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RIGHT NOW ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY: TRAGEDY IN COLORADO.
THE AURORA SHOOTING SUSPECT APPEARS IN COURT FOR THE FIRST TIME LOOKING DAZED AND CONFUSED…
THIS AS WE LEARN NEW DETAILS THIS MORNING ABOUT THOSE WHO SURVIVED THE ATTACK.
PLUS, LIVE FROM LONDON.
WITH 3 DAYS TO GO, THIS MORNING NBC2 TALKS TO A THREE TIME OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST ABOUT ONE OF THE TOP EVENTS TO WATCH.
AND- COLLEGE COSTS.
ALL NEW OVERNIGHT -- A NEW TOOL REVEALED TO HELP UNRAVEL THE MYSTERY OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
HOW IT AIMS TO HELP STUDENTS.
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GOOD MORNING AND THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH US HERE ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
IT'S TUESDAY, JULY 24TH.
I'M CLAY MILLER.
AND I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
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WE START YOU OFF THIS MORNING WITH THE BIZARRE SCENE IN A COLORADO COURTROOM--
JAMES HOLMES-- SAT WITH FIERY ORANGE HAIR AND A DAZED LOOK WHILE IN COURT JUST THREE DAYS AFTER COPS SAY HE OPENED FIRE IN A MOVIE THEATER.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH IS OUR COURTROOM EXPERT-- AND HAS MORE ON WHERE THIS CASE IS HEADED--
STACEY.
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THIS MORNING, THE FAMILIES OF THOSE SHOT FRIDAY AT THE MOVIE THEATRE IN AURORA COLORADO, TRIED TO COMES TO TERMS WITH WHAT HAPPENED, AS THEY SEE FOR THE 1ST TIME THE MAN ARRESTED FOR THE MASSACRE.
MANY OF THEM, SITTING IN THE FRONT ROW IN COURT MONDAY MORNING.
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ALSO THIS MORNING, PSYCHOLOGISTS WEIGHING IN ON THE SUSPECTS BEHAVOIR.
ONE EXPERTS SAYING HIS ARRAY OF EXPRESSIONS COULD INDICATE HE WAS EITHER TIRED, MEDICATED, MENTALLY ILL, OR FAKING IT.
PRISONS TYPICALLY DO NOT GIVE ANY SEDATION MEDICATION, UNLESS A PERSON WAS BEING PRESCRIBED SOMETHING WHEN THEY WERE ARRESTED OR IF A DOCTOR DEEMS IT NECESSARY.
HOLMES WILL BE BACK IN COURT MONDAY WHEN PROSECTURS FORMALLY READ AND FILE CHARGES IN THE CASE.
THE LEAD PROSECUTOR ALSO SAYING THE VICTIMS WILL HAVE A VOICE IN ALL OF THEM.
AFTER THE HEARING, SHE TOLD REPORTERS SHE WILL BE TALKING WITH FAMILIES BEFORE DECIDING ON WHETHER TO SEEK THE DEATH PENALTY.
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I GATHERED NEW INFORMATION ABOUT SOME OF THE VICTIMS.
16 OF THEM ARE STILL IN THE HOSPTIAL THIS MORNING. 7 IN CRITICAL CONDITION.
ONE STORY THAT CAUGHT MY ATTENTION, A PREGNANT MOTHER WHO WAS SHOT IN THE STOMACH.
DOCTORS SAY,HER UNBORN BABY IS ALIVE.
THAT WOMEN THOUGH, SADLY GRIEVING THE LOSS OF HER 6 YEAR DAUGTHER, WHO WAS THE YOUNGEST VICTIM IN THIS TRAGEDY.
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THIS ONE IS A LONG WAY FROM TRIAL.
A YEAR AT THE EARLIEST, BUT MOST LIKELY SEVERAL YEARS, ESPECIALLY IF PROSECUTORS SEEK THE DEATH PENALTY.
TODAY WE KNOW, INVESTIGATORS WILL START THE PROCESS OF REVIEWING ALL THE FILES ON THE SUSPECTS COMPUTER.
LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM.
STACEY DEFFENBAUGH.
NBC-2.
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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.
"Rain chances slipping away"
Rain chances are coming down today as the tropical moisture starts heading for the exit gates, leaving us with a hotter and drier weather pattern through the end of the week.
It appears enough lingering moisture will still be in play to produce a few isolated downpours and thunderstorms late in the morning through midday , but an onshore flow will push the spotty storms inland this afternoon.
We'll also enjoy a lot more sunshine today and, as a result, some warmer temperatures. Most spots will be on track to see lower 90s this afternoon except near the beaches where temperatures will stay a couple degrees lower.
Winds will be light and variable this morning before becoming southwesterly from 5-10 later in the afternoon. For the boaters and beach goers, winds will be primarily out of the southwest around 5 knots this afternoon, putting seas and open waters at 2 feet or less while inland waters stay at a light chop.
Inland storms will fade by sunset tonight, leaving all of us with clearing skies and lows in the middle 70s.
From Wednesday through the upcoming weekend: dry, stable will take hold of Southwest Florida, greatly reducing our rain chances and providing more heat. Our afternoon temperatures during this time will likely peak in the middle 90s, making the air feel like we're between 100-107 degrees.
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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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THIS MORNING POLICE IN MAINE THINK THEY MAY HAVE STOPPED A COPY CAT ATTACK SIMILAR TO THE SHOOTING ATTACK IN COLORADO.
THIS IS A NEW MUG SHOT JUST INTO OUR NEWSROOM OF 49 YEAR OLD TIMOTHY CURR-TAW.
WHEN THEY PULLED HIM OVER FOR SPEEDING SUNDAY THEY FOUND AN ARSENAL OF GUNS IN HIS CAR, ALONG WITH CLIPPINGS OF THE SHOOTING AT A COLORADO MOVIE THEATER.
THEY SAY HE TOLD THEM HE WAS HEADED TO SHOOT HIS FORMER EMPLOYER.
HE ALSO WENT TO A THEATER SATURDAY TO WATCH BATMAN WITH A LOADED GUN IN HIS BACKPACK.
