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KEY LIST OPEN-CLIP
BREAKING OPEN-CLIP GROUND ZERO-2SHOT
DESOTO GIRL SEARCH-SS TOPS VO 2 SHOT GROUND ZERO-PKG
FIRST WEATHER TOSS-TRX OMNI TOPS PANETTA FLIGHT 93 MEMORIAL-VO
FIRST WEATHER JIM-WX CENTER OBAMA MOTORCADE OFFICER KILLED-VO
FMB DEATH INVESTIGATION-VO WA WILDFIRES-TRX VOTOPS
LEHIGH SHOOTING-SS VO WA WILDFIRES-PKG
PTSD IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CLIFTON PLASMA-OC PLASMA NY TORNADO CLEANUP-TRX VO TOPS WIPE
PTSD IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CLIFTON PLASMA-PLASMA NY BUFFALO TREES & BUILDINGS-VOTOPS
PTSD IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CLIFTON PLASMA-PKG ROBBERY ARRESTS-SS VO SS
PTSD IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CLIFTON PLASMA-PLASMA HIT AND RUN UPDATE-SOTVO
PANETTA FLIGHT 93 MEMORIAL-VO ATV ACCIDENT UPDATE-VO
AGHAN SUICIDE BLAST-OC GOV SCOTT EDUCATION TOUR-OC BNR
AFGHAN PRISON HANDED OVER-VOTOPS AIRPLANE DOOR FALLS OFF-OC
CONGRESS RETURNS-TRX VO AIRPLANE DOOR FALLS OFF-PKG
CHICAGO TEACHER STRIKE-TRX SAT OR VOTOPS TX IMPLOSION-TRX NATS VOTOPS WIPE
CHICAGO TEACHER STRIKE-PKG RENO BALLON GLOW-VOTOPS
CAPE WASTE RATES-OC TEASE FOUR-2 SHOT
MOSQUITO TEST UPDATE-OC TZ4 A) PINK EYE GERMS-VO
CHARCO LAND FILL-VOWIPE TZ4 B) KID POLE DANCING-SOTVO
CHARCO LAND FILL-SOTVO THE VOICE PREMIERE-NATS VOTOPS 2SHOT
CHINA QUAKE RESCUE-TRX VOTOPS THE VOICE PREMIERE-PKG
TEASE ONE-TRX TOPS THE VOICE PREMIERE-2 SHOT
TZ1 A) MARKET WATCH UPDATE-NATS VOTOPS BIGBOARD QR CORN MAZE-VOTOPS
TZ1 B) TEACHING KIDS FINANCES-SOTVO TO BREAK FIRST ALERT FORECAST-CLIP
MARKET WATCH-PKG FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL
GAS PRICES-VO PINK EYE GERMS-CLIP VO IN PLASMA
AT THE PUMP-CG BNR PINK EYE GERMS-PKG
FIRST ALERT FORECAST-CLIP PINK EYE GERMS-OC
FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL MOM DEPRESSION & KID HEIGHT-VO
TEACHING KIDS FINANCES-VO IN PLASMA MARIJUANA TESTICULAR CANCER-VO
TEACHING KIDS FINANCES-PKG KIDS POLE DANCING CLASSES?-VOWIPE
BOSTON MARKET BOWLS-VO KIDS POLE DANCING CLASSES?-SOTVO
JIF RECIPE-VO BNR PRESIDENTIAL BEAR HUG-2SHOT NATS VO
DISNEY MARATHON SOLD OUT-2SHOT VO COMING UP @ 4-CLIP
TEASE TWO-2 SHOT A) cyber exercising-VOTOPS WIPE
TZ2 A) LADY GAGA MEAT DRESS-VO TO BREAK B) obama bear hug-VOTOPS WIPE
LADY GAGA MEAT DRESS-2 SHOT C) disease outbreak-VOTOPS TO BREAK
LADY GAGA MEAT DRESS-PKG DESOTO GIRL SEARCH-TRX OC- SS-VO
LADY GAGA MEAT DRESS-2 SHOT FM DEATH INVESTIGATION-VOTOPS
AT THE BOX OFFICE-2SHOT VO GROUND ZERO CANCER LINK-VOTOPS
MUSEUM DAY-VO CLIP OC CAPE WASTE RATES-ONCAM
TEASE THREE-2 SHOT MARKET WATCH-SATLIVE
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BREAKING OPEN-CLIP


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DESOTO GIRL SEARCH-SS TOPS VO 2 SHOT


BREAKING NEWS IN ARCADIA - THIS MAN IS IN JAIL CHARGED IN CONNECTION TO A WOMAN WHO DISAPPEARED IN THE PEACE RIVER.

THE DESOTO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ARRESTED 28 YEAR OLD ANDREW SKEVINGTON.

A WITNESS CLAIMS SKEVINGTON AND ANOTHER MAN PRESSURED A WOMAN INTO JUMPING FROM THE MORGAN PARK BRIDGE.

WHEN SHE DIDN'T, tHE WITNESS SAYS, THE OTHER MAN, IDENTIFIED AS THE WOMAN'S BOYFRIEND, PUSHED HER IN THE PEACE RIVER.

SKEVINGTON CLAIMS THE WOMAN JUMPED ON HER OWN -- AND THAT HE AND THE OTHER MAN JUMPED IN TO HELP THE WOMAN AFTER SHE JUMPED.

AUTHORITIES SAY THE TWO MEN TOOK OFF AFTERWARD WITH THE WOMAN'S BELONGINGS.

NEITHER THE OTHER MAN NOR THE VICTIM HAVE BEEN LOCATED.

THIS IS SOMETHING WE ARE FOLLOWING TODAY AND WILL BRING YOU UPDATES IN OUR LATER NEWSCASTS. Return to index of stories...


FIRST WEATHER TOSS-TRX OMNI TOPS


CLOUDS AND RAIN IN THE SKY THIS AFTERNOON.

SCATTERED SHOWERS OVER SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

NBC2'S JIM REIF IS HERE NOW WITH HOW LONG IT'LL STICK AROUND.

JIM? Return to index of stories...


FIRST WEATHER JIM-WX CENTER


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.

Higher rain chances return to the forecast Monday as a weak front settles right over Southwest Florida. This front will keep the atmosphere unsettled over the next couple days until some drier air chips away at our rain chances by Wednesday.

Rainy days and Mondays don't always make for the best combination, but at least the rain won't be too widespread.

We'll mainly just see a scattering of showers starting as early as this morning and then carrying over into the afternoon. Shower movement will be from west to east, and locations farther north will likely see the most rain.

A few thunderstorms will also be possible today, especially once things start to heat up a little by the late morning and afternoon, but we don't anticipate any severe weather.

Winds will be a little breezy at times, and wind gusts may get up to 20 mph, especially near the coast.

Aside from the extra showers today, our sky should still be at least partially sunny. We will, however, notice a lot more clouds cover compared to the weekend, and as a result, temperatures should only warm into the mid to upper 80s.

Tuesday will likely be a tad wetter as the front gradually slides farther south. Look for the possibility of rain Tuesday morning and then more rain and a few thunderstorms during the afternoon.

By Wednesday, the front should be far enough south so that we get more sun and fewer showers along with a slight dip in humidity. Overnight and early mornings will also be more comfortable starting Wednesday with mostly clear skies and lows in the low to mid 70s.

On Thursday and Friday, we'll enjoy mainly skies for most of the day, but some late-day showers and a few storms will still be possible, particularly for areas close to the coast and Highway 41.

