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RIGHT NOW ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY: TRAGEDY IN COLORADO.
THIS MORNING, THE MAN ACCUSED OF OPENING FIRE IN A CROWDED MOVIE THEATER IS SET TO MAKE HIS FIRST COURT APPEARANCE--
AS AUTHORITIES RELEASE NEW DETAILS ON A POSSIBLE MOTIVE BEHIND THE ATTACK.
PLUS, FACING FINES.
NEW INFORMATION ON THE PENALTIES PENN STATE WILL HAVE TO PAY IN THE WAKE OF THE JERRY SANDUSKY CHILD SEX ABUSE SCANDAL.
AND-- DEALS BY THE DAY!
FROM JEWERLY TO HANDBAGS--
AND NEW TECHNOLOGY--
AN NBC-2 CONSUMER ALERT -- THE BEST DAYS TO GET THE BIGGEST DISCOUNTS.
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THE COMMUNITY OF AURORA, COLORADO ARE REMEMBERING THOSE LOST IN THE MOVIE THEATER SHOOTING FRIDAY.
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE GATHERED---LIGHTING CANDLES AND LAYING FLOWERS FOR THE 12 PEOPLE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES.AND THE NEARLY 60 OTHERS WHO WERE INJURED,
AND DOZENS REMAIN IN THE HOSPITAL THIS MORNING.
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THANKS FOR BEING WITH US HERE ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
IT'S MONDAY JULY 23RD.
I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
AND I'M CLAY MILLER.
JUST A SOMBER WEEKEND AS THIS STORY CONTINUES TO DEVELOP.
THIS MORNING--
THE SHOOTING SUSPECT JAMES HOLMES WILL APPEAR BEFORE A JUDGE AT 9-30 THIS MORNING IN ARAPAHOE COUNTY.
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CHARGES AREN'T EXPECTED TO BE FILED AT THIS EARLY STAGE.
A LIVE LOOK OUTSIDE THE THEATER IN AURORA WHERE THE SHOOTING TOOK PLACE.
THE HEARING IS INTENDED TO ADVISE HOLMES THAT HE IS THE FOCUS OF THE INVESTIGATION AND TO SET CONDITIONS FOR HIS CONTINUED DETENTION.
EVENTUALLY, HOLMES WILL ALMOST CERTAINLY BE CHARGED AND HE WILL HAVE TO ENTER A PLEA.
IF HE PLEADS NOT GUILTY BY REASON OF INSANITY, OR IF HIS ATTORNEYS ARGUE THAT HE IS INCOMPETENT TO STAND TRIAL, PROCEEDINGS COULD STRETCH OUT FOR MONTHS OR YEARS.
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MEANTIME-- NEW DETAILS ARE COMING IN AS A POSSIBLE MOTIVE FOR THE MASSACRE AT THE SHOWING ON THE "DARK KNIGHT RISES".
POLICE SAY HOLMES HAD HIS HAIR PAINTED RED AND HE SAID HE WAS THE JOKER, THE ENEMY OF BATMAN.
INSIDE HOLMES' APARTMENT WAS A BOOBY-TRAP -- EQUIPPED WITH AN ARSENAL OF WEAPONS-- INCLUDING CHEMICALS, EXPLOSIVES, AND 6 THOUSAND ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION.
IT TOOK BOMB EXPERTS HOURS TO DISMANTLE AND DISPOSE OF THE MATERIAL.
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Today's Weather Story
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
It looks like another day of rain and storms is in the works for Southwest Florida as the atmosphere remains overloaded with tropical moisture.
We'll start the day under a partly cloudy sky along with some very mild temperatures in the upper 70s and lower 80s. Also, look for some pockets of isolated, spotty rain moving from south to north.
By the late morning hours through the early afternoon, we'll see more rain develop as the atmosphere starts to heat up. Keep in mind that some of the rain could be quite heavy, and we'll also see the potential for some very intense lightning and gusty winds.
It appears the best chance of rain for most of us will be from the mid morning through the mid afternoon.
Tonight will be pretty quiet in terms of our rain chances. Otherwise, our sky will stay partly cloudy, and temperatures will only cool to the mid to upper 70s.
On Tuesday we may start out with some morning coastal showers and then some rain and storms by the late afternoon. Rain chances will also be a few notches lower Tuesday, so the rain won't be nearly as widespread.
The tropical moisture we'll have had for a few days will head for the exit gates Wednesday as a layer of dry, stable air settles over Southwest Florida, reducing our rain chances and bringing some pretty toasty temperatures.
For the first part of the week , temperatures will range from the upper 80s and lower 90s, but as soon as the drier air arrives, our afternoon highs will be a few degrees above average with most spots seeing mid to upper 90s. The heat index will be in the 100-105 range.
Our rain chances look to stay fairly low through the upcoming weekend.
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ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA IS OFFERING WORDS OF HOPE TO THE COLORADO COMMUNITY--
HE FLEW TO AURORA LAST NIGHT TO VISIT THE VICTIMS AND FAMILIES.
I confessed to them that words are always inadequate in these kinds of situations, but that my main task was to serve as representative for entire country and let them know that we are thinking about them at this moment and will continue to think about them each and every day.
MITT ROMNEY, IN SAN FRANCISCO LAST NIGHT, SAYS THE PRESIDENT'S VISIT WAS QUOTE "THE RIGHT THING."
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THE MOVIE MASSACRE IN COLORADO HAS BROUGHT UP THE ISSUE OF GUN CONTROL.
WE CHECKED.AND HERE IN FLORIDA.
EVEN IF YOU HAVE THE PROPER PERMIT.
YOU CAN'T TAKE A CONCEALED WEAPON EVERYWHERE.
THEY'RE BANNED FROM CERTAIN PLACES LIKE SCHOOLS, BARS, AND GOVERNMENT OFFICE.
BUT *MANY* PLACES - INCLUDING MOVIE THEATERS -- ARE FAIR GROUND--
UNLESS A SIGN IS POSTED.
SOME PARENTS SAY THAT'S DISTURBING.
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"i understand for protection and everyone has the right, but there are certain places it's really not appropriate."
PARENTS SAY IN LIGHT OF THE SHOOTING THEY HOPE THOSE GUN CARRIERS OBEY THE SIGNS.
AND KEEP THEIR WEAPONS AT HOME.
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NEW THIS MORNING--
THE MAN ACCUSED OF GOING ON A VIOLENT CRIME SPREE IN LEE COUNTY IS SCHEDULED TO BE ARRAIGNED TODAY.
