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KILLED BY LIGHTNING.BUT NOW THE PARENTS OF AN ELEVEN YEAR OLD BOY SAY A LOCAL CHURCH AND SCHOOL IS TO BLAME.
JESSE WATLINGTON DIED BACK IN OCTOBER WHILE RUNNING OUT ONTO THE FIELD FOR FOOTBALL PRACTICE.
BUT NOW THE FAMILY IS SUING.
ALL THIS AS THE CONGREGATION OF MCGREGOR BAPTIST CHURCH CONTINUES TO PRAY FOR THE FAMILY.
NBC2'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS OUTSIDE THE LEE COUNTY COURTHOUSE.
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THEY'RE SAYING JESSE WENT UP 10 MINUTES WITHOUT CPR BECAUSE THE COACHES DIDN'T KNOW HOW,
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THEY CLAIM THERE WASN'T A LIGHTNING DETECTION DEVICE, THEY SAY THE CHILDREN WEREN'T BEING SUPERVISED, THEY ALSO SAY THE SKIES WERE DARK AND THERE WAS AN OBVIOUS STORM COMING IN.
THESE ARE CLAIMS THE CHURCH AND SCHOOL DENIED LAST MONTH.
JESSE WATLINGTON WAS STRUCK IN EARLY OCTOBER WHILE RUNNING OUT TO THE FOOTBALL FIELD WITH HIS TEAMMATES.
ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT THEY WERE BEING LED BY THEIR COACH, BUT THE WATLINGTON'S AND THEIR ATTORNEY ALSO SAY THAT'S NOT TRUE.
THE PASTOR FOR MCGREGOR BAPTIST CHURCH SAID THE SKIES WERE BLUE WHEN THE LIGHTNING HIT.
THE WATLINGTON'S SAY THAT'S NOT TRUE.
DURING THIS WHOLE TRAGEDY, THE WATLINGTON'S RELIED ON THE CHURCH'S PASTOR AS A SPOKES PERSON, MEMORIAL SERVICES WERE ALSO HELD THERE.
THIS IS WHAT THEIR ATTORNEY HAD TO SAY ABOUT THE CHURCH.
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illie Gary, Attorney For Watlingtons
"My clients are real sensitive about not causing animosity with the church, but at the end of the day, we're going to get to the bottom of this."
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WE KNOW THIS IS A MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR LAWSUIT.
AS FOR HOW MUCH THEY WANT IN COMPENSATION FROM THIS SUIT, THE ATTORNEY WOULDN'T SAY.
THE WATLINGTON'S WANT ALL SCHOOLS TO BE EQUIPPED WITH LIGHTNING DETECTION DEVICES, DEFIBRILLATORS AND COACHES TO BE CPR CERTIFIED.
COMING UP AT NOON, WE'LL HEAR FROM JESSE'S FATHER.
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A RIVETING MORNING IN COURT AS ROBERT DUNN - ON TRIAL FOR MURDER AND FACING THE DEATH PENALTY - TELLS THE COURT HE WANTED TO TESTIFY.
DUNN IS ACCUSED OF KILLING HIS ESTRANGED WIFE IN FRONT OF SMALL CHILDREN INSIDE A CAPE CORAL DAYCARE BACK IN JANUARY 2008.
NBC-2'S ELIZABETH BILLINGSLEY IS COVERING THE PROCEEDINGS FOR US AND BRINGS US THE LATEST.
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THE DEFENSE ATTORNEYS STARTED THE DAY - TELLING THE COURT THEY WOULD REST THEIR CASE, AFTER CALLING ONLY ONE WITNESS LATE FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
BUT THEN ROBERT DUNN HAD SOMETHING TO SAY THAT SURPRISED
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I WANT TO TESTIFY.
BUT THE JUDGE REMINDED DUNN OF AN IMPORTANT PRE-TRIAL RULING SHE'D MADE - THAT SHE WOULD ALLOW PROSECUTORS TO USE HIS CONFESSION AGAINST HIM IN COURT.
