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A nursing home catches fire this morning in Blacksburg.
Two people were treated for minor injuries.
We'll have details.
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And more charges are filed today against the sniper shooting suspects.
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Another cool damp day across across the commonwealth......how long will it last....I'll have your forecast......
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News 7 at Noon starts right now...
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Sniper suspect John Allen Muhammad is charged with capital murder in Spotsylvania County--making him eligible for the death penalty if he's convicted.
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Good Afternoon, I'm Kimberly McBroom.
Murder indictments are starting to pile up against BOTH sniper shooting suspects.
Teri Okita brings us the latest from Rockville, Maryland.
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TRACK: PROSECUTORS IN SEVERAL VIRGINIA COUNTIES HAVE BEEN CHOMPING AT THE BIT TO FILE CHARGES AGAINST JOHN MUHAMMED AND 17-YEAR-OLD JOHN MALVO THE TWO ALLEGED WASHINGTON, D-C AREA SNIPERS. TODAY, OFFICIALS IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA HAVE INDICTED 41-YEAR-OLD MUHAMMED ON CAPITAL MURDER CHARGES ... AND AUTHORITIES IN HANOVER COUNTY, VIRGINIA HAVE ALSO MADE A DECISION IN THE CASE.

SOT: Hanover county official


TRACK: MUHAMMED AND MALVO ALREADY FACE MURDER CHARGES IN ALABAMA FOR AN UNRELATED CASE AND MULTIPLE MURDER CHARGES IN MARYLAND FOR ALLEGEDLY KILLING SIX PEOPLE THERE. MARYLAND BELIEVES PROSECUTION SHOULD START WITHIN ITS JURISDICTION EVEN THOUGH IT DOESNT PERMIT CAPITAL PUNISHMENT FOR MINORS. THEY WILL PURSUE THE DEATH PENALTY FOR MUHAMMED.

(Super: Doug Gansler/Montgomery County State Attorney)
SOT: We are most able to get the death penalty in Maryland. Because

were able to prosecute, we have the best evidence. Were able to prosecute seven of the cases at one time. When each of the Virginia jurisdictions can only do one.
TRACK: BUT THE PROSECUTOR IN FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA SAYS THERE IS AN EQUAL POSSIBLITY THAT EITHER SUSPECT SHOT AND KILLED A WOMAN OUTSIDE A HOME DEPOT THERE. AND SOME BELIEVE THAT'S WHY AUTHORITIES SHOULD PUSH FOR MALVOS EXECUTION.

(Super: Teri Okita/Reporting)

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An unattended stove is to blame for a nursing home fire in Blacksburg.
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It happened just before seven this morning, at the Warm Hearth nursing home.
Officials say they saw smoke coming from the roof when they arrived, but, were able to put out the fire in about 20-minutes.
It was contained to the kitchen area, so residents were able to go back inside.
Two minor injuries were reported--both were treated on the scene.
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Danville police say they have suspects in a bizarre weekend shooting.
It happened Sunday just before 3 A-M.
21-year-old Harold Baize Junior was found dead inside a car that had crashed into a home on Green Street.
Police say it appears that someone opened fire on the car. It was full of bullet holes, but police weren't able to determine if that's what killed him. An autopsy is being performed today.
A 28-year-old woman who was with Blaize in the car was shot in the hand.
Police say they're investigating the case as a homicide.