High temperatures through the second half of the week will warm into the low 90s. Return to index of stories...


FMB DEATH INVESTIGATION-VO


THANKS JIM.

RIGHT NOW IN LEE COUNTY,

DEPUTIES ARE INVESTIGATING THE CASE OF A BODY FOUND FORT MYERS BEACH.

AUTHORITIES FOUND THE MAN'S BODY JUST BEFORE 6 LAST NIGHT, BEHIND DIAMOND HEAD RESORT.

THE DISCOVERY COMES AFTER DEPUTIES WERE INVESTIGATING A REPORT OF A MISSING PERSON WHO HAD GONE SWIMMING.

NO WORD ON THE MAN'S NAME OR CAUSE OF DEATH. Return to index of stories...


LEHIGH SHOOTING-SS VO


INVESTIGATORS ARE STILL SEARCHING FOR ANSWERS THIS AFTERNOON IN A MAN'S DEATH IN LEHIGH ACRES.

LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY MARK GORDON WAS FOUND DEAD IN HIS FRONT YARD WITH BLOOD COMING FROM HIS CHEST LATE SATURDAY NIGHT.

HE WAS FOUND LYING FACE DOWN IN FRONT OF HIS HOME ON VINEYARD PLACE.

DEPUTIES HAVEN'T RELEASED ANYMORE DETAILS ON WHAT CAUSED HIS DEATH.

NO WORD IF ANY SUSPECTS ARE IN CUSTODY.

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION IS ASKED TO CALL CRIME STOPPERS. Return to index of stories...


PTSD IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CLIFTON PLASMA-OC PLASMA


MILITARY MEMBERS ARE COMMITTING SUICIDE AT EXTREMELY HIGH RATES.

NEARLY ONE EVERY DAY.

THIS IS AS VETERANS RETURN HOME FROM COMBAT WITH POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER.

NBC2'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS IN THE STUDIO - TO TELL US HOW 2 LOCAL VETERANS ARE USING THEIR BIKES TRYING TO RAISE AWARENESS ON THIS IMPORTANT ISSUE. Return to index of stories...


PTSD IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CLIFTON PLASMA-PLASMA


IT'S CALLED THE VETERAN'S RIDE FOR P-T-S-D.

THESE TWO VETERANS, TRAINED WITH RIFLES, HOPE TO FIGHT THIS BATTLE WITH THEIR BICYCLES. Return to index of stories...


PTSD IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CLIFTON PLASMA-PKG


AS MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY CONTINUE TO COME HOME FROM DEPLOYMENTS OVERSEAS.

NEW NUMBERS SHOW SUICIDE COULD BE KILLING MORE MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN THAN COMBAT.

SO FAR IN 2012 THERE HAVE BEEN A TOTAL OF 237 POTENTIAL SUICIDES OF MILITARY MEMBERS.

COMPARED TO 283 IN ALL OF LAST YEAR.

GOVERNMENT NUMBERS SHOW BETWEEN 5 AND 25 PERCENT OF RETURNING VETERANS SUFFER FROM PTSD.

IT'S A DISEASE GEORGE TICE IS ALL TOO FAMILIAR WITH.

George Tice, Veteran's Ride for PTSD "I have ptsd, I've had it for a while."

TICE SERVED IN DESERT STORM IN THE EARLY 90'S.

INVOLVED IN A HELICOPTER CRASH, HE'S BEEN FIGHTING PTSD FOR TWO DECADES.

Geroge "A lot of these guys are coming home, they're going to be suffering, they've seen some horrific things, so we want to bring the awareness out to the public."

NOW HE AND A FELLOW VET ARE RAISING AWARENESS FOR THE NEWEST GENERATION OF VETERANS.

AND AT A NEWS CONFERENCE, THEY ANNOUNCED THE VETER'S RIDE FOR PTSD.

A 480 MILE BIKE RIDE FROM FORT MYERS TO TALLAHASSEE.

Ray Johnston, Veteran's Ride for PTSD ""A motorcycle would have been a lot better for me, but it's a good thing, we're going to be on the road a long time, we'll be out in the public, it will raise awareness, people will know we're riding."

WHILE RAISING AWARENESS, THEY ALSO HOPE TO RAISE FUNDS.

FOR THE AMERICAN RED CROSS.

AND SOUTHEASTERN GUIDE DOGS. WHICH PROVIDES SERVICE DOGS TO PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM POST TRAUMATIC STRESS.

NOW OUT OF UNIFORM, THEY'RE STILL HELPING THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED. Return to index of stories...


PTSD IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CLIFTON PLASMA-PLASMA


THEY LEAVE ON OCTOBER 27TH AND WILL RIDE UNTIL NOVEMBER 5TH.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE RIDE, VISIT OUR WEBSITE, N-B-C-DASH-TWO-DOT-COM. Return to index of stories...


PANETTA FLIGHT 93 MEMORIAL-VO


THANKS CLIFTON.

TOMORROW MARKS ELEVEN YEARS SINCE THE ATTACKS ON THE WORLD TRADE CENTER.

DEFENSE SECRETARY LEON PANETTA WILL TOUR THE FLIGHT 93 NATIONAL MEMORIAL TODAY.

HERE'S A LOOK IN PENNSYLVANIA.

THE MEMORIAL IS AN OPEN FIELD WITH A SINGLE BOULDER MARKING THE SPOT WHERE FLIGHT 93 CRASHED.

A WALL IS FILLED WITH THE NAMES OF THE PASSENGERS AND CREW MEMBERS.

VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN WILL SPEAK AT THE MEMORIAL TOMORROW. Return to index of stories...


AGHAN SUICIDE BLAST-OC


MEANWHILE IN AFGHANISTAN TODAY,

AT LEAST FIFTEEN PEOPLE ARE DEAD AFTER A SUICIDE BLAST.

IT HAPPENED THIS MORNING IN A CROWDED AREA OF THE CITY OF KUNDUZ.

THE BOMBER WAS STANDING NEXT TO POLICE OFFICERS AT THE TIME.

NO WORD ON WHO'S CLAIMING RESPONSIBILITY. Return to index of stories...


AFGHAN PRISON HANDED OVER-VOTOPS


U-S OFFICIALS HAND OVER CONTROL OF A PRISON OUTSIDE KABUL TO AFGHAN OFFICIALS.

BAGRAM PRISON HOLDS THOUSANDS OF TALIBAN AND OTHER TERROR SUSPECTS.

AFGHAN PRESIDENT HAMID KARZAI HAILED THE TRANSFER AS A VICTORY FOR AFGHAN SOVEREIGNTY. Return to index of stories...


CONGRESS RETURNS-TRX VO


CONGRESS RETURNS TO WORK FOR A SHORT PRE-ELECTION SESSION.

LAWMAKERS ARE FRESH OFF A FIVE-WEEK VACATION THAT INCLUDED THE REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTIONS.

THEY FACE SEVERAL DEADLINES.

THEIR FOCUS IS EXPECTED TO BE ON PREVENTING A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN WHEN THE BUDGET YEAR ENDS SEPTEMBER 30th. Return to index of stories...


CHICAGO TEACHER STRIKE-TRX SAT OR VOTOPS


IN CHICAGO RIGHT NOW,

THE NATION'S THIRD-LARGEST PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IN CHAOS.

TEACHERS GO ON STRIKE,

LEAVING HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PARENTS CRAMBLING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT TO DO WITH THEIR KIDS.

NBC'S KEVIN TIBBLES REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


CHICAGO TEACHER STRIKE-PKG


AFTER DAYS OF NON STOP NEGOTIATING.

