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11AM OPEN-CLIP MEDSTAR STUFF-2 SHOT SS
NEW ABC POLL-2 SHOT SS PEANUT RECALL-2 SHOT
HISPANIC VOTE-CG TOPS PEANUT RECALL-PKG
DEBATE PREVIEW-2 SHOT PEANUT RECALL-ONCAM
DEBATE PREVIEW-PKG COSTA CAPTAIN-VO
CROWLEY DEBATE-2 SS TOPS YEAGAR FLIGHT-OC NATS VO WIPE
NY STOCK EXCHANGE OPEN-TRX SAT LIVE YEAGAR FLIGHT-SOT VO
ICE DEPORTATIONS-VO FAKE NURSE-VO WIPE
CAPE SEAWALL-VO FAKE NURSE-SOT VO
CAPE CRA-ONCAM SODA LAWSUIT-TRX VO
FLU SHOTS LATEST-OC SOT VO WIPE CHICK FILA-VO
FLU SHOTS LATEST-SOT VO OC JAPAN BUYS SPRINT-ONCAM
RICK SCOTT ON CNBC-VO WIPE GO GROCERIES-INTRO
RICK SCOTT ON CNBC-SOT OC GO GROCERIES-PKG
FOWLER RANGE UPDATE-VO FOOTBALL TO THE FACE-OC NATS VO
FL PLANE CRASH-VO TEASE FOUR------
MYSTERY NAPLES BOAT-VO A) GOOGLE SEARCH GOOFS-2 SHOT VO
TAX EXTENSION DEADLINE-ONCAM B) FRANCE TORNADO-NATS TOPS VO
SOCIAL SECURITY-ONCAM GOOGLE SEARCH GOOFS-ON CAM
SOCIAL SECURITY SCAM-OC SOT OC GOOGLE SEARCH GOOFS-PKG
MYSTERY EYEBALL UPDATE-VO REIF OPEN-CLIP
TEASE ONE------ WEATHER-WX WALL
A) SPACE JUMP-2 SHOT SOT VO FRANCE TORNADO-NATS TOPS VO
B) BASE JUMP AX-VOTOPS CA WATERSPOUT-VO TOPS
WEATHER-STC HOLLYWOOD MINUTE-ON CAM
STRANDED BARGE-VOTOPS HOLLYWOOD MINUTE-PKG
FIRST ALERT FORECAST-CLIP AMAZON SETTLEMENT-VO
FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL FACEBOOK TAGGING-ONCAM
SPACE JUMP-VO IN PLASMA NASA NASAL SPRAY-VO
SPACE JUMP-PKG MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER -CG
BAS JUMPER AX-TRX NATS TOPS VO TEASE FIVE-----
FIRE WORKS AX-TRX NATS TOPS VO A) RESCUE DOG-2 SHOT SOT VO
FL CAR CRASH-TRX VO TOPS WH CRASHER ENGAGED-VO TOPS
DEER RESCUE-TRX VO TOPS RESCUE DOG-VO IN TRAFFIC
TEASE TWO---- RESCUE DOG-PKG
A) CELEB CHECKPOINT-2 SHOT NATS VO TOSS TO NOON TEASE-2-SHOT PLASMA
CELEB CHECKPOINT-CHROMA NEW AT NOON TEASE-ON CAM AT DESK
CELEB CHECKPOINT-PKG 1) FLU SHOT-VO
TEASE THREE----- 2) STONE CRABS-VO
A) PEANUT RECALL-2 SHOT SOT VO 3) SKY JUMP-SOTVO
B) FOOTBALL TO THE FACE-NATS VO CLOSE-2-SHOT PLASMA
NEWS AT 11:30am OPEN-CLIP  


11AM OPEN-CLIP


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NEW ABC POLL-2 SHOT SS


THE RACE FOR THE WHITE HOUSE REMAINS TOO CLOSE TO CALL.

A NEW POLL SHOWS PRESIDENT OBAMA WITH A SLIGHT LEAD OVER MITT ROMNEY WITH LIKELY VOTERS.

THAT'S ACCORDING TO THE WASHINGTON POST, A-B-C NEWS POLL THAT SHOWS OBAMA LEADING MITT ROMNEY 49- TO 46-PERCENT.

BUT THERE'S ENCOURAGING NEWS FOR ROMNEY.

59-PERCENT OF HIS SUPPORTERS NOW SAY THEY'RE STRONGLY ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT HIM, COMPARED TO 55-PERCENT OF THE PRESIDENT'S SUPPORTERS. Return to index of stories...


HISPANIC VOTE-CG TOPS


BUT A NEW POLL OUT RIGHT NOW SHOWS SOME TROUBLE FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA HERE IN FLORIDA WHEN IT COMES TO HISPANIC VOTERS.

THE MIAMI HERALD POLL SHOWS THE PRESIDENT LEADING ROMNEY BY SEVEN POINTS.

HOWEVER, THAT'S A MUCH SMALLER LEAD THAN THE 66-31 PERCENT LEAD AMONG HISPANICS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. Return to index of stories...


DEBATE PREVIEW-2 SHOT


TOMORROW NIGHT BOTH CANDIDATES TAKE TO THE STAGE FOR THE SECOND DEBATE.

THIS IS PERHAPS THE MOST INTERESTING OF THE THREE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES WE'LL GET TO SEE.

BECAUSE THIS TIME, IT WILL BE UNDECIDED VOTERS ASKING THE QUESTIONS.

ATHENA JONES HAS A LOOK AHEAD. Return to index of stories...


DEBATE PREVIEW-PKG


ROUND TWO: PRESIDENT OBAMA AND GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY FACE OFF IN THEIR SECOND DEBATE TUESDAY, A TOWN HALL MODERATED BY C-N-N'S CANDY CROWLEY, WHO SAYS THE FORMAT PRESENTS UNIQUE CHALLENGES FOR THE CANDIDATES.

The challenge is that they've got to connect, not just with the people that are looking into the television and watching them, but to the people that are on the stage with them -- some 80 or so undecided voters as chosen by Gallup, so they have to keep those folks in mind. It's a much more intimate and up close adventure with voters.

PRESIDENT OBAMA IS UNDER PRESSURE, AFTER HIS LAST TURN ON THE DEBATE STAGE GOT BAD REVIEWS.

One bad debate is losing a battle, two bad debates could very well mean he loses the war.

I think you'll see a very different President Obama this time around. He's got to be seen as being aggressive, but yet he can't be seen as being overly aggressive.

ROMNEY HAS ENJOYED A POST-DEBATE BOUNCE IN NATIONAL POLLS, AND A BOOST OF CONFIDENCE ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL.

I've had the fun of going back and forth across Ohio and this week I was also in Florida and Iowa, I was in North Carolina, in Virginia and you know what there is a growing crescendo of enthusiasm. People recognize that this is not an ordinary campaign; this is a critical time for the country. There is more energy and passion. People are getting behind this campaign.

AT A TOWN HALL -- WITHOUT A PODIUM AND WITH AUDIENCE INTERACTION -- THE CANDIDATES' STYLE AND BODY LANGUAGE CAN TAKE ON ADDED WEIGHT.

AT THE FIRST TOWN HALL-STYLE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE IN 1992, PRESIDENT GEORGE H.W. BUSH REPEATEDLY CHECKED HIS WATCH; A SIGN, SOME THOUGHT, THAT HE DIDN'T WANT TO BE THERE.

COMMENTATORS SAID BILL CLINTON WALKING TOWARD THE AUDIENCE TO ANSWER A QUESTION ABOUT THE RECESSION HIGHLIGHTED HIS ABILITY TO CONNECT WITH VOTERS.

ONE THING THAT CAN MAKE IT HARD FOR A CANDIDATE TO BE AGGRESSIVE, IS A QUESTION LIKE THIS.

The amount of time the candidates have spent on this campaign trashing their opponents' character and their programs is depressingly large. Why can't your discussions and proposals reflect the genuine complexity and the difficulty of the issues to try to build a consensus around the best aspects of all proposals?

