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everyone please take your seats, otherwise, Clint Eastwood will yell at them."
happy to see the president's as if tuesday night never happened
RIGHT NOW ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY-- THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES WAKE UP THIS MORNING AFTER A FUN NIGHT ON THE CAMPAIGN TRIAL.
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AND GOING TO THE BEACH THIS WEEKEND?
WHERE YOU'LL WANT TO WATCH OUT FOR RED TIDE.
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GOOD MORNING!
THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH US HERE ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
IT'S FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19TH.
I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
AND I'M CLAY MILLER.
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BREAKING NEWS IN LEE COUNTY --
DEPUTIES MAKE AN ARREST IN A HOME INVASION IN BONITA SPRINGS.
IT HAPPENED WEDNESDAY MORNING ON LONDON LANE, WHICH IS EAST OF OLD 41 ROAD, NORTH OF EAST TERRY STREET.
THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TELLS US THEY ARRESTED ARMANO MOYA, JUNIOR LAST NIGHT AROUND 11 O'CLOCK.
DEPUTIES ARRESTED HIM AT HIS HOME -- WHICH IS ALSO JUST DOWN THE STREET FROM THE ACTUAL HOME INVASION ON LONDON LANE.
DEPUTIES TELL US THEY ARE LOOKING FOR A SECOND SUSPECT.
ONE VICTIM WAS SHOT AND THE OTHER HIT IN THE HEAD IN THIS HOME INVASION.
BUT BOTH ARE EXPECTED TO BE OKAY.
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IT'S DECISION 2012!
AND HERE'S A LOOK AT THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN!
18 DAYS AND COUNTING UNTIL THE NATION HEADS TO THE POLLS ON NOVEMBER SIXTH.
TODAY. BOTH PARTIES ARE TRYING TO DRUM UP SUPPORT HERE IN FLORIDA.
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ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL TODAY:
REPUBLICAN VICE PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE PAUL RYAN IS HEADED TO THE EAST COAST OF FLORIDA THIS MORNING,
AFTER MAKING A STOP RIGHT HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
MITT ROMNEY AND PAUL RYAN WILL HOLD A RALLY IN DAYTONA BEACH TODAY.
MEANTIME, PRESIDENT OBAMA IS ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL IN VIRGINIA TODAY.
HE'S HOLDING A RALLY AT GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY IN FAIRFAX.
VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN IS STUMPING FOR VOTES IN THE SUNSHINE STATE.
HE'S HOLDING RALLIES IN SUN CITY, NEAR TAMPA, AND IN FORT PIERCE.
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THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE HAS HIT THE FIERCE FINAL STRETCH.
BUT LAST NIGHT PRESIDENT OBAMA AND MITT ROMNEY TOOK TIME OUT FOR A FEW WELL-SCRIPTED LAUGHS
IN NEW YORK CITY.
TAHMAN BRADLEY HAS THE LATEST.
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PKG SCRIPT:
The presidential contenders took a break from campaigning for a night of
comedy.
Appearing together at the annual Al Smith dinner in New York, President
Obama and Mitt Romney competed for laughs.
SOT Obama
"THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IS AT ITS LOWEST LEVEL SINCE I TOOK OFFICE. I DON'T
HAVE A JOKE HERE. I JUST THOUGHT IT WOULD BE USEFUL TO REMIND EVERYBODY."
SOT Romney
"IT'S NICE TO RELAX AND FINALLY WEAR WHAT ANN AND I WEAR AROUND THE HOUSE."
The white tie and tails event is a Catholic fundraiser and a tradition on
the campaign trail for the past 67 years.
There's no partisan rhetoric allowed, just self-deprecating standup and
light jabs.
SOT Obama
"AS SOME OF YOU MAY HAVE NOTICED, I HAD A LOT MORE ENERGY IN OUR SECOND
DEBATE. I FELT REALLY RESTED AFTER THE NICE LONG NAP I HAD IN THE FIRST
DEBATE."
SOT Romney
"PRESIDENT OBAMA AND I ARE EACH VERY LUCKY TO HAVE ONE PERSON WHO IS ALWAYS
IN OUR CORNER, SOMEONE THAT WE CAN LEAN ON, / I HAVE MY BEAUTIFUL WIFE ANN
AND HE HAS BILL CLINTON."
Also while in New York, President Obama stopped by "The Daily Show with Jon
Stewart" where things took a serious turn discussing the terrorist attack on
the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya.
SOT Obama
"WE WEREN'T CONFUSED ABOUT THE FACT THAT FOUR AMERICANS HAD BEEN KILLED. I
WASN'T CONFUSED ABOUT THE FACT THAT WE NEEDED TO RAMP UP DIPLOMATIC SECURITY
AROUND THE WORLD RIGHT AFTER IT HAPPENED."
It's back to the business today for the candidates: President Obama heads to
Virginia, while Mitt Romney campaigns in Florida.
The latest Gallup poll -- capturing just one day of post-debate sentiment --
has Mitt Romney in the lead by seven points, 52- to 45-percent. But polls
show a much tighter race in the battleground states that will decide the
election.
Tahman Bradley, ABC News, Washington.
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Today's Weather Story
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA
A FEW SHOWERS FOR FRIDAY
Rise and shine Southwest Florida.
It looks like another glorious day is on tap, but don't leave home without the umbrella. You'll need it at times!
There's a cold front pushing into north Florida, and it's forcing a lot moisture into the state out ahead of it. You noticed it yesterday in the way of clouds, humidity, and the stray downpours.
Friday will be very similar. We'll have coastal showers passing through as you head out the door, and those will be progessing east of I-75 as we push into the lunch time hour.
Make sure the kids can find a way to stay dry as they head to school!
This afternoon - expect a few stray showers to be hanging around, too.
Tonight the cold front will be fading away, and that's good news for us!
Why?
Some dry nice air is coming in behind it. I mean. Really. Nice. Air. The humidity will be low, and we're going to see overnight temperatures drop to the lower 60s by Sunday!
With the drier air in place we'll see partly sunny skies for Saturday with a slight chance of a late day shower. Sunday, we really see the effects. The skies will be sunny, the humidity low, and not a drop of rain.
That will continue until midweek. Around the Wednesday to Thursday time frame we'll see our winds start coming from the east. That'll replace our dry air with the muggy uncomfortable air.
Highs will be in the mid 80s, and lows will tumble into the lower 60s after Saturday.
Tropical mischief? Nope, not a thing right now..
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NBC-2 HAS AN UPDATE TO TELL YOU ABOUT THIS MORNING ON ANOTHER HOME INVASION IN LEE COUNTY.
THIS ONE HAPPENED IN THE TICE AREA.
WE'VE LEARNED THE VICTIM IS *NOT PRESSING CHARGES.
SO THERE IS NO LONGER AN ACTIVE SEARCH FOR THE SUSPECTS.
THIS IS VIDEO FROM THE SCENE LAST NIGHT.
WE'RE TOLD IT HAPPENED AROUND NINE-40 LAST NIGHT ON THE 44-HUNDRED BLOCK OF RAILROAD AVENUE IN THE TICE AREA.
DEPUTIES TELL US TWO MEN BROKE INTO THE HOME AND SHOT SOMEONE INSIDE.
THEY GOT AWAY WITH CASH.
THE VICTIM IS RECOVERING FROM A NON-LIFE THREATENING GUNSHOT WOUND.
INVESTIGATORS TELL US THEY MAY BE DRIVING A SILVER CHRYSLER 300.
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THE FINAL JOBS REPORT BEFORE THE NOVEMBER SIXTH ELECTION WILL BE RELEASED TODAY.
FLORIDA IS AMONG THOSE STATES HOPING TO SEE IMPROVEMENT IN SEPTEMBER.
