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Debate highlights.. plus reaction from local college students.
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A popular medicine is pulled off the markets....
And a spectacular sight as a volcano erupts-
Plus it's a new craze.... but why this fashion accessory isn't just for show.
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And the weekend forecast.
News 7 at eleven is next.
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It is President Bush versus Senator John Kerry- going head to head on the war in Iraq... and the war on terrorism.
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((I HAVE A BETTER PLAN FOR HOMELAND SECURITY. I HAVE A BETTER PLAN TO BE ABLE TO STRENGTHEN OUR MILITARY, STRENGTHEN OUR INTELLIGENCE.))
((WE PURSUED AL QAEDA WHEREVER THEY TRIED TO HIDE. 75 PERCENT OF AL QAEDA LEADERS HAVE BEEN BROUGHT TO JUSTICE. THE REST OF EM KNOW WE'RE AFTEREM.))
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Good Evening. I'm Jean Jadhon.
The candidates are going at each other and going after votes tonight- in the first of three Presidential Debates.
The focus was the war on terrorism- and the war in Iraq.
Millions tuned in for tonight's debate- Many voters say it'll help them decide their choice in November.
[DOUBLE BOXES=Jean & Drew /NEwspath;]
Drew Levinson is in Coral Gables Florida with highlights of tonight's debate.
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((AFTER 32 PAGES OF RULES AND ONE HANDSHAKE, THE FIRST, 90-MINUTE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE OF THIS CAMPAIGN WAS UNDERWAY.
AS PRE-DETERMINED BY A COIN TOSS, SENATOR JOHN KERRY GOT THE FIRST QUESTION FROM MODERATOR JIM LEHRER.
(NAT QUESTION)
(SOT: JOHN KERRY, D-PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE) I can make America safer than President Bush has made us
THIS FIRST DEBATE FOCUSES ON FOREIGN POLICY, WITH MANY QUESTIONS ABOUT IRAQ.
(SOT: BUSH) I believe America is safest and strongest when we are leading the world and leading strong alliances
SENATOR KERRY FOCUSED ON PRESIDENT BUSH'S DIVERTING ATTENTION FROM AFGHANISTAN TO IRAQ.
(SOT: KERRY: 9-11 not going after Osama)
(SOT: BUSH saying we can do both 9:15)
(STAND-UP: POLLS SHOW THE PRESIDENT ENTERED TONIGHT WITH A SMALL LEAD AMONG VOTER. BUT POLLS ALSO SHOW UP TO A THIRD M
AY BE SWAYED BY THE DEBATES.)
ANOTHER HOT TOPIC...HOMELAND SECURITY.
SOT: KERRY What kind of message does it send to be opening stations in iraq but not US (not verbatim)
SOT: BUSH my admin has tripled money spend on homeland security to 30 a year.
UP TO 50 MILLION PEOPLE ARE EXPECTED TO WATCH THIS DEBATE. IN SUCH A CLOSE RACE, SWAYING ONLY A FEW MINDS COULD MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN THIS RACE. DREW LEVINSON, CBS NEWS, CORAL GABLES, FL.
now back to you.))
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[College-Vote]
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Of all age groups, young people are the least likely to vote.
So it may surprise you that the most sought after voting block this election year... is in fact ... young people.
[***CAMPAIGN 2004 IN MONITOR***]
[DOUBLE BOXES=Jean & Justin /BAM;]
Justin McLeod watched the debate tonight with a group of Roanoke College students. So Justin what issues are on their minds?
Jean, many issues, but the main one was the war with Iraq.
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It is true, in the past this age group, has failed to showed up in large numbers at the polls.
But students tell us this year it's different, for once they're passionate about politics.
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Before the debate about 50 Roanoke college students debated the issues themselves.
The main topics: the war on terror and Iraq.
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The debate over foreign policy carried over when the two Presidential candidates appeared on stage in Florida.