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THE SEARCH IS ON THIS MORNING TO FIND THE PERSON WHO FIRED SEVERAL ROUNDS INTO A POLICE STATION IN IMMOKALEE.
THE SEMINOLE INDIAN TRIBE TELLS NBC2 A CAR PULLED UP TO THEIR BUILDING, ON FIRST STREET, MONDAY MORNING.
SOMEONE GOT OUT AND STARTED SHOOTING.
ONE OFFICER WAS INSIDE.
HE WAS NOT HURT.
AUTHORITIES PLAN ON RELEASING SURVEILLANCE VIDEO SHOWING THE GUNMAN TODAY.
AND WE'RE WORKING TO GET THAT FOR YOU.
WE'RE TOLD HE WAS DRIVING A SILVER OR GOLD MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS WITH A SOFT TOP ROOF.
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NEW CONCERNS THIS MORNING ABOUT HOW NCAA SANCTIONS ON PENN STATE'S FOOTBALL PROGRAM WILL IMPACT THE COLLEGE'S COMMUNITY.
THE STIFF SANCTIONS INCLUDE A $60 MILLION FINE ON THE SCHOOL, SLASHED SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROBATION.
IT'S ALSO VACATED ALL ITS WINS FROM 1998 THROUGH 2011.
MEANING JOE PATERNO IS NO LONGER THE WINNINGEST COLLEGE COACH.
PENN STATE HAS AGREED NOT TO APPEAL.
BUT THIS MORNING MANY BELIEVE THESE SANCTIONS WILL HAVE A BIG IMPACT ON THE STATE COLLEGE COMMUNITY -- MAINLY BUSINESSES WHO RELY ON BIG HOME GAME CROWDS.
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TODAY THE PRESIDENT OF FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY WILL MEET WITH OTHER TOP ADMINISTRATORS TO TALK ABOUT WHAT'S UNFOLDED AT PENN STATE DURING THE LAST SIX MONTHS
NBC-2 SAT DOWN WITH DOCTOR WILSON BRADSHAW.
BRADSHAW SAYS PROCEDURES ARE IN PLACE TO MAKE SURE SOMETHING LIKE THE SANDUSKY COVER-UP DOESN'T HAPPEN AT FLORIDA GULF COAST.
FOOTBALL IS *NOT ONE OF F-G-C-U'S FIFTEEN SPORTS GOVERNED BY THE N-C-DOUBLE -A.
THE SCHOOL'S PRESIDENT SAYS THAT DOESN'T MATTER.
LESSONS LEARNED GO BEYOND FOOTBALL.
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"I think one thing we all have to keep in mind, we're not in the athletics business, we're in the education business. First and forecast we are educators."
LAST YEAR F-G-C-U MOVED UP TO DIVISION ONE MEANING THEY PLAY BY THE SAME SET OF RULES AS PENN STATE.
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CLOSE TO A MILLION DOLLARS STOLEN FROM A LOCAL CHARITY AND STATE OFFICIALS SAY IT WAS THE GROUP'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WHO TOOK IT.
THIS MAN GENE BRUIST USED TO HEAD A CHARITY DESIGNED TO HELP THOSE WITH HANDICAPS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
HOWEVER, STATE INVESTIGATORS SAY BRUIST EMBEZZLED MORE THAN 900 THOUSAND DOLLARS AND USED IT TO FUND EXPENSIVE TRIPS AND A LAVISH LIFESTYLE.
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RONALD MUSCHONG, FORMER CIL BOARD MEMBER: Gene relayed to us we were broke our lease was up the next day we had no money to pay our rent
RONALD MUSCHONG, FORMER CIL BOARD MEMBER: it was like one of my own kids turning on me so it was a complete shock
BRUIST NOW FACES 95 YEARS IN PRISON.TWO MILLION DOLLARS IN FINES AND MAY HAVE TO PAY BACK THE MONEY HE STOLE.
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CAPE CORAL'S CITY MANAGER RESPONDS TO HIS FIRST CONTROVERSY IN THE CITY SINCE TAKING OFFICE.
CITY MANAGER JOHN SZERLAG EXPLAINED WHAT HAPPENED DURING A DRY RUN OF A COMMITTEE MEETING.
WHERE SOME SAY STAFF MEMBERS MADE CONTROVERSIAL REMARKS REGARDING THE COST OF THE UTILITIES EXPANSION PROJECT
AND THAT OPINIONS OF COUNCILMAN CHRIS CHULAKES-LEETZ AND MAYOR JOHN SULLIVAN DIDN'T MATTER.
SZERLAG DENIES ANY DEROGATORY COMMENTS AND CALLED THE ALLEGATIONS FALSE.
THE MAYOR STILL BELIEVES WHAT HE HEARD WAS THE TRUTH AND EVEN CALLED FOR SENIOR CITY STAFF TO TAKE A POLYGRAPH TEST.
HE LATER WITHDREW THE MOTION.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING,
NBC-2 HAS LEARNED THE U.S. SECRETARY OF EDUCATION WANTS ALL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, ACROSS THE COUNTRY, TO BE MORE TRANSPARENT ABOUT THE COST OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
LATER TODAY, THE EDUCATION SECRETARY WILL SEND AN OPEN LETTER TO COLLEGES, ASKING THEM TO VOLUNTARILY ADOPT THIS.
IT'S CALLED THE FINANCIAL AID SHOPPING SHEET.
AND IT WILL GIVE INFORMATION LIKE COSTS OF TUITION AND BOOKS, AND FINANCIAL AID DETAILS.
THE IDEA IS TO HELP STUDENTS COMPARISON SHOP.
NBC-2 TALKED TO THE EDUCATION SECRETARY, ARNE DUNCAN, BY PHONE. HE SAYS HE DOES NOT EXPECT COLLEGES TO RESIST THIS, IN FACT MANY ALREADY DO IT.
JUST NOT IN A STANDARIZED FORM.
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HAPPENING TODAY--
COLLIER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ARE EXPECTED TO MAKE A FINAL DECISION ON WHAT TO DO WITH THE POND IN FRONT OF THE NAPLES ZOO.