DETECTIVES SAY ANTONIO THOMAS TERRORIZED FIVE WOMEN IN NINE DAYS BACK IN JUNE.
LAST MONTH HIS ATTORNEY ENTERED A PLEA OF NOT GUILTY.
THIS MORNING, THE JUDGE IS EXPECTED TO SET A NEW COURT DATE.
THE STATE FILED 14 CHARGES AGAINST THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA MAN.
THE MOST SERIOUS CHARGE: SECOND DEGREE MURDER IN THE DEATH OF 61 YEAR OLD PHYLLIS STEIN.
HE'S ACCUSED OF PICKING HER UP IN CAPE CORAL, KILLING HER, AND DUMPING HER BODY BEHIND AN AUTO ZONE IN NORTH FORT MYERS.
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MORE FALL-OUT FROM THE PENN STATE SCANDAL THIS MORNING--
THE N-C-DOUBLE-A IS CALLING A PRESS CONFERENCE TO ANNOUNCE ITS SANCTIONS AGAINST THE UNIVERSITY.
IT'S ALL STEMMING FROM A REPORT THAT FOUND THAT TOP UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS BURIED CHILD SEX ABUSE ALLEGATIONS AGAINST NOW-CONVICTED JERRY SANDUSKY.
NBC-2 ANCH
OR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH HAS THE LATEST FROM SOURCES FAMILIAR WITH THE CASE AND HOW THE SCHOOL IS BEING HIT IN A SIGNIFICANT, UNPRECEDENTED WAY.
STACEY.
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THE N-C-DOUBLE-A SAYS IT'LL LEVY "CORRECTIVE AND PUNITIVE MEASURES" AGAINST THE UNIVERSITY.
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DETAILS WILL COME OUT AT 9 THIS MORNING.
ONE SOURCE SAYS THE SCHOOL WILL BE HIT WITH FINES IN EXCESS OF 30-MILLION-DOLLARS.
IT APPEARS, ACCORDING TO MULTIPLE SOURCES, THAT PENN STATE WILL NOT FACE THE DEATH PENALTY.
AS OF LATE LATE NIGHT, THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT SAID THEY HAVE NOT BEEN TOLD WHAT THE PUNISHMENT WILL BE.
THIS IS ALL APART OF THE FALLOUT FROM HOW THE UNIVERSITY HANDLED FORMER ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH JERRY SANDUSKY.
HE WAS CONVICTED LAST MONTH OF SEXUALLY ABUSING 10 BOYS.
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MEANTIME, THAT ICONIC STATUE OF LONGTIME COACH PATERNO WAS REMOVED SUNDAY MORNING.
CREWS COVERED IT WITH A TARP AND BROUGHT IN A FORKLIFT TO MOVE THE 900-POUND FIGURE.
THE UNIVERSITY SAYS THE STATUE WILL BE STORED IN A "SECURE LOCATION."
THE LIBRARY AT PENN STATE ALSO BEARS PATERNO'S NAME.
THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT SAYS THAT WILL REMAIN.
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COUNT ON NBC-2 TO HAVE THE DETAILS FROM THE PRESS CONFERENCE THAT'S EXPECTED TO START AT 9AM.
LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM,
STACEY DEFFENBAUGH.
NBC-2.
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FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE BEING MADE THIS MORNING FOR A MAN WHOSE BODY WAS FOUND FLOATING IN THE EVERGLADES.
A 66-YEAR-OLD PALM BEACH GARDENS MAN JUMPED INTO WATER IN THE EVERGLADES AND DIDN'T RESURFACE.
RESCUERS FOUND HIS BODY ON SUNDAY.
COAST GUARD HELICOPTERS SPOTTED WILLIAM CRICK'S BODY AROUND NOON IN OYSTER BAY.THAT'S ABOUT 40 MILES SOUTHEAST OF CHOKOLOSKEE.
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LOOKING AHEAD--
TODAY WE SHOULD LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CONTROVERSIAL "OPEN MIC" INCIDENT THAT'S ROCKING CAPE CORAL CITY HALL.
CITY MANAGER JOHN SZERLAG IS EXPECTED TO MAKE HIS FIRST PUBLIC STATEMENTS ABOUT THE INCIDENT AT MONDAY'S COUNCIL MEETING.
SOME STAFF MEMBERS ALLEGEDLY MADE CONTROVERSIAL COMMENTS ABOUT TWO ELECTED OFFICIALS DURING A CLOSED-DOOR MEETING IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
TURNS OUT THE MIC WAS LEFT ON, AND THE COMMENTS WERE AIRED LIVE ON T-V.
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HAPPENING TODAY--
FORT MYERS CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WILL TALK BUDGET THIS MORNING DURING A WORKSHOP.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TELL NBC-2 THEY'RE WORKING WITH ABOUT AN 80 MILLION DOLLAR OPERATING BUDGET.
THE PLAN IS TO PROVIDE THE SAME SERVICES THEY HAVE NOW.
WE'RE ALSO TOLD THE POLICE DEPARTMENT COULD SEE SOME ADDITIONAL MONEY, BUT NOT FOR MORE OFFICERS.
THE COUNCIL ALSO PLANS TO DISCUSS THE MILLAGE RATE AND THE 5-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN.
THE MEETING STARTS AT 9AM.
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WE'RE JUST 34 DAYS OUT NOW FROM THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION!
AND TAMPA POLICE ARE PREPPING FOR PROTESTORS OUTSIDE THE TAMPA BAY TIMES FORUM.
THEY'VE SPENT MORE THAN 13 AND A HALF MILLION DOLLARS SO FAR ON BIG-TICKET SECURITY ITEMS, INCLUDING 200 BICYCLES, 13 ELECTRIC ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES AND ONE ARMORED TRUCK.
TAMPA IS GETTING 50-MILLION DOLLARS IN TAXPAYER MONEY TO HELP WITH SECURITY.
BACK IN 2008.PROTESTORS SMASHED CARS AND POLICE WERE FORCED TO USE PEPPER SPRAY ON THE CROWD IN SAINT PAUL MINNESOTA.
HUNDREDS WERE ARRESTED OVER A FEW DAYS.
THE TAMPA CONVENTION RUNS AUGUST 27-31.
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THIS MORNING WE REMEMBER THE VICTIMS OF THE COLORADO SHOOTING THAT INCLUDE A NAVY SAILOR A SIX YEAR OLD GIRL, AN AIR FORCE RESERVIST AND TWO YOUNG MEN WHO DIED SHIELDING THEIR GIRLFRIENDS FROM BULLETS. FATHERS, SONS, DAUGHTERS EACH WITH THEIR LIVES CUT SHORT.
