WDBJ 7 news at 11 for 11/13/04

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Coming up on News 7-
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Two Roanoke police officers are on administrative leave after shooting a suspect. Vice President Dick Cheney makes another trip back to the hospital. And one of the founding members of a popular rap group has died. Plus, let the chips fall where they may -- all FOUR MILLION of them.
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News 7 is next.

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A suspect wounded last night by Roanoke City Police is in stable condition.
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Good evening, I'm Myranda Stephens.

[Roanoke-shooting]

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Two Roanoke police officers are on administrative leave after shooting a suspect in Southeast Roanoke.
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It happened around eight thirty last night at the corner of Ninth Street and Highland Avenue near the C-V-S Pharmacy.
According to police, officers were conducting a narcotics investigation of 37 year old Darryl Abner Baker the second of Roanoke.
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When officer John Hoover went to make the arrest, Baker allegedly took off running.
Officer Hoover then released his dog, who gave chase.
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((JOE GASKINS/ROANOKE POLICE CHIEF: OFFICER HOOVER GAVE THE APPROPRIATE WARNINGS BEFORE RELEASING HIS K-9. THE K-9 ENGAGED THE GUY. HE REMOVED A WEAPON FROM HIS WAISTBAND AND OFFICERS HOOVER AND BOWER FIRED MUTILPLE TIMES STRIKING STRIKING THE SUBJECT.))
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Baker was taken to Roanoke Memorial Hospital where he is listed in stable condition.
He faces several charges -- including possession with intent to distribute cocaine, and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon.
Officers John Hoover and Allen Bower have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation.
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One person was injured in an accident this evening in Roanoke County.
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Police say around 9-thirty the driver of this car hit a pole on Wood Haven Drive. One person inside the car was taken to the hospital -- with what were described as non-life threatening injuries. Authorities have not released the driver's name. The accident is still under investigation.
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[Hunting-Season]

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Today marks the opening day for the general firearms deer season.
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Of course, there are some safety tips that every hunter should know when trying to bag that big buck.
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[TAKE HUNTING SAFETY APRISA FS] All hunters are required to wear *blaze orange,* and treat every firearm as if it were loaded. Officials advise that before you go out -- let someone know where you'll be hunting and when you expect to return. And they say never climb into your tree stand with your equipment. [TAKE WEBSITES IN NEWS FS] For more safety tips and more on the hunting laws this season go to our website at WDBJ7-dot-com and click on "websites in the news."
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[FEMA]

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The disaster recovery center set-up in Covington to help flood victims affected by Jeanne closed today -- and officials say the Salem location will also shut down on Friday.
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Flood victims still have until December 17th to qualify for aid.
So far, 900-people in our area have registered for assistance. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has given out *one-point-three-million* dollars up until this point.
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In order to find out if you qualify for aid you can call the FEMA office at 1-800-621-FEMA.
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[Iraq]

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U-S officers say the main assault on Fallujah militants is over. But officials say it still could take several days of fighting to clear out the last pockets of resistance. Charlie D'Agata has the story.
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((Diehard insurgents are now squeezed into the southern corner of the city...
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US and Iraqi troops are pouring a relentless barrage on the positions.
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Others comb through the narrow city streets in search of militant hold-outs. SOUNDBITE CHRISTOPHER MEYER, UNIT COMMANDER WE WENT SOUTH THROUGH SOME REALLY TIGHT SPACES. IT WAS TRULY AN URBAN FIGHT. YOU COULD FIT THE TANK, IT WAS ABOUT A FOOT ON EACH SIDE OF THE TANK. House by house, room to room, they find lone fighters who would rather die than give up. SOUNDBITE SERGEANT JOSEPH ALVEY, ALFA COMPANY, TASK FORCE 2-2, 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION BEFORE THEY WENT IN THEY SAW THIS GUY RIGHT HERE. THEY ENGAGED HIM. An Iraqi Red Crescent convoy reached the hospital on the outskirts of the city, but hasn't been allowed to enter the most devastated area. Aid agencies warn of a humanitarian disaster unfolding. As Iraqi officials begin to account for the toll on taken on civilians...
(Speaking over picture of Qassem Dawoud, National Security Advisor)
Iraq's national security advisor declared that the massive military operation had been accomplished. BRIDGE: THE "MISSION ACCOMPLISHED" STATEMENT IS DISPUTED BY AMERICAN COMMANDERS AS FIERCE FIGHTING CONTINUES THROUGHOUT THE CITY. THE US VICTORY -- WHEN IT'S FINALLY DECLARED -- WILL COME AT A COST: DOZENS OF AMERICAN DEAD AND HUNDREDS MORE SERIOUSLY INJURED....
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The US military hospital in Germany has been overflowing with casualties airlifted out of Iraq -- the vast majority as a result from the fighting in Fallujah. Super: Time Magazine But as insurgents face a crippling defeat in the Sunni stronghold, violence continued to grip the northern city of Mosul... US and Iraqi troop reinforcements have been called in, determined to quell the violence, and to ensure that the city does not become another Fallujah.))