ZOO OFFICIALS TELL US THEY'VE REACHED AN AGREEMENT TO REMOVE A PORTION OF THE EXISTING POND AND CREATE A SECOND ONE AT ANOTHER LOCATION.
THE PLAN WOULD ALSO PROVIDE A SERVICE ROAD TO ACCOMMODATE A NEW PARKING LOT FOR THE ZOO.
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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.
"Rain chances slipping away"
Rain chances are coming down today as the tropical moisture starts heading for the exit gates, leaving us with a hotter and drier weather pattern through the end of the week.
It appears enough lingering moisture will still be in play to produce a few isolated downpours and thunderstorms late in the morning through midday , but an onshore flow will push the spotty storms inland this afternoon.
We'll also enjoy a lot more sunshine today and, as a result, some warmer temperatures. Most spots will be on track to see lower 90s this afternoon except near the beaches where temperatures will stay a couple degrees lower.
Winds will be light and variable this morning before becoming southwesterly from 5-10 later in the afternoon. For the boaters and beach goers, winds will be primarily out of the southwest around 5 knots this afternoon, putting seas and open waters at 2 feet or less while inland waters stay at a light chop.
Inland storms will fade by sunset tonight, leaving all of us with clearing skies and lows in the middle 70s.
From Wednesday through the upcoming weekend: dry, stable will take hold of Southwest Florida, greatly reducing our rain chances and providing more heat. Our afternoon temperatures during this time will likely peak in the middle 90s, making the air feel like we're between 100-107 degrees.
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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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HUNDREDS OF TREES IN COLLIER COUNTY ARE UNDER ATTACK.
"SPIRALING WHITEFLIES" ARE INFECTING TREES ON MARCO ISLAND.
THE CITY IS USING 25-THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM IT'S EMERGENCY FUND TO FIGHT OFF THE BUGS, THAT ARE NATIVE TO CENTRAL AMERICA.
CREWS WILL START AT COLLIER BOULEVARD AND VETERANS PARK.
THEN THEY'LL TREAT ALL OTHER CITY-OWNED TREES.
IF YOU LIVE ON THE ISLAND, CITY LEADERS WANT TO YOU PROTECT YOUR TREES ON YOUR PROPERTY, BECAUSE CITY CREWS WON'T GET TO THEM.
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THE GRADES ARE IN.AGAIN. AND SOME COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOLS THAT WERE ORIGINALLY TOLD THEY SCORED LESS, NOW HAVE A HIGHER GRADE.
THIS AFTER A RECENT GRADE REVISION FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION,
LELY AND PONCIANA ELEMENTARY WENT FROM A "B" SCHOOL TO AN "A" SCHOOL.
THIS CHANGED THE COLLIER SCHOOL DISTRICT'S "B" GRADE TO AN "A".
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THERE'S ONLY THREE DAYS LEFT UNTIL THE 2012 SUMMER OLYMPICS--
AND NBC-2 IS YOUR HOME FOR 17 DAYS OF NON STOP COVERAGE--
AND THIS MORNING WE'RE UNCOVERING A NEW MOVEMENT--
BETWEEN FANS AND ATHLETES THAT COMBINES SOCIAL MEDIA AND DONATIONS--
AND WITH YOUR HELP YOU CAN FUND A SPECIAL PROGRAM THAT EACH ATHLETE SPONSORS.
JOINING US COURTESY OF "CITI" IS ROWDY GAINES LIVE FROM LONDON THIS MORNING---
THE THREE-TIME OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST IN SWIMMING IN THE 1984 SUMMER OLYMPICS.
GOOD MORNING ROWDY--
HOW'S THE ATMOSPHERE THERE?
ROWDY, MICHAEL PHELPS JUST ARRIVED YESTERDAY-- AND WILL COMPETE IN SEVEN EVENTS, CAN HE WIN ALL SEVEN?
YOU'RE INVOLVED IN A PRETTY SPECIAL PROGRAM AROUND THESE GAMES.
CAN YOU SHARE SOME DETAILS WITH OUR VIEWERS?
ONE FINAL QUESTION, IN A 100 METER FREESTYLE SWIM WHO WINS AMONG YOU, MARK SPITZ AND MICHAEL PHELPS?
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SINISTER. DISTURBING. CREEPY AND FRIGHTENING
ALL WORDS DESCRIBING THE **MASCOTS OF THE 2012 LONDON OLYMPICS.
BUT YOU BE THE JUDGE-- WENLOCK AND MANDEVILLE ARE THE PERFECT PAIR.
THESE BRIGHT-- SINGLE EYED FUTURISTIC-LOOKING GUYS HAVE POPPED UP ALL OVER LONDON-- ON POSTERS, STATUES AND A SLEW OF OLYMPIC MERCHANDISE RANGING FROM KEY CHAINS TO CUTLERY.
BLOGGERS AND OTHER COMMENTATORS, HOWEVER, HAVE BEEN SKEWERING THE GROUP FOR SCARING CHILDREN AND PROJECTING A CREEPY SURVEILLANCE-STATE IMAGE OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
NEXT ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY --
PUMPS, HEELS, STILETTOS--
WHATEVER YOU CALL THEM-- WOMEN LOVE TO WEAR THEM--
BUT BESIDES THE PAIN IN YOUR FEET--
COULD THEY BE AFFECTING YOU WAISTLINE--
THE NEW STUDY JUST AHEAD.
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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 STACEY WALKER OF ALVA.
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!
STACEY - 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.
"Rain chances slipping away"
Rain chances are coming down today as the tropical moisture starts heading for the exit gates, leaving us with a hotter and drier weather pattern through the end of the week.
It appears enough lingering moisture will still be in play to produce a few isolated downpours and thunderstorms late in the morning through midday , but an onshore flow will push the spotty storms inland this afternoon.
We'll also enjoy a lot more sunshine today and, as a result, some warmer temperatures. Most spots will be on track to see lower 90s this afternoon except near the beaches where temperatures will stay a couple degrees lower.
