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ANCHOR SUPERS BOONE SENTENCING-2 SHOT VOWIPE
KEY LIST BOONE SENTENCING-SOTVO
BREAKING OPEN-TRX TS 1) LEHIGH DEATH INVESTIGATION
LEHIGH DEATH INVESTIGATION CLIFTON LIVE-SS TOPS VO TS 2)
LEHIGH DEATH INVESTIGATION CLIFTON LIVE-REM LIVE TS 3)
LEHIGH DEATH INVESTIGATION CLIFTON LIVE-PKG PA ZOO DEADLY ATTACK-2 SHOT
LEHIGH DEATH INVESTIGATION CLIFTON LIVE-REM LIVE PA ZOO DEADLY ATTACK-PKG
CAPE DREDGING ALEX LIVE-OC TRX SS FLY LIVE PA ZOO DEADLY ATTACK-OC
CAPE DREDGING ALEX LIVE-REM LIVE DECISION 2012 OPEN-CLIP
CAPE DREDGING ALEX LIVE-VO ONE MORE DAY-OC
CAPE DREDGING ALEX LIVE-SOT ONE MORE DAY-PKG
CAPE DREDGING ALEX LIVE-REM LIVE OBAMA OFFICE BREAK IN-VOWIPE
DECISION 2012 OPEN-CLIP OBAMA OFFICE BREAK IN-SOTVO
RASMUSSEN POLL-SS WIPE ONLINE VOTING-OC
GALLUP POLL-SS TOPS ONLINE VOTING-PKG
POLITICS TODAY-OC FARMWORKER STRIKE-3 SS 2 CG
POLITICS TODAY-PKG STRANDED IN SANDY-VOWIPE
NELSON MACK POLL-SS STRANDED IN SANDY-SOTVO OC
TWINS LEASE AGREEMENT-VO TEASE FOUR-2 SHOT
CHARLOTTE COUNTY CRASH-VO TZ4 A) BIONIC MAN-SOTVO
TEASE ONE-TRX TOPS TZ4 B) CAMPAIGN WIVES-VO
TZ1 A) MARKET WATCH UPDATE-NATS VOTOPS BIGBOARD BIONIC MAN-CLIP 2 SHOT
TZ1 B) NOVEMBER DEALS-SOTVO BIONIC MAN-PKG
WEATHER-STC TO BREAK BIONIC MAN-TRX VOTOPS
MARKET WATCH-PKG FIRST ALERT FORECAST-CLIP
FALLING GAS PRICES-VO FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL
AT THE PUMP-CG BNR CAMPAIGN WIVES-VO IN PLASMA
FIRST ALERT FORECAST-CLIP CAMPAIGN WIVES-PKG
FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL CANDIDATES MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL-OC
NOVEMBER DEALS-VO IN PLASMA MATH CAUSES PHYSICAL PAIN-2 SHOT VO
NOVEMBER DEALS-PKG STOCKING FOR THE TROOPS-2SHOT VO SS WIPE
POLITICAL VIDEO GAMES-OC STOCKING FOR THE TROOPS-SOTVO
POLITICAL VIDEO GAMES-PKG TASTE OF THE TOWN-2 SHOT VOWIPE
TEASE TWO-2 SHOT TASTE OF THE TOWN-SOTVO
TZ2 A) DIRTY PACIFIERS-SOTVO TO BREAK COMING UP @ 4-CLIP
DIRTY PACIFIERS-2 SHOT A) users guide to election day-VOTOPS-WIPE
DIRTY PACIFIERS-PKG B) november deals-VOTOPS-WIPE
DIRTY PACIFIERS-2 SHOT C) cell phone phobia-VOTOPS WIPE
FLOOR MADE OF PENNIES-2 SHOT VO DR. OZ LOOKLIVE TEASE-SOTTOPS
AT THE BOX OFFICE-TRX VOTOPS POLITICS TODAY-TRXVO TOPS
TEASE THREE-2 SHOT LEHIGH DEATH INVESTIGATION CLIFTON LIVE-SSTOPS-VO
TZ3 A) PA ZOO DEADLY ATTACK-VO CAPE DREDGING ALEX LIVE-VOTOPS
TZ3 B) ONE MORE DAY-VO MARKET WATCH-SATLIVE
TZ3 C) CAMPAIGN WIVES-SOTVO TO BREAK CLOSE-3-SHOT
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BREAKING OPEN-TRX


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LEHIGH DEATH INVESTIGATION CLIFTON LIVE-SS TOPS VO


WE START WITH BREAKING NEWS IN LEHIGH ACRES.

A MAN IS IDENTIFIED SHOT AND KILLED INSIDE HIS HOME.

YOU'RE LOOKING AT 48-YEAR-OLD MARK HOLM.

HE WAS SHOT AT HIS HOME IN THE 29-HUNDRED BLOCK OF 51ST STREET SOUTHWEST AROUND LAST NIGHT.

NBC2'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS AT THE HOME.

CLIFTON, INVESTIGATORS CALL THIS A DOMESTIC INCIDENT. Return to index of stories...


LEHIGH DEATH INVESTIGATION CLIFTON LIVE-REM LIVE


AND RIGHT NOW, NO ARRESTS HAVE BEEN MADE.

AND NEIGHBORS I SPOKE TO TODAY SAY THEY NEVER THOUGHT THIS HOME WOULD BE A CRIME SCENE. Return to index of stories...


LEHIGH DEATH INVESTIGATION CLIFTON LIVE-PKG


SOT: "I've never heard nothing like that."

CARLOS RAMIREZ WAS IN BED WHEN HE SAYS HIS NEIGHBOR, A WOMAN WHO LIVES ACROSS THE STREET, STARTING POUNDING ON HIS DOOR.

WHEN HE ANSWERED, SHE TOLD HIM SHE HAD JUST SHOT AND KILLED A MAN IN THIS HOME.

SOT:Carlos Ramirez, neighbor

"Carlos, call 911. I said what happened? She said I just shot someone in my house. I just killed somebody. Some man in my house. I told my wife to call 911."

ACCORDING TO THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, THAT MAN IS 48 YEAR-OLD MARK HOLM.

WHILE THEY HAVEN'T CONFIRMED THAT HE WAS SHOT BY HIS GIRLFRIEND, INVESTIGATORS ARE CALLING THIS SHOOTING DOMESTIC RELATED.

PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD SAY MARK AND HIS GIRLFRIEND ARE FRIENDLY PEOPLE, ALWAYS WILLING TO LEND A HAND.

SOT: "She's one of the nicest ladies you would ever meet in your life, and Mark is just a dear, he helps me out all the time."

NOW MORE THAN 12 HOURS LATER.

THE HOME OF THOSE NEIGHBORS SURROUNDED IN YELLOW TAPE, IS PART OF A DEADLY SHOOTING INVESTIGATION. Return to index of stories...


