WDBJ 7 news at 11 for 11/15/01

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Coming up on-
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He was spotted on America's Most wanted.. Today he was convicted of two murders 12 years ago.
Philip Morris is changing its name.
It's supposed to be one of the hottest games for the holiday season..
The X-Box makes its debut.
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News 7 is next.

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Word tonight that some senior Taliban leaders are in custody in Afghanistan.
A U-S official says the Northern Alliance has captured some of the militia's military leaders.
While the search goes on for Osama bin laden.
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And the question remains.... will U-S ground troops be used?
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((OUR PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY HAVE SAID WE WILL NOT TAKE THAT OF THE TABLE.))
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[Afghanistan]

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While the allied forces made advances today, U-S officials warn this war is far from over.
Hardline followers of Osama bin laden... may be planning to fight the death.
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For the latest.. let's head to Washington DC and Jennifer Miller.
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((FIRST THEY TOOK THE LAND, NOW OPPOSITION FORCES IN KABUL CLAIM THEY'VE CAPTURED SOME SENIOR TALIBAN LEADERS. BUT THE TALIBAN'S SUPREME LEADER, MULLAH OMAR, SAYS THE FIGHT IS FAR FROM OVER. THE AL QUEDA NETWORK IS 'CLINGING TO KANDAHAR' IN THE SOUTH, AND 'FIGHTING ON AT KONDUZ' IN THE NORTH. BACKED BY 40 TANKS AND 100 PIECES OF ARTILLERY, TALIBAN TROOPS WON'T BACK DOWN. MANY SAY THEY'D RATHER DIE, THAN TURN OVER OSAMA BIN LADEN. COMMANDER FRANKS: What is important to us is the destruction of the Al Queda network. THERE ARE A NUMBER OF PLACES, LIKE THIS TUNNEL COMPLEX, SEEN IN A SATELLITE PHOTO, WHERE THE U-S SUSPECTS BIN LADEN MAY HAVE BEEN WORKING ON WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION. COMMANDER FRANKS Now we are in the business of checking those sites out, as they fall under our control. U-S WARPLANES CONTINUE TO ATTACK ANY PLACE WHERE BIN LADEN AND HIS LIEUTENANTS MAY BE HIDING. OFFICIALS BELIEVE THEY HAVE KILLED A NUMBER OF HIS SENIOR AIDES, BUT BIN LADEN'S AL QUEDA NETWORK 'IS NOT YET DESTROYED.' AMID THE FIERCE FIGHTING - HUMANITARIAN MISSIONS. BRITISH AND AMERICAN TROOPS HAVE ARRIVED AT AN AIRFIELD NEAR KABUL, HELPING PAVE THE WAY FOR AID MISSIONS. AND EIGHT AID WORKERS ARE ON THEIR HOME. THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT RELEASED THESE PICTURES LATE THURSDAY, AFTER A DARING RESCUE BY U-S FORCES.))
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Less than two days after Kabul was liberated, Afghanistan's radio returned to the airwaves.
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With the hardline Islamic militia gone from the capital, the newly re-named Radio Afghanistan began broadcasting.

Female journalists and presenters joined male colleagues in the on-air studio, playing music banned under the hard-line Taliban regime.
T-V Afghanistan, also defunct under the Taliban, expects to begin broadcasting soon even though the transmission tower was destroyed by U-S bombs.
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[Plane-Crash]

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American Airlines Flight 587 was blasted by turbulence twice- including a blast that sent it careening sideways just before it went down.
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Investigators say the flight data recorder indicates the Airbus A-300 ran into the wake of the jet that took off ahead of it two times during its three minute flight.
But investigators say they're not ready to blame that for the crash.
They say its likely the jets tail fin broke off first.
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((GEORGE BLACK/NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD: THAT'S THE IMPLICATION WE HAVE THE FIRST PIECES IN THE DEBRIS FIELD ARE USUALLY THE FIRST TO GO.))
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Experts say without a vertical tail stablizer.. the jet would rocked violently form side to side... with enough force to shake its giant engines loose from its wings.
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Meanwhile the FAA is ordering mandatory inspecitons of the tails of all Airbus A-300's flying in the United States.