YOU'RE WATCHING NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
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Full Forecast
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
It looks like another day of rain and storms is in the works for Southwest Florida as the atmosphere remains overloaded with tropical moisture.
We'll start the day under a partly cloudy sky along with some very mild temperatures in the upper 70s and lower 80s. Also, look for some pockets of isolated, spotty rain moving from south to north.
By the late morning hours through the early afternoon, we'll see more rain develop as the atmosphere starts to heat up. Keep in mind that some of the rain could be quite heavy, and we'll also see the potential for some very intense lightning and gusty winds.
It appears the best chance of rain for most of us will be from the mid morning through the mid afternoon.
Tonight will be pretty quiet in terms of our rain chances. Otherwise, our sky will stay partly cloudy, and temperatures will only cool to the mid to upper 70s.
On Tuesday we may start out with some morning coastal showers and then some rain and storms by the late afternoon. Rain chances will also be a few notches lower Tuesday, so the rain won't be nearly as widespread.
The tropical moisture we'll have had for a few days will head for the exit gates Wednesday as a layer of dry, stable air settles over Southwest Florida, reducing our rain chances and bringing some pretty toasty temperatures.
For the first part of the week , temperatures will range from the upper 80s and lower 90s, but as soon as the drier air arrives, our afternoon highs will be a few degrees above average with most spots seeing mid to upper 90s. The heat index will be in the 100-105 range.
Our rain chances look to stay fairly low through the upcoming weekend.
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION?
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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11 PEOPLE ARE CONFIRMED DEAD AFTER AN EARLY MORNING CRASH IN SOUTH TEXAS THIS MORNING.
THE FRONT END OF THIS WHITE PICKUP IS ALMOST UNRECOGNIZABLE.
12 PEOPLE WERE HURT.
POLICE SAY ALL THE VICTIMS WERE IN THE SAME FORD F-250 PICKUP.
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CLEAN UP CREWS WILL BE MOVING A PRETTY BIG MESS OUT OF CENTRAL FLORIDA.
AN OLD HOSPITAL WAS REDUCED TO RUBBLE IN LESS THAN 10 SECONDS.
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ORMOND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PROVIDED SERVICE FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS.
A NEW FACILITY OPENED A FEW MONTHS AGO, AND THE EMPTY BUILDING WAS NO LONGER NEEDED.
A SERIES OF CONTROLLED DETONATIONS COLLAPSED THE SUPPORTING COLUMNS, AND THE SEVEN-STORY STRUCTURE CAME DOWN EXACTLY AS PLANNED.
THE IMPLOSION WAS HELD SUNDAY MORNING TO AVOID DISRUPTING TRAFFIC AND NEARBY BUSINESSES.
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THE CITY OF BONITA SPRINGS WILL HOLD AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP THIS WEEK.
PART OF THE DISCUSSION WILL INCLUDE REVITALIZING OLD 41 AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOOLS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR DOWNTOWN.
THERE WILL ALSO BE A PORTION ALLOTED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT.
THE MEETING IS TOMORROW FROM 9 A-M TO 1 P-M AT CITY HALL.
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A CONSUMER ALERT TO TELL YOU ABOUT THIS MORNING CONCERNING GROUND BEEF THAT MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA.
THE 85-PERCENT-LEAN GROUND BEEF IS PRODUCED AT CARGILL'S PLANT IN PENNSLYVANIA.
WE DID SOME DIGGING AND FOUND THAT NO BEEF FACILITIES OR FEED LOTS ARE IN FLORIDA--
BUT IT IS ONE OF NORTH AMERICA'S LARGEST BEEF PROCESSORS.
CONSUMERS SHOULD CHECK THEIR GROUND BEEF FOR "USE OR SELL BY" DATES BETWEEN MAY 29 AND JUNE 16.
REFUNDS WILL BE OFFERED FOR GROUND BEEF WITH THOSE DATES THAT IS RETURNED.
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INSTEAD OF USING TOXIC DRUGS TO FIGHT CANCER. CANADIAN RESEARCHERS ARE WORKING ON A VACCINE TO HELP THE BODY HEAL ITSELF.
SCIENTISTS ARE CREATING A PERSONALIZED VACCINE THAT USES THE IMMUNE SYSTEM TO FIGHT CANCER.
SO FAR IT'S WORKED IN MICE.
IT WOULD MIX A PATIENT'S TUMOR WITH A VIRUS THAT TARGETS AND KILLS CANCER CELLS.
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"Your immune system is an amazing part of your body. It's the reason you're able to stay on the planet because it's constantly evolving to fight infections. So what we're trying to do is just to educate to constantly fight cancers."
THE CANADIAN RESEARCHERS SAY A SIMILAR VACCINE TO THEIRS COULD BE TESTED IN CLINICAL TRIALS IN THE NEXT YEAR.
THEIR VACCINE COULD BE READY FOR TESTING IN A FEW YEARS.
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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A DEAL ONLINE?
WELL FINDING THE CHEAPEST PRICE MAY DEPEND ON WHAT *DAY* YOU BUY IT!
THIS NEW WEBSITE CALLED EXTRA "BUX" SPELLED B-U-X DOT COM TRACKS WHAT THEIR CUSTOMERS ARE SHOPPING FOR. AND WHEN. AND ALSO THE PRICE HISTORY OF THE ITEMS.
THEY FOUND THAT THE BEST DAY OF THE WEEK TO GET A DEAL ON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS. IS ON A MONDAY.
SAME DAY FOR VIDEOGAMES AND TV'S.
ANOTHER ITEM COMMONLY PURCHASED ONLINE, JEWELRY-- IS BEST ON HUMPDAY--WEDNESDAY.
WHILE BEST DAY TO BUY A BOOK. SATURDAYS!
AND IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A HOME APPLIANCE, HOLD OFF UNTIL SUNDAY.
IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A NEW HANDBAG ONLINE.
YOU CAN SAVE AN AVERAGE OF 36 PERCENT BY GRABBING THAT NEW CLUTCH ON A THURSDAY.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT
NEXT ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY --
THE GOLISANO CHILDREN'S MUSEUM HAS A NEW PROGRAM REACHING OUT TO THEIR TINIEST GUESTS-
TODDLERS.
JUST AHEAD.
NBC-2 TELLS YOU FIRST WHAT YOU AND YOUR TODDLER WILL GAIN FROM FROM THE EARLY LEARNING ADVENTURE.
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IF YOU NEED TO WALK OUT THE DOOR - WE CAN STILL MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN THE KNOW TODAY -
TUNE US IN ON WAVV 101.1 - WE ARE LIVE FROM 6-7!