LEHIGH DEATH INVESTIGATION CLIFTON LIVE-REM LIVE


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CAPE DREDGING ALEX LIVE-OC TRX SS FLY LIVE


THANKS CLIFTON.

NEW AT NOON IN CAPE CORAL,

A PRETTY BIG DREDGING PROJECT GETS UNDERWAY.

YOU'LL NOTICE SOME BIG MACHINES AT THE CAPE CORAL YACHT CLUB.

READY TO MAKE THE CANALS DEEPER.

NBC2'S ALEX BOYER IS ON SITE.

ALEX YOU'VE TALKED WITH BOATERS ABOUT THE PROJECT. Return to index of stories...


CAPE DREDGING ALEX LIVE-REM LIVE


LEE COUNTY IS GOING TO BE DREDGING AROUND WHAT'S KNOWN AS REDFISH POINT AND THE NORMANDY CANAL WHICH SURROUNDS THE CAPE CORAL YACHT CLUB.

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CAPE DREDGING ALEX LIVE-VO


THIS IS $600-THOUSANDS DOLLARS WORTH OF DREDGING EQUIPMENT BEING FLOATED TO YACHT CLUB.

THAT'S IN ADDITION TO ALL OF THE OTHER DREDGING EQUIPMENT BEING STAGED ON A GATED PIECE OF PROPERTY BEHIND THE YACHT CLUB. ACCORDING TO A CITY SPOKESWOMAN, THE DREDGING WILL REMOVE A FOOT OF FILL FROM THE CANALS, LOWERING THE DEPTHS OF THE SHALLOW CANALS TO 6-FEET. ONE BOATER I SPOKE TO SAYS ITS DESPERATELY NEEDED. Return to index of stories...


CAPE DREDGING ALEX LIVE-SOT


bob van hove/boater-"when you're out there are shallow canals a reality? Oh yes. I live on the rubicon canal which is pretty good, its deep enough but I know I've been in some that are really shallow."

THE DREDGING PROJECT IS EXPECTED TO TAKE 5-MONTHS TO COMPLETE AND IS BEING PAID FOR THROUGH A WEST COAST INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT GRANT. Return to index of stories...


CAPE DREDGING ALEX LIVE-REM LIVE


THE DREDGING SHOULD HAVE NO IMPACT ON USE OF THE BEACH OR BOAT LAUNCH. LIVE IN CC AB NBC2. Return to index of stories...


DECISION 2012 OPEN-CLIP


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RASMUSSEN POLL-SS WIPE


TALKING POLITICS AT NOON.

TOMORROW IS ELECTION DAY!

LET'S LOOK AT THE LATEST POLLS.

A NEW RASMUSSEN SURVEY SHOWS MITT ROMNEY WITH A SLIM ONE POINT LEAD OVER PRESIDENT OBAMA ACROSS THE NATION.

ROMNEY HAS 49 PERCENT TO OBAMA'S 48 PERCENT.

ONLY ONE PERCENT REMAIN UNDECIDED. Return to index of stories...


GALLUP POLL-SS TOPS


HERE'S A LOOK AT THE LATEST GALLUP/USA TODAY POLL.

THE RACE IS TIED IN KEY BATTLEGROUND STATES.

BOTH THE PRESIDENT AND MITT ROMNEY HAVE 48 PERCENT.

FLORIDA IS THE BIGGEST SWING STATE IN THE POLL.

MOST OF THE INTERVIEWS WERE HELD BEFORE HURRICANE SANDY. Return to index of stories...


POLITICS TODAY-OC


TURNING TO THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL AHEAD OF TOMORROW,

BOTH CANDIDATES ARE MAKING THEIR LAST-MINUTE PITCHES IN BATTLEGROUND STATES.

NBC'S CHUCK TODD REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


POLITICS TODAY-PKG


After a marathon campaign.

"Are you ready to go vote?"

.an exhausting last lap.

"If you're tired of being tired. 1/8laughter 3/8 Not just tonight, but all the time."

the President wrapping up his Sunday sprint in the wee hours of Monday morning.

"Turn out for me Colorado! We will win this state! We will win this election!"

In the campaign's closing weekend, Mr. Romney, like his opponent, raced across SEVEN states.

"We're gonna keep America the hope of the earth with your help, Pennsylvania!" 1/8cheers 3/8

.including traditionally Democratic Pennsylvania -- a state the Romney campaign insists will help it expand its electoral map - a claim the President's advisors call a "desperate ploy."

At every stop, Gov. Romney seized on this recent comme President:

oo, votete. Voting's the best revenge."

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"Presbama asked his srs to votevenge. 1/8boos 3/8 For revengk the American people insteto vote for love of couheers"

Wily divided, President Obama wasiefly interrupted by hecklersati.

I know what change looks liuse I've fought for it. / We can't give up on i've got to keepbring some more change to America!

On SundaJersey Chris Christie - who praised Ma's response to Hurricane Sandy - re-rated his support for Goey.

"I'm voting for Mey because I thinkhe best guy for the job, but it mean that I can't turn President of the Unitedof America and say, 'hank you, sir!' good leadership in the crisis and hhe people of New and extending dship to him."

Over the wa wistful moment in Color Ann Romney hugging her.

.and, being tired from days of non-saigning - lat rallying suppoveland.

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NELSON MACK POLL-SS


CHUCK TODD REPORTING.

WE'RE ALSO FOLLOWING THE FLORIDA SENATE RACE.

NEW NUMBERS SHOW DEMOCRAT INCUMBANT BILL NELSON PULLING AHEAD OF REPUBLICAN CHALLENGER CONNIE MACK.

HERE'S A LOOK AT THE TAMPA BAY TIMES/BAY NEWS 9/MIAMI HERALD POLL.

NELSON - A TWO-TERM SENATOR FROM ORLANDO LEADS MACK 49 PERCENT TO 43 PERCENT. Return to index of stories...


TWINS LEASE AGREEMENT-VO


CONTRACT TALKS CONTINUE BETWEEN LEE COUNTY AND THE MINNESOTA TWINS.

A NEW DRAFT OF THE AGREEMENT WOULD ALLOW THE TWINS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF HAMMOND STADIUM.

THAT'S IF THE TEAM PAYS THE COUNTY.

ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER DOUG MEURER SAYS THE TEAM HAS NOT ASKED TO CHANGE THE NAME.

BUT THE DEAL WOULD GIVE THE TWINS THE SAME NAMING RIGHTS AS THE BOSTON RED SOX.

THEIR SPRING TRAINING STADIUM IS SPONSORED BY JET BLUE.

THE TWINS COULD STAY IN LEE COUNTY FOR THE NEXT 30 YEARS. Return to index of stories...


CHARLOTTE COUNTY CRASH-VO


A MAN IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION AT LEE MEMORIAL AFTER GETTING STRUCK BY A UTILITY TRUCK.

HE WAS RIDING HIS MOTORCYCLE.

THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED AT THE INTERSECTION OF BAYSHORE ROAD AND STATE ROAD 31 IN NORTH FORT MYERS EARLY THIS MORNING.

FHP SAYS THE MAN WAS HEADED SOUTHBOUND WHEN THE TRUCK VIOLATED THE RIGHT OF WAY AND SLAMMED INTO HIM.

TROOPERS SAY THE TRUCK DRIVER IS OKAY.

HE'LL BE CITED FOR THE CRASH. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-TRX TOPS


nats of opening bell

THE SOUND OF THE OPENING BELL THIS MORNING.

STOCKS DROP OUT OF THE GATE JUST one day before THE ELECTION.

LOOKING LIVE AT THE BIG BOARD.

RIGHT NOW THE DOW ___.

YOUR MARKET WATCH UPDATE IS IN THREE MINUTES.

PLUS THIS.

we like to offer great sales. 10, 20, 30 percent off those items

NO NEED TO WAIT UNTIL BLACK FRIDAY.

FROM CANDY TO WEDDING GOWNS - DEALS THAT RUN ALL MONTH LONG!

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TZ1 A) MARKET WATCH UPDATE-NATS VOTOPS BIGBOARD


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TZ1 B) NOVEMBER DEALS-SOTVO


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WEATHER-STC TO BREAK


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


MARKET WATCH-PKG


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FALLING GAS PRICES-VO


NBC2 ON PUMP PATROL TODAY.

HAVE YOU NOTICED PRICES ARE GOING DOWN.

THE AVERAGE PRICE PER GALLON OF REGULAR DROPPED ABOUT 21 CENTS.

THAT'S THE STEEPEST TWO-WEEK DROP IN ALMOST FOUR YEARS.

A NEW SURVEY CITES LOWER CRUDE OIL PRICES AND LOWER DEMAND. Return to index of stories...


AT THE PUMP-CG BNR


BREAKING DOWN THE CURRENT NUMBERS.

UNCHANGED FROM OVERNIGHT.

EXPECT TO PAY 3-49 FOR A GALLON OF REGULAR HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

THE STATE AVERAGE IS 3-42 THIS AFTERNOON.

THE NATIONAL IS 3-47.

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

IT'S UNDER TRAFFIC. Return to index of stories...


FIRST ALERT FORECAST-CLIP


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FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL


THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.

IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.

Our stretch of pleasant weather continues this Monday, but a strong cool front will bring some considerable changes to Southwest Florida by Election Day.

Before we get to the big changes coming this week, let's focus on how our Monday plays out because we do expect a few changes today. First, you'll notice quite bit more cloud cover today compared to the clear blue skies we had over the weekend.

The reason why is there's a big band of clouds getting carried by the upper-level wind flow right into South Florida. Our sky shouldn't be completely clouded up, and we'll even enjoy partial sunshine. Just don't expect to see those clear blue skies again today.

Aside from the extra cloud cover, our Monday weather looks pretty nice. No rain is in the forecast, and daytime temperatures will be very comfortable with highs projected to climb into the low 80s this afternoon. Humidity will also stay at comfortable levels, and winds will be out of the northwest from 5-10 mph.

Now, on to the big changes we expect to see this week: starting Tuesday, a pretty strong cold front will start having an influence on our weather. The first phase of change comes in the form of some rain as the actual front passes through Southwest Florida. We expect some widely scattered showers and perhaps even a storm or two to move through Tuesday afternoon. Rain chances won't be too impressive, but roughly 30-40% of us will see a passing shower.

By Wednesday, another cool air mass will settle over Southwest Florida, and some forecast models point to this being the coolest air we've had around here so far this season. As the cool, dry air comes rushing in Wednesday, temperatures will struggle to warm into the mid 70s during the afternoon.

Temperatures drop even lower Wednesday night with lows expected to dip into the low 50s across the urban corridor and mid to upper 40s inland.

Daytime temps stay cool again Thursday with highs only reaching the low to mid 70s. By Friday and into the upcoming weekend, temperatures start to moderate again with highs getting back up around 80 degrees. Return to index of stories...


NOVEMBER DEALS-VO IN PLASMA


THANKS JIM.

SAVE MONEY ON YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING THIS YEAR!

YOU DON'T HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL BLACK FRIDAY TO GRAB GOOD DEALS.

KATELYN SMITH REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


NOVEMBER DEALS-PKG


SEASONAL SALES ARE NO SURPRISE. IF YOU DON'T MIND THE LOOK. PUMPKIN PEEPS AND CANDY CORN STILL TASTE THE SAME IN NOVEMBER. BUT THEY WON'T TAKE AS BIG A BITE OUT OF YOUR WALLET.

"50 percent off halloween candy."

"But you can also find a great deal on this type of candy. the kind you might use for the next holiday."

"we try to run deals and sales on items that we sell a lot of like coating chocolates. people make their own candy around the holidays.and what we like to do with that is we like to offer great sales. 10, 20, 30 percent off those items."

OFFERING DISCOUNTS ON ITEMS ALREADY IN HIGH DEMAND IS A NO-BRAINER FOR A LOT OF BUSINESSES.NTAKE COOKWARE FOR EXAMPLE.

WITH THANKSGIVING COMING THIS MONTH.NSTORES KNOW YOU'RE LIKELY IN THE MARKET.NAND THEY WANT TO LURE YOU TO THEIR LOCATION.

"So I think people are always looking for sales at the holiday, and cookware is often featured in sales at that time of the year."

"these are samples from the 2012."

WEDDING DRESSES ARE THE OPPOSITE THOUGH. THEY'RE NOT ALWAYS IN HIGH DEMAND IN NOVEMBER. INSTEAD. BRIDAL SHOPS ARE BUSY GETTING READY FOR THE NEXT SEASON. WHICH MEANS THEY NEED TO MAKE ROOM. BY GETTING RID OF LAST YEAR'S LINE.

"December, product is already being received.so we want the things off our shelves by thanksgiving."

GIVING YOU UP TO 40 PERCENT OFF. OR THROWING IN EXTRA INCENTIVES LIKE DEALS ON ACCESSORIES.

THE SAME MENTALITY GOES FOR TRAVEL ALL ACROSS THE MAP. THE BEGINNING OF NOVEMBER CAN BE SLOW. SHIPPING SAVINGS YOUR WAY.

"hotels might have a lot of excess inventory so they drop the price, or a cruiseline has a lot of extra cabins and they drop the price."

AND NOW IS THE TIME TO BOOK SUMMER VACATIONS.

"The further in advance that you purchase something. the better deal that you're gonna get."

BUT IF YOU'RE STAYING HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS? NOVEMBER IS THE BEST TIME TO BUY FURNITURE.

"Everybody starts to go inside.so everybody starts to look at the interior of their house and think oh my gosh it's time for us to get a new sofa, it's time for us to get some new end tables59 it's time for us to really freshen up."

