WDBJ 7 news at 5 for 06/14/02

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Just ahead on News 7 at 5:00, the trail of the Salt Lake City kidnapping case gets hot .. in Texas.
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And new efforts are in the air .. to bring lower airfares to Roanoke Regional Airport.
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Showers and thunderstorms still popping up around the region, but a pleasant weekend is in store. The forecast ahead.

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In medical news tonight ... exercise, eat right, and get your sleep .. but that still may not be enough to live a long life.
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And on Healthcheck, when you do exercise in summer .. there are good reasons to be especially careful.
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The man wanted for questioning in Elizabeth Smart's kidnapping may have been spotted in Texas.
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A convenience store clerk in Texas reportedly spotted Bret Edmunds in the store- And there is a manhunt underway in neighboring New Mexico where Edmunds car was found abandoned.
But as Jennifer Jones reports, authorities may not be much closer to finding the girl.
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((This Texas convenience store is one of the latest links to Bret Michael Edmunds... wanted for questioning in the disappearance of Elizabeth Smart. The convenience store clerk reportedly recognized Edmunds and alerted authorities. By then, he was gone and had allegedly stolen a bottle of water. Edmunds was also spotted after ditching this stolen car in a small Texas town... a car with Colorado tags. The initial search for Edmunds began early this week in Salt Lake City where police say the 26-year old transient was seen outside Elizabeth's home two days before she disappeared. Edmunds, according to authorities, had been living in his 1997 green Saturn with Utah tags. A young boy found those tags Thursday night, tossed by the roadside in Salt Lake. Though police maintain Edmunds is not a suspect, they say he could shed light on their investigation. He was also seen Sunday at a candlelight vigil as family and friends prayed for Elizabeth's safe return. Capt. Scott Atkinson, Salt Lake City Police: As the investigation grows more intent, Elizabeth's relatives try to stay focused on the massive search to get her back... a 14-year old allegedly taken in the middle of the night from her bedroom now missing for more than a week. Cynthia Smart-Owens, Aunt, god knows whre you are, etc..))