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Russian leader Vladimir Putin is vowing to take tougher action against terrorists, as the nation declares a day of mourning.
Putin says Russia will not "give in to any blackmail.''
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Last week, dozens of Chechen rebels took 800 people hostage in a Moscow theatre.
On Saturday, special forces stormed the building after pumping gas into the theatre-- killing more than 100 hostages and leaving hundreds of others injured.
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((ANDREI NAUMOV/FORMER HOSTAGE:"I UNDERSTOOD THAT SOMETHING HAPPENED AND I THOUGHT WE WILL BE ALIVE. I LAID ON THE FLOOR UNDER COAT AND TRIED NOT TO BREATH...TO SAVE MY LIFE." ))
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Today flags were ordered to be flown at half- mast in honor of the victims.
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In Jordan, the assassination of a senior U-S diplomat could be a sign of growing anti- American sentiment.
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62- year- old Lawrence Foley was gunned down today outside his home in Jordan's capital, Amman.
Authorities say Foley was shot at least seven times in the head and chest.
The gunman got away -- but Jordanian authorities are promising to work quickly to catch the shooter.
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((MOHAMMED AFFASH ADWAN/JORDAN INFORMATION MINISTER: "WE BELIEVE THAT IT IS AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. IT IS VERY UNFORTUNATE THAT THE AMERICAN DIPLOMAT PASSED AWAY. WE ARE SURE THAT WHOEVER HAS DONE THIS IS TARGETING NOT ONLY THE UNITED STATES BUT TARGETING JORDAN AND ITS INTERESTS. ))
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[OUT Q=and its interests.]
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No one has claimed responsibility for the murder.
Security officials say it was the first assassination of a Western diplomat in Jordan.
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Hundreds of thousands of people are without power in Europe, because of a storm that's left more than 30 people dead.
Utility workers say it'll be several days before the power's restored.
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Winds gusting over 100- miles- an- hour left a path of scattered trees, smashed cars, and damaged buildings yesterday.
In northern France, two people died after a tree branch crashed into their car.
A hunter was also killed by a falling tree, and another man died when the roof of a house under construction caved in on him.
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A car accident is tying up traffic in downtown Roanoke at this hour.
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A Valley Metro bus and a car collided just before 11:30 at the intersection of Jefferson and Campbell. Witnesses say the car didn't stop for a red light. The bus had few passengers aboard and was headed towards Vinton. Fire and rescue crews are on the scene. Injuries appear to be minor. Traffic delays are expected ... you may want to avoid the area while the accident is cleared.
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Virginia's trying to come up with a solution to its traffic safety problem.
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Business, community and government leaders are today learning about the causes and effects of the thousands of traffic crashes on the Commonwealth's roads. 935 people died in Virginia traffic crashes last year. More than 80-thousand were injured. Officials say the causes are varied.
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((SGT. DAN JESSEE/VIRGINIA STATE POLICE: I LOOK AT THREE FACTORS, YES. THE SPEEDING DRIVER, THE DRINKING DRIVER AND THE PERSON WHO REFUSES TO WEAR A SEATBELT ARE THE THREE MAJOR CAUSES OF DRIVING DEATHS ON THE HIGHWAY.))
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Organizers hope the conference will result in new ways to address the problems associated with traffic crashes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration refers to "crashes" instead of accidents since, it says, in most cases the crashes are predictable and preventable.
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Still to come on the newscast, a local church tries to get its feet back on a solid foundation,
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and one of the nation's best known churches was the sight of protests in Lynchburg this weekend. We'll tell you why after the break.
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Things are expected to be much quieter outside Jerry Falwell's Thomas Road Baptist Church today. Gays, lesbians and their opponents gathered for two days of protests this weekend. About a hundred members of a homosexual support group, "Soulforce," took part yesterday.
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Members say they hope to begin a dialogue with the congregation of Falwell's church. They also hope their presence in the Hill City makes gays in the community feel more comfortable.
