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ROUTE 1 SOUTHBOUND CLOSED AT AUSTIN PARK DRIVE IN STAFFORD COUNTY - Delays expected to extend through the morning rush hour

  FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – (7 a.m.) An early morning crash has closed all lanes on Route 1 southbound and one lane on Route 1 northbound at Austin...




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UPDATE: ALL LANES ARE NOW OPEN ON ROUTE 1 AT AUSTIN PARK DRIVE IN STAFFORD COUNTY - Expect residual delays in the area

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – All lanes are now open on Route 1 at Austin Park Drive in Stafford. An early morning crash closed Route 1 southbound and...




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How Mark Ruffalo packed on 13kg for new TV role

After spending nearly a decade battling bad guys and buddying up with superheroes as Bruce Banner/the Incredible Hulk in the Avengers franchise, Mark Ruffalo turns to more serious fare in the upcoming HBO saga, I Know This Much Is True.




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VE Day: Street party in Regent Street marked the end of the war

The Second World War holds “vivid” memories for David Hays who says it is important for the public to continue to reflect on the sacrifices of our war heroes.




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Axe throwing company opens its first UK venue in Wembley Boxpark

When I told people I was going to try axe throwing, I was met mostly with confused expressions. While in America the target sport has fast become a popular pastime, the UK has yet to catch up. That is about to change, however, as the world’s largest urban axe throwing company, Bad Axe, has just opened its first venue outside of North America.






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Old Ryan Road Closure Extended Through November 2 - Between Mooreview Parkway southern intersection and Ashburn Village Boulevard

ASHBURN – Due to inclement weather early in the closure that began Sept. 24, Old Ryan Road between the southern Mooreview Parkway intersection and...




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Daytime Lane Closures on I-66 in Prince William County Wednesday, Nov. 7 and Thursday, Nov. 8 - Closures Needed for Lane Striping and Pavement Marking Work

FAIRFAX, Va. – Rolling lane closures are planned to occur in both directions on I-66 between Route 29 in Gainesville and Sudley Road (Route 234...




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Franconia-Springfield Parkway Median Barrier Complete - Project along bridge over Accotink Creek completed on-time and under budget

SPRINGFIELD, Va. – Drivers along the Franconia-Springfield Parkway (Route 289) bridge over Accotink Creek now have better protection from oncoming...




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Backlick Road at Fairfax County Parkway Closures November 12 - 16 - Road reconstruction for Backlick Road over CSX Railroad project

NEWINGTON – Backlick Road at the Fairfax County Parkway (Route 286) intersection between Cinder Bed Road and Terminal Road will be closed nightly...




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Parkrun events in UK suspended due to coronavirus pandemic

All parkrun events in the UK have been suspended until the end of March because of the coronavirus pandemic, organisers have announced.




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EXPECT TRAFFIC DELAYS NOVEMBER 1-3 AT INTERSECTION OF ROUTE 340/50/17 IN CLARKE COUNTY

Traffic delays are possible Thursday through Saturday, November 1-3, at the intersection of Route 340 (Lord Fairfax Highway) and Route 50/17 (John Mosby Highway) in Clarke County. Milling and paving operations on both highways require alternating lane closures as follows:





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Markets seesaw after ECB unveils sweeping stimulus package: as it happened











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The PR Week: 3.27.2020: Clarkson Hine, Beam Suntory

Beam Suntory SVP of corporate communications and public affairs Clarkson Hine chats about the effects of COVID-19 on consumer brands and the latest industry news.




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Oil Down as Exchange-Traded Funds Avoid Market

Oil snapped a three-day gain as exchange-traded funds avoided nearer-term contracts.




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Saudi Arabia Props Up Oil Market by Raising Prices

Saudi Arabia is now indicating it's determined to do whatever it takes to support an oil price recovery.




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Oil Up as Market Starts to Rebalance

Oil headed for its first back-to-back weekly gain since February.




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Cory Booker to the rescue, free Hot Pockets for Newark

Newark Mayor Cory Booker performs social media magic like no other politician.




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Newark Mayor Cory Booker saves freezing dog

Would someone get this man a superhero costume already?




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Yahoo's work-from-home ban sparks recruitment frenzy

Many companies are using Twitter to send out an invitation to Yahoo employees affected by Marissa Mayer's decision to take away remote-working privileges.




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Denmark, Sweden refresh old rivalry on Twitter

The ancient Nordic rivals still have plenty to fight about, as seen in a Twitter war this week, but now they use wit instead of weapons.



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8 national parks to visit with your sweetie

In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’ve rounded up romantic hot spots across North American national parks.




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Deep Dark Chocolate Tart

This rich, gluten- and dairy-free tart is sure to please both the vegans and the meat eaters in your life.




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X-ray signal may shed light on dark matter

Two spacecraft have detected a possible signal of dark matter, the mysterious, invisible stuff that makes up most of the material universe.




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Map lovers and fans of national parks: Meet your new favorite website

National Park Maps website is a collection of iconic and useful maps from various national park locations.



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San Francisco to expand demand-based pricing for parking

This parking scheme could reduce the congestion and emissions associated with drivers endlessly circling, looking for a spot.




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Want to see the Transit of Venus? Try a national park

When Venus interposes itself directly between Earth and the sun for the last time in more than a century, national parks across America will be prepared to obse



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Ever-changing Venusian superstorm sparks interest

A giant, constantly evolving cyclone that has ravaged Venus' south pole for years has recently come under the telescope.




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Same-sex marriage: 6 landmark cases that changed U.S. families

The same-sex marriage rulings by the Supreme Court are but the most recent in a long history of cases that reshaped the family structure.




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Researchers discover 4 new walking sharks

Researchers discover several new species of sharks that can walk along shallow reefs on their fins.




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Rising seas could wipe out many cultural landmarks

A new study shows that 20 percent of UNESCO World Heritage Sites are at risk, bringing to light the cultural implications of climate change.



  • Climate & Weather

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Pack of hungry sharks wins top underwater photography prize

Photo of hungry sharks wins Underwater Photographer of the Year contest, which also selected winners in more than a dozen categories.



  • Arts & Culture

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Kenya's 'Elephant Queen' immortalized in remarkable photographs

Photographer Will Burrard-Lucas's new book 'Land of Giants' chronicles some of the last days of this towering gentle giant.




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Black holes: Peering into the heart of darkness

Astronomers use infrared "eyes" to shed light on these enigmatic cosmic structures.




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How life thrives on the ocean floor in the dark biosphere

An entire ecosystem living without light or oxygen flourishes beneath the ocean floor.




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Political Habitat: The opposite of earmarks

Sometimes, the big guns in Congress aim to keep stuff 'away' from their states. Senator Harry Reid and the tale of Yucca Mountain is a prime example.




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How to get rid of under-eye bags and dark circles

Trying to get rid of those dark circles and bags under your eyes? Look in your kitchen for easy remedies



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Is there room in the market for small organic dairy farmers?

'Betting The Farm' tells the story of a group of organic milk farmers called MOO Milk is struggling to keep their small operations alive.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Do you love your farmers market?

Here's your chance to prove it. Cast your vote and propel your local market into the top 100 farmers market in the nation.




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Earless rabbit born in Japan sparks fears about radiation

An earless rabbit allegedly born near Japan's severely damaged Fukushima nuclear plant has become the latest poster child for the side effects of radiation expo