WDBJ 7 news at Noon for 11/07/01

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U-S officials are working to freeze the assets of Osama bin Laden's financial networks--
And lawmakers are debating over a stimulus package to jump- start the nation's economy.
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Plus, Virginia Democrats are still celebrating on this day after the Election.
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Warm and dry weather continues across the region so use caution while outside we still have a high fire danger....I'll have your forecast....
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News 7 at noon is coming up.

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Along with the airstrikes, the U-S is also planning to hit terrorists in the pocketbook--
The Bush administratin is freezing the assets of Osama bin Laden's financial networks in at least nine countries, including the U-S.
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Good Afternoon, I'm Kimberly McBroom.
As the war on terrorism continues, the focus today in Washington is on dollars and cents.
The terrorist attacks have severely impacted the nation's economy.
Now, President Bush is looking for legislation to fix that.
At the same time, he's continuing to take aim at the money that funds terrorism.
Financial ties to Osama bin Laden were found in four U-S states.
The names of dozens of people and organizations have been added to a list of suspected terrorist associates.
They were targeted by President Bush last month in an executive order.
Aleen Sirgany joins us now with the latest from Washington.
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(( THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION CONTINUES TO ATTACK THE POCKETBOOK OF TERRORISM... GOING AFTER ASSESTS LINKED TO OSAMA BIN LADEN IN AT LEAST NINE COUNTRIES INCLUDING THE UNITED STATES. AUTHORITIES HAVE NAMED AN ADDITIONAL 62 PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS SUSPECTED OF FUNNELING MONEY TO THE AL-QAEDA. ON THE MILITARY FRONT.

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WITH THE HELP OF HEAVY U.S BOMBING, THE NORTHERN ALLIANCE SAID IT TOOK OVER TALIBAN TERRITORY NEAR MAZAR-E-SHARIF. BUT THE OPPOSITION ADMITS ITS STILL NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO CONQUER THE THE TALIBAN.

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ON CAPITOL HILL, THE DEBATE OVER A STIMULUS PACKAGE IS HEATING UP. THE ECONOMY IS STILL STAGGERING AFTER SEPTEMBER 11TH.
WITH PRESIDENT BUSH PROMISING TO VETO ADDITIONAL SPENDING, BIPARTISANSHIP FORGED IN THE SPIRIT OF THE ATTACKS SEEMS TO BE TAKING A BACK BURNER ON THIS ONE. DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS ARE BLAMING EACH OTHER FOR THE DELAY IN THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN.

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Im very disturbed.the eonomy.

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I always felt... bill we had.)
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Israeli troops withdrew early today from the West Bank town of (Ruh-MALL-uh) Ramallah--
It's a move that could signal an end to Israel's largest military operation in the West Bank, in years.
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Israeli tanks, jeeps and armored troop carriers rolled from the northern neighborhoods toward an Israeli settlement.
Ramallah residents, many of whom had been confined to their homes by an around-the-clock curfew, cheered the Israeli pullback.
Israeli troops still occupy two other Palestinian towns.
They moved into the towns after last month's assassination of Israel's tourism minister.
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The F-B-I now says the terrorist threats against bridges on the West Coast were never considered "credible."
California Governor Gray Davis has come under fire for making the terrorist threats public.
But other California officials are defending his decision.
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((SPIKE HELMICK/CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL:THE RESULTS OF WHAT THE GOVERNOR DID TO PUT OUT FACTS AND INFORMATION SO ALL CITIZENS HAD IT WHICH I THINK FURTHER JUSTIFIED WHAT HE DID AND I THINK MORE IMPORTANTLY THE WORK THAT HAS BEEN DONE ON THE BRIDGE FOR SECURITY ALL THAT HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE SEPTEMBER, 11TH. ))
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Authorities remain on high alert, with National Guard troops and highway patrol officers continuing to patrol the state's major bridges.

