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ANCHOR SUPERS TEASE THREE-2 SHOT
KEY LIST TZ3 A) EXPERIMENTAL STROKE DRUG-VO
OPEN-CLIP TZ3 B) WEDDING BRAWL-SOTVO
JESSE WATLINGTON CLIFTON LIVE-SS TRX OBX LIVE TZ3 C) TALLEDEGA WRECK-NATS VO
JESSE WATLINGTON CLIFTON LIVE-REM LIVE OPEN-CLIP
JESSE WATLINGTON CLIFTON LIVE-VO TS 1) JESSE WATLINGTON-SS TOPS VO WIPE
JESSE WATLINGTON CLIFTON LIVE-SOT TS 2) MEDSTAR-VOTOPS WIPE
JESSE WATLINGTON CLIFTON LIVE-REM LIVE TS 3) CHARCO CRASH-2 SS TOPS
CHARLOTTE TRUCK CRASH-TRX 3 SS EXPERITMENTAL STROKE DRUG-2 SHOT
MARCO CRASH FATAL-2 SS EXPERITMENTAL STROKE DRUG-PKG
MEDSTAR JENNIFER LIVE-OC TRX DBX LIVE EXPERITMENTAL STROKE DRUG-OC
MEDSTAR JENNIFER LIVE-REM LIVE EDISON MALL JOB FAIR-VOWIPE
MEDSTAR JENNIFER LIVE-VO EDISON MALL JOB FAIR-2SOTVO
MEDSTAR JENNIFER LIVE-SOT WEDDING BRAWL-OC
MEDSTAR JENNIFER LIVE-REM LIVE WEDDING BRAWL-PKG
20TH HOMICIDE-VO WEDDING BRAWL-OC
FORT MYERS CURFEW-OC SPACE X LAUNCH-NATS VOWIPE
DECISION 2012 OPEN-CLIP CHINA DEADLY TANKER BLAST-VOTOPS
ROMNEY TODAY-SS TOPS VOWIPE GREECE AUSTERITY-TRX NATS VOTOPS
OBAMA TODAY-VOTOPS WIPE TALLEDEGA WRECK-OC
VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES-OC TALLEDEGA WRECK-PKG
LEE COUNTY ABSENTEE BALLOTS-OC TEASE FOUR-2 SHOT
VOTER REGISTRATION-VOWIPE TZ4 A) 3D MAMMOGRAM-VO
VOTER REGISTRATION-SOTVO BNR TZ4 B) FALL PET CARE-SOTVO
SANDUSKY PRE SENTENCING-OC FALL PET CARE-2 SHOT
SANDUSKY PRE SENTENCING-PKG FALL PET CARE-PKG
TEASE ONE-TRX TOPS COLUMBUS DAY ADOPTING A PET-2 SHOT CG
TZ1 A) MARKETWATCH UPDATE-NATS VOTOPS BIGBOARD FIRST ALERT FORECAST-CLIP
TZ1 B) SIZE FINDER-SOTVO FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL
WEATHER-STC TO BREAK 3D MAMMOGRAM-CLIP VO IN PLASMA
COLLIER DEATH INVESTIGATION-MAP TOPS 3D MAMMOGRAM-PKG
MARKET WATCH-PKG 3D MAMMOGRAM-OC
CA GAS TODAY-VO WEDDING ON 10 11 12-VO
AT THE PUMP-CG BNR NM BALLOON FIESTA-2 SHOT
FIRST ALERT FORECAST-CLIP NM BALLOON FIESTA-PKG
FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL COMING UP @ 4-CLIP
SIZE FINDER-VO IN PLASMA A) fighting cancer with cancer-VOTOPS-WIPE
SIZE FINDER-PKG B) 3d mammogram-VOTOPS-WIPE
SIZE FINDER-OC C) sandusky sentencing-VOTOPS TO BREAK
THANKSGIVING FLIGHTS-VO JESSE WATLINGTON CLIFTON LIVE-TRXVO TOPS
GAGA PARENTS RESTAURANT-VO MARCO CRASH FATAL-SSTOPS
AT THE BOX OFFICE-2 SHOT VO MEDSTAR JENNIFER LIVE-VOTOPS
TEASE TWO-2 SHOT New Row 1 Jason Lewis
TZ2 A) LONDON SMALLEST APARTMENT-SOTVO TO BREAK MARKET WATCH-SATLIVE
LONDON SMALLEST APARTMENT FOR SALE-2 SHOT CLOSE-3-SHOT
LONDON SMALLEST APARTMENT FOR SALE-PKG END TIME------------


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JESSE WATLINGTON CLIFTON LIVE-SS TRX OBX LIVE


REMEMBERING JESSE WATLINGTON THIS AFTERNOON.

FRIENDS AND FAMILY REMEMBER THE ELEVEN YEAR OLD BOY WHO DIED AFTER BEING STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

JESSE WATLINGTON WAS TAKEN OFF LIFE SUPPORT OVER THE WEEKEND.

THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CHRISTIAN ACADAMY STUDENT WAS HIT BY LIGHTNING DURING FOOTBALL PRACTICE.

NBC2'S CLIFTON FRENCH HAS WITNESSED THE OUTPOURING OF SUPPORT.

HE JOINS US LIVE AT NOON. Return to index of stories...


JESSE WATLINGTON CLIFTON LIVE-REM LIVE


JUST LIKE THEY'VE BEEN DOING SINCE THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED ON WEDNESDAY, THIS COMMUNITY IS RELYING ON PRAYERS.

TODAY, THEY'RE PRAYING FOR JESSE'S FAMILY. Return to index of stories...


JESSE WATLINGTON CLIFTON LIVE-VO


JESSE'S PARENTS HAVE ASKED PEOPLE TO WEAR HIS FAVORITE COLOR, PURPLE TO HONOR THEIR SON TODAY.

THIS MORNING WE SAW MANY PEOPLE GOING TO SCHOOL WEARING THAT COLOR.

YESTERDAY, NEARLY 11-HUNDRED PEOPLE SHOWED UP AT MCGREGOR BAPTIST CHURCH TO ATTEND A PRAYER SERVICE FOR JESSE.

JESSE WAS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING ON WEDNESDAY JUST AS FOOTBALL PRACTICE WAS STARTING TO GET UNDERWAY. Return to index of stories...


JESSE WATLINGTON CLIFTON LIVE-SOT


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JESSE WATLINGTON CLIFTON LIVE-REM LIVE


I'VE SEEN MANY PEOPLE ALSO WEARING PURPLE RIBBONS IN MEMORY OF JESSE.

REPORTING LIVE IN FORT MYERS, CLIFTON FRENCH, NBC2. Return to index of stories...