THE CHICAGO TEACHERS UNION MADE THIS LATE NIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT.

we have failed to reach an agreement that will prevent a labor strike.**

A STRIKE BY THE CITY'S 29 THOUSAND PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND SUPPORT STAFF MEANS THE 3RD LARGEST SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE NATION. IS EFFECTIVELY SHUT DOWN.

IT'S FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND PLUS STUDENT POPULATION TODAY WILL BE WITHOUT INSTRUCTION.

AND PERHAPS MORE IMPORTANTLY.MANY WORKING FAMILIES WILL BE CAUGHT WITH NO PLACE TO SEND THEIR KIDS.

this is totally unnecessary and avoidable and our kids do not deserve this

THE SCHOOL BOARD, WHICH WAS SOUNDING OPTIMISTIC.

MAINTAINS IT CAN'T GO ANY FURTHER.

PRESIDENT DAVID VITALE SAYS MORE THAN 20 OFFERS WERE MADE TO THE TEACHERS.

we have done everything we can

THE CORE ISSUES HERE INVOLVE.

-- PAY RAISES AND HEALTH CARE

--THE TEACHER EVALUATION SYSTEM

--AND A RECALL POLICY FOR LAID OFF TEACHERS

we demand a fair contract now. until there is one in place that our members will accept, we will be on the line*

THIS STRIKE IS SEEN BY MANY AS THE FIRST REAL TEST FOR CHICAGO MAYOR RAHM EMANUEL. AND A CHALLENGE FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA. WHO HAS BEEN RELYING ON LABOR'S SUPPORT IN THIS FALL'S ELECTION. Return to index of stories...


CAPE WASTE RATES-OC


KEVIN TIBBLES REPORTING.

IN CAPE CORAL TODAY,

COUNCIL WILL SET THE SOLID WASTE RATES FOR NEXT FISCAL YEAR.

BEGINNING NEXT MONTH,

THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT IS EXPECTED TO DROP FROM $161 DOLLARS TO $157 FOR EACH HOME.

THE LOWER FEE IS DUE TO AN *INCREASE IN RECYCLING. Return to index of stories...


MOSQUITO TEST UPDATE-OC


NEW TESTING ON CHICKENS CONFIRMS **NO WEST NILE IN LEE COUNTY.

AN AGENCY TESTED BLOOD FROM CHICKENS LAST WEEK TO SEE IF THEY WERE INFECTED.

IT'S PART OF THEIR BI-WEEKLY TESTING.

THERE ARE NOW 20 REPORTED CASES OF WEST NILE IN FLORIDA.

AGAIN, NONE ARE IN LEE COUNTY. Return to index of stories...


CHARCO LAND FILL-VOWIPE


A LANDFILL PROPOSAL HAS SOME RESIDENTS UPSET IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY.

TAKE VO

SEVERAL LANDOWNERS GATHERED AT THE WILLIAMS FARMS HUNTING LODGE TO SPEAK OUT AGAINST THE PROJECT.

THE DUMP SITE IS SET TO GO IN EAST OF STATE ROAD 31 AND NORTH BERMONT ROAD.

RESIDENTS SAY THEY FEEL BLINDSIDED BECAUSE THE ONLY WARNING THEY GOT WAS A NOTICE OF A POSSIBLE REZONING OF LAND. Return to index of stories...


CHARCO LAND FILL-SOTVO


"' The one thing I would ask our county commissioners is this: would you want this in your backyard? Because I don't want it in mine 4`1:14 -41:28 Randy Stephenson, Against landfill

LANDOWNERS LIKE STEPHENSON SAY THEY'RE READY TO TAKE LEGAL ACTION IF THE PLAN GOES THROUGH.

A MEETING IS SET FOR 1-30 THIS AFTERNOON. Return to index of stories...


CHINA QUAKE RESCUE-TRX VOTOPS


AMAZING RESCUE VIDEO OUT OF CHINA AT NOON.

PEOPLE PULLED OUT ALIVE AFTER A DEADLY QUAKE HIT LAST WEEK.

81 PEOPLE ARE CONFIRMED DEAD.

MORE THAN 200-THOUSAND PEOPLE WERE EVACUATED.

RESCUERS ARE JUST NOW MAKING THEIR WAY INTO THE RUBBLE. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-TRX TOPS


nats of opening bell

STOCKS OPEN LOWER AFTER FLAT NEWS FROM CHINA OVERSHADOWS HOPES OF MORE STIMULUS FROM THE FEDERAL RESERVE.

LOOKING LIVE AT THE BIG BOARD.

RIGHT NOW THE DOW ___.

YOUR MARKET WATCH UPDATE IS IN THREE MINUTES.

PLUS THIS,

why not lay out coins and teach them the value of each one

A CONCERN IN AMERICA'S CLASSROOM THIS AFTERNOON.

TEACHERS *NOT REQUIRED TO TALK TO KIDS ABOUT FINANCES.

MONEY EXPERTS SAY IT'S SOMETHING KIDS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SINCE DAY ONE.

PLUS RAIN TODAY.

WE'RE BACK IN THREE MINUTES. Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A) MARKET WATCH UPDATE-NATS VOTOPS BIGBOARD


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TZ1 B) TEACHING KIDS FINANCES-SOTVO TO BREAK


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MARKET WATCH-PKG


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GAS PRICES-VO


NBC2 ON PUMP PATROL THIS AFTERNOON.

PRICES JUMP EIGHT CENTS IN THE PAST TWO WEEKS.

TOUGH TIME TO BE IN CHIGAGO.

THE AVERAGE FOR UNLEADED IS FOUR DOLLARS AND THIRTY CENTS.

PRICES ARE EXPECTED TO DROP OFF THIS FALL. Return to index of stories...


AT THE PUMP-CG BNR


BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS AT THE PUMP TODAY.

UNCHANGED FROM OVERNIGHT.

EXPECT TO PAY 3-81 FOR A GALLON OF REGULAR HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

THE STATE AVERAGE IS 3-79 THIS AFTERNOON.

THE NATIONAL IS 3-83.

FOR THE BEST PRICES IN YOUR AREA CHECK OUT OUR PUMP PATROL PAGE AT NBC DASH 2 DOT COM. Return to index of stories...


FIRST ALERT FORECAST-CLIP


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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.

Higher rain chances return to the forecast Monday as a weak front settles right over Southwest Florida. This front will keep the atmosphere unsettled over the next couple days until some drier air chips away at our rain chances by Wednesday.

Rainy days and Mondays don't always make for the best combination, but at least the rain won't be too widespread.

We'll mainly just see a scattering of showers starting as early as this morning and then carrying over into the afternoon. Shower movement will be from west to east, and locations farther north will likely see the most rain.

A few thunderstorms will also be possible today, especially once things start to heat up a little by the late morning and afternoon, but we don't anticipate any severe weather.

Winds will be a little breezy at times, and wind gusts may get up to 20 mph, especially near the coast.

Aside from the extra showers today, our sky should still be at least partially sunny. We will, however, notice a lot more clouds cover compared to the weekend, and as a result, temperatures should only warm into the mid to upper 80s.

Tuesday will likely be a tad wetter as the front gradually slides farther south. Look for the possibility of rain Tuesday morning and then more rain and a few thunderstorms during the afternoon.

By Wednesday, the front should be far enough south so that we get more sun and fewer showers along with a slight dip in humidity. Overnight and early mornings will also be more comfortable starting Wednesday with mostly clear skies and lows in the low to mid 70s.

