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A Henry county man is indicted for allegedly sexually exploiting his step-sons while living in another state--
Authorities say he also VIDEOTAPED the incidents.
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[ANCHOR=Kim]
And, three men who allegedly pretended to be raising money for the Salem Police Department could face time behind bars.
[WX-Head]
[ANCHOR=Leo]
[SS=None]
Despite plenty of sunshine, air temperatures are strugling to get out of the 20's with gusty winds.
A look at your forecast with details on the winter weather event this weekend, is coming up.
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[ANCHOR=KIM 2-Shot]
Stay with us News 7 at noon, starts right now.
[Homer]
[ANCHOR=Kim]
[NEWSCAST=12]
[WRITER=khu]
[TAPE#=04-05]
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[ENG#=3]
A 30-year old Henry County man faces more than 100 years in prison for sexually exploiting his step sons.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Roanoke]
The U-S Attorney unveiled the seven count indictment against David Matthew Homer this morning.
John Brownlee says the sexual exploitation actually occurred in New England.
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[SOT]
[IN Q=While he lived]
((WHILE HE LIVED IN MASSACHUSETTS IN 2002, HE SEXUALLY MOLESTED THREE OF HIS STEP SONS, AGES 13, 12, AND SEVEN. HE ALSO VIDEOTAPED SOME OF THIS CRIMINAL ACTIVITY WITH HIS STEPSONS. AND THEN IN 2003 HE MOVED WITH HIS STEPSONS TO HENRY COUNTY, VA.))
[SUPER=01-John Brownlee/U. S. Attorney]
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[OUT Q=County, Virginia]
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[VO-NAT]
Homer has a history of sexual offenses.
Under federal sentencing guidelines, Homer faces a minimum mandatory 15 years in prison as a prior offender.
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[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[GRAPHICS=Hold] Homer's wife discovered the tapes after they moved to Virginia.
He's being held without bond.
[Roanoke-Shooting]
[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Noon]
[WRITER=tco]
[TAPE#=04-04]
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[ENG#=4]
Police in Roanoke are investigating a shooting that happened early this morning.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Roanoke/This Morning;]
A disturbance was reported in the 2700 block of Centre Avenue around three.
Officials say shots were fired and one person was injured - but not seriously.
The police are still investigating and have not said if any charges will be filed.
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[Telemarketers]
[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Noon]
[WRITER=syo]
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Three men face possible jail time for allegedly misrepresenting themselves in local telemarketing calls.
The Salem Police Department says Kenneth Cleveland and Gary Evert of Arkansas, and Bobby Joe Leonard of Georgia were working for a local telemarketing firm.
They were soliciting money on behalf of a fraternal organization.
Police say the trio took their pitch too far by affiliating themselves with the Salem Police Department.
All three are charged with conspiracy and obtaining money by false pretenses.
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[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Noon]
[WRITER=tbr]
[TAPE#=03-03]
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[ENG#=1]
Fire crews are still working on a house fire in the Montvale area.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Montvale;]
Just before 10:30 this morning, a passing motorist called 9-1-1 after smelling smoke coming from a home on Volunteer Road.
It took fire crews about half an hour to get the blaze under control.
No one was home at the time. A cause has not yet been determined.
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[Bryant]
[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Noon]
[WRITER=kmc]
[TAPE#=]
[GRAPHIC=Bryant]
[ENG#=2]
Basketball star Kobe Bryant is in court for another hearing today.
The key issue-- his accuser's medical records.
Jennifer Miller has the latest from Colorado.
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[SOT]
[IN Q=]
[SUPER=03-Eagle, CO;]
[SUPER=04-File Tape;]
[SUPER=01-Guss Guarino/Legal Expert;]
[SUPER=01-Karen Steinhauser/Legal Expert;]
[SUPER=01-Jennifer Miller/CBS News;]
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[OUT Q=Miller, CBS News, Eagle, CO.]