CHARLOTTE TRUCK CRASH-TRX 3 SS


IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY,

A CRASH SENDS THE DRIVER TO LEE MEMORIAL.

TAKE A LOOK AT THESE PICTURES.

THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED ALONG STATE ROAD 31 EAST OF PUNTA GORDA.

THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TELL US A TRACTOR TRAILER CARRYING MULCH OVER TURNED.

CREWS MANAGED TO REMOVE THE DRIVER AROUND TEN THIS MORNING.

THE ROAD IS OPEN.

DEPUTIES ARE DIRECTING TRAFFIC AROUND THE CRASH. Return to index of stories...


MARCO CRASH FATAL-2 SS


IN MARCO ISLAND AT NOON,

A MAN FACES CHARGES FOR LEAVING THE SCENE OF A DEADLY CRASH.

POLICE FOUND 22 YEAR OLD ANDREW ROUBICEK AT HOME AFTER ROLLING AN S-U-V.

THE PASSENGER, 20 YEAR OLD SHAYNE MURRAY OF MARCO ISLAND DIED AT THE SCENE.

HERE'S A PICTURE OF THE CRASH ON JAMAICA ROAD THIS MORNING.

ROUBICEK CONFESSED TO DRIVING. Return to index of stories...


MEDSTAR JENNIFER LIVE-OC TRX DBX LIVE


TALKING MEDSTAR AT NOON,

LEE COUNTY MANAGER KAREN HAWES IS WORKING TO GET TO THE BOTTOM OF WHAT HAPPENED LEADING UP TO THE PROGRAM'S SHUTDOWN.

BUT THERE HAVE BEEN QUESTIONS FROM SOME COMMISSIONERS ABOUT HAWES HERSELF - AND THE DECISIONS *SHE MADE.

NBC2'S JENNIFER TRAMMELL JUST GOT HER HANDS ON A REPORT FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY ABOUT HAWES.

JEN, WHAT DOES IT SAY? Return to index of stories...


MEDSTAR JENNIFER LIVE-REM LIVE


ONE OF THE BIG QUESTIONS FROM COMISSIONERS WAS DID COUNTY MANAGER KAREN HAWES HAVE AUTHORITY TO SHUT DOWN THE PROGRAM?

IN THIS LEGAL OPINION, THE COUNTY ATTORNEY SAYS *YES. Return to index of stories...


MEDSTAR JENNIFER LIVE-VO


ATTORNEY MICHAEL HUNT CITES THE LEE COUNTY CHARTER -- WHICH ALLOWS THE MANAGER TO TAKE CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION -- THAT INCLUDES TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING A DIVISION OR PROGRAM.

SO THAT GETS AT ANOTHER QUESTION --

WE'VE HEARD THE WORDS TERMINATION/ELIMINATION/SUSPENSION -- USED INTERCHANGEABLY. WHAT REALLY HAPPENED HERE??

THE COUNTY ATTORNEY SAYS THIS DID NOT AMOUNT TO A TERMINATION OF THE MEDSTAR PROGRAM.

IT HAS BEEN "TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED."

ANOTHER QUESETION, SPECIFICALLY FROM COMMISSIONER BRIAN BIGELOW -- SHOULD HAWES HAVE GONE TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BEFORE GROUNDING MEDSTAR?

THE COUNTY ATTORNEY SAYS NO.

AGAIN -- HAWES HAD THE AUTHORITY UNDER THE CHARTER. Return to index of stories...


MEDSTAR JENNIFER LIVE-SOT


00:10 it's very thorough. i'm pleased and relieved that the county attorney went to the extent that he did to not only answer the questions but give the basis for his answer 22 it's clear that she acted in the purview of her occupation as county manager 28 Return to index of stories...


MEDSTAR JENNIFER LIVE-REM LIVE


ALSO BIG NEWS THAT BROKE OVER THE WEEKEND -- EMS CHIEF KIM DICKERSON *RESIGNED.

THE ANNOUNCEMENT WENT OUT TO PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES IN AN EMAILSATURDAY MORNING.

DICKERSON HAD BEEN ON ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WHILE SEVERAL INVESTIGATIONS INTO MEDSTAR CONTINUE.

LIVE AT PAGE FIELD -- JENNIFER TRAMMELL NBC2. Return to index of stories...


20TH HOMICIDE-VO


THANKS JENNIFER.

TWENTY HOMICIDES THIS YEAR IN FORT MYERS.

A BODY WAS FOUND ON THE TARPON STREET PIER YESTERDAY MORNING.

A COUPLE NOTICED THE BODY.

POLICE ARE TRYING TO IDENTIFY THE MAN AND HOW HE DIED.

THEY'RE ASKING FOR YOUR HELP SOLVING THIS CRIME

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION CAN CALL CRIMESTOPPERS. Return to index of stories...


FORT MYERS CURFEW-OC


TODAY IN FORT MYERS,

THE GRACE PERIOD IS NOW OVER.

POLICE WILL START ENFORCING CURFEW ALREADY IN EFFECT.

PEOPLE UNDER 18 NEED TO BE HOME BY 9 PM DURING THE WEEK.

AND BY 11 PM ON WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.

COUNCIL PASSED THE CURFEW AFTER A STRING OF VIOLENCE IN THE CITY. Return to index of stories...


DECISION 2012 OPEN-CLIP


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ROMNEY TODAY-SS TOPS VOWIPE


TALKING POLITICS AT NOON.

30 DAYS UNTIL THE ELECTION.

BOTH MITT ROMNEY AND THE PRESIDENT ARE ON THE TRAIL.

ROMNEY IS IN LEXINGTON AT THE VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE.

HIS RUNNINGMATE, PAUL RYAN, IS CAMPAIGNING IN OHIO TODAY. Return to index of stories...


OBAMA TODAY-VOTOPS WIPE


PRESIDENT OBAMA VISITS WHAT IS NOW THE NATIONAL CAESAR CHAVEZ CENTER IN CALIFORNIA.

HE'LL ANNOUNCE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL MONUMENT, AND THEN ATTEND TWO PRIVATE FUNDRAISERS. Return to index of stories...


VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES-OC


MEANTIME BOTH VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES ARE GEARING UP FOR THEIR FIRST DEBATE, THURSDAY IN DANVILLE KENTUCKY. Return to index of stories...


LEE COUNTY ABSENTEE BALLOTS-OC


IN LEE COUNTY,

VOTERS WHO REQUESTED ABSENTEE BALLOTS SHOULD BE RECEIVING THEM IN THE MAIL THIS WEEK.

SO FAR 72,356 ABSENTEE BALLOTS HAVE BEEN REQUESTED.