AFTER TALKING WITH HIS ATTORNEYS - DUNN CHANGED HIS MIND.
I WANT TO PLEAD GUILTY. I DON'T WANT TO TESTIFY.
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THE JUDGE WOULD HAVE TO ACCEPT HIS PLEA, OF COURSE - AND SHE APPEARS TO BE SETTING HIS STATEMENT ASIDE FOR NOW.
THE JURY WILL HEAR CLOSING ARGUMENTS BEGINNING AT 1 O'CLOCK THIS AFTERNOON.
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A THREE YEAR OLD BOY IS FOUND SHOT TO DEATH INSIDE A PORT CHARLOTTE HOME AND NOW DETECTIVES ARE INVESTIGATING.
IT HAPPENED AT THIS HOME ON HUBBARD AVENUE JUST BEFORE 4 O'CLOCK SUNDAY MORNING.
INVESTIGATORS SAY THE TODDLER DIED FROM A GUNSHOT WOUND.AFTER APPARENTLY GETTING A HOLD OF A GUN.
THE CHILD WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL -- WHERE HE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD.
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CINDY BURNS/NEIGHBOR
3:16 I can't imagine losing a child under any circumstance but something like that never enters your mind
DETECTIVES HAVE QUESTIONED THE CHILD'S PARENTS.
SO FAR, NO CHARGES HAVE BEEN FILED.
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Stocks are starting out this abbreviated trading week with some gains. The key averages have risen as investors ride a roller coaster of emotion tied to hopes for resolution of the "fiscal cliff".
YOU'RE LOOKING LIVE AT THE BIG BOARD ON THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE.
AT THIS HOUR THE DOW IS ___________.
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THE TWINKIE MAY NOT BE DEAD AFTER ALL.
TODAY THE OWNERS OF NOW BANKRUPT COMPANY HOSTESS ARE INSIDE A NEW YORK COURTROOM TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF SELLING OFF THE COMPANY'S ASSETS.
EXPERTS SAY ITS LIKELY THAT ANOTHER COMPANY WILL BUY THE BRAND BUT RIGHT NOW FACTORIES FOR THE SNACK FOOD ARE SHUT DOWN AND SUPPLIES ARE DRYING UP ACROSS STORES.
HOSTESS IS THE MAKER OF WONDER BREAD, DING DONGS AND HO HO'S, AND TWINKIES.
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NEW AT ELEVEN.
THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI WILL NOT BE PLAYING FOR THE A-C-C CHAMPIONSHIP OR GOING TO ANY OTHER BOWL GAMES THIS YEAR.
MIAMI IS SELF-IMPOSING A POSTSEASON BAN FOR THE SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR ON ITS FOOTBALL TEAM.
THE SCHOOL IS HOPING TO LESSEN THE HIT OF ANY LOOMING SANCTIONS THAT COULD BE HANDED DOWN BY THE N-C-A-A.
MIAMI'S DECISION EFFECTIVELY ENDS THE ACC'S COASTAL DIVISION RACE; GEORGIA TECH WILL PLAY FLORIDA STATE FOR THE ACC CROWN AND AN ORANGE BOWL BERTH.
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CONGRESSMAN ALLAN WEST APPEARS TO HAVE LOST HIS BID FOR RE-ELECTION HERE IN FLORIDA.
A RECOUNT WAS HELD THIS WEEKEND IN SAINT LUCIE COUNTY, AFTER THE REPUBLICAN CHALLENGED THE RESULTS OF THE 6 ELECTION.
THE ORIGINAL TALLY SHOWED DEMOCRATIC CHALLENGER PATRICK MURPHY HAD WON BY JUST MORE THAN 19 HUNDRED VOTES.
COUNTY OFFICIALS ACTUALLY MISSED A NOON DEADLINE TO FINISH PROCESSING THE 37 THOUSAND BALLOTS IN QUESTION.
SO, WITHOUT ANY CHANGES REPORTED, THE ORIGINAL RESULTS, FAVORING MURPHY, WILL BE CERTIFIED.
