WDBJ 7 morning news for 09/17/01

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Five Pakistani nationals are under arrest in China after police received word the suspects were planning to attack American targets in Macau and Hong Kong.
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A Chinese government source says the information came from the U-S consulate in Hong Kong.
During yesterday's arrests, police seized documents, which apparently contained instructions for the raids.
The consulate will be closed today to consider its current security arrangements.
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[Attack-Update]

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Meanwhile, New Yorkers will be doing their best to get back to business today.
The stock market and city hall are scheduled to re-open this morning.
President Bush is urging ALL Americans to go back to work today, in order to get the U-S economy back on track.
That, even as we remain on alert for the possibility of more terrorist acts.
The official death toll in New York stands at 190, with around five- thousand missing.
Stephen Clark is in New York this morning with the latest.
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((Under the watchful eye of the Empire State building, work continues in lower Manhattan where rescue teams carefully pick their way through a mountain of twisted steel and concrete. They are fueled by patriotism and hope that is quickly fading.

SOT: NY Mayor Rudy Guiliani
The hope is still there that we might be able to save some lives. But the reality is in the last several days we haven't found anyone.
Over the weekend President Bush and his senior advisors continued their preparations for the war against terrorism, noting that it is a battle that will not be resolved quickly. Back in Washington, the President urged the nation to return to work and trust its leaders to fight back.

SOT: President George Bush
We're a nation of resolve. We're a nation that can't be cowed by evildoers.
Meanwhile, the hunt for prime suspect Osama Bin Laden is heating up. A Pakistani delegation is in Afghanistan to issue an ultimatum: Hand over Bin Laden or risk a massive military assault. The ruling Taliban militia says that would violate a tenant of Islam.

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While the pursuit of Bin Laden continues, the U.S. is picking up the pieces of a normal life. The New York Stock Exchange opens today for the first time since the attacks and Major League Baseball games are scheduled to resume this evening. After a Sunday of prayers and remembrance the country may be set to go about business as usualbut does it with a heavy heart.))
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Authorities say it could take another 10 days to recover remains and evidence at the Pentagon.
The death toll stands at 188, including people in the plane and on the ground.
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Yesterday-- President Bush confirmed that he gave the military orders to intercept and shoot down any commercial airliners that did NOT turn away from Washington on Tuesday.
Earlier---Secretary of State Colin Powell responded to criticism that the jets did NOT arrive in time to prevent the a
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[vo-nat] Engineers with a Roanoke firm that's been rebuilding the Pentagon say the death and damage toll would have been greater if the plane had hit any other part of the building. The plane hit what is known as "Wedge One"... which was recently renovated with blast-proof windows and walls, fire retardant rugs, and an updated sprinkler system.
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Nearly eight - hundred viewers of Your Hometown Station have rallied behind the American Red Cross-- having donated nearly sixteen thousand dollars.
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Hundreds of people have been stopping by W-D-B-J's lobby since Friday to donate money, and send notes of sympathy to the families of victims of attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. You can stop by the station this week during normal business hours.
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A Roanoke College group is hoping it can send some "spare" money to relief efforts.
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Last night, a group of students collected pledges for a Bowl-A-thon at Lee-Hi Lanes in Salem. For the students-- it was a way to help victims in Virginia and New York in a positive way.
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((RUTH ANNE WHITTEN/ALPHA PHI OMEGA PRESIDENT; I THINK EVERYONE AT ROANOKE COLLEGE AS IN THE REST OF THE NATION FELT LIKE THEY NEEDED TO DO SOMETHING. ALPHA PHI OMEGA RECOGNIZED THIS NEED FOR THE ROANOKE COLLEGE COMMUNITY. WE JUST ORGANIZED THE BOWL-A-THON TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE SEPTEMBER 11TH FUND. WE KNEW THAT EVERYBODY WANTED TO DO SOMETHING.))
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About 40 people bowled in the event-- which ran for about two hours. So far-- no word yet on how much money was raised.
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In sports, The United States takes another step toward recovery tonight when major league baseball resumes.
Twelve National League clubs return to the field six days after last Tuesday's terrorist attacks. In addition to a national anthem being sung, fans will notice some other patriotic changes during the games. American flags will appear on players' caps and uniforms, and ``God Bless America'' is set to replace `Take Me Out to the Ball Game'' during the seventh-inning stretch.
Baseball officials say they're unsure how last week's attacks will affect attendance at the games.
They're hoping for normal-sized crowds, and say they haven't had a flood of requests for ticket refunds.

