WDBJ 7 morning news for 08/05/96

06:00-01

Headlines

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Coming up on News 7 Mornin', The pilot of flight 800 is found in the remains of the cockpit, still strapped in his seat.
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And two people die in separate accidents in Southwest Virginia over the weekend.
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Crash-Investigation

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An arduous task is getting under way for T-W-A Flight 800 crash investigators.
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SUPER=03-East Moriches, NY

Searchers have already recovered the body of the pilot of the doomed jumbo jet -- still strapped in his seat.
And they recovered the remains of the flight engineer.
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SUPER=03-Smithtown, NY;

Thirty-six bodies are still missing.
The aircraft went down carrying 230 people.
Officials aren't expecting any dramatic results immediately from the tangled section of cockpit wiring and instruments raised from the sea over the weekend.
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WIPE WIPE WIPE
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SUPER=03-Pittsburgh/Home Video;

In Pennsylvania, a veteran stunt pilot performing in an air show lost control of his biplane and nose dived into the Ohio River.
Thousands of people were watching the show over downtown Pittsburgh when it happened, including the pilot's wife.
Search crews will continue searching for the pilot's body today.
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L'Burg-Fatal

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TAPE# 96-65
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A Roanoke man was killed in a single- vehicle accident in Campbell County yesterday.
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57- year- old William Watkins Lee was driving his pickup truck eastbound on Route 4-60, near Lynchburg, when he wrecked.
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((J.B. MURRAY/STATE POLICE: ACCORDING TO WITNESSES IT RAN OFF THE RIGHT SHOULDER OF THE ROAD, OVERTURNED, KILLING THE DRIVER.))
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Lee died at the scene.
The accident happened around 12:20.
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wythe-fatal

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A Wytheville man was killed last night when his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck.
State police say 25-year old Timmy Lee Blessing was driving at a high rate of speed on Route 52 North in Wythe County when he ran into a pickup truck.
The accident happened about nine o'clock.
Blessing died about an hour later at Wythe County Community Hospital.

Olympics

ANCHOR=Beth
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GRAPHIC=olympic bombing

The only public suspect in the FBI's case of the bombing at Centennial Park in Atlanta has returned home.
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SUPER=03-Atlanta;
Richard Jewell went home with his attorney yesterday.
Although no charges have been filed against Jewell, his lawyer says they have hired a criminal specialist.
Jewell denies he had anything to do with the bombing.
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((WATSON BRYANT/ATTORNEY: RICHARD IS INNOCENT, RICHARD IS MAD. WE HAVEN'T HEARD ANYTHING FROM THE FBI SINCE YESTERDAY....BECAUSE IT SEEMS TO BE PRUDENT WE HAVE BROUGHT IN A CRIMINAL SPECIALIST, SO WE GOT JACK MARTIN. HOPEFULLY IT WON'T BECOME MORE SERIOUS THAN IT ALREADY IS..." ))
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The F-B-I says it has other suspects, but no names have been released.
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Engel

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TAPE# 96-54
GRAPHIC=Lawsuit

A former ticket agent is suing an airline for pregnancy discrimination.
Tammy Engel claims Mesaba (MUH-SAH-BAH) Northwest Airlink at the Roanoke Regional Airport fired her because she was pregnant.
Her attorney says Engel had a flawless employment record before she lost her job last year.
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Grimes says his client is seeking restitution.
No court date has been set.
Company officials were not available for comment.

1-Sports

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Time now for sports-- in the Roanoke Valley, baseball fans came out to support the home team on the junior level. Steve Mason explains.
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Dole

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Republican Presidential Candidate Bob Dole heads to Chicago today where he plans to unveil his economic package.
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Dole is expected to propose a 15 percent across-the-board tax cut.
Aides say he will suggest a big capital gains tax cut, repeal the 19-93 tax increase on certain Social Security benefits and a 500-dollar-per-child tax credit.
The package is priced at 548 billion dollars over six years.
This announcment is an about-face for Dole, who has often favored cutting the deficit over cutting taxes.
The White House calls the 15 percent cut a gimmick.
And Vice President Gore says Dole's plan would "blow a hole in the deficit."
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allen

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Governor George Allen won't be among the ten governors asked by the Republican National Committee to address next week's Republican National Convention.
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The head of the state G-O-P says Allen never lobbied for the speaking engagement.
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The Governor will have a more low profile role as one of several caucus chairmen for the Dole campaign.
Allen's press secretary says the governor was scheduled to speak, but the convention decided to focus on nonelected "regular" people.