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it's not about west it's not about murphy it's about what the integrity of
our vote. We need to fix it and we need to fix it now."
WEST, WAS A FIRST-TERM TEA PARTY FAVORITE AND ONE OF ONLY TWO BLACK REPUBLICANS IN THE HOUSE.
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IS SENATOR MARCO RUBIO ALREADY MAKING A PLAY FOR THE WHITE HOUSE IN 2016?
OVER THE WEEKEND HE SPOKE AT A PARTY FOR IOWA GOVERNOR Terry Branstad FOR HIS 66TH BIRTHDAY.
BUT HE ALSO ADDRESSED THE ECONOMIC TROUBLES FACING THIS COUNTRY.
The fiscal cliff is a complete creation of the political branch in Washington DC. And it's an example once more of a dysfunctional process that threatens our economy and millions of people across our economy.
RUBIO ALSO TOLD AN AUDIENCE THAT HE DOESN'T BELIEVE PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA WON RE-ELECTION BECAUSE THE COUNTRY'S VIEWS HAVE CHANGED SO DRAMATICALLY.
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nats of explosion and fire
BRAND NEW VIDEO AT ELEVEN OF AN EXPLOSION ERUPTING OUTSIDE A BUILDING IN GAZA CITY.
ONE OF THE TARGETS WAS JUST A COUPLE OF BUILDINGS DOWN FROM AN INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION CREW.
ISRAEL'S MILITARY SAYS THEY DO NOT TARGET CIVILIANS AND BLAME HAMAS FOR USING HUMAN SHIELDS NEAR MILITARY TARGETS.
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GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT IS WEIGHING IN ON THE CONFLICT AND IS SHOWING SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL.
SCOTT ISSUED THE STATEMENT IN PART SAYING.LIKE ALL DEMOCRACIES, ISRAEL HAS THE INHERENT RIGHT TO ACT IN SELF-DEFENSE TO END TERRORIST ATTACKS. I STAND FIRMLY WITH OUR ALLY ISRAEL AND OFFER MY CONTINUED PRAYERS FOR PEACE AND SECURITY."
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DID YOU BUY THE NEW APPLE I-PHONE?
WELL THERE'S WORD THAT APPLE IS READY TO RELEASE ANOTHER MODEL.
THE CHINA TIMES CLAIMS APPLE IS WORKING ON A SO-CALLED IPHONE 5-S FOR THE FIRST HALF OF 2013.
APPLE HAS NEVER INTRODUCED A NEW IPHONE LESS THAN A YEAR AFTER RELEASING A MODEL.
THE REPORT DOESN'T GIVE SPECIFICS ON ANY NEW FEATURES.
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GAS RATIONING WILL CONTINUE IN NEW YORK CITY THROUGH THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY.
NEW YORK MAYOR MICHAEL BLOOMBERG PUT GAS RATIONING INTO EFFECT AFTER HURRICANE SANDY DEVASTATED PARTS OF THE CITY.
MOTORISTS BEGAN USING THE ODD-EVEN LICENSE PLATE SYSTEM ON NOVEMBER 9TH TO HELP EASE THE LONG LINES AT GAS STATIONS.
MAYOR BLOOMBERG SAYS 30-PERCENT OF STATIONS ARE STILL CLOSED SO GAS RATIONING WILL CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY.
RATIONING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT IN NEW JERSEY AND LONG ISLAND.
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GAS PRICES ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE HOLDING STEADY.
NEW NUMBERS OUT TODAY SHOW THE NATIONAL AVERAGE PRICE FOR A GALLON OF REGULAR IS NOW AT $3.42.
THAT'S DOWN A PENNY FROM THIS TIME LAST WEEK.
STATE WIDE DRIVERS ARE PAYING ON AVERAGE $3.33.
HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WE'RE PAYING $3.38.
THATS MORE THAN THIRTY CENTS CHEAPER THAN LAST YEAR.