((
DESPITE KOBE BRYANTS HEAVILY COVERED COURTHOUSE ARRIVAL, MUCH OF
TODAYS PROCEEDINGS WILL BE HELD BEHIND CLOSED DOORS.
(FILE)
BRYANT IS CHARGED WITH RAPING A HOTEL EMPLOYEE AT THIS COLORADO RESORT
LAST SUMMER. HE SAYS THE SEX WAS CONSENSUAL.
.
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC IS THE DEFENSE TEAMS PUSH TO OPEN THE WOMANS
MEDICAL RECORDS. BRYANTS TEAM SAYS SHE WAIVED HER PRIVACY PRIVILEGE BY
TALKING WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY NOW CALLED AS WITNESSES. (WITNESS
VIDEO FROM LAST HEARING)
ACCORDING TO THE DEFENSE, ONE WITNESS SAYS THE WOMAN HAS BI-POLAR
DISORDER WHICH CAN INCREASE SEX DRIVE.
THE DEFENSE ALSO SAYS THE WOMANS TWO SUICIDE ATTEMPTS AND A
PRESCRIPTION FOR ANTI-PSYCHOTIC DRUGS COULD SHOW SHE TRIED TO GET
ATTENTION AND THAT SHE HAD A SCHEME TO MAKE FALSE ACCUSATIONS.
GUSS GUARINO/LEGAL EXPERT
Is this part of the pattern, is this yet another link in a pattern? The
argument by the defense would be, this quite frankly could be and if it
is it needs to be presented to the jury.
(NATS OF HANGMANTEES)
THE COURT COULD ALSO HEAR THE ISSUE OF CONTROVERSIAL, ANTI-BRYANT
T-SHIRTS. THE DEFENSE WANTS A LIST OF EMPLOYEES IN THE SHERIFFS AND
DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICES WHO TRIED TO ORDER THE SHIRTS SAYING IT
COULD SHOW BIAS.
KAREN STEINHAUSER/LEGAL EXPERT
And if youre already biased toward believing something how can you
continue then to do an impartial investigation.
STANDUP CLOSE:
THE DEFENSE ALSO WANTS TO KEEP BRYANTS STATEMENTS TO POLICE, A WHITE
T-SHIRT AND RESULTS OF A SEXUAL ASSAULT TEST OUT OF COURT ... SAYING
BRYANT GAVE UP THE INFORMATION BEFORE BEING READ HIS RIGHTS.
JENNIFER MILLER CBS NEWS, EAGLE COLORADO.
))
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[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[ENG#=V10]
Coming up next on the newscast, the state takes steps to help reduce the risk of Mad Cow Disease in the Commonwealth.
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[VO-NAT ]
But first dozens of people are killed in India after a fire breaks out at a wedding celebration.
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[India-Wedding]
[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
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[MINI-Open]
[ENG#=1]
A fire killed more than 50 people during a wedding ceremony in Southern India today-- including the groom.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Srirangam, India;]
Officials say a short circuit led to the fire inside a crowded marriage hall.
The bride is in serious condition with burns.
She, along with about 60 others were injured when they stampeded down a narrow staircase to escape the flames.
About 500 guests were at the ceremony when the fire started.
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[Cow-Tagging]
[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Noon]
[WRITER=kmc]
[TAPE#=NET]
[GRAPHIC=NONE]
[ENG#=4]
Virginia authorities want to reduce the risk of Mad Cow Disease in the Commonwealth.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Richmond;]
Yesterday, cows in the Richmond area were electronically tagged.
The tag is stapled to the animal's ear, allowing farmers to follow the cow from birth to the time they are slaughtered.
Agriculture officials say that the tagging does NOT affect cows in any way, but they're confident that the new process will help prevent Mad Cow Disease.
Officials have made the tagging system mandatory for all cows in the Commonwealth, but said that it will take some time for the program to run smoothly.
