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RIGHT NOW AT FIVE.

TWO REPAIRMEN. THREATENED ON THE JOB.,, FACING DOWN A GUN TOTING HOMEOWNER IN THE CAPE.

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A HOME RIPPED APART -

WALLS KNOCKED DOWN --

DOORS KICKED OFF

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GOING DOOR TO DOOR ON THE JOB.IS A DANGEROUS PROPOSITION LATELY.

TONIGHT A CAPE CORAL HOMEOWNER IS ACCUSED OF PULLING A GUN ON TWO PHONE REPAIRMEN.

GOOD EVENING I'M PETER BUSCH.

AND I'M KELLIE BURNS.

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN TWO WEEKS SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAS HAPPENED IN THE CAPE --

POLICE SAY ROBERT PAGANO POINTED HIS GUN AT TWO CENTURY LINK EMPLYEES OUTSIDE HIS HOME ON SOUTHEAST 22ND TERRACE

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The interaction came to a head along this quiet cape coral street.

After two century link employees knocked on pagano's front door, Investigators tell us he stormed out of his backyard and pointed his pistol with his finger on the trigger at the workers standing in this driveway.

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Mariss pagano

1310 "Steve: would your husband pull a pistol and point at the two? Never in a million years. It wouldn't happen."

Mariss Pagano fires back tonight -- telling only us her husband Robert Pagano isn't a violent man.

Pagano 1431 "he's warm, compassion, caring, and would do anything for anybody."

While the wife counters the arrest is a big misunderstanding, cape coral police officers claim Pagano admitted to pulling the revolver to quote "scare the workers."

According to his arrest report, the century link workers needed to repair a phone line and knocked on Pagano's door as a common courtesy.

Brian Hamman, Century Link

0955 "this is a scary situation. We're extremely grateful our guys are okay and safe."

Brian hamman explains current safety measures include driving marked vehicles and wearing uniformed clothes.

He tells us -- given yesterday morning's run in they're reinterating the rules.

Cape police officers argue the workers -- did nothing wrong and people like Pagano need to excerise common sense in their community.

Lt. Tony Sizemore, CCPD

0601 "just the mere fact that someone is knocking on your door is not a threat."

Some neighbors contend Pagano sleeps during the day -- and might have felt threatened.

Karen Marzullo, neighbor

4625 "now it seems like everybody is getting that way. they don't want to open the door because they don't know who is going to be on the other side."

And as this wife waits for husband to come home from jail, she doesn't believe rage played a factor.

Pagano 1353 "I've never seen him raise a pistol. He might have been startled."

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Now we reached out to several other ulitilies about their safety rules, Comcast tells us they go through safety classes and everyone is encouraged to be cordial.

Police officers encourage anyone to call them first before taking matters into your own hands.

NICHOLAS RAINEY KILLED-VO

TWO WEEKS AGO. A DOOR TO DOOR SALES MAN WAS SHOT AND KILLED IN THE CAPE.

POLICE SAY KENNETH ROOP GUNNED DOWN NICHOLAS RAINEY IN HIS DRIVEWAY. SHOOTING HIM IN THE SHOULDER AND IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD.

RAINEY WAS SELLING MEAT.

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UNBELIEVABLE PICTURES TONIGHT OF EXTREME DAMAGE DONE TO A HOUSE -- DEPUTIES SAY THREE KIDS ARE RESPONSIBLE.

TAKE A LOOK AT THE PICTURES --

HOLES PUNCHED THROUGH WALLS --

A SLIDING GLASS DOOR PUSHED COMPLETELY OUTSIDE --

GLASS AND DEBRIS EVERYWHERE!

A NEIGHBOR HEARD ALL THE RUCKUS AND WENT TO INVESTIGATE --

HE TOLD DEPUTIES HE FOUND THESE THREE BOYS TEARING THE HOUSE APART.

8 YEAR OLD ALEXANDER SABJA, ALONG WITH 13-YEAR-OLD TWINS ANTHONY AND RYAN MAURER.

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SOT GRETCHEN LORENZO / CRIME PREVENTION COORDINATOR, FORT MYERS POLICE DEPT.

:00:20:48

"the community is pretty much fed up. They're fed up they're aggravated. They're tired." 51

16 MURDERS SO FAR THIS YEAR IN FORT MYERS -- AND MANY OF THEM STILL UNSOLVED.

TONIGHT A RALLY IS UNDERWAY AT THE EDISON MALL TO THE STOP THE VIOLENCE.

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*SHOW ACTIVE SCENE OUTSIDE EDISON MALL

* MARCH JUST STARTED AT 5

* THIS MARKS THE 29TH YEAR FOR NATIONAL NIGHT OUT.