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THE FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM TOOK TO THE NATIONAL STAGE.
from side to side.thompson with a deep three
THE EAGLES WENT TO DUKE TO PLAY THE NATIONALLY RANKED BLUE DEVILS.AT ONE TIME THEY EVEN LEAD 27 TO 24 IN THE FIRST HALF.
BUT DUKE PROVED TO BE TOO POWERFUL AND EVENTUALLY RE-TOOK THE LEAD AND WON THE GAME 88 TO 67.
THE WIN WAS DUKE'S SCHOOL-RECORD 96TH CONSECUTIVE, NON-CONFERENCE HOME VICTORY.
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CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE AND CAUGHT ON CAMERA.
also two media centers.boom
ANDERSON COOPER GETS A LITTLE TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT WHILE COVERING THE CONFLICT IN GAZA SEE WHAT HE DID AFTERWARDS.
PLUS ITS NO JOKE.ALL NEW IN THE B BLOCK WHY A POLICE OFFICER AND A CLOWN ARE GOING AT IT ON A CITY CORNER.
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WEATHER IS COMING UP.
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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.
Monday's shaping up to be a delightful, beautiful day across Southwest Florida.
We're starting off a bit chilly this morning as a result of some cool air that started seeping in overnight; morning temperatures are starting out in the mid to upper 50s, but as we go through the day, temperatures will warm nicely into the mid to upper 70s during the afternoon.
For the most part, sunshine will dominate our sky today, and we don't expect those pesky low clouds to build in as we've seen with previous mornings. Some patchy clouds will likely develop through the afternoon, but sunshine will prevail.
A cool northerly breeze will be pretty noticeable through the day, at times gusting up to 15-20 mph. The north wind will keep some dry air flowing into Southwest Florida, which will keep humidity levels pretty comfortable for us.
It looks like we're in store for another clear, chilly night as temperatures cool into the mid to upper 50s by Tuesday morning.
With a partly cloudy sky in play through Tuesday, afternoon temperatures will warm back into the upper 70s.
The next weather system coming our way will swing through without much fanfare late Tuesday into Wednesday morning. We may see a brief uptick in cloud cover Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night, but that's about it. Think of this system as just a reinforcing shot of cool, dry air. Humidity will start dropping through the day Wednesday, and temperatures won't be too far behind.
Temperatures Wednesday afternoon will warm comfortably into the mid to upper 70s, and by Wednesday night, the chill returns across Southwest Florida as temperatures fall back into the low to mid 50s.
Thanksgiving Day will be quite lovely. Conditions will be a little cool early in the morning, but by the afternoon, daytime highs will climb into the mid 70s.
For those planning to hit the stores for some Black Friday deals, Friday's forecast also looks good. We'll enjoy sunny, cool and refreshing weather with highs in the upper 70s and no chance of rain.
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CHECK THIS SCENE OUT FROM DOWN UNDER.
AN AMAZING WATERSPOUT FORMS OFF THE COAST OF AUSTRALIA.
YOU CAN SEE THE FUNNEL CLOUD CHURNING IN THE WATER.
JUST THE DAY BEFORE HIGH WIND GUSTS DID CAUSE DAMAGE TO SEVERAL HOMES ALONG THE COAST.
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ALL NEW IN THE B BLOCK.MORE MUST SEE VIDEO.
TAKE A LOOK.A BIZARRE FIGHT BETWEEN A POLICE OFFICER AND A CLOWN CAUGHT ON CAMERA HAS GONE VIRAL.
THE CLOWN IS A FIXTURE OUTSIDE MILWAUKEE CITY GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS AND IS CONSIDERED A COMMUNITY ACTIVIST.
CHRISTINA PALLADINO SHOWS US HOW THE COP AND CLOWN GOT INTO IT.
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IT'S THE TYPE OF EYEWITNESS VIDEO THAT IS BOUND TO BE A WEB SENSATION.
A LOCAL MAN DRESSED AS A CLOWN GETTING INTO A BRAWL WITH A MILWAUKEE POLICE OFFICER.
AND THE INCIDENT IS ALL CAUGHT ON CAMERA.