On Thursday and Friday, we'll enjoy mainly skies for most of the day, but some late-day showers and a few storms will still be possible, particularly for areas close to the coast and Highway 41.

High temperatures through the second half of the week will warm into the low 90s. Return to index of stories...


TEACHING KIDS FINANCES-VO IN PLASMA


NEW RESEARCH SHOWS A NOT-SO-POSITIVE LIGHT ON THE CLASSROOM THIS AFTERNOON.

THERE'S GROWING CONCERN ABOUT A SUBJECT KIDS AREN'T GETTING TAUGHT.

FINANCES.

DETAILS FROM NBC'S CHRIS CLACKUM. Return to index of stories...


TEACHING KIDS FINANCES-PKG


WHEN IT COMES TO PEOPLE MANAGING MONEY. OR SHOULD I SAY MIS-MANAGING IT.FINANCIAL EXPERTS ARE SOUNDING THE ALARM.

"It's my opinion that we have a national financial illiteracy epidemic"

THEY SAY IT WAS A MAJOR CONTRIBUTOR TO THE FINANCIAL CRISIS.

THAT'S WHY THERE'S A NEW PUSH ON TO GET PARENTS TO TEACH THEIR CHILDREN.THE VIRTUES OF BASIC FINANCE.

.AND TO START WHILE THEY'RE VERY YOUNG.

"Children can really start to understand financial concepts, basic financial concepts, as early as kindergarten"

"And why not lay out coins and teach them the value of each one, and dollars. And as they get to be 5 or 6, open up a savings account for them"

LET THEM WATCH AS YOU OPEN THE ACCOUNT.

USE REGULAR SHOPPING TRIPS. TO TEACH THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN NEEDS, WANTS AND WISHES.

"How much do things cost, and not only how much do things cost but what do you have to do to afford things? you have to work"

FINANCIAL EXPERT FARNOOSH TORABI SAYS AS SOON AS CHILDREN START SCHOOL, THEY START NOTICING THE DIFFERENCE THAT MONEY MAKES.

"Keeping up with the joneses doesn't start when you're twenty-five. it starts when you are ten, eight, six. you see things and you want them and you don't understand why you cant have them"

THE NON-PROFIT, JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT, EVEN HAS DOWNLOADABLE MATERIAL ON ITS WEBSITE. TO HELP CHILDREN MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR MONEY.

CHRIS CLACKUM, NBC NEWS. Return to index of stories...


BOSTON MARKET BOWLS-VO


AHEAD OF NOVEMBER THERE'S SOMETHING ELSE YOU CAN VOTE ON.

BOSTON MARKET'S 'BOWL POLL' REWARDS YOUR VOTE WITH FREE FOOD.

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS.

CHOOSE THE LEFT WING CHICKEN BOWL OR THE RIGHT WING TURKEY BOWL.

EITHER WAY YOU GET A TASTY REWARD!

A COUPON GOOD FOR A FREE MARKET BOWL, AS LONG AS YOU BUY ANOTHER ONE AND A DRINK. Return to index of stories...


JIF RECIPE-VO BNR


LISTEN UP PARENTS!

IS "P-B AND J" SO PASSÉ IN YOUR HOME?

JIF WANTS TO HEAR FROM SOME PINT-SIZED CHEFS FOR ITS 'MOST CREATIVE SANDWICH CONTEST'.

YOUR SIX TO 12 YEAR OLD CAN SUBMIT HIS OR HER ORIGINAL RECIPE.

IT'S A CHANCE AT A 25-THOUSAND DOLLAR COLLEGE FUND.

RECIPES WILL BE JUDGED ON CREATIVITY, TASTE, VISUAL APPEAL AND HOW EASY IT IS TO PREPARE.

WE HAVE A LINK WITH MORE INFORMATION AT NBC DASH 2 DOT COM. Return to index of stories...


DISNEY MARATHON SOLD OUT-2SHOT VO


DON'T PLAN TO RUN IN NEXT YEAR'S WALT DISNEY MARATHON IF YOU DIDN'T SIGN UP.

THE RACE IS ALREADY SOLD OUT!

THE RACE SOLD OUT IN RECORD TIME.

HERE'S VIDEO FROM EARLIER THIS YEAR.

THE NEXT RACE CELEBRATES TWENTY YEARS OF THE MARATHON.

RUNNERS LINE UP JANUARY TENTH. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO-2 SHOT


CALL IT FASHION.

CALL IT A POLITICAL STATEMENT.

IT'S SAFE TO SAY LADY GAGA'S TASTE IN CLOTHES STANDS OUT.

IN THREE MINUTES,

REMEMBER THE MEAT DRESS SHE WORE AT THE VMA'S TWO YEARS AGO?

GAGA WANTS TO GET A MESSAGE ACROSS.

HEAR WHAT IT IS.

THIS IS THE NEWS AT NOON ON NBC2. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A) LADY GAGA MEAT DRESS-VO TO BREAK


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LADY GAGA MEAT DRESS-2 SHOT


WHY IS MEAT ON DISPLAY AT A WASHINGTON MUSEUM?

WELL - IT'S NOT YOUR AVERAGE STEAK.

IT'S WHAT LADY GAGA WORE AS A DRESS AT THE M-T-V VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS IN 2010.

AS RENE MARSH REPORTS.

THERE'S A PURPOSE BEHIND IT ALL. Return to index of stories...


LADY GAGA MEAT DRESS-PKG


--REPORTER PKG-AS FOLLOWS --

LADY GAGA TURNED HEADS, MADE HEADLINES AND EVEN MADE MEAT LOVERS SAY "OH MY" WHEN SHE SHOWED UP AT THE 2010 M-T-V VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS IN A DRESS MADE UP OF PURE MEAT. NOW -- THE DRESS -- ALL 25 POUNDS OF ARGENTINEAN BEEF -- IS ON DISPLAY AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS IN WASHINGTON, DC.

It's essentially been turned into meat jerky. It has been treated with chemicals and slowly dried.

THE MEAT DRESS AND BOOTS THE POP SINGER WORE WERE PAINTED RED TO RESTORE THEIR COLOR -- FOR GAGA IT WASN'T ABOUT RAW FASHION IT WAS A POLITICAL STATEMENT -

Her statement to the press about wearing the dress made of meat was that, if you don't stand up for what you believe in, that is speaking out against, "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," then you're reduced to a piece of meat

THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM IN CLEVELAND OHIO SECURED THE DRESS FROM LADY GAGA AND HAS LOANED IT TO THE DC MUSEUM AS PART OF THEIR "WOMEN WHO ROCK EXHIBIT"

ALSO ON DISPLAY IS RIHANNA'S FIERCE STUDDED BUSTIER AND TAYLOR SWIFT'S GUITAR. THERE ARE MORE THAN 250 ARTIFACTS HERE AND THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS IS THE ONLY EAST COAST VENUE THAT WILL HOST THE EXHIBIT.

THE EXHIBIT RUNS UNTIL JANUARY 6TH. IN WASHINGTON, I'M RENE MARSH Return to index of stories...


LADY GAGA MEAT DRESS-2 SHOT


RENE MARSH REPORTING.

IF YOU'RE CURIOUS,

THE DRESS WILL NOW TRAVEL TO OMAHA, SEATTLE AND PHOENIX. Return to index of stories...


AT THE BOX OFFICE-2SHOT VO


DID YOU SEE A NEW MOVIE THIS WEEKEND?

WE'VE GOT THE TOP THREE EARNERS AT NOON.