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[NH-Debate]
[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
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[WRITER=kmc]
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[GRAPHIC=Campaign 2004]
[ENG#=3]
It's the morning after a key debate, and Howard Dean continues to blast his rivals who have experience in Washington.
He says it'll take more than a ''Washington insider'' to beat President Bush.
Jennifer Donelan is in New Hampshire with more.
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[SOT]
[IN Q=]
[SUPER=03-Manchester, NH;]
[SUPER=01-Howard Dean/(D) Presidential Candidate;]
[SUPER=01-Joe Trippi/Dean Campaign Manager;]
[SUPER=01-Sen. John Kerry/(D) Presidential Candidate;]
[SUPER=01-Sen. John Edwards/(D) Presidential Candidate;]
[SUPER=01-Jennifer Donelan/CBS News;]
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[OUT Q=Donelan, CBS News, Manchester,NH.]
((
7 CANDIDATES - ONE STAGE - THOUSANDS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE VOTERS LEFT TO
MAKE A DECISION.
Nat (02)
NO MAJOR CLASHNO NAME CALLINGAND NO SCREAMING FROM STRUGGLING
CANDIDATE HOWARD DEAN.
Sot - Howard Dean/(D) Candidate -
My voice is a little hoarse, not because I was hooting and hollering in
my third place finish in Iowa, it is because I have a cold.
DEAN-S CAMPAIGN MANAGER JOE TRIPPI SAYS ITS THE NEW KINDER GENTLER DR.
DEAN.
Sot - Joe Trippi/Dean Campaign Manager (06)
I think anyone who was taking a 2nd look saw the real Howard Dean, saw
who he really is and can make their own judgement.
POLITICAL EXPERTS JUDGING THE CONTEST GAVE HIGHEST MARKS TO SENATOR JOHN
KERRY WHO HAS A SOLID LEAD IN NEW POLLS. KERRY WAS ON THE ATTACKTHE
TARGETSGEORGE BUSH AND IRAQ.
Sot - Sen. John Kerry/(D) Candidates (07)
He-s run one of the most arrogant, inept, wreckless and idealogical
foreign policies in the history of the country.
TRYING TO REVERSE A NUMBERS SLIDEFORMER GENERAL WESLEY CLARK NEEDED A
SPECTACULAR PERFORMANCE, BUT TWICE HAD TO DEFEND PAST SUPPORT OF
REPUBLICANS.
Nat Sot (you hear debate question - camera is on Clark) - (05)
It is not unreasonable to ask youwhen did you notice you were a
democrat? Clark laughs.
THE DEBATE MAY HAVE BEEN KERRY-S SHOW, BUT EXPERTS AGREEIT WAS A VERY
GOOD NIGHT FOR SENATOR JOHN EDWARDS. HE HAD A SURPRISE SECOND PLACE
FINISH IN IOWA AND NEW HAMPSHIRE POLLS SHOW HIM GAINING GROUND.
Sot - Sen. John Edwards/(D) Candidate (07)
I am optimistic about how things are going. Jennifer - Do you think it
is going to be a repeat? Edwards-We saw a big change in Iowa and I
expect a similar movement here.
Standup - Jennifer Donelan
Edwards may be in fourth place in the polls, but don-t count him out.
As a stump speaker, he-s been compared to Bill Clinton whose charisma
won over crowds, votes, and the eventually the nomination. Jennifer
Donelan, CBS News, Manchester, New Hampshire.
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[Letterman-Dean]
[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Noon]
[WRITER=kmc]
[TAPE#=]
[GRAPHIC=Dean]
[ENG#=4]
While Howard Dean showed a more laid-back side at last night's debate in New Hampshire--
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=04-Worldwide Pants, Inc.;]
he tickled a few funny bones on late night T-V, as the guest Top 10 reader on David Letterman.
The topic: the "Top Ten Ways Howard Dean can turn things around".
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[SOT]
[IN Q=And the number one way, I Howard Dean]
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[OUT Q=crazy, red-faced rants...laughter]
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[VO-NAT]
Among the other suggestions on the list-- "Switch to Decaf."