"I pulled up to the stop-light on the corner of Water and Wells, and I kind of happened to look to my right because there was a little bit of movement of a police officer approaching this man kind of dressed as a clown, but you couldn't really tell. It was really weird."
MITCH SAYS HE COULDN'T BELIEVE WHAT HE WAS SEEING , HE THOUGHT QUICKLY TO PULL OUT HIS PHONE AND PRESS RECORD.
"What's going through my head is a cop beating up a clown. How can I not capture this video and show it to all my friends?" So I had to whip out my phone and hit on video."
THE MAN DRESSED AS A CLOWN IS A LOCAL ACTIVIST OFTEN SPOTTED OUTSIDE GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, FRIDAY HE WAS OUTSIDE CITY HALL. POLICE WOULDN'T GO ON CAMERA BUT SAY THEY RECEIVED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS THE MAN WAS CHASING CARS WITH A SQUIRT GUN.
WHEN POLICE ARRIVED, THEY SAID THE CLOWN RESISTED ARREST.
"The officer reached for him, and then all of a sudden, the next thing you know, they're on the ground, tussling and rolling around. the officer started punching him, and then another officer showed up, and it looked like they were about to arrest him. It was pretty funny. The clown was resisting, so the cop needed to do what he needed to do to make sure he was safe."
MITCH SAYS HE JUST HAPPENED TO BE IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME.
"It was funny to witness, probably not so fun for the clown, but as a spectator, it was pretty entertaining."
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CHRISTINA PALLADINO REPORTING.
THE CLOWN WAS ARRESTED AND FACES CHARGES OF DISORDERLY CONDUCT AND RESISTING ARREST.
THE OFFICERS INVOLVED WERE NOT HURT.
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A TOWERING INFERNO CAUGHT ON CAMERA.
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS 34-STORY RESIDENTIAL TOWER IN DUBAI THAT ERUPTED IN FLAMES.
THE FIRE LEAPT FROM THE UPPER FLOORS OF THE TOWER, WHICH WAS PART OF A DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH-RISE APARTMENT BUILDINGS AND SHOPS.
NOBODY WAS HURT.
FIREFIGHTERS WERE EVENTUALLY ABLE TO BRING THE BLAZE UNDER CONTROL.
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bleep.look at that.it blew up.sure did
A GROUP OF FISHERMEN CAUGHT PART OF AN OIL RIG EXPLOSION ON VIDEO.
A FILM CREW TAPING AN EPISODE OF SPORT FISHING TELEVISION SAW THE EXPLOSION.
THE EXPLOSION 20 MILES OFF THE COAST OF GRAND ISLE, LOUISIANA, KILLED AT LEAST ONE PERSON ON FRIDAY.
TWO WORKERS WENT MISSING ONE WAS FOUND DEAD ON THE SEA FLOOR UNDER THE PLATFORM.
ELEVEN OTHER PEOPLE WERE INJURED.
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also two media centers.boom.whoa that was a rather large explosion
CNN'S ANDERSON COOPER GETS A SCARE ON LIVE TELEVISION.
WHILE COVERING THE ESCALATING VIOLENCE BETWEEN GAZA AND ISRAEL HE HAD TO DUCK FOR COVER.
COOPER WENT ON AFTER A BIT TO CONTINUE HIS REPORT, LOOKING DOWN ON THE STREET FOR ANY SIGNS OF WHAT MAY HAVE BEEN HIT.
HE EVENTUALLY SAID HE SAW AN AMBULANCE.
COOPER ALSO WENT TO PICK UP HIS PROTECTIVE GEAR, BUT DIDN'T PUT IT ON.
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TIME IS TICKING UNTIL BLACK FRIDAY.
BUT THOSE PLANS MAY BE PUT ON HOLD FOR SHOPPERS AT ONE VERY POPULAR STORE.
WHY WORKERS MAY BE TRYING TO DERAIL THE SHOPPING FIESTA.
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THE BLACK FRIDAY COUNTDOWN BEGINS.