OUR STATE'S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE STOOD AT EIGHT-POINT-EIGHT PERCENT IN BOTH JULY AND AUGUST.
WE CAN EXPECT THOSE NUMBERS TO COME OUT AT TEN O'CLOCK.
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IF YOU HAVE TO FILL UP YOUR TANK BEFORE WORK OR SCHOOL TODAY,
YOU MAY NOTICE GAS PRICES ARE FINALLY ON THE WAY DOWN.
IT'S CALLED THE SEASONAL SLIDE!
ALREADY, THE NATIONAL AVERAGE HAS FALLEN FOR TEN STRAIGHT DAYS AND IS NOW THREE DOLLARS AND 74 CENTS A GALLON.
GAS PRICES TYPICALLY DROP IN THE FALL AS REFINERS SWITCH TO CHEAPER FUEL BLENDS AND DRIVERS TAKE A BREAK FROM ROAD TRIPS.
ANALYSTS ARE PREDICTING A FIVE CENT TO 15 CENT PER WEEK DROP FOR THE NEXT THREE WEEKS.
REMEMBER TO CHECK FOR THE CHEAPEST GAS IN YOUR AREA,
HEAD OVER TO NBC-DASH-TWO DOT COM AND CLICK ON PUMP PATROL.
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A DISTURBING UPDATE THIS MORNING OUT OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY:
A TEENAGER FACES TWO *NEW* MOLESTATION CHARGES THIS MORNING:
HE WAS ALREADY SUSPECTED OF MOLESTING A SIX YEAR OLD IN A CHURCH'S BATHROOM.
THIS IS 14 YEAR OLD NATHAN SUPPLEE.
OFFICIALS SAY 14-YEAR OLD NATHAN SUPPLEE IS ACCUSED OF MOLESTING A NINE-YEAR-OLD AND A FIVE-YEAR OLD.
THE NINE YEAR OLD BOY SAYS HE WAS VIOLATED DURING A SLEEPOVER AT SUPPLEE'S HOUSE.
DEPUTIES SAY THE FIVE YEAR OLD WAS MOLESTED MORE THAN FIVE TIMES IN A MONTH.
THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IS ALSO INVESTIGATING
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IF YOUR WEEKEND PLANS INCLUDE HEADING TO THE BEACH,
YOU MAY NOTICE RED TIDE HAS REACHED OUR SHORES.
RED TIDE IS WASHING THROUGH PARTS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND NOW MADE ITS WAY TO COLLIER COUNTY BEACHES.
WE SHOT THIS VIDEO ON BAREFOOT BEACH YESTERDAY.
YOU CAN SEE THE DEAD FISH WASHING UP.
COLLIER COUNTY OFFICIALS FOUND LEVELS OF THE TOXIC ALGAE BLOOM ALONG THE COUNTY'S BEACHES THIS WEEK.
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56:13 "I've got my two year old son out here and I'd like to know that we can feel safe out here."
LAURA/54:02 "Were here till Sunday so hopefully we get a couple of beach days in."
THE TOXIN CAN CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION BUT COUNTY OFFICIALS SAY THERE HAVE BEEN NO REPORTS SO FAR.
THEY ARE WARNING PEOPLE WITH ASTHMA-LIKE SYMPTOMS TO STAY CLEAR OF THE BEACH FOR NOW.
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A SHOCKING DRUG RAID AT A HOME IN PORT CHARLOTTE.
TWO FAMILIES, ACCUSED OF DRUG DEALING, ARE ARRESTED IN PORT CHARLOTTE.
DEPUTIES ARRESTED 16-YEAR-OLD ANTHONY WILLIS AFTER THEY SAY HE SOLD COCAINE TO UNDERCOVER AGENTS MULTIPLE TIMES.
DEPUTIES SAY HIS MOTHER WAS ALSO PARTICIPATING IN THE DEAL.
AUTHORITIES TRACKED THE PAIR TO A PORT CHARLOTTE HOME.
INSIDE, DETECTIVES SAY THEY FOUND MARIJUANA, COCAINE AND A STASH OF CASH.
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THE C-E-O OF LEE MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEMS IS NOW IN THE TOP 50-PERCENTILE OF HOSPITAL C-E-O SALARIES IN THE COUNTRY.
LAST NIGHT BOARD MEMBERS VOTED TO RAISE C-E-O JIM NATHAN'S SALARY BY EIGHT PERCENT.
THAT BRINGS HIS PAY UP TO 8 hundred 8-THOUSAND DOLLARS.
NBC-2 WAS THERE FOR THE CANDIDATE FORUM FOR DISTRICTS ONE, THREE AND FIVE.
ALL OF THOSE RUNNING AGREED THE 63 THOUSAND DOLLAR RAISE WAS WELL DESERVED.
SOME EVEN SAID HIS 8 hundred 8 THOUSAND DOLLAR SALARY ISN'T ENOUGH.
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43:36 when u look at the national salary scale and in florida he is just in the median and he hasnt accepted a pay raise:47
THE NON PROFIT'S BUDGET CURRENTLY EXCEEDS ONE-POINT-TWO BILLION DOLLARS.
BOARD MEMBERS TELL US THEY ENDED LAST YEAR WITH A 28 MILLION DOLLAR SURPLUS.IN PART BY FREEZING SALARIES OF OTHER EMPLOYEES.
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ANOTHER REASON TO DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE BUYING OR RENTING A HOME.
A CAPE CORAL COUPLE TELLS US THEY HAD NO IDEA ABOUT THEIR HOME'S BLOODY PAST.
TOM NAPOLITAN SAYS THREE DAYS AFTER HE MOVED INTO THE HOUSE ON SOUTHWEST 49TH LANE --
HE DISCOVERED A GRUESOME MURDER HAPPENED IN HIS BEDROOM BACK IN JULY.
CAPE CORAL POLICE OFFICERS CLAIM LEROY TAYLOR JUNIOR BRUTALLY KILLED HIS 91-YEAR OLD FATHER IN THE HOUSE BEFORE FLEEING TO NEW YORK.
NOW, THE COUPLE WANTS OUT.
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3333 "it would be like moving into a slaughterhouse, it's painted and fixed up now but the place was covered with blood."
UNDER FLORIDA LAW -- REALTORS DO *NOT HAVE TO TELL YOU ABOUT MURDERS, SUICIDES, OR DEATHS WHICH HAPPENED ON A PROSPECTIVE PROPERTY.
THEY SUGGEST CHECKING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT, SEARCHING THE WEB, OR ASKING NEIGHBORS.
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A LONG-AWAITED LEE COUNTY ROAD PROJECT IS SET TO OPEN THIS WEEKEND.
IF THE WEATHER COOPERATES, THE NEW METRO PARKWAY EXTENSION WILL OPEN SUNDAY AT FIVE.
THE SIX-LANE ROAD STRETCHES FROM SIX MILE CYPRESS TO U-S 41, JUST SOUTH OF ALICO ROAD.
DRIVERS SHOULD OBEY THE SPEED LIMIT - 45 MILES AN HOUR.
CREWS WILL BE OUT IN THE AREA OVER THE NEXT MONTH TO WRAP UP THE REMAINING WORK.
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DEPENDING ON WHOSE TEAM YOU ROOT FOR. YOU *MAY BE HAPPY WITH THE GAME LAST NIGHT.
THE DETROIT TIGERS BEAT THE YANKEES.
AND ARE HEADED BACK TO THE WORLD SERIES.
MIGUEL CABRERA AND JHONNY PERALTA HIT TWO-RUN HOMERS TO HELP DETROIT SWEEP THE YANKEES WITH AN 8-1 VICTORY IN THE AMERICAN LEAGUE.