* EXTRA ANTICIPATION SURROUNDING TONIGHT'S EVENTS.

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ROLLQ: ". 16 CRIMINAL HOMICIDES."

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TEENAGERS CONSIDERING CAREERS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT PREP FOR TONIGHT'S 'NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENTS.

ATHENA MITCHELL / FORT MYERS POLICE DEPT.

:00:15:59

"setup tonight and then they'll be in the march as well."

THIS AFTERNOON'S MISSION - BLOW UP 500 BALOONS.

THEIR LONG-TERM GOAL - MAKE NEIGHBORHOODS SAFER.

SOT GRETCHEN LORENZO / CRIME PREVENTION COORDINATOR, FORT MYERS POLICE DEPT.

:00:20:48

"the community is pretty much fed up. They're fed up they're aggravated. They're tired." 51

they all know they have to be the key to stopping the violence in the community. 56

SHE'S TALKING ABOUT SCENES LIKE THIS. SUNDAY NIGHT. FOWLER STREET. FORT MYERS.

SOT Marcy Rowlers / Ernest Zigler's mother

:00:16

and the bullets meant for somebody else, met my son and took his life. 19i

A 23-YEAR OLD CAUGHT IN CROSS-FIRE. SHOT TO DEATH OUTSIDE THIS CONVENIENCE STORE.

MORE THAN PREPPING FOR PARTY. TONIGHT IS ABOUT STRENGHTING THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN POLICE AND THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE.

SOT ATHENA MITCHELL / FORT MYERS POLICE DEPT.

:00:16:32

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* TWO OTHER EVENTS IN FORT MYERS TONIGHT.

* ONE IS ALREADY UNDERWAY ON JACKSON STREET IN DOWNTOWN.

* AT 6-30 THERE IS A 'STOP THE VIOLENCE' MARCH AT CLEMENTE PARK.

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LEE COUNTY IS READY TO TAKE THE CITY OF CAPE CORAL TO COURT.

-Frank Mann/Lee County Commissioner-"We set aside money for litigation last week in hopes we don't have to use it."

BOTH SIDE ARE LOCKED IN A BITTER BATTLE OVER THE CONTROVERSIAL CEITUS BOAT LIFT. THE COUNTY WANTS IT PUT BACK IN. THE CITY OF CAPE CORAL DOESN'T.

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THIS IS THE SEVEN-MILE STRETCH OF WATERWAY KNOWN AS THE NORTH SPREADER CANAL SYSTEM. CONDITIONS OUTSIDE ARE CALM. BUT INSIDE THE HALLS OF GOVERNMENT A STORM IS BREWING.

-Frank Mann/Lee County Commissioner-"The idea is to find a resolution and to avoid litigation but from all appearances it looks like Lee County is gearing up for a lawsuit."

LAST WEEK, LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS VOTED TO "SET ASIDE" SOME $350-THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR LITIGATION. THAT'S MONEY THAT *COULD BE USED SUE THE CITY OF CAPE CORAL. ONE COMMISSIONER CALLS THAT OPTION - A LAST RESORT.

-Mann-"I know we're sending the wrong signals. As one commissioner I want to say to Cape Coral I want to work with you.

-306 page report being dropped on table

THIS 306-PAGE REPORT DETAILS THE HISTORY OF THE CIETUS BOAT LIFT. THAT HISTORY INCLUDES NUMEROUS BREACHES AND FAILED REPAIR ATTEMPTS.

-Kevin Mcgrail/Cape Councilman-"The City of Cape Coral does not want to put anymore money into barriers. We've proven twice they will fail. What makes us think third time is a charm."

INSTEAD, THE CITY IS OPTING FOR "ENVIRONMENTAL ALTERNATIVES."

-Alex Boyer-"Councilman Kevin McGrail says the city is working on a storm management plan which will basically improve water quality in the north spreader canal system."

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JACKSONVILLE BABY FOUND-ONCAM

NOW TO AN UPDATE - ON A DISTURBING STORY, WE FIRST BROUGHT YOU YESTERDAY.

NBC2 HAS FOUND OUT THE BABY - A NORTH FLORIDA MAN WAS ATTEMPTING TO TRADE FOR MONEY AND FOOD HAS BEEN FOUND SAFE.

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KELLIE - POLICE HAD BEEN SEARCHING FOR THE BABY SINCE SUNDAY - WHEN ORANGE PARK POLICE WERE TOLD A MAN WENT DOOR-TO-DOOR AT THE RODEWAY INN, AN ORANGE PARK MOTEL, OFFERING THE BABY FOR FOOD.

