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Gunfire in Iraq---


Celebratory gunshots turn into violent protest as a new interim government is established.
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And, a longtime Vinton official decides to call it quits.


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Stay with us. News 7 at noon, starts right now.
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Reaction over the naming of a new Iraqi interim government ranges from excitement to violence--
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Good Afternoon, I'm Kimberly McBroom.
No honeymoon period as the new Iraqi prime minister and president spend their first day in office.
As Teri Okita reports, they're taking over at time of increased violence in the country.
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TRACK: VILLAGERS BROKE OUT IN SONG AND DANCE WHEN NEWS THAT ONE OF THEIR TRIBAL LEADERS, GHAZI YAWAR, WAS NAMED INTERIM PRESIDENT OF IRAQ. YAWARS POSITION MAY BE LARGELY CEREMONIAL BUT THAT WOULD HARDLY QUIET THEIR EXCITEMENT.
TRACK: FROM JOY TO DOUBT TO HOPE, IRAQIS CAN ONLY WAIT AND SEE HOW THEIR NEW INTERIM GOVERNMENT WILL HELP SHAPE THEIR COUNTRYS FUTURE. THE UNITED NATIONS ENVOY WHO WORKED TO PUT THE NEW ADMINISTRATION TOGETHER SAID, WITH SO MUCH DIVERSITY IN IRAQ, IT COULDNT REPRESENT ALL RELIGIOUS, TRIBAL, AND ETHNIC GROUPS.

(Super: Lakhdar Brahimi/U.N. Envoy)
SOT: I very much hope that, although they may see that, although this

government may not reflect everything they had hoped for, it was the best outcome that was possible at this time.
TRACK: VIOLENCE HAS STEPPED UP SINCE THE NAMING OF THE NEW LEADERS. THE THIRD CAR BOMB IN THREE DAYS BLEW UP IN BAGHDAD THIS TIME ON A BUSY STREET PACKED WITH PEDESTRIANS. WITNESSES WENT TO HELP THE INJURED AND AS THEY GATHERED, A SECOND BLAST WENT OFF. SEVERAL PEOPLE KILLED AND DOZENS WOUNDED. BUSH ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS WARN THE VIOLENCE COULD CONTINUE THROUGH THE JUNE 30TH HAND-OVER AND BEYOND.

(Super: Condoleezza Rice/National Security Advisor)
SOT: I think its entirely possible that it will increase for awhile,

because people like Zarqawi the face of terrorism in Iraq will try to test this new government.
TRACK: IN KUFA, MILITANTS LOYAL TO SHIITE CLERIC, MUQTADA AL-SADR, CLASHED WITH U-S TROOPS DESPITE AN INFORMAL AGREEMENT TO END A TWO-MONTH STAND-OFF. SEVERAL PEOPLE WERE KILLED IN THE FIGHTING.

(Super: Teri Okita/Reporting)

STANDUP: At the U-N, several security councilmembers still have issues with a revised U-S sponsored resolution for Iraq. Opponents say it still doesnt go far enough in giving Iraq full sovereignty and control over multi-national peacekeeping forces. Teri Okita, CBS News, Washington.
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Saudi Arabia says it's killed two militants who had links to last weekend's shooting rampage.
And today, there are reports of another terrorist attack in Saudi Arabia.
Gunmen targeted two American workers in Riyadh, slightly injuring a driver.
As Elizabeth Palmer reports, it's the threat of such attacks that's driven oil prices to record levels.
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Four passengers were killed when a small plane crashed into a farm house last night in Minnesota.
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A man who was inside the home at the time was NOT injured.
The single-engine plane broke apart when it crashed, and hit a tree after hitting the house.
Witnesses say it sounded like a storm.
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Meanwhile, two people were killed in another small plane crash in Massachusetts.
But this time, the aircraft went down just shy of a neighborhood.
Federal investigators are looking into both accidents.
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The state's unemployment rate dropped in the month of April.
It fell to three-point-one percent.
It was three-point-four percent in March.
The state employment commission attributes the drop to an increase of travel and tourism jobs.
Seven of eight metropolitan areas saw lower unemployment.
Only Danville increased.
Lexington and Rappahannock County are tied with the lowest rate at one-point-two percent.
Martinsville had the highest at 14-point-seven percent.
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The defense in the Scott Peterson murder trial presents its opening arguments today.
Peterson has been charged with the murder of his wife and unborn son.
Drew Levinson reports from Redwood City, California.
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((The families of Scott and Laci Peterson, will hear for the first time...just how the defense will try and convince jurors Peterson is innocent.
Prosecutors set the stage for their case with graphic photos of the victim's bodies...and presented what they claim is a web of lies and contraditions in Peterson's story.