IN THE NATIONAL LEAGUE, THE CARDINALS ARE ONE GAME AWAY FROM A CHANCE TO DEFEND THEIR CHAMPIONSHIP.
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IF YOU'RE ALREADY LOOKING AHEAD TO YOUR THANKSGIVING DINNER.
YOU MAY WANT TO SAVE UP!
COMING UP WE'LL TELL YOU JUST HOW MUCH MORE YOU'LL PAY FOR THAT HOLIDAY FEAST THIS YEAR.
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NOW WE WANT TO LEAVE YOU WITH SOME MORE OF THE FUNNIEST MOMENTS FROM LAST NIGHT'S ANNUAL AL SMITH DINNER IN NEW YORK.
WE'LL BE RIGHT BACK.
I was actually hoping the president would bring Joe Biden along this evening, because he will laugh at anything.
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Full Forecast
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
FEW SHOWERS FOR FRIDAY
Rise and shine Southwest Florida.
It looks like another glorious day is on tap, but don't leave home without the umbrella. You'll need it at times!
There's a cold front pushing into north Florida, and it's forcing a lot moisture into the state out ahead of it. You noticed it yesterday in the way of clouds, humidity, and the stray downpours.
Friday will be very similar. We'll have coastal showers passing through as you head out the door, and those will be progessing east of I-75 as we push into the lunch time hour.
Make sure the kids can find a way to stay dry as they head to school!
This afternoon - expect a few stray showers to be hanging around, too.
Tonight the cold front will be fading away, and that's good news for us!
Why?
Some dry nice air is coming in behind it. I mean. Really. Nice. Air. The humidity will be low, and we're going to see overnight temperatures drop to the lower 60s by Sunday!
With the drier air in place we'll see partly sunny skies for Saturday with a slight chance of a late day shower. Sunday, we really see the effects. The skies will be sunny, the humidity low, and not a drop of rain.
That will continue until midweek. Around the Wednesday to Thursday time frame we'll see our winds start coming from the east. That'll replace our dry air with the muggy uncomfortable air.
Highs will be in the mid 80s, and lows will tumble into the lower 60s after Saturday.
Tropical mischief? Nope, not a thing right now.
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THANKSGIVING ISN'T TOO FAR AWAY, AND IF YOU'RE THE ONE SERVING UP THE BIG MEAL THIS YEAR,
IT'S GOING TO COST YOU!
EXPERTS SAY THOSE ELABORATE HOLIDAY MEALS ARE GOING UP THIS SEASON.
TURKEY PRICES ARE UP 20-PERCENT THIS YEAR, WHILE
DAIRY PRODUCTS ARE UP 10-PERCENT AND
VEGETABLES ARE UP 2-PERCENT.
THE PRICE OF APPLES AND APPLE CIDERS INCREASED THE MOST, UP 30-PERCENT
THE BAD NEWS, AGRICULTURE ANALYST SAY THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING.
THEY SAY THE LARGEST PRICE HIKES AREN'T EXPECTED TO HIT STORES UNTIL FEBRUARY OF NEXT YEAR.
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IF CLOUDS DON'T GET IN THE WAY, YOU COULD WITNESS SOMETHING PRETTY COOL TONIGHT.
THE JAMES AND BARBARA MOORE OBSERVATORY ON EDISON STATE COLLEGE'S CHARLOTTE COUNTY CAMPUS WILL HOST A STAR GAZING EVENT.
IT STARTS AS SOON AS IT GETS DARK.
THE EVENT IS FREE FOR EVERYONE.
THE CAMPUS IS LOCATED ON AIRPORT ROAD IN PUNTA GORDA.
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A PITBULL PUPPY IS BACK HOME THIS MORNING, AFTER SOMEONE STOLE HER FROM A BOKEELIA HOME.
TAKE A LOOK.
A MAN SAYS A BURGLAR STOLE THIS EIGHT-WEEK OLD PUPPY, ALONG WITH THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF ELECTRONICS.
THE ACCUSED BURGLAR, BRENT NULL, WAS CAUGHT. AFTER DEPUTIES PULLED HIM OVER FOR THROWING A CIGARETTE BUTT OUT OF HIS CAR WINDOW.
THEY SAY IN NULL'S CAR,
THEY FOUND THE ELECTRONICS, AND THE PUPPY.
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16:41 "she was real quick to go to somebody before, but now she just wants to stay next to me."
DEPUTIES ARRESTED NULL ON FELONY CHARGES.
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GOOD NEWS FOR LEE COUNTY'S TOURISM INDUSTRY--
PRELIMINARY NUMBERS SHOW THE COUNTY PULLED IN MORE THAN A MILLION DOLLARS IN BED TAXES IN AUGUST.
THAT'S UP 30-PERCENT OVER ESTIMATES FOR AUGUST OF LAST YEAR.
MORE THAN 350-THOUSAND PEOPLE VISITED LEE COUNTY IN AUGUST--
UP MORE THAN 16-PERCENT FROM A YEAR AGO.
SO NOT JUST MORE VISITORS.BUT VISITORS SPENDING MORE MONEY.
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ON THE HEALTH FRONT THIS MORNING:
TRYING TO QUIT SMOKING?
RESEARCHERS SAY GRAB A FRIEND!
A NEW STUDY OUT OF KOREA FOUND A TEAM APPROACH WORKS WELL WHEN IT COMES TO MOTIVATING SMOKERS TO KICK THE HABIT.
THE STUDY TESTED A PROGRAM THAT OFFERED FINANCIAL INCENTIVES TO A TEAM OF CO-WORKERS IF THEY QUIT SMOKING. AND STAYED SMOKE-FREE.
THE TEAM GOT MONEY FOR EACH SUCCESSFUL PARTICIPANT AT THE END OF THE WEEK, AND LARGER BONUSES AT THREE AND SIX MONTHS.
RESEARCHERS SAY EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND PEER PRESSURE FROM OTHER TEAM MEMBERS IMPROVED THE SMOKERS' MOTIVATION.
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NEW CONCERNS OVER RED MEAT THIS MORNING.
A STUDY FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOOKS AT HOW RED MEAT MAY HEIGHTEN THE RISK FOR BLADDER CANCER.
RESEARCHERS SAY DIETARY PROTEIN AND DIETARY IRON IN BEEF AND PROCESSED RED MEAT MAY COMBINE TO FORM CARCINOGENS.
IF BLADDER CANCER RUNS IN THE FAMILY, PATIENTS MAY BE AT HIGHER RISK.
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THIS IS VIDEO YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS MORNING.
SOME CHIMPANZEES AT A SAINT LOUIS ZOO DID NOT FEEL LIKE SHARING THEIR SPACE WITH A RACCOON.
nats chimps and raccoon screaming
THE LITTLE ANIMAL WANDERED INTO A CHIMP ENCLOSURE AT THE SAINT LOUIS ZOO LAST WEEK.
BUT THE CHIMPS DIDN'T ALLOW IT.
THEY GRABBED THE RACCOON, AND TOSSED IT AROUND.
EVEN WHEN THE LITTLE GUY TRIED TO ESCAPE THROUGH A HOLE IN THE WALL,
THEY WOULDN'T LET IT GET OUT!
FORTUNATELY, THE RACCOON DID SURVIVE THE TORMENTING ENCOUNTER WITH THE CHIMPS,
AND EVENTUALLY GOT AWAY.
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TODAY'S YOUR CHANCE TO GET A CLOSER LOOK AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
THE WHITE HOUSE IS OPENING ITS GARDENS TO VISITORS TODAY.
BUT, FOR THOSE OF US HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, YOU DON'T HAVE TO PHYSICALLY BE IN WASHINGTON D-C TO CHECK IT OUT. THERE ARE ALSO VIRTUAL TOURS.