Many of the students here have already made up their mind who they'll vote for. It was the undecideds the candidates need to reach.
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[SUPER=01-Michaela Ferrell/Roanoke College Freshman; :00 ]
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Students also tell us they've learned important lesson from the 2000 election and that is their vote does matter.
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IF college students plan on voting, they'll most likely have to do it through an absentee ballot.
Virginia law requires registered voters to cast their ballot from their permanent residence.
[DOUBLE BOXES=Jean & Justin /BAM;]
Jean, other issues that were discussed tonight include gay marriage, the economy, and abortion.
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While Virginian's are getting ready to elect a President this year, they're also thinking about who they want to succeed Governor Mark Warner next year.
The latest News 7/Mason-Dixon poll
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shows that, statewide, 40-percent of voters support Republican Attorney General Jerry Kilgore.
35-percent back Democratic Lieutenant Governor Tim Kaine.
In our area, the numbers change drastically.
45 to 51 percent support Kilgore while between 29 and 32 percent say they would vote for Kaine.
Meantime, Governor Warner is enjoying more support than ever.
58-percent of voters across the Commonwealth rate his performance as "excellent or good".
That's up from 57-percent last year.
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Jean tosses to Robin in Weather Center
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[MCU] Standing Position #2
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Defense attorneys are deciding whether Richard Burrow will testify in his own defense at his federal fraud trial in Charlottesville.
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The former director of the National D-Day Memorial is charged with defrauding banks, donors and the state as he raised money to build the monument in Bedford.
The jury heard from D-Day veteran Bob Slaughter today, who says Burrow simply got caught in a mess as he struggled to finish the memorial before its dedication in June, 2001.
Burrow did take the stand in his first trial in 2002, which ended in a hung jury.
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Millions of Americans use it but today drug maker Merck pulled the pain drug Vioxx off the market.
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The decision comes after data from a clinic trial found patients taking Vioxx for more than 18 months had an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
Merck researchers found irrefutable evidence while studying the drug's long term effects.
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((PETER KIM/MERCK AND COMPANY: THE MAJORITY OF EVENTS THAT WE SAW WERE EITHER HEART ATTACKS OR STROKE.))
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That's no surprise to some cardiologists who've been calling for warnings on Vioxx for what they call an unusual level of clotting.
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((DR. ERIC TOPOL/CLEVELAND CLINIC: OUR FINDINGS AND OUR CONCERN, AT LEAST BY THE MANUFACTURER WERE SUMMARILY DISMISSED AND VERY STRONGLY REFUTED UNTIL TODAY.))
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Vioxx was introduced in 1999 creating billions in dollars for Merck. The medicine is used mainly for arthritis fights pain without hurting the stomach-
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British Prime Minister Tony Blair will undergo a medical procedure tomorrow-- to correct an irregular heartbeat.
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Blair says the procedure will be done under local anesthesia and will not affect his job.
The 51-year-old is planning on running for a third straight term and says the surgery has not changed his mind.
Blair's office says he will spend tomorrow night in the hospital and rest over the weekend.
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He is expected to resume normal duties on Monday.
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Scientists continue their watch over Mount Saint Helens.
Still ahead on News 7, the chances of an eruption.
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And as many in Western Virginia clean up from Tuesday's flooding, many are saying never again.
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((Hey, everybody. Travis Wells here in the News 7 sports Office. Coming up later, Steve Mason gets acquainted with the best mouthpieces in the ACC in our ACC Connection, we'll let you know where Fleming and Salem will play this weekend, and Nascar is set for some plate racing at Talladega. All that and more on the way in sports.))
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It's tough dealing with flooding, but imagine going through it over and over again-
For some in Alleghany County, the latest flood has some saying enough is enough.
Richard Lesko has the story.
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Cleanup is a long and painful process at the Knighton household after Potts Creek left about 2 feet of standing water in their home.