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Lynchburg Police have two men in custody and are looking for anyone else who may have taken part in or witnessed the fatal beating of a city man Tuesday night.
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28-year old Ronald L. Brooks Junior was found lying in the street bleeding from a head wound around 7 p-m Tuesday. After talking with witnesses, police arrested 23-year old Shamaine Lamonte Horsley and 26-year old Charles Demont Robinson and charged them with murder.
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Duff says they're still running down leads in the investigation and that more arrests may follow.
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The resignation of Vance Wilkins means the most powerful legislative position in Virginia is now up for grabs. The question now is who will replace Wilkins as Speaker of the House.
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Wilkins stepped down yesterday in the wake of a sexual harassment controversy.
Under the House Rules, Independent Delegate Lacey Putney of Bedford who is the chairman of the House Privileges and Elections Committee, will become acting speaker.
Salem Delegate and House Majority Leader Morgan Griffith is considered by many to be the leading contender for Speaker.
Griffith hopes an internal struggle for the post can be avoided.
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The House Republican Caucus was scheduled to meet on Tuesday. That is now cancelled, but a new meeting may be scheduled soon, one that could determine who will be elected at the next Speaker.
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Dozens of local officials have formed a regional alliance in an attempt to bring lower airfares to Roanoke's airport.
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They say the city and its surrounding communities cannot thrive while airfares are high.
The plan is to convince airlines to lower those fares and provide more service.
Roanoke Mayor Ralph Smith says the new alliance will provide airlines with projections about how well Roanoke can support those new services.
Virginia's former Secretary of Commerce and Trade will be leading the charge for lower fares.
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((THE MODEL THAT'S WORKED ELSEWHERE IN THE COUNTY IS TO PROVIDE A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP TO PRESENT AN OPPORTUNITY FOR AIRLINES TO REDUCE FARES AND INCREASE THEIR SERVICE.))
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Representatives from 19 counties and a number of large corporations have pledged their support.
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A forest fire in Rockbridge County has now burned more than 500 acres.
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The fire has closed the James River Face Wilderness, along with 10 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Crews are working to set up a containment area around the fire by starting smaller fires to burn off dead wood and leaves, so the larger fire cannot spread. Last night the area saw some scattered showers, which extinguished many of the "backfires".
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The Virginia Department of Forestry is hoping the fire can be controlled by next Tuesday.
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America's Roman Catholic Bishops are backing away from a sex abuse policy that would automatically boot child abusers from the priesthood.
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The draft policy being worked out would focus on stripping clergy of their authority but not their title-
It's not the zero tolerance policy that many wanted.
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Technically abusive priests would remain priests- But they would not be allowed to do the work of the church.
They would be barred from celebrating Mass, teaching in a parochial school- serving in a Catholic soup kitchen and other duties.
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Some 300 bishops are meeting in Dallas- a vote is expected later today.
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A car bomb outisde the U-S consulate in Pakistan has killed at least 11 Pakistanis- Tonight a group says the attack was aimed at the U-S.
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Newspapers in Karachi recieved a fax from a goup they haven't heard of before- calling itself "Spokesman of the Law."
The message says the bombing was a preview with more to follow. It says it was aimed at the U-S and what the message calls its puppet ally- the Pakistani government.
No staff at the consulate was killed in the explosion- although one American and five Pakistani employees suffered minor injureis.
All of the dead were Pakistanis.
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Don't try to do too much too soon. Still ahead on Healthcheck, some smart tips for summer workouts.
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And what does it take to live a long life .. sometimes it's simply a matter of dumb luck, and the right genes.
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In health check tonight,
If you didn't exercise consistently during the winter and are expecting to jump into a sport or workout routine this summer --it's best to start out gradually.
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As Health Check Reporter Joy Sutton found out many people are injured this time of year because they overdo it when they're not in shape.
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Jean,
Just because you could play hours of tennis last summer doesn't mean you can do this time around.
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If your body is not conditioned it takes time to build back up.
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For many people the summer is motivation to work out full blast. But overdoing it can lead to injuries.
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((THE BEST THING THEY CAN DO IS BE REALISTIC ABOUT WHAT THEIR OVERALL CONDTION IS IF THE HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING OVER THE WINTER THEY'RE NOT NOT GOING TO BE ABLE TO JUMP RIGHT BACK INOT HTE THINGS THEY WERE DOING LAST YEAR)) [RUNS14]
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But once you start -- there are warning signs of potential problems.
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The proper shoes can go a long way to preventing injuries. Over time, tennis shoes lose their shock absorbtion.
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((SO SOMETHING YOU'VE BEEN WEARING THROUGH THE WINTER OR WORE LAST YEAR PROBABLY DOESN'T PROTECT YOU AS MUCH AS YOU MIGHT HOPE. YOU NEED TO THINK ABOUT GETTING A NEW PAIR OF SHOES IF YOU'RE GOING TO SPEND THE SUMMER GETTING BACK IN SHAPE)) [RUNS13]
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Doctor Miller also warns against taking an ibuprofen or other anti-inflammatory medication before working out. He says when its hot and you're dehydrated it may lead to kidney problems.
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We've all heard about the benefits of regular exercise .. along with eating well and getting enough sleep.
Still, all those things cannot guarantee you will live longer.
A new study says the key to longevity may be in your genes.
Dr. Mallika Marshall has more.
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(( 101-YEAR-OLD VOLNEY KAVANAUGH CREDITS HEALTHY HABITS AND GOOD GENES FOR HIS FAMILY'S LONGEVITY..
HIS --YOUNGER-- SISTER WILL BE TURNING A HUNDRED NEXT JANUARY.
HIS --OLDER-- SISTER DIED JUST A FEW DAYS BEFORE --SHE-- TURNED A HUNDRED YEARS OLD.

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THE DOCTOR ASKED ME WHAT DO YOU TO TO STAY IN SUCH GOOD SHAPE- I SIMPLY STAY AWAY FROM THE THREE EVILS..TOBACCO.. ALCOHOL AND WILD WOMEN.. HAHAHA

RESEARCHERS AT BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER STUDIED THE FAMILIES OF MORE THAN 400 CENTENARIANS.
THEY FOUND THAT THE BROTHERS OF SIBLINGS WHO HAD LIVED TO AT --LEAST-- A HUNDRED YEARS OLD WERE 17 TIMES MORE LIKELY TO REACH THE CENTURY MARK THEMSELVES. SISTERS...WERE EIGHT TIMES MORE LIKELY TO REACH 100.