PEOPLE WHO FOLLOW THE WHITE HOUSE ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER AND GOOGLE PLUS CAN TAKE A TOUR OF THE ROSE GARDEN, THE JACQUELINE KENNEDY GARDEN AND THE SOUTH LAWN.
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YOU MAY SEE A LOT OF PINK THIS WEEKEND IN NAPLES AND FORT MYERS.
THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY IS HOSTING MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALKS ON SATURDAY.
THE COLLIER COUNTY EVENT IS AT CAMBIER PARK.
LEE COUNTY WALKERS AND RUNNERS ARE MEETING AT TANGER OUTLETS.
YOU CAN STILL SIGN UP TO WALK.
ALL THE MONEY IS RAISED WILL STAY HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
AND IF YOU ARE A CANCER SURVIVOR, SPECIAL EVENTS ARE PLANNED AT BOTH EVENTS TO HONOR YOU.
CALL YOUR LOCAL CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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IN ADDITION TO PINK -- YOU MAY SEE A LOT OF ORANGE AS WELL THIS WEEKEND -- IN THE FORM OF PUMPKINS.
THAT'S RIGHT, HALLOWEEN IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER.
AND STARTING TODAY LAKES REGIONAL PARK IN LEE COUNTY IS ONE OF THE MANY PLACES YOU CAN PICK OUT THAT SPECIAL PUMPKIN.
AND THAT'S NOT ALL -- THERE ARE HAY RIDES, BOUNCE HOUSES -- AND YOU CAN CHECK US OUT IN THE FORM OF SCARECROWS!
TAKE A LOOK.
THIS IS FOR THE "SCARECROWS IN THE PARK" CONTEST -- WHERE LOCAL BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS PUT UP SOME CREATIVE SCARECROW DISPLAYS.
YOU CAN CHECK THAT OUT FOR FREE STARTING TODAY.
WE WILL ALSO TAKE YOU LIVE TO THE PUMPKIN PATCH AT 6 A-M ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY.
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THIS NEEDS TO BE PLANNED OUT -- A MOMENT FOR THE 4 ANCHORS
YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW--
YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE 2'S IS COMING UP NEXT AT 5:22.
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AMAZING VIDEO TO SHOW YOU THIS MORNING.
THE LAVA INSIDE HAWAII'S MOUNT KILAUEA IS REACHING A RECORD HEIGHT.
LAVA ROSE TO AT LEAST 150 FEET OF THE VOLCANO'S VENT.
KILAUEA IS ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST ACTIVE VOLCANOES.
THE LAVA RISES AND FALLS AS MAGMA LEVELS CHANGE WITHIN THE VOLCANO. IT'S BEEN CLIMBING HIGHER AND HIGHER FOR THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS.
A SCIENTIST WITH THE U-S GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY SAYS IF THE TREND CONTINUES, THE LAVA WILL EVENTUALLY SPILL OUT OF THE VOLCANO.
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Day Planner
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
FEW SHOWERS FOR FRIDAY
Rise and shine Southwest Florida.
It looks like another glorious day is on tap, but don't leave home without the umbrella. You'll need it at times!
There's a cold front pushing into north Florida, and it's forcing a lot moisture into the state out ahead of it. You noticed it yesterday in the way of clouds, humidity, and the stray downpours.
Friday will be very similar. We'll have coastal showers passing through as you head out the door, and those will be progessing east of I-75 as we push into the lunch time hour.
Make sure the kids can find a way to stay dry as they head to school!
This afternoon - expect a few stray showers to be hanging around, too.
Tonight the cold front will be fading away, and that's good news for us!
Why?
Some dry nice air is coming in behind it. I mean. Really. Nice. Air. The humidity will be low, and we're going to see overnight temperatures drop to the lower 60s by Sunday!
With the drier air in place we'll see partly sunny skies for Saturday with a slight chance of a late day shower. Sunday, we really see the effects. The skies will be sunny, the humidity low, and not a drop of rain.
That will continue until midweek. Around the Wednesday to Thursday time frame we'll see our winds start coming from the east. That'll replace our dry air with the muggy uncomfortable air.
Highs will be in the mid 80s, and lows will tumble into the lower 60s after Saturday.
Tropical mischief? Nope, not a thing right now.
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ALL CLEAR, CHAR CO ENFORCEMENT
CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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TODAY -- IS THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIGGEST ONE-DAY CRASH IN WALL STREET HISTORY!
BLOOMBERG'S JANE KING, AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE WITH THAT AND SOME GOOD NEWS IF YOU'RE TIRED OF ALL THOSE AUTOMATED TELEPHONE SALES CALLS,
IN THIS MORNING'S BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
GOOD MORNING JANE.
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THIS IS NOT THE VERBATIM OF WHAT THE REPORTER IS SAYING.
INSTEAD IT'S THE LATEST BUSINESS NEWS FROM NBC-2.
BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT: OCTOBER 19, 2012
*****
GOOD MORNING,
YOU KNOW THOSE ANNOYING PRE-RECORDED PHONE CALLS?
THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION --
OFFERING A 50-THOUSAND DOLLAR CASH REWARD TO THE PERSON WHO COMES UP WITH THE BEST TECHNICAL SOLUTION PUTTING A STOP TO ROBOCALLS.
THE CONTEST OPENS OCTOBER 25TH ON "CHALLENGE-DOT-GOV."
*****
MEANTIME -- COULD BE A GOOD TIME TO BUY A LUXURY VEHICLE!
A FORD MOTOR EXEC SAYS THE LUXURY CAR MAKERS ARE OFFERING YEAR-END DISCOUNTS *EARLY* THIS YEAR, INSTEAD OF WAITING UNTIL DECEMBER.
*****
AND -- GAS PRICES, FINALLY COMING DOWN FROM THOSE SUMMER HIGHS.
A GALLON OF REGULAR, NOW UNDER 3-DOLLARS 74 CENTS A GALLON ON AVERAGE NATIONWIDE.
THE CHEAPEST SINCE AUGUST 23RD.
*****
AND --
POLITICS MAY RUFFLE YOUR FEATHERS IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A BIG BIRD COSTUME FOR HALLOWEEN.
I'LL TELL YOU WHY, COMING UP, AFTER THIS:
TODAY IS THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY -- OF BLACK MONDAY!
THE WORST ONE-DAY STOCK CRASH IN HISTORY -- WITH THE DOW PLUNGING 23-PERCENT, ON OCTOBER 19, 1987.
OF COURSE -- THAT TURNED OUT TO BE A HUGE BUYING OPPORTUNITY.
WITHIN 10 YEARS OF BLACK MONDAY -- THE DOW *QUADRUPLED* IN THE BIGGEST BULL MARKET *EVER.*
WE DID HAVE SOME PANIC ON WALL STREET YESTERDAY -- SHARES OF GOOGLE PLUNGING, AND TAKING STOCKS LOWER -- AFTER IT ACCIDENTALLY, PREMATURELY -- REPORTED WEAKER-THAN-EXPECTED QUARTERLY RESULTS.
*****
AND -- IF YOU WANT TO BE BIG BIRD FOR HALLOWEEN -- YOU MAY HAVE TO MAKE YOUR OWN COSTUME!
U-S-A TODAY SAYS THANKS TO MITT ROMNEY --
BIG BIRD COSTUMES FOR ADULTS HAVE BEEN *FLYING* OFF STORE SHELVES AND SOME ARE SOLD OUT.
AFTER REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE MITT ROMNEY THREATENED TO CUT GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR P-B-S.
