WDBJ 7 morning news for 08/19/02

[Warner-Budget]

[ANCHOR=Kimberly]

[NEWSCAST=Morn]
[WRITER=ejo]
[TAPE#=None]
[GRAPHIC=Mark Warner]
Governor Warner delivers the commonwealth's latest financial news to state legislators later today .. and he may provide more details on how he intends to deal with it. By all accounts, the budget shortfall will total at least one billion dollars. Senior Republican lawmakers say this will probably set the stage for several months of budget negotiations between the G-O-P- run assembly and the Democratic governor.

[S-Skins]

[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Morn]
[WRITER=twe]
[TAPE#=SP-132]
[GRAPHIC=None]

Turning to sports, if you went to bed early last night, the Redskins were losing big-time when you did.
But Washington pulled off a major turnaround before the pre-season game with Pittsburg was over.
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[SUPER=03-Landover, MD/WRC; :00]

The Steeler defense put the heat on the Skins' quarterbacks early and often in the first half, forcing turnovers on three of the Redskins' first seven possessions.
Rookie Antwaan Randle-El had a big night for the Steelers.
The quarterback- turned- receiver scored on this 32 yard reverse for one of his two
[SUPER=30-Pittsburgh/34/Washington/35/;]
touchdowns on the night.
The Steelers led 34 to 14, but the Skins rally behind Derrius Thompson.
He hauls in the T-D from Sage Rosenfels, and the Redskins win 35 to 34.
Now let's look at the scoreboards.
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[Marketwatch]

[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Morn]
[WRITER=chr]
[TAPE#=NET]
[GRAPHIC=Business News]

In business news, tech stocks begin the week with a winning streak.
Alexis Christoforous has that story and more in this morning's Marketwatch.
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(((oc) THE NASDAQ WILL TRY TO MAKE IT FOUR IN A ROW WHEN THE OPENING BELL SOUNDS THIS MORNING..
THE TECH HEAVY INDEX RALLIED ABOUT 4 PERCENT LAST WEEK...

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DELL COMPUTER'S SOLID EARNINGS AND ROSY OUTLOOK HELPED PUSH TECHS HIGHER FRIDAY...

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AS FOR THE OVERALL MARKET..
THE DOW SNAPPED A THREE DAY WINNING STREAK ON NEWS THAT CONSUMER CONFIDENCE AND HOME CONSTRUCTION FELL..

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THE DOW SHED 40 POINTS , FOR THE WEEK, IT WAS UP LESS THAN HALF A PERCENT..

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THE NASDAQ ADDED 16 POINTS AND ROSE 4.2 PERCENT FOR THE WEEK.

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KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE OIL PATCH. CRUDE OIL PRICES HIT A THREE MONTH HIGH LAST WEEK ON CONCERN ABOUT U-S IRAQ RELATIONS...
Large-cap growth funds trended higher in another week of gains for stock mutual funds, even as traditional safe havens -- like gold and energy- funds -- led the way.

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ACCORDING TO LIPPER Over the five-day period ended Thursday, the average stock mutual fund gained 2.3 percent

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AND Coca-Cola IS GIVING A FACELIFT TO ITS FLAGSHIP Coca-Cola Classic soft drink brand.

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IT WILL BE reintroduced next year with a more modern graphic design. A bright yellow thread and a series of intertwining ribbon would be added to Coca-Cola Classic cans and bottles beginning early next year.

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TRACK ALL THE PRE-MARKET ACTION AT CBS.MW.COM ... AT THE NASDAQ

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I'M ALEXIS CHRISTOFOROUS IN NY.))
(tape tosses to stocks)
[STOCKS] [COMM]

[545Joe]

[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Mon-AM]
[WRITER=jda]
[TAPE#=None]
[GRAPHIC=Jennifer Short]

Authorities in Henry County continue to pursue leads in their search for Jennifer Short, and their hunt for the person who killed her parents.
But this morning, they are still looking for a major break in the case.
[DOUBLE BOXES=Kim & Joe/Microwave;]

Joe Dashiell is in Henry County. Joe, Can you bring us up to date?
[LIVE=Joe full/Microwave]
[SUPER=@Joe1;]
[SUPER=05-Henry Co.]