ANALYSTS SAY THE FORMAT COULD BE GOOD FOR THE PRESIDENT.

He will absolutely be able to draw from that energy from the energy of the public and the crowd.

AS FOR ROMNEY:

One of his big challenges during this entire campaign has been not being able to connect with the common man, woman, and child. He's got to be able to come across as connecting, he's got to come across as genuine, as caring, as likeable.

The candidate that makes a connection with the person asking the question is also making a better connection with the person back at home.

THE STAKES COULDN'T BE HIGHER.

ATHENA JONES, CNN, WASHINGTON Return to index of stories...


CROWLEY DEBATE-2 SS TOPS


THERE SEEMS TO BE CONTROVERSY ONCE AGAIN WITH THE DEBATE MODERATOR, CANDY CROWLEY.

TIME MAGAZINE IS REPORTING THAT THE C-N-N PERSONALITY MAY NOT BE ON BOARD WITH THE NO FOLLOW UP QUESTIONS RULES AGREED TO BY BOTH PRESIDENT OBAMA AND MITT ROMNEY.

THE MAGAZINE CLAIMS CROWLEY SAID IN INTERVIEWS SHE IS WILLING TO ADD QUESTIONS ONTOP OF THOSE SUBMITTED BY VOTERS.

C-N-N ISN'T COMMENTING ON THE CLAIMS.

YOU CAN SEE THE DEBATE TOMORROW NIGHT AT NINE RIGHT HERE ON NBC2. Return to index of stories...


NY STOCK EXCHANGE OPEN-TRX SAT LIVE


: Oil, copper, gold and silver all sold off hard this morning to new session lows.

YOU'RE LOOKING LIVE AT THE BIG BOARD ON THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE.

AT THIS HOUR THE DOW IS ___________. Return to index of stories...


ICE DEPORTATIONS-VO


NEW AT ELEVEN.

A PROGRAM TO GET ILLEGAL CRIMINALS OFF THE STREETS OF COLLIER COUNTY IS GETTING RENEWED.

IT'S CALLED 287-G-- AND IT'S RESPONSIBLE FOR THOUSANDS OF DEPORTATIONS IN COLLIER COUNTY.

THE PROGRAM ALLOWS DEPUTIES TO ACT AS IMMIGRATION OFFICERS-- BUT A LOCAL GROUP SAYS THE PROGRAM IS HURTING OUR COMMUNITY.

MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED PEOPLE HAVE SIGNED A PETITION TO END IT BUT CLAIM SHERIFF RAMBOSK DID NOT RESPOND TO THEIR CONCERNS.

THEY CLAIM 287G INSTILLS FEAR IN THE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY, AND TARGETS LOW PRIORITY DEPORTATIONS. Return to index of stories...


CAPE SEAWALL-VO


NEW AT ELEVEN.

GETTING A PERMIT TO BUILD OR REBUILD A SEAWALL IN CAPE CORAL JUST GOT MORE DIFFICULT.

STARTING TODAY, THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS WILL APPROVE PERMIT REQUESTS ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.

UP UNTIL LAST FRIDAY, A GENERAL PERMIT ALLOWED CONTRACTORS TO GET A PERMIT WITHIN A DAY OR SO.

NOW THAT SAME PERMIT COULD TAKE UP 120 days TO BE REVIEWED.

THE REASON? THE SMALL TOOTH SAWFISH. THE ENDANGERED SPECIES CALLS THE SHALLOW WATERS OF CAPE CORAL HOME. Return to index of stories...


CAPE CRA-ONCAM


THE FATE OF THE CAPE CORAL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY COULD BE DECIDED TODAY.

A SPECIAL MEETING IS BEING HELD THIS AFTERNOON TO DISCUSS DISSOLVING THE C-R-A.

ACCORDING TO COUNCILMAN MARTY MC-CLAIN, HEFTY SALARIES, CONSULTANT FEES AND RENT LEAVE LITTLE MONEY FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS DOWNTOWN.

IF COUNCIL VOTES TO DISBAND THE C-R-A, THE CITY MANAGER WILL TAKE OVER AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. Return to index of stories...


FLU SHOTS LATEST-OC SOT VO WIPE


AS FLU SEASON GETS UNDERWAY, HEALTH EXPERTS ARE URGING *EVERYONE* TO GET A FLU SHOT.

BUT THEY ARE ESPECIALLY CONCERNED ABOUT VACCINATING CERTAIN *HIGH RISK* GROUPS OF PEOPLE -- INCLUDING CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN.

We do now have a nasal mist spray that can be used and that form is routinely recommended, or can be given to any child two years of age and older, who is otherwise healthy."

IF YOUR CHILDren are UNDER TWO, Have A WEAKENED IMMUNE SYSTEM OR SUFFER FROM WHEEZING, THEY'LL NEED THE REGULAR SHOT.

SOME KIDS WITH EGG ALLERGIES CAN BE SAFELY VACCINATED.

FLU SHOTS ARE *NOT* APPROVED FOR BABIES UNDER SIX MONTHS, SO IT'S ESPECIALLY CRITICAL FOR PREGNANT WOMEN TO BE VACCINATED. Return to index of stories...


FLU SHOTS LATEST-SOT VO OC


We know that pregnant women who get vaccinated for the flu have healthier babies. They also pass on their antibodies to the newborn in the first 6 months of life."

EXPERTS SAY THE FLU SHOT IS ALSO CRITICAL FOR OTHER HIGH RISK GROUPS INCLUDING PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL PROBLEMS, ANYONE AGE 65 AND UP AND PEOPLE WHO LIVE WITH OR CARE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE CONSIDERED HIGH RISK.

RIGHT NOW THE LEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS VACCINATING CHILDREN FOR FREE, ADULTS FOR 25-DOLLARS, WHICH IS COVERED BY MEDICARE AND MEDICAID.

THE COST OF A VACCINE AT PHARMACIES AND DOCTORS OFFICES WILL TYPICALLY RANGE BETWEEN 25 AND 35 DOLLARS. Return to index of stories...


RICK SCOTT ON CNBC-VO WIPE


NEW AT ELEVEN.

GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT GOES ON NATIONAL TELEVISION TO TALK ABOUT THE STATES PUSH TO ATTRACT TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES.

HE WAS JOINED ON C-N-B-C THIS MORNING BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA.

SCOTT WANTS FLORIDA TO ALSO BE KNOWN AS THE SILICON VALLEY OF THE EAST.

HIS FIRST STEP IS TO MAKE SURE UNIVERSITIES TEAM UP WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR. Return to index of stories...


RICK SCOTT ON CNBC-SOT OC


Governor Rick Scott: "They have all these patents and all this research, there are alot of companies.. they are really doing well."

GOVERNOR SCOTT CLAIMS A COMPANY NAMED MINDTREE IS EXPANDING TO GAINSESVILLE AND BRINING SOME 400 JOBS. Return to index of stories...


FOWLER RANGE UPDATE-VO


POLICE SAY A MAN RENTED A GUN AT A FORT MYERS SHOOTING RANGE AND SHOT AND KILLED HIMSELF WITH THE FIREARM.

ALL THIS UNFOLDED AT THE FOWLER FIRE ARMS AND GUN RANGE.

INVESTIGATORS SAY 75-YEAR-OLD RICHARD KELLEY DIED AT THE SCENE.

IT'S UNCLEAR HOW MANY PEOPLE WERE INSIDE THE GUN RANGE AT THE TIME. Return to index of stories...


FL PLANE CRASH-VO


INVESTIGATORS IN CENTRAL FLORIDA ARE LOOKING INTO WHAT CAUSED A PLANE CRASH THAT KILLED TWO PEOPLE.

AUTHORITIES SAY A 60-YEAR-OLD WOMAN FROM ZEPHYRHILLS DIED AT THE SCENE OF THE SUNDAY MORNING CRASH NEAR WINTER HAVEN.