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THIS SCREAMS THAT THEY HAVE SOME KIND OF PROTECTIVE FACTOR AND ARE LACKING THINGS THAT WOULD CAUSE THEM TO DIE AT EARLY AGES.. WE'RE HOPING TO FIND OUT WHAT THOSE THINGS ARE...
EXPERTS SAY THEY DID SEE FIND SOME CHARACTERISTICS THAT WERE SIMILAR AMONG THE CENTENARIANS.

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THEY TEND TO BE LEAN, NOT SMOKE AND HAVE PERSONALITIES THAT HELP THEM MANAGE STRESS VERY WELL
RESEARCHERS SAY MORE STUDIES ARE BEING DONE TO DETERMINE EXACTLY WHICH GENES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR LONGEVITY, BUT THEY HOPE WE'LL SEE DRUGS THAT TARGET THOSE GENES WITHIN THE NEXT DECADE. AND EVEN IF YOU AREN'T BLESSED WITH THOSE GENES.. MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CAN STILL HELP YOU LIVE LONGER.
DR. MALLIKA MARSHALL, CBS NEWS.))

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Coming up on News 7 at 5 - the band isn't average .. and neither is Patrick Evans. Tonight, we find him at the Jefferson Center.
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In 1972, the funky sounds of the Average White were first heard when the group started performing together.
In early 1975, the band's breakout hit "Pick Up the Pieces" skyrocketed on the charts, and the band became a household name.
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Tonight at the Jefferson Center, that household name comes to Roanoke, and Patrick Evans is on the scene with a preview of the performance...
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It's qualifying day in Michigan, but it's getting kind of wet. Travis Wells has the latest just ahead in sports.
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And many tries, and "one-arm-in-a sling" later, Wynona Ryder finally gets her day in court.
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A verdict has just come down in the federal trial of Rosilyn Boston-Khaliq, the woman charged with threatening to blow up the Bedford Wal-Mart last fall.
A federal jury has found her guilty. We'll have more details on News 7 at 6.

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Stocks fell into a deep hole early today .. then climbed most of the way out by the close.
Alexis Christoforous has today's Marketwatch report.
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The Nascar Winston Cup Series rolls into Michigan this weekend for the Sirius Satellite Radio 400.
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And Dale Jarrett was pretty serious in qualfiying this afternoon. Last week's winner went out and laid down a quick lap at 189.071 miles per hour. But then Mother Nature took over and the skies opened up after just nineteen drivers had made their runs. Time trials are in a holding pattern right now. We hope to have the starting grid for you tonight at 6.
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Shannon Taylor's football and cheerleading camp began today as boys and girls worked on their chosen craft at Patrick Henry high school.
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The Patriots gym was packed full with young ladies who went through various cheerleading drills.
Outside, nearly 350 young football players worked on their game under the guidance of Taylor and Patrick Henry football coach Kevin Clifford. Shannon has brought in several NFL players, including Tennessee Titan and former UVa teammate Byron Thweatt and Baltimore Ravens defensive back Gary Baxter.
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We finish up the Friday ticker on the soccer pitch at the World Cup where the U-S lost its final first round match today, but still managed to advance.
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Poland blitzed Bruce Arena's team jumping out to a 3-oh lead and never looking back. The red, white and blue avoided the shutout, but Poland wins 3-1. The South Koreans bailed out the U-S though by beating Portugal this afternoon 1-nil.
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That's it for the ticker. Coming up tonight at 6, we'll hear from Jason Conley who was in town today at the Ramon and Damon Williams hoop camp. We'll see you then everybody.

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Actress Winona Ryder says she is not guilty of shoplifting.
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Ryder was arraigned today on felony charges of shoplifting.
When the judge asked if she is pleading innocent, Ryder responded, ``Yes, your honor.''
Employees at a Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills earlier testified they saw Ryder cut the security tags off thousands of dollars worth of merchandise.
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