WDBJ 7 news at 5 for 12/14/01

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Today on News 7 at 5, in a highly emotional meeting, Henry County's school board decides to close five schools.
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and forces move in on what could be Osama Bin Laden's hideout. We'll have the latest in a live report. [Weather-Head]
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The wacky weather stretch continues with 70s today and ski resort operators praying to the Norse gods. Forecast de

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Also today, Joy Sutton will joins us with advice on jumping starting your New Year's diet,
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and we will tell you why some people hope this fire dance will bring snow to the region.
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One thing is clear according to the President.. we will get Osama bin Laden- dead or alive.
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The question is.. Where is Osama bin Laden?
Tonight one Afghan tribal leader says he's cornered in the Mountains of Tora Bora.
U-S special forces have joined in a fierce battle in the Mountains nearby. One report says forces have surrrounded a cave where bin Laden had been based.
Aleen Sirgany is following the story. She joins us live from Washington with more.
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((WITH U-S WARPLANES DROPPING BOMBS FROM THE AIR, ON THE GROUND, SPECIAL FORCES ARE TAKING ON THE RUGGED MOUNTAINS OF TORA BORA SEARCHING FOR OSAMA BIN LADEN. AFGHAN FIGHTERS SAY THEYVE FOUND THE CAVE IN WHICH THEY BELIEVE HE'S HIDING. BUT THE PENTAGON CAUTIONS THERES NO CONFIRMATION THE AL-QAEDA LEADER HAS BEEN SURROUNDED. PENTAGON Hunt for Osama bin Laden is intensifying PRESIDENT BUSH SAID TODAY BIN LADEN WILL BE CAUGHT, WHETHER IT TAKES A DAY, A MONTH OR A YEAR.
BUSH: I don't care, dead or alive, either way. IN THE HUNT FOR BIN LADEN, TWO U-S SOLDIERS WERE SLIGHTLY WOUNDED WHEN THEY WERE GRAZED BY BULLETS DURING COMBAT. HUNDREDS OF MARINES HAVE TAKEN CONTROL OF THE AIRPORT IN KANDAHAR. AND ALTHOUGH ITS BELIEVED THE TERRORISTS ARE GONE, IT'S STILL DANGEROUS. LANDMINES ARE ALL OVER THE RUNWAYS. Lt.Col. Dan Yoo, U.S. Marines Spokesperson: We've got the appropriate people and the type of expertise out there in order to clear any unexploded ordinance to make it safe for our own forces as well as others coming in. WHEN THE AIRFIELD BECOMES SAFE, THE MAIN MARINE FORCE IS EXPECTED TO RELOCATE TO THE AIRPORT, LEAVING WHAT WILL BE SIMPLY A REAR GUARD AT CAMP RHINO. ))

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The Henry County School Board voted today to close two high schools, three elementary schools, and re-organize several others.
Hundreds of angry students and parents say the board acted too hastily, and didn't carefully consider other options.
The Board says it didn't have any time to waste because a budget deficit is looming. [TOSS ACROSS THE DESK; MB SET]
Jennifer Miele was at the meeting this morning where several verbal battles broke out between the school board and parents, Jen.
Jean, it was, in all honesty, chaotic.
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After the board announced it would close Fieldale-Collinsville and Laurel Park High School, accusations flew, tears fell, and unrest continues.
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The vote came quickly, but did not go over smoothly.
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Tyler Millner's plan to cut costs would have rid the district of its two assistant superintendents instead of Henry County's predominantly black Laural Park High School.
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Dozens of students rushed the exits as the resolution was read.
They were angry because THEY had a plan that the school board reportedly refused to hear.
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Board members say they didn't take the decision lightly. [SOt] ((CHARLES CLIFTON/SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER:MY FEELING IS LIKE I'M GOING TO A FUNERAL. I DON'T WANT TO SEE THESE SCHOOLS CLOSE, BUT OUR ELECTIVES ARE SUFFERING.)) [RUNS13]))
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Tonight at six, Jean, we'll tell you about a potential lawsuit against the school board. [TOSS ACROSS THE DESK; MB SET]