Mark-Warner

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U-S Senate hopeful Mark Warner says when it comes to the welfare bill, he does have a few reservations.
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SUPER=03-Roanoke Co./Last Week;

Warner made the comments while campaigning through the Roanoke area.
He toured the Brambleton Center trying to pick-up more votes and a last minute game of basketball.
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SS=Warner, Mark

A News-7/Mason Dixon poll released last week, revealed less than 30 percent of voters would back him for the Senate.
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His opponent Senator JOHN Warner will be in Roanoke later today.
The Senior Senator is meeting with Congressman Bob Goodlatte.
John Warner also has scheduled stops in Lynchburg, Lexington and Buchanan.

Armory

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Federal money may be on the way to spruce up a Southside National Guard Armory.
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SUPER=03-Danville;

Congress has agreed to provide nearly one-point eight million dollars for long term expansion and renovation of the Squire National Guard Armory in Danville.
Congressman L- F Payne says a variety of changes are in store for the 25-year old facility.
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(REP. L. F. PAYNE/D-NELSON CO.: IT WILL PROVIDE A MUCH BETTER PLACE FOR THE
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Payne credits Senator Chuck Robb and Delegate Whitt Clement for securing additional funds.
Danville has also committed 50-thousand dollars toward the project.
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The congressional money for the renovation is part of a bill that must be signed by the President-- who's expected to give his approval.

Common-Sense

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After you get rid of debts like credit cards, AND set aside some money in an emergency fund, you're probably ready to start investing.
Len Besthoff has an easy way to get started in this week's edition of Common Sense.
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2-Scores

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Salem Avalanche hurler Luther Hackman pitched a no-hitter last night before the home crowd.
It was the first no-hitter in the Carolina League this season.
For that score and others from the majors, let's check out the boards.
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HOW TO SPOT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY -Stranger enters neighbors house when unoccupied. -Anyone removing car accessories, license plates or gas -Anyone peering into parked cars or houses -Apparent business transactions conducted from vehicle. -Loitering around schools, parks, & secluded areas. -Vehicles with one or more persons parked at unusual hours -Sound of breaking glass or loud explosive noises. -Persons being forced into vehicles
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2Headlines
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Here's a look at today's top stories.
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The pilot of TWA Flight 800 is found in the remains of the cockpit still strapped in his seat.
Investigators say the cockpit is a mangled mess of metal and wires and is hardly recognizable.
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The only public suspect in the bombing at Centennial Park in Atlanta returned to his apartment.
Still, no charges have been filed against Richard Jewell...
Now he and his attorney have hired a criminal specialist.
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Plus, Bell Atlantic introduces it's own internet service to individuals and businesses.
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And that's what's making news on this Monday August 5th. News 7 Mornin will be right back.

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TWA-CRASH

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Investigators are making major strides in the T-W-A Flight 800 investigation.
A large section of cockpit from the jumbo jet has been recovered from the ocean floor off Long Island.
Divers have also retrieved the bodies of the pilot and flight engineer.
Mike Taibbi reports.
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Economic-Plan

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Republican Presidential Candidate Bob Dole unveils his latest economic plan later today.
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Aides say Dole will propose a 15 percent across-the-board tax cut.
He's also expected to propose a big capital gains tax cut, repeal of the 19-93 tax increase on certain Social Security benefits and a 500-dollar-per-child tax credit.
The expected announcment is considered an about-face for Dole, who in the past favored cutting the deficit over cutting taxes.
The White House calls the 15 percent cut a gimmick.
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Lawsuit

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Was a airline ticket agent dismissed because she was pregnant?
Tammy Engel claims that's why Mesaba (MUH-SAH-BAH) Northwest Airlink at the Roanoke Regional Airport fired her.
Engel's attorney says she had a flawless employment record before losing her job last year.
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Grimes says his client is seeking restitution.
Company officials were not available for comment.