Winds will be light and variable this morning before becoming southwesterly from 5-10 later in the afternoon. For the boaters and beach goers, winds will be primarily out of the southwest around 5 knots this afternoon, putting seas and open waters at 2 feet or less while inland waters stay at a light chop.
Inland storms will fade by sunset tonight, leaving all of us with clearing skies and lows in the middle 70s.
From Wednesday through the upcoming weekend: dry, stable will take hold of Southwest Florida, greatly reducing our rain chances and providing more heat. Our afternoon temperatures during this time will likely peak in the middle 90s, making the air feel like we're between 100-107 degrees.
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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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LADIES, IF YOU'RE TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT, YOU MAY WANT TO LOOK AT YOUR FEET.
AN ARTICLE ON "PREVENTION DOT COM" SAYS HIGH HEELS CAN MAKE YOU FAT.
THE AUTHORS TESTED IT OUT.
THEY FOUND WOMEN WALKED SLOWER IN HEELS THAN THEY DID IN SNEAKERS.
IF WOMEN WEAR HEELS DAILY, THEY'LL BURN FEWER CALORIES.
THE DIFFERENCE COULD ADD UP TO A FIVE POUND GAIN IN A YEAR.
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EATING A DIET RICH IN VITAMINS C, E AND SELENIUM COULD HELP SIGNIFICANTLY CUT THE RISK OF DEVELOPING PANCREATIC CANCER.
BRITISH RESEARCHERS TRACKED THE DIET AND HEALTH OF MORE THAN 23-THOUSAND ADULTS. AND FOUND THOSE WHO HAD DIETS RICH IN ALL THREE VITAMINS WERE 67-PERCENT LESS LIKELY TO DEVELOP THE DISEASE -- WHICH HAS THE WORST PROGNOSIS RATE OF ANY CANCER.
SELENIUM IS FOUND IN FOODS SUCH AS NUTS, SEEDS, FISH, MEAT AND GRAINS.
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THE LONDON AIR COULD SPELL TROUBLE FOR THE ATHLETES COMPETING IN THE OLYMPICS.
WE'RE TOLD THE AMOUNT OF NITROGEN DIOXIDE IN LONDON IS COMPARABLE TO THE LEVEL IN BEIJING BEFORE HALF OF THE CARS WERE BANNED IN THAT COUNTRY IN PREPARATION FOR THE 2008 GAMES.
ALLERGISTS SAY WORKOUTS IN THE POLLUTED AIR COULD ESPECIALLY EFFECT ATHLETES WHO ALREADY HAVE CONDITIONS SUCH AS ASTHMA OR EXERCISE-INDUCED BRONCHO CONSTRICTION.
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IT'S ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR SHOWS ON NBC.AMERICA'S GOT TALENT.
AND A SOUTHWEST FLORIDA MAN IS GETTING CLOSE TO WINNING IT!
DAVID SMITH FROM ENGLEWOOD IS A HUMAN CANNONBALL.
THE SHOW HAS MOVED TO NEW YORK LEADING UP TO THE FINALS --
ONLY 48 CONTESTANTS REMAIN--
YOU CAN CATCH THE COMPETITION RIGHT HERE ON NBC-2 TONIGHT AT EIGHT.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING IN THE TRAGEDY IN COLORADO.
FAMILY MEMBERS OF THE VICTIMS REACT TO SEEING THE MAN ACCUSED OF ONE OF THE WORST MASS MURDERS IN U-S HISTORY.
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AND COLLEGE SHOPPING IS ABOUT TO GET A WHOLE LOT EASIER.
ALL NEW OVERNIGHT -- WE GET OUR HANDS ON THE NEW "SHOPPING SHEET" -- WHAT THIS NEW TOOL MEANS FOR STUDENTS.
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GOOD MORNING AND THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH US HERE ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
IT'S TUESDAY, JULY 24TH.
I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
AND I'M CLAY MILLER.
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A STUNNED LOOK AND A DAZED EXPRESSION.
IT WAS A BIZARRE SCENE AT A COLORADO COURTROOM--
JAMES HOLMES-- SAT WITH FIERY ORANGE HAIR WHILE IN COURT JUST THREE DAYS AFTER ALLEGEDLY OPENING FIRE IN A MOVIE THEATER.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH IS OUR COURTROOM EXPERT-- AND HAS MORE ON WHERE THIS CASE IS HEADED--
STACEY.
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KRISTA, CLAY, THE CASE MOVES FORWARD LIKE ANY OTHER CRIMINAL CASE, HOWEVER THE BIG DIFFERENCE, IT'S PLAYING OUT ON A NATIONAL LEVEL WITH EVERYONE WATCHING.
AND THIS MORNING, PEOPLE ARE REACTING TO THE APPEARANCE AND BEHAVIOR OF THE 24 YEAR OLD SUSPECT.
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PSYCHOLOGISTS ALSO WEIGHING IN, SAYING HIS EXPRESSIONS COULD INDICATE HE WAS TIRED, MENTALLY ILL, OR FAKING IT TO SET UP AN INSANITY DEFENSE.
OTHERS SAY HE WAS MEDICATED.
ALTHOUGH, JAILS HAVE STRICT GUIDLINES FOR MEDICATING INMATES.
TYPICALLY THEY ARE ONLY GIVEN MEDICATIONS IF THEY ARE UNDER THE CARE OF A DOCTOR.
THIS MORNING, WE DON'T HAVE THAT INFORMATION FOR THE SUSPECT.
WE DO KNOW HE WILL BE BACK IN COURT MONDAY.
PROSEUCTORS WILL FORMALLY READ AND FILE CHARGES.
THE LEAD PROSECUTOR SAYS SHE'LL TALK TO FAMILIES OF THE VICTIMS BEFORE DECIDING WHETHER TO PURSUE THE DEATH PENALTY.
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MANY OF THEM BY THE WAY, WERE SITTING IN THE FRONT ROW DURING MONDAY'S HEARING.
A FATHER, WHO LOST HIS SON, CALLED HOLMES A COWARD AFTER THE HEARING.
OVERNIGHT, I ALSO GOT NEW INFORMATION ABOUT SOME OF THE VICTIMS.