THAT'S DOWN FROM 89,900 FOR THE 2008 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.

THE LAST DAY TO REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT IS OCTOBER 31ST.

YOU CAN CALL OR GO ONLINE TO LEE-ELECTIONS DOT COM.

CHARLOTTE AND COLLIER ABSENTEE BALLOTS WENT OUT LAST WEEK. Return to index of stories...


VOTER REGISTRATION-VOWIPE


TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY YOU CAN REGISTER TO VOTE.

WE'RE TOLD LOCAL DEMOCRATS ARE TARGETING MINORITIES.

WHILE REPUBLICANS ARE TAKING A DIFFERENT APPROACH.

THEY'RE GOING DOOR-TO-DOOR MAKING SURE THOSE ALREADY REGISTERED WITH THE PARTY WILL BE VOTING FOR THE ROMNEY-RYAN TICKET. Return to index of stories...


VOTER REGISTRATION-SOTVO BNR


41:27 "We're just trying to get as many people registered to vote as we can." - Mickey Gargan, Collier County Democratic Party Chair

54:17"We liked doing that actually the best that's what our forte is, the grassroots campaign." - Eloise Thomson, Republican Party, Collier County

FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO REGISTER, HEAD TO NBC DASH TWO DOT COM, CLICK ON NEWSLINKS. Return to index of stories...


SANDUSKY PRE SENTENCING-OC


TODAY IN PENNSYLVANIA,

ATTORNEYS IN THE JERRY SANDUSKY CASE MEET WITH THE JUDGE.

SENTENCING FOR THE CONVICTED CHILD RAPIST TAKES PLACE TOMORROW.

HE COULD GET LIFE IN PRISON.

THE FORMER PENN STATE FOOTBALL COACH WILL BE SENTENCED ON 45 COUNTS OF CHILD SEX ABUSE. Return to index of stories...


SANDUSKY PRE SENTENCING-PKG


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TEASE ONE-TRX TOPS


nats of opening bell

STOCKS OPEN LOWER OUT OF THE GATE AFTER WEAK ECONOMIC NEWS IN ASIA.

YOUR MARKET WATCH UPDATE IS IN THREE MINUTES.

I've been walking around this mall for two hours trying to find pants for work

HAVING TROUBLE FINDING CLOTHES THAT FIT?

A NEW MACHINE COULD BECOME A STAPLE IN MALLS AROUND THE COUNTRY.

WE'LL TAKE A LOOK AT THE SO-CALLED 'SIZE FINDER'.

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TZ1 A) MARKETWATCH UPDATE-NATS VOTOPS BIGBOARD


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TZ1 B) SIZE FINDER-SOTVO


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WEATHER-STC TO BREAK


WEATHER IS COMING UP. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER DEATH INVESTIGATION-MAP TOPS


WE'RE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS IN COLLIER COUNTY.

CREWS ARE ON THE SCENE OF A DEATH INVESTIGATION.

THIS IS AT 78 HUNDRED EMERALD CIRCLE.

WE'RE TOLD A CALL CAME IN AROUND 10-30 THIS MORNING.

NO WORD ON THE BODY OR THE CIRCUMSTANCES YET.

WE HAVE A CREW HEADED TO THE SCENE NOW - BRINGING YOU A LIVE REPORT SHORTLY.

FOR NOW,

LET'S TURN IT OVER TO JANE KING WITH YOUR MARKET WATCH UPDATE. Return to index of stories...


MARKET WATCH-PKG


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CA GAS TODAY-VO


SOARING GAS PRICES IN CALIFORNIA.

FOLKS ARE PAYING A RECORD 4-65 A GALLON FOR UNLEADED GAS.

SOME GAS STATIONS ARE EVEN UP TO FIVE DOLLARS A GALLON.

THE GOVERNOR HAS ORDERED EMERGENCY MEASURES TO HELP STOP THE SURGE. Return to index of stories...


AT THE PUMP-CG BNR


NBC2 ON PUMP PATROL THIS AFTERNOON.

UNCHANGED FROM OVERNIGHT.

EXPECT TO PAY 3-70 FOR A GALLON OF REGULAR HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

THE STATE AVERAGE IS 3-68 THIS AFTERNOON.

THE NATIONAL IS 3-82.

AS ALWAYS,

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

IT'S UNDER TRAFFIC. 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.

We're on the verge of seeing some significant changes in our weather across Southwest Florida, but for at least one more day, it looks like the persistently high rain chances and humidity will hang on.

Through today, our weather will still be under the influence of a moisture plume that will continue to deliver scattered afternoon storms and plenty of cloud cover. We'll stand a good chance to see some sunny periods, but clouds definitely won't be in short supply. As far as temperatures are concerned, we'll be in a very familiar place; thermometers will start in the mid 70s and peak in the upper 80s and low 90s

As the atmosphere heats up and the sea breeze becomes established by the mid to late afternoon, showers and storms will start to pop up in scattered fashion. A weak overall steering flow will keep the storms moving pretty slowly, meaning places that get caught in a heavy downpour may see some impressive rain totals, perhaps from 1-2 inches. Frequent lightning and gusty winds will be possible with a few of these storms as well.

Look for the stormy weather to slowly fade afternoon sunset, eventually giving way to a partly cloudy to mostly clear sky with low temperatures in the mid 70s.

The faucet starts to tighten up Tuesday when dry high pressure will work to seize control of our weather pattern. The dry air will considerably chip away at our rain chances, leading to mainly dry and sunny afternoons. Another side effect we'll notice is a little drop in humidity starting Wednesday afternoon. The humidity dip will also allow our overnight temperatures will get a little cooler, so don't be surprised to see some low 70s and even some upper 60s early Thursday and Friday. Our afternoon highs won't be affected much; we'll still continue to see warm afternoons with temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s. Return to index of stories...


SIZE FINDER-VO IN PLASMA


IMAGINE GETTING THE PERFECT SIZE *WITHOUT TRYING ANYTHING ON.

SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, RIGHT.

NEW TECHNOLOGY MIGHT BE CHANGING THAT.

ERIKA GONZALEZ EXPLAINS. Return to index of stories...


SIZE FINDER-PKG


YOU'RE SHOPPING FOR CLOTHES, TRY SOMETHING ON, IT DOESN'T FIT AND YOU LEAVE DISAPPOINTED NOT WANTING TO TRY ANYTHING ELSE ON.

"I didn't really want to know my size "

CONSIDER THIS A VIRTUAL FITTING ROOM. AND ME THE GUINEA PIG.

ME ALITY IS A BODY SCANNER. IT USES RADIO FREQUENCY WAVES TO TELL YOU WHAT SIZE YOU ARE AT EACH OF THE STORES IN THIS MALL.