A SIXTY-ONE-YEAR-OLD MAN WAS TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL WHERE HE DIED A SHORT TIME LATER.

WINTER HAVEN POLICE SAY THE PILOT OF THE EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT WAS PERFORMING TOUCH AND GO MANEUVERS WHEN THE PLANE HIT THE GROUND, FLIPPED AND SLID ALMOST 200 FEET. Return to index of stories...


MYSTERY NAPLES BOAT-VO


NEW AT ELEVEN.

A MYSTERY BOAT DOCKED AT THE NAPLES PIER MAY SOON BE DISAPPEAR.

THE CATAMARAN CALLED 'LATITUDES' SHOWED UP AT THE DOCK MORE THAN FOUR MONTHS AGO- BUT CITY OFFICIALS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND ITS OWNER-WAYNE BALL.

NOW THE CITY WANTS TO GET RID OF THE BOAT- AGREEING TO TURN IT OVER TO ONE OF SIX SALVAGE COMPANIES THAT WILL BUY IT OUT FOR MORE THAN $15-HUNDRED DOLLARS WORTH OF UNPAID SLIP FEES.

WAYNE BALL WAS REPORTED MISSING IN AUGUST-BUT SINCE THEN HE'S BEEN SEEN AROUND NAPLES. Return to index of stories...


TAX EXTENSION DEADLINE-ONCAM


FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO REQUESTED AN EXTENSION ON FILING YOUR TAXES, TODAY IS THE DEADLINE FOR MOST OF YOU.

TAXPAYERS WITH EXTENSIONS SHOULD FILE BY TODAY, EVEN IF THEY CAN'T PAY THE FULL AMOUNT DUE.

BY DOING SO, YOU'LL AVOID THE LATE-FILING PENALTY. BUT INTEREST AND LATE-PAYMENT PENALTIES WILL CONTINUE TO ACCRUE. Return to index of stories...


SOCIAL SECURITY-ONCAM


SOCIAL SECURITY RECIPIENTS SHOULDN'T EXPECT A BIG INCREASE IN MONTHLY BENEFITS COME JANUARY.

PRELIMINARY FIGURES SHOW THE ANNUAL BENEFIT BOOST WILL BE BETWEEN ONE AND TWO PERCENT.

THAT WOULD MAKE THE INCREASE AMONG THE LOWEST SINCE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENTS WERE ADOPTED IN 1975.

THE SIZE OF THE INCREASE WILL BE MADE OFFICIAL TOMORROW, WHEN THE GOVERNMENT RELEASES INFLATION FIGURES FOR SEPTEMBER. Return to index of stories...


SOCIAL SECURITY SCAM-OC SOT OC


THIEVES ARE STEALING SOCIAL SECURITY CHECKS FROM THOUSANDS OF SENIORS BY RE-ROUTING DIRECT DEPOSIT PAYMENTS.

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"So there are lots of ways to scam the system. But every one of them could be stopped dead in its tracks by one simple word: notification."

SENATOR CHARLES SCHUMER OF NEW YORK SAYS CURRENT POLICY MAKES IT EASY FOR SCAMMERS TO STEAL CHECKS.

HE SAYS THIEVES ARE HAVING CHECKS DEPOSITED TO THEIR OWN ACCOUNTS BY SIMPLY PROVIDING A SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AND BIRTH DATE.

SCHUMER WANTS THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TO CONTACT SENIORS AND VERIFY THE ACCOUNT CHANGE BEFORE A CHECK IS DEPOSITED. Return to index of stories...


MYSTERY EYEBALL UPDATE-VO


BRAND NEW AT ELEVEN.THERE APPEARS TO BE AN ANSWER INTO THE MYSTERIOUS GIANT EYE BALL THAT WASHED ASHORE ON FLORIDA'S EAST COAST.

RESEARCHERS FROM THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION BELIEVE IT CAME FROM A SWORDFISH.

GENETIC TESTING WILL BE DONE TO CONFIRM THE IDENTIFICATION.

EXPERTS BELIEVE BASED ON STRAIGHT-LINE CUTS VISIBLE AROUND THE EYE, IT WAS REMOVED BY A FISHERMAN AND DISCARDED.

THE SOFTBALL-SIZE EYE WAS RECOVERED BY SOMEONE ON POMPANO BEACH ON WEDNESDAY. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE------


ONE GIANT LEAP FOR MANKIND.

It spun me around in all different axes, you know, and I was always trying to figure out how to stop this

AND NOW WE ARE GETTING BRAND NEW AMAZING VIEWS FROM ONE OF HUMAN'S GREATEST ACHIEVEMENTS.

WE PUT YOU AT THE EDGE OF SPACE TO SEE WHAT THIS THRILL SEEKER SAW PLUMMETING AT THE SPEED OF SOUND.

nats of bar breaking and guy falling

FROM THE BEST TO THE WORST.

ONE MAN TRIED TO ACHIEVE GREATNESS BUT MANAGES TO CHEAT DEATH IN ANOTHER WAY BY FALLING OFF A CLIFF. Return to index of stories...


A) SPACE JUMP-2 SHOT SOT VO


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B) BASE JUMP AX-VOTOPS


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WEATHER-STC


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


STRANDED BARGE-VOTOPS


SOMETHING YOU DON'T SEE EVERYDAY.

A BARGE BEACHES ITSELF ALONG THE COAST OF FLORIDA.

THE BARGE BROKE FREE OF ITS TOW LINE IN THE ATLANTIC OCEAN OVER THE WEEKEND AND HEADED FOR SHORE AT COCOA BEACH.

IT WAS FLOATED BACK OUT TO THE OCEAN A FEW HOURS LATER, AND TAKEN TO PORT CANAVERAL.

NO ONE WAS INJURED. 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.

Sunshine will be prevalent through our Monday, but enough moisture will still be around to spark a few hit or miss afternoon showers. The chance of getting hit by a shower today will be close to 30%, and the rain that manages to develop will stay pretty isolated and widely spaced.

Despite the rain chance today, most of us will enjoy warm sunshine and clear skies through the morning and then a mix of sun and clouds during the afternoon. Temperatures will start in the low 70s and warm into the upper 80s through the second half of the day.

Winds won't be as blustery as the last couple days. The wind direction will still be predominantly out of the northeast, but wind speeds should stay between 5-10 mph instead of gusting up to 20-25 mph like Saturday and Sunday.

By Tuesday we expect to get another little dose of dry air, which will work to keep our weather dry and fairly pleasant. We'll notice a slight dip in humidity, too, which will make the air feel a little more comfortable. We may even see a few spots cooling off into the upper 60s Wednesday and Thursday morning, but it's doubtful these 60s will be as widespread as what we had last week.

The next little wrinkle to mention in the forecast for Wednesday is the potential for a little more cloud cover and some light scattered showers in association with a little weather system that will swing in from the west. Our rain chance shouldn't be too high, but we'll likely be tracking a few showers through the day. Another side effect of this system will be slightly lower temperatures as highs only warm into the mid 80s.

It looks like we'll have to keep the rain chance in our forecast from Thursday through the weekend as a cool front attempts to slowly move down the peninsula. There's still some uncertainty in terms of how far south the front will be able to advance. If the front stalls out over us and loses steam, a noticeable cool down and drop in humidity won't be as likely. We'll just have to keep tracking this front through the week and keep tweaking the forecast accordingly. Return to index of stories...


SPACE JUMP-VO IN PLASMA


IF YOU WERE WATCHING FOOTBALL SUNDAY YOU PROBABLY MISSED THIS AMAZING FEAT.

AN AUSTRIAN MAN JUMPed FROM MORE THAN 24-MILES up IN THE SKY, FALLING FOR MORE THAN FOUR MINUTES AND REACHING SPEEDS OF MORE THAN 700 MILES PER HOUR.

NOW WE'RE GETTING SOME BRAND NEW AMAZING VIEWS COURTESY OF HIS HELMET CAMERA.