16 OF THEM ARE STILL IN THE HOSPITAL THIS MORNING. 7 IN CRITICAL CONDITION.
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ALSO OVERNIGHT, I LEARNED THAT JAMES HOLMES WAS RECEIVING A
FEDERAL GRANT TO ATTEND SCHOOL.
26 THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR, THAT INVESTIGATORS BELIEVE SOME OF THAT MONEY IS WHAT HE USED TO BUY THE GUNS.
LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM.
STACEY DEFFENBAUGH.
NBC-2.
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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.
"Rain chances slipping away"
Rain chances are coming down today as the tropical moisture starts heading for the exit gates, leaving us with a hotter and drier weather pattern through the end of the week.
It appears enough lingering moisture will still be in play to produce a few isolated downpours and thunderstorms late in the morning through midday , but an onshore flow will push the spotty storms inland this afternoon.
We'll also enjoy a lot more sunshine today and, as a result, some warmer temperatures. Most spots will be on track to see lower 90s this afternoon except near the beaches where temperatures will stay a couple degrees lower.
Winds will be light and variable this morning before becoming southwesterly from 5-10 later in the afternoon. For the boaters and beach goers, winds will be primarily out of the southwest around 5 knots this afternoon, putting seas and open waters at 2 feet or less while inland waters stay at a light chop.
Inland storms will fade by sunset tonight, leaving all of us with clearing skies and lows in the middle 70s.
From Wednesday through the upcoming weekend: dry, stable will take hold of Southwest Florida, greatly reducing our rain chances and providing more heat. Our afternoon temperatures during this time will likely peak in the middle 90s, making the air feel like we're between 100-107 degrees.
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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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FOR THE FIRST TIME, WE'RE HEARING FROM THE FAMILY OF A FORT MYERS FOOD DELIVERY DRIVER, KILLED AFTER DROPPING OFF AN ORDER.
jway way wang DIED JUNE 28TH.
HIS FAMILY SAYS HE DELIVERED FOOD TO THE LEONARD'S, WHO WERE REGULAR CUSTOMERS.
AS HE WAS LEAVING THE WESTCHASE APARTMENT COMPLEX, POLICE SAY THE 23 YEAR-OLD WAS SHOT AND KILLED.
THROUGH THEIR INVESTIGATION, OFFICERS ARRESTED 2 TEENS, DEJERION STEWART AND EDDIE LEONARD.
LAST WEEK, A GRAND JURY DECIDED THERE WASN'T ENOUGH EVIDENCE TO FILE CHARGES AGAINST THEM.
THROUGH A TRANSLATOR- THE HUANG'S TELLS US THEY WANT THEIR SON'S KILLERS BROUGHT TO JUSTICE.
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24:47 "they have to be responsible for what they've done."
24:41 "they want them back to the jail- they want them punished."
OFFICERS ARE CONTINUING TO INVESTIGATE.
THE GRAND JURY WRITES WITH NO WITNESSES, NO PHYSICAL EVIDENCE, AND NO SOUND STATEMENTS, THE CASE COULDN'T HOLD UP IN COURT.
THE TEENS WILL BE FREED SOON, IF THEY HAVEN'T ALREADY BEEN.
BECAUSE THE TEENS ARE MINORS THEY'RE REQUIRED TO HAVE A SPEEDY TRIAL.
THAT MEANS F-M-P-D HAS ABOUT 70 DAYS LEFT TO PRESENT A BETTER CASE.
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IT'S SOME OF THE WORST BULLYING WE'VE EVER SEEN CAUGHT ON CAMERA.
AND PERHAPS MOST TROUBLING.THE BULLY IS ONLY 9.AND THE VICTIMS ARE EVEN YOUNGER.
WE WANT TO WARN YOU -- SOME OF THE VIDEO IS GRAPHIC.
POLICE RELEASED SECURITY VIDEO FROM THE KIDDIE CITY CHILDCARE CENTER IN VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI.
YOU CAN SEE THE BOY PUNCHING, CHOKING AND KICKING TODDLERS.
THE BOY'S AUNT SAID SHE CAN'T IMAGINE THE BOY GOING THIS FAR.
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"He bad. He fight kids but he don't fight little babies. He do also have a problem. He take medicine every day and he just a normal child."
IT'S UNCLEAR IF THE BOY WILL FACE CHARGES, BUT A FORMER DAYCARE WORKER IS CHARGED WITH TWO COUNTS OF CONTRIBUTING TO THE NEGLECT OF A MINOR BECAUSE THE BEATINGS HAPPENED ON HER WATCH.
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THIS MORNING THE COMMUNITY OF STATE COLLEGE IS CONCERNED HOW N C double A SANCTIONS ON PENN STATE'S FOOTBALL PROGRAM WILL IMPACT THEM.
SPECIFICALLY BUSINESS WHO RELY ON BIG HOME GAME CROWDS.
THE STIFF SANCTIONS INCLUDE A $60 MILLION FINE ON THE SCHOOL, SLASHED SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROBATION.
IT'S ALSO VACATED ALL ITS WINS FROM 1998 THROUGH 2011.
MEANING JOE PATERNO IS NO LONGER THE WINNINGEST COLLEGE COACH.
PENN STATE HAS AGREED NOT TO APPEAL.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING,
NBC-2 HAS LEARNED THE U.S. SECRETARY OF EDUCATION WANTS ALL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, ACROSS THE COUNTRY, TO BE MORE TRANSPARENT ABOUT THE COST OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
NBC-2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK IS HERE IN OUR STUDIO TO TELL US MORE ABOUT HOW PARENTS AND STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO COMPARISON SHOP FOR THEIR NEXT BIG PURCHASE-- COLLEGE--
DANIELLE.
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IF YOU SHOP AROUND BEFORE BUYING A CAR OR A HOME, SHOULDN'T YOU BE ABLE TO SHOP AROUND FOR COLLEGE?
--KNOWING AHEAD OF TIME HOW MUCH IT *REALLY* COSTS
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TAKE A LOOK AT THIS--
JUST RELEASED OVERNIGHT -- THE FINANCIAL AID SHOPPING SHEET.
