WDBJ 7 news at 11 for 06/13/04

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Coming up on News 7-
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Another Iraqi leader is assassinated -- making it the second in two days. Former president Bush celebrates his 80th birthday in the air. While some protestors in Texas hit the ground in their birthday suits. And "you got it dude!" Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen are legal!
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News 7 is next.

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A rocket attack against coalition leaders in Iraq. And another Iraqi government official is assassinated.
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Good evening, I'm Myranda Stephens.

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The U-S Army says the two-member crew of a helicopter is safe tonight after it crashed north of Baghdad.
And another senior Iraqi government official is assasinated today, as rockets slam into the home of the chief U-S administrator in Iraq. Charlie D'Agata (DAG-uh-duh) has more on the increasing violence in Iraq.
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((The intended target of the suicide bomber was US troops, but the only people to die when the bomb went off were Iraqis. Iraqi police had started to chase a car racing towards an American base in Baghdad...as they drove up alongside, the suicide bomber detonated his deadly payload. D'AGATA ON CAMERA: US MILITARY OFFICIALS SAID THEY EXPECTED A SURGE IN VIOLENCE -- AGAINST IRAQIS AND THE COALITION -- LEADING TO THE HANDOVER JUNE 30TH AND IF THE DAY'S EVENTS ARE ANYTHING TO GO BY, THEY'RE RIGHT. THE CAR BOMB near THE US MILITARY BASE WAS JUST ONE PART OF A LONG DAY OF BLOODSHED IN IRAQ. It began with the assassination of another senior Iraqi official, a member of the Ministry of Education. His cousin witnessed the attack... THREE MASKED MEN BROKE INTO THE HOUSE, SHE SAYS, TWO OF THEM STARTED FIRING AT RANDOM, WHILE THE THIRD SHOT HIM DEAD.

It's the second senior Iraqi government figure to be assassinated in as many days. THEN...a direct hit on coalition headquarters in Baghdad...nobody was hurt, but a rocket slammed into the roof of the Republican Palace -- now home to chief US administrator Paul Bremer. In two weeks' time, the violence here will no longer be his problem... but in Washington, the US Administration pledged to stay the course. COLIN POWELL/Secretary of State Courtesy: Fox WE HAVE TO MAKE SURE THAT PRIME MINISTER ALLAWI AND HIS GOVERNMENT ARE READY TO TAKE OVER AND TAKE OVER IN AN EFFECTIVE WAY.
(ALLAWI TODAY INSPECTING IRAQI CIVIL DEFENSE CORPS -- CBS -- WILL FEED)
The government of Prime Minister Iyad Allawi might be ready to take "effective" power.....but many Iraqi's are still wondering whether his SECURITY FORCES will be effective. Charlie D'Agata, CBS News, Baghdad.))

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Friends of kidnapped American contractor *Paul Johnson Junior* placed yellow ribbons outside his SON'S Florida home today.
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Johnson, a Lockheed-Martin contractor working on Apache helicopter systems, had been living in Saudi Arabia for more than a decade. His family is praying for a quick release.
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((WAYNE JOHNSON/BROTHER OF PAUL JOHNSON--YOU DON'T EXPECT IT TO HAPPEN TO YOU. NOT YOUR FAMILY. AND SURE ENOUGH IT HAPPENED.))
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Al-Qaida has claimed responsibility for the kidnapping. They placed his business card on Islamist websites and warned Americans they were seeking vengeance for the U-S *mistreatment of prisoners* in Iraq and Guantanomo Bay. Saudi security forces say Johnson's car was found near the place where another American, Kenneth Scroggs, was killed yesterday.
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Another video posted on the Internet shows the murder of U-S defense contractor Robert Jacobs. Al-Qaida is claiming responsibility for BOTH killings.

