WDBJ 7 news at 5 for 08/27/04

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Today on News 7 at 5, a young man from Martinsville is one of three students killed in a fraternity house fire in Mississippi.
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Plus state authorities want to know if a local Moose Lodge was holding illegal poker games.
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The big weekend forecast is ahead including things tropical. Frances grows stronger and other systems are cooking as well.

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Russian authorities now say at least one of this week's plane crashes WAS an act of terrorism.
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In the U-S, the government warns Veteran's Hospitals could be Al-Qaeda targets.
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Plus early indications say we can expect one of the worst flu seasons ever. News 7 at 5 is next.
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Fire at a University of Mississippi Fraternity... and a teenager from Martinsville is one student who is missing and presumed dead.
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Good Evening. I'm Jean Jadhon.
The Associated Press reports three people are dead from the fire.
It's believed Martinsville native Howard Hillhouse Stone was one of the three victims-
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Stone graduated from Martinsville High school in 2003 where he played soccer, basketball and ran cross country.
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A school spokesman says about two dozen students and a house mother were actually inside the frat house when the fire broke out before dawn this morning.
50 firefighters worked for nearly two hours before they were able to bring the blaze under control... and hours later smoke was still billowing from part of the brick and wood frame building.
The Alpha Tau (T-owww) Omega spokesman says everyone is in shock. Stone is the son of Circuit Court Judge Charles Stone.
The other two victims are from Mississippi and Atlanta.
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A new possible terror warning- that hints that Veterans Affairs Hospitals may be a prime terror target.
As Stacy Case reports, the new information comes on the same day President Bush announces plans to overhaul the intelligence system.
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VETERANS AFFAIRS HOSPITALS MAY BE ON THE TERROR RADAR. INTELLIGENCE OFFICIALS SAY TERRORISTS WANTING TO STRIKE U-S MILITARY
TARGETS MAY VIEW V-A MEDICAL CENTERS AS AN EASIER HIT ----
VERY FAST/NAT; quick.. soldiers outside base with guns THAN HEAVILY GUARDED U-S BASES. (graphic) THE HOMELAND SECURITY DEPARTMENT AND F-B-I ISSUED THIS NEW BULLETIN URGING POLICE ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO "BE AWARE OF THE POTENTIAL TERRORIST THREAT TO SOFT TARGETS SUCH AS VA HOSPITALS AND REMAIN ALERT TO INDICATORS OF TERRORIST SURVEILLANCE." THERE ARE 163 V-A HOSPITALS IN THE U-S AND INTELLIGENCE OFFICIALS SAY THEY'VE UNCOVERED SUSPICIOUS SURVEILLANCE AT AT LEAST TWO
OF THOSE. ONE IN AURORA, COLORADO--- ANOTHER IN BETHESDA, MARYLAND
WHERE PRESIDENT BUSH GETS HIS ANNUAL CHECK-UP. BUT AUTHORITIES SAY THEY'VE FOUND NO SPECIFIC LINKS TO TERRORISM. THIS WARNING COMES DAYS BEFORE THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION IN NEW YORK AND FOLLOWS REPEATED WARNINGS THAT TERRORISTS WANT TO STRIKE BEFORE THE NOVEMBER ELECTION.
AND IN ANOTHER MOVE TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF THE NATION... PRESIDENT BUSH SIGNED EXECUTIVE ORDERS FRIDAY ...OVERHAULING THE INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM...AS RECOMMENDED BY THE 9-11 COMMISSION. THE ORDERS GIVE THE C-I-A DIRECTOR MORE POWER AND CREATE A NATIONAL COUNTERTERRORISM CENTER. MICHAEL O'HANLON/NATIONAL SECURITY ANALYST-BROOKINGS INSTITUTION I think he's betting this is what the public really wants. They care more about quick decisive action and less about the details. STACY CASE/REPORTING THE WHITE HOUSE PLANS TO WORK WITH CONGRESS TO CREATE A NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE DIRECTOR. BUT SIGNS OF REFORM PROVIDE LITTLE REASSURANCE AGAINST NEW WARNINGS THAT KEEP AMERICANS WAITING FOR THE NEXT SHOE TO DROP. STACY CASE CBS NEWS WASHINGTON.))