BRIAN TODD SHOWS US THE DRAMA AS IT UNFOLDED. Return to index of stories...


SPACE JUMP-PKG


WITH A HEART-POUNDING HOP INTO THE STRATOSPHERE, FELIX BAUMGARTNER MAKES HISTORY.

HE JUMPS FROM 128-THOUSAND FEET ABOVE THE EARTH -- 24-MILES UP; HIGHER THAN ANYONE BEFORE HIM.

DURING FREE-FALL, HE SPUN FOR A FEW HARROWING MOMENTS BUT STABILIZED QUICKLY.

"Starting spinning so violent. It spun me around in all different axes, you know, and I was always trying to figure out how to stop this. I was putting one arm out, it didn't work, then putting the other arm out, but you're always late, because at that speed.When you travel at that speed, with that suit , you don't feel the air at all."

IN THOSE FIRST SECONDS, HE BROKE ANOTHER RECORD: NO ONE HAD EVER GONE THROUGH THE SOUND BARRIER OUTSIDE A VEHICLE.

BAUMGARTNER REACHED A TOP SPEED OF MORE THAN 700 MILES AN HOUR -- WELL PAST THE SPEED OF SOUND.

FREE-FALL LASTED FOUR-MINUTES-19-SECONDS BEFORE HIS PARACHUTE OPENED.

THAT'S SHORT OF THE RECORD FOR THE LONGEST FREE-FALL IN HISTORY, BUT AFTER HE SAFELY TOUCHED DOWN, THE MAN KNOWN AS 'FEARLESS FELIX' WAS HAILED AS AN AEROSPACE PIONEER.

"It's hard to realize what happened right now, because there's still so many emotions. I had tears in my eyes when I was coming back a couple of times, because you're sitting there and you thought about that moment so many times -- how it would feel and what it would look like -- and this is way bigger than I had anticipated."

THIS MISSION HAD BEEN FIVE YEARS IN THE PLANNING.

IN BAUMGARTNER'S EAR DURING THE ASCENT: COLONEL JOE KITTINGER, THE MAN WHOSE RECORD BAUMGARTNER BROKE.

KITTINGER HAD JUMPED FROM 102-THOUSAND FEET IN 1960.

I INTERVIEWED BAUMGARTNER AND KITTINGER TOGETHER, EARLIER THIS YEAR.

"Are you jealous of Felix that he's going to break your record?"

"Oh, no. I'm delighted. I'm delighted he's going to do it. He's advancing science, and he'll do a great job."

MISSION LEADERS AND SPACE OFFICIALS HOPE THIS JUMP WILL SHOW THEM IF ASTRONAUTS, SPACE-TOURISTS, OR HIGH-ALTITUDE PILOTS CAN SURVIVE FOR ANY EXTENDED PERIOD OUTSIDE A VEHICLE IF THERE'S A MALFUNCTION.

IF IT HELD UP AS EXPECTED, BAUMGARTNER'S HIGH-PRESSURE SUIT COULD BE THE NEXT-GENERATION SUIT FOR FUTURE MISSIONS.

WHAT WILL FELIX BAUMGARTNER DO NEXT?

HE TOLD ME THAT AFTER THIS JUMP, HE WANTS TO PURSUE AN OCCUPATION AS A HELICOPTER RESCUE PILOT.

.MIGHT BE A BIT OF A LET-DOWN.

BRIAN TODD, CNN WASHINGTON. Return to index of stories...


BAS JUMPER AX-TRX NATS TOPS VO


whooo.bar breaking and guy going over the side.

THIS JUMP DIDN'T GO AS WELL.

TAKE A LOOK, RICHARD HENRIKSEN WAS SAID TO BE ONLY "CENTIMETERS FROM DEATH" AS HE ATTEMPTED THIS STUNT.

THE STAND BROKE, FLINGING HIM OVER THE EDGE OF THE CLIFF -- 12-HUNDRED METERS ABOVE THE GROUND.

ALL THIS HAPPENED IN NORWAY.

ONE PERSON WHO WITNESSED THE ACCIDENT SAID EVERYONE WAS CERTAIN HE HAD DIED.

BUT HE MANAGED TO OPEN HIS PARACHUTE JUST SECONDS BEFORE SMASHING INTO THE GROUND. Return to index of stories...


FIRE WORKS AX-TRX NATS TOPS VO


nats of fireworks exploding on the ground

HORRIFYING VIDEO OUT OF CHINA AS NEARLY ONE HUNDRED SPECTATORS ARE INJURED DURING A FIREWORKS DISPLAY.

YOU CAN SEE SOME OF THE FIREWORKS SHOOTING INTO THE AUDIENCE.

MANY OF THE INJURED BECAME BURNED WHEN THE FIREWORKS EXPLODED ON THE GROUND AND THE MAD RUSH THAT FOLLOWED.

THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION. Return to index of stories...


FL CAR CRASH-TRX VO TOPS


A CAR SLAMS INTO A BUSINESS IN ORANGE COUNTY AND ITS ALL CAUGHT ON camera

SURVEILLANCE VIDEO FROM THE BUSINESS SHOWS THE SPEEDING CAR GOING SIDEWAYS INTO THE BUILDING, CRUMBLING THE OFFICE SPACE.

FORTUNATELY THE BUSINESS WAS CLOSED WHEN THE INCIDENT HAPPENED EARLY SATURDAY.

CHARGES AGAINST THE DRIVER ARE PENDING. Return to index of stories...


DEER RESCUE-TRX VO TOPS


FIREFIGHTERS HAD QUITE A DIFFERENT KIND OF RESCUE.

A YOUNG DEER WAS TRAPPED IN A CANAL.

ALL THIS UNFOLDED OVER THE WEEKEND NEAR SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA.

TWO FIRE FIGHTERS WENT INTO THE WATER BUT THE DEER WOULD NOT COOPERATE.

FIREFIGHTERS EVEN TRIED THROWING A LASSO FROM THE BANK WITHOUT SUCCESS.

FINALLY, THE DEER BECAME TIRED, ALLOWING THE RESCUE BOAT TO GET CLOSER.

THEN FIREFIGHTERS CARRIED THE DEER UP TO SAFETY WHERE A COUNTY ANIMAL OFFICER TRANQUILIZED THE ANIMAL. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO----


ARE SOME POLICE TARGETING CELEBRITIES?

IN PARTICULAR THE MUSIC INDUSTRY?

nats of nelly performing

MORE CELEBRITIES ARE GOING TO JAIL THANKS TO ONE SMALL TEXAS TOWN THAT BARELY SHOWS UP ON THE MAP.

WE'LL SHOW YOU WHO'S GETTING CAUGHT IN A DRAGNET AND WHY. Return to index of stories...


A) CELEB CHECKPOINT-2 SHOT NATS VO


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CELEB CHECKPOINT-CHROMA


WHAT DO WILLIE NELSON, SNOOP DOGG AND FIONA APPLE ALL HAVE IN COMMON?

THEY OR THEIR ENTOURAGE HAVE ALL BEEN BUSTED WITH DRUGS AT WHAT'S BEING CALLED

THE "CHECKPOINT TO THE STARS". THE NOTORIOUS POLICE CHECKPOINT IN TEXAS.

WHERE POLICE STOP AND SEARCH POP STAR'S TOUR BUSES.

ANOTHER CELEBRITY CAUGHT IN THE STING: NELLY.

MARK GREENBLATT REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


CELEB CHECKPOINT-PKG


SCRIPT:

Rapper Nelly is famous for Grammy winning music.

but tough talking Texas officers weren't asking for autographs. in talking

to him about drugs on his tour bus.

They didn't arrest Nelly,

Tracing the drugs to his security manager's suitcase instead.

the rapper has said "Neither I nor anyone else on the tour bus was aware"

he had them.

But the bust went down in a place that's becoming known as the Border

Checkpoint to the Stars- near the tiny town of Sierra Blanca.

