WDBJ 7 news at 5 for 02/03/04

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Today on News 7 at 5, the U-S Capitol is shut down after a powerful poison is found in one of its mail rooms. We'll have the latest in a live report.
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Plus a Roanoke bank is robbed for the second time in two weeks, but this time witnesses subdue the suspect.
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Snow and ice quickly fade as temperatures soar into the 40s. A brief break on Wednesday and most of Thursday before the next round of precipitation moves in. Details ahead.

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A videotape apparently shows the abduction of a Florida girl.
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On Healthcheck, new genetic testing in the Valley could tell women if they are at increased risk of developing cancer.
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Plus a legendary basketball coach is suspended from his job.
News 7 at 5 is next.

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Testing confirms it was in fact the deadly poison Ricin found in the office of Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist.
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(( A POWDER ULTIMATELY DETERMINED TO BE RICIN WAS FOUND IN MY PERSONAL OFFICE BUILDING.))
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So far it does not appear anyone has become sick from the ricin.
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Good Evening. I'm Jean Jadhon.
The powder found in a Senate office is described as an active form of the poison ricin.
But according to a Capitol physician it does not appear anyone had enough exposure to make them sick.
Still he is telling employees to watch for symtoms- and the senate office buildings will be closed for at least a few more days.
Jennifer Donelan is on Capitol Hill will more on this latest scare- that authorities are calling criminal activity .. NOT terrorist activity.
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(( ((THE DOORS TO 3 SENATE OFFICE BUILDINGS WERE LOCKED...WHILE MORE TESTS WERE CARRIED OUT. EMPLOYEES TURNED AWAY...FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY. THE THREAT OF DANGER INSIDE IS REAL. TESTS SHOW SOMEONE SENT A DEADLY POISON CALLED RICIN THROUGH THE MAIL. THE ENVELOPE ENDED UP IN THE OFFICE OF SENATE MAJORITY LEADER BILL FRIST. SEN. BILL FRIST/MAJORITY LEADER It was a powder, the charicterization has not been determined... HOURS AFTER THE DISCOVERY WAS MADE MONDAY AFTERNOON...AT LEAST 16 PEOPLE HAD BEEN DECONTIMINATED AND SO FAR NO ONE IS SICK. FRIST: The hepa filters were all negative, so we believe contained to area itself
ALTHOUGH THE HOMELAND SECURITY DEPARTMENT IS MONITORING THE SITUATION, AUTHORITIES ARE CALLING THE DELIVERY OF THE DEADLY POISON A CRIMINAL ACT AND NOT THE WORK OF TERRORISTS.)) ))

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A Florida girl is missing and police hope a surveillance camera's pictures will help them find her.
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Sarasota Police say 11-year old Carlie Brucia (Brew-cia.) was walking home from a friend's house when a man approac
hed her.
The video taken from a car wash surveillance camera shows the man grabbing the girls forearm and leading her away.
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((MAJ. KEVIN GOODING/ SARASOTA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: MAKE NO MISTAKE ABOUT IT WE BELIEVE CARLIE WAS TAKEN AGAINST HE
R WILL . WE ARE TREATING THIS AS AN ABUDUCTION. WE FEAR FOR HER SAFETY.))
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Carlei is five feet tall and weighs 120 pounds.
Today the child's parents appealed for her release.
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((SUE SHORPEN/MOTHER: THERE IS NOT A WORD TO DESCRIBE IT FEEL LIKE A PART OF YOU IS DYING.))
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A nationwide amber alert has been issued.
Police say the girl does not appear to know her abductor who is described as a white man in his late 20's or early thirties.
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The same suspect has been indicted again in the death of a Franklin County teacher's aide and school bus driver.

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Christopher Picard (pih-CARD) was released last Fall after more than a year in jail awaiting trial for the murder of Lori Metts Hodges Boyd. Just as Picard's trial was about to get underway, the prosecutor said he received new evidence that would take time to further investigate.
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Sheriff Quint Overton says Picard was arrested again this afternoon and is being held without bond on three new counts of capital murder plus four other related charges.

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For the second time in two weeks, a Roanoke bank has been robbed.
But this time, bystanders helped police nab the suspect.
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Citizens saw a man wearing a wig and bandana before he entered the Wachovia branch on Grandin Road, and they called police.
Then- they chased him down when he ran from the bank a few minutes later.
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((WE STARTED FOLLOWING HIM DOWN THE STREET AND HE TURNED THE CORNER AND I TOLD THE OTHER GUY HE JUST ROBBED THE BANK. HE TOOK OFF RUNNING AND I TOOK OFF RUNNING, AND MATT MCGLENNON AND JAMES HERE TOOK OFF RUNNING AND WE ALL LANDED ON HIM AND WAITED FOR THE POLICE TO SHOW UP.))
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Roanoke Police have charged 34- year- old Van Martin with bank robbery.
Witnesses say he resembled the man who robbed the bank on January 21st, but police say they are continuing to investigate whether the two incidents are related.

