after fatal crash

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The Western Virginia Water Authority is calling on customers to voluntarily reduce their water use after declining reservoir levels triggered the first stage of its Drought Contingency Plan.

Western Virginia Water Authority asks residents to conserve water amid severe drought

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WATCH: Angels of Assisi takes in 20 cats from big rescue

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President Donald Trump arrives on Air Force One, Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

The Latest: Trump spoke with Netanyahu about US ‘moves’ in the Persian Gulf

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ROCI Public Schools seeking public’s help identifying vehicle after Patrick Henry High School practice field damage

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Bedford County joins Roanoke Regional Partnership

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LIST: 2026 Fourth of July fireworks, events in Central and Southwest Virginia

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Five of the Atkins brothers fought during World War II, one fought during the Korean War

Bridge to be dedicated to the Maybrook Men, six Giles County brothers who fought for their country

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Father’s Day pics: Send your photos to Pin It to celebrate Dad this Father’s Day 💙

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On June 19, people across the country come together to celebrate and honor the historical significance of Juneteenth.

Juneteenth Quiz: Fact or Fiction? See how well you know the holiday

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49 memorial stories for the Pulse shooting victims

Remembering the Pulse 49: Learn about the victims of the 2016 shooting

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Memorial Day: Share your photos with us via Pin It to honor fallen heroes

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NTSB investigates helicopter crash near Marlinton, West Virginia

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A stormy Friday to close out the week

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Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office warns of armed and dangerous man near Berry Hill Road

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The Western Virginia Water Authority is calling on customers to voluntarily reduce their water use after declining reservoir levels triggered the first stage of its Drought Contingency Plan.

Western Virginia Water Authority asks residents to conserve water amid severe drought

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WATCH: Angels of Assisi takes in 20 cats from big rescue

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Bedford County joins Roanoke Regional Partnership

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Virginia Tech student’s mother sues Blacksburg, officer after fatal crash

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Roanoke Police Department seeking public’s assistance in identifying robbery suspect

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FILE - Micheal Ward arrives at the premiere of "Eddington", June 26, 2025, at the DGA Theater Complex in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

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UK actor Micheal Ward acquitted by London jury of rape and sexual assault charges

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A woman holds a sign reading "ICE OUT OF HOUSTON" during a vigil for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national fatally shot by a federal immigration agent a day prior, Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Mark Felix)

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Fatal shooting during Houston traffic stop renews public scrutiny of ICE

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A stormy Friday to close out the week

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FILE - Ukrainian Air Force's F-16 fighter jets fly over a Patriot Air and Missile Defense System in an undisclosed location in Ukraine, on Aug. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky, File)

A US license could let Ukraine produce Patriot missiles, but it won’t be simple or quick

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FILE - The Reverend Al Sharpton and attorney Ben Crump speak at the funeral for 14-year-old Valentina Orellana-Peraltaat the City of Refuge Church in Gardena, Calif., on Jan. 10, 2022. The family of a Mississippi 18-year-old who was found dead after a July 4 boat trip with friends to an island off the Gulf Coast is expected to call for greater transparency at a planned news conference Friday, July 10, 2026, with the Rev. Al Sharpton and noted civil rights attorney Ben Crump.(AP Photo/David Swanson, file)

Family of Mississippi teen who died after July 4 trip to call for transparency, deeper investigation

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Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office warns of armed and dangerous man near Berry Hill Road

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An image of a bullet casing engraved with the word "Catch!" is displayed during a preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, who is accused in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, at the Fourth District Courthouse in Provo, Utah, Thursday, July 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Spenser Heaps, Pool)

The Latest: Defense lawyers question reliability of evidence in killing of Charlie Kirk

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President Donald Trump speaks with reporters in flight on Air Force One after landing at U.S. Air Force Base at RAF Mildenhall, in Suffolk, Eastern England, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law

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The Pentagon is pictured in Washington, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Pentagon says suspension lifted for South Carolina helicopter pilots following July 4 beach event

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FILE - Mickelina Papotto, of Salem, Ore., left, and Lorie Odegaard, of Gaithersburg, Md., fan themselves while waiting in line for the ferris wheel at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, July 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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President Donald Trump speaks with reporters in flight on Air Force One after landing at U.S. Air Force Base at RAF Mildenhall, in Suffolk, Eastern England, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Donald Trump ousts election commission members in latest push to reshape US voting process

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Leaders including NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, President Donald Trump, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pose for a photo during the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

NATO leaders came to Turkey to discuss security. Erdogan gave them each an engraved revolver

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$130 billion in AI data centers has been blocked or delayed this year; here’s what you need to know

Read full article: $130 billion in AI data centers has been blocked or delayed this year; here’s what you need to know

FILE - A logo of SK Hynix is seen at Korea Electronics Show in Seoul, South Korea, on Oct. 8, 2019. The big South Korean chipmaker will begin trading on the Nasdaq Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, File)

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EPA promised a Make America Healthy Again agenda. It has yet to materialize, frustrating activists

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New York construction scare highlights the challenges of converting offices into housing

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EPA promised a Make America Healthy Again agenda. It has yet to materialize, frustrating activists

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NTSB investigates helicopter crash near Marlinton, West Virginia

A stormy Friday to close out the week

Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office warns of armed and dangerous man near Berry Hill Road

Western Virginia Water Authority asks residents to conserve water amid severe drought

WATCH: Angels of Assisi takes in 20 cats from big rescue

Bedford County joins Roanoke Regional Partnership

Virginia Tech student’s mother sues Blacksburg, officer after fatal crash

Roanoke Police Department seeking public’s assistance in identifying robbery suspect

UK actor Micheal Ward acquitted by London jury of rape and sexual assault charges

NTSB investigates helicopter crash near Marlinton, West Virginia

Fatal shooting during Houston traffic stop renews public scrutiny of ICE

A stormy Friday to close out the week