CASH DISCOUNTS. DEALS ON FINANCING. IT'S ALL ON THE TABLE. ALL MONTH LONG. Return to index of stories...


POLITICAL VIDEO GAMES-OC


KATELYN SMITH REPORTING.

WE'RE IN THE LAST LEG OF THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN.

AND IT SHOULDN'T BE A SURPRISE ELECTION COVERAGE IS **EVERYWHERE!

INCLUDING THE VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY.

KARIN CAIFA REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


POLITICAL VIDEO GAMES-PKG


--REPORTER PKG-AS FOLLOWS --

LEAPING FROM STATE TO STATE, FIRING SHOTS ALONG THE WAY. THE FINAL BATTLEGROUND BLITZ HAS ALL THE ELEMENTS, OF A GREAT VIDEO GAME.

Alright, we're getting fired up now!

THE NUMBER OF POLITICALLY-THEMED GAMES HAS TRIPLED SINCE 2004, ACCORDING THE ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE ASSOCIATION.

IN 20-12, IT'S AN OPPORTUNITY TO VENT SOME POLITICAL PASSION, AND HAVE SOME FUN.

Before you know it you can be pelting your opponent with a light sabre, or a hot dog, or a marshmallows, just good fun, just venting.

AMONG THE ANIMATED CHARACTERS AND EXAGGERATED JABS, GAMES LIKE "POLITICAL MACHINE 2012" LET PLAYERS CRAFT A STUMP SPEECH AND MAYBE LEARN A THING OR TWO ABOUT THE ISSUES.

"RACE FOR THE WHITE HOUSE 20-12" SENDS PLAYERS THROUGH THE SAME HURDLES AS THE REAL CANDIDATES. AND THE GAMES CAN ALSO CAPTURE THE ATTENTION OF A KEY DEMOGRAPHIC.

A lot of these games engage folks in voter registration to help make sure they're part of the political process and not left out.

LIKE "VOTE: THE GAME," FROM EPIC GAMES, WHICH PARTNERED WITH ROCK THE VOTE, SO AFTER VIRTUAL POLITICAL COMBAT, PLAYERS CAN REGISTER TO VOTE IN THE REAL ELECTION.

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


TEASE TWO-2 SHOT


YOUR TIME NOW __.

ON THE MEDICAL FRONT TODAY -

KEEPING YOUR BABY HEALTHY CAN BE A DIRTY BUSINESS!

The pacifier is a potential reservoir for germs that will make you sick

IN THREE MINUTES,

A STORY YOU WANT TO HEAR BEFORE POPPING THAT PACIFIER IN YOUR CHILD'S MOUTH.

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TZ2 A) DIRTY PACIFIERS-SOTVO TO BREAK


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DIRTY PACIFIERS-2 SHOT


WELCOME BACK!

PARENTS WE'RE TALKING ABOUT PACIFIERS TODAY.

THEY CAN KEEP YOUR BABY FROM CRYING.

BUT NEW RESEARCH SUGGESTS THEY CAN ALSO PROVIDE BABIES WITH BACTERIA.

ERIKA EDWARDS REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


DIRTY PACIFIERS-PKG


PARENTS -- HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU POPPED A PACIFIER BACK INTO THE MOUTH OF A CRYING INFANT AFTER IT'S DROPPED ONTO THE GROUND?

IT'S VERY COMMON.

BUT NEW RESEARCH SHOWS THOSE BINKIES CAN BE COVERED IN BACTERIA.

"The pacifier is a potential reservoir for germs that will make you sick."

DR. TOM GLASS AND COLLEAGUES AT OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY DID A SMALL STUDY OF 10 USED INFANT PACIFIERS.

THEY LOOKED CLEAN. BUT UNDER A MICROSCOPE -- THEY FOUND MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION -- MOLD AND STAPH BACTERIA.

"It may look solid in your hand, but when we look at it under the scanning electron microscope, it looks like a sponge."

NO STUDIES HAVE PROVEN THAT A DIRTY PACI CAN LEAD TO ACTUAL ILLNESS. BUT MOST EXPERTS AGREE PARENTS SHOULD REPLACE THEM AT LEAST MONTHLY -- EVEN IF THEY'RE CLEANED AND STERILIZED AFTER EVERY USE.

"It's cheap medicine to discard your pacifiers every two weeks."

SOOTHING TO BABY. REASSURING TO MOM AND DAD.

ERIKA EDWARDS, NBC NEWS. Return to index of stories...


DIRTY PACIFIERS-2 SHOT


THE NEW RESEARCH WILL HEAD TO BOSTON.

A NATIONWIDE MEDICAL CONVENTION IS TAKING PLACE. Return to index of stories...


FLOOR MADE OF PENNIES-2 SHOT VO


WHEN IT COMES TO RE-DOING YOUR FLOORS - WOOD OR TILE ARE OBVIOUS CHOICES.

BUT NOT FOR ONE WOMAN IN PENNSYLVANIA.

CHECK IT OUT.

YOU'LL SEE A LOT OF PENNIES AT HER TATTOO AND COFFEE SHOP.

250-THOUSAND PENNIES TO BE EXACT.

MEL ANGST SAYS IT WAS CHEAPER TO GLUE THE MONEY DOWN THAN BUY TILE.

SHE TRADED TATTOOS FOR MANPOWER.

IT TOOK ABOUT 300 HOURS AND THREE WEEKS TO MAKE IT HAPPEN. Return to index of stories...


AT THE BOX OFFICE-TRX VOTOPS


DID YOU GET A CHANCE TO CATCH A MOVIE THIS WEEKEND?

WE'VE GOT THE TOP EARNERS AT THE BOX OFFICE.

DISNEY'S ANIMATED "WRECK-IT RALPH" DEBUTED AT NUMBER ONE WITH $49 MILLION.

"FLIGHT" TAKES SECOND WITH $25 MILLION.

AND BEN AFFLECK'S "ARGO" TAKES THE BRONZE WITH $10.2 MILLION. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-2 SHOT


YOUR TIME NOW __.

LOOKING AHEAD TO THE NEXT HALF HOUR,

TRAGEDY AT A PENNSYLVANIA ZOO.

A TODDLER DIES INSIDE A CAGE FULL OF WILD DOGS.

AN INVESTIGATION GETS UNDERWAY.

AND ON THE POLITICAL FRONT.

ONE MORE DAY UNTIL THE BIG ELECTION.

WE'LL HIT THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL - THE FOCUS ON SWING STATES.

PLUS THIS.

ann romney - we've been in so many of your communities

first lady - it sounds like you're fired up and ready to go.

IT'S BEEN A LONG ROAD FOR THE CAMPAIGN WIVES TOO.

A SPECIAL LOOK AT MICHELLE OBAMA AND ANN ROMNEY ARE HOLDING UP.