In fact, the cleanup is getting to be a routine. For the third time in 20 years, virtually everything is lost, but they say this is the last time.
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((JOYCE KNIGHTON/FLOOD VICTIM; IN 85 WE HAD THREE FEET, IN 95 WE HAD ONE FOOT, NOW THIS ONE, TWO MORE FEET. THIS IS IT. NO MORE.))
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Nearly a hundred homes were damaged by the floodwaters in Southern Alleghany County, leaving 10 or so uninhabitable.
Alleghany County officials say some livestock was lost, but credit residents along the river with knowing when to run for safety.
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((RYAN MUTERSPAUGH/ALLEGHANY CO. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY; PEOPLE IN THIS AREA KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR, WE DEAL WITH IT ALL THE TIME. PEOPLE HAVE BEEN REALLY GOOD AND WE'RE TRYING TO GET AROUND AND HELP PEOPLE AS BEST WE CAN.))
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[OUT Q=as best we can.]
The county is now working with affected residents to see whether they will qualify for state and federal aid.
Until then, they'll continue cleaning up the mess, trying to make the best of a soggy situation.
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[IN Q=God works in mysterious...]
((JOYCE KNIGHTON/FLOOD VICTIM; GOD WORKS IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS. HE HAS A REASON FOR IT I THINK... AND I THINK HE'S TELLING US TO GET OUT. YOU'VE GOT TO LAUGH A LITTLE BIT ABOUT IT.))
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Richard Lesko, News 7, Alleghany County.))
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Robin says we're in for a cool-down.
The forecast when News 7 returns.
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And more and more people are wearing them... supporting more and more causes.
The charity bracelet craze when News 7 returns.
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[Mt-Etna]
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A spectacular sight.. compliments of mother nature tonight.
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It is a volcano at Mount Etna, Italy-
Bright orange lava is cascading down the southern slopes-
The volcano became active again last June after several earthquakes shook nearby-
An explosion broke through rock to expose new lava flows.
The new streams are not flowing near any homes- but locals are taking advantage of the views.
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Scientists are still keeping a close eye on Mount St. Helens in Washington state.
Today researchers tried again to measure gases escaping from the crater.. which would indicate fresh lava beneath the dome.
Scientists now believe there is a 70 percent chance of a small to moderate eruption sometime soon- perhaps two days... perhaps two months.
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[Warren]
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The Roanoker Restaurant has been serving up home-cooking and hospitality for more than 60 years.
Soon, the Roanoke landmark will have a new owner.
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The Roanoker opened in 1941, and now employs about 80 people at its Colonial Avenue location.
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E. C. Warren started working in the restaurant as an eight- year- old. Fifty years later he says he wants more time to travel and pursue other interests.
He's selling the business to longtime manager and friend Butch Craft.
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((E.C. WARREN: CAME TIME FOR ME TO STEP BACK A LITTLE BIT AND GO WITH IT AND LET HER DO THE THINGS I KNOW SHE CAN DO AND WANTS TO DO. AND I'VE GOT FULL CONFIDENCE IN HER AND WHAT SHE'S DOING.))
((BUTCH CRAFT: E.C. DESERVES THIS. I'M HAPPY FOR HIM. I WANT HIM TO ENJOY LIFE. AND HE WANTS A PLACE TO EAT AND THAT'S WHY HE'S TURNING IT OVER TO ME.))
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Craft says the Roanoker won't change, and Warren isn't walking away.
He says he will continue to advise Craft, help out when needed, and dine at the family restaurant his family started.
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Coming up, this week's installment of the ACC Connection, the Week 5 High school schedule and the Nextel Cup catches the draft at Talladega, but first our extra point,
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Mark Prior struck out 16 Reds today and Sammy Sosa clubbed his 34th homer of the season today at Wrigley. But Cincinnati came back to win it 2 to 1 in 12 innings. The Cubs now trail the Astros by one game in the race for the NL wildcard, with three games to play.