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TIME NOW TO SAY HELLO AND GOOD MORNING TO OUR NBC2 FACEBOOK FRIEND OF THE DAY.
THIS IS OF DEBBIE WEEKS OF NAPLES.
GREAT TO SEE YOU - THANKS FOR WATCHING AND CONNECTING WITH US ON OUR NBC2 NEWS FACEBOOK PAGE.
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS LIKE US - AND YOU COULD BE NEXT!
DEBBIE - HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY!
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Day Planner
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
It looks like another day of rain and storms is in the works for Southwest Florida as the atmosphere remains overloaded with tropical moisture.
We'll start the day under a partly cloudy sky along with some very mild temperatures in the upper 70s and lower 80s. Also, look for some pockets of isolated, spotty rain moving from south to north.
By the late morning hours through the early afternoon, we'll see more rain develop as the atmosphere starts to heat up. Keep in mind that some of the rain could be quite heavy, and we'll also see the potential for some very intense lightning and gusty winds.
It appears the best chance of rain for most of us will be from the mid morning through the mid afternoon.
Tonight will be pretty quiet in terms of our rain chances. Otherwise, our sky will stay partly cloudy, and temperatures will only cool to the mid to upper 70s.
On Tuesday we may start out with some morning coastal showers and then some rain and storms by the late afternoon. Rain chances will also be a few notches lower Tuesday, so the rain won't be nearly as widespread.
The tropical moisture we'll have had for a few days will head for the exit gates Wednesday as a layer of dry, stable air settles over Southwest Florida, reducing our rain chances and bringing some pretty toasty temperatures.
For the first part of the week , temperatures will range from the upper 80s and lower 90s, but as soon as the drier air arrives, our afternoon highs will be a few degrees above average with most spots seeing mid to upper 90s. The heat index will be in the 100-105 range.
Our rain chances look to stay fairly low through the upcoming weekend.
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ALL CLEAR, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
ROADS ARE ALL CLEAR - NO ACCIDENTS OR ROAD BLOCKS TO REPORT.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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NEW THIS MORNING--
THE GOLISANO CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF NAPLES IS REACHING OUT TO THEIR TINIEST OF VISITORS, TODDLERS.
NBC-2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK TELLS YOU FIRST ABOUT THE NEW PROGRAM AND HOW YOUR LITTLE ONE WON'T BE THE ONLY ONE WHO BENEFITS.
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ANGELA BRINTNELL CHERISHES THE TIME SHE AND LITTLE MAYLI SPEND TOGETHER.
"She's my only girl, so i try to spend as much time with her. I feel a bond with her because she is a girl."
A BOND THAT HAS THE DUO ALWAYS LOOKING FOR MORE WAYS TO PLAY AND LEARN.
"it's a really fun age where she's just a sponge, she's absorbing everything right now."
AND STARTING NEXT MONTH THE TWO WILL HAVE A NEW OPPORTUNITY TO DO JUST THAT.
THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF NAPLES WILL OFFER A NEW LEARNING ADVENTURE FOR THEIR TINIEST GUESTS. TODDLERS.
"It starts to introduce them to group activities. It's also time for them to spend exclusively with their moms."
IT'S CALLED "TODDLER AND ME."
FROM NATURE TO ANIMALS, EACH WEEK WILL OFFER AN EARLY LEARNING ADVENTURE--
EXPLORING MONTHLY THEMES THROUGH STORIES, MUSIC, MOVEMENT AND CRAFTS.
"They think they're playing, but their learning. Haha."
AND ANGELA AND MAYLI SAY YOU CAN COUNT THEM IN!
"Anything that can get parent interaction with their children especially at the toddler age."
BUT TO
I'd absolutely be involved with something like that."
IN NAPLES, DANIELLE KOLENIAK NBC-2.
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EACH SESSION RUNS FOUR WEEKS.
IT'S 80-DOLLARS FOR MEMBERS AND 160-DOLLARS FOR NON-MEMBERS.
SPACES ARE LIMITED, SO IT'S RECOMMENDED YOU REGISTER AHEAD OF TIME.
TO FIND OUT HOW, GO TO OUR WEBSITE AT NBC-2.COM AND CLICK NEWSLINKS.
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TIME RIGHT NOW:
YOUR TOP STORIES AT 6-30 JUST AHEAD--
YOU'RE WATCHING NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
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TRAGEDY IN COLORADO… WE REMEBER THE VICTIMS THIS MORNING IN THE MASS SHOOTING AT A MOVIE THEATER --- THIS AS THE SUSPECT IS SCHEDULED TO APPEAR IN COURT.
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PLUS, FACING FINES.
PENN STATE UNIVERISITY GETTING HIT WITH MORE THAN 30 MILLION DOLLARS AFTER THE FALL-OUT FROM THE JERRY SANDUSKY CHILD SEX ABUSE SCANDAL.
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A.J. Boik, we will remember.
Jesse Childress, we will remember.
Gordon Cowden, we will remember.
THE NAMES OF THE 12 LOST IN THE SHOOTING AT A COLORADO MOVIE THEATER BEING REMEMBERED BY THE STATE'S GOVERNOR AND THE COMMUNITY.
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE GATHERED---LIGHTING CANDLES AND LAYING FLOWERS LAST NIGHT---
NEARLY 60 OTHERS WHO WERE INJURED,
WHILE DOZENS REMAIN IN THE HOSPITAL THIS MORNING.
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THANKS FOR BEING WITH US HERE ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
IT'S MONDAY JULY 23RD.
I'M CLAY MILLER.
AND I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
JUST A SOMBER WEEKEND AS THIS STORY CONTINUES TO DEVELOP.
THIS MORNING--
THE SHOOTING SUSPECT JAMES HOLMES WILL APPEAR BEFORE A JUDGE AT 9-30 IN ARAPAHOE COUNTY.
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HOLMES WON'T BE CHARGED TODAY -- PROSECUTORS HAVE THREE DAYS TO FILE
THE ACTUAL CHARGES:
AT LEAST 71 OF THEM, ONE FOR EACH VICTIM, AND PROBABLY MORE.
TWELVE PEOPLE DIED, AND SEVERAL OTHERS ARE HOSPITALIZED IN CRITICAL
CONDITION WHEN THE GUNMAN OPENED FIRE IN A CROWDED MOVIE THEATER SHOWING THE LATEST BATMAN MOVIE, "THE DARK KNIGHT RISES."