[DOUBLE BOXES=Kim & Joe D/Microwave;]

[Coming-Home]

[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Mornin]
[WRITER=kmc]
[TAPE#=Net]
[GRAPHIC=None]

Meanwhile, a Los Angeles community is celebrating the safe return of a four- year- old kidnapping victim.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Los Angeles, CA;]

Jessica Cortez and her family were the guests of honor at a celebration in Echo Park yesterday afternoon.
More than a week ago, Jessica disappeared from the park, where her parents sell tacos from a cart near the lake.
But thanks to media reports and an Ambert Alert, she was spotted at a medical clinic.
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((RICHARD GARCIA/F. B. I.:AND THE FACT THAT THE CHILD WAS RETURNED ALIVE, HEALTHY AND STILL HAPPY, EVEN THOUGH HER HAIR WAS CUT, IT'S A VERY JOYOUS TIME." ))
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39- year- old Patricia Cornejo is being held in jail in lieu of 500- thousand dollars' bail.
She's pleaded innocent to two felony charges stemming from the girl's abduction.
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[Bowl-A-Thon]

[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Morn]
[WRITER=jwi]
[TAPE#=02-31 TC=25:36]
[GRAPHIC=none]

A local family can thank a middle school student .. and lots of friends .. for coming to their aid this weekend .. thanks to a Bowl-A-Thon in Salem.
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[VO-NAT]
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A month ago, an accident severely burned Larry and Sandy Wood. The couple was cleaning up gasoline that had spilled in their basement when the pilot light from the water heater ignited the gas. Larry teaches at Glenvar Middle School. Ryan Shelor is one of his students who came up with the idea for the fundraiser as a way to help the family with medical expenses.
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((CHRISTOPHER WOOD/LARRY AND SANDY'S SON: YOU NEVER REALIZE HOW MANY LIVES YOU TOUCH AND HOW YOU CHANGE PEOPLE AND WHAT PEOPLE THINK OF YOU UNTIL SOMETHING HAPPENS. AND I JUST THINK IT'S A GREAT THINK THAT THIS HAS BROUGHT EVERYONE TOGETHER AND THAT THEY'RE ABLE TO GIVE SOMETHING TO MY MOM AND DAD THAT HOPEFULLY MY MOM AND DAD HAVE GIVEN TO THEM ALONG THE WAY.))
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[VO-NAT]
The Woods are still in the hospital recovering but say they are touched by the outpouring of community support.
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[Box-Office]

[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Mornin]
[WRITER=kmc]
[TAPE#=Net]
[GRAPHIC=None]

Spies and space invaders are keeping audiences flocking to theaters--
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=04-"XXX"]

Vin Diesel's spy thriller has captured the top spot at the box office for the second weekend in a row.
"Triple-X" took in 23- million dollars to push its 10- day total to nearly 85- million dollars.
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[Take Pinnacle Page] [ Take Chyron Full]
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Mel Gibson's "Signs" came in second again with 19-point-5-million dollars.
"Blue Crush," a film about female surfers, rode the wave to number three with just over 15- million dollars.
"Spy Kids 2" brought in over 11-and-a-half million to capture the fourth spot.
And the shagadelic "Austin Powers in Goldmember" rounds out the top five.

[Sheriff-Ax]

[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Morn]
[WRITER=rle]
[TAPE#=02-33 TC-20:33]
[GRAPHIC=None]
One of the many law enforcement officials searching for Jennifer Short ran into his own set of problems .. shaken up but not seriously hurt .. after crashing his cruiser.
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Martinsville Sheriff Steve Draper's cruiser hydroplaned and flipped over in the southbound lanes of Route 2-20 just before 2:30 yesterday afternoon. He was not seriously injured, but was treated by emergency personel.
At the time of the accident--- he was helping with the search for Jennifer Short by patrolling the area.
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[2Warner-Budget]

[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Morn]
[WRITER=ejo]
[TAPE#=None]
[GRAPHIC=Mark Warner]
Governor Warner delivers tthe latest budget news to state legislators in Richmond later this morning .. and no one in Richmond is predicting anything rosy.
By all accounts, the budget shortfall will total at least one billion dollars. Warner is expected to disclose how he wants to deal with it. Senior Republican lawmakers say this will probably set the stage for several months of budget negotiations between the G-O-P run assembly and the Democratic governor.

[1st-Business]

[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Morn]
[WRITER=ckor]
[TAPE#=NET]
[GRAPHIC=Business News]

In business news this morning, some top corporate execs may have some explaining to do.
Here's Trish McShane with a look at the morning's top business stories..
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(( GOOD MORNING THIS MONDAY THE 19TH OF AUGUST
HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MORNING

WHOSE TELLING THE TRUTH AND WHO ISN'T?
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL SAYS THE S-E-C HAS FOUND AT LEAST A DOZEN COMPANIES WHOSE CERTIFICATION STATEMENTS HAVE FAILED TO CONFORM TO ITS NEW STANDARD ON CORPORATE REPORTING...
ON FRIDAY THEY SAID THEY ONLY KNEW OF A FEW... NOW THEY'VE FOUND MORE..
NOT SURPRISING... THE S-E-C SAYS THEY HAVE REJECTED THE STATEMENTS OF ADELPHIA, WORLDCOM, AND ENRON.

