WDBJ 7 news at 11 for 08/22/01

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Coming up on News 7-
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One of the owners of several nursing homes is charged with defrauding medicare and medicaid.
A bus load heading out of Atlantic City did not bet on this happening...
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Plus the huge powerball jackpot... Did you win? We'll have the numbers.
News 7 is next.

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((THE MESSAGE HERE IS THAT THE CORPORATION STAYS IN BUSINESS.))
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The corporation owns several local nursing homes. Tonight attorneys for the company say federal charges will NOT affect the workers or the people they care for.
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Good evening, I'm Jean Jadhon.

[HCMF-Medicare]

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[***ANCHOR TAG***] The H-C-M-F Corporation, one of its owners and an accountant are accused of devising a scheme to defraud Medicaid and Medicare. This week, the parties involved entered into plea agreements with the U-S government. Teresa Hamilton has more.
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[SUPER=01-Chip Magee/American HealthCare Attorney; :31]
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(( H-C-M-F is a large corporation but charges in this case revolve around its operation of 18 nursing homes including Heritage Hall-- just outside Blacksburg. According to court documents-- the corporation, which is now known as American HealthCare LLC, plead guilty to a felony charge of defrauding Medicaid and Medicare. As part of a plea agreement-- the company has agreed to pay back one point seven million dollars. Chip Magee is an attorney for American HealthCare.
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((CHIP MAGEE: THE COMPANY HAS APPROXIMATELY 2-THOUSAND RESIDENTS, 16 OR 17 HUNDRED EMPLOYEES, WHAT WE WANT TO MAKE SURE HAPPENS IS THAT THEY REALIZE NOTHING'S GOING TO CHANGE IN THE DAY TO DAY OPERATION EXCEPT THAT THE COMPANY IS GOING TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO RECTIFY THE MISTAKES OF THE PAST AND TO ENSURE THEY WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN.)) [runs31]
[out q= won't happen again.]
Magee also represents Bill Cranwell who is one of H-C-M-F's owners. He and the company's Treasurer, Penn Smith, have both plead guilty to a misdemeanor in connection with Medicaid and Medicare fraud. As part of a plea agreement-- both men have agreed NOT to participate in a health care business that gets federal reimbursements for the next five years. Teresa Hamilton, NEWS 7.))
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[ANCHOR=Jean]
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A judge must still approve the plea agreements.
Bill Cranwell is the brother of Vinton Delegate Dick Cranwell-- who had no comment on the matter.

[Fuel-Spill]

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All lanes of Route 460 are now open-- after an accident closed them for much of the day.
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The backup happened when a tanker overtuned.. spilling 5-thousand gallons of diesel fuel ...
It happened at nine this morning, but crews spent most of the day cleaning up .. and motorists were forced to take detours.
Officials say NO water was contaminated by the fuel- but police say the fuel caused 75 thousand dollars in damage to a used car dealership.
Charges are pending against the driver of the tanker truck.
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[Bus-Accident]

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Luck wasn't a lady to a bus full of gamblers today.
They were on their way back from Atlantic City when the bus they were traveling in collided with another vehicle and overturned.
24 of the 40 passengers were injured.
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You could say a truck driver in Florida was "Hanging around" today after an accident. The truck smashed through a guard rail .. and ended up dangling over the Indian River in Orange County.
Authorities say the driver is lucky to be alive.... He amazingly suffered only minor injuries- although no doubt quite a scare after the crash.
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[Helms]

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It is official... U-S Senator Jesse Helms will not run for re-election.
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Helms made the announcement in a speech tonight. He will retire when his term ends in 2002.
Helms spoke at W-R-A-L, TV the CBS affiliate in Raleigh.
It was there in 1960 Helms made a name for himself as one of the nation's first editoral commentators.. and where now more than 40 years later, he announced he's leaving Capitol Hill.
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((SEN. JESSE HELMS/R NORTH CAROLINA: I WOULD BE 88 YEARS OLD AT THE END OF A TERM IF I WERE TO SERVE.. MY FAMILY AND HAVE DECIDED THAT I WILL NOT.. AND LADIES AND GENTLEMEN I SHALL NOT.))
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Known for his frequent opposition over his three decades as Senator.. Helms earned the nickname senator NO.
HE never steered clear of issues like abortion, school bussing or funding for AIDS.
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[Anchor=Jean]
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Several republicans have mentioned interest in running for Helms seat.. probably the most notable- Elizabeth Dole.. who is a North Carolina native.