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TZ3 A) PA ZOO DEADLY ATTACK-VO


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TZ3 B) ONE MORE DAY-VO


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TZ3 C) CAMPAIGN WIVES-SOTVO TO BREAK


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BOONE SENTENCING-2 SHOT VOWIPE


JUST COMING INTO OUR NEWSROOM FROM CHARLOTTE COUNTY.

A PORT CHARLOTTE MAN WHO DIDN'T DO ANYTHING TO STOP HIS WIFE FROM ABUSING HIS TEN-YEAR-OLD SON WILL SPEND THE NEXT FOUR YEARS IN PRISON.

A JUDGE SENTENCED THOMAS BOONE FOR ONE COUNT OF CHILD NEGLECT THIS MORNING.

BOONE'S ESTRANGED WIFE, KIMBERLY, LOCKED THE VICTIM IN A BEDROOM WITH ONLY ONE MATTRESS, REFUSING TO LET HIM LEAVE AND BARELY FEEDING HIM.

THE DEFENSE ARGUED KIMBERLY, WHO IS IN PRISON, DID THE ABUSE AND MAIPULATED BOONE SO HE WOULDN'T STOP IT.

PROSECUTORS SAID DOING NOTHING TO STOP THE ABUSE IS THE WORSE CRIME. Return to index of stories...


BOONE SENTENCING-SOTVO


I love my son to death. If he were here what would you say to him? I would apologize to him and tell him I would do things totally different

THE STATE SAYS THE NOW 12-YEAR-OLD BOY IS HEALTHY AND DOING WELL AFTER BEING LEGALLY ADOPTED BY BOONE'S SISTER. Return to index of stories...


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PA ZOO DEADLY ATTACK-2 SHOT


TURNING TO PENNSYLVANIA THIS HALF HOUR.

A MOM MOURNS THE LOSS OF HER CHILD AFTER HE FELL INTO A DOG CAGE.

IT HAPPENED AT THE PITTSBURG ZOO THIS WEEKEND.

JODINE COSTANZO REPORTS ON THE INVESTIGATION. Return to index of stories...


PA ZOO DEADLY ATTACK-PKG


S/ Kevin Kraus, Pittsburgh Police:02-:05

"what occurred at that scene until it was secured, was horrific."

THE TWO YEAR OLD BOY FROM PLEASANT HILLS WAS WITH HIS MOTHER, AN AUNT AND COUSIN WHEN THE UNTHINKABLE HAPPENED.

IT WAS JUST BEFORE NOON.THEY WERE VISITING THE AFRICAN PAINTED DOGS EXHIBIT.AND POLICE SAY THE BOY'S 34 YEAR OLD MOTHER STOOD HIM ON THE RAILING.

"he lost his balance, fell down off the railing into the actual pit. he was immediately attacked by 11 dogs."

IN A DEVASTATING INSTANT.THE CHILD WAS MAULED TO DEATH AS HIS MOTHER WATCHED HELPLESSLY FROM ABOVE.

DESPERATE ATTEMPTS TO GET THE DOGS OFF OF HIM WERE FUTILE.

S/ Barbara Baker, Pittsburgh Zoo President:40-:44

"the keepers tried everything they could do. they responded immediately."

ZOO KEEPERS SECURED 10 OF THE DOGS.THE OTHER WAS SHOT BY PITTSBURGH POLICE AFTER EVEN DART GUNS WOULDN'T STOP ITS RAGE.

"very aggressive toward the victim. toward everyone."

A VISIBLY CHOKED UP ZOO PRESIDENT BARBARA BAKER SAID THERE IS A CATCH BASIN AROUND THE EXHIBIT BUT THE BOY SOMEHOW FLIPPED OVER IT.FALLING 11 FEET INTO THE PERILOUS PIT.

POLICE TELL US SEVERAL PEOPLE WITNESSED THE AWFUL ACCIDENT BUT NO ONE JUMPED IN.AND TRIED TO RESCUE THE BOY.

"no one made an active attempt to enter the pit. no."

THE OBVIOUS QUESTION TONIGHT. HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN? A FAMILY TRIP TO THE ZOO. A FAMILY DESTROYED.

"our teams will look in any way to make sure this horrible tragedy never happens again." Return to index of stories...


PA ZOO DEADLY ATTACK-OC


JODINE COSTANZO REPORTING.

THE ZOO REMAINS CLOSED TODAY.

IT'S NOT CLEAR WHEN IT WILL REOPEN. Return to index of stories...


DECISION 2012 OPEN-CLIP


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ONE MORE DAY-OC


TALKING POLITICS AT 12-30.

ONE DAY LEFT AND THE CANDIDATES ARE MAKING A FINAL PUSH IN SIX SWING STATES.

NBC'S TRACIE POTTS IS IN OHIO - WHERE EARLY VOTING LINES ARE INCREDIBLY LONG. Return to index of stories...


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IN CINCINNATI - THE ONLY LINE FOR EARLY VOTING SUNDAY WRAPPED AROUND A WHOLE CITY BLOCK.

THE WAIT: THREE HOURS. WE FOUND TONY WILSON AT THE BACK OF THE LINE.

"If you don't get it in now, you can't complain later. You have to do your part."

HAMILTON COUNTY'S ELECTION ADMINISTRATOR TELLS US THEY'VE PROCESSED 22-THOUSAND VOTERS - ALMOST AS MANY AS 2008:

"As long as they're in line by cutoff time, they get a chance to vote."

SARAH TANZER DROVE HOME FIVE HOURS FROM PITTSBURGH JUST TO VOTE:

"Because we're a swing state, and it's really important we get all the Democratic votes we can."

ACROSS TOWN. PRESIDENT OBAMA CONTINUED HIS STAR-STUDDED TOUR ACROSS OHIO.

"Governor Romney has been having a hard time in Ohio because everyone knows he was against saving the auto industry." "You don't scare people to scare up votes."

OUR LATEST NBC-WALL STREET JOURNAL POLL SHOWS THIS RACE IS A DEAD HEAT: 48 TO 47 - BARELY FAVORING THE PRESIDENT.

REUTERS REPORTS SIMILAR MARGINS IN FLORIDA, VIRGINIA, COLORADO AND OHIO.

GOVERNOR ROMNEY NOW FOCUSING ON PENNSYLVANIA - A STATE THAT HASN'T VOTED REPUBLICAN IN 20 YEARS.

Presidential Nominee 1:18-1:29

"I can't wait for us to get started, he's hoping we'll settle, American's don't settle we build we aspire we dream, we listen to that voice that says we can do better."

ALL ROADS LEAD BACK HERE TO OHIO. BOTH CANDIDATES WILL SPEND PART OF THEIR FINAL DAY CAMPAIGNING IN THE BUCKEYE STATE.

I'M TRACIE POTTS IN CINCINNATI, OHIO - BACK TO YOU. Return to index of stories...