IN THE MONTHS BETWEEN THIS WEEK'S ARRAIGNMENT AND THE EVENTUAL TRIAL, HOLMES
COULD FACE A COMPETENCY EVALUATION.
WE'RE TOLD THE SUSPECT IS NOT COOPERATING WITH AUTHORITIES AND IS IN SOLITARY CONFINEMENT.
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MEANTIME-- NEW DETAILS ARE COMING IN AS A POSSIBLE MOTIVE FOR THE MASSACRE.
POLICE SAY HOLMES HAD HIS HAIR PAINTED RED AND HE SAID HE WAS THE JOKER, THE ENEMY OF BATMAN.
THEY ALSO FOUND A MASK-- POSTERS AND OTHER MEMORABILIA INSIDE--
ALONG WITH A BOOBY-TRAP -- EQUIPPED WITH AN ARSENAL OF WEAPONS-- INCLUDING CHEMICALS, EXPLOSIVES, AND 6 THOUSAND ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION.
IT TOOK BOMB EXPERTS HOURS TO DISMANTLE AND DISPOSE OF THE MATERIAL.
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Today's Weather Story
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
It looks like another day of rain and storms is in the works for Southwest Florida as the atmosphere remains overloaded with tropical moisture.
We'll start the day under a partly cloudy sky along with some very mild temperatures in the upper 70s and lower 80s. Also, look for some pockets of isolated, spotty rain moving from south to north.
By the late morning hours through the early afternoon, we'll see more rain develop as the atmosphere starts to heat up. Keep in mind that some of the rain could be quite heavy, and we'll also see the potential for some very intense lightning and gusty winds.
It appears the best chance of rain for most of us will be from the mid morning through the mid afternoon.
Tonight will be pretty quiet in terms of our rain chances. Otherwise, our sky will stay partly cloudy, and temperatures will only cool to the mid to upper 70s.
On Tuesday we may start out with some morning coastal showers and then some rain and storms by the late afternoon. Rain chances will also be a few notches lower Tuesday, so the rain won't be nearly as widespread.
The tropical moisture we'll have had for a few days will head for the exit gates Wednesday as a layer of dry, stable air settles over Southwest Florida, reducing our rain chances and bringing some pretty toasty temperatures.
For the first part of the week , temperatures will range from the upper 80s and lower 90s, but as soon as the drier air arrives, our afternoon highs will be a few degrees above average with most spots seeing mid to upper 90s. The heat index will be in the 100-105 range.
Our rain chances look to stay fairly low through the upcoming weekend.
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ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
ROADS ARE ALL CLEAR - NO ACCIDENTS OR ROAD BLOCKS TO REPORT.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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BALLOONS FILL THE COLORADO SKIES TO REMEMBER THE VICTIMS OF THE MOVIE THEATER MASSACRE--
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A SURVIVOR FROM THAT FRIDAY MORNING IS OPENING UP ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED.
PIERCE O'FARRILL TOOK BULLETS TO THE FOOT AND ARM.
SHOTGUN FRAGMENTS WERE LODGED IN HIS CHEST.
HE SAYS HE TRIED TO RUN BUT COLLAPSED IN THE AISLE.
"I thought I was dying. I really thought I was just going to kind of fade away, you know? And then I just kept praying and praying with my face down, my eyes closed. And then he just walked away."
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AND A MOTHER AND SHOOTING VICTIMS GETS ANOTHER BLOW--
AFTER LEARNING HER DAUGHTER DIED THE "DARK KNIGHT RISES SHOWING"
6-YEAR-OLD VERONICA MOSER-SULLIVAN WAS SHOT TO DEATH-- HER MOTHER 25 YEAR OLD ASHLEY MOSER WAS ALSO SHOT IN THE NECK BUT SURVIVED--
SHE'S NOW PARALYZED.
OVER THE WEEKEND FAMILY NOTIFIED HER THAT HER DAUGHTER HAD BEEN KILLED.
THE FAMILY IS NOW RAISING MONEY FOR A FUNERAL.
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PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA IS OFFERING WORDS OF HOPE TO THE COLORADO COMMUNITY--
HE FLEW TO AURORA LAST NIGHT TO VISIT THE VICTIMS AND FAMILIES.
"God bless all who helped to respond to these tragedy. And I hope that over the next several days, next several weeks and the next several months, we all reflect on what we can do about some of the senseless violence the ends up marring this country. But also reflect on all the wonderful people who make this the greatest country on earth."
MITT ROMNEY, IN SAN FRANCISCO ON LAST NIGHT, SAYS THE PRESIDENT'S VISIT WAS QUOTE "THE RIGHT THING."
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THE 4 WEAPONS RECOVERED IN THE DEADLY COLORADO SHOOTING --
ARE POPULAR PURCHASES HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
THIS IS WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE.
A LOCAL GUN EXPERT TELLS NBC2 THESE WEAPONS EASY TO BUY.
AS LONG AS YOU PASS A BACKGROUND CHECK
AND DON'T HAVE A CRIMINAL HISTORY.
THE TOTAL COST FOR ALL 4 IS AROUND 25 HUNDRED DOLLARS.
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17:59/ JOSH HACKMAN/ FOWLER FIREARMS
"you could technically buy all 4 of these in the same day with a permit and leave with them all."
FOWLER FIREARMS IN FORT MYERS SAYS IT DOESN'T ALWAYS SELL TO EVERY CUSTOMER WHO PASSES THE BACKGROUND CHECK.
IF THEIR BEHAVIOR IS OFF --
OR MAKE SUSPICIOUS COMMENTS.THE STORE HAS A RIGHT TO REFUSE THE SALE.
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PENN STATE IS BRACING ITSELF FOR HITS FROM THE NCAA TODAY THAT WILL BE HARDER THAN ANY ON A FOOTBALL FIELD.
COLLEGE SPORTS' GOVERNING BODY IS EXPECTED TO DEAL A SERIES OF HEAVY BLOWS TO THE FOOTBALL PROGRAM
AFTER A REPORT ACCUSED COACH JOE PATERNO AND OTHER TOP UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS OF CONCEALING CHILD SEX ABUSE ALLEGATIONS AGAINST JERRY SANDUSKY.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH HAS THE LATEST FROM SOURCES FAMILIAR WITH THE CASE AND HOW THE SCHOOL IS BEING HIT IN A SIGNIFICANT, UNPRECEDENTED WAY.
STACEY.
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IT APPEARS THIS MORNING, THE SCHOOL WILL NOT FACE THE DEATH PENALTY.
BUT FINES COULD EXCEED 30-MLLION.
SOURCES SAY THE PENALTIES WILL BE UNPRECEEDENTED.