[Earley-Warner]

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Gubernatorial candidates Mark Earley and Mark Warner brought their opposing viewpoints to southwest Virginia today.
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Earley joined the rest of the GOP ticket dubbing Roanoke's republican headquarters the "Victory Center." Just up the street, Warner pushed his democratic platform at a Kiwanis luncheon. The candidates differ dramatically on issues like abortion, welfare reform and crime fighting techniques. But they DO agree on the fate of the car tax, although they may not know it.
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Both candidates also stressed there are only 76-days until the November election.
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Meanwhile, Earley picked up an endorsement today from Independent Congressman Virgil Goode.
Goode said he applaud's Earley's promises to hire more teachers and raise teacher salaries, increase workforce training and to create a cabinet-level Secretary of Agriculture.

[Wilder]

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Former governor Doug Wilder is weighing in on the race for governor... sort of.
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Wilder's urging more debates after our W-D-B-J debate on October 7th -- which is now the last scheduled debate.
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Mark Warner is resisting that.
Warner was Wilder's campaign manager in 1989.
But even that's NO guarantee of a Wilder endorsement.
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((Do you intend to endorse Mark Warner? DOUG WILDER/FORMER GOVERNOR: I INTEND TO DO WHAT I USUALLY DO... I'M GONNA WAIT...I DON'T THINK IT WOULD BE RIGHT TO DO ANY ENDORSING OF ANYBODY.))
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[OUT Q=to do any endorsing of anybody.]
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Wilder also says Governor Jim Gilmore should call both Mark Warner and Mark Earley in for a budget briefing in September -- as a potential budget shortfall could be on the horizon.

[VA-Tourism]

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Meanwhile, state tourism officials say it doesn't matter where Wilder's new slavery museum goes, it will be a great addition to Virginia's growing list of tourist sites.
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Tourists spent more than 13- billion dollars in the Old Dominion last year, and the state is stepping up efforts to remain competitive.
Much of that is geared toward the 400th anniversary of Jamestown set for the year 2007.
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((GAIL MORGAN VAIL/VA TOURISM CORPORATION: WE ARE COMPLETELY OVERHAULING ALL OF THE STATE WELCOME CENTERS FROM ONE END TO THE OTHER AND THE REST AREAS SO TAHT VIRGINIA WILL HAVE ITS BEST FACE WHEN ALL THE TOURISTS COME FROM AROUND THE WORLD FOR 2007.))
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Vail was in Lynchburg today delivering more than 30-thousand dollars in grant money to help central Virginia market itself to visitors.
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[ANCHOR=Jean]
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Next on News 7, more on the growing nationwide search for an accused California murderer... and the growing reward for his capture.
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And investigators say the know what caused a fire that forced a mother to jump to her death.
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[Sports-Preview]

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((Hey sports fans check this out, Chicago's Sammy Sosa hit three homers today in Chicago, The Badgers of Wisconsin talk about their season opener this weekend against the Virginia Cavaliers, The Virginia Tech defense gears up for the Hokies season opener and former Tech defensive end Corey Moore is released by the N-F-L's Buffalo Bills.
All that and more coming up in sports.))
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[Powerball]

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Someone may be 200-million dollars richer tonight... if they hit tonight's winning Powerball numbers.
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Hundreds of thousands of people across the country snatched up last-minute lottery tickets this afternoon.
Many of them crossed state lines to buy tickets in 21 states including West Virginia.
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((MIKE JOHNSTON/POWERBALL PLAYER; MY DAD SENT ME AN EMAIL SAYING THAT HE WANTED ME TO PICK UP SOME POWERBALL NUMBERS. I PICKED HIM SOME AND ME SOME. HE'S IN TEXAS.))
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(XXXXXXXXXXX)
[TAKE FULL SCREEN BOARD]
And here are tonight's winning numbers... 2, 28, 30, 36, 39 and powerball 10.
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[Sacramento]

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The nationwide manhunt has intensified for Ukrainian Immigrant Nickolay Soltys- who's wanted for killing six family members.
This as more chilling details about the murders are revealed.
Manuel Gallegus reports.
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((As the search for murder suspect Nikolay Soltys intensifies, investigators revealed more details about the extent of his brutality. Lou Blanas/Sacramento Sheriff: Cold blooded... Tuesday police found the body of Soltys' 3-year old son Sergey in a cardboard box near a light tower east of Sacramento. They believe the boy was alive until his father allegedly tricked him into getting into the box. Ron Garverick/Sacramento Sheriff's Dept.: The child's death was the last entry on a list found inside a car abandoned by the alleged killer. Also listed the other victims who were killed Monday. Soltys' pregnant wife, his aunt, uncle and two young cousins. Police have had some help from the public and the large tightly knit Ukrainian Russian community. The reward for the suspect's whereabouts is at least 30 - thousand dollars and growing. Investigators admit they have no idea where Nikolay Soltys might be.))