STOCKS ARE EXPECTED TO RESUME A TEPID LATE SUMMER RECOVERY FROM THE LOWS OF THIS YEAR..
THE DOW LAST WEEK GAINED 3-10THS OF A PERCENT...
THE NASDAQ HAD ITS FIRST BACK TO BACK WINNING WEEK SINCE MARCH.
AND THE S P 500 HAD THE FIRST FOUR WEEK WIN SINCE THE SPRING OF 2001.

FORD IS ROLLING OUT EXTRA INCENTIVES. THE COMPANY IS OFFERING UP TO 35-HUNDRED DOLLARS CASH BACK OR ZERO-PERCENT FINANCING FOR ITS 2002 MUSTANGS - WINDSTAR AND EXPLORER MODELS.
THE AUTO MAKER IS ALSO OFFERING A THOUSAND DOLLARS CASH BACK ON CERTAIN 2003 MODELS.
THE DEAL RUNS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30TH.

DELTA AIRLINES SAYS IT'S NOT PART OF THE BAD NEWS TREND HITTING MANY AIRLINES OF LATE..
THE AIRLINE SAYS IT'S SITTING ON NEARLY THREE BILLION DOLLARS IN CASH - AND IS LOOKING FORWARD TO A PROFITABLE YEAR.
DETLA SAYS IT DOESN'T PLAN ON CUTTING ANY JOBS OR FLIGHTS.
THREE OTHER AIRLINES... MIDWAY..., VANGUARD AND US AIRWAYS HAVE ALL FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY.

AND THAT'S YOUR FIRST BUSINESS CHECK ON THE MORNING'S TOP BUSINESS HAPPENINGS..
I'M TRISH MCSHANE IN WASHINGTON.))
(tape tosses to stocks)
[STOCKS] [COMM]

[615Joe]

[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Mon-AM]
[WRITER=jda]
[TAPE#=None]
[GRAPHIC=Jennifer Short]

The murder of a Henry County couple and the disappearance of their nine- year- old daughter continues to frustrate authorities.
There are no apparent developments this morning in an investigation that is now entering its fifth day.
[DOUBLE BOXES=Kim & Joe/Microwave;]

Joe Dashiell is reporting from the Henry County Sheriffs Department. Joe, what are you hearing?
[LIVE=Joe Full/Microwave]
[SUPER=@Joe1;]
[SUPER=05-Henry Co.]

Kimberly, the story remains the same.
Though the search for Jennifer Short went national last Thursday. Though widespread coverage has generated calls from across the country, authorities are finding few significant clues.
We do expect to hear from Sheriff Frank Cassell later this morning, but it's been quiet overnight, so at this point we aren't expecting any major developments.
[DOUBLE BOXES=Kim & Joe/Microwave;]

[Henry-Murders]

[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Mornin']
[WRITER=rle]
[TAPE#=02-19 TC-1:56:54]
[GRAPHIC=Jennifer Short]

Investigators spent another full day Sunday looking for clues, or anything else, that could lead them to Jennifer. Justin McLeod reports ion the fourth day of efforts to find the missing girl.
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[Med-Day]

[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Morn]
[WRITER=chr]
[TAPE#=NET]
[GRAPHIC=Mornin Health Check]

In medical news, the West Nile numbers keep growing, and the conjoined twins keep improving.
Melissa McDermott has those stories and more in this morning's Health check.
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((THE WEST NILE VIRUS HAS CLAIMED TWO MORE VICTIMS, BRINGING THIS YEAR'S COUNT TO AT LEAST 11. A 78-YEAR-OLD MAN BECAME THE EIGHTH FATALITY IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA. IN ILLINOIS A 67-YEAR-OLD MAN DIED AFTER BEING ADMITTED INTO THE HOSPITAL WITH THE VIRUS. WEST NILE HAS BEEN FOUND IN EVERY STATE EAST OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS, WITH STATES AS FAR WEST AS COLORADO AND WYOMING CONFIRMING ANIMAL CASES.
ONE OF THE CONJOINED TWINS IN LOS ANGELES IS RECOVERING WELL AFTER ANOTHER FOLLOW UP SURGERY. SURGEONS REMOVED AN ACCUMULATION OF BLOOD IN MARIA TERESA. MARIA DE JESUS HAS NOT REQUIRED ANY ADDITIONAL SURGERY. BOTH GIRLS ARE IN SERIOUS BUT STABLE CONDITION.
A NEW STUDY FINDS THAT FEMALE PRIMARY-CARE DOCTORS SPEND MORE TIME WITH THEIR PATIENTS. THE RESULTS, IN THE JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, FOUND THAT WOMEN DOCTORS SPENT AN AVERAGE OF 23 MINUTES WITH PATIENTS AS COMPARED TO 21 MINUTES FOR THE MEN. WOMEN ALSO SPENT MORE TIME TALKING ABOUT HEALTH RELATED LIFESTYLE AND SOCIAL ISSUES.
AND THOSE ARE SOME OF THE DAY'S TOP HEALTH STORIES. I'M MELISSA MCDERMOTT, CBS NEWS, NEW YORK ))