Sources say investigators are concerned that the tail fin on flight 587 may have broken off as a result of structural weakness caused by pre-existing damage never detected by inpsectors.
That combined with wake turbulence may have been enough to break off the tail fin.
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[Airline-Bill]

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It appears more likely that Airport screeners will become federal employees.
House and senate leaders say they've struck a deal that would make that happen.
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The federal government would take over airport security from airlines..
All baggage will be searched or X-rayed- and within a year all screen will be done by federal agents.
A vote on the bill is set for tomorrow.
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Meanwhile United Airlines is taking steps to make airplanes safer.
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United is installing stun guns in the cockpits of all its planes.
The Taser stun guns will be sealed in electronically coded lock boxes that only pilots will be able to access.
Pilots will be trained in using the stun guns-
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The measures must first be approved by the federal government.
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[Pin-Verdict]

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A gulity verdict tonight in a 12 year old Halifax County murder case.
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A jury found Raymond Pin guilty of capital murder for the stabbing deaths of Frank Syndor and his step-daughter in Halifax County in 1989.
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Pin was caught living in Pennsylvania last year after someone recognized him from a segment on America's Most Wanted.
The killings were apparently over a gambling debt.
During the trial, defense attorney's argued Pin killed the two in self defense.
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The jury will be back tomorrow to consider sentencing.
Pin faces the death penalty or life in prison.

[State-Budget]

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Calling it a "Post-Attack Recession," Governor Jim Gilmore today announced a halt to his "no car tax" promise.
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The Governor says the current fiscal year budget has a shortfall of 890 million dollars.
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((GOV. JIM GILMORE: REVENUES WILL NOT MEET THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS TO ADVANCE THE FINAL PHASE OF THE CAR TAX RELIEF NEXT YEAR. THIS IS OF COURSE DISAPPOINTING TO ME.))
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The Senate Finance Committee fought Gilmore this past winter on even phasing out the car tax 70 percent.
It's chairman was relieved to hear the Governor's announcement today.
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((SEN. JOHN CHICHESTER/R-STAFFORD CO.: I THINK THE GOVERNOR IS ACTING VERY PRUDENTLY, IN THE FACT THAT THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT HOLE IN THE BUDGET IN '02. THAT HE IS NOT MOVING FORWARD WITH THE NEXT PHASE OF THE CAR TAX. I THINK THAT'S IN RECOGNITION OF THE ECONOMIC SHORTFALL THAT HAS BEEN UPON US FOR A YEAR.))
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Gilmore also signed an executive order today.
It increases unemployment benefits for all 140 thousand workers laid off statewide, even before September 11th.
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[Burlington]

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Burlington Industries filed for Bankruptcy re-organization today.
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That and V-F Imagewear's "13 thousand" job cuts are being blamed on the North American Free Trade Agreement.
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But one local professor says let Mexico have the textile jobs... and let Henry County and Martinsville have the high-tech jobs.
And the key to getting those jobs is education.
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((ALLEN TRIGGER/VA WESTERN: IF WE CAN GET WORKERS TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL UPGRADE THEIR SKILL MIX. THEN THEY BECOME LESS VULNERABLE TO ESSENTIALLY LOSING THEIR JOBS IN THE FUTURE BECAUSE WHAT HAPPENS IS A LOW SKILLED WORKERS TENDS TO GO TO ANOTHER LOW SKILL JOB AND THAT'S EQUALLY AT RISK OF BEING MOVED OFF SHORE.))
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Since the layoffs at VF are a result of NAFTA, those who lose their jobs will be re-imbursed if they decide to go back to school.
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Fewer people may be travelling next week... but if you are, chances are you'll be taking the HIGHWAY to Grandmother's House.
We'll explain why next on News 7.
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Plus one of the nation's premiere Gospel choirs performs in the Star City.
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[Sports-Preview]

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((O-K sports fans here's what's happening on the big 7. The girls regional basketball playoffs continued tonight Friday Football Extra will get into the Regional playoffs tomorrow night we'll show you the schedule and Roger Clemens wins a record sixth Cy Young Award.
All that and more in sports.))
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[Travel]