FEET APART AND ARMS BY YOUR SIDE AND IN ABOUT A MINUTE, SENSORS GO TO WORK

"As a woman, my biggest apprehension was having a man stand here and him seeing my measurements. But that's not at all what happens, they get a print out and it has a bar code and on this bar code has your measurements, so nobody else sees it!"

WHAT ARE YOU IN THE MARKET FOR? DRESSES, JEANS? THERE'S EVEN A LIST OF STYLE TRENDS.

MEN HAVE TO FIND CLOTHES TOO.

BECAUSE OF HER SMALL FRAME DOROTHY HAS THE HARDEST TIME FINDING CLOTHES.

"I've been walking around this mall for two hours trying to find pants for work."

NOT ANYMORE.

"Just go right to them and get what I need."

ALAS, A FITTING ROOM WITHOUT THE MIRRORS OR BRIGHT LIGHTS. Return to index of stories...


SIZE FINDER-OC


ERIKA GONZALEZ REPORTING.

THE MAKER SOON HOPES TO HAVE THESE DEVICES IN MALLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. Return to index of stories...


THANKSGIVING FLIGHTS-VO


IF YOU'RE LOOKING FLY FOR TURKEY DAY - PRICES FOR THANKSGIVING FLIGHTS ARE ON THE RISE.

THEY'RE UP ABOUT THREE PERCENT OVER LAST YEAR.

TRAVEL SITE PRICELINE DOT COM SAYS THE AVERAGE DOMESTIC ROUND-TRIP TICKET IS 393 DOLLARS.

AND IT'S UNLIKELY PRICES WILL DROP.

AND THEY COULD EVEN GO UP - IF FUEL COSTS INCREASE OR DEMAND STAYS STRONG. Return to index of stories...


GAGA PARENTS RESTAURANT-VO


LADY GAGA'S PARENTS IN THE NEWS TODAY.

THEY'RE TAKING THEIR RECENT RESTAURANT GRADE TO COURT.

GAGA'S PARENTS OWN 'JOANNE TRATTORIA'S' IN NEW YORK.

THE PLACE GOT THE EQUIVALENT OF A 'C' AFTER INSPECTION.

THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT CITED HYGIENE AND CLEANLINESS PROBLEMS. Return to index of stories...


AT THE BOX OFFICE-2 SHOT VO


DID YOU GO TO THE MOVIES THIS WEEKEND?

AN ACTION SEQUEL TOOK GOLD AT THE BOX OFFICE.

"TAKEN 2" STARRING LIAM NEESON EARNED 50 MILLION DOLLARS IN ITS DEBUT WEEKEND.

SECOND PLACE WENT TO LAST WEEKEND'S NUMBER ONE MOVIE, "HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA."

AND "PITCH PERFECT" CAME IN THIRD. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO-2 SHOT


HOW MUCH WOULD YOU PAY TO LIVE IN THE HEART BEAT OF LONDON?

KEEP IN MIND PRICE DOESN'T NECESSARILY MEAN SIZE.

I would point out the high ceiling, I would point out the natural light coming through

IN THREE MINUTES,

A QUARTER-MIL FOR THE TINIEST APARTMENT

WE'LL HEAD ACROSS THE POND TO FIND OUT WHY IT COMES WITH A SURPRISINGLY BIG PRICE TAG.

YOU'RE WATCHING THE NEWS AT NOON ON NBC2. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A) LONDON SMALLEST APARTMENT-SOTVO TO BREAK


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LONDON SMALLEST APARTMENT FOR SALE-2 SHOT


WELCOME BACK!

IT'S A GIVEN, IF YOU WANT TO LIVE CLOSE TO THE ACTION,

YOU MIGHT HAVE TO SACRIFICE SPACE.

AN APARTMENT IN LONDON IS CERTAINLY ONE OF THEM.

RICHARD QUEST SHOWS US ONE TINY APARTMENT WITH ONE HEFTY PRICE TAG. Return to index of stories...


LONDON SMALLEST APARTMENT FOR SALE-PKG


--REPORTER PKG-AS FOLLOWS --

SOME ARE COMPACT. OTHERS BIJOU - THERE ARE PIED-DE-TERRES, STUDIOS. THEN THERE'S FLAT 8F.

NOTHING QUITE PREPARES YOU FOR SOMETHING SO SMALL.

THIS IS IT. ALL OF IT. THERE IS NO MORE. 10 FOOT 4, BY 8 FOOT 4.

"I CAN'T TOUCH FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER WITHOUT HITTING THE WALL. I AM 6 FOOT 1 TALL, AND THIS IS THE LENGTH OF THE FLAT."

THE APARTMENT IS A CONVERTED PORTERS TOILET AND CLOAKROOM - IT TASKS EVEN THE ESTATE AGENTS VOCABULARY.

"Unusual, unique, interesting marketing opportunity.I would point out the high ceiling, I would point out the natural light coming through, I would point out the potential refurbishment, the location."

"THE ORIGINAL ASKING PRICE OF $145 THOUSAND HAS BEEN WELL EXCEEDED. THE CURRENT TOP OFFER IS BELIEVED TO BE AROUND $280 THOUSAND FOR ONE SIMPLE REASON. THE OLD RULE: LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. THIS TINY APARTMENT IS IN THE BEST PART OF LONDON AND NEXT TO THE TOP PEOPLES DEPARTMENT STORE, HARRODS."

"You've got Harrods food hall opposite, who needs a kitchen? With this postcode you're going to get a hell of a lot of interest"

THE DEMAND FOR THIS UNIQUE PROPERTY HAS BEEN INTENSE. MORE THAN A HUNDRED VIEWINGS. A DOZEN OFFERS. IRONICALLY THE WINNER IS LIKELY TO BE AN INVESTOR FROM GREECE.

"MORE THAN A QUARTER OF A MILLION OF DOLLARS. IT'S AN AWFUL LOT OF MONEY FOR NOT A LOT OF APARTMENT. BUT IF THAT'S WHAT SOMEONE WILL PAY FOR IT, THEN THAT'S WHAT 8F IS WORTH. RICHARD QUEST, CNN, LONDON." Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-2 SHOT


SCIENTISTS CALL IT A MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGH.

REDUCING THE EFFECTS OF STROKE DAMAGE IN PATIENTS.

WE'LL TELL YOU ABOUT A NEW DRUG THAT COULD CHANGE LIVES.

the police came in and just started clubbing people

THE DEADLY WEDDING BRAWL THAT'S MAKING NATIONAL HEADLINES.

TWO CEREMONIES, ONE HOTEL AND ALCOHOL.