It's just north of the border in West Texas- Where Officers look for drugs

in vehicles whether they're from Mexico or just driving through from

Hollywood.

but everyone heard about it when the checkpoint busted Fiona Apple with

hashish. She spent a night in jail, then spoke out two nights later at a

Houston concert.

the same checkpoint snared Willie Nelson for possession of marijauna in

2010.

Rapper Snoop Dog railed against that arrest back then.

But a year later- Snoop found himself under arrest for misdemeanor

possession of marijuana- and got invited in for a a look at the jail, from

the inside.

Even the guy who played the twins in the movie the Social Network probably

wishes he had made "friends" *here*.

but even the star of the upcoming Lone Ranger movie couldn't get marijuana

cookies through.

SOT HOWARD BRAGMAN: "Somebody's got to get the word to them that if you're

going to be driving across country, you don't take drugs with you because if

you're I-10 and you're in Sierra Blanca Texas, you're going to be caught."

POSSIBLE ADDITION

"AND THAT'S EXACTLY WHY NOW ACCORDING TO TMZ MAJOR TOUR BUS COMPANIES ARE

TAKING EXTRA MEASURES TO AVOID THESE INCIDENTS FROM HAPPENING TO THEM." Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-----


MORE CONCERNS OVER THE PEANUT BUTTER THAT MAY BE IN YOUR SANDWICH.

i had eaten peanut butter like 3 days in a row and i had just gotten so sick

/i mean seriously, this is a big deal.

AND NOW MORE COMPANIES ARE RECALLING PEANUT BUTTER OVER SALMONELLA CONCERNS.

WE'LL RUN DOWN THE LIST.

nats of football hitting reporter

SOMETIMES THE MOST DANGEROUS ACTION ON A FOOTBALL FIELD IS BEFORE A GAME.

HOW A SIDELINE REPORTER REACTED TO THIS DROPPED PASS. Return to index of stories...


A) PEANUT RECALL-2 SHOT SOT VO


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B) FOOTBALL TO THE FACE-NATS VO


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NEWS AT 11:30am OPEN-CLIP


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MEDSTAR STUFF-2 SHOT SS


BREAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW. OVER THE MEDSTAR CONTROVERSY.

LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER FRANK MANN SAYS HE *WON'T ASK COUNTY MANAGER KAREN HAWES TO STEP DOWN TOMORROW.

LAST WEEK -- MANN CALLED FOR HAWES TO RESIGN OVER THE MEDSTAR FALLOUT AND HANDLING OF V-R LABS.

HE SAID HE WOULD BRING A FORMAL MOTION *THIS WEEK.

NOW, MANN SAYS HE'S HOLDING OFF -- FOR NOW.

KAREN HAWES CONFIRMS SHE *IS WORKING ON AN EXIT STRATEGY. Return to index of stories...


PEANUT RECALL-2 SHOT


THE RECALL OF SALMONELLA TAINTED PEANUT BUTTER IS NOW EXPANDING.

THIRTY FIVE PEOPLE HAVE BEEN SICKENED IN NINETEEN STATES AND NOW THE

MANUFACTURER EXPANDING ITS RECALL TO INCLUDE DOZENS OF PEANUT PRODUCTS.

JIM AVILA BRINGS US WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU HAVE YOUR LUNCH. Return to index of stories...


PEANUT RECALL-PKG


"HUNDREDS OF ITEMS ON RECALL LIST"

6:23:49 THE LIST OF CONTAMINATED PRODUCTS IN THE GREAT PEANUT POISONING

OUTBREAK IS 10 PAGES LONG.WITH OVER 400 PEANUT PRODUCTS, FROM MOON PIES TO

ICE CREAM TO PEANUT BUTTER.A LIST THAT NOW INCLUDES RAW AND ROASTED

PEANUTS.ALL TRACED BACK TO A NEW MEXICO FACTORY.

Sot Robert Tauxe, CDC

18;42;55;03 All of the illnesses that have been investigated are

related to the peanut butter products that are from the one plant.

6:24:13 THAT ONE PLACE IS THIS PEANUT PROCESSOR IN PORTALES, NEW MEXICO.

SUNLAND INC.SELLS THOSE BULK RAW AND ROASTED PEANUTS AND MAKES PEANUT

BUTTER FOR BRANDS SOLD AT TRADER JOES, WHOLE FOODS, WALMART, KROEGER, TARGET

, AND COSTCO.

6:24:31 THE FDA IS WARNING CONSUMERS NOT TO EAT ANY PRODUCTS ASSOCIATES

WITH SUNLAND.AND TO DISCARD THEM RIGHT AWAY BECAUSE THEY MAY BE TAINTED

WITH SALMONELLA. THIS WOMAN TOLD OUR PHOENIX AFFILIATE SHE WAS STRICKEN

AFTER EATING PEANUT BUTTER SHE BOUGHT AT HER LOCAL GROCERY STORE.

SOT BITE-- **WOMAN DID NOT PROVIDE LAST NAME. FIRST NAME IS BARBARA***

I HAD EATEN PEANUT BUTTER LIKE 3 DAYS IN A ROW AND I HAD JUST GOTTEN SO SICK

/I MEAN SERIOUSLY, THIS IS A BIG DEAL.

6:24:50 NEARLY 3 DOZEN PEOPLE HAVE BEEN SICKENED IN 19 STATES FROM COAST

TO COAST.AND THIS MORNING.THERE IS CONCERN THAT WITH SO MANY PRODUCTS ON

THIS LIST.THAT NUMBER COULD BE GROWING. Return to index of stories...


PEANUT RECALL-ONCAM


JIM AVILA REPORTING.

SALMONELLA CAUSES DIARRHEA, FEVER AND ABDOMINAL CRAMPS. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY AND PEOPLE WITH WEAKENED IMMUNE SYSTEMS ARE MOST AT RISK. Return to index of stories...


COSTA CAPTAIN-VO


THE CAPTAIN OF THE STRICKEN COSTA CONCORDIA CRUISE SHIP IS IN COURT THIS WEEK FOR PRE-TRIAL HEARINGS.

FIFTY-ONE-YEAR-OLD FRANCESCO SCHETTINO HAS RARELY BEEN SEEN IN PUBLIC SINCE THE TRAGEDY ON JANUARY 13TH.

HE IS ACCUSED OF RUNNING HIS SHIP AGROUND AND THEN ABANDONING IT.

THE CAPSIZING KILLED 32 PEOPLE, INCLUDING AN AMERICAN COUPLE.

THIS WEEK EXPERTS WILL PRESENT ANALYSIS OF THE EVENTS THAT LED TO THE VESSEL HITTING A ROCK OFF THE ITALIAN COAST. Return to index of stories...


YEAGAR FLIGHT-OC NATS VO WIPE


SIXTY-FIVE YEARS AFTER BECOMING THE FIRST HUMAN TO FLY FASTER THAN THE SPEED OF SOUND, RETIRED AIR FORCE BRIGADIER GENERAL.

CHUCK YEAGER IS MAKING NOISE AGAIN.

nats of plane

TO MARK THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS SOUND BREAKING FLIGHT, THE 89-YEAR-OLD SAT IN THE BACK SEAT OF A F-15 EAGLE, THAT BROKE THE SOUND BARRIER ON SUNDAY.

THE F-15 TOOK OFF FROM NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE NEAR LAS VEGAS AND BROKE THE SOUND BARRIER AT MORE THAN 30 THOUSAND FEET ABOVE CALIFORNIA'S MOJAVE DESERT WHERE YEAGER ACHIEVED THE FEAT ON OCTOBER 14TH, 1947. Return to index of stories...


YEAGAR FLIGHT-SOT VO


Cockpits don't change, you just use the controls and make the airplane do

what you want it to.

YAEGER SAYS HE DOESN'T KNOW IF HE WIL TRY ANOTHER FLIGHT. Return to index of stories...