WITH SEVERAL RETAILERS OPENING UP THURSDAY. WORKERS AT WAL-MART ARE
REBELLING AGAINST A PLAN TO DO JUST THAT.
BIANNA GOLODRYGA TAKES A LOOK.
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TRACK #1 - 12 SECOND DURATION
THE COUNTRY'S BIGGEST RETAILER MAY BE IN FOR A BLACK FRIDAY BLACKOUT.WAL-
MART WORKERS AT 1 THOUSAND LOCATIONS, ANGRY THAT STORES ARE OPENING AT 8P ON
THANKSGIVING- ARE PLANNING TO STRIKE.
TRACK #2 - 7 SECOND DURATION
AND IN CITIES LIKE CHICAGO, DALLAS, MIAMI, MILWAUKEE AND LOS ANGELES IT
COULD HAPPEN AS EARLY AS TODAY
NATS cheering and clapping
TRACK #3 - 4.5 SECOND DURATION
MEANWHILE BEST BUY EMPLOYEES ARE FIRING UP FOR THE BIG DAY WITH TRAINING
DRILLS
SOT BEST BUY SALESMAN: "This is what I live for. This is what I love to do."
TRACK #4 - 9 SECOND DURATION
IN PLACES LIKE WISCONSIN, CALIFORNIA AND FLORIDA, SHOPPERS HAVE ALREADY
STARTED CAMPING OUTSOME EVEN PLANNING TO EATTHANKSGIVING DINNER *IN LINE*
SOT BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPER: "Mom comes out with the china and plates and we
have everything you'd have on a Thanksgiving table."
TRACK #5 - 11 SECOND DURATION
THESE EARLY BIRDS ARE READY TO POUNCE ON DOOR BUSTING DEALS ON THE HOTTEST
HOLIDAY PRODUCTS FROM78 DOLLAR FLAT SCREEN TVS AT WALMART TO 100 DOLLAR
DIGITAL CAMERAS AT TARGET.
SOT MICHELLE MADHOK / RETAIL EXPERT: "Electronics are going to be huge again
. There's the iPad mini that everybody wants, the iPhone 5 and for the kids
there's the Leap Pad 2 which is like an iPad for kids."
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NEW AT ELEVEN.IF YOU VOTED FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA YOU'RE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE ONE BUSINESS.
it's a STORY YOU'LL JUST HAVE TO SEE.WHY ONE BUSINESS OWNER IS TELLING HALF OF THE COUNTRY TO STAY AWAY.
PLUS DOLPHINS BEING KILLED ALONG THE GULF OF MEXICO.
NOW INVESTIGATORS HAVE SOME MAJOR QUESTIONS.
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confirmed - trial stayed until competency determined
confirmed - judge will be seeking at least one, possibly two mental health professionals to evaluate Dunn before Monday. Jurors will be asked to return Monday at noon. Monday morning will be a hearing on Dunn's mental competency.
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NEW AT ELEVEN.SOME ONE IS KILLING AND MAIMING DOLPHINS ALONG THE GULF OF MEXICO.
INVESTIGATORS SAY THE ACTS ARE CRUEL AND UNSPEAKABLE.
JOHN SCHRIFFEN REPORTS FROM THE MISSISSIPPI COAST.
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THIS MORNING INVESTIGATORS ALONG THE GULF COAST ARE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHO
IS VICIOUSLY MUTILATING AND KILLING DOLPHINS. AFTER A STRING OF
DISTURBING ATTACKS HERE.
21:17:55
MS: animals with bullets in them we have seen animals with their tails cut
off we've seen animals with their jaws cut off so its really heartbreaking
to see such senseless violence.
MOBY SOLANGI, ONE OF THE LEAD INVESTIGATORS, SAYS OVER THE PAST TWO WEEKS
AUTHORITIES HAVE FOUND FOUR DOLPHINS / EITHER FLOATING IN THE WATER OR
WASHED UP ON BEACHES FROM LOUISIANA TO ALABAMA.INCLUDING ONE FOUND THURSDAY
ON MISSISSIPPI'S SHIP ISLAND
21:21:24 JS: what kind of person would do this?