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Less than a week after the attack on America, Wall Street is ready to get back to business.
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The markets are scheduled to open this morning amidst a wave of uncertainty.
Though an immediate slump is expected, analysts say stocks will rebound quickly... especially if President Bush makes a military decision about retaliation.
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((BRIAN GOTTSTEIN/LEGG MASON: WHAT'S WORSE THAN BAD NEWS IS UNCERTAINTY. UNCERTAINTY IN THE FUTURE AND THAT MAKES THE MARKETS GO DOWN EVEN MORE. PEOPLE CAN'T CALCULATE FOR THE FUTURE.))
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The U-S HAS rebounded from disaster before. Pearl Harbor, December 1941. The Dow declined about 7% in the ensuing month, and bottomed out five months after.... One year later, it was 15% higher than before the surprise bombing.
The Gulf War in 1990, the Dow declined 18% from news of Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. One year later, it soared to record highs.
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Some analysts say holding on to your stocks will be a symbol of patriotism when the markets do finally open.

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In other business news this morning, stocks in Tokyo tumbled to their lowest level this year.
Here's Barton Eckert with a look at the morning's top business stories.
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Two people were wounded by gunfire in Rocky Mount. Deputies responded to Highland Hill Road at about 6-o'clock last night. Deputies are searching with bloodhounds for two brothers who are suspects in the shooting. One of the wounded was transported to Roanoke Memorial Hospital by helicopter, the other was treated and released from Franklin Memorial. The Franklin County Sheriff's department has apprehended two people in the incident, but say they are not the prime suspects in the case.

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After recent approval, the Roanoke Times is making efforts to immediately begin plans for its new printing plant.
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The newspaper is planning a 31- million dollar, 50- thousand square foot facility on Salem Avenue. The Board of Zoning Appeals granted a special exception for the expansion earlier this month, but some neighboring property owners and downtown residents have vowed to challenge the project in court. Today, Roanoke City Council will consider a resolution that would authorize the city manager to seek an amendment to the city's zoning ordinance. The change would allow printing plants in the city's commercial and industrial districts. A public hearing would be scheduled in mid-October.
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Also today, City Council will consider a resolution that would authorize continuing audits of the Roanoke public schools. Members of council and the school board have been at odds following a recent audit that questioned the school system's hiring practices. The council proposal would direct the municipal auditor and school officials to develop a plan for continuing financia

l and performance audits of school board affairs.[Feedback/September 16]

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Viewers of News 7 are expressing outrage, shock and concern over the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
Here's News 7 Feedback, with assignment editor Joe McKean.
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(( A viewer from Vinton spoke for many who wrote to us last week about the 11th of September: [Cindy Dickerson/Vinton] "I love America and am so proud to be a citizen. I pray for all of the victims and their families. May all know that God is with us."
A man from Roanoke [Tim Underwood] wrote: "This is a time that all Americans must come together as one and in unity cry out for Justice! Cry out as one America, for swift action against those that would penetrate our borders and murder our brethren."
Many are hoping for terrible, swift retaliation. [J. Gauldin/Callands]"I heard on TV that someone said the terrorists had won a victory, but in my eyes they just signed their death warrants. They are taking on the US and its proud people. We as a nation may quarrel between ourselves but we will stand together they better believe that. The Freaks, Cowboys, Yanks and the Rebels will stand together."
Still others urge restraint. [Mrs. Robbie Gallagher/Roanoke] "Comments made about taking revenge are totally unacceptable. The people that have done this cowardly act need to be held responsible for their actions and be punished severely, but teaching our children that revenge is right is totally wrong!" [Olivia Monem/Blacksburg] "Please remind viewers that the attacks in New York and Washington were done by people after political gains, and do NOT represent people of any particular race or religious background. Backlash against Muslims in particular have occurred in many places around this country and there is absolutely no justification for that."
[Sheila G. Conner/Roanoke] "We, as Americans, must NOT act like the dogs that attacked us by attacking all Middle Eastern nationalities that are living in the US To do so is to become terrorists ourselves."
A couple of viewers are urging the city of Roanoke to change the color of the Mill Mountain Star.
[Amy Collins/Christiansburg] "I have a comment I wish you would relay to the officials of Roanoke. Your reporting stated their comment as to changing the star to red, white and blue was that it took more than the flick of a switch. My comment to them: It will also take more than the flick of a switch to find, if ever, all the fallen heroes, the moms, the dads, the sisters, the brothers, the friends."
During one part of the continuous coverage on CBS, the network aired videotape of the attack on the World Trade Center, accompanied by strong language from the eyewitnesses.
Objecting to that, one viewer wrote: [Sandra Jones/Troutville] "I would like to know why that kind of language had to be aired? The pictures would have said enough. The sound could have been deleted. I believe this was uncalled for and if people don't stand up against it it will continue to trickle into our homes until it becomes commonplace."
If you'd like to exercise your First Amendment rights, here's our mailing address...our fax number...our e-mail address, and our website on-line forum.
Joe McKean, News-7. ))