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((SANDY KNODEL/SOULFORCE: I THINK THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE THAT ARE THE SILENT MAJORITY THAT DON'T AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH, THEY JUST DON'T REALLY CARE AND MAYBE IT OPENED SOME OF THEIR EYES TO SEE THAT THERE IS A LOT OF HURT AND DISCRIMINATION GOING ON AND THAT WE NEED TO BE MORE ATTENTIVE.))
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Anti-gay protesters also demonstrated in front of the church. And, some took issue with Falwell saying he should use a stricter interpretation of the Bible when dealing with sin.
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((ANDREW SANSONE/ANTI-GAY ACTIVIST: WHAT WE'RE TRYING TO DO IS SHOW THAT THERE ARE DIFFERENT VIEWS ON HOW TO DEAL WITH THESE PEOPLE. DOCTOR FALWELL, WE FEEL, HAS REALLY SLIPPED AND IS COMPROMISED TO THE POINT WHERE IT'S BRINGING DISHONORMENT TO THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST.))
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Lynchburg police say the protests were peaceful and without incident.
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Meanwhile a Roanoke church is making sure it is built on solid rock. Eight months ago, Solid Rock Pentecostal Church was left without a permanent home after its building was found structurally UN-safe. But as Justin McLeod tells us the church has a new home and a new mission.
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((((NAT SOUND OF CONGREGATION SINGING AT 12:07:30))
You are looking at a church that is officially back in business.
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((TERRI CROWDER/CHURCH MEMBER: IT'S REALLY A BLESSING TO HAVE A PLACE TO CALL HOME AGAIN.))
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Home used to be here on Campbell Avenue.
In March, the city of Roanoke condemned the building that housed Solid Rock Pentecostal Church.
That's because a foundation wall broke, leaving the facade in danger of collapsing.
Several days later, crews came in and demolished the building.
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((TASHA BROWN/CHURCH MEMBER: IT IS NOTHING LIKE HAVING SOMETHING OF OUR OWN AND I THANK GOD FOR THE WARNER'S FOR LETTING US FELLOWSHIP WITH HIM AND HIS CHURCH.))
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That church is Greater Life Ministries.
Solid Rock worshipped with their members until a new home could be found.
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((JUSTIN McLEOD/REPORTING: SOLID ROCK IS NOW RENTING PROPERTY HERE ON THE CORNER OF SALEM AVENUE AND 12 1/2 STREET. IT IS TEMPORARY HOME HOWEVER, THE CHURCH HOPES TO BUILD A PERMANENT ONE, A PROJECT THAT WILL MOST LIKELY COST MORE THAN A HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.))
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Some of that money is already there.
An insurance settlement provided nearly thirty thousand dollars.
Community donations have totaled nearly ten thousand.
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((GEORGE TAYLOR/PASTOR: IT JUST SHOWS WHEN CHURCHES PULL TOGETHER, A LOT OF THINGS ARE POSSIBLE. WHEN YOU WORK TOGETHER THINGS LOOK BETTER. AND GOD GETS A LOT OF GLORY WHEN PEOPLE PULL TOGETHER. WE WERE ABLE TO RAISE UP ANOTHER CHURCH SO WE PULL TOGETHER A LOT MORE YOU'D BE SURPRISED WHAT WE CAN DO IN THE ROANOKE VALLEY.))
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It is a mission made easier now that Solid Rock is on a solid foundation. ((NAT SOUND OF MUSIC))
Justin McLeod, News 7, Roanoke.)) [Tease2] [SOFT MUSIC UNDER]
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Coming up next, Hollywood's latest celebrity trial should get underway this morning,
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Also we will tell you why some movie stars are making big bucks for productions they hope you NEVER see.
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Opening arguments are scheduled to begin in Beverly Hills today in the trial of actress Winona Ryder.
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Ryder faces charges of grand theft, burglary, and vandalism.
The charges stem from her arrest last December outside Saks Fifth Avenue.
Ryder is accused of shoplifting six- thousand dollars' worth of merchandise including designer hats, hand bags, and tops.
She could face as many as three years in jail, if convicted.
One final note... the jury is under orders from the judge NOT to shop at Saks Fifth Avenue.
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Meanwhile, some actors who have been around for a long time are stepping into a different spotlight, selling everything from shoes to chocolates.
But you won't see their T-V commercials HERE--
Allen Pizzey explains.
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(( These actors are in a league way beyond commercials... but Europe means big bucks and no one in America is supposed to know...