"THE POSSESSION" TAKES HOLD OF THE TOP SPOT FOR THE SECOND WEEK.

THE FRIGHT FILM EARNED NEARLY TEN MILLION DOLLARS.

"LAWLESS" STAYED PUT AT NUMBER TWO.

"THE WORDS" DEBUTED IN THIRD. Return to index of stories...


MUSEUM DAY-VO CLIP OC


GET YOUR FREE TICKETS!

NATIONAL MUSEUM DAY IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER.

NEARLY 15-HUNDRED MUSEUMS ACROSS THE COUNTRY WILL BE FREE TO THE PUBLIC SEPTEMBER 29TH.

THAT INCLUDES THE GALISANO KIDS MUSEUM IN NAPLES.

BUT YOU CAN'T JUST WALK IN THE DOOR.

YOU'LL NEED THAT FREE TICKET.

WE HAVE A LINK ON OUR WEBSITE AT NBC DASH 2 DOT COM.

JUST CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.

MEANWHILE A NEW VETERAN'S MUSEUM IS OPEN IN CAPE CORAL.

IT'S LOCATED ON DEL PRADO BOULEVARD. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-2 SHOT


YOUR TIME NOW __.

A MILESTONE FOR VICTIMS OF 9-11 THIS AFTERNOON.

TOMORROW MARKS ELEVEN YEARS SINCE THE ATTACK ON THE WORLD TRADE CENTER.

IN TWO MINUTES, COMPENSATION AT LAST FOR VICTIMS, NOW DEALING WITH HEALTH ISSUES - STEMMING FROM THAT TRAGIC DAY.

PLUS THIS,

"I came back and went to turn in my driveway and there was part of an airplane sitting there."

A SEATTLE NEIGHBORHOOD IS NICE AND QUIET UNTIL A PIECE OF PLANE THUNDERS DOWN TO THE GROUND!

LOOKING AHEAD - THE INVESTIGATION AND REACTION FROM THE PEOPLE WHO SAW IT.

BUT FIRST A PREVIEW OF DOCTOR OZ TODAY. Return to index of stories...


TZ3 A) GROUND ZERO-VO


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TZ3 B) PLANE DOOR FALLS OFF-SOTVO


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DOCTOR OZ-SOT TO BREAK


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OPEN-CLIP


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GROUND ZERO-2SHOT


HELLO EVERYONE!

I'M HEATHER TURCO.

AND I'M NICK CILETTI.

IT'S A MAJOR HEALTH HEADLINE ON THE EVE OF SEPTEMBER 11TH.

FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE GOVERNMENT IS EXPECTED TO COMPENSATE RESCUE WORKERS AND PEOPLE LIVING NEAR GROUND ZERO.

DAN HARRIS IS HERE WITH DETAILS. Return to index of stories...


GROUND ZERO-PKG


SCRIPT:

NATS Sirens

WHEN THE TOWERS FELL. THOUSANDS OF FIRST RESPONDERS POLICE, FIRE, EMTs AND

VOLUNTEERS RUSHED TO THE SITE MANY WORKING THERE FOR MONTHS.

IN THE YEARS THAT FOLLOWED MANY OF THEM AS WELL AS MANY PEOPLE WHO LIVED

NEAR THE SITE ARGUED THAT THE TOXINS FROM GROUND ZERO GAVE THEM CANCER.

Michael Barasch/ Attorney for first responders and residents They knew the

air wasnt safe.not withstanding what the EPA was saying but it didnt

matter. They were there to help save whoever could be saved.

BUT FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS PUSHED BACK ON PAYING THE MEDICAL BILLS

ARGUING THERE WAS NO PROOF.

NOW, THOUGH A TURNABOUT. BASED ON NEW EVIDENCE, THE FEDS ARE EXPECTED TO

ANNOUNCE THAT ABOUT 50 CANCERS WILL BE COVERED BY A 2.77 BILLION DOLLAR FUND

SET UP FOR VICTIM COMPENSATION.

Michael Barasch/ 20:23:48: The first responders who were there for us, we're

now going to be there for them. We're going to compensate them and help

provide treatment. Return to index of stories...


PANETTA FLIGHT 93 MEMORIAL-VO


DAN HARRIS REPORTING.

DEFENSE SECRETARY LEON PANETTA WILL TOUR THE FLIGHT 93 NATIONAL MEMORIAL TODAY.

HERE'S A LOOK IN PENNSYLVANIA.

THE MEMORIAL IS AN OPEN FIELD WITH A SINGLE BOULDER MARKING THE SPOT WHERE FLIGHT 93 CRASHED.

A WALL IS FILLED WITH THE NAMES OF THE PASSENGERS AND CREW MEMBERS.

VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN WILL SPEAK AT THE MEMORIAL TOMORROW. Return to index of stories...


OBAMA MOTORCADE OFFICER KILLED-VO


DAN HARRIS REPORTING.

FUNERAL PLANS ARE UNDERWAY FOR AN OFFICER KILLED IN THE PRESIDENT'S MOTORCADE.

A TRUCK SLAMMED INTO OFFICER BRUCE SAINT LAURENT'S MOTORCYCLE IN WEST PALM OVER THE WEEKEND.

HE WAS TRAVELING AHEAD OF THE PRESIDENT'S MOTORCADE.

LAURENT WAS PREPARING TO CLOSE ACCESS TO THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED. Return to index of stories...


WA WILDFIRES-TRX VOTOPS


WILDFIRES BURN IN WASHINGTON STATE THIS AFTERNOON.

LIGHTNING IS TO BLAME FOR DOZENS OF FIRES.

AND WINDS ARE ALSO HINDERING THE PROCESS OF FIGHTING THE FIRES - EVACUATIONS ORDERED AFTER SOME FIRES TAKE A TURN FOR THE WORSE.

JOE FRYER REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


WA WILDFIRES-PKG


JUST AS A FILM PLAYS ON A MOVIE SCREEN.

FIRE IS PROJECTED UPON THE HILLS AND PEAKS WEST OF WENATCHEE.

GIVING THE ENTIRE TOWN A DAY-LONG SHOW.

"Too close for comfort, that's for sure."

BEFORE THE FLAMES MADE THEIR APPEARANCE TODAY.

"Every 5 seconds, it'd light up the whole sky."

IT WAS A LIGHTNING SHOW THAT FILLED THE SKY LAST NIGHT.

"It was crazy, It made the house shake."

"Shook the floor board of my car."

THOSE BOLTS SPARKED FIRES THROUGHOUT THE REGION.

"I don't live right there, but if I lived right there, boy I'd be nervous

BUT IT'S THIS ONE AT "NUMBER ONE CANYON" THAT'S THREATENING THE MOST HOMES.

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"We're gonna have a problem "

INCLUDING SHAWN MALLORY'S HOME.

SOT - 15:20 "We're supposed to evacuate. We're not leaving."

THE FIRE DANCED ON THE FRINGE OF HIS NEIGHBOR'S PROPERTY.

"Too close for comfort"

GIVING ARCHIE BROWN LITTLE TIME TO EVACUATE HIS FAMILY.

"Angelina, Abigail and Celeta."

INCLUDING SEVERAL STUBORN ALPACAS AND ONE GUARDIAN GOOSE.

"C'mon goose, goose, say hello."

THE CHARRED EARTH LEFT BEHIND SHOWS THAT FIREFIGHTERS GOT THERE JUST IN TIME.

"Inches away - from causing me a lot of heartache and frustration and grief."