IT'S ALL CAUGHT ON TAPE.

nats of wreck

AGGRESSION AT TALLEDEGA.

THE LAST LAP TURNS INTO A NIGHTMARE.

WE'VE GOT THE 25-CAR PILE UP.

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TZ3 A) EXPERIMENTAL STROKE DRUG-VO


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TZ3 B) WEDDING BRAWL-SOTVO


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TZ3 C) TALLEDEGA WRECK-NATS VO


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OPEN-CLIP


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TS 1) JESSE WATLINGTON-SS TOPS VO WIPE


LOOKING AT OUR TOP STORIES AT 12-30.

MANY IN FORT MYERS HEAD TO CLASS TODAY WEARING PURPLE, IN MEMORY OF JESSE WATLINGTON.

THE 11-YEAR-OLD PASSED AWAY OVER THE WEEKEND AFTER BEING STRUCK BY LIGHTNING LAST WEDNESDAY.

YESTERDAY, NEARLY 11-HUNDRED PEOPLE SHOWED UP AT MCGREGOR BAPTIST CHURCH TO ATTEND A PRAYER SERVICE FOR JESSE. Return to index of stories...


TS 2) MEDSTAR-VOTOPS WIPE


NBC2 IS STAYING ON TOP OF THE LATEST INFORMATION SURROUNDING THE FAILED MEDSTAR PROGRAM.

TODAY, THE COUNTY ATTORNEY SAYS LEE COUNTY MANAGER KAREN HAWES *DID HAVE AUTHORITY WHEN SHE ORDERED THE PROGRAM TO "TEMPORARILY SHUT DOWN".

THIS AFTER E-M-S CHIEF KIM DICKERSON RESIGNED.

FORMER PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR JOHN WILSON RETIRED ABOUT WEEK AGO. Return to index of stories...


TS 3) CHARCO CRASH-2 SS TOPS


A MAN IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY IS AT LEE MEMORIAL AFTER A TRUCK CRASH.

THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED ALONG STATE ROAD 31 EAST OF PUNTA GORDA.

THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TELL US A TRACTOR TRAILER CARRYING MULCH OVER TURNED. Return to index of stories...


EXPERITMENTAL STROKE DRUG-2 SHOT


HELLO EVERYONE!

I'M STACEY DEFFENBAUGH.

I'M HEATHER TURCO.

AFTER DECADES OF FAILED EXPERIMENTS,

SCIENTISTS IN CANADA HAVE DEVELOPED A NEW STROKE TREATMENT.

IT COULD PROTECT THE BRAIN FROM DEVASTATING DAMAGE CAUSED BY STROKES.

KAREN OWEN REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


EXPERITMENTAL STROKE DRUG-PKG


MILLIE NELLES IS THE FIRST PATIENT IN THE WORLD TO RECEIVE THE EXPERIMENTAL STROKE DRUG NA-ONE.

SHE WAS ONE OF A GROUP OF PATIENT WHO HAD SURGERY FOR A BRAIN ANEURYSM WHICH PUT HER AT HIGH RISK OF HAVING A STROKE.

IT WAS A DOUBLE BLIND RANDOMIZED CONTROL TRIAL. MEANING SHE DIDN'T KNOW IF SHE HAD RECEIVED the PLACEBO OR THE REAL THING.

"Sso when Carol called me a year and half later and said we got the results in and you received the real drug.and you are patient 001."

MILLIE SAYS SHE FEELS BETTER THAN SHE HAS IN YEARS.

BUT THERE'S A LONG WAY TO GO BEFORE THE DRUG IS WIDELY AVAILABLE.

"It's a proof of concept study that tells us that.we can to neuro protection with medicines in people."

A PROOF OF CONCEPT THAT HAS BEEN A LONG TIME IN COMING.FOR YEARS SCIENTISTS HAVE TRIED WITHOUT SUCCESS TO DEVELOP A DRUG THAT WOULD REDUCE THE RISK OF LASTING DAMAGE FROM A STROKE.

THAT IS UNTIL NOW.

"What this drug does is stop a certain that.so it limits damage to the brain cell.at the neuron.so that may prevent damage, or potentially reverse damage."

THE NEXT STEP IS TO TRY IT ON A LARGER GROUP.PERHAPS BEFORE THEY EVER GET TO THE HOSPITAL.

"The line of thinking now is, can we take this drug and give it in the ambulance.they are getting treated on the way." Return to index of stories...


EXPERITMENTAL STROKE DRUG-OC


KAREN OWEN REPORTING.

SCIENTISTS SAY THE NEXT STEP IN THEIR RESEARCH COULD START WITHIN A YEAR. Return to index of stories...


EDISON MALL JOB FAIR-VOWIPE


HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE TOOK THEIR RESUMES TO EDISON MALL THIS WEEKEND.

AND GIVEN THE TURNOUT,

THE MALL WILL HOLD ANOTHER JOB FAIR THIS SPRING.

550 PEOPLE LINED UP INSIDE THE FORT MYERS MALL.

THE MALL IS LOOKING TO FILL ABOUT 150 PART TIME AND FULL TIME POSITIONS.

WE'RE TOLD SOME OF THE APPLICANTS COULD ALSO GET HIRED AT COCONUT POINT OR PORT CHARLOTTE'S MALL. Return to index of stories...


EDISON MALL JOB FAIR-2SOTVO


Today's the day that I'm going to get a job. I've been out of work for a little bit and now - this is the day.

Some people are here for the full time jobs, maybe they haven't been able to find a job. Some people are here to get a little extra income in their pocket. So it's a great opportunity for people of all different walks of life.

AGAIN THERE WILL BE ANOTHER FAIR THIS SPRING.

SOME OF THE STORES PARTICIPATING INCLUDE DILLARDS, MACY'S AND SEARS. Return to index of stories...


WEDDING BRAWL-OC


A WILD SCENE CAUGHT ON CAMERA IN PHILADELPHIA.

COPS STORM A FANCY HOTEL BECAUSE OF A WEDDING BRAWL.

IT TURNED OUT TO BE DEADLY.

NBC'S FRANCES KUO REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


WEDDING BRAWL-PKG


IT WAS ANYTHING BUT BLISS ON THIS WEDDING NIGHT IN PHILADELPHIA.

GUESTS OF TWO SEPARATE WEDDING PARTIES DUKING IT OUT.

SOT/ Max Schultz

"I was actually, actually up on the second floor watching."

SOT/ Susan Schultz

"It was bedlam it really was out of hand."

SOT/ Max Schultz

"It was very loud and very obnoxious."

THAT'S THE VOICE OF 15-YEAR-OLD MAX SCHULTZ, A GUEST AT THE SHERATON SOCIETY HILL HOTEL.