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Vice President Dick Cheney says "he feels fine" after a short visit to the hospital today.
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Cheney was hospitalized for about three hours -- after experiencing shortness of breath. The Vice-President has a history of heart trouble. The White House doctor said that tests have ruled out *heart or lung trouble,* but he suspects that Cheney has a *respiratory infection.* Cheney has had four heart attacks, although none as vice president.
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[Diet-Author]

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A new diet that takes its cues from FOUR-thousand years ago is hitting the scene.
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Jordan Rubin developed a diet using only foods that he says were made by God. The Maker's Diet uses the bible as a guide to a healthier lifestyle.
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((JORDAN RUBIN/AUTHOR:WHAT I FOUND WAS THAT IF YOU STUDY HISTORY 4000 YEARS AGO AND YOU LOOK AT CULTURE. WHAT THE ISRAELITES ATE AND HOW THEY LIVED VERSES HOW THE EGYPTIANS AND OTHER CULTURES LIVED, I WAS ABLE TO EXTRAPOLATE AND FIND PRINCIPLES THAT WERE APPLICABLE IN MODERN DAY LIFE.))
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Rubin was afflicted by Crohn's disease as a teenager and he says his diet was what healed him. After he recovered from his illness Rubin began traveling and promoting the Maker's Diet.
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Rapper O-D-B dies at his studios in New York,
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and a bizarre smuggling story, as a little girl is stashed inside a pinata.
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((Hey, everybody. Travis Wells here in the News 7 Sports office. Coming up later, the Canes blow thru Virginia with way too many big plays, William & Mary boots JMU into an Atlantic 10 tie, and Fleming battles Byrd for the Blue Ridge. Plus, Truex is the Busch series champ. All that and more on the way in sports.)) [ODB-Obit]

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Rapper O-D-B has died after collapsing inside his Manhattan studio. He was 35-years-old.
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His record label says he'd complained of chest pains before collapsing. O-D-B, whose real name was Russell Jones, was a founding member of the hip-hop group-- the Wu-Tang Clan, although HE was frequently in trouble with the law ranging from traffic violations to drug possession. O-D-B would have turned 36 on Monday.
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U-S Border Patrol inspectors say it's one of the most unusual smuggling cases they've ever seen.
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Agents say they were unloading some pinatas from a suspect vehicle, when they found a four or five-year-old girl inside one of the pinatas. Officials say this is part of a growing problem with young children being smuggled into the U-S.
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((ADELE FOSANO/U.S. BORDER PATROL: UNTIL THE RECENT MONTHS THE TREND TYPICALLY WAS HALF-AND-HALF MALE AND FEMALE AND RARELY TO SEE CHILDREN. NOW WE'RE SEEING A HIGHER RATE OF DESPERATION AND USING MUCH MORE DANGEROUS METHODS, WHICH WE'RE EXTREMELY CONCERNED ABOUT.))
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The two U-S citizens who tried to smuggle the little girl in the pinata had their car seized, but were NOT prosecuted.
Officials say they just have too many other cases to try.
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[Flag-House]

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A suburban Chicago family is using their home to honor Americans in Iraq who never made it home.
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Deirdre *Tanaka* and her daughter Adrienne placed 1,161 of the 12-hundred flags they ordered in their lawn, as a reminder of the true cost of war. The Tanakas say they've been working on the display for about two weeks and it's created quite a stir in their neighborhood.
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((DEIRDRE-"A LOT OF PEOPLE JUST DRIVE BY, SOMETIMES WITH SOMEWHAT OF A HOSTILE LOOK AS IF THEY DON'T WANT TO BE REMINDED THAT THERE ARE REAL SACRIFICES GOING ON BY THESE SOLDIERS." ))
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Tanaka says she knows the pain of losing a loved one in wartime, because her brother was killed in the Vietnam War. So she says, as the death toll rises, so too will the flag display, until the last soldier comes home.
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Still ahead on the newscast, sunny skies and comfortable temperatures will stick around for tomorrow. We'll have your full forecast in a few minutes.
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and some of America's treasures will soon be on display in Southside.
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[Narrows-Police]

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Narrows Police have some bragging rights. Apparently their cruisers are the best looking in the nation.
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Law and Order Magazine gave Narrow Police first place for the graphic design on its police cars. The town received a plaque, plus a picture and write-up in the national magazine. The police chief thought up the design which originally was NOT liked by the officers. But after the award... they quickly changed their tunes.
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((BENJI RATCLIFFE: YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO RIDE AROUND IN SOMETHING THAT LOOKS GOOD AND I THINK THE CAR REFLECTS ON THE COMMUNITY ALSO. YOU HAVE A GOOD LOOKING CAR I JUST THINK IT LOOKS GOOD FOR THE COMMUNITY. ))
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Town Police also received a 400 dollar check, which they went ahead and donated to the new Veteran's Memorial Park in Giles County.
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[Smithsonian]