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Coming up on News 7--
As the search for Osama bin Laden heats up, hope begins to dwindle that any other survivors will be found in New York.
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And five Pakistani nationals are arrested in China for allegedly planning attacks against American targets.
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Plus, we'll look at how local communities are raising money for relief efforts in D-C and New York.
Join us for News 7 Mornin, after the break.

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Good Morning, I'm Kimberly McBroom.
Thick smoke and dust still linger in the air near what used to be the World Trade Center, as crews continue digging through the rubble.
The latest death toll stands at 190, with around five thousand people missing.
But President Bush is urging Americans to go back to work today to help get the U-S economy back on track.
In New York, the stock market AND city hall are scheduled to re- open, even though much of Lower Manhattan remains inaccessible.
Stephen Clark is in New York this morning with an update.
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((Under the watchful eye of the Empire State building, work continues in lower Manhattan where rescue teams carefully pick their way through a mountain of twisted steel and concrete. They are fueled by patriotism and hopehope that is quickly fading.

SOT: NY Mayor Rudy Guiliani
The hope is still there that we might be able to save some lives. But the reality is in the last several days we haven't found anyone.
Over the weekend President Bush and his senior advisors continued their preparations for the war against terrorism, noting that it is a battle that will not be resolved quickly. Back in Washington, the President urged the nation to return to work and trust its leaders to fight back.

SOT: President George Bush
We're a nation of resolve. We're a nation that can't be cowed by evildoers.
Meanwhile, the hunt for prime suspect Osama Bin Laden is heating up. A Pakistani delegation is in Afghanistan to issue an ultimatum: Hand over Bin Laden or risk a massive military assault. The ruling Taliban militia says that would violate a tenant of Islam.

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While the pursuit of Bin Laden continues, the U.S. is picking up the pieces of a normal life. The New York Stock Exchange opens today for the first time since the attacks and Major League Baseball games are scheduled to resume this evening. After a Sunday of prayers and remembrance the country may be set to go about business as usualbut does it with a heavy heart.))
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Officials in China have arrested five Pakistani nationals.
That after police heard the suspects were planning to attack American targets in two Chinese cities.
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A Chinese government source says the information came from the U-S consulate in Hong Kong.
During yesterday's arrests, police seized documents, which apparnetly contained instructions for the raids.
The consulate will be closed today to consider its current security arrangements.
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Many Americans are staying strong after last week's attacks by keeping their faith. Thousands attended a memorial service at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, as well as countless others in the area.
As Justin Mcleod shows us, many have faith America will rise from the rubble.
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Donations from around the country have poured in to help victims of Tuesday's attacks. The Red Cross says the gift of life is one of the most needed gifts of all.
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The Red Cross in Roanoke collected more than 2-thousand pints of blood in just four days. More than half of those who gave blood were first time donors. Officials hope they will return in the future, long after the crisis is over.
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The Red Cross held a blood drive yesterday at Virginia Tech. They'll be holding blood drives today in Lynchburg and Hillsville, and you can also make an appointment to give blood at the Red Cross office in Roanoke.
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A Roanoke College group raised money to help relief efforts.
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Last night, a group of students collected pledges for a Bowl-A-thon at Lee-Hi Lanes in Salem. For the students-- it was a way to help victims in Virginia and New York in a positive way.
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((RUTH ANNE WHITTEN/ALPHA PHI OMEGA PRESIDENT; I THINK EVERYONE AT ROANOKE COLLEGE AS IN THE REST OF THE NATION FELT LIKE THEY NEEDED TO DO SOMETHING. ALPHA PHI OMEGA RECOGNIZED THIS NEED FOR THE ROANOKE COLLEGE COMMUNITY. WE JUST ORGANIZED THE BOWL-A-THON TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE SEPTEMBER 11TH FUND. WE KNEW THAT EVERYBODY WANTED TO DO SOMETHING.))
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About 40 people bowled in the event-- which ran for about two hours. So far-- no word yet on how much money was raised.
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In sports, The Ferrum Panthers hope to win their conference title and move on to the NCAA Division Three Playoffs.