HE WITNESSED THE WILD BRAWL AND RECORDED IT ON HIS CELL PHONE.

"They just started punching each other and hitting each other."

BY THE TIME PHILADELPHIA POLICE ARRIVED, THEY SAID 75 TO 100 PEOPLE WERE FIGHTING.

".the police came in and just started clubbing people."

OFFICERS SAY THEY WERE OUTNUMBERED AND CALLED FOR BACKUP TWICE.

INVESTIGATORS BELIEVE THE MELEE ORIGINALLY STARTED AMONG MEMBERS OF ONE WEDDING PARTY.

BUT THEN SOMEONE REPORTEDLY FROM THE SECOND WEDDING PARTY WAS HIT WITH SOMETHING.

AND THE SITUATION WENT DOWNHILL FROM THERE.

"Did they just deck the bride?"

AT ONE POINT, A BRIDE IS SEEN FALLING TO THE GROUND.

SEVERAL PEOPLE WERE INJURED AND ONE MAN, BELIEVED TO BE AN UNCLE OF A BRIDE, DIED OF A HEART ATTACK.

POLICE ARRESTED SEVERAL PEOPLE FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT AND MORE ARRESTS COULD COME. ON A NIGHT OF CELEBRATION THAT DISINTEGRATED INTO CHAOS.

FRANCES KUO, NBC NEWS. Return to index of stories...


WEDDING BRAWL-OC


THE SHERATON HOTEL SAYS THEY ARE COOPERATING WITH POLICE.

THEY ALSO OFFER THEIR CONDOLENCES. Return to index of stories...


SPACE X LAUNCH-NATS VOWIPE


CHOCOLATE IS HEADED TO THE SPACE STATION THIS AFTERNOON,

COURTESY OF 'SPACE-X'.

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HERE'S A LOOK AT THE UNMANNED ROCKET AT CAPE CANAVERAL LAST NIGHT.

IT'S HOLDING A THOUSAND POUNDS OF CARGO,

INCLUDING CHOCOLATE-VANILLA SWIRL ICE CREAM!

THE ROCKET SHOULD DOCK BY WEDNESDAY. Return to index of stories...


CHINA DEADLY TANKER BLAST-VOTOPS


SOME AMAZING VIDEO FROM CHINA THIS AFTERNOON.

FIVE PEOPLE ARE DEAD AFTER A GAS TANKER EXPLODES.

THE TRUCK OVERTURNED ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY.

CREWS WERE CALLED TO THE SCENE.

AND THEN THE NATURAL GAS ERUPTED.

THREE FIREFIGHTERS WERE KILLED IN THE BLAST. Return to index of stories...


GREECE AUSTERITY-TRX NATS VOTOPS


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THE SOUND OF PROTESTING IN ATHENS GREECE TODAY.

DEMONSTRATORS ARE UPSET WITH GOVERNMENT AUSTERITY CUTS.

GREECE'S MASSIVE AUSTERITY PROGRAM IS NEEDED FOR ITS INTERNATIONAL BAILOUT.

OTHERWISE THE COUNTRY WILL GO BANKRUPT. Return to index of stories...


TALLEDEGA WRECK-OC


A MASSIVE 25-CAR PILEUP AT TALLADEGA OVER THE WEEKEND.

IT HAPPENED IN THE FINAL LAP OF THE RACE.

AND IT'S JUST THE LATEST CRASH RAISING CONCERN ABOUT THESE VERY DANGEROUS RACES.

JOSH ELLIOTT REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


TALLEDEGA WRECK-PKG


SCRIPT:

- LONG NAT-

TRT: 5.5 SEC

THIS IS WHAT TRYING TO WIN AT ALL COSTS LOOKS LIKE AT NEARLY 200 MILES AN

HOUR

-NAT

TRT: 9 SEC

TWISTED STEEL FLYING DEBRIS BURNED RUBBERAND WHEN THE SMOKE FINALLY CLEARED

SUNDAY AT TALLEDEGA 25 CARS -- OUT OF THE RACE

TRT: 10 SEC

WATCH AGAIN JUST AFTER TONY STEWART - CAR NUMBER 14--- PULLS AHEAD IN THE

LAST TURN OF THE LAST LAP AT THE CATHEDRAL OF RACING THE STORIED TALLEDEGA

SPEEDWAY.

NAT

TRT: 3 SEC

BUT STEWART - BY HIS OWN ADMISSION - GETS GREEDY

TONY STEWART

XVP05 ESPN2 NASCAR

23;18;36

"I WAS TRYING TO WIN THE RACE AND STAY AHEAD OF MATT / / IT WAS A MISTAKE ON

MY PART, BUT IT COST A LOT OF PEOPLE A BAD DAY BECAUSE OF IT."

TRT: 11 SEC

TO HOLD HIS LEAD HE TRIES TO BLOCK OTHERS FROM PASSING HIM

THEN IMPACT

WATCH AS STEWART GETS CLIPPED BY MICHAEL WALTRIP STARTING ONE OF THE BIGGEST

CHAIN REACTIONS IN NASCAR HISTORY.

TONY STEWART

XVP05 ESPN2 NASCAR

23;18;27

"I JUST SCREWED UP. / /IT WAS MY FAULT, BLOCKING AND TRYING TO STAY WHERE I

WAS AT."

TRT: 6.5 SEC

AND WHILE NINE DRIVERS WERE SEEN AND RELEASED FROM THE NASCAR CARE CENTER --

- ALMOST UNBELIVEABLY NO ONE WAS INJURED.

JEFF GORDON - THIRD PLACE WINNER

PRESS CONFERENCE /

20;59;51

"YOU KNOW IT'S GONNA GET AGGRESSIVE/

21;00;04

YOU KNOW YOU'RE NOT MAKING IT BACK TO THE CHECKERED FLAG WIHTOUT THERE BEING

A WRECK."

TRT: 8 SEC

IN THE END DRIVER MATT KENSETH ESCAPED THE CARNAGE SNATCHING FIRST PLACE.

ONE OF ONLY FIVE CARS TO ACTUALLY SEE THE CHECKERED FLAG

JEFF GORDON - THIRD PLACE WINNER

XVP05 ESPN2 NASCAR

23;22;02

"THAT WAS THE CRAZIEST, CRAZIEST EXPERIENCE I EVER EXPERIENCED HERE AT

TALLADEGA." Return to index of stories...


TEASE FOUR-2 SHOT


SAVING THE LIVES OF WOMEN WITH NEW TECHNOLOGY,

LOOKING AT BREAST TISSUE IN 3-D.

DOCTORS TURN TO A UNIQUE TYPE OF MAMMOGRAM SCREENING.