IT BREAKS DOWN INFORMATION LIKE COSTS OF TUITION AND BOOKS, AND FINANCIAL AID DETAILS.
THE IDEA IS TO HELP UN-RAVEL THE MYSTERY OF HIGHER EDUCATION BEFORE MAKING THE DECISION ON WHERE TO ENROLL.
I CHECKED OUT A COUPLE OF LOCAL COLLEGES THIS MORNING SEE HOW THE SCHOOLS BREAK DOWN THEIR COSTS.
TAKE A LOOK AT EDISON STATE COLLEGE- IT HAS A PRETTY EASY-TO-SEE BREAKDOWN OF ESTIMATED COSTS, BUT IF WE WANTED TO LEARN ABOUT WORK STUDY OR NET COSTS WE WERE REDIRECTED TO OTHER PAGES.
--MAKING IT DIFFICULT IF I WANTED TO COMPARE IT TO FGCU'S WORK-STUDY PROGRAM.
THE FINANCIAL AID SHOPPING SHEET WILL ELIMINATE THAT CONFUSION, AND MAKES THE COSTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES CLEAR BEFORE STUDENTS ENROLL.
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LATER TODAY, THE EDUCATION SECRETARY WILL SEND THIS LETTER TO COLLEGES, ASKING THEM TO VOLUNTARILY ADOPT THIS.
THE KEY WORD BEING "VOLUNTARY' RAISES THE QUESTION OF WHETHER THE MOST EXPENSIVE OR LEAST PRODUCTIVE COLLEGES WILL PARTICIPATE.
NBC-2 TALKED TO THE EDUCATION SECRETARY, ARNE DUNCAN, BY PHONE.
HE SAYS HE DOES NOT EXPECT COLLEGES TO RESIST THIS, IN FACT MANY ALREADY DO IT- JUST NOT IN A STANDARIZED FORM.
IN THE STUDIO DANIELLE KOLENIAK NBC-2
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NO SUCH THING AS FRESH AIR IN ONE FORT MYERS NEIGHBORHOOD.
THIS MORNING THE STENCH FROM A NEARBY WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT IS MAKING LIFE MISERABLE NEAR SUMMERLIN AND BOY SCOUT.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD SAYS THE SMELL POURING FROM THE PLANT PUTS A STENCH OF ROTTEN EGGS AND SEWAGE IN THE AIR.
THE CITY OF FORT MYERS UNDERSTANDS NEIGHBOR'S DISGUST.
SO LEADERS SET ASIDE ONE AND A HALF MILLION DOLLARS TO SEAL UP THE SOUTH TREATMENT FACILITY'S PIPES.
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to go out and enjoy it and be able to breath will be a big deal 59:54
6:58 that'd be a blessing for the neighborhood because the smell we don't need it 7:05
THE PLANT SAYS IT IS TIME FOR AN UPGRADE….THE LAST "ODOR CONTROL" PROJECT HAPPENED IN 1996.
THE CITY HAS JUST BEGUN SEALING THE FACILITY.
THE PROJECT SHOULD BE DONE BY MID-OCTOBER.
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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.
"Rain chances slipping away"
Rain chances are coming down today as the tropical moisture starts heading for the exit gates, leaving us with a hotter and drier weather pattern through the end of the week.
It appears enough lingering moisture will still be in play to produce a few isolated downpours and thunderstorms late in the morning through midday , but an onshore flow will push the spotty storms inland this afternoon.
We'll also enjoy a lot more sunshine today and, as a result, some warmer temperatures. Most spots will be on track to see lower 90s this afternoon except near the beaches where temperatures will stay a couple degrees lower.
Winds will be light and variable this morning before becoming southwesterly from 5-10 later in the afternoon. For the boaters and beach goers, winds will be primarily out of the southwest around 5 knots this afternoon, putting seas and open waters at 2 feet or less while inland waters stay at a light chop.
Inland storms will fade by sunset tonight, leaving all of us with clearing skies and lows in the middle 70s.
From Wednesday through the upcoming weekend: dry, stable will take hold of Southwest Florida, greatly reducing our rain chances and providing more heat. Our afternoon temperatures during this time will likely peak in the middle 90s, making the air feel like we're between 100-107 degrees.
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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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A FAMOUS PUB IN COLLIER COUNTY IS FORCED TO CLOSE ITS DOORS AFTER SERVING THOUSANDS OF CUSTOMERS FOR NEARLY 30 YEARS.
THE ERIN'S ISLE IRISH PUB OWNER SAYS HIS LANDLORD SOLD THE PROPERTY ON THE 6000 BLOCK OF COLLIER BOULEVARD.
NBC2'S KELLY CRESWELL IS LIVE THERE THIS MORNING, AND KELLY, THE PUB WILL BE OPEN TODAY, BUT IT WON'T BE SERVING FOOD?
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Take live
No---instead of ordering food--people will be buying what their food was on---plates, silverware, anything inside this pub is up for sale in an auction happening later this morning.
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Take vo
Erin's isle Irish pub has say here on collier boulevard since 1983 but the owner tells NBC2 his landlord ordered him out because this building will be demolished. The owner claims it's cheaper to auction off all the items inside instead of keeping them in storage. Some of these items, hold meaning--including an Irish pitcher given to the owner by one of his customers in their will. While it will be hard to let go of everything inside, owner Michael ward says it will be even harder to say goodbye to his customers and employees.
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."it's over. I just gotta say goodbye to these people and that's hard."
Ward says he had to let go nearly 30 employees--some who even worked alongside of him since the pub opened.
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A free viewing starts at 9 this morning and then the auction begins at 11 and ward says everything must go.
It's unclear whether ward will open up another Irish pub after today. Live in cc kc NBC2
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HER TRIP INTO SPACE CAPTIVATED THE COUNTRY.
AND THIS MORNING.WE'RE REMEMBERING SALLY RIDE.WHO DIED AT THE AGE OF 61.
SHE WAS THE FIRST AMERICAN WOMAN TO TRAVEL TO SPACE.