BUT HE MUST STILL HOST HIS DAUGHTER'S WEDDING RECEPTION ON SATURDAY WHICH MEANS THE DRAMA CONTINUES.

"Hopefully, there's be no smoke on the wedding dress - or on the bride's mom's dress. And if those things happen, it'll be a good day. Good day in Wenatchee." Return to index of stories...


NY TORNADO CLEANUP-TRX VO TOPS WIPE


JOE FRYER REPORTING.

IN NEW YORK TODAY.

CLEANUP CONTINUES AFTER TORNADOES HIT THE BIG APPLE.

ONE TOUCHED DOWN IN QUEENS AND ANOTHER ONE IN BROOKLYN SATURDAY.

THE TWISTERS KNOCKED DOWN TREES AND POWER LINES.

NO INJURIES THANKFULLY. Return to index of stories...


NY BUFFALO TREES & BUILDINGS-VOTOPS


HEADING TO UPSTATE NEW YORK,

THE CLEANUP CONTINUES AFTER STORMS HIT NEAR BUFFALO.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAYS STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS BROUGHT DOWN TREES AND DAMAGED HOMES.

TODAY CREWS ARE SURVEYING THIS DAMAGE.

NO INJURIES HERE EITHER. Return to index of stories...


ROBBERY ARRESTS-SS VO SS


IN LEHIGH ACRES THIS AFTERNOON, TWO PEOPLE ARE IN JAIL ACCUSED IN A STRING OF ROBBERIES.

HERE THEY ARE.

JULI-ANN CAPRIO AND MICHAEL COOPER WERE CAUGHT BASED ON A TIP.

CAPRIO IS ACCUSED OF ROBBING A LEHIGH ACRES SUBWAY RESTAURANT.

LESS THAN A HALF HOUR LATER, CAPRIO ALLEGEDLY STOLE A BOTTLE OF NARCOTICS FROM A C-V-S PHARMACY IN FORT MYERS.

THEN LAST MONDAY, COOPER ALLEGEDLY WALKED INTO A 7-11 IN LEHIGH ACRES, FLASHED A GUN AT THE CLERK AND DEMANDED CASH.

BOTH ARE CHARGED WITH TWO COUNTS OF ROBBERY. Return to index of stories...


HIT AND RUN UPDATE-SOTVO


FOR THE FIRST TIME.

WE'RE HEARING FROM A SAN CARLOS PARK TEEN WHO WAS HIT BY A CAR WAITING FOR THE SCHOOL BUS.

I'm feeling a lot if pain everywhere. I've had headaches that don't go away and going to sleep at night is a problem.

17-YEAR-OLD KEISHA BIEN-AIME CAN'T WALK THIS AFTERNOON,

BUT SHE SAYS SHE'S THANKFUL TO BE ALIVE.

BIEN-AIME WALKED TO HER BUS STOP ON SANIBEL BOULEVARD LAST MONTH.

TROOPERS SAY THE DRIVER OF A TRUCK SLAMMED INTO THE 11TH GRADER - AND TOOK OFF.

THEY SAY 21-YEAR OLD CHESLIE DAHLBECK ADMITS TO BEING BEHIND THE WHEEL AND STRIKING *SOMETHING.

BUT SHE NEVER STOPPED.

NO CHARGES HAVE BEEN FILED. Return to index of stories...


ATV ACCIDENT UPDATE-VO


NEW DETAILS ON A DEADLY A-T-V CRASH THIS WEEKEND IN CAPE CORAL.

20-YEAR OLD JON ANDERSON WAS KILLED WHILE RIDING IN AN AREA OFF BURNT STORE ROAD SATURDAY NIGHT.

DEPUTIES SAY THE A-T-V HIT A STUMP AND FLIPPED ON ITS SIDE.

ANDERSON WAS TRAPPED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND SUFFERED FATAL HEAD INJURIES.

HIS GIRLFRIEND CASSANDRA BECKER WAS RIDING WITH HIM.

SHE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WITH MINOR INJURIES. Return to index of stories...


GOV SCOTT EDUCATION TOUR-OC BNR


GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT HAS A BUSY WEEK.

HE'S VISITING SCHOOLS ACROSS THE STATE.

THE GOAL IS TO GET IDEAS FOR STRENGTHENING THE STATE'S EDUCATION SYSTEM.

NO WORD YET IF SCOTT WILL VISIT SCHOOLS HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

WE'VE POSTED A LINK TO HIS BLOG ON OUR WEBSITE.

HEAD TO NBC DASH 2 DOT COM AND CLICK NEWSLINKS. Return to index of stories...


AIRPLANE DOOR FALLS OFF-OC


INVESTIGATORS WANT TO KNOW WHY LANDING GEAR FELL FROM THE SKY NEAR SEATTLE.

AMAZINGLY EVERYONE'S OKAY THIS AFTERNOON - BUT IT WAS CERTAINLY A CLOSE CALL FOR PEOPLE IN ONE NEIGHBORHOOD!

CHARLES HADLOCK REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


AIRPLANE DOOR FALLS OFF-PKG


It's a mystery, of sorts.

Woman:

"A big part landed behind that red car over there."

.how a landing gear door from a passing jetliner ended up crashing into a Seattle-area neighborhood.

Woman:

"Tt was a big slap of metal."

Neighbors in Kent, Washington said they saw a low flying plane like this one just before the carbon fiber door smashed to the ground in front of John Hansen's house.

Hansen:

"I came back and went to turn in my driveway and there was part of an airplane sitting there."

A tag on the door indicates it came from a Boeing 767. The FAA is investigating.

"They're gonna look closely at the maintenance of it and then also, whether the airplane, whether the gear was extended at proper speeds"

It's not the first time airplane parts have rained down on populated areas.

Last May in Toronto, chunks of metal from an engine of an Air Canada jet peppered a neighborhood with debris, smashing car windows. No one was hurt.

In Florida, the a door and stairwell from a small plane ripped away and landed on a golf course.

In 2009, an engine of DC-10 cargo plane exploded on takeoff in Brazil. The plane landed safely, but showered a neighborhood with parts, some weighing more than 500 pounds.

"when you think of the amount of flights that we do per day, both with the airline airplanes as well as general aviation, there are thousands of airplanes that fly every day and it's very rare to have something come off of it."

Back in Washington State, John Hansen is holding on to a part of the plane's door that nearly hit his house.

Hansen:

"It's a souvenir, keep it around, see how lucky I was."

Charles Hadlock, NBC News. Return to index of stories...


TX IMPLOSION-TRX NATS VOTOPS WIPE


nats of implosion

LOTS OF NOISE IN TEXAS OVER THE WEEKEND.

CREWS ARE CLEANING UP WHAT'S LEFT OF THIS OLD MEDICAL BUILDING NEAR DALLAS.

THE SITE WILL EVENTUALLY HOUSE A NEW OFFICE TOWER FOR THE COOK CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER. Return to index of stories...


RENO BALLON GLOW-VOTOPS


A PRETTY COOL SIGHT IN THE SKY OVER RENO THIS WEEKEND.

BALLOONS LIGHT UP THE NIGHT AS PART OF THE ANNUAL BALLOON RACE.

PEOPLE TURN OUT JUST BEFORE SUNRISE TO GET THE BEST GLIMPSE OF THE FLAMES IN ACTION! Return to index of stories...


TEASE FOUR-2 SHOT


IT'S HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS AND IRRITATING - AND YOUR CHILD IS A PRIME TARGET.

WE'RE TALKING ABOUT PINK EYE THIS AFTERNOON.