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The college football weekend got off to an early start tonight as Connecticut pulled the mild upset of Pittsburgh 29 top 17, and Air Force squared off with Navy.
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The Falcons got this TD pass from Shaun Carney with just over 2 minutes to go to tie the game at 21.
But the Middies marched right back down the field and Geoff Blumenfeld who was oh for four this season, knocked
[SUPER=36-Navy/24/Air Force/21/;]
back a field goal with just 4 seconds left giving Navy the 24-21 win.
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Saturday is another busy football weekend around the ACC.
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In this week's installment of the ACC Connection, Steve Mason learns how to talk a little smack with the league's best.
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((STEVE MASON:AFTER FOUR WEEKS OF THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL SEASON THE ACC STANDS AT 15 AND 7 AGAINST OUT OF CONFERENCE OPPONENTS. ONLY THE SEC HAS A BETTER RECORD AT 17 AND 6. WHILE MARYLAND, UVA AND WAKE FOREST ARE THE ONLY PROGRAMS WITH ONLY ACC CONTESTS REMAINING, THE CONFERENCE IS HEADING INTO THE MEAT OF ITS SCHEDULE ACC GAMES ALWAYS MEANS MORE PRESSURES, MORE PUBLICITY AND MORE TR ASH TALK. WE ASKED PLAYERS ABOUT THIS HARDLY FORGOTTEN ART.))
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((C.J.BROOKS/MARYLAND OFFENSIVE GUARD:))
((CHRIS CANTY/UVA INJURED DEFENSIVE END:))
((CRAPHONSO THORPE/FLORIDA STATE RECEIVER:))
((DOMONIQUE FOXWORTH/MARYLAND CORNERBACK:))
((C.J. BROOKS:))
((A.J. NICHOLSON:))
((STEVE MASON:THE CLEAN VERSION OF WDBJ-7'S COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE IS HERE. SATURDAY, CHECK OUT THE ACC CLASH BETWEEN WAKE FOREST AND N.C. STATE IN RALEIGH AND THEN AT 3 SEC RIVALS LSU AND GEORGIA TANGLE IN ATHENS STEVE MASON FOR YOUR ACC CONNECTION))
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For the second time this season, the William Fleming Colonels will have to play a home game away from Victory Stadium. The Colonels will hook up with Salem on Saturday night at 7:30 at William Byrd's Bob Patterson Stadium in Vinton.
Here's a look at the complete schedule for week five of the high school season.
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Several contenders for the Nextel Cup will test at the Martinsville Speedway next week. But this weekend, they are clearly focused on Talladega, where the next big wreck is just around the corner and having friends to draft with is key.
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[Charity-Wristbands]
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A new fashion trend hitting high schools nationwide isn't just for show.
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[SUPER=03-St. Louis, MO]
The brightly colored wristbands represent charities of all varieties.
It started when champion cyclist and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong launched a campaign to sell yellow wristbands to raise money for cancer research.
Now a number of other charities are using the same method for their causes.
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[IN Q=I like them because]
((BRADLEY HALPERN/WRISTBAND WEARER; I LIKE THEM BECAUSE THEY ARE SUPPORTING GREAT CAUSES AND NOW THEY ARE SO HARD TO FIND YOU CAN TELL WHO'S BEEN WEARING THEM FOR A WHILE.))
((NIKKI POSLOSKY/WRISTBAND WEARER; THEY STARTED BUYING AND WEARING AND THEN KIND OF REALLY UNDERSTANDING THE VALUE OF THEM AND THAT REALLY THIS NEW FASHION TREND IS GOING TO HELP SOME GREAT CAUSES.))
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[SUPER=01-Nikki Poslosky/Wristband Wearer; :08]
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[VO-NAT]
Bracelets of all colors representing everything from breast cancer awareness to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes are gaining popularity.
Supply hasn't been able to keep up with the demand-- making the wristbands a must have accessory.
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