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SPECIFICIS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT 9 THIS MORNING.
ONE SOURCE SAYS WHAT WILL HAPPEN TODAY IS WELL BEYOND WHAT HAS BEEN DONE IN THE PAST AND FAR WORSE THAN CLOSING THE PROGRAM FOR A YEAR.
THE PUNISHMENT IS PART OF THE CONTINUED FALLOUT FROM THE CHILD SEX ABUSE SCANDAL INVOLVING FORMER COACH JERRY SANDUSKY.
HE WAS CONVICTED LAST MONTH OF SEXUALLY ABUSING 10 BOYS.
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THE NEWS OF THE PUNISHMENT CAME OF THE SAME DAY THE ICONIC STATUE OF JOE PATERNO CAME DOWN FROM OUTSIDE THE STADIUM.
CREWS COVERED IT WITH A TARP AND BOUGHT A FORKLIFT TO MOVE IT.
THIS MORNING, THE UNIVERSITY SAYS ITS IN A SECURE LOCATION.
THE LIBRARY AT PENN STATE ALSO BEARS PATERNO'S NAME.
THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT SAYS THAT WILL REMAIN.
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COUNT ON NBC-2 TO HAVE THE DETAILS FROM THE PRESS CONFERENCE THAT'S EXPECTED TO START AT 9AM.
LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM,
STACEY DEFFENBAUGH.
NBC-2.
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NEW THIS MORNING--
THE RANKS OF AMERICA'S POOR ARE ON TRACK TO CLIMB TO LEVELS UNSEEN IN NEARLY HALF A CENTURY.
THAT MEANS GAINS FROM THE WAR ON POVERTY IN THE 1960S ARE BEING ERASED AMID A WEAK ECONOMY AND FRAYING GOVERNMENT SAFETY NET.
ECONOMISTS SAY THE OFFICIAL POVERTY RATE WILL RISE FROM 15 POINT 1 PERCENT IN 2010, CLIMBING AS HIGH AS 15 POINT 7 PERCENT.
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talk over nats make sure it's the choi
A VIGIL TO HELP HEAL.
WE GO TO BREAK REMEMBERING THOSE LIVES LOST IN THE COLORADO THEATER SHOOTING MASSACRE.
YOU'RE WATCHING NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
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Weather Trends
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
It looks like another day of rain and storms is in the works for Southwest Florida as the atmosphere remains overloaded with tropical moisture.
We'll start the day under a partly cloudy sky along with some very mild temperatures in the upper 70s and lower 80s. Also, look for some pockets of isolated, spotty rain moving from south to north.
By the late morning hours through the early afternoon, we'll see more rain develop as the atmosphere starts to heat up. Keep in mind that some of the rain could be quite heavy, and we'll also see the potential for some very intense lightning and gusty winds.
It appears the best chance of rain for most of us will be from the mid morning through the mid afternoon.
Tonight will be pretty quiet in terms of our rain chances. Otherwise, our sky will stay partly cloudy, and temperatures will only cool to the mid to upper 70s.
On Tuesday we may start out with some morning coastal showers and then some rain and storms by the late afternoon. Rain chances will also be a few notches lower Tuesday, so the rain won't be nearly as widespread.
The tropical moisture we'll have had for a few days will head for the exit gates Wednesday as a layer of dry, stable air settles over Southwest Florida, reducing our rain chances and bringing some pretty toasty temperatures.
For the first part of the week , temperatures will range from the upper 80s and lower 90s, but as soon as the drier air arrives, our afternoon highs will be a few degrees above average with most spots seeing mid to upper 90s. The heat index will be in the 100-105 range.
Our rain chances look to stay fairly low through the upcoming weekend.
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION OR CHAR CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
ROADS ARE ALL CLEAR - NO ACCIDENTS OR ROAD BLOCKS TO REPORT.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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THE ANNIVERSARY PASSES--
AND STILL FRIENDS OF AMY PATTERSON HOPE TO FIND NEW ANSWERS.
THE CAPE CORAL MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER SUDDENLY VANISHED LAST JULY.
DETECTIVES BELIEVE PATTERSON'S EX HUSBAND DANIEL PROCTOR -- KILLED HER.
THEN DUMPED THE BODY CLOSE TO THEIR PINE ISLAND HOME.
IT HAS NEVER BEEN FOUND.
A FRIEND OF PATTERSON'S -- BILL HENNESSEY -- HOPES SOMEONE WITH INFORMATION ON WHAT HAPPENED TO HER COMES FORWARD SOON.
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bill hennessey, patterson's friend/49:33
" I think she's almost forgotten. Life goes on. And I'm glad we're doing this interview hoping someone has a piece of new information."
RIGHT NOW, DANIEL PROCTOR IS SITTING IN AN ALABAMA JAIL WITH NO BOND. FACING THEFT CHARGES.
WITHOUT ANY EVIDENCE LINKING HIM TO PATTERSON'S DEATH, DETECTIVES FEAR PROCTOR COULD GET OUT SOON.
CALL CRIMESTOPPERS IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON HER DISAPPEARANCE.
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DREW PETERSON WILL RETURN TO THE NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT THIS WEEK AS HE GOES ON TRIAL IN SUBURBAN CHICAGO.
PETERSON IS THE FORMER POLICE OFFICER ACCUSED IN THE DROWNING DEATH OF HIS THIRD WIFE.
HE'S BEEN IN JAIL FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS, AWAITING TRIAL.
JURY SELECTION IS SET TO BEGIN TODAY AND THE TRIAL IS SURE TO STIR UP MORE CONVERSATION ABOUT PETERSON AND HIS FOURTH WIFE, STACY.
SHE DISAPPEARED IN 2007.
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AN ENGLEWOOD MAN IS BRINGING HIS UNIQUE ACT TO THE NATIONAL STAGE ON NBC'S SHOW "AMERICA'S GOT TALENT."
DAVID SMITH IS KNOWN AS A HUMAN CANNONBALL - AND HE'S HOPING TO MAKE IT TO THE END.
HIS STAGE NAME IS DAVID "THE BULLET" SMITH - AND PERFORMING THIS STUNT RUNS IN HIS BLOOD - HIS DAD WAS A HUMAN CANNONBALL TOO.
HIS MORE THAN 5 THOUSAND PERFORMANCES IN 13 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES CAUGHT THE EYE OF AMERICA'S GOT TALENT JUDGES -
SMITH IS NOW COMPETING ON THE NATIONAL STAGE FOR A SHOT AT FAME BEYOND HIS WILDEST DREAMS -
HE TELLS US BY PHONE FROM HIS NEW YORK CITY HOTEL ROOM - COMPETITION IS TOUGH - HE'S MADE IT TO THE TOP 48 CONTESTANTS AND HE'S NOT DEALING WITH AMATEURS.