[2Sheriff-Ax]

[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Morn]
[WRITER=rle]
[TAPE#=02-33 TC-20:33]
[GRAPHIC=None]
The search for Jennifer led to another, but less serious problem yesterday for Martinsville's Sheriff. He was skane up but not seriously hurt after crashing his cruiser.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Henry Co.;]
Martinsville Sheriff Steve Draper's cruiser hydroplaned and flipped over in the southbound lanes of Route 2-20 just before 2:30 yesterday afternoon. He was not seriously injured, but was treated by emergency personel.
At the time of the accident--- he was helping with the search for Jennifer Short by patrolling the area.
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[3Warner-Budget]

[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Morn]
[WRITER=ejo]
[TAPE#=None]
[GRAPHIC=Mark Warner]
Governor Warner delivers the commonwealth's latest financial news to state legislators later today .. and he may provide more details on how he intends to deal with it. By all accounts, the budget shortfall will total at least one billion dollars. Senior Republican lawmakers say this will probably set the stage for several months of budget negotiations between the G-O-P- run assembly and the Democratic governor.

[645Joe]

[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Mon-AM]
[WRITER=jda]
[TAPE#=None]
[GRAPHIC=Jennifer Short]

They have a mountain of evidence, but so far no trace of nine- year- old Jennifer Short.
Authorities in Henry County are pressing the search for the missing fourth grader. And they are collecting evidence they hope will convict the person who killed Jennifer's parents.
But it appears there have been no major developments overnight.
[DOUBLE BOXES=Kim & Joe/Microwave;]

Joe Dashiell is at the sheriffs department this morning. Joe, what can you tell us?
[LIVE=Joe full/Microwave]
[SUPER=@Joe1;]
[SUPER=05-Henry Co.;]

[DOUBLE BOXES=Kim & Joe/Microwave;]

[2Coming-Home]

[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Mornin]
[WRITER=kmc]
[TAPE#=Net]
[GRAPHIC=None]

In Los Angeles, an Amber Alert helped bring home a four- year- old kidnapping victim.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Los Angeles, CA;]

Jessica Cortez and her family were the guests of honor at a welcome home party in Echo Park yesterday.
More than a week ago, Jessica disappeared from the park, where her parents sell tacos from a cart near the lake.
But thanks to media reports and an Ambert Alert, she was spotted at a medical clinic.
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[SOT]
[IN Q=And the fact that]
((RICHARD GARCIA/F. B. I.:AND THE FACT THAT THE CHILD WAS RETURNED ALIVE, HEALTHY AND STILL HAPPY, EVEN THOUGH HER HAIR WAS CUT, IT'S A VERY JOYOUS TIME." ))
[SUPER=01-Richard Garcia/F. B. I.;]
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[OUT Q=joyous time.]
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[VO-NAT]

39- year- old Patricia Cornejo is being held in jail in lieu of 500- thousand dollars' bail.
She's pleaded innocent to two felony charges stemming from the girl's abduction.
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[Box-Office]

[2Bowl-A-Thon]

[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Morn]
[WRITER=jwi]
[TAPE#=02-31 TC=25:36]
[GRAPHIC=none]

A local teacher and his wife can thank some of their students, and many others, for coming to their aid this weekend .. thanks to a Bowl-A-Thon in Salem.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Salem;]
A month ago, an accident severely burned Larry and Sandy Wood. The couple was cleaning up gasoline that had spilled in their basement when the pilot light from the water heater ignited the gas. Larry teaches at Glenvar Middle School. Ryan Shelor is one of his students who came up with the idea for the fundraiser as a way to help the family with medical expenses.
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[SOT 04:31:12]
[IN Q=You never realize how]
((CHRISTOPHER WOOD/LARRY AND SANDY'S SON: YOU NEVER REALIZE HOW MANY LIVES YOU TOUCH AND HOW YOU CHANGE PEOPLE AND WHAT PEOPLE THINK OF YOU UNTIL SOMETHING HAPPENS. AND I JUST THINK IT'S A GREAT THINK THAT THIS HAS BROUGHT EVERYONE TOGETHER AND THAT THEY'RE ABLE TO GIVE SOMETHING TO MY MOM AND DAD THAT HOPEFULLY MY MOM AND DAD HAVE GIVEN TO THEM ALONG THE WAY.))
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[OUT Q=them along the way]
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[VO-NAT]
The Woods are still in the hospital recovering but say they are touched by the outpouring of community support. (------------)