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Just ahead on News 7 at 5, a Christiansburg teenager is shot in his home.
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And dozens of people sign a guest book in Roanoke to remember former president Reagan.
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State police take a closer look at yesterday's accident involving one of their cruisers.
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On Healthcheck, detecting more cases of ovarian cancer -- before it's too late.
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And sunglasses for Fido, at up to 50 bucks a pair. News 7 at 5 is next.
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A teenager is shot inside his Christiansburg home this afternoon.
The suspect... another teen.
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Good evening I'm Jean Jadhon.
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Christiansburg Police are now searching for that teenage suspect.
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Around 3:00 this afternoon, Montgomery County's tactical unit entered a home on Reading Road, but came up empty-handed.
The shooting happened in the garage of a home on Spruce Street in Christiansburg around 1:30.
Police say a teenage boy was shot once in the abdomen by another teenager.
Police are still trying to piece together what led up to the shooting.
The injured boy was flown by helicopter to Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
We have no word on his condition.
The suspect is believed to have fled on foot and police say they still have not recovered the gun.
Investigators want to talk to anyone who may have heard the shooting or saw a teen fleeing the scene.
If you have any information call Christiansburg Police.
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After reconstructing a car wreck involving a fellow trooper, State Police are trying to determine what caused it.
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The wreck happened yesterday afternoon at the intersection of Route 57 and Mount Olivet Road in Henry County.
Police say Trooper A-J Hairston was responding to a call, heading west on Route 57 when a car driven by Lisa Johnson of Martinsville pulled out in front of him.
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Today, state police used surveying equipment to reconstruct the accident.
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((SENIOR TROOPER ALLEN KELLY/VA STATE POLICE: WHAT WE USE IS THE INSTRUMENT TO MAP OUT THE SCENE. THE MACHINE MEASURES SKIDMARKS, THE LOCATION OF THE VEHICLES. WE COME IN AND MAP OUT THE SCENE AS IT IS.))
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Johnson is listed in *serious* condition at a hospital in Winston Salem North Carolina.
Trooper Hairston is in good condition at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
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On News 7 at 6 we'll hear from a witness who was one of the first on the scene.
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People are waiting hours in line for a chance to pay their final respects to Ronald Reagan.
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This is a live picture from Simi Valley California where 52 thousand people have already filed past the coffin.
The public visitation has been going on since yesterday afternoon-
The long line has not dimmed the dedicated.
One man in line said Reagan served for eight years.. it doesn't hurt to wait eight hours for him.
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Manuel Gallegus has more from The Reagan Presidential Library.
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((
Thousands, mostly Californians waited for hours on end to say good-bye
to Ronald Reagan. Young... old.... respectful.... heartbroken...all
falling silent at the first glimpse of Reagan's flag draped casket..
John Frank, Mourner:
I'm a huge fan of Ronald Reagan. He was the first president I ever
voted for.
Goldie Baumann, Mourner:
In my opinion, this was the best president of the 20th century. And my heroes have always been cowboys.
Mourners who made it through up to three hours of freeway traffic waited hours more at a nearby college to catch shuttle buses......then stood on line at the Reagan Library to walk past the casket. But it was inappropriate to complainand most felt the wait was well worth it.
David Fountain, Mourner
I get goosebumps thinking about it.l I wish we had more leaders like
him. I think our government today could use his example.
Manuel Gallegus/CBS News: The overwhelming response here forced library officials to keep extending the closing time.
Wednesday the tributes and ceremonies for the nation's longest living president move to Washington, D.C. There, the president will lie in state at the Capitol rotunda. President Bush will deliver the eulogy at a carefully orchestrated funeral at Washington's National Cathedral on Friday.
President George Bush
He understood that a leader is a person who sets clear goals and makes decisions based on principles that are etched in his soul and our nation will miss him.
Friday will be a national day of mourning with all federal offices and
major financial markets closed. After the state funeral, Ronald
Reagan's body will be brought back her to the library, for a sunset
burial.
Manuel Gallegus, CBS News, Simi Valley.))
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While most people can not ATTEND the viewing in California, they're still able to pay their respects to Ronald Reagan here in Roanoke.
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Dozens of people stopped by the downtown library to view a display in Reagan's honor, and sign a guest book that will later be sent to the Reagan ranch in California.
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((KAREN SWITZER/SIGNED REAGAN BOOK: I JUST THINK HE WAS A VERY SPECIAL PRESIDENT, WHO HAD A VERY INTERESTING LIFE AND JUST HAD HIGH REGARD FOR HIM 50/////DEL. WILLIAM FRALIN: I GOT AN EMAIL THIS MORNING THAT THIS TRIBUTE HAD BEEN SETUP, SO I DECIDED, I WAS DOWNTOWN, TO COME DOWN AND SIGN ONE FOR THE GIPPER.))
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In addition to the signing, folks were also treated to a bowl of jelly beans -- president Reagan's favorite candy.