SHE FLEW ON THE SHUTTLE CHALLENGER IN 1983 WHEN SHE WAS 32.
PRESIDENT OBAMA IS CALLING HER A NATIONAL HERO AND A "POWERFUL ROLE MODEL".
HER OFFICE SAYS SHE DIED OF PANCREATIC CANCER.
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WE HAVE A REPLACEMENT!
SINGER MARIAH CAREY WILL FILL AN EMPTY SPOT ON THE AMERICAN IDOL JUDGE'S TABLE.
THE SHOW'S PRODUCERS SAY THE FIVE TIME GRAMMY WINNER WILL JOIN THE CAST FOR SEASON 12 WHEN THE SHOW RETURNS IN JANUARY 2013.
CAREY REPLACES JUDGES JENNIFER LOPEZ AND STEVEN TYLER.
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EXTREMELY IMPRESSIVE!
THAT'S THAT MOVIE INDUSTRY EXECS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE OPENING OF THE "DARK KNIGHT RISES" DESPITE THE SHOOTING COVERAGE SURROUNDING THE MOVIE.
THE THIRD INSTALLMENT OF THE BATMAN FRANCHISE EARNED NEARLY 161 MILLION DOLLARS OVER THE WEEKEND, MAKING IT THE HIGHEST EARNING U.S. DEBUT OF A 2-D FILM EVER.
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NEW DETAILS THIS MORNING INTO THE NEW DESIGN OF THE APPLE I-PHONE.
WHEN THE IPHONE-5 GOES ON SALE, PROBABLY AROUND OCTOBER, THE WIDE DOCK CONNECTOR AT THE BOTTOM OF CURRENT DEVICES WILL BE MUCH SMALLER.
INSTEAD OF A 30 PIN CONNECTOR, THE IPHONE 5 WILL COME WITH A 19 PIN CONNECTOR.
THE NEW DESIGN WILL MAKE ROOM FOR THE EARPLUG TO MOVE TO THE BOTTOM, ACCORDING TO A REPORT BY REUTERS.
THE CHANGE COULD ANNOY SOME FAITHFUL IPHONE AND IPOD FANS BECAUSE THE NEW PHONE WILL NOT CONNECT WITH THE CURRENT ARRAY OF ACCESSORIES LIKE SPEAKERS AND POWER CHARGERS -- WITHOUT AN ADAPTER.
BUT IT WILL BE NEW BUSINESS FOR ACCESSORY MAKERS!
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WE'RE THREE DAYS AWAY FROM THE OPENING CEREMONIES IN LONDON, AND OVERNIGHT--
THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT HAS DEPLOYED 12 HUNDRED MORE TROOPS TO PROTECT OLYMPIC VENUES.
SOME 18 THOUSAND MILITARY PERSONNEL ARE NOW SECURING THE GAMES.
MEANTIME OUR FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA IS READY FOR THE GAMES--
SHE SAYS SHE'S EXCITED ABOUT LEADING THE U-S DELEGATION TO THE OLYMPICS.
SHE SAYS THE TRIP IS A "DREAM COME TRUE," BUT SHE'S REMEMBERING THE PEOPLE OF AURORA, COLORADO, IN HER PRAYERS.
WHEN SHE'S IN LONDON, SHE PLANS TO HOST A "LET'S MOVE!" EVENT AS PART OF HER CAMPAIGN AGAINST CHILDHOOD OBESITY.
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there no way they are going to catch-- ryan locte coming home, ryan locthe-- look at lockte put that kidup-- setting a world record--- 10 seconds of nats
LOTS OF LOVE FOR LOCHTE!
YOU MAY KNOW HIM BEST AS SWIMMER MICHAEL PHELP'S BIGGEST COMPETITION ON THE U.S. SWIM TEAM---
BUT SWIMMER RYAN LOCHTE IS READY TO WIN GOLD IN LONDON.
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i need a variety i'm carrying 800 pounds---- what's the difference in the water--
i'm pulling more than i've ever pulled before
MATT LAUER HAS A FULL PROFILE THIS MORNING ON LOCHTE ON THE TODAY SHOW THIS MORNING---
THAT'S RIGHT HERE NBC-2 FOLLOWING NEWS TODAY.
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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.
"Rain chances slipping away"
Rain chances are coming down today as the tropical moisture starts heading for the exit gates, leaving us with a hotter and drier weather pattern through the end of the week.
It appears enough lingering moisture will still be in play to produce a few isolated downpours and thunderstorms late in the morning through midday , but an onshore flow will push the spotty storms inland this afternoon.
We'll also enjoy a lot more sunshine today and, as a result, some warmer temperatures. Most spots will be on track to see lower 90s this afternoon except near the beaches where temperatures will stay a couple degrees lower.
Winds will be light and variable this morning before becoming southwesterly from 5-10 later in the afternoon. For the boaters and beach goers, winds will be primarily out of the southwest around 5 knots this afternoon, putting seas and open waters at 2 feet or less while inland waters stay at a light chop.
Inland storms will fade by sunset tonight, leaving all of us with clearing skies and lows in the middle 70s.
From Wednesday through the upcoming weekend: dry, stable will take hold of Southwest Florida, greatly reducing our rain chances and providing more heat. Our afternoon temperatures during this time will likely peak in the middle 90s, making the air feel like we're between 100-107 degrees.
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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 NOW IS--
LET'S GET YOU UP TO SPEED WITH THIS MORNING'S TOP STORIES.
THIS MORNING FAMILY MEMBERS OF VICTIMS KILLED IN FRIDAY'S ATTACK AT A COLORADO MOVIE THEATER ARE REACTING TO SEEING THE SUSPECT IN COURT.
ONE FATHER -- CALLING JAMES HOLMES A "COWARD."
THE 24 YEAR OLD WILL HAVE ANOTHER COURT APPEARANCE NEXT MONDAY TO FACE FORMAL CHARGES IN THE DEATHS OF 12 PEOPLE.
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THIS MORNING WE ARE LEARNING POLICE ACROSS THE COUNTRY HAVE ARRESTED AT LEAST THREE PEOPLE ACCUSED OF MAKING THREATS DURING OR AFTER WATCHING THE NEW BATMAN MOVIE.