THE ORANGE PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASED THIS SURVEILLANCE PHOTO OF A MAN WITH A BABY.

THE MAN HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED.

AND THE 3-MONTH-OLD BABY WAS FOUND LATE LAST NIGHT WITH HIS MOTHER AT A JACKSONVILLE MOTEL.

THE CHILD'S MOTHER, 32-YEAR-OLD JAIME RATHJE, WAS ARRESTED ON AN UNRELATED WARRANT FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR OUT OF JACKSONVILLE.

CHARGES AGAINST THE MOTHER ARE PENDING.

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POLICE ARE NOT RELEASING THE NAME OF THE MAN INVOLVED SINCE HE HAS NOT YET BEEN CHARGED WITH A CRIME.

THEY ALSO TELL US IT APPEARS THE BABY WAS NEVER IN DANGER.

SUNSHINE LAKE PUBLIC MEETING-VO

IT COULD GET INTERESTING TONIGHT WHEN A LOT OF TICKED OFF PEOPLE MEET TO TALK ABOUT THE CLEAN UP OF A NASTY LAKE IN PORT CHARLOTTE.

THIS IS VIDEO WE TOOK OF SUNSHINE LAKE AT THE CULTURAL CENTER.

A BLUE-GREEN ALGAE IS BLOOMING THANKS TO NITROGEN AND PHOSPHROUS --

THE SAME AMOUNT FOUND IN A 150 MILLION GALLONS OF RAW SEWAGE.

THE CLEAN UP COULD COST A MILLION DOLLARS.

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AND WE HAVE BRAND NEW VIDEO OF A GAST STATION HEIST IN LEHIGH ACRES --

DEPUTIES SAY A MAN WALKED INTO THE MARATHON GAS STATION ON LEE BOULEVARD --

PULLED OUT A KNIFE AND DEMANDED MONEY.

HECKLER PLEA DEAL-VO

NO MORE JAIL TIME FOR A LEE COUNTY MAN ACCUSED OF RACKETEERING AND MORTGAGE FRAUD --

ERICH HECKLER PLED NO CONTEST TO FIVE CHARGES --

HE'S ALREADY SERVED NEARLY 12 HUNDRED DAYS IN JAIL --

HE STILL HAS TO PAY 58 THOUSAND DOLLARS IN RESTITUTION TO HIS VICTIMS.

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NEW AT FIVE --

MONTHS AFTER LEE COUNTY BEGAN TRYING TO LURE THE WASHINGTON NATIONALS FOR SPRING TRAINING AT CITY OF PALMS PARK -- EVEN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ARE ASKING WHAT'S TAKING SO LONG.

AT TODAY'S COMMISSION MEETING --

ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER DOUG MUERER CONFIRMED THE DISCUSSIONS ARE STILL HAPPENING --

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COMMISSIONERS ARE ALSO CONSIDERING BILLBOARDS ALONG THE NEW METRO PARKWAY EXTENSION. BETWEEN DANIELS AND US 41.

OLYMPICS TONIGHT-2SH-SS-CG

DAY 11 OF THE LONDON OLYMPICS --

AND ANOTHER BIG NIGHT IN PRIMETIME ON N-B-C TWO.

FAIR WARNING --

IN A MINUTE WE ARE GOING TO SHOW THE MEDAL COUNT -

SO LOOK AWAY IF THAT WILL RUIN IT FOR YOU.

IT'S THE FINAL NIGHT OF GYMNASTICS --

AND YOU CAN SEE GABBY DOUGLAS, JORDAN WEIBER AND ALI RAISMAN COMPETE FOR GOLD.

AND THE LADIES HIT THE SAND IN BEACH VOLLEYBALL AS COMPETITION MOVES INTO THE SEMIFINALS.

TEASE ONE-2SHOT

A LITTLE BIT OF RAIN BECAME A BIG PROBLEM FOR SOME PEOPLE LEE COUNTY.

WHO GOT STUCK IN THE MUD AND TRAPPED.

NOW CREWS ARE SCRAMBLING TO DRAIN THE WATER ON THIS PRIVATE ROAD. AND GET A BAND AID CONSTRUCTION PROJECT BACK ON TRACK.

AND HONORING PURPLE HEART RECIPIENTS.

TZ1 A) LAUREL LANE MUD-VO-WIPE

TZ1 B) CAPE PURPLE HEART DAY-VOTOPS

TZ1 C) WEATHER TEASE-STC

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL

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.

