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UPDATE: NORRIS BRIDGE PIN REPLACEMENT CONTINUES - Route 3 over the Rappahannock River will be reduced to a single lane overnight

FREDERICKSBURG , Va. – An additional evening of work is required this week for an ongoing pin replacement on the Robert O. Norris Bridge, and...




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OVERNIGHT LANE CLOSURES ON NORRIS BRIDGE - Route 3 over the Rappahannock River will be reduced to a single lane overnight on Monday, Nov. 12 through Friday, Nov. 16, with up to 30-minute full traffic stops

NOV. 12, 2018 UPDATE: All lanes of Route 3 over the Rappahannock River between Lancaster and Middlesex counties will remain open this evening, Nov....





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Interstate 81 Exit 14 project wrapping up Monday

BRISTOL— The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is scheduled to finish the majority of work on the Interstate 81 exit 14 project Monday, wrapping up the project on time and under budget.





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How to choose the best wine to drink on Valentine's Day [Infographic]

A fun, not-so-serious, but still-helpful chart that helps you select a vino based on what you're doing, not what you're eating.




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Infographic of the Year: xkcd's Money Chart

The cartoonist responsible for beloved webcomic xkcd is also an ace infographic designer. His "Money Chart" is the definitive portrait of a cash-strapped, cash-




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Imagine a world without oil: Infographic

Thanks to our oil addiction, such a world would include rolling blackouts, minimal transportation, dwindling food supplies and possibly war.




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Plant the Plate infographic argues for increased fruit and vegetable production

America does not grow enough fruits and vegetables to satisfy USDA recommendations for all citizens. This infograhic makes the argument easy to understand.




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Hidden dangers in your baby's nursery [Infographic]

Make sure your new baby's room is safe and healthy for the whole family with these quick and easy tips.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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Rapper-turned-home-renovator goes Amish for new show

In his latest project for the DIY Network, Vanilla Ice moves to Ohio's Amish country to learn some old-school renovation techniques.



  • Remodeling & Design

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I tried Starbucks' Christmas Tree Frappuccino

Starbucks will be selling its Christmas Tree Frappuccino only until Dec. 11.




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Snuggling with baby penguins and other perks of being a wildlife photographer

Sue Flood's new book on emperor penguins, 'Emperor: The Perfect Penguin,' is the culmination of 9 years of work.




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Sony photography competition celebrates diverse cultures and lands

This year's open category winners of the Sony World Photography competition range from a Chinese shadow puppet show to a mesmerizing underwater dance.



  • Arts & Culture

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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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22-year-old defies the odds with his wildlife photography

Photographer Oliver Hellowell believes anyone can accomplish their dreams — even if they have Down syndrome.




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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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10 haunting images from the Sony World Photography Awards

Photographers capture landscapes, portraits, wildlife and more for Sony World Photography Awards.



  • Arts & Culture

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Photographers capture gorgeous images of canine pals in U.K. contest

The winners in this international dog photo contest range from a blind, senior dog to cute, matching puppies.




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Brilliant things happen when science and photography collide

Science Photographer of the Year contest highlights how photos can open a window to science.




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14 glimpses of nature from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest

For 55 years, photographers have showcased their work in the Natural History Museum, London's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.




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Photographer spots rare polka-dotted zebra

Photographer Frank Liu captured photographs of a polka-dotted zebra in Kenya that ended up published in National Geographic.




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What is craniosacral therapy?

Cranial sacral therapy also known as craniosacral therapy is a gentle technique that releases tensions deep inside the body to reduce pain and dysfunction.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Sign of the times: Siemens scraps nuclear division

A historic moment for the energy industry — leading technology company Siemens abandons its nuclear division in favor of growing wind market.




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Infographic: Why green is the most cost-effective way to live

How much money can you save by making certain green changes in your life? We'll tell you.