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Holiday travel over the Thanksgiving weekend is expected to be lighter than usual, partly because of the attacks more than two months ago.
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Triple-A is projecting a 6-percent decrease in people traveling. While car traffic is expected to be high, the airlines are expected to take the biggest hits.
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((RANDY GREEN/AAA; 80-90 PERCENT OF THAT 6% IS AIRLINE TRAVEL THIS YEAR. THE TOTAL VOLUME OF TRAVEL THAT WILL BE TRAVELING OVER THANKSGIVING IS 87% OF THE TOTAL TRAVEL WILL BE BY AUTOMOBILE. THAT'S THE HIGHEST PERCENTAGE EVER BY AUTOMOBILE.))
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If you are driving over the Thanksgiving holiday, Triple-A is suggesting you avoid driving the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, as well as the following Sunday.
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[C-burg-Ax]

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A Christiansburg doctors office will re-open Monday... after a car crashed through the lobby today.
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Police say damage to Doctor T-P Davis's office was caused by 80-year Eula Sowers. They say Sowers pulled into the parking lot when her foot slipped onto the accelerator. Her car hit a parked vehicle then went through the building, into the lobby where it struck a patient. That woman, Mildred Farmer of Riner, was pinned under the vehicle and suffered multiple leg fractures. The passenger of the parked vehicle was taken to a hospital for minor injuries.
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[Philip-Morris]

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Philip Morris wants to clear the air -- with a fresh, new name.
The tobacco, food and beer conglomerate says it will shed a corporate moniker long associated with the Marlboro Man.
It will dub itself Altria (al-TREE'-uh) Group as soon as shareholders approve.
Philip Morris hopes the new name will clear up confusion between the parent company and its tobacco operations.

[Smokeout]

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Smokers nationwide kicked the habit if only for one day as part of the Great American Smokeout today.
But for those hoping to put out the fire for good --it might take several tries.
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Health Educator Don Mankie says an addiction to nicotine is only one of the obstacle smokers must overcome.
He says because it can be a stress reliever and very enjoyable many people have a hard time giving it up.
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((DON MANKIE/LEWIS-GALE CLINIC HEALTH EDUCATOR; THE WITH DRAWL PART IN THE FIRST WEEK IS THE TOUGHEST --AND AGAIN STRESSES IN PEOPLE'S LIVES LATER USUALLY MAKES PEOPLE RETURN TO SMOKING --SO WE WORK ON PUTTING THINGS IN PLACE TO REDUCE STRESS. ))
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Mankie does recommend nicotine substitutes to reduce cravings. But also suggests changing behaviors like walking instead of smoking to reduce stress.
He says smokers have to try alternatives to smoking if they are going to be successful.
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He won big at the Country Music Association Awards...
Hear what Ferrum's Dan Tyminski is up to now, when News 7 returns.
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And later, what could turn out to be hot toy of the holiday season goes on sale.
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[Tyminski]

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A leading bluegrass musician from Franklin County is hitting all the right notes these days.
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Dan Tyminski returned home early Wednesday morning after winning two Country Music Association awards last week.
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Tyminski picked up Single of the year and album of the year for the movie soundtrak "O Brother Where Art Thou."
Tyminski hopes the recognition will encourage more people try out bluegrass music.
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((DAN TYMINSKI/ALISON KRAUSS AND UNION STATION: I'VE SEEN BLUEGRASS TAKE A PRETTY BAD RAP BY BEING MISREPRESENTING A LOT. AND I JUST THINK THE ALBUM, THE O BROTHER STUFF WAS A REALLY GOOD REPRESENTATION OF WHAT ROOTS MUSIC IS AND WHAT JUST GOOD HONEST PLAYING AND SINGING CAN DO AND ITS NICE TO SEE THAT PEOPLE HAVE A HUNGER FOR THAT STUFF.))
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Tyminski plans to relax with his family in Ferrum for the next ten days before hitting the road to tour with Alison Krauss and Union Station.
Tyminski also plans to release a new solo album sometime next year.
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[Harlem-Choir]

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They've performed for the Pope and Nelson Mandela... even at the Olympics in Australia.
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Tonight the Harlem Gospel Choir entertained and informed here in Roanoke.
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Some 700 people filled the Jefferson Center for the fundraising concert.
Proceeds will benefit the Downtown Music Lab... an after-school recording and music program in Roanoke.
The Valley Youth Choir, made up of children from seven area churches, got the evening started.
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Roger Clemens wins the American League Cy Young award the girls regional basketball tournaments resumed tonight and we'll show you the Friday Football Extra schedule for the regional semi finals.
But first out Extra point.
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In Vegas, Heavyweight Champion Hasim Rahman and challenger Lennox Lewis weighed in today for their title fight Saturday night.
Rahman tipped the scales at 236 pounds while Lewis checked in at 246 and a half pounds. It's Rahman's first title defense. And here are some tonight's scores.
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[S-Fleming]