We'll notice some changes in the rain department today as our rain chances take a little bit of a dip, but we'll still be in line for some hit or miss afternoon storms during the peak heating of the day.

The difference between today and yesterday, though, is today's rain will likely cover much less ground; rain coverage will be considerably lower at 30% instead of Monday's 70%.

It also appears the best chance of getting wet will be over northern portions of the viewing area, so if you live in Collier County, your chances of seeing a storm will be lower than in Charlotte County.

Aside from the isolated afternoon storms, today will be mainly sunny and hot. Temperatures will have the potential to warm into the mid 90s, and the heat index will be near 100 degrees.

Rain chances will dwindle even more Wednesday as some drier air briefly takes hold of Southwest Florida, so the main focus will be on the heat as temperatures soar into the mid 90s.

By Thursday and Friday, afternoon showers and storms will make a comeback, and it looks like the afternoon thunderstorm pattern will be in place through the upcoming weekend as well.

In the tropics, Ernesto is struggling with some dry air at the moment, which has prevented the storm from strengthening into a hurricane overnight. Ernesto still has very warm water to work with as well as an overall favorable environment for future strengthening before landfall tonight near Belize and the Yucatan peninsula. Once Ernesto crosses the Yucatan, the system is expected to briefly move into the southern Gulf, and its final destination will likely be the coast of Mexico Friday morning.

LAUREL LANE MUD-2SH-VO-OC

ALL THAT RAIN YESTERDAY CAUSED QUITE A PROBLEM ON LAUREL LANE IN NORTH FORT MYERS.

ON YOUR LEFT WHAT IT LOOKED LIKE YESTERDAY- THE MUD FROM ROAD CONSTRUCTION TRAPPING PEOPLE IN THEIR HOMES.

TODAY ON YOUR RIGHT- PEOPLE ARE DRIVING ON THE ROAD,

AS CREWS GET THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT BACK ON TRACK.

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SARAH MYERS TAKES THE SAME ROUTE DOWN LAUREL LANE EVERY MORNING-

21:55:12 I go to my bus stop so I walk up and down these roads everyday and if it's like a river then i usually get my dad to drive me cause there's no way you're getting down it 18

NO WAY BEFORE CONSTRUCTION STARTED.

21:55:33 it should have been done a long time ago but it's nice that they doing it 37

AFTER 36 YEARS OF DISREPAIR ON THE PRIVATE ROAD

LEE COUNTY NATURAL RESOURCES IS PAYING TO GET IT IN BETTER SHAPE, SO THAT EMERGENCY WORKERS CAN DO THEIR JOB SAFELY.

CLARY'S SITEWORK AND DEVELOPMENT IS NOW WORKING HERE

PUTTING IN PIPES, CARVING CULVERTS AND DISTRIBUTING DIRT.

21:38:13 After all we all pay taxes don't we this should have been addressed before 16

22:37:15 even though laurel is getting some much needed work, lee county commissioners did not vote for this area to be considered a state of emergency, meaning it could be awhile until any other side roads see any relief. 26

21:55:39 they're the ones that need to get done bc this road gets all nice but then hen you come out on this road your car still might break down 47

AS MONEY BECOMES AVAILABLE-

MORE SIDE ROADS WILL GET FIXED.

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THE NEXT STEP ON LAUREL- FINISHING IT THIS WEEK BY LAYING 3- 4 INCHES OF LIMESTONE ON THE SURFACE.

THE ROAD WILL BE BETTER-

BUT NOT PERFECT.

SINCE IT'S A PRIVATE ROAD THE COUNTY'S *NOT PAYING TO PAVE IT,

BUT HOPES THE FIX WILL MAKE IT BETTER FOR DRIVERS.

21:38:33 your car skids like this. It skids back and forth all the time 37

AND FOR FIRST RESPONDERS- SO THEY CAN GET TO EMERGENCIES ON TIME.

21:56:14 I don't think they can as fast bc they have to slow down for t he water and the muck and they might even get stuck too 20

FMB SAND SCULPTING-VO-CG

THIS IS A PRETTY COOL.UNIQUE EVENT IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

THE 26TH ANNUAL AMERICAN SAND SCULPTING CHAMPIONSHIPS WILL TAKE PLACE THIS NOVEMBER.

THIS IS VIDEO FROM LAST YEAR WHEN 16 SCULPTORS COMPETED AT FORT MYERS BEACH.

THIS YEAR --

FOR TEN DAYS.MASTER SAND SCULPTORS WILL WORK BEHIND THE HOLIDAY INN TO SHOWCASE THEIR SKILLS.