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Tornadoes ripped through parts of Kansas last night leaving a trail of destruction behind.
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One home with six people inside was destroyed, leaving SOME occupants in critical condition. The tornado is said to have sent debris hundreds of feet into the air.
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In Douglas, Kansas, twisters snapped trees and damaged many homes with high winds and golf ball sized hail. Several tornadoes could be seen at once in the sky along with rainbows. No one was killed in last nights storms.
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Southside's Virginia International Raceway has had plenty of "firsts" during it's 20-PLUS years of operation. But today it made track history. As Jennifer Wishon reports, for the first time ever, WOMEN ruled the asphalt.
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The Virginia International Raceway first opened it's doors in 1957 and hosts a wide range of events with everything from vintage sports cars to motorcycles. But until Sunday the words "Ladies start your engines" had never been uttered at the track.
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((JULIE ALLEN))
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Allen has been racing cars for a decade and organized the Gold Cup Historic Race Weekend which featured Sunday's all women race. ((QUICK NATS OF RACE))
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((JENNIFER WISHON/JWISHON@WDBJ7.COM: IT WASN'T THAT LONG AGO THAT WOMEN WEREN'T ALLOWED HERE IN THE PADDOCKS AREA OR IN THE PIT. PEOPLE LIKE DENISE MCCLUGGAGE HELPED PAVE THE WAY FOR FEMALE JOURNALISTS AND DRIVERS TO FOLLOW.))
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In the 1950's a young Denise McCluggage started out in the sports department of the New York Herald Tribune. As one of the country's first female sportswriters she covered skiing and auto- racing then in its infancy.
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((DENISE MCCLUGGAGE: IT WAS JUST A REALLY TERRIFIC JOB BECAUSE I DID WHAT I LIKE TO DO AND I HAD A GREAT DEAL OF FREEDOM.))
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She developed a reputation of doing what she reported on and soon became a well- known race car driver. She even raced against the likes of Stirling Moss and Dan Gurney, but as a writer she was considered an outsider.
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((DENISE MCCLUGGAGE: I MEAN I HAD TO INTERVIEW THE DRIVERS THROUGH THE CHAIN LENGTH FENCE... THEY WON'T LET ME IN THERE, YOU COME HERE.))
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Contemporary drivers are grateful for women like McCluggage who've made their drive a little smoother, but say the race for women on the track is a long way from the checkered flag.
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((JULIE ALLEN: IT'S STILL GOT A LONG WAY TO GO. THERE'S NOT A LOT OF LADY DRIVERS... IT'S STILL HARD TO BREAK INTO THE PROFESSIONAL STUFF.))
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((QUICK NATS OF THE RACE)) In the late '50's McCluggage founded "Competition Press" which eventually evolved into "Auto Week." She's now senior contributing editor to the weekly magazine. The world of racing has evolved into something she no longer recognizes from her days at the Herald Tribune, but McCluggage says she still watches one every chance she gets. Jennifer Wishon, News 7, Halifax County.)) [Tease1]
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Still ahead on the newscast, a sniper wounds three people in California before being killing in a gun battle with police.
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and former President Bush takes a leap of faith on his 80th birthday.
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((Hey, everybody. Travis Wells here in the News 7 sports office. Coming up later, this 13 year old turns some heads at the Roanoke Valley Hall of Fame, Annika rolls to her 7th major title, and Jimmie Johnson overcomes some adversity to win at Pocono. Plus, Bonds goes deep for the second time in as many days against the O's. All that and more on the way in sports.))

