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News 7 at five is next-
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The woman we've told you about with all those pets will have to give them up.
Plus a visitor from Pennsylvania is killed in Danville.
And the debate over black english in school makes it to Washington.
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Wx-Heads
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Temperatures will drop quickly this evening, and a cold rain is on the way tomorrow.
The forecast ahead.

MEDICAL-HEADS


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Today's big medical news-- the country's medical experts tackle the long-brewing
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debate over just when women should start planning their mammography screenings.
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The Franklin County animal breeder charged with neglecting her pets, will not be allowed to keep them.
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5-Green


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Goood Evening I'm Jean Jadhon.
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The Franklin County breeder accused of neglecting and mistreating her animals is no longer allowed to own dogs or cats.
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This afternoon, a General District Court judge took more than a hundred animals away from Valery Green... and awarded them to the Humane Society.
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Witnesses testified that the animals were not kept after and that feces was strewn across her home and yard.
Green says she'll appeal the decision.
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The Humane Society can not put any of the animals up for adoption until the appeal is heard.
Green is expected to appear in CIRCUIT court in two weeks... where she'll face criminal animal cruelty charges.
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5-Danville-Murder


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A Pennsylvania man looking for work was shot and killed last night in Danville.
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19-year old Derrick Lavar Crawford died quickly from a gunshot wound to the chest.
It happened around 10 at an apartment on Ferry Road.
Police say Crawford was staying in Danville with a cousin while job hunting.
Authorities say two black males were seen running from the area, but do not have any suspects.
This is the second murder in Danville in less than two weeks.
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5-Parents-Rights


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A battle is shaping up over a proposed change to Virginia's Constitution.
It would simply guarantee parents the right to direct the upbringing and education of their children.
Opponents are concerned the wording would open schools and child protective services up to legal challenge by angry parents.
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((GOV. GEORGE ALLEN: IT IS NOT MY INTENT TO, NOR ANYBODY WHO'S PROPOSING THIS TO HAVE ANY SORT OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY INCLUDING ABUSE OF CHILDREN TO BE SOMEHOW SANCTIONED BY THIS.))
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Lieutenant Governor Don Beyer says he thinks most senators oppose the measure.
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((LT. GOV. DON BEYER: THAT DOESN'T MEAN IT WON'T PASS THOUGH. BECAUSE I THINK EVERYONE IS AFRAID THAT THERE WILL BE SOME TELEVISION AD IN SOME CAMPAIGN THAT SAYS, YOU KNOW, "JOHN DOE VOTED AGAINST PARENTS' RIGHTS TO BE INVOLVED IN THEIR CHILDREN'S UPBRINGING." YOU CAN DEMAGOGUE IT AND SOUND BITE REAL EASILY. BUT YOU STILL HAVE TO LOOK DEEPER AND SAY WHAT'S THE WISE LAW HERE?))
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In fact, in a Senate vote today on when it would be considered, 22 of 40 senators sided with the bill's sponsor.
Martinsville's Roscoe Reynolds was one of two Democratic defectors in an otherwise party line vote.
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5-Ebonics


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The sparks are flying in Washington over ebonics- or slang in school.
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Oakland California school officials are defending a decision to train teachers in Black English.
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((CAROLYN GETRIDGE/OAKLAND SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT: OUR CURRENT EDUCATION PRACTICE SYSTEM WILL NOT PREPARE MANY AFRICAN AMERICANS AND OTHER MINORITY STUDENTS TO PERFORM AT HIGH LEVELS OF ACHIEVEMENT.))
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Opponents say students of all races should conform to standard english in school.
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((AMOS BROWN: WE SPEAK THAT BROKEN LANGUAGE AT HOME. MARTIN LUTHER KING SPOKE IT AT HOME AND AT MOREHOUSE, BUT WHENEVER HE WENT TO HARVARD OR TO YALE OR PRINCETON YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT HE TALKED SO MUCH HE COULD TALK THE HORNS OFF A BILLYGOAT.))
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The senate panel is trying to determine if integrating ebonics into education helps or hurts the ability to learn standard english.
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Straight ahead on NEWS-7 at FIVE-- The jury was supposed to get the Simpson case today, but lawyers are still delivering their closing arguments.
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And the president called her a "remarkable American" -- today the first female Secretary of State is sworn in.
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Depression commonly occurs during pregnancy-- but is it reasonable to take anti-depressants without risking developmental problems for your baby?
That's one topic, on Health Check. 2-SHOT
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Patrick is checking out one place to watch the Superbowl on Sunday--
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His live report from Hooters, when we come back. cc sponsor