TEASE TWO-2SHOT

FLORIDA JOINED SEVEN OTHER STATES IN HONORING PURPLE HEART RECIPIENTS.

LEE CHALIFOUR 31:04-15 "As the saying goes, some gave all and all gave some

WE WILL SHOW YOU HOW SOUTHWEST FLORIDA HONORED MILITARY MEMBERS WOUNDED OR KILLED WHILE SERVING THEIR COUNTRY.

AND ALL NEW AT SIX--

A NAPLES FATHER.SEVERELY BURNED WHEN HIS BOAT CAUGHT FIRE WITH HIM AND HIS SON ON BOARD-- IS FINALLY OUT OF THE HOSPITAL.

TZ2 A) PURPLE HEART MEMORIAL MOVED-SOTVO

TZ2 B) COLLIER BOAT EXPLOSION VICTIM-BNR-VOTOPS

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FOR THE FIRS TIME, FLORIDA JOINS SEVEN OTHER STATES TO OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZE 'PURPLE HEART DAY' --

IN CAPE CORAL --

THE MAYOR HONORED ARMY SPECIALIST MICHAEL ARAUJO WITH THE KEY TO THE CITY.

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-michael araujo/ army specialist- TBD

ONE POINT SEVEN MILLION PEOPLE HAVE BEEN AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART SINCE 17-82.

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IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY --

THERE IS A NEW HOME FOR A MEMORIAL FOR THOSE HONORED WITH THE PURPLE HEART.

THE MONUMENT MOVED FROM THE INTERSECTION OF COCHRAN BLVD AND U-S 41 IN PORT CHARLOTTE --

TO THE VETERANS GARDEN AT LASHLEY PARK IN PUNTA GORDA.

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"The purple heart was created 230 years ago today by General George Washington and even though it's changed over the years, it's still considered one of the prestigious military awards, especially for those who have received it."

Ken Kozio,Veteran 22:31-38 "It hits you a little bit closer to home knowing that your time could have been up at any moment you know."

AT THE REDEDICATION OF THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY PURPLE HEART MEMORIAL.

CROWDS OF VETERANS AND SUPPORTERS CAME TO PAY TRIBUTE TO MILITARY MEMBERS WHO HAVE SEEN THE WORST OF WAR.

MANY HERE, CARRY THE SCARS OF COMBAT.

AND THE MEDAL THAT SHOWS THEIR SACRIFICE.

Ken Kozio,Veteran 23:19-29 "Truck came through the gate, we had no way of stopping it because nobody had ammunition, truck blew up I ended up with a piece of shrapnel in my head."

MARINE VETERAN KEN KOZIO RECEIVED HIS FIRST PURPLE HEART IN BEIRUT, LEBANON. IN 1983.

SHORTLY AFTER, HE GOT A SECOND ONE.

Ken Kozio,Veteran 24:16-20 "I wound up back in Grenada and I ended up catching a stray round in my shoulder."

BUT HERE, KEN'S STORY OF SACRIFICE IS SHARED.

LEE CHALIFOUR SERVED FOR 30 YEARS AND WAS IN BOTH WWII. AND VIETNAM, WHERE HE BARELY ESCAPED WITH HIS LIFE DURING A ROCKET ATTACK.

LEE CHALIFOUR 29:24-33 "Blew me about 12 feet in the air and out. I landed in the company street."

STILL, FOR BOTH OF THESE MEN, THIS DAY AND THIS MEDAL ISN'T ABOUT THEMSELVES.

IT'S ALL ABOUT A SHARED SACRIFICE.

AND REMEMBERING THOSE, WHO NEVER MADE IT HOME.

LEE CHALIFOUR 31:04-15 "As the saying goes, some gave all and all gave some

NEW AT 530-BNR-2SHOT

SHOCKING DEVELOPMENTS IN AN ARIZONA COURTROOM.

THE MAN ACCUSED OF SHOOTING CONGRESSWOMAN GABRIELLE GIFFORDS--

IS ACCUSED NO MORE!

JARED LOUGHNER ADMITS IN COURT HE DID IT!

PLUS.BRISTOL PALIN'S CHILD IS NOW IN THE MIDDLE OF A BITTER CUSTODY BATTLE!

HER FORMER BOYFRIEND IS GOING TO COURT--

TELLING THE JUDGE SHE'S "UNFIT" TO BE A MOTHER.

AND HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO DROP TEN POUNDS IN 10-DAYS!

IT'S SO EASY--

YOU'LL NEVER KNOW YOU'RE DOING IT!

A) BATTLE OVER TRIPP-VO-WIPE

B) 10 WAYS TO CUT 10-VOTOPS