MS: no normal person would kill senselessly and then mutilate this kind of
something you hear in horror stories
THE ANIMALS HAVE BEEN BROUGHT HERE TO THE INSTITUTE FOR MARINE MAMAL STUDIES
IN GULF PORT, MISSISSIPPI. INVESTIGATORS HOPE AUTOPSIES WILL DETERMINE NOT
JUST HOW THE DOLPHINS DIED, AND WHETHER THEY WERE TORTURED FIRST.
NATS kiss from dolphin
WHAT MAKES THIS EVEN MORE INCOMPREHENSIBLE TO SCIENTISTSIS THAT DOLPHINS
POSE NO THREAT TO US
SOT they love to be rubbed on this is the nice little belly rub for him
DOLPHINS ARE HIGHLY INTELLIGENT -- SECOND ONLY TO PEOPLE BUT THEY ARE ALSO A
VERY ACCEPTING SPECIES
STAND UP 19:48:11 JS: they just love human interaction
AND THAT HAS EXPERTS HERE CONCERNED. THEY ARE AFRAID WHOEVER IS RESPONSIBLE
FOR THESE ATTACKS IS TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THOSE FRIENDLY INSTINCTS.
Moby Solangi / president and director INSTITUTE FOR MARINE MAMAL
21:19:33
MS: they are very curios animals and when they come close to boats you have
someone using them as target practice
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A MYSTERY IS GROWING AS A MONKEY IS FOUND BEATEN TO DEATH FOLLOWING A BREAK IN AT A ZOO.
OVER THE WEEKEND THE BODY OF A MALE PATAS MONKEY WAS FOUND NEAR THE ENCLOSURE AT THE BOISE, IDAHO ZOO.
A NECROPSY SHOWED IT DIED FROM BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA.
THE ANIMAL WAS FOUND AFTER POLICE REPORTED A BREAK IN AT THE ZOO.
ZOO WORKERS SAY THEY ARE MOURNING THE LOSS.
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There's no reason for this to happen so everyone here is taking it
very hard. the zoo staff was very upset. lots of tears and lots of
confusion. Anger
SO FAR NO ARRESTS HAVE BEEN MADE.
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THE WOMAN AT THE CENTER OF THE DAVID PETRAEUS SCANDAL IS BACK HOME IN CHARLOTTE
PAULA BROADWELL AND HER FAMILY RETURNED TO THEIR HOME OVER THE WEEKEND FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE WORD OF HER AFFAIR WITH THE FORMER C-I-A DIRECTOR BROKE LAST WEEK.
THESE ARE NEW PHOTOS.
AS YOU CAN SEE IN THIS PHOTO, PAULA'S HUSBAND IS SEEN UNPACKING GROCERIES FROM THEIR S-U-V.
NEITHER ADDRESSED THE MEDIA.
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NEW AT ELEVEN.
A WOMAN WHO LOST A COURT CASE IS ACCUSED OF TAKING OUT HER ANGER ON A FLORIDA COURT HOUSE.
POLICE ARRESTED A 35-YEAR-OLD JACKSONVILLE WOMAN.
POLICE SAY SHE SPRAY PAINTED WORDS ON THE SIDEWALK OUT FRONT -- AND LETTERS ON THE COLUMNS.
IT TOOK 3 HOURS FOR CITY WORKERS TO CLEAN IT UP.
SHE WAS RECENTLY SERVED WITH AN INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST HER EX-HUSBAND AND THEIR SON.
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220-THOUSAND PORTABLE SLEEP TENTS FOR INFANTS AND SMALL CHILDREN ARE BEING VOLUNTARILY RECALLED BECAUSE OF A SAFETY HAZARD.
THE RECALL OF THE PEAPOD AND PEAPOD PLUS TRAVEL BEDS TOOK PLACE IN PART, AFTER A 5-MONTH OLD BOY WAS FOUND DEAD LAST YEAR WITH HIS FACE PRESSED AGAINST THE WALL OF THE TENT.