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Several night schools have canceled classes for tonight.
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The Barpalma Beauty School has called off classes tonight.
Botetourt County schools will open two hours late tomorrow.
The Jackson River Technical Center will not have night classes tonight.
Patrick County schools will open two hours late tomorrow.
Plus both the Adult Education program and the Evening High has canceled classes tonight in the city of Roanoke.
Also Schools in Rockbridge County will open two hours late and bus will run on snow routes.
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Up next on the newscast, Joy Sutton will show us how some new tests can tell women if they are at more risk of developing cancer.
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And the remaining Democratic Presidential Candidates face their biggest test yet as they face voters in several states.

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This could be make or break day for some of the democratic candidates for president. There are primaries or caucuses in seven states. Stacy case reports from one of those states..South Carolina.
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((TRACK: SEVEN STATES... SEVEN CANDIDATES. IT'S THE BIGGEST TEST YET FOR DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL HOPEFULS. THEY'RE SCATTERED ACROSS THE COUNTRY, TRYING TO CATCH MASSACHUSETTS SENATOR JOHN KERRY.
SUPER: SEN JOHN KERRY/DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE "Like father, like son - one term and you're done!. (wild applause)"

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John Kerry, he seems to be the strongest man right now.

TRACK: AHEAD OF TUESDAY'S VOTING--- POLLS SHOWED KERRY LEADING IN 5
STATES, AND A CLOSE SECOND IN TWO OTHERS. RETIRED GENERAL WESLEY CLARK COULD PULL OUT A WIN IN OKLAHOMA. SENATOR JOHN EDWARDS COULD CARRY SOUTH CAROLINA. HE CAMPAIGNED UP UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE, TRYING TO SWAY SWING VOTERS.
SUPER: SEN JOHN EDWARDS/ DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE "I may have lost my voice, but you haven't lost yours - you can go to the polls today and make your voice heard."
TRACK: SOME EVEN GAVE IT AN EXTRA PUSH JUST TO MAKE SURE.
A KEY FACTOR IN MANY STATES IS THAT VOTERS ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO THEY FEEL - HAS A REAL CHANCE - TO BEAT PRESIDENT BUSH.
STAND UP BRIDGE: STACY CASE/REPORTING "Democratic voters in the nation's first in the south primary aren't as concerned about electability as they are about jobs - or the lack of them."
TRACK: SOUTH CAROLINA'S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IS WELL ABOVE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE.
SUPER: MARY SANDERS/SOUTH CAROLINA VOTER "It's real important to me...I'm tryin' to find a better job,
BUT A KEY FACTOR IN MANY STATES IS THAT VOTERS ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO THEY FEEL - HAS A REAL CHANCE - TO BEAT PRESIDENT BUSH.
TRACK: FORMER FRONTRUNNER HOWARD DEAN VIRTUALLY SKIPPED THE SEVEN
STATES--- FOCUSING INSTEAD ON WEEKEND CAUCUSES.

SUPER: HOWARD DEAN/ DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE "You have the power on Saturday to change the presidency.
NAT: poll worker giving instructions TRACK: AT VFW'S, SCHOOL GYMS, AND FIREHOUSES TUESDAY, VOTERS FROM EAST TO WEST TOOK THIS RESPONSIBILITY SERIOUSLY. THEY KNOW, THEIR CHOICE TODAY WILL SHAPE AMERICA'S CHOICE IN NOVEMBER. STACY CASE CBS NEWS COLUMBIA, SC ))

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Time is ticking down for Presidential Candidates. In just one week, the Commonwealth will host the Virginia Democratic Primary.
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While the field of contenders continues to thin, there are nine candidates on ballot. Among the front runners: John Kerry, Howard Dean, Welsey Clark and John Edwards. All registered Virginia voters will have an chance to cast their ballot in the primary on Tuesday, February 10th. Polls will open at six in the morning and close that night at seven o'clock. This year to avoid the problems from the 2000 election, Roanoke County will debut its new automated voting system.
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((DIANE HENSON/ROANOKE CO. REGISTRAR: IT'LL HELP WITH HANDICAP/DISABLED PEOPLE, CAN TAKE IT TO THE CAR FOR CURB SIDE VOTING, PUT IT AT THE DESK, IT ALSO HAS AUDIO FOR THE BLIND. IT'S VERY SIMPLE TOUCH SCREEN, HOPE PEOPLE WILL LOVE IT.))

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In local politics, Roanoke City will host its "Firehouse Primary" on Saturday from ten o'clock until four at the Roanoke Civic Center. Democratic candidates for both city council and mayor's race will be selected.

