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Roanoke Times is the main newspaper in Southern Virginia, based in Roanoke Virginia. Its niche is news on local events. The paper also covers national and world news, crime, education, politics and technology. Most of the local news covered by the paper have gained national media exposure for example; the April 16, 2007 shooting at Virginia Tech. Its first publication was in 1886, and was originally owned by M.H Claytor. However, it is currently owned by Lee Enterprises. According to Similar Web, roanoke.com has 1.1 million average visits.
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Border Control
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AP News Summary at 6:29 a.m. EST | -12% Somewhat Liberal |
Graham unveils 15-week abortion ban | -30% Moderately Liberal |
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Biden holds off — for now — on climate emergency declaration | -32% Moderately Liberal |
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How a hush money scandal tied to a porn star led to Trump’s first criminal trial | 0% Center |
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Oregon braces for freezing rain while cold temperatures elsewhere strain electric grids | 0% Center |
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Military Spending
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08/25/2019 | 75% For | Trump Family Detentions Flores Agreement (link) | So, of course, the Trump administration is doing the opposite in a baldfaced |