BUT THERE'S A DRAWBACK - WE'LL EXPLAIN -

PLUS THIS,

especially when we have an unexpectedly mild Winter, then there will be tick activity and that's when your dog's are at risk

DON'T THINK THOSE LITTLE BUGS ON YOUR PET HAVE PACKED UP FOR THE WINTER.

TIPS TO KEEP YOUR FURRY FRIEND CRITTER FREE ALL YEAR.

TYLER? Return to index of stories...


TZ4 A) 3D MAMMOGRAM-VO


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TZ4 B) FALL PET CARE-SOTVO


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FALL PET CARE-2 SHOT


YOUR TIME __.

TALKING ABOUT YOUR PET THIS AFTERNOON.

IT'S A PESKY PROBLEM WE USED TO THINK ONLY POPPED UP DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS.

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


FALL PET CARE-PKG


VETERINARIANS SAY AN IMPORTANT POINT FOR PET OWNERS. HEADING INTO WINTER. FLEAS AND TICKS PAY NO ATTENTION TO CALENDARS.

"The fleas and ticks don't take the Winter off and so we can't afford to take the Winter off from flea and tick control because they'll take advantage of that"

SO, THIS WINTER THEY'RE FORECASTING AN ACTIVE SEASON FOR TICK-BORNE LYME DISEASE. AMONG DOGS

.IN MUCH OF THE COUNTRY BUT MAINLY THE NORTHEAST. MID-ATLANTIC.UPPER MIDWEST AND CALIFORNIA.

"It's the immature tick that transmit it to people and they're active in the Summer.but it's the adult ticks that are most likely to transmit it to dogs and those ticks are active October through March"

DR. SUSAN LITTLE AND DR. CHRIS CARPENTER ARE VETERINARIANS. AND BOTH BELONG TO THE COMPANION ANIMAL PARASITE COUNCIL.

THAT'S THE NON-PROFIT GROUP THAT RUNS THE PETSANDPARASITES.ORG WEBSITE. WHERE DETAILS ON THE LYME DISEASE FORECAST CAN BE FOUND.

"Although there will be days when ticks aren't out, in any given month, especially when we have an unexpectedly mild Winter, then there will be tick activity and that's when your dog's are at risk"

1:05 - 1:11

"The easiest way and the safest way to make sure your pet's protected is to have them on year-round protection"

THAT MEANS APPLYING FLEA AND TICK PREVENTION PRODUCTS ONCE EVERY 30 DAYS.EVEN WHEN IT'S COLD OUTSIDE.

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


COLUMBUS DAY ADOPTING A PET-2 SHOT CG


WHAT BETTER WAY TO CELEBRATE COLUMBUS DAY THAN ADOPTING A PET!

LEE COUNTY DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES IS LOWERING ADOPTION FEES.

TODAY YOU'LL ONLY PAY 14 DOLALRS AND 92 CENTS - THE YEAR COLUMBUS CAME TO AMERICA.

IT'S ALSO DOGTOBER.

THAT MEANS ALL PETS ARE HALF OFF ALL MONTH! 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.

We're on the verge of seeing some significant changes in our weather across Southwest Florida, but for at least one more day, it looks like the persistently high rain chances and humidity will hang on.

Through today, our weather will still be under the influence of a moisture plume that will continue to deliver scattered afternoon storms and plenty of cloud cover. We'll stand a good chance to see some sunny periods, but clouds definitely won't be in short supply. As far as temperatures are concerned, we'll be in a very familiar place; thermometers will start in the mid 70s and peak in the upper 80s and low 90s

As the atmosphere heats up and the sea breeze becomes established by the mid to late afternoon, showers and storms will start to pop up in scattered fashion. A weak overall steering flow will keep the storms moving pretty slowly, meaning places that get caught in a heavy downpour may see some impressive rain totals, perhaps from 1-2 inches. Frequent lightning and gusty winds will be possible with a few of these storms as well.

Look for the stormy weather to slowly fade afternoon sunset, eventually giving way to a partly cloudy to mostly clear sky with low temperatures in the mid 70s.

The faucet starts to tighten up Tuesday when dry high pressure will work to seize control of our weather pattern. The dry air will considerably chip away at our rain chances, leading to mainly dry and sunny afternoons. Another side effect we'll notice is a little drop in humidity starting Wednesday afternoon. The humidity dip will also allow our overnight temperatures will get a little cooler, so don't be surprised to see some low 70s and even some upper 60s early Thursday and Friday. Our afternoon highs won't be affected much; we'll still continue to see warm afternoons with temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s. Return to index of stories...


3D MAMMOGRAM-CLIP VO IN PLASMA


ON THE MEDICAL FRONT,

A NEW TYPE OF MAMMOGRAM IS HELPING DOCTORS FIND THE SMALLEST TUMORS.

THEY'RE DOING IT WITH THE HELP OF 3-D TECHNOLOGY.

DOREEN GENTZLER TAKES A LOOK. Return to index of stories...


3D MAMMOGRAM-PKG


"He said, I would be really shocked if this was not cancer."

A CANCER DIAGNOSIS IS ALMOST ALWAYS SURPRISING, BUT WHEN DOCTORS RECENTLY DIAGNOSED 58-YEAR-OLD PATTY TAYLOR WITH BREAST CANCER. IT WAS ESPECIALLY STUNNING BECAUSE IT NEVER SHOWN UP ON HER MAMMOGRAM.

"Which to me was astounding, just absolutely astounding."

BUT THE WOMAN HAD A NEW TYPE OF SCREENING, A 3-D MAMMOGRAM THAT DOCTORS SAY GIVES THEM A CLOSER LOOK AT THE BREAST TISSUE.

"The procedure is performed by having a series of very low dose images reconstructed so that the breast tissue can be seen in as many as 60, 70, even 80 thin sections or thin slices."

CONVENTIONAL MAMMOGRAMS ARE TWO DIMENSIONAL. IT TAKES TWO IMAGES OF EACH BREAST. ONE FROM THE SIDE AND ONE ON TOP.

BUT WITH THE 3-D VERSION, ALSO CALLED BREAST TOMOSYNTHESIS, MANY IMAGES OF THE BREAST ARE TAKEN FROM DIFFERENT ANGLES.

"The problem is that when you have a dense breast and many patients do have a dense breast, the tumor can be hidden in this dense tissue. With the 3-D mammogram, I'm better able to find these small tumors."

THE 3-D SCREENING IS GIVEN ALONG SIDE A TRADITIONAL MAMMOGRAM BECAUSE DOCTORS SAY THEY STILL NEED TO DO BOTH TESTS. BUT THAT ALSO MEANS RADIATION EXPOSURE IS DOUBLED.