Wheaties-Box

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The gold, silver, and bronze medals have all been handed out-- and now, some American athletes have been awarded the ORANGE.
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SUPER=03-Atlanta;

Sprinter Michael Johnson, Decathlete Dan O'Brien, Swimmers Tom Dolan and Amy Van Dycken (Dike-en), as well as the entire US woman's gymnastics team will get their faces on Wheaties boxes.
This is the first time General Mills has picked more than one Olympian to pose on the box of the "Breakfast of Champions."
Former Cereal heroes Bruce Jenner and Mary Lou Retton unveiled the new boxes which should be on the shelves in a week.
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3-Sports

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In other sports--Steve Mason has highlights from the majors and some special inductions to the baseball hall of fame.
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Jewell

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Olympic bombing suspect Richard Jewell, has returned home.
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SUPER=03-Atlanta;

He did so with his attorney yesterday.
Jewell is the only public suspect in the FBI case for the bombing at Centennial Park at the Olympics July 27th.
No charges have been filed against Jewell.
He and his lawyer continue denying he had anything to do with the bombing.
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The F-B-I says it has other suspects, but no names have been released.
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Dukakis-Car

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Former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis and his wife are suffering from mild cases of whiplash after a car accident yesterday.
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SUPER=03-Boston/Yesterday;

Police in Boston say it happened when a Ford Escort driven by Kitty Dukakis went out of control and struck a center guard rail.
Both were treated at a Boston hospital for whiplash.
A state policeman said neither drugs nor alcohol appeared to be involved in the accident.
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Bell-Atlantic

ANCHOR=beth
NEWSCAST=am
WRITER=lbe
TAPE# 96-62
GRAPHIC=Bell Atlantic Logo

A major player has thrown its hat into the ever-changing telecommunications ring.
The latest de-regulation act is blurring the differences between cable television companies, phone companies, and internet service providers.
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SUPER=04-Bell Atlantic Video;

Last week Bell Atlantic, one of the largest phone companies in our area, introduced its own Internet service.
It's already in Baltimore and Washington D-C.
Bell Atlantic has made it a priority to have information accessible on local points of interest, such as Washington's tourist sites and the Redskins.
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((GWEN KETCHAM/BELL ATLANTIC: WE TRIED TO FIND ALL THE LOCAL CONTENT WE COULD. SO THAT WHEN SOMEBODY GETS ON THE NET, THEY CAN NOT ONLY GET ONLY GET WORLD INFORMATION, BUT THINGS ABOUT THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY. THEY CAN KEY INTO COMMUNITY EVENTS, RESTAURANTS IN THE AREA, MOVIES AND MOVIE LISTINGS. THEY CAN GET INVOLVED WITH THEIR FAMILIES.))
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The service is being marketed to individuals and businesses.
Bell Atlantic has not said when this service might be coming to our area.
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Fire-Training

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TAPE# 96-55
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Bedford County fire fighters let a house burn yesterday.
Not to worry-- the blaze was part of a training exercise for volunteer departments in the county.
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SUPER=03-Bedford Co.;

This house was scheduled to be demolished so county officials took the opportunity to use it as a training exercise.
Fire fighters used the first day of a two day training event to prepare for the big fire.
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((DAVE NICHOLS/BEDFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY: WE ACTUALLY FILLED THE STRUCTURE WITH ARTIFICIAL SMOKE AND ALLOWED THE STUDENTS TO CRAWL AROUND BECAUSE WHEN YOUR INSIDE THERE YOUR BLIND. WE WANTED THEM TO GET USE TO THEIR EQUIPMENT AND THEIR SKILLS BEFORE WE INTRODUCED THEM TO FIRE.
AS VOLUNTEERS THEY'RE NOT DOING THIS EVERYDAY AS A CAREER. SO WE LIKE TO GIVE THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO HONE THEIR SKILLS PRIOR TO THE EMERGENCY INCIDENT.))
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About 10 volunteer departments participated in the training exercise.
The house was allowed to burn to the ground.
The lot will be cleared, and a new building will be built in it's place.
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FLYING-ACES