5-Albright


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Madeleine Albright made history today-
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becoming the first female Secretary of State-
Albright says America is strong but warned we must still work on ties with the world.
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((MADELEINE ALBRIGHT/SECRETARY OF STATE: IF WE ARE COMPLACENT OR TIMID OR UNWILLING TO LOOK BEYOND OUR BORDERS OUR CITIZENS WILL NOT PROSPER AND THE FRAMWORK OF AMERICAN LEADERSHIP AND FOUNDATION OF AMERICAN SECURITY COULD CRUMBLE WITH THE 21ST CENTURY SPEED.))
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Albright is the highest ranking women ever to hold a position in a presidential cabinet.
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5-Simpson


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Don't believe the evidence- That's the plea from defense attorneys in the O-J Simpson case.
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The're going through physical evidence piece by piece.
Lawyers told the jury most of it was either tainted by police or doesn't point to Simpson as the killer.
It's part of the defense closing arguments-
The jury was supposed to get the case today, but defense lawyers said they will need the full day to finish their closing arguments.
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5-Rail-Merger


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The three eastern railroads involved in a bidding war are at least talking about TALKING.
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C-S-X and Conrail responded to an invitation from Norfolk Southern and prodding from federal regulators.
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Last fall C-S-X and Conrail announced their merger plans.
That prompted a counteroffer from N-S and a subsequent stalemate.
N-S fears a combination between it's cross- state rival and Conrail will cut it out of the northeastern rail markets Conrail dominates.
N-S has roughly 35 hundred employees in this area.
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It generated a little controversy, and now it's part of our community-- we're talking about the restaurant Hooters-- That's where we find Patrick Evans.
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5-HOOTERS


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The Superbowl is coming up this weekend, and that means parties--lots of them. DOUBLE BOX JEAN/PATRICK
The new Hooters restaurant is gearing up for a big crowd, and Patrick Evans is there to see what special plans they have for the big game.
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In tonight's two Minute ticker-- superbowl hype continues...

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On Health Check-- Some encouraging findings to report-- in AIDS treatment.
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Plus-- a controversial announcement today from the government-- with the National Cancer Institute taking a stance on when women should start getting mammograms.
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((THE CURRENT DATA DO NOT SUPPORT MAMMOGRAPHIC SCREENING FOR WOMEN IN THEIR FORTIES ))
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5-Breast-Cancer


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Everyone agrees that women in their fifties should get regular mammograms-- because they save lives.
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But there's been a great deal of controversy over whether women in their FORTIES should have mammography screening.
So the National Cancer Institute convened a panel of experts to review all the scientific data.
The panel could not make an across the board recommendation for screening women in their forties-- and instead, recommended that women educate themselves-- and make their own decisions.
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((DR, LEON GORDIS/JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY: WE BELIEVE THAT THE BEST RECOMMENDATION THAT WE CAN MAKE IS TO PROVIDE WOMEN WITH THE BEST AND HIGHEST QUALITY INFORMATION ABOUT ABOUT THE POTENTIAL RISKS AND BENEFITS OF MAMMOGRAPHIC SCREENING IN THE 40'S SO THAT WOMEN IN THAT AGE GROUP CAN TAKE THAT INFORMATION AND WITH THE AID OF A PHYSICIAN OR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER OR OTHER COUNSELOR, CONSIDER HOW THESE HOW THE INFORMATION ON RISK AND BENEFIT, TRANSLATE FOR THEMSELVES. ))
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The outcome does little to put this controversy to rest.
And the American Cancer Society continues to maintain that women in their forties should have mammograms.
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The panel is also recommending that if a woman does chose to be screened by mammography in her forties-- then third party payers should cover the costs-- as should health maintenance organizations.

5-Prozac


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Women who have had to take anti-depressants during pregnancy and are worried about potential side effects can rest easy.
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At least according to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine-- that finds no harm to children whose mothers took prozac during pregnancy.
The researchers also report: no link to any behavioral or physical abnormalities was found even if women took antidepressants during the early part of pregnancy.
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5-Depression


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People suffering with depression often go untreated.
That's according to a panel of experts reporting in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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15 percent of men and 24 percent of women will suffer from depression at some time in their lives-- but the disease is often unrecognized by patients and doctors.
The panel faults inadequate insurance coverage and barriers put up by managed care organizations-- in keeping many patients from getting proper treatment.
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5-AIDS-Research


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While it's nothing concrete-- there's more hopeful news in the fight against AIDS.
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It's the most significant sign to date that the AIDS drugs known as protease inhibitors may actually eliminate the AIDS virus in human tissue.
Renowned AIDS researcher David Ho conducted five biopsies on AIDS patients who started taking protease inhibitors shortly after they were infected.
At a conference last night, Ho announced that ALL the samples had NO detectable levels of HIV in lymph tissue from the large intestine and semen.
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((DR. ANTHONY FAUCI/NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH: I LOOK UPON THIS AS ANOTHER STEP IN THE DIRECTION OF TRYING TO COMPLETELY SUPPRESS OR GET RID OF THE VIRUS. YOU DON'T TALK ABOUT CURES UNTIL YEARS FROM NOW.))
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But protease inhibitors are not miracle drugs-- some patients have already lost their response to them.
And scientists have yet to determine if the virus still lurks in the brain or other lymph tissues.
Still, the announcement caps a year of good news, in the fight against AIDS.
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5-Whooping-Cough