BUT THEN TWEETED THAT HE LIKES P-B-S AND LOVES BIG BIRD.
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AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, I'M JANE KING WITH THE BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
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THE GOVERNMENT OFFERING A REWARD TO THE PERSON WHO COMES UP WITH THE BEST WAY TO GET RID OF THOSE ANNOYING ROBOCALLS.
AND -- BIG BIRD'S A BIG HIT THIS YEAR IN THE HALLOWEEN COSTUME BUSINESS.
IT'S ALL COMING UP, IN THE BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT
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TODAY -- IS THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIGGEST ONE-DAY CRASH IN WALL STREET HISTORY!
BLOOMBERG'S JANE KING, AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE WITH THAT AND SOME GOOD NEWS IF YOU'RE TIRED OF ALL THOSE AUTOMATED TELEPHONE SALES CALLS, IN THIS MORNING'S BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
GOOD MORNING JANE.
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WE'RE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS THIS MORNING:
ONE MAN IS IN JAIL AFTER A HOME INVASION IN BONITA SPRINGS.
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FOCUS ON FLORIDA.
BOTH PARITES CAMPAIGNING IN THE SUNSHINE STATE TODAY.
WE'LL SHOW YOU WHERE THEY'RE STUMPING FOR VOTES.
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GOOD MORNING.
WELCOME TO NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
IT'S FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19TH.
I'M CLAY MILLER.
AND I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
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WE'RE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS IN LEE COUNTY --
DEPUTIES MAKE AN ARREST IN A HOME INVASION IN BONITA SPRINGS.
IT HAPPENED WEDNESDAY MORNING ON LONDON LANE, WHICH IS EAST OF OLD 41 ROAD, NORTH OF EAST TERRY STREET.
THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TELLS US THEY ARRESTED ARMANDO MOYA, JUNIOR LAST NIGHT AROUND 11 O'CLOCK.
DEPUTIES ARRESTED HIM AT HIS HOME -- WHICH IS ALSO JUST DOWN THE STREET FROM THE ACTUAL HOME INVASION ON LONDON LANE.
DEPUTIES TELL US THEY ARE LOOKING FOR A SECOND SUSPECT - BUT HIS IDENTITY IS UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.
ONE VICTIM WAS SHOT AND THE OTHER HIT IN THE HEAD IN THIS HOME INVASION.
BUT BOTH ARE EXPECTED TO BE OKAY.
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NBC-2 HAS NEW DETAILS ON A HOME INVASION IN LEE COUNTY WE FIRST BROKE LAST NIGHT AT 11.
IT HAPPENED AT NINE-40 LAST NIGHT AT A HOME ON THE 44-HUNDRED BLOCK OF RAILROAD AVENUE IN THE TICE AREA.
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THIS MORNING, WE'VE LEARNED THE VICTIM IS *NOT PRESSING CHARGES.
SO THERE IS NO LONGER AN ACTIVE SEARCH FOR THE SUSPECTS.
THIS IS VIDEO FROM THE SCENE LAST NIGHT.
WE'RE TOLD IT HAPPENED AROUND NINE-40 LAST NIGHT ON THE 44-HUNDRED BLOCK OF RAILROAD AVENUE IN THE TICE AREA.
DEPUTIES TELL US TWO MEN BROKE INTO THE HOME AND SHOT SOMEONE INSIDE.
THEY GOT AWAY WITH CASH.
THE VICTIM IS RECOVERING FROM A NON-LIFE THREATENING GUNSHOT WOUND.
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Today's Weather Story
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
FEW SHOWERS FOR FRIDAY
Rise and shine Southwest Florida.
It looks like another glorious day is on tap, but don't leave home without the umbrella. You'll need it at times!
There's a cold front pushing into north Florida, and it's forcing a lot moisture into the state out ahead of it. You noticed it yesterday in the way of clouds, humidity, and the stray downpours.
Friday will be very similar. We'll have coastal showers passing through as you head out the door, and those will be progessing east of I-75 as we push into the lunch time hour.
Make sure the kids can find a way to stay dry as they head to school!
This afternoon - expect a few stray showers to be hanging around, too.
Tonight the cold front will be fading away, and that's good news for us!
Why?
Some dry nice air is coming in behind it. I mean. Really. Nice. Air. The humidity will be low, and we're going to see overnight temperatures drop to the lower 60s by Sunday!
With the drier air in place we'll see partly sunny skies for Saturday with a slight chance of a late day shower. Sunday, we really see the effects. The skies will be sunny, the humidity low, and not a drop of rain.
That will continue until midweek. Around the Wednesday to Thursday time frame we'll see our winds start coming from the east. That'll replace our dry air with the muggy uncomfortable air.
Highs will be in the mid 80s, and lows will tumble into the lower 60s after Saturday.
Tropical mischief? Nope, not a thing right now.
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ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT
CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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IT'S DECISION 2012!
AND HERE'S A LOOK AT THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN!
18 DAYS AND COUNTING UNTIL THE NATION HEADS TO THE POLLS ON NOVEMBER SIXTH.
TODAY. BOTH PARTIES ARE TRYING TO DRUM UP SUPPORT HERE IN FLORIDA.
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ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL TODAY:
REPUBLICAN VICE PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE PAUL RYAN IS HEADED TO THE EAST COAST OF FLORIDA THIS MORNING,
AFTER MAKING A STOP RIGHT HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
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MEANTIME, PRESIDENT OBAMA IS ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL IN VIRGINIA TODAY.
HE'S HOLDING A RALLY AT GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY IN FAIRFAX.
LATER TODAY, HE'LL GO TO CAMP DAVID TO SPEND THE WEEKEND GETTING READY FOR THE THIRD AND FINAL PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE ON MONDAY.
VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN IS ALSO STUMPING FOR VOTES.
HE'S HOLDING RALLIES IN SUN CITY, NEAR TAMPA, AND IN FORT PIERCE.
THAT'S ON THE EAST COAST.
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REMEMBER YOU CAN WATCH THE FINAL PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE ON MONDAY.
THE PRESIDENT AND HIS REPUBLICAN CHALLENGER WILL GO HEAD TO HEAD LIVE FROM LYNN UNIVERSITY IN BOCA RATON.
YOU CAN WATCH IT ALL LIVE, RIGHT HERE ON NBC-2.
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A CHARLOTTE COUNTY TEENAGER FACES TWO *NEW* MOLESTATION CHARGES THIS MORNING:
HE WAS ALREADY SUSPECTED OF MOLESTING A SIX YEAR OLD IN A CHURCH'S BATHROOM.
THIS IS 14 YEAR OLD NATHAN SUPPLEE.
OFFICIALS SAY THE 14-YEAR OLD IS ACCUSED OF MOLESTING A NINE-YEAR-OLD AND A FIVE-YEAR OLD.
THE NINE YEAR OLD BOY SAYS HE WAS VIOLATED DURING A SLEEPOVER AT SUPPLEE'S HOUSE.
DEPUTIES SAY THE FIVE YEAR OLD WAS MOLESTED MORE THAN FIVE TIMES IN A MONTH.
THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IS ALSO INVESTIGATING
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NBC-2 WILL BE BACK IN COURT TODAY -- AS A JUDGE HEARS THE FINAL ARGUMENTS IN THE CASE OF A COLLIER COUNTY DOCTOR WHOSE LICENSE WAS REVOKED AFTER TWO PATIENTS DIED IN HIS CARE.
THE HEARING FOCUSES ON WHAT ROLE A CONTROVERSIAL STEM CELL TREATMENT PLAYED IN THE DEATH OF DOCTOR ZANNOS GREKOS' PATIENTS.
THIS IS ONLY FOR THE FIRST PATIENT -- EVEN IF GREKOS WINS THIS CASE - THERE WILL STILL BE *ANOTHER HEARING FOR A SECOND PATIENT.