The display and books will be available to the public through Saturday.
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The U-N Security Council has unanimously approved a resolution endorsing the transfer of sovereignty to Iraq's new government. Approval came just before 5.
Inside Iraq today, group of hostages held for weeks is now free.
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U-S special forces reportedly freed the three Italians and one Polish hostage.
It was a bit of good news from the head of the U-S forces there.
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The Italians had been held for more than two months- A fourth Italian had been murdered shortly after the abduction.
Some of the perpetrators are in U-S custoday.
This news comes on a another day of violence.
Two suicide bombers struck cities in the North- killing one American soldier and 14 Iraqis.
The attacks were carried out by terrorists trying to prove that coalition forces can not provide security in Iraq.
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Catching more cases of ovarian cancer before they turn deadly. The story is just ahead on Healthcheck.
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And a Roanoke man leads efforts to help diabetics across the country -- and save them money.
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In health check tonight,
Instead of letting his diabetes get him down, one Roanoke native
turned his challenge into a passion to help others with disease.
Charles Ray, the third, started a national diabetes organization that could save many patients a lot of money.
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Health Check Reporter Joy Sutton joins us with details?
Joy what makes this organization different
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Jean,
The focus isn't just on education --but getting free medical supplies for diabetics in need.
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And the Charles Ray, the third, Diabetes Association recently got support from the mother of well-known signer Luther Vandross.
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Charles Ray, the third, has lived with diabetes for 25 years. He knows how costly it can be just to manage the disease. He says testing strips alone can cost more than a hundred dollars a month.
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And that's why his organization is helping diabetics get the supplies they need to monitor and control their diabetes, including FREE insulin pumps.
While Ray has received national attention over the years, he says nothing could compare to the recent support of Luther Vandross' mother -- who did a public service announcement for the organization.
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Ray hopes to soon make the organization his full-time job.
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((IT'S JUST A PASSION SOMETHING I LOVE TO DO 20 MY WIFE SUFFERED BLINDNESS OF AS A RESULT OF DIABETES BUT I'VE ALWAYS HAD THE PASSION EVEN BEFORE THAT))
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Jean,
The only thing the organization can't help with is insulin or other prescriptions.
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In other health news tonight, new hope for detecting ovarian cancer at an earlier stage.
The disease kills 14 thousand women in the U-S each year, and it in many cases, doctors never see it coming.
Doctor Mallika Marshall explains how that may change.
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((LAST SUMMER GRACE PARKS WASN'T SURE WHY SHE FELT A LITTLE FATIGUED AND
SLIGHTLY BLOATED FOR MONTHS.
SHE JUST HAD A FULL PHYSICAL, SO SHE DIDN'T THINK MUCH OF IT, UNTIL SHE
SAW THE DOCTOR AGAIN.
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"They knew from the cat scans that they took that I had ovarian cancer.
And it was the shock of my life."
STANDUP: (Dr. Mallika Marshall/CBS NEWS/Boston, MA)
OVARIAN CANCER HAS BEEN CALLED THE SILENT KILLER BECAUSE IT'S HARD TO
DETECT... AND IS USUALLY DIAGNOSED TOO LATE.
BUT NOW RESEARCHERS BELIEVE THE FREQUENCY OF CERTAIN SYMPTOMS MAY BE A
TELL-TALE SIGN.
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"the tricky part of ovarian cancer is the majority of the symptoms are
very non-specific. They could be anything. In fact may times patients
dismiss them."
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THAT'S BECAUSE RESEARCHERS SAY THE COMMON SYMPTOMS SEEM TO BE BLOATING,
INCREASED ABDOMINAL SIZE AND PAIN, FATIGUE AND URINARY TRACT SYMPTOMS.
IN A NEW STUDY RESEARCHERS FOUND 94 PERCENT OF WOMEN WITH OVARIAN CANCER
EXPERIENCED THESE SYMPTOMS PRIOR TO DIAGNOSIS - AND 67 PERCENT HAD
RECURRENT SYMPTOMS.
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"a patient paying attention to her body. If you have a symptom even if
it's non-specific but doesn't go away, talk to someone about it.
NOT KNOWING SHE HAD THE SYMPTOMS OF OVARIAN CANCER GRACE'S DISEASE
WASN'T CAUGHT UNTIL AN ADVANCED STAGE.
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"like most women you worry about breast cancer I knew absolutely nothing
about ovarian cancer."
AFTER SURGERY AND CHEMOTHERAPY THE CANCER APPEARS TO BE IN REMISSION,
BUT SHE KNOWS IT'S VERY LIKELY THE DISEASE WILL COME BACK.
AT 55-YEARS-OLD GRACE DOESN'T EXPECT TO LIVE MUCH MORE THAN 10 YEARS.
SHE'S HOPING FOR THE BEST. BUT WILL ALWAYS WONDER WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN.