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"IT WAS DETAILED, LITTLE MINUTIAE PIECE BY PIECE BUILT ON TOP OF EACH OTHER AND BY THE END YOU WERE SAYING MY GOD, LOOK WHAT THIS GUY DID."
Prosecutor Rick Distaso detailed Peterson's extramarital affair with Amber Fry and played tapes of Peterson telling Fry he was in Europe when he was actually at a vigil for Laci. Then there were conflicting accounts of his whereabouts the day of the crime. Telling some he played golf..others he was fishing..

SOT : BETH KARAS /COURT TV.



"IT'S HIS STATEMENTS COUPLED WITH SUSPICIOUS CONDUCT AND AMPLE MOTIVE TO DO THIS."
Defense attorney Mark Geragos is expected to offer innocent explanations for Peterson's actions including why his client was carrying his brother's driver's license and a large amount of cash when he was arrested near the Mexican border.
And with no murder weapon and no official cause of death ...the defense lawyer argues that the prosecution has a flimsy case and concentrated on Peterson while ignoring other leads.
Opening statements from the defense could take the entire day....... ..then finally Prosecutors will call their first witness... expected to be the Peterson's housekeeper.

(STANDUP: DREW LEVINSON/REDWOOD CITY, CA)
(to come: Peterson's demeanor so far)

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For the last 13-years he's served as Vinton's town attorney... now Buck Hartwell is stepping down. Last night Hartwell announced he will be leaving the post at the end of the month. Hartwell has served in the part-time position since November of 1991. He's also in private practice and serves as Botetourt's County attorney. Hartwell says he's stepping down to devote more time to his family and other responsibilities. Vinton's town manager says they hope to have a new town attorney in place by July 1st.
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Coming up next on the newscast, negotiations fail to bring a solution to a dispute with builders and a Roanoke County neighborhood.
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Plus authorities in Chicago hope videotape of a fiery crash will help them catch a hit and run driver.
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An attempt to resolve a dispute between developers of the Keagy Road Village Project and its neighbors has ended unsuccessfully. Last night, the developer officialy announced it was moving forward with its original plans. Justin McLeod reports.
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When Roanoke County takes up the Keagy Road Village Project, it usually brings out large crowds.
But at Tuesday's Planning Commission Meeting, only a few showed up to see Kahn Development officially withdraw its compromise.
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That swap was supposed to alleviate the concerns of nearby residents.
It is here at the corner of Route 419 and Keagy Road where Kahn Development wants to build an upscale shopping center.
Kahn was negotiating with a nearby landowner that would have move the majority of the project away from Keagy Road.


That deal is now dead.
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Apparently, some neighbors wrote to the landowner and convinced him to back out.
Kahn now plans to move forward with its original plans.
However, the company says it is still willing to work with neighbors.
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The Planning Commission did vote in favor of a plan that could bring an amphitheater and an RV campground to Explore Park.
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The county has been working to lift a conservation overlay that puts strict limits on any construction.
Officials from Explore Park say new attractions will help make the park self sufficient.
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((TRIXIE AVERILL/EXPLORE PARK BOARD OF DIRECTORS: NOW WITH THE STATE PULLING OUT WE FIND IT IS NECESSARY TO DEVELOP THE PARK TO ITS FULLEST POTENTIAL.))
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But a past Explore Park Director and current Roanoke City Councilman is concerned that too much of park's natural beauty will be destroyed.
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((RUPERT CUTLER/FORMER EXPLORE PARK DIRECTOR: FROM ITS EARLIEST DAYS EXPLORE PARK WAS DESCRIBED AND ADVERTISED AS An ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER AS WELL AS An OUTDOOR LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM BRINGING HISTORY TO LIFE.))
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The Planning Commission unanimously voted to give the project a favorable recommendation.
The Board of Supervisors will take it up at its June 22nd meeting.
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A woman who said she found a mouse in her soup at a Hampton Cracker Barrel restaurant is facing criminal charges.