WHILE THE HEARING IS EXPECTED TO WRAP UP TODAY,
WE'RE TOLD THE JUDGE WON'T COME TO A DECISION FOR ANOTHER 30 DAYS.
COUNT ON NBC-2 TO LET YOU KNOW WHEN THERE IS A VERDICT.
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WE'RE LEARNING MORE THIS MORNING ABOUT THE BANGLADESHI MAN ARRESTED AFTER TRYING TO BLOW UP THE FEDERAL RESERVE BUILDING IN NEW YORK CITY.
WE'RE TOLD 21-YEAR-OLD QUAZI NAFIS ATTENDED SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY.
HE'S THE MAN WHO F-B-I AGENTS SAY PLOTTED AN ATTACK IN LOWER MANHATTAN,
BUT THAT PLAN WAS FOILED, AFTER F-B-I AGENTS SAY WHAT HE *THOUGHT WAS A BOMB,
WAS A FAKE. GIVEN TO HIM BY UNDER COVER AGENTS.
THIS MORNING WE'RE LEARNING NAFIS HE LEFT THE UNIVERSITY AFTER SPRING OF 2012,
AND REQUESTED HIS RECORDS BE TRANSFERRED TO A SCHOOL OUT OF STATE.
SCHOOL OFFICIALS SAY HE NEVER INDICATED WHICH SCHOOL AND THEY REPORTED THE REQUEST TO A DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY.
ACCORDING TO SCHOOL OFFICIALS HE WAS STUDYING COMPUTER AND CYBER SECURITY..
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WE'RE GETTING AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE DARK SIDE OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA.
THOUSANDS OF SO-CALLED "PERVERSION FILES" SHOW SCOUT LEADERS, POLICE CHIEFS, PROSECUTORS AND EVEN PASTORS SHIELDED SCOUTMASTERS ACCUSED OF MOLESTING CHILDREN.
INVESTIGATORS THINK THE OFFICIALS WERE MORE CONCERNED ABOUT THE IMAGE OF THE ORGANIZATION THAN VICTIMS.
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THE CASES STRETCH FROM COAST TO COAST, INCLUDING HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
WE FOUND A 19-78 CASE IN FORT MYERS.
SCOUT LEADER WILLIAM CURLS WAS *CONVICTED OF LEWD ACTS INVOLVING HIS NEIGHBOR'S DAUGHTER.
HIS CASE PLACED IN THE CONFIDENTIAL FILES.
HE REMAINS LISTED AS A SEXUAL OFFENDER NOW.SOME 34 YEARS LATER.
AND IN 1986 THEN CAPE CORAL RESIDENT ALAN RICHARD MORRIS WAS ACCUSED OF LEWD ACTS ON FOUR BOYSCOUTS.
HE WAS SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS PROBATION AND SEVEN YEARS IN PRISON.
HIS SECRET FILE SHOWS SCOUT MASTERS KEPT NEWS PAPER CLIPPINGS OF HIS CASE, BANNING HIM FOR LIFE.
THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA HOPES THIS IS ALL IN THE PAST.
IT SAYS IT HAS ENHANCED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES INCLUDE BACKGROUND CHECKS, TRAINING PROGRAMS, AND MANDATES THE REPORTING OF *SUSPECTED* ABUSE.
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NEW DETAILS IN THAT SECRET SERVICE SEX SCANDAL INVOLVING PROSTITUTES IN CARTAGENA, COLUMBIA.
YOU MAY REMEMBER, IT HAPPENED IN APRIL, BEFORE PRESIDENT OBAMA'S VISIT.
NBC NEWS HAS CONFIRMED ONE OF THE AGENTS WHO WAS IN CARTAGENA DURING THE SCANDAL ADMITTED SOLICITING A PROSTITUTE ON TWO EARLIER OCCASIONS -- IN EL SALVADOR AND PANAMA.
THE SECRET SERVICE SAYS THAT AGENT FIRST DENIED ANY PRIOR MISCONDUCT WITH PROSTITUTES,
BUT LATER ADMITTED TO IT.
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JERRY SANDUSKY WANTS A JUDGE TO OVERTURN HIS CHILD SEX ABUSE CONVICTION AND GIVE HIM A NEW TRIAL.
THE FORMER PENN STATE ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH CLAIMS HIS LAWYERS DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO PREPARE.
SANDUSKY WAS SENTENCED TO 30 TO 60 YEARS IN PRISON FOR ABUSING 10 BOYS.
EIGHT YOUNG MEN TESTIFIED AGAINST HIM, DESCRIBING A RANGE OF ABUSE THEY SAID HAPPENED WHEN THEY WERE BOYS.
SANDUSKY IS STILL WAITING TO BE TRANSFERRED TO STATE PRISON.
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A FEDERAL APPEALS COURT IN NEW YORK IS THE SECOND IN THE COUNTRY TO SAY THE DEFENSE OF MARRIAGE ACT IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
'DOMA' WAS PASSED IN 1996 AND DOESN'T ALLOW SAME-SEX MARRIAGES TO BE FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED.
IT ALSO SAYS STATES CAN'T BE FORCED TO ACCEPT THOSE MARRIAGES FROM OTHER STATES.
RIGHT NOW, SIX STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ALLOW SAME-SEX COUPLES TO MARRY.
FIVE STATES ALLOW CIVIL UNIONS WITH RIGHTS THAT ARE SIMILAR TO MARRIAGE.
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IT'S A SIGN OF THE SEASON: OKTOBERFEST IN CAPE CORAL KICKS OFF TODAY!
YOU CAN ENJOY BEER, BRATS AND MUSIC, STARTING AT FOUR P-M.
IT RUNS ALL THIS WEEKEND, AND NEXT, AT THE GERMAN-AMERICAN SOCIAL CLUB ON PINE ISLAND ROAD.
TICKETS ARE SIX DOLLARS AT THE GATE.
CHILDREN YOUNGER THAN 12 GET IN FREE.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
NEXT ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY --
COMING UP AFTER THE BREAK AN NBC-2 CONSUMER ALERT.
WHERE YOU LIVE. AND WHETHER YOU'RE MARRIED ARE JUST *TWO FACTORS INSURANCE COMPANIES WILL USE TO BUMP UP YOUR RATES!
NOW OFFICIALS ARE STEPPING INTO TO INVESTIGATE.
WE BREAK DOWN WHY YOU COULD BE PAYING *MORE THAN YOU SHOULD.
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NOW WE WANT TO LEAVE YOU WITH SOME MORE OF THE FUNNIEST MOMENTS FROM LAST NIGHT'S ANNUAL AL SMITH DINNER IN NEW YORK.
Used to love walking through Central Park. Loved to go to old Yankees Stadium. The house that Ruth built. Also, he really did not build that. Hope everybody's aware of that.
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Weather Trends
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
FEW SHOWERS FOR FRIDAY
Rise and shine Southwest Florida.
It looks like another glorious day is on tap, but don't leave home without the umbrella. You'll need it at times!
There's a cold front pushing into north Florida, and it's forcing a lot moisture into the state out ahead of it. You noticed it yesterday in the way of clouds, humidity, and the stray downpours.
Friday will be very similar. We'll have coastal showers passing through as you head out the door, and those will be progessing east of I-75 as we push into the lunch time hour.
Make sure the kids can find a way to stay dry as they head to school!
This afternoon - expect a few stray showers to be hanging around, too.
Tonight the cold front will be fading away, and that's good news for us!
Why?
Some dry nice air is coming in behind it. I mean. Really. Nice. Air. The humidity will be low, and we're going to see overnight temperatures drop to the lower 60s by Sunday!