OBAMA OFFICE BREAK IN-VOWIPE


IN LEE COUNTY,

DEPUTIES ARE LOOKING FOR A MAN THEY SAY BROKE INTO THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN OFFICE IN FORT MYERS.

HERE'S THE SURVIELLANCE VIDEO.

DEPUTIES CALL THIS MAN A PERSON OF INTEREST.

THEY WANT TO TALK WITH HIM.

SATURDAY MORNING, AN EMPLOYEE SHOWED UP AT THE OFFICE ON GLADIOLUS AND SAW THE FRONT DOOR WAS SHATTERED.

THE ONLY THING STOLEN WAS AN ENVELOPE FILLED WITH CASH. Return to index of stories...


OBAMA OFFICE BREAK IN-SOTVO


Kate Duffy, Volunteer at office 41:51 "No computers were taken, there was no graffiti no messing with our posters or anything like that basically whoever it was broke the door through a brick through a window and came in took some petty cash that we had in a drawer."

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


ONLINE VOTING-OC


IT'S A LITTLE TOO LATE TO MAKE IT HAPPEN THIS ELECTION.

BUT SOME SAY WE ARE VERY CLOSE TO A DRAMATIC CHANGE IN THE WAY WE VOTE.

DETAILS FROM CHRIS CLACKUM. Return to index of stories...


ONLINE VOTING-PKG


WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS, THE WAY WE VOTE HAS CHANGED LITTLE.

BUT. ESPECIALLY TO YOUNGER AMERICANS. IT'S TIME TO GO DIGITAL WITH DEMOCRACY.

"they're use to picking up their phone and voting for American Idol and they all question.'Why can't we do this for the Presidency.why can't we do this for senate races and others"

HOWEVER, CITRIX INTERNET SECURITY EXPERT KURT ROEMER. THINKS THE POSSIBILITY OF A HACKED VOTE IS KEEPING US FROM EMBRACING THE CONCEPT OF AN E-VOTE.

"Today it would be a recipe for chaos because there's way too many ways for someone to subvert the voting process"

WHILE OTHER INTERNET EXPERTS.LIKE MCAFEE'S PAT CALHOUN. ARGUE ONLINE VOTING IS ALREADY A REALITY ELSEWHERE. SO, WHY NOT HERE.

"The technology is available.it simply needs to be leveraged properly to make e-voting successful"

THAT TECHNOLOGY IS A NATIONAL, GOVERNMENT-RUN, DIGITAL I-D REQUIRED RIGHT NOW OF MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY. AND OTHER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.

"It's essentially a digital representation of you who are and it's signed.it's validated by the government. So, it cannot be replicated.it can't be forged 0307"

BUT THAT MAY BE ITS BIGGEST HURDLE.

ANY TALK OF NATIONAL I-D'S AND PRIVACY EXPERTS USUALLY SCREAM BIG BROTHER. WHICH PROBABLY EXPLAINS THE CURRENT IMPASSE OVER E-VOTING.

"The balance at this point has really swung towards privacy and not having a national i-d"

SO, CONTINUE BANK AND BUY ONLINE.BUT FOR NOW.YOU WON'T BE VOTING THERE.

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


FARMWORKER STRIKE-3 SS 2 CG


-BETTER WORK CONDITIONS AND BETTER PAY-

THAT'S THE REQUEST LOCAL FARMERS ARE SENDING TO PUBLIX.

THE COALITION OF IMMOKALEE WORKERS VOICED THEIR CONCERNS OUTSIDE THE NEW PUBLIX IN NORTH FORT MYERS THIS WEEKEND.

THEY WANT PUBLIX TO SIGN A FAIR FOOD AGREEMENT THAT WOULD PROVIDE BASIC LABOR PROTECTION.

AND PAY WORKERS AN ADDITIONAL PENNY PER POUND FOR THE FOOD THEY PICK.

PUBLIX ISSUED THIS STATEMENT.

"WE BELIEVE IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL OUR SUPPLIERS INCLUDING FLORIDA FARMERS WHO GROW TOMATOES AND OTHER PRODUCE -

TO MANAGE THEIR OWN WORKFORCE INCLUDING PAYING WAGES AND PROVIDING WORK CONDITIONS THAT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS." Return to index of stories...


STRANDED IN SANDY-VOWIPE


A WOMAN FROM LEHIGH ACRES WAS STRANDED IN NEW JERSEY DURING SUPERSTORM SANDY.

TODAY SHE'S HOME SAFELY.

ASHLEY HOWARD ARRIVED IN NEW YORK FOUR DAYS BEFORE THE STORM MADE LANDFALL.

SHE WAS SCHEDULED TO LEAVE LAST MONDAY.

DAYS OF DELAYS AND CANCELLED FLIGHTS KEPT THAT FROM HAPPENING.

SHE AND A FRIEND TOOK SHELTER IN A NEW JERSEY HOTEL.

HOWARD SAYS IT'S HARD TO MOVE PAST THE ORDEAL. Return to index of stories...


STRANDED IN SANDY-SOTVO OC


For me to just up and leave, I feel kind of guilty because I seen the damage that it did. So, I'm here and I got away from it. But all those people with the aftermath they gave to go through you know it's just hurts.

HOWARD FINALLY GOT A FLIGHT FRIDAY.

AND ON A SIDE NOTE,

KIDS IN NEW JERSEY WILL CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN TONIGHT!

DAMAGE FROM SANDY PUT THE FESTIVITIES ON HOLD. Return to index of stories...


TEASE FOUR-2 SHOT


GOING TO NEW HEIGHTS THIS AFTERNOON - LITERALLY.

ALL THANKS TO NEW MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY.

I hope we push the boundaries of the research and the leg are capable of.

IN THREE MINUTES MEET THE BIONIC MAN.

AND CHECK OUT THE CLIMB HE'S TAKING, THAT WOULD BE A CHALLENGE FOR ANY OF US.

AND WITH ONE DAY UNTIL ELECTION - HOW ARE THE CAMPAIGN WIVES HOLDING UP?

WE'LL TAKE A SPECIAL LOOK AT FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA AND MITT ROMNEY'S WIFE ANN.

BUT FIRST HERE'S JIM. Return to index of stories...


TZ4 A) BIONIC MAN-SOTVO


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TZ4 B) CAMPAIGN WIVES-VO


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BIONIC MAN-CLIP 2 SHOT


THE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY WE SEE TODAY IS DOWNRIGHT AMAZING.

A MAN IN SEATTLE HAS A NEW LEG AFTER A MOTORCYCLE CRASH.

HE PUTS IT TO THE TEST AT CHICAGO'S WILLIS TOWER.

THERESA GUTIERREZ REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


BIONIC MAN-PKG


--REPORTER PKG-AS FOLLOWS --

SEATTLE RESIDENT ZAC VAWTER LOST HIS RIGHT LEG IN A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT THREE-YEARS-AGO.