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Officials with the V-A Hospital in Salem say they're staying alert, but don't believe there's any immediate threat to their facility.
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In a statement released today, Veterans Affairs officials say the F-B-I bulletin serves as a warning and does NOT identify a credible threat. Still the hospital IS working with the Department of Homeland Security and local law enforcement to make sure patients stay safe. Meanwhile, Salem Police are also keeping an eye on the facility. Since 9-11, police say they've been keeping close watch over ALL government facilities in their jurisdiction.
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Russian officials are now confirming that it WAS terrorism that downed two jet liners and killed 89 passengers.
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Evidence found is pointing towards a possible female suicide bomber as the culprit. Investigators found traces of an explosive called hexogen at the site of one of the crashes. Officials say the white powder would not have been detected unless the passenger carrying the chemical was frisked-- something that is rarely done to female passengers. Russia has one of the most modern security screening systems and officials fear if it has happened once it could happen again.
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State authorities are investigating illegal poker games at a local Moose Lodge.
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Last night, Virginia A-B-C agents searched Moose Lodge number 2573 near Hanging Rock. The state alleges the groups held "Texas Hold 'em" tournaments monthly, kept part of the 60 dollar entry fee, and also ran side games in a back room. Court documents state that the games were used to attract new members. Nobody has been charged pending a review by the Commonwealth's Attorney, but authorities say the organizers of the games could face class six felonies.
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Still to come the newscast, a local woman's medical condition has put her in the Book of World Records.
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Plus we'll see why motorists on Interstate 77 faced a long detour today.
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It's been a tough day for anyone traveling south from Virginia today on Interstate 77.
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A tanker truck carrying toluene (TOLL-you-een) overturned in North Carolina not far from the state line early this morning. Toluene is an extremely flammabe chemical, so emergency crews blocked 77 in both directions. The resulting detour was longer than 20 miles, mostly on two-lane highways. At last check, state officials had not indicated whether the interstate is open yet.
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There are worries of a flu vaccination shortage after a major U-S supplier says it is holding back 50 million shots after finding some tainted doses.
This news comes just as the government released it's plan to prepare against the possibility of a deadly flu pandemic. Doctor Sean Kenniff has more.
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((LAST YEAR'S FLU EPIDEMIC CAME EARLY AND UNEXPECTED. LINES FOR SHOTS WERE LONG AND EVENTUALLY THE VACCINE RAN LOW.

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TO STOP THAT FROM HAPPENING THIS YEAR THE GOVERNMENT ORDERED 100 MILLION SHOTS. BUT THAT PLAN HAS HIT A SNAG.

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"there will be a delay in the delivery of the vaccine from one of our manufacturers.":05
CHIRON (ky-ron), THE COMPANY THAT MAKES HALF THE U-S SUPPLY OF FLU SHOTS, SAYS IT HAS TO SAFETY CHECK ABOUT 50 MILLION DOSES BECAUSE OF CONTAMINATION FOUND IN SOME BATCHES. THE COMPANY EXPECTS TO DELIVER AROUND 47 MILLION SHOTS A MONTH LATE IN OCTOBER.... BUT, THAT DEPENDS ON JUST HOW MUCH OF THE VACCINE IS CONTAMINATED.

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"the bottom line is that right now we're expecting to have enough flu vaccine to ensure that everyone who needs a vaccination can receive it.":08

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BUT JUST HOW MUCH VACCINE WILL BE AVAILABLE THIS FLU SEASON REMAINS TO BE SEEN. AND THAT IS PUTTING A CRIMP IN ANOTHER U-S PLAN.... PREPERATION FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF A FLU PANDEMIC.... WHICH COULD KILL UNPRECEDENTED NUMBERS.

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"the reason a pandemic would exist is because a new strain would show up that hasn't been seen before." :08
ALTHOUGH NO ONE CAN SAY IF AND WHEN A PANDEMIC WILL HIT THIS WEEK U-S HEALTH OFFICIALS UNVEILED THEIR REPONSE PLAN TO THE WORST CASE SCENARIO... WHICH INCLUDES CLOSING SCHOOLS AND RESTRICTING TRAVEL . WITH THE VACCINE IN QUESTION A PANDEMIC WOULD BE TREATED MUCH LIKE SARS. BY ISOLATING THE INFECTED AND QUARANTINING THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN EXPOSED.

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"these are old fashioned but tried and true methods for protecting people." :05
WILL THESE METHODS WORK?.... WILL A PANDEMIC EVEN HIT?.... AND WILL THERE BE ENOUGH VACCINE THIS YEAR? RIGHT NOW THE ANSWERS ARE UNKNOWN. DOCTOR SEAN KENNIFF, CBS NEWS.)

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A high blood sugar level has landed a Buena Vista Teenager in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Alexa Painter's name appears in the latest edition of the book that was released on Monday.
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Health Check Reporter Joy Sutton joins us with details--
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Jean, Alexa's blood sugar got so high when she was a child it almost cost her her life.
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Little did she know years later - it would put her name in history.
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Shortly after her second birthday Alexa Painter went into a coma with a blood sugar so high -- it reached 2, 495 -- twenty times the normal range between 80 and 120.
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((I WAS IN A COMA FOR THREE DAYS. THEY THOUGHT I WAS EITHER GOING TO BE BRAIN DEAD, BLIND OR BOTH WHEN I GOT OUT OF THE COMA. IF I GOT OUT OF THE COMA SO IT WAS PRETTY SERIOUS)) [RUNS12]
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Twelve years later something that could have cost Alexa her life has turned into a bragging right.
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There among the other wonders of the world -- you'll find her name. But her mom says always been a special child.

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((VERY BLESSED IT WAS OBVIOUSLY A MIRACLE THAT SHE MADE IT THROUGH THAT. I THINK IT JUST SHOWS US SHE'S HERE FOR A PURPOSE BEYOND JUST GROWING UP AS A NORMAL TEEN)) [RUNS07]
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Alexa doesn't consider herself extraordinary --just lucky to be alive. While she's proud of her world record -it's something she never wants to experience again.
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She's living proof that medical miracles do happen.))
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Coming up next on the newscast,
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[VO] two weeks after a massive hurricane, Florida residents find the good that's come from Hurricane Charley.
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Two weeks after Hurricane Charley swept through parts of Florida, the Governor there gathered with relief workers.