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[AM-Read-Mountain]
[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Noon]
[WRITER=jus]
[TAPE#=03-55 TC35:12]
[GRAPHIC=none]
[eng#=1]
Residents of a Roanoke County neighborhood want to make sure their view on the world doesn't change.
They are afraid the beautiful scenery could one day be replaced with houses and cell towers.
Justin McLeod has more.
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[IN Q=]
[SUPER=03-Roanoke Co.; :00]
[SUPER=01-Ron Crawford/Read Mountain Alliance; :14 (QUICK)]
[SUPER=04-October 2001; :19]
[SUPER=@justin1; 1:03]
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[OUT Q=JM, News 7]
((((NAT SOUND OF WALKING FEET))
When Ron Crawford steps onto Read Mountain he sees nothing but pure beauty.
[SOT 21:43:12]
[IN Q=It's one of the]
((RON CRAWFORD/READ MOUNTAIN ALLIANCE: IT'S THE ONE OF THE FEW MOUNTAINS IN THE ROANOKE VALLEY THAT HAS NOTHING MAN MADE ON IT EXCEPT SOME TRAILS.))
[Runs05]
[OUT Q=except some trails]
He and many others want it keep that way.
Two years ago they formed a group called the Read Mountain Alliance
The goal? Prevent development on the upper elevations of Read Mountain.
[SOT 21:44:17]
[IN Q=Where there used to]
((RON CRAWFORD/READ MOUNTAIN ALLIANCE: WHERE THERE USED TO BE PEACH TREES AND APPLE TREES ALL AROUND THIS MOUNTAIN THERE ARE NOW HOUSES ALMOST WHERE EVERY TREE WAS.))
[Runs05]
[OUT Q=every tree was]
So the group began acquiring property to preserve the mountain.
It already has 90 acres and hopes to purchase another 500 within the next three years.
To do so, members need to raise a half million dollars.
Eventually, the land will be used as a park for all to enjoy, one that will include hiking and biking trails without any roads or man made structures.
[SOT 21:42:55]
[IN Q=It's one of the few]
((RON CRAWFORD/READ MOUNTAIN ALLIANCE: IT'S ONE OF THE FEW RESOURCE THIS ROANOKE VALLEY HAS THAT WE CAN PROTECT AND WE FEEL IT'S IMPORTANT TO DO IT NOW BECAUSE IF IT'S NOT DONE NOW THE NEXT TEN YEARS IT'S GONE FOREVER.))
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[OUT Q=it's gone forever]
[SOT ]
[IN Q=Most of the mountain]
((JUSTIN McLEOD/REPORTING: MOST OF THE MOUNTAIN IS OWNED BY FOUR SEPARATE OWNERS AND NEGOTIATIONS ARE ONGOING TO BUY SOME OF THAT PROPERTY. IF THE IT IS SECURED, THE GROUP PLANS TO TURN THE LAND OVER TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS LIKE BOTETOURT AND ROANOKE COUNTIES TO MAINTAIN IT. JUSTIN McLEOD, NEWS 7.))))
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[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[ENG#=V10]
Still to come on the newscast, NASA says it has heard from the missing Mars Rover.
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[VO-NAT ]
Plus one of Hollywood's most prominent couples calls it quits.
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[Mars-Rover]
[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Noon]
[WRITER=kmc]
[TAPE#=]
[GRAPHIC=None]
[ENG#=1]
NASA has finally received a message back from Mars.
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[VO-NAT]
The signal from the Spirit rover lasted 10 minutes, and was picked up by a NASA antenna complex in Spain.
However, officials aren't saying yet what the signal contained.
If it had significant information, it would be the first such signal in two days.
Engineers are hoping that the Spirit rover will also send them some engineering data, so that they can determine the condition of the six- wheeled robot.