IN ONE CASE, POLICE IN MAINE ARRESTED THIS MAN SUNDAY WHO SAID HE WAS ON HIs WAY TO SHOOT A FORMER EMPLOYER ONE DAY AFTER WATCHING "THE DARK KNIGHT RISES."
THEY ALSO FOUND AN ARSENAL OF GUNS IN HIS CAR.
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BULLETS FLY AT A POLICE STATION IN IMMOKALEE.
TODAY AUTHORITIES PLAN TO RELEASE SURVEILLANCE VIDEO AS THE SEARCH CONTINUES TO FIND THE PERSON BEHIND THE TRIGGER.
THE SEMINOLE INDIAN TRIBE TELLS NBC2 A CAR PULLED UP TO THEIR BUILDING, ON FIRST STREET, MONDAY MORNING.
SOMEONE GOT OUT AND STARTED SHOOTING.
ONE OFFICER WAS INSIDE.
HE WAS NOT HURT.
WE'RE TOLD HE WAS DRIVING A SILVER OR GOLD MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS WITH A SOFT TOP ROOF.
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THE NC DOUBLE A HITS PENN STATE STATE IN THE WALLET.HANDING DOWN HARSH PENALTIES.
THEY INCLUDE A 60-MILLION DOLLAR FINE. THE LOSS OF ALL OF COACH JOE PATERNO'S VICTORIES FROM 1998 TO 2011. AND A FOUR-YEAR BAN ON POST-SEASON BOWL GAMES.
THE PUNISHMENT STEMS FROM THE UNIVERSITY'S INACTION WHEN OFFICIALS WERE ALERTED TO CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE BY FORMER ASSISTANT COACH JERRY SANDUSKY.
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HAPPENINING TODAY--
THE NAPLES ZOO MUST MAKE A TOUGH DECISION.HOW TO SAVE THE POND.
ZOO STAKEHOLDERS HAD ALREADY REACHED AN AGREEMENT TO REMOVE A PORTION OF THE EXISTING ONE, AND CREATING A SECOND POND IN ANOTHER LOCATION.
THE PROJECT WOULD ALSO PROVIDE A SERVICE ROAD FOR A NEW PARKING LOT FOR THE ZOO.
WE'RE TOLD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL MAKE THEIR FINAL DECISION SOMETIME TODAY.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING-- THE SHOPPING SHEET.
THE EDUCATION SECRETARY NOW WANTS COLLEGES TO ADOPT THIS NEW FINANCIAL AID TOOL -- JUST RELEASED OVERNIGHT.
IT PROVIDES INFORMATION LIKE COSTS OF TUITION AND BOOKS, AND FINANCIAL AID DETAILS.
THE IDEA IS TO HELP UNRAVEL THE MYSTERY OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND ALLOW STUDENTS TO COMPARISON SHOP.
TODAY THE EDUCATION SECRETARY IS SENDING A LETTER TO ALL COLLEGES, ASKING THEM TO VOLUNTARILY ADOPT THIS TOOL.
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OPEN MIC SHOWDOWN!
CAPE CORAL'S CITY MANAGER RESPONDS TO SOME SHOCKING ALLEGATIONS.
SOME SAY STAFF MEMBERS ALLEGEDLY MADE CONTROVERSIAL REMARKS REGARDING THE COST OF THE U-E-P AT A CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
CITY MANAGER JOHN SZERLAG CLAIMS THE ALLEGATIONS ARE FALSE.
MAYOR JOHN SULLIVAN SAYS HE STILL BELIEVES WHAT HE HEARD WAS THE TRUTH AND EVEN CALLED FOR SENIOR CITY STAFF TO TAKE A POLYGRAPH TEST.
HE LATER WITHDREW THE MOTION.
IF YOU HAVE A COPY OF THE RECORDING -- HE WANTS TO HAVE IT.
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CRISIS IN COLLIER COUNTY!
HUNDREDS OF TREES ARE UNDER ATTACK.
NBC TWO LEARNS "SPIRALING WHITEFLIES" ARE INFECTING TREES ON MARCO ISLAND.
THE CITY IS USING 25-THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM IT'S EMERGENCY FUND TO FIGHT OFF THE BUGS, THAT ARE NATIVE TO CENTRAL AMERICA.
IF YOU LIVE ON THE ISLAND, CITY LEADERS WANT TO YOU PROTECT YOUR TREES ON YOUR PROPERTY, BECAUSE CITY CREWS WON'T GET TO THEM.
CREWS WILL START AT COLLIER BOULEVARD AND VETERANS PARK.
THEN THEY'LL TREAT ALL OTHER CITY-OWNED TREES.
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"It is such a fantastic once in a lifetime opportunity"
AND ALL NEW THIS MORNING --
FANS IN LONDON GOT A PREVIEW OF THE OPENING CEREMONY FOR THE OLYMPICS.
NOW, CAMERAS WERE NOT ALLOWED IN FOR YESTERDAY'S DRESS REHEARSAL.
BUT AS YOU JUST HEARD, FANS WERE IMPRESSED.
OSCAR WINNING DIRECTOR DANNY BOYLE DESIGNED FRIDAY NIGHT'S SPECTACLE.
IF RUMORS ARE TO BE BELIEVED, THE CEREMONY WILL INCLUDE A STUNTMAN DRESSED AS JAMES BOND WHO WILL PARACHUTE INTO THE STADIUM TO START THE SHOW.
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TRAFFIC RECAP
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CANNONBALL!!!
AN ENGLEWOOD MAN IS TAKING HIS TALENT TO THE NATIONAL STAGE ON NBC'S SHOW "AMERICA'S GOT TALENT."
HE'S KNOWN AS DAVID "THE BULLET" SMITH.
HIS MORE THAN 5 THOUSAND PERFORMANCES IN 13 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES CAUGHT THE EYE OF AMERICA'S GOT TALENT JUDGES.
YOU CAN CATCH THE HUMAN CANNONBALL RIGHT HERE ON NBC TWO TONIGHT AT 8 P-M.
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