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A federal judge has heard arguments in the case against the Virginia Military Institute and its practice of cadets saying a prayer before the evening meal.
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With the help of the A-C-L-U, two cadets are suing the school, claiming the prayer amounts to state sponsorship of religion.
V-M-I's lawyers say the brief, non-sectarian prayer is essential to helping develop future military leaders.
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Mellen says he would welcome a compromise that would have cadets taking part in a moment of silence before mealtime.
But Mellen says superintendent Josiah Bunting rejected that idea.
Judge Norman Moon says he'll issue his ruling in the case in "a reasonable time".
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The Snowshoe Ski Resort is looking to the heavens for snow.
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The resort decided some of the old Norse gods are angry and are withholding the white stuff.
So it appealed to Ullr (UH lar) the famed Norse God of Snow.
Three years ago this same ceremony delivered the goods after it honored him.
So Snowshoe thought, if it worked once, why not twice.
(Uh-lar) Ullr was considered to be one of the highest gods in Norse mythology. It is claimed he was an awesome snowshoe-skier and archer.
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Coming up next on the newscast, President Bush says the war on drugs is also a war on terrorism.
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[VO] Also he had been on the job less than a week, but now Notre Dame's head football coach is forced to resign. We'll tell you why a little later in sports.
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Do drugs.. and you're helping support terrorism.
That's the message today from President Bush.
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((IT'S SO IMPORTANT FOR AMERICA TO KNOW THAT TRAFFICKING DRUGS FINANCES THE WORK OF TERRORISM... SUSTAINING TERRORISTS THAT TERRORISTS USE DRUG PROFITS TO COMMIT ACTS OF MURDER. IF YOU QUIT DRUGS.. YOU .. IN AMERICA.. APPLAUSE.))
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Bush says the administration has linked Osama bin Laden loyalists to drug trafficking.
He signed a bill today expanding the Drug Free Communities support program.. which helps local groups fight drug abuse.
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This year when the sparkling ball lowers in Times Square.... to bring in the New Year.. it'll have extra special meaning.
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The ball will not only carry hopes for the future, but a tribute to lives lost.
It'll be adorned by crystal triangles engraved with the names of the New York City rescue and fire units involved in September 11th.
Tom Cooke engraved the crystal.. he is a master engraver from Waterford Crystal in Ireland.
On each triangle.. the names of the groups or countries that lost loves ones in New York, at the Pentagon and in Pennsyvlania on September 11th.
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In Health Check tonight,
About 60 percent of Americans are overweight or obese. It's a national health concern that has the U-S Surgeon General issuing a call to action. [JEAN/JOY -TWO SHOT]
Health Check Reporter Joy Sutton joins us with a a representative of a weight loss program to talk about what Americans are doing wrong when it comes to their diets.
Jean, For many people the battle of the bulge isn't an easy one --but even losing 10 pounds can make a difference in your health. [JOY/GUEST TWO SHOT]
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I'm joined by JoAnna White with Weight Watchers to give us some advice.
1-WHY DO YOU THINK AMERICANS ARE SO OVERWEIGHT
2-HOW EASY OR HARD IS IT TO CHANGE YOUR LIFESTYLE
3-I UNDERSTAND WEIGHT WATCHERS HAS TAKEN AN ACTIVE ROLE --IN IMPACTING FEDERAL POLICY AND PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE.
4- ONE OF THOSE INTIATIVES INVOLVED INITIATIVE THAT LED TO NEW IRS GUIDELINES FOR 2001 -- PEOPLE CAN ACTUALLY GET A TAX DEDUCTION FOR TAKING A WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM IF ITS PRESCRIBED BY THEIR DOCTOR FOR AN EXISTING CONDITION
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Coming up next on the newscast, Patrick Evans shows us an old fashioned Christmas downtown on the City Market. [LIVE PATRICK FULL]