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The prayer service is meant to celebrate the spirit of recovery which has taken a toll on relief workers.
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((GOV. JEB BUSH/R- FLORIDA: IT'S ALWAYS IMPORTANT TO REFLECT ON THE FAITH COMMUNITY HAS BEEN STRONG ADND SUPPORTIVE OF A LOT OF PEOPLE IN NEED. IT'S ALSO IMPORTANT TO THANK GOD THAT IN SPITE OF THE TRAGEDIES THAT THE STORM HAS BROUGHT THERE IS A LOT OF GOOD THAT HAS COME FROM IT AS WELL. OUR FAITH CAN BE STRENGHTENED AND WE CAN ACT ON THAT FAITH TO HELP PEOPLE.))
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Governor Bush says he's proud of the compassion Flroidians have shown to one another and he says he's proud to be part of a state that is so compassionate and loving.
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Coming up next in the newscast, it's race weekend in Bristol.
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Steve Mason will have qualifying results from an eventful day at the track.
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Good afternnon everyone welcome to your Friday ticker which starts with Bud Pole Qualifying at Bristol for tomorrow night's Sharpie 500.
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A tough afternoon for Michael Waltrip as he loses control down the front stretch and hits the wall. He qualified 36th.
Jeff Gordon won his 4th Bristol pole in the last six races at the bull ring with a speed of 128.520 miles an hour. Now your starting grid.
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The Hokies went through their final pregame workout this afternoon in Blacksburg. Tomorrow night they face number one USC in the BCA Classic. And one of the big keys for Tech will be putting a lot of heat on the Trojans' ultra-cool quarterback - Matt Leinhart.
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Hokies quarterback Bryan Randall and linebacker James Anderson are two of the more anxious players to face the Trojans.
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They'll have a few left coast fans tomorrow night when they take the field. The two players spent part of their summer in Los Angeles running basketball and football camps for inner city kids and stayed near the USC campus. Travis Wells will have their story tonight at six.
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[GO TO PINNACLE 612] Also, please join us for our Friday Football Extra preseason special at seven o'clock tonight right here on your hometown Station.
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Then at 7:30, stay right here on WDBJ for our half hour college special a Season of Uncertainty with stories about the Hokies, the Cavaliers and the new ACC, see ya at six everybody.

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On Wall Street, lower oil prices helped stocks hold on to a small gain today. Alexis Christoforous wraps up the week in our Marketwatch Report.
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Before the summer games got started, Americans going overseas were advised to keep a low profile. but that is hard to do when your team is dominating in many Olympic sports.
Jennifer Miller reports from Athens on the rise of gold medals and national pride.
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((SO MUCH FOR THE AMERICANS KEEPING A LOW PROFILE. AFTER A DRAMATIC OVERTIME FINISH FANS OF THE U-S WOMENS SOCCER TEAM ARE AMONG THE LATEST TO SHOW AND SHOUT THEIR TRUE COLORS.
SOCCER FANS We won, we won.
SOCCER FANS And we came home with the gold.
SOCCER FANS I overheard someone saying theyve been to 21 US events and theyve never heard this much cheering for a US crowd, ever at this entire Olympics.
BEFORE THE GAMES BEGAN, AMERICANS WERE ADVISED -- FOR SECURITY REASONS -- TO KEEP THEIR NATIONAL PRIDE UNDER WRAPS. BUT AFTER LAST NIGHTS GOLD MEDAL GAME IT WAS FLAPPING IN THE WIND. (SHOW FLAG) (21:08 HIGHLIGHTS)
SOCCER FANS Were US all the way.
TEAM USA IS ANYTHING BUT A SLEEPING GIANT USING THEIR MIDAS TOUCH TO TURN RED, WHITE AND BLUE INTO THREE COVETED COLORS.
NATS: Gold, Silver Bronze, United States!
Santa Clara/CA IT STARTED WITH SWIMMER MICHAEL PHELPS. HE LAPPED UP EIGHT MEDALS SIX OF THEM GOLD.
STANDUP BRIDGE: TEAM USA HAS ALSO MEDALED IN SOFTBALL, GYMNASTICS, BOXING, BEACH VOLLEYBALL, WRESTLING, TRACK AND FIELD, TRIATHLON AND THERE ARE STILL TWO DAYS LEFT OF COMPETITION.
nat: horn sounds/the United States has gotten the bronze medal.
BY FRIDAY MORNING THE U-S REMAINED IN THE LEAD WITH MORE MEDALS THAN ANY OTHER COUNTRY. BUT SOME AMERICANS ARE STILL KEEPING THEIR NATIONALITY ON THE Q-T AND LETTING THE PERFORMANCE IN OLYMPIC ARENAS SPEAK VOLUMES.
(nats of national anthem . of the brave.
JENNIFER MILLER CBS NEWS, ATHENS.)))
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