[LA-Fire]

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Last weeks deadly fire at a Hollywood Hotel was arson.
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The Los Angeles fire chief says some 40 gallons of gasoline were poured throughout the building.
The fuel was sparked by a water heater pilot light on the first floor..
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((THAT ACCOUNTS FOR THE MASSIVE EXPLOSION RESIDENTS SAID THEY HEARD... THAT IS FROM THE EXPLOSION.))
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Two people died.... including a mother who jumped to escape the intense heat.
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[Bassett]

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What does a county do when dozens of businesses are closing? Henry County officials say they're calling for a focus on education.
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This after Bassett Furniture announced it's laying of nearly 300 workers.
Officials are hopeful those employees will take advantage of educational opportunities at Patrick Henry Community College.
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((TIM HALL:MOST LIKELY THEY WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS AS FAR AS REEDUCATION. PERHAPS TRADE ACT BENEFITS, SOMETHING ALONG THOSE LINES. WE TRY TO LOOK AT THIS AS THEIR CHANCE TO REINVENT.))
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Officials ARE concerned much of the area's workforce will leave Henry County to find other jobs.
They say they're working hard to bring new industry to the community.

[Fountain-Square]

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Meanwhile it's a fungus that forced 50 employees out of a Roanoke building yesterday.
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The top floor of the Fountain Square building on second street -- is occupied by Carilion -- but fungus was found there.. similar to what's found in a typical basement.
While it's not hazardous, the growth smelled bad and could induce allergy like symptoms.
Carilion tested the building after employees complained about the smell.
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Carilion is currently looking for office space for the displaced employees.
Carilion does not own the building and did NOT test the other floors.
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What a difference a few years can make.
Next on News 7, a college success story from Buena Vista.
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And later trucks full of little plum tomatoes turn one town into a big mess.
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[SVC]

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A local university welcomed the largest class in its history today...
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Just five years ago Southern Virginia University had an enrollment of just 74, now the school boasts nearly 500 students.
School officials say the growth is due to good students, and "word of mouth" advertising, and it's not going to stop anytime soon.
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((CURTIS FAWSON/SOUTHERN VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT; WE'RE LOOKING AT ADDITIONAL DORMS TO HOUSE STUDENTS. OUR 10 YEAR MASTER PLANS BUILDS TO PROBABLY AROUND 25-HUNDRED STUDENTS.))
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Also in the works-- a new student union, and a bigger cafeteria. The school has students from 43 states and 10 different countries. Students volunteered more than 12-thousand hours of community service in Buena Vista and Rockbridge County last year.
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[Nintendos]

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Kids like toys.. so now more toys at one local hospital.
Video game centers to be exact... They should help make some stays at Lewis Gale Medical Center a little more bearable.
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Thirteen area dealers joined forces to raise 10-thousand dollars for two Nintendo Fun Centers.
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((JOHN EWALD/EWALD ART & FRAMES; I HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THIS MACHINES USED BY A HOSPITALIZED CHILD WHO WAS UNDER TREATMENT FOR CANCER --AND THEY WAY SHE LIT WAS MAGIC --IT MAKES ME FEEL GOOD TO BE PART OF SOMETHING LIKE THAT TO MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR THEM ))
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The portable games are available to children at the hospital.
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((MARK RADER; ANYTHING THAT CAN HELP FOCUS A CHILD'S ATTENTION ON SOMETHING THAT WOULD BE FUN AND PLEASURABLE IS THE TREND IN HEALTHCARE TO GET THEIR ATTENTION OF WHY THERE IN THE HOSPITAL --MAKING THINGS A LITTLE BIT MORE FUN FOR THEM WHILE THEY'RE HERE))
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The money that dealers raised went to the Starlight Children's foundation. In return, Nintendo donated the machines to the hospital of their choice.
It was all part of a national fundraiser by the Art and Framing Council.
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[S-Extra]