(Shoe factory/ad)

vo: A 30 second commercial with the man who made one of Hollywood's most expensive movies cost a million dollars star fee NOT included even though he spoke in Italian.

(NAT SOT KOSTNER)

"E bello di caminare in Valleverde."
vo: But why not use an Italian actor?

SOT Armando Arcangeli �Valleverde Shoes

"Because Italian people are mad. They like foreign shoes. "And Italian people see Kevin Costner says is nice to walk with Valleverde shoes, they love Valleverde."
vo: Arcangeli says he's already made his money back.

(Richard Gere Chocolate ad)

vo: And indeed if you're selling chocolates.who else would you want at your party?

(Telecom Italia ads)

vo: The phone company claims it lured big names by asking them to give a message.not to advertise the product.

SOT Alberto Luna �Telecom Italia)

"They didn't say use Telecom Italia to call and to phone... but they did an interpretation about the future"

(Woody Allen Ad)

vo: And who better for the slogan "The future shouldn't be a worry you just need professional help' than Mr Neurosis himself on the phone to his analyst.

(Woody Allen in Italian):

SUPERS: I've seen on TV they've invented a gene that will let everyone live 150 years. Yes, but I don't want to reach 150 years

(Marlon Brando ad)

vo: But when the reclusive star of "The Godfather" mumbled his part for the phone company, well, even if you speak Italian Marlon Brando's is still impossible to understand.

(Mandela ad)

vo: The segment for the theme of "A beautiful future for everyone" was more like a homage to the pitchman. Nelson Mandela took no money but his children's foundation got a million and a half dollars.
But don't expect Hollywood starpower on American TV - they do it for foreign use only... A P CBS News, Rome )[Weather] [NOON WEATHER] [10/28/2002] [TWO SHOT]
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On Wall Street at Noon, the DOW was DOWN 40 points. The NASDAQ lost seven points.

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Coming up in sports...the Anaheim Angels are flying high on the biggest win of their existence...
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And we'll tell you how Tony Stewart used the rain to wash away some of his title competition.
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The Anaheim Angels are World Series champions...
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The Halos blew open Game 7 with a bases loaded double off the bat of Garrett Anderson in the third inning.
That gave Anaheim a 4-1 lead.
It stayed that way until the 9th, and Mike (Sosha) Scioscia brought in his closer Troy Percival, who allowed two base
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runners, but then closed the door.
The Angels win the World Series for the first time in franchise history, beating the Giants 4 to 1.
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Sunday Night Football finally gave Redskins fans something to cheer about.
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After honoring the teams' all-time greats, Washington got going in a hurry. Shane Matthews' 9 yard touchdown pass to Darnerian McCants gives the skins a 10-0 lead after one. Then it's Matthews to Chris (DORR-ing) Doering for 32 yards and 17 point lead. But after a Stephen Davis fumble, Peyton Manning scores on a one yard bootleg, and it's 20-7 at the half. The Colts' comeback continues in the second half, but this two point conversion to tie it at 23 is broken up.
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Washington gets three more on a field goal, and holds off Indianapolis 26 to 21.

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Emmit Smith now leads the N-F-L for the all time leading rusher. Smith surpassed Walter Payton's record in Dallas yesterday.
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Emmitt rushed for 109 yards against Seattle, and now has 16,743 yards in his career.
Emmitt also added his 150th career touchdown--
Although the Seahawks won the game 17 to 14, they couldn't take the magic away from the moment.
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Kurt Busch drove into victory lane for the second straight week. Last season, Busch failed to even qualify for the Napa 500 in Atlanta... but yesterday he found his groove.
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Rain red- flagged the race for nearly two and a half hours.
When things resumed, Jimmie Johnson watched his title hopes ride off into the sunset, thanks to two separate spins in the Lowe's machine. Johnson finished 22nd and fell to third in the points race.
Busch took four tires and fuel during the 4th caution for the wet stuff.
He won the race off pit road, and then hung on as the race was shortened by 77 laps.
Kurt Busch wins the Napa 500 for his 3rd win of the season.
Tony Stewart was 4th and now leads the championship by 146 over Mark Martin.
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[OUT Q=just feels awesome."]
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