DOCTOR MALLIKA MARSHALL, CBS NEWS.))
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So how much sunshine can we expect through the clouds and haze? Robin has your full forecast coming up.
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And speaking of sunshine, take look at what's becoming more popular in some places: shades for your favorite pooch.
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After a massage in a spa, or a special diet, what else does your dog you need for summer?
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How about sunglasses. And some American-made shades are becoming increasing popular in other countries, like Serbia.
A growing number of dogs can be seen trotting the streets of Belgrade wearing "Doggles". The American-made sunglasses protect canine eyes from ultraviolet light and are sold between 20 and 50 dollars a pair.
Most dogs need a short adjustment period to accept the flexible, snug-fitting frames.
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The Lakers hope to wake up in time for game two. Just ahead, we'll hear from Kobe.
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And the Hill City remembers its river heritage. Lynchburg prepares for a festival of flat bottormed boats.
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Good afternoon everybody and welcome to the Tuesday ticker.
The Stanley Cup is working on its tan today.
For the first time ever - the Cup was won by a team from Florida - of all place last night.
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Tampa Bay beat Calgary in game seven of the Cup finals to 2-to-1 to take the series 4 games to 3.
And the good thinG about winning at title on the gulf coast is that you get to celebrate with your shirt off.
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Tonight on News 7 at Six - we'll talk with Henry Brabham - the man who gave Tampa Bay coach John Tortorella his start in coaching with the Virginia Lancers.
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The NBA Finals roll on later tonight with Game Two at the Staples Center in LA. The Lakers hope to wake up from their game on slumber while the Pistons would love nothing more than to steal another game before heading home.
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Ronald Reagan's passing has touched a number of folks around the world and certainly many inside the beltway.
One of those is Redskins' coach Joe Gibbs - who won two of three Super Bowl titles while Reagan was in office.
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Gibbs shared a personal lengthy chat with the President about his own playing day before this now memorable Rose Garden ceremony in 1988 after the Skins' second Super Bowl win.
His impressions of Reagan left him believing he was the perfect team player.
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I'll see you back here at the top of the hour and Jean will return to wrap up News 7 at Five in just a moment.
Have a great night everybody.
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Stocks managed to hold yesterday's strong gains -- but didn't make their move until the final hour.
Alexis Christoforous has today's Marketwatch report.
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((INVESTORS TOOK A BREATHER AFTER YESTERDAY'S BIG RUNUP. STOCKS ENDED MOST
HIGHER.
THE DOW RACKED UP A 41 POINT GAIN WHILE THE NASDAQ ADDED NEARLY 3.
THE HEADLINER OF THE DAY WAS OIL.. CRUDE OIL CLOSED AT AROUND 37 DOLLARS A BARREL AFTER AN ENERGY DEPARTMENT REPORT SUGGESTED US OIL
INVENTORIES WILL RISE LATER THIS YEAR AND PREDICTED WE COULD SEE CRUDE
OIL AT 36 DOLLARS A BARREL BY THE THIRD QUARTER.. SOMETHING THAT WOULD
BRING MUCH WELCOME RELIEF AT THE GAS PUMP.
AS FOR SPECIFIC STOCKS: TECH STOCKS WERE MIXED, IBM WAS THE BEST PERFORMER AMONG THE 30 DOW... AND HEWLETT PACKARD WAS ON THE PLUS SIDE AFTER ITS CEO CARLY FIORINA
SAID THE COMPANY WILL INCREASE SALES FASTER THAN THE OVERALL MARKET.
INTEL WAS IN THE NEWS AFTER THE EUROPEAN UNION SAID IT WILL LOOK INTO
INTEL'S BUSINESS PRACTICES AFTER A COMPLAINT FROM ITS RIVAL ADVANCED
MICRO DEVICES.
YOU CAN FIND OUT MORE OR TRACK YOUR STOCKS AT CBS.MW.COM IN NY I'M AC
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Centuries ago, the James River was Lynchburg's Main Street... and on June 19th, residents can get a feel for what life was like in the Hill City 200 years ago.
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That's when the 19th annual Batteau Festival gets underway with the launching of the old flat-bottomed boats.
Music, food, crafts and a lumberjack show are just a few of the things taking place along the river.
Organizers say it's a chance for visitors and residents alike to learn a little about Lynchburg's history.
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((JANET ROSE/BATTEAU FESTIVAL ORGANIZER: MANY PEOPLE DON'T KNOW THAT AT ONE TIME LYNCHBURG WAS THE WEALTHIEST CITY IN THE UNITED STATES AND THAT'S REALLY WHAT THIS REPRESENTS IS A VERY PROSPEROUS TIME FOR LYNCHBURG, A VERY UNIQUE TIME IN HISTORY WHEN LYNCHBURG WAS JUST THRIVING AND THE BATTEAUX WERE A BIG PART OF THAT.))
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You can find out more about the schedule of events
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