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Fog surrounds a frozen volcano in this ethereal photograph

Alaska's Izembek National Wildlife Refuge is silent and still as fog creeps towards Mount Dutton.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Tesla Roadster rap perfect for IPO celebrations

'Dippin’ in my Tesla' not likely to get radio playtime, but it won't make your ears bleed either.



  • Arts & Culture

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Photographer captures real-life purple rain

The perfect combination of sunset and rain make for a purple sky in this photograph by Joshua Moore.



  • Climate & Weather

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Rap video mocks Whole Foods shoppers

The Prius-driving, organic chicken-buying crowd give us something to snicker about in the Whole Foods Parking Lot.




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Mother Nature's Pop Science Guide to Apples [Infographic]

The apple is one of Earth's most iconic foods, symbolizing everything from health and beauty to evil and ingenuity. This infographic explores it all.




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The dangers of natural gas: Infographic

Although natural gas is considered comparably safer and better for the planet than other fossil fuels, there are drawbacks.




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Chinese prefab skyscraper builder sets sights higher ... much, much higher

As construction begins on a 32-story prefab tower here in the U.S., Broad Sustainable Building Corp. is preparing for a similar project in China that will resul



  • Remodeling & Design

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Hurricane vs. House [Infographic]

Prefab powerhouse Blu Homes releases an infographic detailing how speedy n' strong modular homes can weather future storms.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Homes of the future, today [Infographic]

Prefab builder Blu Homes details a few considerations — energy-efficient and climate change-ready among them — when thinking about your future home.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Rotating skyscraper might rise (again) in Dubai

Units in Dubai's wind- and solar-powered Dynamic Tower will sell for $30M — Dramamine not included.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Get to know gamay, the Beaujolais Nouveau grape

The 2017 Beaujolais Nouveau has just been released, fulfilling the destiny of many French gamay grapes.




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Insects: The most eco-friendly meat? [Infographic]

Put down that hamburger, pick up a cricket burger, and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Infographic: Polar bears in peril

Polar bears have ruled the Arctic for 100,000 years, but now they're struggling to keep up as the region undergoes a dramatic transformation.




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Infographic: Meltdown in the Arctic

As the Arctic grows warmer, its sea-ice cover is shrinking at an unprecedented pace. Here's a graphical look at how quickly it's disappearing.




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That's a hoot! Here's your chance to win a Comedy Wildlife Photography award

Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are looking for the funniest candid photos of animals just being themselves.




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Cultures resonate in 2018 Sony World Photography Awards

From a man wearing a minotaur mask to a collection of taxidermy, these fascinating images were the 2018 Sony World Photography winners.



  • Arts & Culture

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5 gadgets to create or conserve energy [Infographic]

These high-tech devices work in decidedly unexpected ways, often converting human energy into electricity.




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From fork to furnace: New York City to heat homes with table scraps

NYC announces a scheme in which organic food waste will help to boost production of methane-rich biogas at the city's largest wastewater treatment plant.




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Which U.S. states produce the most energy? [Infographic]

As the United States seeks to rely less on imported oil, a few states are leading the charge in the renewable energy revolution.




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Super-futuristic Hong Kong skyscraper is topped with rice paddy

Uncle Ben meets 'Blade Runner' in this wild vertical farming concept that also incorporates aquaculture, wind energy and 'algae facades.'



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Mesmerizing short film 'Wrapped' imagines NYC overtaken by plants

Botanophobics may want to avert their eyes.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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5,000 honeybees strap on tiny backpacks in the name of science

Australian scientists are attaching sensors to bees to track their movements and study colony collapse disorder.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Kennedy Space Center unveils shrink-wrapped shuttle Atlantis

How do you un-shrink-wrap a space shuttle?




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11 surprising facts about indoor air quality [Infographic]

Many American likely aren't aware that the air in their homes and offices may be cause for concern.




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Which U.S. states have the most endangered species? [Infographic]

Here's a graphical glimpse at America's most endangered wildlife, where they live and how many are left.



  • Wilderness & Resources