Roy Stanley has more.
Good Morning Roy.
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In business news this morning, U-S Markets are set to re-open. Meanwhile, stocks in Tokyo tumbled to their lowest level this year.
Here's Barton Eckert with a look at the morning's top business stories.
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In other news, Roanoke City Council will meet later today. Council recently approved The Roanoke Times' plans to build a new printing plant, but today members will revist the issue.
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The newspaper is planning a 31- million dollar, 50- thousand square foot facility on Salem Avenue. The Board of Zoning Appeals granted a special exception for the expansion earlier this month, but some neighboring property owners and downtown residents have vowed to challenge the project in court. Today, Roanoke City Council will consider a resolution that would authorize the city manager to seek an ammendment to the city's zoning ordinance. The change would allow printing plants in the city's commercial and industrial districts. A public hearing would be scheduled in mid-October.
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Also today, City Council will consider a resolution that would authorize continuing audits of the Roanoke public schools. Members of council and the school board have been at odds following a recent audit that questioned the school system's hiring practices. The council proposal would direct the municipal auditor and school officials to develop a plan for continuing financia

l and performance audits of school board affairs.[11Earley-Money]

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Republican Mark Earley isn't keeping up the pace in financing for this November's election.
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Earley says his campaign for governor raised 1-point-8 million dollars in July and August. His take puts him well behind the 2-point-3 million dollars raised in the same period by Democrat Mark Warner. Earley filed the forms Friday with the State Board of Elections. In late August, Warner led Earley in the polls by 14 percentage points.
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Here's a look at today's top stories.
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Chinese authorities arrest five Pakistani nationals after receiving a tip that the group was planning to attack American targets in China.
Police seized documents, which apparently contained instructions for the attacks.
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And all U-S markets are scheduled to re- open this morning, but analysts and investors are still concerned.
Business reporter Jennifer Miele will give us a look at how Wall Street has bounced back before.
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And that's what's making news on this Monday, September 17th .
News 7 Mornin' will be right back.

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American interests in OTHER countries are reportedly also at risk for terrorism--
Five Pakistani nationals were arrested in China after police received information they were planning to attack American targets there.
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A Chinese government source says the information came from the U-S consulate in Hong Kong.
During yesterday's arrests, police seized documents, which apparnetly contained instructions for the raids.
The consulate will be closed today to consider its current security arrangements.
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Good Morning, I'm Kimberly McBroom.
The latest report on the death toll from the World Trade Center attack says 190 people are confirmed dead and nearly five thousand are missing.
In spite of dimming hopes that anymore survivors will be found in the rubble, New York will attempt to get back to business today.
The stock market is set to re- open as well as city hall.
President Bush is telling ALL Americans to follow suit and get back to work today, in order to get the U-S economy back on track. Stephen Clark is in New York with an update.
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((Under the watchful eye of the Empire State building, work continues in lower Manhattan where rescue teams carefully pick their way through a mountain of twisted steel and concrete. They are fueled by patriotism and hope that is quickly fading.

SOT: NY Mayor Rudy Guiliani
The hope is still there that we might be able to save some lives. But the reality is in the last several days we haven't found anyone.
Over the weekend President Bush and his senior advisors continued their preparations for the war against terrorism, noting that it is a battle that will not be resolved quickly. Back in Washington, the President urged the nation to return to work and trust its leaders to fight back.

SOT: President George Bush
We're a nation of resolve. We're a nation that can't be cowed by evildoers.
Meanwhile, the hunt for prime suspect Osama Bin Laden is heating up. A Pakistani delegation is in Afghanistan to issue an ultimatum: Hand over Bin Laden or risk a massive military assault. The ruling Taliban militia says that would violate a tenant of Islam.

(Nats)