THERE'S A SIMPLE STEP TO KEEP YOUR KIDS SAFE.

WE'LL TELL YOU ALL ABOUT IT.

PLUS THIS,

There is nothing provocative. There is nothing sexual about it.

PARENTS A NEW TYPE OF FITNESS POPULAR WITH ADULTS TAKES A TURN TOWARD YOUR KIDS.

POLE DANCING CLASSES FOR YOUR CHILD.

PLUS HIGHER CHANCES OF RAIN,

JIM? Return to index of stories...


TZ4 A) PINK EYE GERMS-VO


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TZ4 B) KID POLE DANCING-SOTVO


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THE VOICE PREMIERE-NATS VOTOPS 2SHOT


nats of singing

GET READY FOR A LOT OF SINGING TONIGHT RIGHT HERE ON NBC2.

"THE VOICE" RETURNS FOR A NEW SEASON.

AND TO GET THINGS STARTED,

THE MUSIC COMPETITION EXPLODES WITH A THREE NIGHT PREMIERE.RIGHT HERE ON NBC2!

MARK BARGER HAS A PREVIEW. Return to index of stories...


THE VOICE PREMIERE-PKG


nats of singing

AND ONCE AGAIN,

BUTTONS WILL BE PUSHED.

"Going with your gut a lot of times is the right thing to do."

AND CHAIRS WILL TWIRL.

"It's very exciting to just sit on the edge of your seat and anticipate being moved by someone."

nats of singing

NBC'S SPRINGTIME HIT MOVES INTO THE FALL FOR SEASON THREE.

nats of Adam "I'm dying to have you on my team and I'll be very upset if I don't."

FOUR MUSIC HEADLINERS RENEW THE SEARCH FOR SINGING'S NEXT GREAT VOICE.SIGHT UNSEEN.

"It's this kind of guttural reaction to what you're listening to, but that's going to be what always guides me and inspires me."

ALONG WITH THE INSPIRATION COMES COMPETITION

nats "We all have passion. One of us had passion first."

.AND GOOD NATURED RIVALRY BETWEEN THE FOUR COACHES.

"It's got to be getting to Cee Lo and Christina that they haven't won this thing yet"

"It's very interesting the competitiveness."

EVEN MORE SO THIS SEASON----- IN THE BATTLE ROUNDS, COACHES WILL HAVE THE CHANCE TO

ADD AN ELIMINATED SINGER FROM A RIVAL'S TEAM.

"It's about nurturing and caring for them and really seeing them do the best that they possibly can."

BUT EVENTUALLY, ONE SINGER WILL EMERGE.

AND WIN A MAJOR RECORDING CONTRACT.

"At any moment, we could be hearing the next superstar."

MARK BARGER, NBC NEWS. Return to index of stories...


THE VOICE PREMIERE-2 SHOT


AGAIN,

TONIGHT STARTS A THREE-NIGHT PREMIERE FOR 'THE VOICE'.

THEN IT WILL AIR MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS AT 8PM, RIGHT HERE ON NBC2. Return to index of stories...


QR CORN MAZE-VOTOPS


YOU'RE GOING TO NEED A LOUD VOICE IF YOU GET STUCK HERE.

AS FALL ROLLS AROUND,

SO DO CORN MAZES.

WHAT MAKES THIS ONE IN CANADA DIFFERENT?

IT'S A Q-R CODE - SORT OF LIKE A BAR CODE FOR YOUR SMART PHONE.

YOU CAN ACTUALLY SCAN IT FROM THE AIR TO GET INFORMATION ON CORN!

OR SCAN A SMALLER CODE CONVENIENTLY ON THE GROUND. Return to index of stories...


FIRST ALERT FORECAST-CLIP


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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.

Higher rain chances return to the forecast Monday as a weak front settles right over Southwest Florida. This front will keep the atmosphere unsettled over the next couple days until some drier air chips away at our rain chances by Wednesday.

Rainy days and Mondays don't always make for the best combination, but at least the rain won't be too widespread.

We'll mainly just see a scattering of showers starting as early as this morning and then carrying over into the afternoon. Shower movement will be from west to east, and locations farther north will likely see the most rain.

A few thunderstorms will also be possible today, especially once things start to heat up a little by the late morning and afternoon, but we don't anticipate any severe weather.

Winds will be a little breezy at times, and wind gusts may get up to 20 mph, especially near the coast.

Aside from the extra showers today, our sky should still be at least partially sunny. We will, however, notice a lot more clouds cover compared to the weekend, and as a result, temperatures should only warm into the mid to upper 80s.

Tuesday will likely be a tad wetter as the front gradually slides farther south. Look for the possibility of rain Tuesday morning and then more rain and a few thunderstorms during the afternoon.

By Wednesday, the front should be far enough south so that we get more sun and fewer showers along with a slight dip in humidity. Overnight and early mornings will also be more comfortable starting Wednesday with mostly clear skies and lows in the low to mid 70s.

On Thursday and Friday, we'll enjoy mainly skies for most of the day, but some late-day showers and a few storms will still be possible, particularly for areas close to the coast and Highway 41.

High temperatures through the second half of the week will warm into the low 90s. Return to index of stories...


PINK EYE GERMS-CLIP VO IN PLASMA


"PINK EYE" IS A CONTAGIOUS VIRUS THAT CAN BE SPREAD EASILY - ESPECIALLY AMONG KIDS.

IT'S ONE OF THE TOP REASONS KIDS MISS SCHOOL OR DAYCARE.

BUT THERE ARE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO REDUCE YOUR RISK.

STEPHANIE SPRINGER EXPLAINS HOW. Return to index of stories...


PINK EYE GERMS-PKG


WHETHER ITS A TOY. OR A CAMERA. KIDS WILL TRY TO PUT ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING IN THEIR MOUTHS.

"They just children. their hands be everywhere."

LINDA ALEXANDER IS THE OWNER OF LUKE MIRACLE'S GROUP DAYCARE AND SHE SAYS KEEPING THE KIDS ARE SAFE AND HEALTHY IS HER TOP PRIORITY.

"Pretty much everything that can be touched by a child. we wipe it down."

GERMS SPREAD EASILY WHEN KIDS ARE IN CLOSE QUARTERS ESPECIALLY AT SCHOOLS AND DAYCARES. AND PINKEYE IS ONE OF THE MOST CONTAGIOUS.

"I pretty much spray it everywhere, mostly on the toys and let it air dry."

A CHILD CAN GET BACTERIAL OR VIRAL PINKEYE FROM AN INFECTED CHILD COUGHING OR SNEEZING OR TOUCHING TOYS THAT ARE CONTAMINATED.

"If they put it in their mouth we sanitize, basically we sanitize everythign every day anyway."

IT'S UNCOMFORTABLE AND YOUR CHILD MAY WAKE UP WITH RED OR PINK EYES. OR THEIR EYE MAY BE STUCK TOGETHER BECAUSE OF DISCHARGE.

"We've been open for four years and so far we haven't had a case of pink eye."

SHE SAYS THE KEY TO SUCCESS IS SIMPLE. WASHING HANDS.

"The thing I stress to my staff is wash your hands. after every diaper change, we wear gloves. but still, wash your hands."

THEY USE GLOVES TO CHANGE DIAPERS AND CHANGE THE SHEETS ON EACH CHILD'S CRIB DAILY.

IF SHE THOUGHT A CHILD DID HAVE PINK EYE. THEY WOULD BE SENT HOME AND ASKED TO GET A NOTE FROM THE DOCTOR.