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TAPE# 96-66
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Some aviators in Pulaski County have their eyes on the sky, but their feet firmly planted on the ground. Denise Allen took a flight with the Flying Aces and has this report.
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These are the Flying Aces.
Members rent a lot at the New River Valley Industrial Park, where every weekend they take to the air.
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The planes are built from kits.
And each member takes pride in the finished product.
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SOT tape 1 10:13:42
IN Q=glue it, cover it
((ROGER VASS/FLYING ACES: GLUE IT, COVER IT, PUT A MOTOR ON IT. PUT A RADIO IN AND GET IT TO DO WHAT YOU WANT IT TO DO. IT'S A FANTASTIC FEELING TO SEE IT LIFT OFF THE GROUND.))
RUNS=:11
OUT Q=to see it lift
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SOT stand up tape 2 11:08:54
DENISE ALLEN/NEWS 7 REPORTER: THE AERONAUTIC ACROBATICS ARE AMAZING, BUT YOU DON'T BECOME A TOP GUN OVER NIGHT.
IT TAKES A LOT OF TRAINING TO BECOME A MODEL PILOT.
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SOT TAPE 2 11:16:16
IN Q=PULL THE STICK
((PULL THE STICK BACK TO YOU. VERY GOOD. HOLD IT THERE.))
RUNS=:05
OUT Q=HOLD IT THERE

Trainers instruct new pilots like me with linked radio remote controllers.
If the student is heading for a crash the trainer assumes control.
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SOT
IN Q=
(( ))
RUNS=:02
OUT Q=

The Flying Aces are 40 members strong.
They say the model plane clubs are cropping up all over the country.
And they're hoping more people will take to the sky by joining their club.
Denise Allen News 7.))

4-Scores

ANCHOR=bETH
NEWSCAST=AM
WRITER=sma
TAPE#none
GRAPHIC=mlb

Onto sports where -- Jay Buhner (BYOO'-nur) hit his 200th career home run as Seattle stopped Detroit's six-game winning streak.
For that score and others from the diamond, let's check out the boards.
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SOT
IN Q=FIRST SCORE
SUPER=#556;
SUPER=X5010;
SUPER=0091-j/Seattle/9//Detroit/3////Minnesota/6/j/Boston/13///;
SUPER=x5009;
SUPER=0091-/Baltimore/2/j/Cleveland/14////California/1/j/Toronto/7///;
SUPER=X5009;
SUPER=0091-j/New York/5//Kansas City/3////Chicago/5/j/Texas/9///;
SUPER=X5009;
SUPER=0091-/Milwaukee/2/j/Oakland/4///;
SUPER=X5009;
SUPER=0092-/Pittsburgh/2/j/Philadelphia/4////Cincinnati/3/j/Montreal/7///;
SUPER=x5009;
SUPER=0092-j/St. Louis/4//New York/2////San Francisco/6/j/Houston/7///;
SUPER=X5009;
SUPER=0092-j/Atlanta/6//Los Angeles/4///j/Colorado/6//Chicago/1///;
SUPER=X5009;
SUPER=0092-/Florida/4/j/San Diego/6///;
SUPER=X5011;
SUPER=0093-/Kinston/1/j/Salem/4//Hackman No
Hitter/j/Lynchburg/10//Winston-Salem/3///;
RUNS=:45

6-WEATHER

ANCHOR=Larry
NEWSCAST=MORN
WRITER=CRO
TAPE#NONE

ESS C
(FORECAST HIGHS)

LIVELINE OR ESS C
(SATELLITE OR NATIONAL OUTLOOK MAP)

(ROANOKE FORECAST/GREENBRIER FORECAST)
SUPER=X5000; SET DISSOLVE
SUPER=314-Early Fog/Variable Clouds/83-87/Some Clouds/Late Fog/65-69;
SUPER=315-Partly/Cloudy/82-86/Partly/Cloudy/63-67;
SUPER=#555; RESET
ESS C
(EXTENDED)

SPONSOR CLOSE
COMM BREAK

cutin

ANCHOR=Larry
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=none
TAPE#none
GRAPHIC=NONE
SUPER=X5000;SET DISSOLVE
SUPER=314-Early Fog/Variable Clouds/83-87/Some Clouds/Late Fog/65-69;
SUPER=315-Partly/Cloudy/82-86/Partly/Cloudy/63-67;
SUPER=#555;RESET