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Sammy Sosa hits three home runs today against Milwaukee. Wisconsin gears up for Virginia this Saturday and the Hokie defense is ready to open the season.
But first our Extra Point.
35-year old Tim Hardaway is leading the Miami Heat and joining the Dallas Mavericks.
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Hardaway, a five time all star, signs a 3 year contract worth about 10-million dollars then he is sent to Dallas. In return, The Mavericks get Dallas's 3 point 2 million dollar trade exception and a second round draft pick within three years.
In Dallas, Hardaway will back up starting point guard Steve Nash and at times play with him.
And here are tonight's scores.
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[S-Cubs]

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Sammy Sosa's hot streak continued yesterday at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
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[SUPER=03-Chicago, IL/FOX SPORTS; :]

Sosa hit three homers and drove in six runs against Milwaukee.
His first blast came in the bottom of the first when he sends this pitch over the left field wall for 2 run homer and a 2 to nothing Cubs lead.
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Sosa hit 2 more round trippers giving him 48 this season and 14 in the Month of August. In his last six game he's 15 for 24 with six homers and 12-R-B-I's the Cubs beat Milwaukee 16 to 3.
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[S-Orioles]

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The Baltimore Orioles were in Florida this afternoon for a game against Tampa Bay.
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Mike Hargrove and the Orioles rallied in the fifth.
Trailing one to nothing, Baltimore's Brady Anderson hits this line drive into the corner of right field scoring two runs and the Orioles led the game 2 to 1.
[SUPER=35-Baltimore/10/Tampa Bay/11/;]

Then leading 3 to nothing, Tony Batista hits a grounder into left field it scores Chris Richard to make it 4 to 1 but Tampa bay comes back to win the game 11 to 10.
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[S-Wisconsin]

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Wisconsin and Virginia kickoff the college football season this Saturday in the Eddie Robinson Classic. Steve Mason has the Badgers point of view.
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((The Badgers and the Cavaliers are meeting for the first time this Saturday, a fact that has made scouting difficult, especially for Wisconsin. The Badgers coaching staff has become quite familiar with NFL offenses and defenses in trying to figure out Al Groh. ((BARRY ALVEREZ/WISCONSIN HEAD COACH:)) The Badgers have won three Rose Bowls in the 90's alone, accomplishments that have not gone unnoticed among Virginia players. ((MATT SCHAUB/UVA SOPHOMORE QUARTERBACK:)) ((STEVE MASON:)) ((ALVEREZ:))
While Wisconsin's roster might have a lot of new faces, the Badger faithful is sure to pack the nearly 77 thousand seat Camp Randall Stadium for Saturday's game. But to Groh, home field advantage is overrated. ((:))
The Badgers are 15 and 4 at home over the last three seasons. Steve Mason news 7 sports.))
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Be sure to join Steve Mason this Saturday night at 7:30 for a half hour special, Cavalier Football, A season to groh on.
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[ANCHOR=Roy]

That's it for sports, have a great day everybody.

[S-Tech]

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The Virginia Tech Hokies have finished up their two a day workouts and are now working on fine tuning personnel for the season opener on September 1st against U-Conn. One area that doesn't need a whole lot of tinkering is the defense, which has 9 returning starters.
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Defensive coordinator Bud Foster went through some growing pains with his young defenders a year ago, but this summer he likes what he sees.
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[wipe to pinnacle page 1023] And don't forget that this Saturday night at 7, Mike Stevens will have more on the entire Tech team with a half hour preseason special - "Tech 2001 - A Football Odyssey". This Saturday night at 7 on Your Hometown Station.
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[S-Moore]

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The Buffalo Bills have released linebacker Corey Moore.
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The former Virginia Tech Defensive end was shot while home in Brownsville Tennessee during the summer.
Bills coach Gregg Williams criticized Moore for not keeping the team aware of his condition and for not showing up for the team mini camp.
Moore was a promising third round draft pick out of Virginia Tech last year.
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Wisconsin talks about its game this weekend against Virginia. More on that later on Mornin.

[Tomato-Fight]

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School cafeteria's aren't the only place for a food fight -
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The streets of (Boo'-nyol) Bunol, Spain turned to crushed tomatoes earlier today. Trucks packed with tomatoes drove through the town providing plenty of ammunition to thousands of fighters. And it didn't take long for roads to become rivers of squashed tomatoes. If you are wondering - no one really knows where the tomato tossing tradition began, but there are theories: A food fight between two local families, a tomato attack on musicians or a spontaneous protest against an unpopular mayor.
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