[Governor]

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Virginia's Democrats are celebrating a return to power in the capital, while Mark Warner is making plans as the next governor of the Commonwealth.
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[Take Leader 100] After all the votes were counted - Warner outdistanced Republican Mark Earley by about 100-thousand votes statewide, 52 per cent to 47 per cent. Libertarian William Redpath got one per cent of the vote.
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[Warner]

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Warner had several pluses in his column throughout the campaign including a broad-based strategy, an opponent handicap
ped by his own party and campaign, and a fair amount of luck---

And 30 million dollars didn't hurt.
And Tim Kaine benefited from his victory as well.
Ellen Qualls has the wrap-up on the Democrats.
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Meanwhile, Republican Mark Early is disappointed by his loss last night - but he is still urging Virginian's to look forward.
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But in Richmond last night, Earley made a point to say that Virginians should move past the election, look to the future and pull together.
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Meanwhile, sources say Republicans will likely spend the coming weeks trying to figure out what went wrong in the statewide campaign.
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The closest statewide race was for Lieutenant Governor, but it also falls into the Democratic column.
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Tim Kaine took the number two-spot with 50 per cent of the vote. Republican Jay Katzen got 48 per cent, and Libertarian Gary Reams received two per cent.
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[Attorney-General]

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Jerry Kilgore did put a win in the Republican column, after winning the race for Attorney General.
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Kilgore trounced Democrat Donald McEachin, 60 per cent to 40. He gained more votes than any other candidate in yesterday's election.
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Coming up- Roanoke's sheriff keeps his badge -
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And the Concorde takes to the skies for its first commercial flight in 15 months.
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One of the more interesting races of the past few weeks has been the one for Roanoke City Sheriff.
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George McMillan came out the winner last night.. He'll continue to serve as Roanoke's sheriff.
He beat Republican and Deputy Sheriff Octavia Johnson.
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The law has a new face in the city of Lynchburg.
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He is Ronald Gillispie, one of four candidates who was looking to take over for retiring Sheriff Lawrence Simpson.
Gillispie easily outdistanced the other three.
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In Salem, the appointed sheriff is now the elected one.
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Roger Surber was named to the post earlier this year. Last night, he was elected to a full term, defeating Chris Nielsen.
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[Take FS Web Address] For a complete list of election results you can log onto our web page at WDBJ 7-dot-com.
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[Bloomberg]

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In an extremely close race, Republican billionaire Mike Bloomberg will become New York City's next mayor.
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Bloomberg ran on the strength of a high level of campaign spending and the endorsement of popular out-going Mayor Rudy Giuliani.
Bloomberg had been trailing his Democratic rival in the polls just a couple of weeks ago.
Today, the new mayor- elect is celebrating his victory by meeting with supporters on the streets of Brooklyn.
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The Concorde flies again ... we'll have details after the break -
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and Country Music prepares for its big night - but not without some precautions... Stay with us - News 7 at noon will be right back
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A British Airways Concorde has joined its Air France counterpart in New York --
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The supersonic jets resumed passenger flights today, after being grounded for more than 15 months.
Rock star Sting was among the invitation- only group of passengers on board the London- based flight.
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About 40 minutes before, an Air France Concorde flight landed in New York with 92 passengers on board.
The Concorde now has new tires, fuel-tank liners and a flameproof undercarriage.
New safety measure were taken after 113 people died in a Concorde crash in July of last year.
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Traditional country themes of love and heartache will take a back seat to patriotism at tonight's Country Music Association Awards show.
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The 35th annual event will be broadcast live from the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, amid tight security.
Tonight's performers will include the Dixie Chicks, George Strait, Alan Jackson, and Reba McEntire, just to name a few.
There will also be a special Country Music Hall of Fame segment and a musical tribute to the film, "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" You can catch the C-M-A Awards tonight at 8, right here on C-B-S.
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Also on tv tonight - the boys of "South Park" are going to Afghanistan to take on Osama bin Laden.
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This episode puts the kids up against challenges now faced by all Americans: threats of hijacking, bio-terrorism and Afghani goats. Filled with the American spirit and inspired by our President, the children of South Park Elementary have sent their dollars to the children of Afghanistan. When Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman receive a package from the kids they sent money to, personnel from every government agency decides to investigate. The mysterious contents of the box lead the boys to Afghanistan, where Cartman squares off against Osama Bin Laden. The show airs tonight on Comedy Central.