With the drier air in place we'll see partly sunny skies for Saturday with a slight chance of a late day shower. Sunday, we really see the effects. The skies will be sunny, the humidity low, and not a drop of rain.
That will continue until midweek. Around the Wednesday to Thursday time frame we'll see our winds start coming from the east. That'll replace our dry air with the muggy uncomfortable air.
Highs will be in the mid 80s, and lows will tumble into the lower 60s after Saturday.
Tropical mischief? Nope, not a thing right now.
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION PROJECT?
CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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RED TIDE CONTINUES TO SPREAD ACROSS BEACHES IN THE AREA
THE LATEST BEACH TO BE AFFECTED, BAREFOOT BEACH IN COLLIER COUNTY.
THAT'S WHERE NBC-2'S CLIFTON FRENCH JOINS US FROM.
CLIFTON, WHAT KIND OF AN EFFECT IS THIS HAVING?
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LIVE:
RED TIDE IS TOXIC FOR THE FISH IN THESE WATERS, SO DEAD FISH ARE WASHING ASHORE. MAINLY CAUSING A PRETTY BAD STENCH.
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VO:
ALONG WITH THOSE DEAD FISH, RED TIDE CAN CAUSE RESPIRATORY ISSUES, SO PEOPLE WHO SUFFER FROM ASTHMA AND OTHER BREATHING PROBLEMS ARE BEING ASKED TO STAY AWAY FROM THE BEACH.
THIS RED TIDE BLOOM EXTENDS FROM PINELLAS COUNTY TO NORTHERN COLLIER.
THE BEACH WITH THE MOST RED TIDE IS BLIND PASS BEACH ALONG SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA.
PINE ISLAND SOUND CONTINUES TO HAVE RED TIDE. AS WELL AS BAREFOOT BEACH.
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TAG:
MORE TESTING HAS BEEN DONE THROUGHOUT THE WEEK, THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE WILL HAVE AN UPDATE ON THE RED TIDE CONDITIONS LATER TODAY.
LIVE IN COLLIER COUNTY, CLIFTON FRENCH, NBC2.
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NOW TO AN NBC-2 CONSUMER ALERT.
THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY IS OFTEN CRITICIZED FOR THE RATES CHARGED TO INSURE PEOPLE AND THINGS.
BUT THIS MORNING IT'S REALLY UNDER FIRE FOR THE WAY IT DETERMINES THE PRICE OF CAR INSURANCE.
DETAILS FROM NBC'S CHRIS CLACKUM.
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MOST OF US UNDERSTAND. THE MORE WE DRIVE. OR THE MORE TICKETS AND ACCIDENTS WE HAVE. THEN THE MORE WE'LL PAY FOR CAR INSURANCE.
BUT ARE INSURANCE COMPANIES GOING TOO FAR. IN CONSIDERING OTHER FACTORS ?
"like how much education you have, what kinda job you have, how much you make"
BOB HUNTER AT THE CONSUMER FEDERATION OF AMERICA, THINKS SO.
HE AND THE FEDERATION SET OUT RECENTLY TO FIND OUT WHY SO MANY DRIVERS ARE UNINSURED. EVEN THOUGH MOST STATES REQUIRE IT.
WHAT THEY FOUND IS LIKE THE WOMAN IN MIAMI. WHO'S SINGLE.WITH A FLAWLESS DRIVING RECORD.BUT ONLY A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA. IN A LOW-PAYING JOB.
"They'll charge her for basic coverage, required by the state, $4024 dollars in Miami"
BUT IF SHE GETS MARRIED, A COLLEGE DEGREE AND A HIGHER PAYING JOB. THE PREMIUM DROPS TO ABOUT $600 A YEAR.
HUNTER, WHO USED TO BE THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER IN TEXAS. ACCUSES SOME INSURANCE COMPANIES OF USING INCOME AS WAY TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST THE POOR.
"They're trying to avoid the poor, and they know that if they just don't write them, they'll be accused of red lining. I think they're just trying to price them out of the market"
THE INDUSTRY FLATLY DENIES THAT. AND ON THE INSURANCE INFORMATION INSTITUTE'S WEBSITE.
.SAYS FACTORS LIKE PLACE OF RESIDENCE ARE FAIR GAME IN DETERMINING RATES.
SO, THE CONSUMER FEDERATION WANTS THE STATES TO STEP IN.
"They have to say look, we're requiring this insurance, we should do something to make sure people can afford it, who are good drivers.
IN THE MEANTIME, THE ADVICE IS THE STANDARD. SHOP.AND COMPARE.
CHRIS CLACKUM, NBC NEWS.
.IF WE DRIVE FARTHER
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these days pretty much everyone uses a cell phone. And now-- ALL THIS NEW TECHNOLOGY. TALKING AND TEXTING. IS LEADING TO NEW INJURIES.
EVER HEARD OF "TEXTING THUMB"?
IF YOU'RE TEXTING MORE THAN TALKING--YOU COULD GET A CONDITION KNOWN AS TEXTING THUMB.
THAT'S A FORM OF TENDONITIS IN THE THUMBS.
DOCTORS SAY MORE PEOPLE ARE COMING DOWN WITH THAT AND OTHER SERIOUS PROBLEMS, ALL FROM USING THEIR CELL PHONES.
EXPERTS SAY AMERICANS SPEND ABOUT TWO-POINT-SEVEN HOURS A DAY ON OUR PHONES.
AND ALL THAT TALK TIME IS CAUSING A PAIN--IN THE NECK!
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"When we're texting we're keeping our neck in a forward flexed position for prolonged periods of time. And that ends up creating a loss of the normal cervical curve."
CHIROPRACTORS SAY THAT POSITION CAN CAUSE TREMENDOUS AMOUNTS OF STRESS AND PRESSURE IN THE NECK AND CREATE HEADACHES, BURNING SENSATIONS, OR NUMBNESS IN THE ARMS AND HANDS.
SO HOW DO YOU PREVENT GETTING HURT?
EXPERTS SAY AFTER 10 MINUTES OF TEXTING - TAKE A 15 MINUTE BREAK AND STRETCH YOUR NECK.
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BEEPING NATS
IF YOU HEAR THAT SOUND, IT MAY MEAN YOUR OVERDUE ON YOUR CAR PAYMENT!
A COLORADO COMPANY HAS COME UP WITH A WAY TO REMIND DRIVERS THEY NEED TO PAY UP.
THE DEVICE IS INSTALLED LIKE A CAR ALARM.
THE ALARMS GOES OFF WHEN YOUR BILL IS DUE SOON. IT'LL SOUND FOR 20 SECONDS WHEN YOU TURN YOUR CAR ON AND OFF.
BUT IF YOUR PAYMENT IS LATE, YOUR CAR CAN EVEN BE SHUT DOWN REMOTELY AND A G-P-S SYSTEM CAN TRACK YOUR CAR FOR REPOSSESSION.
THE COMPANY SAYS THE ALARM ALLOWS DEALERSHIPS TO TAKE MORE OF A RISK ON PEOPLE WHO MAY NOT HAVE THE BEST CREDIT.
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AN ALABAMA CHILD AND HIS FAMILY ARE THANKING HIS PUPPIES THIS MORNING,
AFTER HELPING HIM SURVIVE A NIGHT IN THE WOODS ALONE.
THIS IS AN AMAZING RESCUE STORY.
THE TEN YEAR OLD BOY WAS MISSING FOR 18 HOURS.
IT HAPPENED IN HACKLEBERG, ALABAMA WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
RESCUE CREWS SAY THEY FOUND KYLE CAMP DEEP IN THE WOODS.
AND WHAT KEPT HIM WARM?