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The Virginia Museum of Natural History in Martinsville will now be associated with one of the worlds finest museums.
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The Natural History Museum officially signed-on today as a Smithsonian affiliate. The partnership between the museums will bring Smithsonian exhibits to southwest Virginia and send some of Southside's exhibits to Washington.
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((ALMA DOUGLAS:IT WORKS GREAT FOR US BECAUSE WERE TRYING TO OF COURSE SPREAD THE ARTIFACTS, SMITHSONIAN IS THE NATIONS MUSEUM, AND SO WERE TRYING TO MAKE SURE THAT WE INVOLVE THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN OUR PROGRAMS IN OUR EXPERTISE IN GAINING ARTIFACTS FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES.))
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Virginia's Natural History Museum will retain its own identity but will now have access to more than 142 million objects in the Smithsonian's collection. Nearly 140-museums across the nation are affiliated with the Smithsonian.
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[Stocked-Market]

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Thousands of people packed the Salem Civic Center today for some early holiday shopping.
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The annual Stocked Market is taking place at the center with crafts, food, and other stocking stuffers. The event is not just an opportunity for folks to stock up on holiday gifts -- but also help out charity.
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((NICOLE TERRILL:WE RAISE MONEY FOR THE WOMEN AND CHILDREN ORGANIZATIONS IN THE ROANOKE COMMUNITY. WE RAISE ABOUT A 150-THOUSAND DOLLARS EACH YEAR AND THIS IS OUR 16TH YEAR SO THAT MEANS WE HAVE RAISED ALMOST A MILLION DOLLARS SINCE ITS INCEPTION.))
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Shoppers have one day left to hit the Market. And new this year is the man's room -- complete with a big screen T-V and recliners for those who are a little drained from all the shopping.
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Coming up, Miami ends a two game skid at Virginia, JMU and William & Mary battle for A-10 supremacy, Fleming claims the Blue Ridge and Jeff Gordon talks about taming tire eating Darlington, but first our extra point. Speaking of the Lady in Black,
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Jamie McMurray won today's Busch race at the track, but the day belonged to Martin Truex, Junior who finished 4th. Truex clinched the series title over Kyle Busch. Truex leads by 257 points with one race left.
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[S-Hoos]

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18th ranked Miami ended a two game losing streak this afternoon in Charlottesville by beating 10th ranked Virginia in front of a record Scott Stadium crowd of 63 thousand 701. Steve Mason has the story.
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[WIPE TO ENG!!]
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Plenty of upsets in the top 25. Number 4 Wisconsin got manhandled in East Lansing. Michigan State was all over the Badgers 49 to 14, knocking Wisconsin from the ranks of the unbeaten.
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Carnell Cadillac Williams rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown and Jason Campbell threw for a score on the Plains as Auburn kept its national title hopes alive by pasting Georgia 24 to 6.
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And in Morgantown, Boston College took control of its Big East and BCS destiny by smoking West Virginia 36 to 17. The Eagles returned two punts for TD's in the win.
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[S-JMU]

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James Madison and William & Mary renewed their rivalry today in Harrisonburg with the inside track to the A-10 title at stake.
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The Dukes trailed by a TD late in the 4th quarter, but Justin Riscati hooked up with D-D Boxley on this 27 yard touchdown with only 44 seconds left to tie things at 24.
But the Tribe got in position for a field goal with 5 ticks left. Greg Kuehn knocked it thru into the wind
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from 47 yards out as William & Mary won in dramatic fashion 27 to 24.
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[S-Fleming]

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In the high school ranks, William Fleming and William Byrd settled the Blue Ridge District title tonight at Victory Stadium.
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The Colonels were primed and ready for the senior night showdown against the Terriers.
Keith Smith's troops got on the board early in the second quarter. Dere Hicks hands off to Mijuan Curtis. Curtis shows off his speed and takes it to the house 50 yards on the score. It was 6-nothing Fleming.
Byrd's defense rose up later in the quarter. After a Colonel TD was called back, Hicks gets picked off by Stephen Marcum who turns in a nice return.
But Fleming found the endzone one more time before the half.
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Jerome Fleming gets in from a couple of yards out as the Colonels win the district 27 to nothing and will now head to Amherst next week in the playoffs.
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In other action today, Gretna whipped Appomattox 39 to 7, William Campbell took out Buckingham 62 to 6. It was GW-Danville over Halifax 33 to nothing. Parry McCluer was a 24-6 winner over Wilson Memorial. And EC Glass knocked off Franklin County 22 to 13.

[S-Nascar]

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Ryan Newman and Jimmie Johnson paced today's Happy Hour at Darlington for tomorrow's Southern 500. Jeff Gordon is gunning for his 7th Darlington victory in the race, but Gordon has recorded 2 straight DNF's at the Lady in Black.
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[S-Volley]

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Cave Spring is the Region III Volleyball champ after sweeping Rustburg tonight three games to none. The Knights will now host Magna Vista on Tuesday night in the state quarters while the Red Devils head to Region IV champ Lee County.

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A world record fell in the Netherlands, along with MILLIONS of dominos.
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A Dutch group set a new world record in domino toppling on Friday. Nearly four-million dominoes toppled, after singer Shania Twain pushed the red button to start the cascade. However, there was a small glitch when the dominoes did not fall immediately. But after a slight push, it all came tumbling down. (------------)