"But the total dose to the patient is very low and we feel there's a tremendous benefit to using this technique."

PATTY TAYLOR SAYS GETTING THE 3-D MAMMOGRAM WAS LITERALLY A SPLIT-SECOND DECISION, BUT THE IMPACT OF THAT CHOICE MAY AFFECT THE REST OF HER LIFE.

"I mean it saved me, it saved me." Return to index of stories...


3D MAMMOGRAM-OC


DOREEN GENTZLER REPORTING.

AS YOU HEARD,

PATTY'S DOCTORS are NOT CONCERNED ABOUT THE EXTRA RADIATION.

BUT THERE HAVE BEEN STUDIES THAT SHOW ADDITIONAL EXPOSURE CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF CANCER. Return to index of stories...


WEDDING ON 10 11 12-VO


CHANCES ARE THIS THURSDAY,

THERE WILL BE A LOT MORE COUPLES LINING UP AT THE ALTAR.

IF YOU LOOK AT THURSDAY'S DATE - IT'S 10-11-12.

'DAVID'S BRIDAL' ESTIMATES FOUR-THOUSAND BRIDES WILL MARRY THAT DAY.

THE RETAILER ALSO TRACKS AN OVERALL INCREASE IN ICONIC WEDDING DATES.

MORE THAN FIVE-THOUSAND COUPLES ARE EXPECTED TO MARRY ON 12-12-12. Return to index of stories...


NM BALLOON FIESTA-2 SHOT


LOTS OF COLORS IN THE SKIES OVER NEW MEXICO THIS WEEKEND!

HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE TURNED OUT FOR THE YEARLY HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL.

KATIE KIM HAS THE AMAZING VIDEO THIS AFTERNOON. Return to index of stories...


NM BALLOON FIESTA-PKG


--REPORTER PKG-AS FOLLOWS --

3, 2, 1!

AND JUST LIKE THAT, THE FIRST BALLOONS TOOK OFF AT DAWN, 24 HOURS LATER THAN EXPECTED.

Onward. Onward.

BALLOON AFTER BALLOON FOLLOWED SUIT, RISING SLOWLY WITH THE SUN.

Oh my goodness. Feel the heat.

AND WHETHER YOU WERE ON THE GROUND OR IN THE AIR, SPECTATORS HAD A FRONT ROW SEAT TO THE NEARLY 500 BALLOONS THAT LAUNCHED DURING THIS YEAR'S FIRST MASS ASCENSION. THE QUIET WEATHER KEPT THE BALLOON FROM STRAYING TOO FAR TOO FAST, LEAVING THEM FLOATING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO ONE ANOTHER. A PHOTOGRAPHER'S PARADISE.

nats Look at. mommy.

THE SEA OF SHAPES AND COLORS ALSO WOWED FIESTA'S LITTLEST ONLOOKERS, FROM SAM THE. TO SIMBA FROM THE LION TIME.

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standup Both first-time and Fiesta faithful say taking in all of this is a magical experience and something that definitely brings out the kid in them.

You don't know where to go you don't know what to see, you're looking around at 10 different directions at the same time. I'll be back for sure.

It brings back a lot of memories, especially when you're a child flying kites, it's just awesome.

AND SOMETHING THAT NEVER GETS OLD, ACCORDING TO SOME FIESTA REGULARS.

Every year is different, I can't it's just mind-boggling.

It is amazing how much it has grown and how everybody just comes to Albuquerque, it's just, I can't describe it. Return to index of stories...


COMING UP @ 4-CLIP


CANCEROUS TUMORS ARE COMING TO THE RESCUE WHEN IT COMES TO FIGHTING THE DEADLY DISEASE.

FIRST AT FOUR - THE NEW VACCINE THAT COULD TEACH CANCER TO KILL ITSELF.

AND - TOMORROW A FORMER FOOTBALL COACH DISCOVERS HIS FATE AFTER HIS CONVICTION FOR CHILD SEX ABUSE.

WHY HE MIGHT BE ABLE TO MAKE MONEY WHILE HE SITS BEHIND BARS.

STAY WITH US.

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


A) fighting cancer with cancer-VOTOPS-WIPE


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B) 3d mammogram-VOTOPS-WIPE


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C) sandusky sentencing-VOTOPS TO BREAK


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JESSE WATLINGTON CLIFTON LIVE-TRXVO TOPS


HERE'S A LOOK AT THE TOP STORIES WE'RE FOLLOWING THIS AFTERNOON.

MANY IN FORT MYERS HEAD TO CLASS TODAY WEARING PURPLE, IN MEMORY OF JESSE WATLINGTON.

THE 11-YEAR-OLD PASSED AWAY OVER THE WEEKEND AFTER BEING STRUCK BY LIGHTNING LAST WEDNESDAY.

YESTERDAY, NEARLY 11-HUNDRED PEOPLE SHOWED UP AT MCGREGOR BAPTIST CHURCH TO ATTEND A PRAYER SERVICE FOR JESSE. Return to index of stories...


MARCO CRASH FATAL-SSTOPS


A MARCO ISLAND MAN IS DEAD AFTER THIS JEEP WENT OFF THE ROAD AT THE 1400 BLOCK OF JAMAICA ROAD.

20-YEAR-OLD SHAYNE MURRAY WAS KILLED EARLY THIS MORNING IN THE CRASH.

THE DRIVER, 22-YEAR-OLD ANDREW ROUBICEK WAS ARRESTED FOR FLEEING THE SCENE OF A FATAL ACCIDENT. Return to index of stories...


MEDSTAR JENNIFER LIVE-VOTOPS


NBC2 IS STAYING ON TOP OF THE LATEST INFORMATION SURROUNDING THE FAILED MEDSTAR PROGRAM.

TODAY, THE COUNTY ATTORNEY SAYS LEE COUNTY MANAGER KAREN HAWES *DID HAVE AUTHORITY WHEN SHE ORDERED THE PROGRAM TO "TEMPORARILY SHUT DOWN".

THIS AFTER E-M-S CHIEF KIM DICKERSON RESIGNED.

FORMER PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR JOHN WILSON RETIRED ABOUT WEEK AGO. Return to index of stories...


New Row 1 Jason Lewis


WE'RE FOLLOWING NEWS IN COLLIER COUNTY.

CREWS ARE ON THE SCENE OF A DEATH INVESTIGATION.

THIS IS AT 78 HUNDRED EMERALD CIRCLE.

WE'RE TOLD A CALL CAME IN AROUND 10-30 THIS MORNING.

DEATH OF NATURAL CAUSES. 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


AD LIB GOODBYE Return to index of stories...


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