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00:06:31 THIS IS A PHONER
"I didn't realize magnitude of show and how important it would become for me."
"People here are polished professionals, the dancers have been dancing for years and years."
YOU CAN CATCH THE HUMAN CANNONBALL RIGHT HERE ON NBC-2 TOMORROW NIGH AT 8 P-M.
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GOOD NEWS FOR TWENTY MILLION DIREC-TV CUSTOMERS.
THE SATELLITE PROVIDER HAS SIGNED A LONG-TERM DEAL WITH
VIACOM.ENDING A TEN-DAY BLACKOUT FOR SUBSCRIBERS.
THE AFFECTED CHANNELS INCLUDED M-T-V, COMEDY CENTRAL, AND
NICKLEODEON.
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NEW CRITICISM THIS MORNING OVER WHETHER ALL CHILDREN IN THE U.S. SHOULD GET A CHOLESTEROL SCREENING.
RESEARCHERS AT ONE UNIVERSITY SAY EXISTING GUIDELINES THAT RECOMMEND WIDESPREAD SCREENING ARE TOO AGGRESSIVE AND WERE INFLUENCED BY PANEL MEMBERS' FINANCIAL TIES TO DRUGMAKERS.
EIGHT OF THE 14 PANEL MEMBERS REPORTED INDUSTRY TIES.
THE NEW CRITICISM IS PUBLISHED IN TODAY'S ONLINE ISSUE OF THE JOURNAL PEDIATRICS.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING--
GOLF OFFICIALS ARE DISCUSSING WHETHER THEY SHOULD BAN LONG PUTTERS.
THIS AFTER ERNIE ELS WINS THE BRITSH OPEN.
adam scott misses it and ernie ells--a major champion
ELS BECAME THE THIRD CHAMPION IN THE LAST FOUR MAJORS TO USE A BELLY PUTTER.
HE WON THE BRITISH OPEN AFTER ADAM SCOTT - WHO USES A LONG PUTTER - BOGEYED HIS LAST FOUR HOLES.
WEBB SIMPSON WON THE U.S. OPEN AND KEEGAN BRADLEY WON THE PGA CHAMPIONSHIP USING BELLY PUTTERS.
OFFICIALS SAY THE DISCUSSION ON LONG PUTTERS BEGAN BEFORE ELS WON.
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JUST FOUR DAYS!
THAT'S ALL THAT IS LEFT UNTIL THE 2012 SUMMER LONDON OLYMPICS!
AND THE OLYMPIC TORCH GOT AN EYE'S-EYE VIEW SUNDAY, AND IT TOOK AN ADVENTURESOME DAREDEVIL TO TAKE IT THERE.
TAKE A LOOK--
17 YEAR OLD AMELIA HEMPLEMAN-ADAMS, WHO WAS JUST 16 WHEN SHE BECAME THE YOUNGEST PERSON TO SKI THE SOUTH POLE LAST DECEMBER, HOISTED THE TORCH WHILE STANDING ON A PLATFORM ATOP A CAPSULE OF THE LONDON EYE SOME 400 FEET ABOVE THE CITY.
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TAKE A LOOK AT THIS-- A BUS TURNED INTO ATHLETIC ART!
A CZECH ARTIST NAMED DAVID CERNY RE-MODELED A TRADITIONAL LONDON DOUBLE-DECKER BUS INTO THIS MECHANICAL SCUPLTURE.
IT'S MEANT TO PORTRAY AN ATHLETE DOING PUSH UPS -- AND IT'S IN HONOR OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES.
IN ADDITION TO MOVING UP AND DOWN -- YOU WILL ALSO HEAR A GROANING VOICE COMING FROM THE BUS AND VIDEO PROJECTIONS IN THE WINDOWS.
IT WILL BE ON DISPLAY -- EXERCISING THROUGH THE ENTIRE OLYMPIC GAMES.
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TIME NOW IS--
JUST AHEAD-- NBC-2 RUNS DOWN YOUR MORNING TOP STORIES.
PLUS-- A FINAL CHECK OF YOUR NBC-2 FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE 2'S AND A CHECK OF THE ROADS.
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Full Forecast
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
It looks like another day of rain and storms is in the works for Southwest Florida as the atmosphere remains overloaded with tropical moisture.
We'll start the day under a partly cloudy sky along with some very mild temperatures in the upper 70s and lower 80s. Also, look for some pockets of isolated, spotty rain moving from south to north.
By the late morning hours through the early afternoon, we'll see more rain develop as the atmosphere starts to heat up. Keep in mind that some of the rain could be quite heavy, and we'll also see the potential for some very intense lightning and gusty winds.
It appears the best chance of rain for most of us will be from the mid morning through the mid afternoon.
Tonight will be pretty quiet in terms of our rain chances. Otherwise, our sky will stay partly cloudy, and temperatures will only cool to the mid to upper 70s.
On Tuesday we may start out with some morning coastal showers and then some rain and storms by the late afternoon. Rain chances will also be a few notches lower Tuesday, so the rain won't be nearly as widespread.
The tropical moisture we'll have had for a few days will head for the exit gates Wednesday as a layer of dry, stable air settles over Southwest Florida, reducing our rain chances and bringing some pretty toasty temperatures.
For the first part of the week , temperatures will range from the upper 80s and lower 90s, but as soon as the drier air arrives, our afternoon highs will be a few degrees above average with most spots seeing mid to upper 90s. The heat index will be in the 100-105 range.
Our rain chances look to stay fairly low through the upcoming weekend.
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ALL CLEAR, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
ROADS ARE ALL CLEAR - NO ACCIDENTS OR ROAD BLOCKS TO REPORT.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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COMING UP ON TODAY.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
WE'RE GETTING YOU UP TO SPEED WITH TODAY'S TOP STORIES.
TODAY, FOR FIRST TIME, THE WORLD WILL HAVE A CHANCE TO SEE THE MAN ACCUSED OF ONE OF THE WORST MASS MURDERS IN RECENT AMERICAN HISTORY.
24 YEAR OLD JAMES HOLMES WILL MAKE HIS FIRST COURT APPEARANCE AFTER BEING ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY SHOOTING 70 PEOPLE, KILLING 12.
IT HAPPENED FRIDAY NIGHT DURING THE PREMIERE OF A NEW BATMAN MOVIE, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES AT A SOLD OUT THEATER IN AURORA, COLORADO.
