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NOON-HEADLINES

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A major White House announcement on the war in Bosnia.
A historic Papal visit to the U-N.
And the clean-up begins in the wake of Hurricane Opal.
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The News is next.
Stay with us.

2OPAL


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Hurricane Opal, which is now a tropical depression, is responsible for three deaths.
The powerful storm crashed into the Florida panhandle last night with winds reaching as high as 144 miles an hour.
It then roar through Albama.
Hundreds of homes in both states were destroyed or sustained major damage.
The storm also knocked out power to almost a million homes in five states.
Opal was the strongest hurricane to hit the Gulf coast since Camille in 19-69.
Art Rascon has more from Panama City, Florida.
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Flooding


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Here in western Virginia the remnants of hurricane Opal have brought high winds and periods of heavy rain.
Some small streams have left their banks, but so far there are no reports of severe flooding.
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Joe Dashiell has been following the storm's progress through the Roanoke Valley this morning.
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Melanie, we're enjoying a break in the weather right now, but since the bands of rain began moving through our area, we have seen some heavy precipitation, and damaging winds.
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((The water is rising in western Virginia. while periods of heavy rain are creating substantial run-off, most of the area's creeks and streams remain within their banks.
High winds hold the potential to damage power lines, but so far Appalachian Power reports only scattered outtages.
National Weather Service Forecasters in Blacksburg say we can expect more of the same as the storm continues to move northward.
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((MIKE GILLEN/NAT. WEATHER SERVICE HYDROLOGIST: WE WILL EXPERIENCE LIGHT RAIN GENERALLY, PROBABLY THROUGH MID- AFTERNOON, WITH PERIODS OF HEAVY RAIN IN THESE SPIRAL BANDS AS THEY CONTINUE TO MOVE NORTH. WE'RE LOOKING GENERALLY FOR RAINFALL IN THE ONE TO TWO INCH RANGE OVER THE WHOLE AREA WITH SPOTS UP TO FOUR INCHES IN SOME OF THE HEAVIER BANDS.))
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Reports from Galax indicate that four streets have been blocked off there... where the storm drains have been unable to handle the run- off.
But Melanie there are no reports of any injuries, or serious problems there. Q&A
(WILL THIS RAINFALL RELIEVE DROUGHT CONDITIONS FOR WESTERN VIRGINIA'S FARMERS?)


Accident


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The rain may have been the reason a small Toyota compact car spun out of control, and flipped several times on Interstate 81 this morning.
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Stephanie Rico (Reek-oh) was driving the car and was transported to Lewis Gale Hospital.
It happened near the Dixie Caverns Exit in the northbound lanes.
Police say the car hydroplaned, flipped and landed in the median.
The hospital will not release information on Rico's condition. No charges have been filed.
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clinton


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Three years of bloody fighting in the Balkans appears to be over.
President Clinton today announced a Bosnia cease-fire agreement.
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He says the truce between the governments of Bosnia, Croatia and Serbia will take effect October 10th.
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((THIS IS AN IMPORTANT MOMENT IN THE PAINFUL HISTORY OF BOSNIA. TODAY THE PARTIES HAVE AGREED TO PUT DOWN THEIR ARMS AND ROLL UP THEIR SLEEVES AND WORK FOR PEACE. WE NEED TO BE CLEAR EYED ABOUT THIS. WHAT MATTER IS WHAT THE PARTIES DO, NOT IMPLY WHAT THEY SAY. ))
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The President also says the three sides have agreed to hold peace talks in the United States.

Pope


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Pope John Paul spoke to the U-N General Assembly today, for the first time in 16 years.
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The (PAY-pil) papal pilgrimage comes during the 50th anniversary of the world body.
John Paul told the U-N members that rich countries must do more to help the poor.
Later today the Pope will celebrate Mass at Giants Stadium in New Jersey.
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NOBEL-PRIZE


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An Irish poet is the winner of this year's Nobel literature prize.
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The Swedish Academy selected (SHAY'-mus HAY'-nee) Seamus Heaney, saying he's being honored "for works of lyrical beauty and ethical depth." Some of his works explore the political turmoil of Northern Ireland.
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Still to come -- O-J Simpson has his say,
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and two men use a brick and a knife to make off with some cash from a Lynchburg restaurant.
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OJ


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O-J Simpson is now telling his side of the story.
He phoned C-N-N'S Larry King Live last night saying he's angry over what he called the misconceptions caused by prosecutors.
He says they constantly distorted the evidence to make him look bad.
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((OJ SIMPSON:THROUGHOUT THE CASE, IT'S BEEN MISREPRESENTATION TIME AND TIME AGAIN. PEOPLE COME HOME FROM WORK AND THEY HEAR THEM ELABORATING ON THESE MISREPRESENTATIONS. LISTEN TO WHAT THE WITNESSES SAY, LISTEN TO WHAT THEIR TESTIMONY IS AND NOT WHAT MARCIA CLARK TOLD YOU. ))
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Simpson also said he saw his children, Sydney and Justin last night for the FIRST time since he was released from jail.
He said the visit was quote, "Great."