FAKE NURSE-VO WIPE


A FAKE NURSE IS ON THE LOOSE HERE IN FLORIDA.

POLICE SAY SHE WAS CAUGHT ON CAMERA, WEARING A NURSE'S OUTFIT, SPENDING MONEY SHE STOLE FROM PATIENTS AT AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY.

POLICE SAY THE UNKNOWN SUSPECT USED THE SAME SCRUBS AND LAB COAT TO WALK IN TO AT LEAST TWO ASSITED LIVING FACILITIES IN

THE ORLANDO AREA STEALING FROM UNSUSPECTING SENIORS. Return to index of stories...


FAKE NURSE-SOT VO


'its very very scary and its somebody who is purposely

taking advantage of a vulnerable population.'.'

POLICE SAY THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT SHE DID TO A 92 YEAR OLD MAN.

MAKING OFF WITH HIS CREDIT CARD AND ID AND HEADING RIGHT TO THE LOCAL TARGET WHERE SHE ATTEMPTED

TO CHARGE FOUR THOUSAND BUCKS SHE ALSO RACKED UP A 600 DOLLAR CHARGE AT THE APPLE

STORE. Return to index of stories...


SODA LAWSUIT-TRX VO


SOFT-DRINK MAKERS, RESTAURATEURS AND OTHER BUSINESSES ARE SUING TO BLOCK NEW YORK CITY'S MOVE TO END THE SALE OF SUPER-SIZED, SUGARY DRINKS IN MANY EATERIES.

THE CITY BOARD OF HEALTH APPROVED THE UNPRECEDENTED REGULATION LAST MONTH.

IT WOULD STOP RESTAURANTS, CAFETERIAS AND CONCESSION STANDS FROM SELLING SODA AND OTHER HIGH-CALORIE DRINKS IN CONTAINERS LARGER THAN 16 OUNCES.

THE RULE IS SET TO TAKE EFFECT IN MARCH.

MAYOR MICHAEL BLOOMBERG CALLS IT A REASONABLE, PROMISING WAY TO CURB OBESITY. Return to index of stories...


CHICK FILA-VO


MORE CONTROVERSY INVOLVING FAST FOOD GIANT CHICK FILA.

THERE ARE NEW REPORTS THAT ELON UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION HAS VOTED TO GET RID OF A CHICK-FIL-A RESTAURANT ON CAMPUS BECAUSE THE RESTAURANT CHAIN'S PRESIDENT IS AGAINST GAY MARRIAGE.

EARLIER THIS YEAR THE COMPANY'S C-E-O STATED HIS OPPOSITION TO SAME SEX MARRIAGE CITING THE COMPANY'S CHRISTIAN VALUES.

ALREADY TWO OTHER NORTH CAROLINA UNIVERSITIES, DAVIDSON COLLEGE AND DUKE UNIVERSITY DECIDED TO REMOVE THE RESTARANTS FROM CAMPUS. Return to index of stories...


JAPAN BUYS SPRINT-ONCAM


A JAPANESE COMPANY HAS REACHED A DEAL WITH SPRINT-NEXTEL TO ACQUIRE 70 PERCENT OF THE WIRELESS COMPANY.

THE DEAL IS WORTH MORE THAN 20 BILLION DOLLARS.

THE DEAL STILL NEEDS APPROVAL FROM SPRINT SHAREHOLDERS AND U.S. REGULATORS.

SOFTBANK CLAIMS THE DEAL IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED BY THE MIDDLE OF NEXT YEAR. Return to index of stories...


GO GROCERIES-INTRO


LOVE IT OR HATE IT, WE ALL HAVE TO DO IT.

GROCERY SHOPPING CAN TAKE A CHUNK OUT OF A WEEKEND AFTERNOON.

BUT WHAT IF YOU COULD DO IT WHILE SITTING ON THE TRAIN FOR YOUR MORNING OR EVENING COMMUTE?

ONE COMPANY IS MAKING IT HAPPEN.

KARIN CAIFA TAKES A LOOK. Return to index of stories...


GO GROCERIES-PKG


WHAT'S GOING THROUGH THE MINDS OF COMMUTERS AS THEY HEAD DOWN THESE ESCALATORS TO THEIR TRAINS? FOR MANY, IT'S WHAT'S FOR DINNER.

IT CAN BE THE BANE OF THE BUSY PERSON'S EXISTENCE - SHOPPING FOR GROCERIES.

We all have to eat. So it's kind of like, you don't have a choice and also people feel like they spend a lot of money and time doing it, so they're always looking for a different way to skin the cat. You know, a different way to get it done quickly, and to feel like they're doing a good job at it.

SO INSTEAD OF CONSUMERS GOING TO THE STORE ON THE WAY HOME FROM WORK, ONLINE GROCER PEAPOD HAS TEMPORARILY BROUGHT THE STORE TO THEM -- ON BILLBOARDS IN TRAIN STATIONS IN MAJOR CITIES, LIKE THIS ONE IN WASHINGTON.

CONSUMERS DOWNLOAD AN APP BY SCANNING THIS Q-R CODE WITH A SMARTPHONE. THEN THEY SCAN THE BAR CODES ON THE BILLBOARD TO PUT ITEMS IN THEIR CARTS -- AND SCHEDULE FOR HOME DELIVERY.

IT'S A VIRTUAL CONVENIENCE STORE OF SORTS. SHOPPERS CAN BROWSE THE FULL RANGE OF PRODUCTS THROUGH THE APP.

They're just thinking about people being productive in places where they can't potentially being productive and starting to shop.

AND THEY'RE NOT THE ONLY ONES PONDERING THAT CONCEPT. PEAPOD GOT THE IDEA FOR THEIR VIRTUAL AISLES FROM TECHNOLOGY OVERSEAS - AND THE GROCERY LIST OF APPS SEEMS TO BE A GROWING MARKET -- OFFERING CONSUMERS HELP WITH EVERYTHING FROM COUPONS TO SHOPPING LISTS.

I'M KARIN CAIFA AND YOU'RE NOW, CLICKED IN. Return to index of stories...


FOOTBALL TO THE FACE-OC NATS VO


WANT TO BECOME A TELEVISION REPORTER?

THIS MAY MAKE YOU THINK TWICE.

i had an interesting talk with offensive coordinator tom.boom ball hits face did you guys just see that football? Anyway

IAN RAPPAPORT WAS IN THE MIDST OF DISCUSSING SUNDAY NIGHT'S PACKERS-TEXANS MATCHUP WHEN AN ERRANT THROW TAGGED HIM FULL IN THE FACE.

BUT MUCH LIKE MARCIA BRADY HE KEPT GOING. Return to index of stories...


TEASE FOUR------


IS GOOGLE PLAYING FAVORITES WHEN IT COMES TO THE ELECTION?

NEW AT ELEVEN WE'LL SHOW YOU THE SURPRISING PHOTOS THAT POP UP WHEN YOU TYPE IN MITT ROMNEY.AND WHAT THE SEARCH ENGINE SAYS IS THE REAL REASON.

nats of tornado

SHOPPERS DROP THEIR BAGS AND RUN FOR THEIR LIVES AS A TORNADO BEARS DOWN IN A VERY UNLIKELY LOCATION. Return to index of stories...


A) GOOGLE SEARCH GOOFS-2 SHOT VO


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B) FRANCE TORNADO-NATS TOPS VO


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GOOGLE SEARCH GOOFS-ON CAM


TYPE THE WORDS "COMPLETELY WRONG" INTO A GOOGLE SEARCH, AND SEE WHAT POPS UP FOR IMAGES -- A SLEW OF PHOTOS OF REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE MITT ROMNEY.

GOOGLE SAYS IT'S NOT INTENTIONAL, AND IS SIMPLY THE RESULT OF NORMAL SEARCH ALGORITHMS.

ATHENA JONES SPOKE WITH AN EXPERT ABOUT WHAT'S BEHIND IT, AND PAST EXAMPLES AFFECTING PRESIDENTS AND PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES. Return to index of stories...