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THIS MORNING POLICE TELL US THEY'VE FINISHED COLLECTING EVIDENCE FROM THE APARTMENT WHERE THE COLORADO SHOOTING SUSPECT LIVED.
HOWEVER, RESIDENTS ARE STILL NOT ALLOWED BACK INTO THE BUILDING BECAUSE OF CHEMICAL HAZARDS.
AURORA POLICE SAY THEY CAN, HOWEVER, RETRIEVE PERSONAL ITEMS BUT THE BUILDING IS CLOSED.
ALSO, POLICE SAY, THE THEATER WHERE THE DEADLY SHOOTINGS TOOK PLACE WILL REMAIN CLOSED FOR UP TO A WEEK.
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nats: "gamers might feel like they have a superpower and it might let them
have more fun."
AND NEW VIDEO THIS MORNING--
OBTAINED BY ABC NEWS--
SHOWING THE FIRST VIDEO OF THE ALLEGED GUNMAN JAMES HOLMES.
YOU SEE THE SUSPECTED SHOOTER IN THIS FOOTAGE RECORDED SIX YEARS AGO
WHEN HOLMES WAS 18 -- AT A SUMMER SCIENCE CAMP HELD AT A COLLEGE IN SAN
DIEGO.
HE IS SEEN STANDING IN FRONT OF HIS PEERS-- SLIGHTLY NERVOUS.
HE'S TALKING ABOUT WHAT ARE CALLED TEMPORAL ILLUSIONS -- THE SCIENCE BEHIND CHANGING YOUR PAST.
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MUSIC NATS
AND THIS MORNING FAMILY AND FRIENDS CONTINUE TO HONOR THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE SHOOTING RAMPAGE.
THIS IS VIDEO FROM A VIGIL HELD LAST NIGHT IN AURORA -- WHERE THOUSANDS CAME OUT TO PAY THEIR RESPECT.
ALSO YESTERDAY, THE PRESIDENT ADDRESSED THE GRIEVING COMMUNITY OF AURORA AND TALKED PRIVATELLY WITH FAMILIES OF THE VICTIMS.
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President Obama.
my main task is to serve as a representative of this country to let them know we are thinking of them every day.
AGAIN, 12 PEOPLE WERE KILLED IN THE ATTACK, NEARLY 60 OTHERS INJURED.
DOZENS REMAIN IN THE HOSPITAL THIS MORNING.
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LOOKING AHEAD--
AN ARRAIGNMENT HEARING IS SCHEDULED TODAY FOR THE MAN ACCUSED OF GOING ON A VIOLENT SCRIME SPREE BACK IN JUNE.
DETECTIVES SAY ANTONIO THOMAS TERRORIZED FIVE WOMEN IN NINE DAYS, ACROSS LEE COUNTY.
LAST MONTH HIS ATTORNEY ENTERED A PLEA OF NOT GUILTY.
THIS MORNING, THE JUDGE IS EXPECTED TO SET A NEW COURT DATE.
THE MOST SERIOUS CHARGE HE'S FACING -- SECOND DEGREE MURDER IN THE DEATH OF 61 YEAR OLD PHYLLIS STEIN.
HE'S ACCUSED OF PICKING HER UP IN CAPE CORAL, KILLING HER, AND DUMPING HER BODY BEHIND AN AUTO ZONE IN NORTH FORT MYERS.
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PENN STATE IS BRACING ITSELF FOR HITS FROM THE N-C-DOUBLE-A TODAY THAT WILL BE HARDER THAN *ANY ON A FOOTBALL FIELD.
THIS AFTER A REPORT ACCUSED COACH JOE PATERNO AND OTHER TOP UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS OF CONCEALING CHILD SEX ABUSE ALLEGATIONS AGAINST A RETIRED ASSISTANT COACH FOR YEARS TO AVOID BAD PUBLICITY.
THE NEWS CONFERENCE FROM THE N-C-DOUBLE-A WILL BE HELD AT NINE THIS MORNING.
ALSO THIS MORNING, PATERNO'S ICONIC STATUE IS NO GONE FROM CAMPUS.
IT WAS HAULED AWAY YESTERDAY, TAKEN DOWN AT THE REQUEST OF UNIVERSITY LEADERS.
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NOW TO AN NBC TWO CONSUMER ALERT--
NEARLY 30-THOUSAND POUNDS OF BEEF ARE BEING RECALLED.
HANNAFORD SUPERMARKETS IS ALERTING CONSUMERS THAT CARGILL BEEF MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA.
THE 85-PERCENT-LEAN GROUND BEEF WAS PRODUCED AT A PLANT IN PENNSLYVANIA BACK IN MAY.
REFUNDS WILL BE OFFERED.
SO FAR, NO FLORIDA CITIES ARE AFFECTED BY THE RECALL
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING--
GAS PRICES JUMPED ONE CENT OVERNIGHT--
THE CURRENT NATIONAL AVERAGE IS 3-47
STATEWIDE DRIVERS ARE PAYING 3-40
IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WE'RE DISHING OUT 3-39 ON AVERAGE.
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LOOKING AHEAD TO 9 A-M
THE FORT MYERS CITY COUNCIL WILL HOST A BUDGET WORKSHOP TODAY
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TELL NBC TWO THEY'RE WORKING WITH ABOUT AN 80 MILLION DOLLAR OPERATING BUDGET.
THE PLAN IS TO PROVIDE THE SAME SERVICES THEY HAVE NOW.
WE'RE ALSO TOLD THE POLICE DEPARTMENT COULD SEE SOME ADDITIONAL MONEY, BUT NOT FOR MORE OFFICERS.
THE COUNCIL ALSO PLANS TO DISCUSS THE MILLAGE RATE AND THE 5-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN.
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WE'RE COUNTING DOWN THIS MORNING TO THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION.
JUST 34 DAYS TO GO.
TAMPA POLICE ARE PREPPING FOR PROTESTORS THEY EXPECT TO COME OUT DURING THE CONVENTION.
THEY'VE SPENT ABOUT $13-POINT-6 MILLION DOLLARS SO FAR ON BIG-TICKET SECURITY ITEMS, INCLUDING 200 BICYCLES, 13 ELECTRIC ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES AND ONE ARMORED TRUCK.
TAMPA IS GETTING 50-MILLION DOLLARS IN TAXPAYER MONEY TO HELP WITH SECURITY.
THE TAMPA CONVENTION RUNS AUGUST 27-31.
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TRAFFIC RECAP
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