Carla Patterson and her son Ricky have been charged with attempted extortion and conspiracy to commit a felony.
Prosecutors say the Pattersons planted the mouse in the vegetable soup on Mother's Day in an effort to extort money from the restaurant.
Cracker Barrel spokeswoman Julie Davis said a company investigation showed the mouse died from a fractured skull, had no soup in its lungs, and was NOT cooked.
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Magazine Publisher and former presidential candidate Steve Forbes says the country's economy is recovering.
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In Roanoke last night, Forbes spoke to nearly three hundred invited guests as part of the SunTrust speaker series.
His speech focused on the economy, something he believes is heading in the right direction.
Forbes believes the outsourcing of jobs to other countries is not necessarily a bad thing.
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((STEVE FORBES/CEO FORBES MAGAZINE: WE ARE GETTING MORE THAN WE ARE LOSING BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN WE DON'T LOSE SOME AND THAT'S WHY I THINK WE NEED CHANGES IN THE TAX CODE TO GET THIS ECONOMY GROWING THE WAY IT TRULY SHOULD.))
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You may remember Forbes ran for president twice and focused his platform on what is called the "flat tax."
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((STEVE FORBES/CEO FORBES MAGAZINE: I THINK WE ARE GOING TO HAVE MAJOR TAX CHANGES IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS, MAJOR SIMPLIFICATION AND EVEN THOUGH WE HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO MAKE IT HAPPEN YET IN AMERICA OTHER COUNTRIES ARE STARTING TO GET THE MESSAGE. RUSSIA PUT IT IN THREE HALF YEARS AGO, VERY SUCCESSFULLY.))
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Forbes is a Republican and believes President Bush will win re-election but admits it will be a tough race.
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Coming up next on the newscast,
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we will see if a Triple Crown winner would be a smart bet this year.
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In Chicago, police are investigating a fiery hit and run incident that was caught on tape.
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Early this morning, a cab driver stopped at a gas station to fuel up.
That's when authorities say another vehicle-- possible an S-U-V-- hit the gas pump, which exploded.
The cab driver was able to escape by crawling out of the passenger door.
Meanwhile, the other vehicle backed up and drove away.
Police are now looking for the driver.
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Smarty Jones looks ready to trot into history, as the winner of the Triple Crown.
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This morning, the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner had his last workout in Pennsylvania before the Belmont Stakes this Saturday in New York.
If Smarty Jones wins, he'll be the first Triple Crown winner in 26 years.
The horse was loaded into a van today for the police- escorted trip to Belmont.
Meanwhile, his trainer says Smarty Jones will keep racing, whether or not he wins this weekend.
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On Wall Street at Noon, the DOW was UP eight points. The NASDAQ has dropped 10.

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Up next in sports, high schools hit the diamond and the tennis court in tournament action.
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And the NBA finals are set as the Pistons upset the Pacers.
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The Region C quarterfinal baseball tournament featured George Wythe and Glenvar at Kiwanis.
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We pick it up in the top of the fourth.
With the bases loaded, Glenvar is called for catcher interference, and Evan Compton goes to first.
The Maroons get a free trip home.
Jarred Horton then scores, making it 4 to 3, Maroons.
In the bottom of the fourth, Glenvar comes back when B-J Edwards hits a two- run homer over the left field
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Glenvar would keep its lead and add a few more points to the board, winning the game 8 to 4.
They'll go on to play in the regional semis at John Battle Thursday at six PM.
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The Patrick Henry boys tennis team defeated Great Bridge in the group 3A state quarterfinals to advance to the final four.
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The Patriots made short work of Wildcats, winning the singles round in 50 minutes.
Patrick Henry's number one and two players Tyler Early and Brock Newton each won their matches in straight sets, and did not lose a game in four sets.
The entire Patriots team lost only two games in six matches on the way to a shut out victory.
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Patrick Henry will play Douglas Freeman Friday morning in Newport News at Hunington Park at 11 am.
This is a rematch between the two tennis powers from earlier in the season. Freeman handed the Patriots their only loss of the year.
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The Detroit Pistons hosted the Indiana Pacers last night hoping to win the Eastern Conference title.
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The Pistons wanted the win to avoid a trip back to Indiana for game seven, and they would get it, thanks to the persistence and defense of Ben Wallace and Rasheed Wallace. Again, the score was low - but the Pistons don't care.
They
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win game six 69 to 65, and take the series 4 games to 2.
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In Major League baseball, RBI leader Scott Rolen was involved in a scary moment
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against the Pirates last night. The St. Louis Cardinals third baseman was beaned on by Ryan Vogelsong in the first inning.
Rolen's helmet was knocked off, but he quickly rose to his feet and walked to first. He came around to score but didn't take the field for the bottom of the first. A team official says Rolen was taken out for precautionary reasons and will be re- evaluated today.
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