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Health officials in Virginia are warning that the number of cases of whooping cough in the state was the highest in 26 years.
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There were 102 cases of the children's disease reported last year-- compared with 31 cases in 1995.
Whooping cough is an airborne disease and can be transmitted by sneezing and coughing.
At first, it resembles a cold-- but severe coughing, vomiting and exhaustion can develop.
Parents need to make sure their children's vaccination schedule is up to date.
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5-Bad-Breath


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What's the best way to treat bad breath?
A group of researchers from the University of California School of Dentistry intend to find out.
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They're launching the first scientific research into cures for bad
breath--- which afflicts 25 million Americans.


As part of their research they're looking into claims that certain mouthwashes can cure bad breath.
Problems in the nasal passages, respiratory tract, lungs and gastrointestinal tract can all be causes of bad breath.
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Let's turn now to sports-- where the Virginia Cavaliers are back on the winning track with a big win in the A-C-C last night.
ANCHOR=Connie

MIke Stevens has highlights as well as a local connection to the Superbowl.

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Welcome everybody to the Thursday evening two minute sports ticker.
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It has been another busy day in New Orleans for the Patriots and Packers.
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For starters, both teams worked out this morning for about two hours at their respective practice sites in town.
Drew Bledsoe and Brett Favre also made a joint appearance for the Miller Lite most Valuable player announcement.
Not surprisingly, Favre walked away with the trophy.
And while that was taking place, Emory & Henry student Harold Lester was hanging out with Joe Namath and Franco Harris.
The Glade Spring, Virginia native is one of six finalists trying to win Super Bowl tickets for life.
He beat out more than a million others to make it to New Orleans, but he failed to open the right turnstile to win the grand prize.
But he is still thrilled to be in New Orleans for the week and headed to Sunday's game free of charge.
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And in one late racing note, Indy car driver Davy Jones crashed during practice today at the Disney World Speedway.
His condition was originally listed as critical, but has just been updated to SERIOUS with head injuries.
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S5-Stuff


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The Virginia Cavaliers got back in groove last night with a 68-to-64 win over Georgia Tech.
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Harold Deane was back in the house following his one game suspension not being enrolled enough academic hours at this start of this semester.
The Cavs were hot out of blocks as Courtney Alexander nails the jumper for the early lead, but he would later leave the game after re-injuring his ankle.
Then watch the ball movement as Deane hits Roanoker Curtis Staples, who in turn goes inside for Norman Nolan for the jam. He finishes with 16.
But the Jackets hung on like velcro. Kevin Morris kicks to Matt Harpring who spots up for the 3. Harpring knocked in 29 on the night.
Gary Saunders then hits this double clutch J on the baseline and Tech trailed by just 3.
Then off the turnover, Eddie Elisma pushes it ahead to Kevin Morris who finds Harpring for the hoop and the harm.
But Virginia kept its poise. Harold Deane scores 3 of his 13 points
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as Virginia moves to 3 and 4 in the ACC with the 68-64 win.
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Tonight night at eight, you can catch the ACC game of the week as second ranked Clemson hosts fourth ranked Wake Forest right here on Your Hometown Station.
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And Roy Stanley is at Liberty University for tonight's showdown between the Flames and Virginia Tech Hokies.
Highlights at 10 and 11pm.
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More News 7 at five with Jean Jadhon is coming your way right after this break.
Have a great night everybody. take a break

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A new species of dinosaur extinct for about 120-million years was discovered in Britain.
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The first pieces of the 26-foot long creature were unearthed from clay cliffs off England's southern coast as long ago as 1978--
But now there are enough fossil bones to form a complete skeleton.
The dinosaur has been named Neo-Venator Suh-lar-ee.
It is the first European member of a "super family" of upright standing carnivores.
The skeleton is 70 percent complete and in unusually good condition.It'll be on display in a new dinosaur museum.
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Tonight on NEWS-7 at SIX..
It's not unusual finding a Bible in a motel room.
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But Keith, in this case it's a Bible college.
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Jean, the Breckbill Bible College is now in its second semester in Wythe County.
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The school purchased the old Gateway Motel at Graham Forge and moved from Pennsylvania, where it trained students in Christian education for 40 years.
Thirteen students moved with it and are living on campus, in what were once motel rooms.
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Now it's actively seeking local residential AND commuter students.
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Tracy Altizer got a campus tour this week and will have more on the story on News-7 at Six.
ANCHOR=Jean


That's it for NEWS-7 at FIVE-- for more news later tonight-- full screen
join Connie Stevens for the region's first local primetime newscast, NEWS-7 Primetime-- tonight at 10 on WEFC. Thanks for watching, GOodnight. ANCHOR=Jean
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