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On Wall Street at Noon,

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, the Dow was DOWN 12 points. Nasdaq was UP 8 points.

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Still to come .. A two game slide forces the Hokies to put on their thinking caps.
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And .. they almost had the win in the bag .. but a faulty goal sends the Roanoke Express into overtime. Highlights are coming up.
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The Roanoke Express fell to the Richmond Renegades last night at the Round House.
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Tied 1-1, it looks like Roanoke gets the game winner in the third period. But the ref rules the goal was knocked off it's position, and it's no goal.
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A few minutes into the overtime period, Richmond's Lars Peterson gets the puck past Daniel Berthiaume, and the Gades win 2-1 in OT.
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Training camp for the Roanoke Dazzle opened yesterday at Hollins University.
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Head coach Kent Davison has 15 players in camp. William Fleming product Derrick Hines might be the smallest player, but he definitely has the biggest heart as he continues his quest to make the team after his solid performance in Atlanta.
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The Northwest Region volleyball tournament quarterfinals were held last night.
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Patrick Henry hosted the first round for the first time in recent memory.
The Patriots took on C.D. Hylton. PH looked strong early, and the Patriots go on to win the game 15 to 12.
But the Bulldogs would win the next three games 15-11, 15-9 and 15-5 to end a great season for PH.
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Virginia Tech has gone back to the drawing board. The Hokies have to figure out what caused their two game slide, and it's a process that should make the team tougher.

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[VO NAT] True Freshman Kevin Jones will start at tailback in his return to Philadelphia.
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Polygamy may sell beer - but it won't sell a billboard. As Peter Rosen tells us, it's all a matter of taste.
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((Schirf: Actually had a name were gonna call it Rockwell's Porter
PETER: GREG SCHIRF TRIED TO ADD A LITTLE HUMOR TO HIS UTAH BREWERS COORPERATIVE BEER. AND A BILLBOARD FOR IT.
Schirf: Poligamy porter Why have just one I mean it's part of Utah's cultural heritage It's part of our cultural heritage
PETER: BUT THE BILLBOARD COMPANY REJECTED THE AD.
Reagan: The advertisement wasn't in good taste

(It was never our intent to hurt anybody's feelings)

Reagan: The individuals that are in the ad are not fully clothed

( The idea was just to make people grin about something that is part of
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Reagan: Reagan doesn't want to be associated with poligamy in any way
Stdup: Schirf has brewed up a little controversy before...mixing advertising and cultural satire.
PETER: AN AD ASKING PEOPLE TO BAPTIZE THEIR TASTEBUDS DREW COMPLAINTS. A 2002 BEER DREW LEGAL FIRE FROM OLYMPIC ORGANIZERS. BUT-
Peter: Oh my heck-
PETER: THEIR ST PROVO GIRL AD, HE SAYS, HAS GOTTEN A GOOD RESPONSE .
People dont even know what we've shelved becuase it would be offensive. Are there other ideas that have come up before that we've vetoed? Yes. I can't tell you those you can tell us just one probably not we wont tell anybody
Being a miniorty in uitah () that its sometimes fun to make fun of the prevailing culture ()it's sometimes fun to exerceise our minirty complex
PETER: NOW BECAUSE OF ALL THE PUBLICITY OVER POLYGAMY PORTER-
Sales manager: 2 The denver post had us on the front page-The Economist-BBC
PETER: WORKERS ARE OVERWHELMED WITH INTERNET ORDERS.
Stephen Balli, Sales manager: 2 yesterday alone we had over 300 orders
The UK, Africa, Florida Schirf: So poligamists are ordering the t-shirts? We've had some orders, they say they're poligamists. Did they buy the beer? we don't know
PETER: TURNS OUT WHAT SOME CALL BAD TASTE...SELLS BEER. ))

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