HIS PUPPIES CUDDLING WITH HIM.
GET THIS. OFFICIALS SAY THE FAMILY'S DOG WHO WAS SEARCHING FOR HER OWN LOST PUPPIES,
LED THE VOLUNTEERS STRAIGHT TO HIM.
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"I heard the dogs barking again and I followed them down there and started hollering for the puppies and hollering for him. He hollered back, he was in the creek."
BOTH THE BOY AND THE PUPS ARE RECOVERING THIS MORNING.
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APPARENTLY THIS HALLOWEEN SEASON. PEOPLE LOVE BIG BIRD!
STORES ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE REPORTING THEY ARE SELLING OUT OF BIG BIRD HALLOWEEN COSTUMES.
COSTUMES HAVE BEEN FLYING OFF STORE SHELVES EVER SINCE MITT ROMNEY STATED DURING A PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE EARLIER THIS MONTH HE WOULD CUT FUNDING FOR P-B-S.
IF YOU REALLY WANT TO BE BIG BIRD FOR TRICK OR TREATING, YOU MAY HAVE TO GET CREATIVE.
MANY STORES HAD PURCHASED ALL OF THIS YEAR'S COSTUME SELECTIONS LAST JANUARY.
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HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA --
FUEL DELIVERIES TO THE CITY OF CAPE CORAL ARE BACK ON TRACK.
TWO WEEKS AGO, THE CITY'S FINANCE DIRECTOR MADE AN EMERGENCY REQUEST TO COUNCIL TO SWITCH FUEL VENDORS - AFTER LEARNING THE CITY'S MAIN FUEL SUPPLIER - WAS IN BANKRUPTCY.
FINANCE DIRECTOR VICKY BATEMAN SAYS HER PRIMARY CONCERN WAS TO KEEP THE CITY'S 8-HUNDRED VEHICLES RUNNING.
THE CITY APPROVED A VENDOR CHANGE, BUT A WEEK LATER, BATEMAN DECIDED TO GIVE EVANS OIL ANOTHER CHANCE.
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-victoria bateman/city finance director-"evans ended up being purchased through receivership after going bankrupt so once evans was up it took about a week or so to get back in business delivering. But as soon as they were we picked them back up."
SO FAR, WE'RE TOLD DELIVERIES ARE BEING MADE ON-TIME.
BUT, THE CITY MAY STILL PURSUE OTHER OPTIONS -- INCLUDING PARTNERING WITH LEE AND COLLIER COUNTIES TO GET A BETTER DEAL.
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SNAKES ALL OVER THE PLACE!
A LEHIGH ACRES MAN SAYS THE VACANT LOT NEXT TO HIS HOME IS INFESTED WITH RATTLESNAKES.
BOB LAMBERT SAYS HE'S KILLED 16 RATTLESNAKES SINCE MAY -
SNAKES THAT LIVE ON THE LOT NEXT TO HIS HOME AND IN ABANDONED HOUSES ACROSS THE STREET.
HE SAYS HE'S TRIED TO KEEP THEM AT BAY USING MOTH BALLS, GASOLINE AND MOTOR OIL - BUT NOTHING'S WORKED.
ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO - HE TOOK THE PROBLEM TO THE LOT OWNER - THE LEHIGH ACRES FIRE DISTRICT.
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" It's a lot of open land up here. It's a lot of fire district land up here that they don't seem to want to do nothing about."
THE FIRE DISTRICT REFUSED TO BURN BRUSH ON THE LOT LIKE BOB REQUESTED.
INSTEAD, CREWS PUT UP "NO TRESPASSING" SIGNS AND SAY THERE'S NOTHING MORE THEY CAN DO
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IF YOU NEED TO WALK OUT THE DOOR - WE CAN STILL MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN THE KNOW TODAY -
TUNE US IN ON WAVV 101.1 - WE ARE LIVE FROM 6-7!
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Full Forecast
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
FEW SHOWERS FOR FRIDAY
Rise and shine Southwest Florida.
It looks like another glorious day is on tap, but don't leave home without the umbrella. You'll need it at times!
There's a cold front pushing into north Florida, and it's forcing a lot moisture into the state out ahead of it. You noticed it yesterday in the way of clouds, humidity, and the stray downpours.
Friday will be very similar. We'll have coastal showers passing through as you head out the door, and those will be progessing east of I-75 as we push into the lunch time hour.
Make sure the kids can find a way to stay dry as they head to school!
This afternoon - expect a few stray showers to be hanging around, too.
Tonight the cold front will be fading away, and that's good news for us!
Why?
Some dry nice air is coming in behind it. I mean. Really. Nice. Air. The humidity will be low, and we're going to see overnight temperatures drop to the lower 60s by Sunday!
With the drier air in place we'll see partly sunny skies for Saturday with a slight chance of a late day shower. Sunday, we really see the effects. The skies will be sunny, the humidity low, and not a drop of rain.
That will continue until midweek. Around the Wednesday to Thursday time frame we'll see our winds start coming from the east. That'll replace our dry air with the muggy uncomfortable air.
Highs will be in the mid 80s, and lows will tumble into the lower 60s after Saturday.
Tropical mischief? Nope, not a thing right now.
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CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
ALL CLEAR, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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SHE IS THE POSTER GIRL FOR BEAUTY AND STYLE. BUT BEING KATE MIDDLETON COMES WITH A HUGE PRICE TAG.
164-THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR TO BE EXACT.
THAT'S HOW MUCH AUSTRALIAN VOGUE ESTIMATES IT WOULD COST THE AVERAGE PERSON TO KEEP UP THE IMAGE OF THE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE.
THE MAGAZINE FIGURES MOST OF THE MONEY GOES TO CLOTHES, ABOUT 114-THOUSAND FOR THE YEAR.
ADD MORE THAN 42-THOUSAND DOLLARS ANNUALLY FOR BEAUTY AND SKIN TREATMENTS, HAIR CUTS AND COLOR, NAILS AND SPRAY TANS.
THE REST OF THE TOTAL GOES TO MAKEUP, HAIR DYE, PERFUME AND A GYM MEMBERSHIP.
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NATS PANDA SQUEALING
AND HOW ABOUT THIS VIDEO TO GET YOUR DAY STARTED.
THE SAN DIEGO ZOO'S CUTEST RESIDENT IS GROWING UP!
THE ZOO'S 11-WEEK-OLD GIANT PANDA CUB JUST HAD ANOTHER EXAM.
AND HE APPEARED TO BE REACHING ANOTHER MILESTONE.CRAWLING!
ANOTHER SIGN THE CUB IS QUICKLY GROWING, VETS SAY HE'S ALREADY STARTED SPROUTING TEETH AND GETTING A SPOT ON HIS TAIL.
RIGHT NOW HE WEIGHS ABOUT SEVEN POUNDS TWO OUNCES.
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BREAKING NEWS TO REPORT OUT OF BONITA SPRINGS THIS MORNING.
A BREAK IN THE CASE OF A RECENT HOME INVASION ROBBERY.
PLUS, IF YOU'RE HEADING TO THE BEACH THIS WEEKEND. YOU'LL WANT TO HEAR OUR STORY ON RED TIDE FIRST.
WE'LL TAKE YOU LIVE TO ONE OF BEACHES IN QUESTION THIS MORNING.
AND WE'RE GETTING INTO THE HALLOWEEN SPIRIT,
WHERE FAMILES CAN GET IN ON A PUMPKIN PATCH EXTRAVAGANZA THIS WEEKEND,
WHEN WE SEE YOU AT 6AM.
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DAYPLANNER FORECAST REMAINS UP UNTIL COMMMERICAL BREAK - WITH TALENT TALKING UNDER WITH COVERAGE PROMISE
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