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The family of a murder victim helped raise money today for a scholarship in their daughter's memory. This, as investigators release new video to try to help solve the crime. Intern reporter Jeremy Butterfield has more.
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(( Two years ago, Franklin County native Stephanie Bennett was murdered at her apartment in Raleigh. Sunday friends and family hit the fairway in an effort to keep her memory alive. Each year Bennett's family holds a golf tournament to raise money for a scholarship it started in her name.
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((CARMON BENNETT/STEPHANIE'S FATHER:PRETTY MUCH EVERYONE IN THE FIELD KNOWS STEPHANIE. IT'S A GREAT TURN OUT. IT REALLY MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD TO KNOW THAT THE COMMUNITY AND THE COUNTY OF FRANKLIN AND THE TOWN OF ROCKY MOUNT ARE BEHIND US ON THIS THING.))
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Tyler Sigmon was awarded the 25-hundred dollar scholarship this year and like Stephanie, will attend Roanoke College in the fall.
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((JAY BENNETT/STEPHANIE'S BROTHER:WELL I GAVE IT AWAY THIS YEAR TO TYLER SIGMON, WE'VE KNOWN HIS FAMILY FOR A LONG TIME AND HE'S A GREAT KID. WE WERE HAPPY TO GIVE IT TO HIM, AND HE IS GOING TO BE AN OUTSTANDING MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY HERE FOR A LONG TIME.))
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In addition to raising money for the scholarship the tournament is a time for family and friends to remember who they lost.
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((JAY BENNETT/STEPHANIE'S BROTHER:IT MEANS A LOT TO ME. ALL MY FRIENDS ARE HERE AND THEY CAME OUT FOR MY LITTLE SISTER AND THAT'S WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT.))
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((JEREMY BUTTERFIELD/REPORTING:ALTHOUGH NO SUSPECT HAVE BEEN NAMED IN THE CASE, INVESTIGATORS HAVE RELEASED THIS NEW VIDEO FOOTAGE IN HOPES OF GATHERING MORE LEADS.))
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Raleigh police hope the video of Stephanie, and footage of her apartment, will bring new leads to the case. Investigators say they do have physical evidence tying the murderer to the scene but no name to go along with it. They believe someone has information that could lead to an arrest. Until then, police will continue combing through the evidence they have, waiting for someone to come forward. Jeremy Butterfield, News 7.))

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Authorities in California are trying to figure out why a sniper opened fire at a recycling plant yesterday.
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One worker was shot in the arm and a responding deputy was shot twice. A SWAT team responded, but because of rough terrain, police used a helicopter to root out the suspect.
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((THEY WENT UP SAW THE SUSPECT AND ACTUALLY ENGAGED HIM IN A GUNBATTLE. DURING THE TIME THE HELICOPTER WAS UP LOOKING FOR THE SUSPECT, THE PILOT SGT TILSTRA WAS SHOT IN THE LEG.))
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The pilot contined to fly the aircraft for an hour after being shot. Authorities say the sniper also fired at an ambulance that had arrived to take an injured deputy away. Another deputy was airlifted to a local hospital. The gunbattle lasted for several hours before deputies shot and killed the man. In all, three people were shot, but all are expected to recover.
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One couple gets an unexpected visit from space when a meteorite crashes through their roof. That story is still ahead on the newscast.
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and also, dozens of folks take on the war in Iraq by taking off their clothes. We'll be right back.
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[Naked-Protest]

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Austin, Texas was the scene of a protest that took the issues down to the bare essentials yesterday.
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Peaceful, but barely-clothed cyclists rode through the streets. About 30 people shed most of their clothes and hopped on bikes to protest America's dependency on oil and the war in Iraq. Protesters in dozens of cities around the world participated. Austin police say none of the protestors bared too much, and there were no arrests.
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[Bush-Jump]

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What better way to celebrate your 80th birthday than to jump out of an airplane.
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It's become a tradition for former president George H-W Bush -- who continued his birthday celebration today by skydiving 13-thousand feet over his presidential library. The former Navy pilot originally wanted to make a solo jump, but the windy weather forced him to go tandem with an Army parachute team member. After his jump, the 80-year-old had some advice for others his age.
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((IF YOU DON'T WANT TO PARACHUTE JUMP, DO SOMETHING ELSE. DON'T JUST SIT AROUND WATCHING TV, TALKING TO IT--GET OUT THERE AND REALIZE THAT AT 80 YEARS OLD, YOU'VE STILL GOT A LIFE.))
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Today's jump is actually a FIFTH for Bush -- the last one he took was just five years ago to mark his 75th birthday.
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[Meteorite]