Shoney's-Robbery


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Police are looking for two men who wanted in connection to the armed robbery of a Lynchburg restaurant.
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At about ten o'clock last night, the suspects tossed a brick through the window of the Shoney's on Langhorne Road, and then held a knife to the cashier's throat.
Police say the men made off with an underdetermined amount of cash.
No one was injured.
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Rabies


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A cat bite has led to rabies shots for three members of a Brookneal family and staff members at a Lynchburg animal hospital who treated the cat.
State health officials say the eleven- year- old cat bit its owner last month and was found to have rabies when it died last week.
All those who came into contact with the unvaccinated cat now have to undergo a series of shots to prevent catching the fatal disease.
Another cat owned by the family also was not vaccinated and had to be put to sleep.
State law requires all dogs and cats four months and older to have current rabies vaccinations.


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Up next -- a proposed new hospital in the New River Valley wins another battle,
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and a pop icon comes to the Hill City.
Do you recognize this man?
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Legal-System


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The O-J Simpson trial is over, but the questions are just beginning over its implications to the judicial system.
Joining us now to answer some of those questions is John Keyser, co-ordinator of the criminal justice program at Roanoke College. 2-shot q&a
Welcome.
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(Do we need to re-evaluate the jury system?)



(What about sequestration, doing you think it's necessary?)



(Can people who can afford to pay more, get better legal representation?)



(Did Judge Ito act properly in this case?)



(Your evaluation of the defense?)



(Your evaluation of the prosecution?)



(Do you think we'll see the issue of race pop up in more cases?)



(O-J now faces wrongful death suits by the Brown and Goldman families. In

order for him to lose, all there has to be is a PREPONDERANCE of evidence. Yet, in order for him to win his criminal case, there had to be reasonable doubt. In other words, he could be found guilty in the civil case on LESS evidence then his criminal case. What are your feelings on that?)

Radford-Hospital


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A controversial plan for a new hospital in the New River Valley clears another hurdle.
The Southwest Virginia Health Systems Agency last night recommended Radford Community Hospital be allowed to build a replacement facility.
Kimberly McBroom has the story.
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(( H-S-A's board of directors approved Radford Community Hospital's plan to build a new facility--replacing its current out-dated one.
The decision came as no surprise to hospital officials.
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The final price tag would run close to 80-million dollars-- which opponents argue is too much.
But the board voted down Montgomery Regional and Pulaski Community Hospitals' counter proposal to build a smaller facility in Radford.
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Dux says they plan to discuss their case again before a fact finding hearing officer in more detailed presentation.
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((KIMBERLY MCBROOM/NEWS 7: THIS STILL ISN'T THE OFFICIAL END OF THE HOSPITAL BATTLE. THE BOARD'S RECOMMENDATION NEXT GOES TO THE STATE HEALTH COMMISSIONER. HIS DECISION HIS DUE DECEMBER EIGHTH. KIMBERLY MCBROOM, NEWS 7. ))
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Stocks


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On Wall Street at noon, the Dow was DOWN three points.
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Stick around. We'll have the latest on the major league playoffs,
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and who's hot and who's not in country.
The C-M-A awards, next, on News 7 at Noon.
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Frerotte


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It's official -- Gus Frerotte will remain the Washington Redskins starting quarterback.
Coach Norv Turner says Frerotte will keep the starter's job as long as he plays well.
Heath Shuler is recovering from a sprained shoulder suffered in the season opener last month.

Baseball


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The New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians are one win away from an American League playoff showdown. ESS/FULL
Cleveland beat Boston last night 4 to nothing.
It was the New York Yankees over Seattle 7 to 5 in a playoff record 15 innings.
In the National League, Cincinnati beat Los Angeles 5 to 4.
And Atlanta defeated Colorado 7 to 4.

Nascar


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Hurricane Opal soaked the track and washed out Winston Cup Qualifying at Charlotte.
Now the track is shooting for noon tomorrow.
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Several teams tried to test the water, but they soon found themselves running for cover.
When the rain stops, defending race champ Dale Jarrett hopes to improve on his qualifying effort from a year ago when he started 22nd.
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cma


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The Grand Ole Opry rocked last night with performances from Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, Vince Gill and many others.
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Gill took home Male Vocalist of the Year.
Song of the Year went to Gretchen Peter's "Independence Day."
But Alison (KRAUSE) Krauss was the big winner at the 29th Annual Country Music Association Awards.
She took the Horizon award, for best new performer, also Single of the Year, and Female Vocalist of the Year.
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Brady


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Here's the story...of a man named Barry.
Barry Williams, better known as "Greg Brady" of "The Brady Bunch," was in Lynchburg last night.
Steve Smallshaw has the story.
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More than twenty years after "The Brady Bunch" died its sitcom death, America's favorite television family lives on in re-runs and hit movies.
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So too does Greg Brady.
41- year- old actor Barry Williams has spent his life on the stage from t-v to Broadway, but he always will best be remembered for his role as the oldest Brady son.
Unlike some actors, Williams doesn't shun his alter- ego Greg...and in fact has turned his Brady past into a popular standup routine that is making the tour of college campuses.
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Williams wowed the crowd with bits of Brady trivia and clips from the t-v show.
Since the audience was too enthralled for us to get a reaction, we can only imagine the reviews went something like this. 16:44:15//16:54:40//16:44:45 ((IT'S FANTABULOUS. REAL NEATO! LIKE WOW! THAT'D BE OUTTASIGHT!))
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Why have the Brady's remained so popular over the years?
Maybe Greg has the answer.
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((Even after twenty- five years of re-runs, movies and books, the Brady magic is still going strong. Especially when you consider this: filming of "The Brady Bunch Movie Part Two" begins in January. Steve Smallshaw, News7, Lynchburg.))
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That's it for News 7 at Noon. Thanks for joining us. SS=NONE
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