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In health check tonight,
Women in our area can now find out if they are at increased risk for breast and ovarian cancer.
Carilion's Breast Care Center now offers genetic counseling.
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Health Check Reporter Joy Sutton joins us with details
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Jean,
Genetic counseling determines if a person has the mutated gene that increases their risk for these types of cancers.

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And it's not just something women need to be aware of but men as well --because not only can they get breast cancer, they can also pass the gene to their children.
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While most women don't start getting mammograms until the age of 40 -- Pat White's family history led her to start before her 23 birthday.
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((MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER PASSED AWAY FROM BREAST CANCER. MY GRANDMOTHER DIED OF BREAST CANCER. MY MOTHER PASSED AWAY FROM BREAST CANCER. SHE HAD IT TWICE. MY SISTER WHO IS NOW FIFTY ALSO HAD BREAST CANCER AT AGE 37)) [RUNS17]
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Even though White had regular mammograms she was still concerned -- after her sister tested positive for the mutated gene that increases the risk for cancer.
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((YOUR AVERAGE WOMAN'S RISK IN A LIFETIME IS ABOUT 10 PERCENT. IF ONE HAS A MUTATED GENE THEN THEIR RISK CAN SKYROCKET TO 87-PERCENT IN A LIFETIME FOR BREAST CANCER AND 50 PERCENT FOR OVARIAN CANCER)) [RUNS13]
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Nurse Catherine Hagan helped White through the process which included a blood test and several counseling sessions.
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((THOSE WOMEN WHO SEEM TO BE AT RISK FOR A GENETIC MUTATION REALLY DO BENEFIT FROM THE COUNSELING BECAUSE THERE ARE SOME DRASTIC SUGGESTIONS THAT IF THEY ARE IN THE SMALL GROUP OF PEOPLE THAT WE WOULD MAKE MEDICALLY TO THEM )) [RUNS15]
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Whether the woman decides to get more frequent mammograms or opts to have a total removal of the breast and ovaries.

White didn't have to make that choice -- it turnouts unlike her sister, she does not have the mutated gene.
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((IT KIND OF MAKES US ALL HAPPY BECAUSE AT LEAST AT ONE POINT THE CANCER GENE HAS STOPPED WITH OUT FAMILY)) [RUNS06]
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The testing can be very expensive --but Hagan says more insurance companies are covering it.
And because of HIPPAA regulations insurance companies can not discriminate against you if have the test
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[Take Pinnacle FULL] --by increasing your premiums or dropping you.
For more information you call the Carilion Breast Care Center at 540-224-6939.
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Jean,

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Coming up next on the newscast, Robin will let us know if we have to worry about Thursday's forecast,
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[VO] Then a little later in Sports, Mike Stevens will have news to combat the winter doldrums... as pitchers and catchers report to spring training.
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Coming up next, Bobby Knight will apparently have a little time on his hands.
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Plus we'll see how a group of runners is in a hurry to make their way to the top.
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Good evening everybody. If you are tired of the snow and ice, we're at least going to get you thinking about spring a little bit in today's ticker. The major league season starts in 9 weeks, spring training is just around the corner. And the Braves' pitchers already have reported in Atlanta. This is a transition season for the Braves to say the least. Maddux, Sheffield and Javy Lopez are gone. And as far as the pitching - from the glory days only 36 year old John Smoltz remains from the once mighty - Maddux, Glavine, Avery and Smoltz rotation.
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The State high school basketball rankings have been released and the Lord Botetourt girls team is once again ranked number one in the group 2A.
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The Lady Cavaliers were rated number one in the state back in December but lost to Hidden Valley. Botetourt's recent win over then number one Northside caused the two Blue Ridge District powers to flip flop at the top of the Group Two A poll.
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and finally there are reports coming out of Texas tonight that Bobby Knight has been suspended anywhere from three to five days. The school will not confirm nor deny the disciplinary action. Knight got into a shouting match in public with the school's chancellor at a grocery store salad bar.
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The Tech women and the Dazzle are both home tonight with 7pm tip-offs. Have a safe night everybody. [GO TO BREAK]

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On Wall Street today, investors shied away from major stock moves, taking a cautious approach after the toxic powder ricin was discovered in a Senate office building and rekindled terrorism fears. Alexis Christoforous has more.
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An Austrian won a race in New York today, but he had to face an uphill challenge to do it.
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Rudolf Reitberger was the fastest man in the annual Empire State Building run up today.
He raced up the 86 flights of stairs in ten minutes and 37 seconds.
That is about one thousand 576 steps.
He beat out Israeli twins Ran and Dan Alterman who finished second and third.
A 92 year old Italian man kept his streak of finishing the race. today. Chico Scimone completed the course in 43 minutes, 25 seconds. It was his 13th year in the race.
The women's race was on by Andrea Mayr who ran the course in 12 minutes eight seconds.
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