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Former President Bush wasn't the only object falling from the sky this weekend.
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A three-pound meteorite smashed through the roof of a New Zealand home Saturday, hitting a couch and bouncing off the ceiling before coming to rest under a computer.
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((BARBARA ARCHER/METEORITE HIT HOME: THERE WAS JUST A HUGE EXPLOSION AND WE LOOKED AROUND AND THERE WAS JUST DUST EVERYWHERE .. I THOUGHT OH NO THERE'S BEEN AN EXPLOSION OR PHIL'S PUT SOMETHING ON THE ROOF AND IT'S FALLEN THROUGH.))
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Archer's one year old grandson had been playing nearby just minutes before the meteorite hit. The meteorite is only the ninth one found in New Zealand and the first to hit a home. Following expert advice, the Archers plan to dry the rock out in their oven, and then sell it or give it to a museum.
Experts believe the meteorite could be worth more than six-thousand dollars.
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Coming up, a youngster makes history at the Roanoke Valley Hall of Fame golf tourney, Jimmie Johnson survives Pocono, and an NBA Playoff update, but first tonight's extra point,
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News 7's wakeup, watch, and win contest winners made the trek to Baltimore today, and they got to see Barry Bonds do what he does best. Bonds welcomed the challenge from Orioles starter Sydney Ponson, and delivered career homer number 676. He drove in three runs on the day, as San Fran won the rubber match with Baltimore 7 to 3. Ponson lost his 5th straight start.
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We start tonight on the links at Hidden Valley Country Club where Matt Mankin captured the most prestigious golf title in Roanoke, winning the Hall of Fame for the first time.
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Blue Hills won the overall team title on the men's side.
And 13 year old Meredith Swanson captured the ladies title, making birdie on the third hole of a sudden death playoff to beat the Valley's golf queen Dot Bolling. She's the youngest player to win the event in its 26 year history.
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To the pro tours where, Annika Sorenstam wrapped up her 7th major title today at the LPGA Championship in impressive fashion. Annika fired a 64 this morning in the delayed third round, and then hung on this afternoon.
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Sorenstam won by three shots, displaying a variety of shotmaking skills. She finished the event at 13-under par claiming the 240 thousand dollar first prize. It's her 52nd career win.
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Extra holes required at the Buick Classic. Padraig Harrington was gunning for his first PGA win. He holes that from the fringe to reach a playoff.
Rory Sabbatini was also in the mix after this putt at 18.
It's a three way deal with Sergio Garcia. And on the third extra hole, Sergio's birdie effort goes right in the jar. It's Garcia's second extra-hole win in five weeks. Watch out for the Spaniard at this week's U.S. Open at Shinnecock.
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Game Four of the NBA Playoffs in ongoing in Detroit. Shaquille O'Neal is playing big. The Diesel tallied 17 first half points, but 18 Laker fouls in the opening two quarters kept the Pistons in it. Chauncey Billups has 15 points for Detroit. Right now the Pistons lead it 67 to 62 in the 4th quarter, as they try to take a commanding 3-1 lead.

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Jimmie Johnson won a wacky Pocono 500 today, bouncing back from a bad day at Dover last week. But Johnson almost had the win yanked out from under him after a pit road official opened the pits a lap early midway thru the race. Some cars pitted, but Johnson did not until later, costing him track position. But the 48 team overcame the adversity for its 3rd win this year.
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The triangle at Long Pond can be pretty tough on parts. First Brendan Gaughan blows up and then later, last week's winner Mark Martin does the same.
With just 34 laps to go to the finish, Rusty Wallace and Michael Waltrip tangled and both drivers had a meet and greet with the concrete. Mikey finished 33rd and Rusty 32nd.
Matt Kenseth and Kevin Harvick got together late in the race as Dale Jarrett and Jeff Burton blew engines. That brought out the day's 10th caution. Kenseth and Harvick were just getting started though. Both spent an hour in the Nascar trailer for timeout following the race.
Johnson kept his nose clean and won the race under the yellow--his 9th career victory..
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[S-Shep]

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This past week, former UVA assistant Scott Shepherd was named as new head basketball coach at Ferrum. Shepherd is anxious to get started after helping the Panthers to two league titles as an assistant in the early 90's.
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[Olsen-Twins]

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It's 18-candles for celebrity twins Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen.
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The Olsen twins celebrated their 18th birthday today. The teenage stars practically grew up in the public eye -- from their first television roles on A-B-C's Full House, to their first theater movie, A New York Minute. Now that they're 18, the twins are legally entitled to a portion of their billion dollar empire. But for now, it looks like continuing their education is their first priority -- which they plan to do this Fall at N-(------------) Y-U.