GOOGLE SEARCH GOOFS-PKG


GOOGLE; YAHOO; BING.

SEARCH ENGINES ARE A PART OF MODERN LIFE.

THE TOP RISING SEARCHES DURING THE VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE WERE: "BIDEN", "CONFLATING", "MALARKEY" AND "WHO IS WINNING THE DEBATE?"

IT'S A WINDOW INTO THE MINDS OF MILLIONS OF WEB USERS.

But search engines can also raise eyebrows. For instance, when you type "completely wrong" into a Google image search, you get a whole lot of pictures of Mitt Romney.

GOOGLE SAYS THE GALLERY OF PHOTOS WAS UNINTENTIONAL.

ITS ALGORITHMS SIMPLY PICKED UP ON NEWS COVERAGE OF ROMNEY'S OWN DESCRIPTION OF HIS "47 PERCENT" REMARKS.

WE SAW A SIMILAR TREND ON BING AND YAHOO -- BUT TO A LESSER DEGREE.

For a search engine. they really rely on the words that are around an image to understand what it's about. If you put a picture of Mitt Romney beside words that say "completely wrong" then they say, I guess this is relevant for "completely wrong."

STILL, SOMETIMES IT'S INTENTIONAL.

THESE ARE CALLED "GOOGLE BOMBS".

IN THE MID-2000s, PRANKSTERS CREATED LINKS THAT CAUSED A GOOGLE SEARCH FOR THE WORDS "MISERABLE FAILURE" TO PUT PRESIDENT GEORGE W BUSH AT THE TOP OF THE RESULTS PAGE.

GOOGLE LATER TWEAKED ITS ANALYTICS TO LIMIT THE PRACTICE.

INTENTIONAL OR NOT, A SEARCH FOR THE PHRASE "DEBATE FAIL" BRINGS UP IMAGES OF PRESIDENT OBAMA; BUT ALSO OF PEOPLE LIKE ROMNEY, GOVERNOR RICK PERRY AND ONE-TIME PRESIDENTIAL HOPEFUL JOHN KERRY.

AND SPEAKING OF KERRY, WHO WAS ACCUSED OF FLIP FLOPPING ON ISSUES, CONSERVATIVE BLOGGERS MANAGED TO PUSH HIS CAMPAIGN WEBSITE TO THE TOP OF GOOGLE SEARCHES FOR THE WORD "WAFFLES".

Is this just a modern reality and candidates are powerless to stop it?

One of the best things they can do to protect themselves is to make sure they have multiple websites that are about themselves officially.

THE GOOD NEWS: SEARCH RESULTS USUALLY FADE OVER TIME.

ATHENA JONES, CNN, WASHINGTON. Return to index of stories...


REIF OPEN-CLIP


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WEATHER-WX WALL


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.

Sunshine will be prevalent through our Monday, but enough moisture will still be around to spark a few hit or miss afternoon showers. The chance of getting hit by a shower today will be close to 30%, and the rain that manages to develop will stay pretty isolated and widely spaced.

Despite the rain chance today, most of us will enjoy warm sunshine and clear skies through the morning and then a mix of sun and clouds during the afternoon. Temperatures will start in the low 70s and warm into the upper 80s through the second half of the day.

Winds won't be as blustery as the last couple days. The wind direction will still be predominantly out of the northeast, but wind speeds should stay between 5-10 mph instead of gusting up to 20-25 mph like Saturday and Sunday.

By Tuesday we expect to get another little dose of dry air, which will work to keep our weather dry and fairly pleasant. We'll notice a slight dip in humidity, too, which will make the air feel a little more comfortable. We may even see a few spots cooling off into the upper 60s Wednesday and Thursday morning, but it's doubtful these 60s will be as widespread as what we had last week.

The next little wrinkle to mention in the forecast for Wednesday is the potential for a little more cloud cover and some light scattered showers in association with a little weather system that will swing in from the west. Our rain chance shouldn't be too high, but we'll likely be tracking a few showers through the day. Another side effect of this system will be slightly lower temperatures as highs only warm into the mid 80s.

It looks like we'll have to keep the rain chance in our forecast from Thursday through the weekend as a cool front attempts to slowly move down the peninsula. There's still some uncertainty in terms of how far south the front will be able to advance. If the front stalls out over us and loses steam, a noticeable cool down and drop in humidity won't be as likely. We'll just have to keep tracking this front through the week and keep tweaking the forecast accordingly. Return to index of stories...


FRANCE TORNADO-NATS TOPS VO


nats of people screaming and wind howling

CAUGHT ON CAMERA.A SMALL TORNADO SCARES PEOPLE AT A SHOPPING CENTER IN SOUTH-EAST FRANCE.

YOU CAN ACTUALLY SEE THE FUNNEL CLOUD FORMING OVER THE CENTER IN THIS VIDEO.

THE TORNADO FORMED AROUND TWO IN THE AFTERNOON WHILE THE AREA WAS PACKED WITH SHOPPERS.

THE TORNADO WAS SO STRONG IT TORE OFF SEVERAL ROOFS AND BILLBOARDS.

AROUND 25 PEOPLE SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. Return to index of stories...


CA WATERSPOUT-VO TOPS


AND MORE UNUSUAL WEATHER.THIS TIME A WATER SPOUT APPEARS IN LOS ANGELES.

TAKE A LOOK.THIS IS BRAND NEW VIDEO OF THE FUNNEL THAT FORMED FRIDAY.

THE WATERSPOUT NEVER MADE IT ON LAND AND NO DAMAGE WAS REPORTED. Return to index of stories...


HOLLYWOOD MINUTE-ON CAM


"TAKEN 2" IS ON A ROLE AT THE WEEKEND BOX OFFICE.

PLUS, SAD NEWS ABOUT AN ACTOR WHO GRACED TV SHOWS FOR DECADES.

ELIZABETH CORRIDAN EXPLAINS IN TODAY'S HOLLYWOOD MINUTE. Return to index of stories...


HOLLYWOOD MINUTE-PKG


Listen to me carefully here. Your mother and I are going to be taken."

"Oh my god."

"People are going to come for you too."

"TAKEN 2" TAKES THE BOX OFFICE TOP SPOT. AGAIN!

THE LIAM NEESON THRILLER TOOK IN MORE THAN 22-MILLION DOLLARS IN TICKET SALES OVER THE WEEKEND.

BEN AFFLECK'S NEW FLICK "ARGO" CAME IN A CLOSE SECOND, BREAKING THE 20-MILLION DOLLAR MARK IN ITS DEBUT WEEKEND.

ANOTHER NEWCOMER, "SINISTER", THE HORROR FILM STARRING ETHAN HAWKE, ROUNDED OUT THE TOP THREE.

HOLLYWOOD IS MOURNING THE LOSS OF GARY COLLINS.

THE ACTOR AND EMMY AWARD WINNING T-V HOST PASSED AWAY OVER THE WEEKEND.

SOME OF HIS BEST KNOWN ROLES WERE IN THE SERIES "THE SIXTH SENSE" AND "BORN FREE."

COLLINS DIED OF NATURAL CAUSES.

HE WAS 74 YEARS OLD.

FOR HOLLYWOOD MINUTE, I'M ELIZABETH CORRIDAN Return to index of stories...


AMAZON SETTLEMENT-VO


OWNERS OF AMAZON'S KINDLE E-READER MAY BE GETTING SOME MONEY BACK.

IF A JUDGE APPROVES SETTLEMENTS WITH PUBLISHERS WHO ARE ACCUSED OF FIXING PRICES, OWNERS OF THE KINDLE WILL RECEIVE REFUNDS ON SOME PREVIOUS PURCHASES.

THEY WILL ALSO SEE PRICES GO DOWN FOR FUTURE E-BOOK PURCHASES.