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[Bennifer]
[ANCHOR=Kim]
[NEWSCAST=12pm]
[WRITER=cja]
[TAPE#=]
[GRAPHIC=None]
[ENG#=2]
You'd almost have to be on Mars NOT to have heard the term, "Bennifer" .
But the on-again, off-again relationship is off once more.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=04-File Tape]
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are calling it quits.
Lopez' spokesman says Jennifer is the one who ended the engagement.
Affleck's publicist won't comment on his private life.
The couple postponed their wedding scheduled last September, blaming 'excessive media attention,' but have remained an item until recently.
Lopez plays Affleck's wife in their new movie "Jersey Girl" which is still scheduled to come out in March.
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[Stocks]
[ANCHOR=Kimberly 2-Shot]
[NEWSCAST=noon]
[WRITER=kor]
[TAPE# none]
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On Wall Street at Noon, the DOW was DOWN 16 points. The NASDAQ has gained nine.
[super=460-y/16/x/9;]
[Tease3]
[SPORTS MUSIC UNDER]
[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[ENG#=V10]
Still to come on the newscast, two old friends make the A-C-C Connection.
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[VO-NAT ]
Plus one NASCAR driver says he's ready to shake off the ring rust.
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[S-Fleming]
[ANCHOR=steve]
[NEWSCAST=11pm]
[WRITER=sma]
[TAPE#=SP-162 56:27]
[GRAPHIC=High school hoops]
[ENG#=1]
Alleghany visited William Fleming last night for a game of basketball.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Roanoke/Mountaineers vs. Colonels;]
The Mountaineers came into Fleming gym looking to pull rank on the Colonels.
Fleming's Darryl Grasham gets the rebound and score after his first two attempts.
Early in the third quarter, Fleming's Dere Hicks passes to Lamar Anderson who gets a 3 pointer. The Colonels take the lead 31-25.
[SUPER=33-William Fleming/57/Alleghany/47;]
Then with less than 2 minutes left in the third, Alleghany's Matt Vess gets two points to close the game, but the Colonels go on to win it 57-47.
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[S-Botetourt]
[ANCHOR=steve]
[NEWSCAST=11pm]
[WRITER=sma]
[TAPE#=SP-163 54:96]
[GRAPHIC=high shcool hoops]
[ENG#=2]
In Daleville, William Byrd's Tim Moore threw a 70 foot shot down the court that went in at the buzzer to beat Lord Botetourt 53-50.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Daleville/Terriers vs. Cavaliers;]
Botetourt was sharp early, as the Cavaliers' Tyler Graham gets the hoop from behind the three point line.
[SUPER=33-William Byrd/53/Lord Botetourt/50;]
Byrd answered right back, as Ryan Allen connects for two points.
The Terriers escape with the three point win.
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[S-Connect]
[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Noon]
[WRITER=twe]
[TAPE#=SP-161 TC5518]
[GRAPHIC=ACC Connection #6342]
[ENG#=3]
Our ACC Connection focuses on two old friends in a new place. Travis Wells has more on the two former Radford coaches.
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[IN Q=]
[SUPER=@travis1; :00]
[SUPER=01-Oliver Purnell/First Year Clemson Head Coach; :17]
[SUPER=01-Ron Bradley/Clemson Assistant Coach; :32]
[SUPER=03-Blacksburg/1998 Season; :57]
[RUNS=1:49]
[OUT Q=with the ACC Connection."]
[S-Media]
[ANCHOR=Kim]
[NEWSCAST=am cutins]
[WRITER=sma]
[TAPE#=SP-153 2:00:08]
[GRAPHIC=media tour]
[ENG#=4]
Rusty Wallace has a new teammate and new hope after a dismal 2003.
Mike Stevens has more from the NASCAR Media Tour.
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[IN Q=]
[SUPER=03-Daytona Beach, FL/2003; :00]
[SUPER=01-Rusty Wallace/50 Career Wins; :16]
[SUPER=@MIKE1; :59]
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