BUT IT MAY BE A TYPE OF PINK EYE THAT IS NOT CONTAGIOUS.

"It also could be allergies, so we tell the parents to go get a statement from the doctor saying that they don't have pink eye."

IN MOST CASES. PINK EYE CAN BE TREATED WITH EYE DROPS AND LASTS ONLY A FEW DAYS, BUT IT'S IMPORTANT TO KEEP THAT CHILD ISOLATED UNTIL IT GOES AWAY. Return to index of stories...


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STEPHANIE SPRINGER REPORTING.

NEWBORNS HAVE A VERY HIGH RISK OF DEVELOPING PINKEYE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS PROBLEMS IF LEFT UNTREATED. Return to index of stories...


MOM DEPRESSION & KID HEIGHT-VO


THERE'S A NEW LINK BETWEEN DEPRESSION IN MOMS AND THE HEIGHT OF THEIR KIDS.

RESEARCHERS LOOKED AT KIDS WHOSE MOTHERS SHOWED SIGNS OF DEPRESSION WHEN THEY WERE BABIES.

THEY FOUND MORE THAN FORTY PERCENT WERE MORE LIKELY TO BE BELOW THE TENTH PERCENTILE FOR HEIGHT.

EXPERTS SAY DEPRESSED MOMS ARE LESS LIKELY TO BREAST-FEED.

AND THEIR KIDS ARE MORE STRESSED. Return to index of stories...


MARIJUANA TESTICULAR CANCER-VO


TURNS OUT THERE COULD BE A CONNECTION BETWEEN MARIJUANA AND TESTICULAR CANCER.

A NEW STUDY COMPARED MARIJUANA USE BETWEEN TESTICULAR CANCER PATIENTS AND HEALTHY MEN.

MEN WHO SMOKE MARIJUANA WERE TWO TIMES MORE LIKELY TO HAVE TYPES OF TESTICULAR CANCER.

IT'S THE MOST COMMON FORM OF CANCER IN YOUNG MEN. Return to index of stories...


KIDS POLE DANCING CLASSES?-VOWIPE


PARENTS WHAT DO YOU THINK?

A DANCE CLUB FOR KIDS IN CANADA IS CAUSING A STIR.

HERE'S A LOOK AT WHY.

POLE DANCING FOR THE LITTLE ONES.

THE DANCERS HERE ARE ADULTS,

BUT THEY ALSO OFFER CLASSES FOR KIDS CALLED 'LITTLE SPINNERS'.

THE INSTRUCTOR SAYS HER CLASSES ARE ABOUT FITNESS AND FUN, NOT SEX. Return to index of stories...


KIDS POLE DANCING CLASSES?-SOTVO


"There is nothing provocative. There is nothing sexual about it. It's pure fitness and strength and fun. I mean kids love climbing trees. They will climb anything"

SHE SAYS THE KIDS GET AN EXCELLENT CARDIOVASCULAR AND UPPER-BODY WORKOUT.

KIDS POLE DANCING ISN'T NEW.

THERE WAS A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN RUSSIA LAST WEEK.

KIDS AS YOUNG AS SEVEN COMPETED. Return to index of stories...


PRESIDENTIAL BEAR HUG-2SHOT NATS VO


A PRESIDENTIAL BEAR HUG MAKES HEADLINES AROUND THE COUNTRY TODAY.

NORMALLY THE PRESIDENT LOOKS TO 'PICK UP' VOTERS.

BUT IT WAS THE OTHER WAY AROUND THIS TIME!

nats of bear hug

A SUPPORTER PICKS PRESIDENT OBAMA OFF HIS FEET IN FORT PIERCE FLORIDA THIS WEEKEND.

HE MARVELED AT SCOTT VAN DUZER'S PHYSIQUE AT A STOP AT HIS PIZZA PLACE.

VAN DUZER IS A REPUBLICAN, BUT VOTED FOR THE PRESIDENT IN 2008, AND SAYS HE WILL AGAIN. Return to index of stories...


COMING UP @ 4-CLIP


MORE AMERICANS ARE OUT OF SHAPE THAN EVER, BUT TECHNOLOGY MIGHT BE THE ANSWER TO GET FIT.

FIRST AT FOUR - HOW FLYING ROBOTS AND WEB-CAMS MIGHT HELP YOU LEAD A HEALTHIER LIFE.

PLUS - IT'S THE PRESIDENTIAL HUG SEEN ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

THIS ECSTATIC PIZZA OWNER SHARES WHAT HE WAS THINKING WHEN HE GAVE THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF A LIFT.

RARE AND DEADLY DISEASES KEEP POPPING UP ACROSS AMERICA.

FIRST AT FOUR - HOW A REALITY SHOW UNCOVERED THE NEWEST CASE.

STAY WITH US!

WE'RE BACK IN THREE WITH YOUR TOP STORIES AND WEATHER. Return to index of stories...


A) cyber exercising-VOTOPS WIPE


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C) disease outbreak-VOTOPS TO BREAK


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DESOTO GIRL SEARCH-TRX OC- SS-VO


ONE LAST LOOK AT THIS AFTERNOON'S TOP STORIES--

NBC-2 FOLLOWING THE DEVELOPMENTS OF A WOMAN WHO DISAPPEARED

ON THE PEACH RIVER IN ARCADIA.

ANDREW SKEVINGTON IS UNDER ARREST AFTER

A WITNESS SAYS HE AND ANOTHER MAN PRESSURED A WOMAN

INTO JUMPING FROM THE MORGAN PARK BRIDGE.

AUTHORITIES SAY THE TWO MEN TOOK OFF AFTERWARD WITH THE WOMAN'S BELONGINGS.

NEITHER THE OTHER MAN NOR THE VICTIM HAVE BEEN LOCATED.

WE'LL HAVE MUCH MORE ON THIS STORY FIRST AT FOUR. Return to index of stories...


FM DEATH INVESTIGATION-VOTOPS


LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE TRYING TO FIND MORE ANSWERS IN

A DEATH INVESTIGATION ON FORT MYERS BEACH.

A MAN'S BODY JUST BEFORE 6 LAST NIGHT, BEHIND DIAMOND HEAD RESORT.

THE DISCOVERY COMES AFTER DEPUTIES WERE INVESTIGATING A REPORT OF A MISSING PERSON WHO HAD GONE SWIMMING.

NO WORD ON THE MAN'S NAME OR CAUSE OF DEATH. Return to index of stories...


GROUND ZERO CANCER LINK-VOTOPS


THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS EXPECTED TO RECOGNIZE THAT RESCUE WORKERS AND PEOPLE LIVING NEAR GROUND ZERO GOT CANCER AS A RESULT OF THE NINE ELVEN ATTACKS.

THE ANNOUNCEMENT THAT CANCER WILL BE AMONG THE ILLNESSES COVERED IN

THE NINE ELEVEN HEALTH AND COMPENSATION ACT COULD COME AS EARLY AS

TODAY. Return to index of stories...


CAPE WASTE RATES-ONCAM


IN CAPE CORAL TODAY -- COUNCIL IS SETING

THE SOLID WASTE RATES FOR NEXT FISCAL YEAR.

BEGINNING NEXT MONTH -- THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT

IS EXPECTED TO DROP FROM $161 DOLLARS TO $157 FOR EACH HOME. Return to index of stories...


MARKET WATCH-SATLIVE


TAKING ONE LAST LOOK AT THE DOW THIS HOUR. Return to index of stories...


CLOSE-3-SHOT


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