While the pursuit of Bin Laden continues, the U.S. is picking up the pieces of a normal life. The New York Stock Exchange opens today for the first time since the attacks and Major League Baseball games are scheduled to resume this evening. After a Sunday of prayers and remembrance the country may be set to go about business as usualbut does it with a heavy heart.))
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All U-S Markets are scheduled to re-open this morning for the first time since Tuesday's attack on the World Trade Center.
A wave of uncertainty has analysts and investors unsettled.
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But as Jennifer Miele reports in this Mornin' Closeup, the national economy has bounced back before.
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(( Picking up the pieces on this street won't be much easier on Wall Street.
Tuesday's attack was a direct hit on New York's financial center.
When the opening bell DOES sound following the longest market shutdown since the great depression, analysts anticipate an initial sell off followed by a recovery.
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((GUS SAUTER/VANGURAD GROP: THERE'S NO INDICATION OF PANIC. SO I THINK INVESTORS WILL HOLD UP AND THE MARKET SHOULD BE FIRM.)) [RUNS05]
American pride was evident in churches across the region last week ... hopefully that spirit will last.
On Wall Street, holding on to your investments would be considered an act of patriotism by some.
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((ANTHONY MASON: YOU WONDER IF THERE'S A PSYCHOLOGY OUT THERE THAT IT'S DISRESPECTFUL TO SELL OR O DO ANYTHING EXTREME AFTER A CRISIS LIKE THIS...)) [RUNS07]
It was a test, some say. A test America will pass. Besides it's been done before. [01-31 1:11:31]
Take a look... Pearl Harbor, December 1941. The Dow declined about 7% in the ensuing month, and bottomed out five months after.... One year later, it was 15% higher than before the surprise bombing.
The Gulf War in 1990, the Dow declined 18% from news of Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. One year later, it soared to record highs.
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((BRIAN GOTTSTEIN/LEGG MASON: WHAT'S WORSE THAN BAD NEWS IS UNCERTAINTY. UNCERTAINTY IN THE FUTURE AND THAT MAKES THE MARKETS GO DOWN EVEN MORE. PEOPLE CAN'T CALCULATE FOR THE FUTURE.)) [RUNS11]
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One business sector particularly affected by last week's attacks... airlines.
One analyst thinks the total losses for the nine biggest U-S airlines will be 500 (m) million dollars. But the true cost may run much higher, as many people avoid flying and carriers foot the bill for beefed-up security.
Travel agent Mel Ludovici says that's one issue the federal government needs to address soon.
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Most analysts agree, much of market sentiment hinges on the depth of U-S retaliation.
Jennifer Miele, News 7. ))

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[WRITER=jsu]
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More than 28 million Americans are at risk for osteoporosis. And statistics show that many people don't get enough calcium.
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It's the topic of today's Healthy Living -- Health Check reporter Joy Sutton has more.
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[ANCHOR=Kim]
[NEWSCAST=morn]
[WRITER=rle]
[TAPE#=01-29 TC-1:44:27]
[GRAPHIC=America Responds]
The Red Cross says the gift of life is one of the most needed gifts of all.
Several blood drives will be held throughout the area today. Meanwhile, donations from around the country have poured in to help victims of Tuesday's attacks.
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The Red Cross in Roanoke collected more than 2-thousand pints of blood in just four days. More than half of those who gave blood were first time donors. Officials hope they will return in the future, long after the crisis is over.
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The Red Cross held a blood drive yesterday at Virginia Tech. They'll be holding blood drives today in Lynchburg and Hillsville, and you can also make an appointment to give blood at the Red Cross office in Roanoke.
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[ANCHOR=Kim]
[NEWSCAST=morn]
[WRITER=rle]
[TAPE#=01-49 TC-16:02]
[GRAPHIC=America Responds]
Nearly eight - hundred viewers of Your Hometown Station have rallied behind the American Red Cross. They have donated nearly sixteen thousand dollars.
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[VO-NAT]
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Hundreds of people have been stopping by W-D-B-J's lobby since Friday to donate money and to send notes of sympathy to the families of victims of attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. You can stop by the station this week during normal business hours.
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[4-Sports]

[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Mornin]
[WRITER=jha]
[TAPE#=sports cut in]
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In sports, The major league baseball season resumes tonight. Roy Stanley has a preview.
Good Morning Roy.
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[OUT Q=a great day everybody.]

[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
(weather toss)
[Local-Recap]
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[ANCHOR=Kimberly]

Now here's another look at today's top local stories:
[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
Two people were wounded by gunfire in Rocky Mount last night. Deputies responded to Highland Hill Road at about 6-o'clock. Deputies are searching for two brothers who are suspects in the shooting. The Franklin County Sheriff's deparment has apprehended two people in the incident, but say they are not the prime suspects in the case.
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[VO-NAT]
[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
After recent approval, the Roanoke Times is making efforts to immediately begin plans for its new printing plant. The Board of Zoning Appeals granted a special exception for the expansion earlier this month. Today, Roanoke City Council will consider a resolution that would authorize the city manager to seek an amendment to the city's zoning ordinance. The change would allow printing plants in the city's commercial and industrial districts. A public hearing would be scheduled in mid-October.
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[VO-NAT]
[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
Several blood drives will be held throughout the area today. You can donate in Lynchburg and Hillsville, or make an appointment to give blood at the Red Cross office in Roanoke.

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[ANCHOR=Steve]
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