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The annual Dickens of a Christmas celebration takes over Downtown Roanoke this evening, complete with Victorian carrollers, horse-drawn carriages and roasting chestnuts.
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Patrick Evans, like Father Christmas himself, is downtown partaking of the festive atmosphere.
Patrick, is it beginning to feel like Christmas out there this evening?
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Coming up today in Sports, Bridgewater College gets ready for the biggest football game in its history. Then we will see the latest person thrown out of Africa.
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On Wall Street today, it took a late rally, but investors were able to push the markets forward.
Alexis Christoforous has more.
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Tomorrow night's Stagg Bowl in Salem in now a complete sellout plus more. This morning 635 standing room tickets were gobbled up by anxious fans from both schools. Mike Stevens has more on the eve of the Division Three title game.
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Less than a week after being named head football coach at Notre Dame, George O'Leary has resigned.
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O'Leary has admitted falsifying his credentials both academically and athletically. O'Leary claimed he earned a masters degree at New York University but, according to NYU records, he never did.
His resume also indicated that he played football for three years at the University of New Hampshire. In fact, he never played a single game for the school.
Notre Dame's athletic director said the breach of trust made it impossible for the school to keep O'Leary. The 55-year-old coach guided Georgia Tech to five straight bowls, before leaving for South Bend.
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Major Leauge Baseball trades continue. After the New York Yankees signed former Oakland star Jason Giambi, they traded David Justice to the New York Mets.
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Now the Mets have traded Justice to the Athletics. Justice goes to Oakland in return for two pitchers. The 35-year-old outfielder hit .241 with 18 homers and 51 R-B-Is last season. He'd hit a career-high 41 home runs a year earlier.
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Brandon Quinton's scheming finally caught up with him last night on Survivor. His stategy backfired on him last night forcing even his closest friend to turn against him. Teri Okita has more.
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((25-YEAR-OLD DALLAS BARTENDER BRANDON QUINTON IS A SELF-DESCRIBED VILLANOUS, BACK-STABBING CHARACTER ON SURVIVOR WHO LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT.

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SOT: (1:24:53) You do things on there that you wouldnt have the
opportunity to do in real life. And part of that is: Im kind of an underhanded, conniving person deep down inside, and so, it was fun to play it all out. (:13)
SHOW: (29:12) Kim: You could have just pulled me aside for two seconds, and I dont care if Lex was watching. You owed it to me cause you were my friend. Brandon: Im still your friend. (:05)
TRACK: THE ONE PERSON BRANDON DIDNT LIKE MISLEADING WAS LITTLE KIM. THE ONE PERSON HE LOVED TO ANNOY WAS FRANK.

SOT: (1:26:08) Brandon: He looks somewhat sane on TV. He could look so
much worse, so much worse. Hes a social-phobic. (:12)
TRACK: THEY TOLERATED EACH OTHER WHEN THEY WON A REWARD TO SEE A MOVIE...AND DID TALK BUT ONLY ABOUT GAME STRATEGY. AND THIS WEEK, WE FINALLY GOT TO SEE BRANDONS COMPETITVE SIDE.
SHOW: NATSD FULL OF BRANDON AT REWARD CHALLENGE
TRACK: HE SAYS HIS 28-DAYS IN THE AFRICAN BUSH EMPOWERED HIM, ESPECIALLY SINCE HED NEVER BEEN CAMPING BEFORE.

SOT: (1:31:04) Brandon: Ive always been pretty confident, but it did
change the way other people see me now. They see me as not so helpless.
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STANDUP: Unlike most, if not all, the contestants before him, Brandon says would NOT do Survivor: Africa again and has no desire to seek out fame and fortune in Hollywood. Then, again he did say theres another side to him. Teri Okita, CBS News, New York.))
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