VAWTER, A REHABILITATION INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO PARTICIPANT WILL CLIMB 103 FLOORS OF THE WILLIS TOWER ON SUNDAY AT THE FOURTH ANNUAL SKYRISE EVENT USING THE FIRST "BIONIC LEG" A NEURAL-CONTROLLED PROSTHETIC LEG DRIVEN BY HIS OWN THOUGHTS.

Zac Vawter/Will Climb Willis Tower Stairs: It feels awesome. It is a dramatic improvement over my normal prosthetic.

THE ONE OF A KIND PROSTHETIC LEG HAS A POWERED KNEE AND ANKLE. WHAT MAKES IT BIONIC IS THAT IT INTERACTS WITH HIM. WHEN VAWTER PUSHES ON THE DEVICE TO STAND-UP. THE DEVICE READS HIS INTENT AND PUSHES BACK ON HIM PROPELLING HIM UP

The hardware is amazing, it's there, it is something exciting and fun and I hope we push the boundaries of the research and the leg are capable of.

Levi Hargrove/Rehabilitation Institute Of Chicago: No one has ever used the nuero signals for leg control and it's also really advanced hardware.

Theresa Gutierrez: The computer program on the screen is used to monitor Zac and the bionic leg.

Levi Hargrove Research Scientist At Ric: We record all the data on a computer and teach the small micro computer what it looks like.

CLOSE TO THREE -THOUSAND INDIVIDUALS WILL CLIMB THE 103 FLIGHTS OF STAIRS OF WILLIS TOWER OR HAND CYCLE THE EQUIVALENT ON SUNDAY MORNING.

I'm excited to help with the fundraiser. Return to index of stories...


BIONIC MAN-TRX VOTOPS


THERESA GUTIERREZ REPORTING.

HERE'S A LOOK AT VAWTER'S CLIMB UP THE WILLIS TOWER.

A WHOPPING 103 FLIGHTS OF STAIRS!

RESEARCHERS CHEERED HIM ON DURING THE CLIMB.

IT WAS THE BIONIC LEG'S FIRST TEST IN PUBLIC.

ABOUT 27-HUNDRED PEOPLE TOOK PART IN THE CLIMB. 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.

Our stretch of pleasant weather continues this Monday, but a strong cool front will bring some considerable changes to Southwest Florida by Election Day.

Before we get to the big changes coming this week, let's focus on how our Monday plays out because we do expect a few changes today. First, you'll notice quite bit more cloud cover today compared to the clear blue skies we had over the weekend.

The reason why is there's a big band of clouds getting carried by the upper-level wind flow right into South Florida. Our sky shouldn't be completely clouded up, and we'll even enjoy partial sunshine. Just don't expect to see those clear blue skies again today.

Aside from the extra cloud cover, our Monday weather looks pretty nice. No rain is in the forecast, and daytime temperatures will be very comfortable with highs projected to climb into the low 80s this afternoon. Humidity will also stay at comfortable levels, and winds will be out of the northwest from 5-10 mph.

Now, on to the big changes we expect to see this week: starting Tuesday, a pretty strong cold front will start having an influence on our weather. The first phase of change comes in the form of some rain as the actual front passes through Southwest Florida. We expect some widely scattered showers and perhaps even a storm or two to move through Tuesday afternoon. Rain chances won't be too impressive, but roughly 30-40% of us will see a passing shower.

By Wednesday, another cool air mass will settle over Southwest Florida, and some forecast models point to this being the coolest air we've had around here so far this season. As the cool, dry air comes rushing in Wednesday, temperatures will struggle to warm into the mid 70s during the afternoon.

Temperatures drop even lower Wednesday night with lows expected to dip into the low 50s across the urban corridor and mid to upper 40s inland.

Daytime temps stay cool again Thursday with highs only reaching the low to mid 70s. By Friday and into the upcoming weekend, temperatures start to moderate again with highs getting back up around 80 degrees. Return to index of stories...


CAMPAIGN WIVES-VO IN PLASMA


WE'VE TALKED A LOT ABOUT PRESIDENTIAL POLITICS THE PAST FEW MONTHS.

FOCUSING HARD ON THE PRESIDENT AND MITT ROMNEY.

TODAY WE'RE LOOKING AT THEIR WIVES TO SEE HOW THEY'RE HOLDING UP WITH ONE DAY TO GO.

SHARYN ALFONSI REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


CAMPAIGN WIVES-PKG


FOR MICHELLE OBAMA AND ANN ROMNEY IT IS THE END OF A LONG GRUELING ROAD.

ANN ROMNEY SOT: IT'S AN EMOTIONAL DAY FOR ME BECAUSE I WISH I COULD TELL

YOU WHAT I'VE LEARNED ON THE ROAD.

THEY'VE BEEN THERE EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. FROM THE PHOTO-OPS

ANN ROMNEY NATS: MAY I INTRODUCE YOU TO

TO THE STUMP SPEECHES

ANN ROMNEY NATS: THIS IS OUR TIME

TO THE CONVENTIONS

NATS OBAMA DNC: MICHELLE, I LOVE YOU. / WHAT A LUCKY MAN I AM.

NATS ROMNEY RNC: ANN WOULD HAVE SUCCEED AT ANYTHING SHE WANTED TO DO.

FOR MORE THAN A YEAR BOTH WOMEN

DISPLAYING EQUAL PARTS CHARM.

MICHELLE OBAMA NATS: I LOVE YOU SO MUCH

AND STEELY ENDURANCE.

ANN ROMNEY SOT: WE'VE BEEN IN SO MANY OF YOUR COMMUNITIES

MICHELLE OBAMA HAS BEEN A KEY FUNDRAISER FOR HER HUSBAND.CAMPAIGNING AT 191

EVENTS.

MICHELLE OBAMA NATS: IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU'RE FIRED UP AND READY TO GO.

ANN ROMNEY HAS BEEN A REGULAR ON THE TRAIL TOO. JUST THIS WEEKEND,

APPEARING IN FIVE KEY SWING STATES. AN EXHAUSTIVE, EMOTIONAL TIME.

ANN ROMNEY SOT: THAT IS AMAZING TO WALK IN AND HAVE THIS KIND OF EMOTION

COME TO US. IT MAKES ME BELIEVE WE CAN WIN COLORADO.

THROUGHOUT THE CAMPAIGN, BOTH WOMEN HAVE TRIED TO SHOW VOTERS THE "OTHER

SIDE" OF THEIR HUSBANDS.

STRAHAN SOT: WHAT DOES MITT WEAR TO BED?

MITT ROMNEY SOT: I THINK THE BEST ANSWER IS AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE

ANN ROMNEY SOT: I THINK WE'LL GO WITH THAT

KELLY RIPPA SOT: FIRST PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE WAS ON YOUR 20TH WEDDING

ANNIVERSARY.