CONSUMERS WHO BOUGHT CERTAIN KINDLE E-BOOKS BETWEEN APRIL 20-10 AND MAY 20-12 COULD GET A REFUND OF BETWEEN 30-CENTS AND ONE-DOLLAR-AND-32-CENTS.

THE PUBLISHERS HAVE DENIED THEY DID ANYTHING WRONG. Return to index of stories...


FACEBOOK TAGGING-ONCAM


FACEBOOK IS AGREEING TO DELETE ALL ITS FACIAL RECOGNITION DATA FROM EUROPEAN USERS -- BECAUSE OF PRIVACY CONCERNS.

FACEBOOK ALSO SAYS IT WILL TURN OFF THE AUTOMATIC TAGGING FEATURE TO EXISTING USERS IN EUROPE BY TODAY.

THE MOVE COMES AFTER A REVIEW OF THE FEATURE -- WHICH AUTOMATICALLY SUGGESTS THE NAMES OF PEOPLE FOR TAGGING UPLOADED PHOTOS.

A FACEBOOK OFFICIAL SAYS THE COMPANY PLANS TO BRING THE TAGGING FUNCTION BACK ONCE IT COMPLETELY COMPLIES WITH EUROPEAN UNION RULES. Return to index of stories...


NASA NASAL SPRAY-VO


THOSE WHO SUFFER FROM MOTION SICKNESS.NASA MAY HAVE A SOLUTION FOR YOU.

THE AGENCY SIGNED AN AGREEMENT WITH A CALIFORNIA-BASED STARTUP TO DEVELOP AND MARKET A NASAL SPRAY FOR MOTION SICKNESS.

ABOUT HALF THE ASTRONAUTS WHO FLY IN SPACE DEVELOP SPACE MOTION SICKNESS.

THE NEW DRUG ALSO CAN BE ADMINISTERED AS A TABLET, A PATCH OR INJECTED.

BUT NASA CLAIMS A NASAL SPRAY CAN WORK FASTER AND MORE RELIABLY. Return to index of stories...


MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER -CG


TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO SIGN UP FOR THE MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK THIS WEEKEND.

RUNNERS AND WALKERS ARE INVITED THIS SATURDAY TO HONOR SURVIVORS AND REMEBER THOSE WHO HAVE LOST THEIR FIGHT. THE COLLIER COUNTY EVENT IS AT CAMIBER PARK. THE LEE COUNTY EVENT IS AT TANGER OUTLETS. Krista FOGELSONG IS EMCEEING THE LEE COUNTY ONE AND STACEY DEFENBAUGH IS IN COLLIER.

CALL YOUR LOCAL AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY OFFICE FOR INFORMATION.

BOTH EVENTS WILL HAVE A BREAKFAST AND SPECIAL EVENTS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS.

ALL THE MONEY RAISED BENEFITS THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY. Return to index of stories...


TEASE FIVE-----


A WHOLE NEW MEANING TO MAN'S BEST FRIEND.

Jenna Brousseau my husband called 911 and the ambulance came here and it was

because of our Dukey dog who alerted us

NEW AT ELEVEN WHAT ONE DOG DID that's BEING CREDITED WITH SAVING A FAMILY INCLUDING AN INFANT FROM A DEVASTATING FIRE. Return to index of stories...


A) RESCUE DOG-2 SHOT SOT VO


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WH CRASHER ENGAGED-VO TOPS


FAITHFULLY.THE WOMAN WHO CRASHED THE WHITE HOUSE AND POSED FOR PHOTOS IS GETTING MARRIED TO ANOTHER MAN.

AT A JOURNEY CONCERT IN BALTIMORE, GUITARIST NEAL SCHON PULLED MICHELLE SALAHI UP ON STAGE AND PROPOSED TO HER.

THE RECENTLY TURNED 47-YEAR OLD FROM REAL HOUSEWIVES OF D-C SAID YES.

NO COMMENT FROM HER FORMER ESTRANGED HUSBAND TAREQ SALAHI WHO CRASHED A PARTY WITH HER. Return to index of stories...


RESCUE DOG-VO IN TRAFFIC


A DOG IS BEING CALLED A HERO.

DUKE WAS ADOPTED BY A CONNECTICUT FAMILY A FEW YEARS BACK -- AND NOW HE'S PAID THEM

BACK IN A BIG WAY -- BY SAVING THE LIFE OF THEIR NINE WEEK OLD BABY GIRL.

DAN HARRIS HAS THE STORY Return to index of stories...


RESCUE DOG-PKG


DUKE WAS ADOPTED FROM A SHELTER SIX YEARS AGO BY THE BROUSSEAU FAMILY OF

CONNECTICUT.

. A FAVOR HE HAS NOW REPAID IN SPADES.

IT HAPPENED LAST WEEK. WHEN DUKE JUMPED ON THE BROUSSEAU'S BED IN THE

MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT, SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY.

Jenna Brousseau He's insanely obedient so this was extremely bizarre.

THEY KNEW SOMETHING WASN'T RIGHT. SO THEY WENT TO CHECK ON THEIR NINE-

WEEK-OLD BABY GIRL, HARPER.

Jenna Brousseau If Duke hadn't been so scared.we would have just gone to

sleep.

WHEN THEY FOUND HARPER. SHE WASN'T BREATHING.

Jenna Brousseau my husband called 911 and the ambulance came here and it was

because of our Dukey dog who alerted us

DOCTORS AREN'T SURE WHAT CAUSED THE BABY TO STOP BREATHING BUT SAY IT COULD

POSSIBLY BE ACID REFLUX.

THIS ISN'T THE FIRST TIME DOGGIE INSTINCTS HAVE SAVED LIVES -

REMEMBER TEDDY - THE TOY POODLE WHO DIRECTED FIREFIGHTERS TO HIS 19 YEAR-OLD

OWNER WHO WAS TRAPPED IN HIS HOUSE ON FIRE

DON CHASE, FIREFIGHTER: he ran right over to the teenage male on the couch.

OR BUDDY - THE GERMAN SHEPHARD WHO ACTUALLY *WON AN AWARD* FOR SAVING HIS

OWNER *TWICE* -- ONCE FROM A FIRE, AND AGAIN FROM SOME HUNGRY BEARS.

SOT BEN HEINRICHS: he scared off some bears while I was fishing."

NOW JOINING THE LONG LINE OF CANINE HEROS. THE UNDERSTATED DUKE.

Jenna Brousseau He's the perfect dog. He was meant to be oursand meant to be

hers.

AN ADORABLE POSTER DOG FOR THE CAUSE OF PET ADOPTION.

SAVE THE LIFE OF AN ANIMAL IN NEED. AND HE OR SHE MAY SOMEDAY SAVE YOURS. Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO NOON TEASE-2-SHOT PLASMA


NBC 2 NEWS AT NOON IS NEXT!

STACEY DEFFENBAUGH IS HERE WITH A PREVIEW. Return to index of stories...


NEW AT NOON TEASE-ON CAM AT DESK


GUYS -- THANKS!

NEXT ON THE NEWS AT NOON.

ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES --

THE FLU SHOT IS IN --

WHAT HEALTH EXPERTS ARE SAYING YOU SHOULD DO TO WARD OFF THE BUG

AND HOW SUPPLIES OF ARE HOLDING UP SO FAR.

THOSE ANSWERS IN A FULL REPORT!

PLUS.

PUT THOSE BIBS ON!

STONE CRAB SEASON KICKS OFF WITH A BANG TODAY.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN A MOUTH-WATERING LIVE REPORT!

And sometimes you have to go up really high to understand how small you are.

FREE FALLING!!

THIS VIDEO STILL GETTING A LOT OF ATTENTION TODAY!

MEET THE MAN WHO DEFIED GRAVITY.THE SPEED OF SOUND.AND FEAR TO LAND HIMSELF IN THE RECORD BOOKS! Return to index of stories...


1) FLU SHOT-VO


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2) STONE CRABS-VO


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3) SKY JUMP-SOTVO


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CLOSE-2-SHOT PLASMA


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