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William Fleming has advanced to the Region 3 championship game. The Colonels beat Heritage last night 42 to 38.
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The Heritage coach Ty Gafford talking to one of his players during the game.
But Fleming's Anisha Rasheed throws the ball down court to Olivia Grant who lays it in for the deuce.
Heritage works the half court trap Monica Dawson ends up with the ball and she takes it to the hoop for the score.

The Pioneers go to Nahdia Shelton for some offense she throws up the air ball but Tekita Butler is underneath for the put back.
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But the Colonels Shrita Mayo helps out her teammate steps to the ball and then takes it around the key for the Layup and Fleming wins it 42 to 38.
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The Colonels will play Northside in the regional Championship game. The Vikings beat Appomattox County 56 to 23.

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The refs talking to the captains before the opening tipoff.
The Vikings work it around the key to Brittany Hughes she steps up just inside the three point line and hits the jumper.
Appomattox scored only 2 points in the first quarter Jenny Stratton takes the pass and nails the two pointer.
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But Northside keeps pouring it on Jessica Wilkerson with the pass to Corrie Fertitta who lays it in and the Vikings win it 56 to 23.
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No matter what happens in the championship game Fleming and Northside are in the state.

[S-Womack]

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If there is such a thing as a "wildcard" in this year's Tech-UVa game is has to be Virginia's senior running back Antwoine Womack. Mike Stevens has more on the one man who has the potential to be a difference maker on Saturday.
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(( It's been 12 weeks, three long months since Womack suffered a high ankle sprain against Wisconsin. His senior season consists of a grand total of 74 yards rushing. But this Saturday he will be as well as he has been since before the injury. ((AL GROH:)) ((MIKE STEVENS:)) In fact, Womack racked up 120 of those yards in the first quarter alone during last year's game. Rest assured - the Tech defenders will be on high alert when number one is in the game. ((JAKE HOUSERIGHT:)) ((CHAD BEASLEY:)) On the flip side - UVa's often porous run defense will get its first LIVE look at Kevin Jones - although the Cavs have seen plenty of him on videotape. ((AL GROH:)) ((KEVIN JONES:)) Jones has some big shows to fill. Lee Suggs scored four TDs in this game last season. Mike Stevens News 7 sports.))

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The high school football playoffs open tonight. Here's a look at Friday Football Extra's regional semi-finals contests.
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That's it for sports, have a great day everybody.

[S-Clemens]

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Yankee Pitcher Roger Clemens is the American League Cy Young award winner.
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The Yankee Righthander got 21 of 28 first place votes for the American league honor.
Clemens, who went 20 and 3 with a 3 point 51 earned run average and 213 strikeouts, is the only pitcher to win more than 4 Cy Youngs. He received 5 second place votes and 2 thirds for 122 points from the baseball Writers Association of America.
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Antwoine Womack will be in the lineup when Tech travels to Scott Stadium to take on Virginia. More later on Mornin.

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Ferrum's Kelvin Fuller is the Dixie Conference Defensive Player of the week. Fuller, a junior from Norfolk, had 3 solo tackles and 10 assists for a total of 13 against Christopher Newport in the Oyster Bowl.
The Panthers lost the game ending their season.
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And V-M-I head men's soccer coach Stephen Ross is the Southern Conference Coach of The Year.
He led the Keydets to a 3 and 4 record in the conference and a 6-10 and 1 overall record.
V-M-I midfielder Johathan Rios and goalkeeper John Simmons were named to the all conference team.

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The countdown is on to Christmas... and to one of the hottest new toys on the market.
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((FIVE, FOUR THREE TWO ONE.. CHEERS.))
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And with that.. the launch of the X-Box madness in Times Square.
Bill Gates was there signing and selling the first Xbox video game.
Microsoft claims it has the best graphics and audio power of any system-
The games are supposed to offer the most engrossing.. intense gaming experiences on the planet. (------------)