MICHELLE OBAMA: GO FIGURE

KELLY RIPPA SOT: AND HERE'S YOUR WEDDING PHOTO THAT WE'RE SHOWING RIGHT NOW

AND THE TWO OF YOU LOOK EXACTLY THE SAME.

MICHELLE OBAMA: OH, HE'S A LOT MORE GREY

MICHELLE OBAMA AND ANN ROMNEY PRAISED FOR THEIR WIT, INTELLIGENCEAND EVEN

WISE FASHION CHOICES. BOTH ALSO ENJOY HIGHER FAVORABILITY RATINGS THAN

THEIR HUSBANDS. NOW WITH MANY SAYING THE RACE IS TOO CLOSE TO CALL

UNFORTUNATELY FOR THE CAMPAIGNS NEITHER WOMAN IS ON THE BALLOT. Return to index of stories...


CANDIDATES MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL-OC


SHARYN ALFONSI REPORTING.

TONIGHT'S NFL ACTION WILL GET A DOSE OF POLITICS.

BOTH THE PRESIDENT AND MITT ROMNEY ARE TAPING INTERVIEWS TO AIR DURING THE GAME.

CHRIS BERMAN FROM E-S-P-N WILL RECORD TONIGHT'S INTERVIEWS THAT WILL AIR DURING HALF-TIME. Return to index of stories...


MATH CAUSES PHYSICAL PAIN-2 SHOT VO


KEEP THIS IN MIND NEXT TIME YOU BALANCE THE CHECKBOOK.

RESEARCHERS BELIEVE *SOME PEOPLE EXPERIENCE PHYSICAL PAIN WHEN IT COMES TO MATH.

A NEW STUDY SAYS PEOPLE SOLVING TOUGH EQUATIONS SHOWED THE SAME BRAIN ACTIVITY LINKED TO THE SENSATION OF PAIN.

THAT ACTIVITY WAS EVEN GREATER FOR THOSE SUBJECTS WHO ADMIT TO HAVING A FEAR OF MATH.

MORE RESEARCH IS NEEDED. Return to index of stories...


STOCKING FOR THE TROOPS-2SHOT VO SS WIPE


THE CLOCK IS TICKING!

49 DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS!

THE AMERICAN RED CROSS PLANS TO SEND ONE THOUSAND STUFFED STOCKINGS TO OUR TROOPS IN AFGHANISTAN.

THEY NEED YOUR HELP MAKING SURE THEY'RE FILLED.

TODAY UNTIL 4 PM YOU CAN DROP OFF DONATIONS LIKE INSTANT COFFEE, DOMINOS AND HYGENE PRODUCTS.

VOLUNTEERS WILL SHIP THE STOCKINGS TO AFGHANISTAN IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS. Return to index of stories...


STOCKING FOR THE TROOPS-SOTVO


"We have service men and women who maybe don't have the best family life, don't have a good support group, they don't get packages. This might be the only thing they get this year for the holidays."

WE HAVE BOTH LEE AND COLLIER RED CROSS LOCATIONS ON OUR WEBSITE AT NBC DASH TWO DOT COM. Return to index of stories...


TASTE OF THE TOWN-2 SHOT VOWIPE


DID YOU GET A CHANCE TO HIT DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS THIS WEEKEND?

MANY PEOPLE TURNED OUT FOR SOME OF THE BEST FOOD IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA!

THERE WERE BIG CROWDS FOR THE ANNUAL JUNIOR LEAGUE'S 'TASTE OF THE TOWN' OF FORT MYERS.

FOLKS TRIED EVERYTHING FROM RIBS AND PIZZA, TO DESSERT.

THE EVENT RAISED THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR THE HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK. Return to index of stories...


TASTE OF THE TOWN-SOTVO


CHRIS ROBINSON/ HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK

16:14 we have the harry chapin food bank working with the junior league to take the mobile food pantry to the franklin paerk elementary school and feed the kids in the jr park elementary school and the entire franklin park community."

MONEY RAISED ALSO GOES TO BACKPACK PROGRAMS AND DRESS FOR SUCCESS EVENTS.

IT ALSO LETS THE JUNIOR LEAGUE MENTOR AT-RISK GIRLS IN DETENTION. Return to index of stories...


COMING UP @ 4-CLIP


TOMORROW IS YOUR FINAL CHANCE TO MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT THIS ELECTION.

AFTER FLORIDIANS BROKE RECORDS WITH EARLY VOTING, NBC-2 LAYS OUT EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW IF YOU'RE HEADING TO THE POLLS TOMORROW.

PLUS - NOVEMBER MEANS BIG SAVINGS IF YOU KNOW WHERE TO LOOK.

THE DEEP DISCOUNTS YOU CAN SNAG THIS MONTH.

AND - MANY PEOPLE ARE ATTACHED TO THEIR CELL PHONE BUT DOCTORS SAY IT CAN TURN INTO A MEDICAL PROBLEM.

FIRST AT FOUR - THE HEALTH FALLOUT FROM TOO MUCH CONNECTION.

WE'LL BE RIGHT BACK. Return to index of stories...


A) users guide to election day-VOTOPS-WIPE


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B) november deals-VOTOPS-WIPE


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C) cell phone phobia-VOTOPS WIPE


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DR. OZ LOOKLIVE TEASE-SOTTOPS


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POLITICS TODAY-TRXVO TOPS


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

WE'RE JUST ONE DAY AWAY FROM ELECTION DAY!

BOTH CANDIDATES ARE BUSY WITH THEIR FINAL DAY OF CAMPAIGNING TODAY.

AND NATIONAL POLLS CONTINUE TO SHOW THE RACE FOR THE WHITEHOUSE IN A VIRTUAL DEAD HEAT. Return to index of stories...


LEHIGH DEATH INVESTIGATION CLIFTON LIVE-SSTOPS-VO


HERE AT HOME, DEPUTIES ARE INVESTIGATING THE DEATH OF THIS MAN.

48 YEAR OLD MARK HOLM

HE WAS FOUND SHOT AT HIS HOME IN THE 29-HUNDRED BLOCK OF 51ST STREET SOUTHWEST IN LEHIGH ACRES AROUND 10 LAST NIGHT.

RIGHT NOW, INVESTIGATORS ARE CALLING THIS A DOMESTIC INCIDENT. Return to index of stories...


CAPE DREDGING ALEX LIVE-VOTOPS


600-THOUSAND DOLLARS OF EQUIPMENT IS MAKING IT'S WAY TO THE CAPE CORAL YACHT CLUB.

IT'S PART OF A DREDGING PROJECT THAT WILL REMOVE A FOOT OF FILL FROM THE CANALS AROUND WHAT'S KNOWN AS REDFISH POINT AND THE NORMANDY CANAL.

THE PROJECT WILL LAST 5 MONTHS AND SHOULD HAVE NO IMPACT ON USE OF THE BEACH OR BOAT LAUNCH. Return to index of stories...


MARKET WATCH-SATLIVE


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


CLOSE-3-SHOT


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