THE TRAVEL TENTS WERE SOLD ONLINE AT AMAZON DOT COM FROM JANUARY 2005 UNTIL NOW.
THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION SAID THE TENTS HAVE A ZIPPERED SIDE AND AN INFLATABLE AIR MATTRESS THAT FITS INTO A ZIPPERED POCKET.
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FOR THE FIRST TIME, JAGUARS AND LAND ROVERS WILL BE BUILT IN CHINA.
THE BRITISH COMPANY'S NEW FACTORY NEAR SHANGHAI WILL INCLUDE A RESEARCH CENTRE AND AN ENGINE PRODUCTION FACILITY.
IT'LL ALSO BE THE HOME OF A NEW LINE OF VEHICLES AIMED AT THE CHINESE MARKET.
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HIGHLY RADIOACTIVE FISH ARE BEING FOUND IN THE PACIFIC OCEAN.
THE FISH WERE FOUND SOME 12 MILES FROM THE CRIPPLED FUKISHIMA NUCLEAR POWER PLANT IN JAPAN.
THEY HAVE 258 TIMES THE COUNTRY'S LEGAL RADIATION LIMIT.
RESEARCHERS BELIEVE THAT THE FISH BECAME IRRADIATED AFTER ACCIDENTALLY EATING SOIL.
THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME RADIOACTIVE FISH HAVE BEEN FOUND NEAR THE PLANT, BUT THIS IS THE HIGHEST RADIOACTIVE LEVEL FOUND TO DATE.
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PRESIDENT OBAMA'S HISTORIC VISIT TO MYANMAR LASTED SOME SIX HOURS.
THE PRESIDENT IS THE FIRST COMMANDER IN CHIEF TO VISIT THE ONCE ISOLATED COUNTRY.
FOR DECADES MYANMAR, ALSO KNOWN AS BURMA, WAS RULED BY A MILITARY JUNTA.
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This nation that's been so isolated, can show the world the power of a new
beginning. And demonstrate once again that the journey to democracy goes
hand in hand with development."
THE PRESIDENT CONTINUED TO CAMBODIA BECOMING THE FIRST U-S PRESIDENT TO VISIT THAT COUNTRY.
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IF YOU VOTED FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA YOU WON'T BE WELCOME INSIDE ONE ARIZONA GUN STORE.
THE OWNER OF A STORE TOOK OUT A FULL PAGE AD IN A NEWSPAPER THAT READ "IF YOU VOTED FOR BARACK OBAMA YOU'RE BUSINESS IS NOT WELCOME."
THE SIGN SUGGESTS SUPPORTERS OF THE PRESIDENT ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE ENOUGH TO OWN A FIREARM.
THE SIGN IS ALSO POSTED ON THE STORE'S FRONT DOOR.
THE BUSINESS OWNER ADMITS THAT HIS PROFITS MAY TAKE A HIT AS A RESULT.
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AT A TIME WHEN MANY PEOPLE IN NEW JERSEY CONTINUE TO RECOVER FROM HURRICANE SANDY GOVERNOR CHRIS CHRISTIE APPEARED ON SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE TO JOKE ABOUT THE AFTERMATH.
Meyers: "Look, is there anything you'd like to say to the people of New Jersey?"
Christie: "I'd like to thank the Red Cross and first responders, I'd also like to give a special thanks to my lovely wife, Mary Pat who's here tonight, who put up with a husband who's smelled like wet fleece for the past 3 weeks.
Meyers: You have been wearing that fleece a lot.
Christie: Well, yeah, it's basically fused to my skin at this point.
HE TOOK A SWIPE AT NEW JERSEY OFFICIALS WHO FAILED TO FOLLOW HIS ORDERS BEFORE SANDY, REFUSING TO THANK "ANY OF THE STUPID MAYORS" WHO IGNORED HIS EVACUATION ORDERS, CALLING THEM "IDIOTS."
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NEW AT ELEVEN.
SAN FRANCISCO MAY BE GETTING READY TO SHED ITS IMAGE AS A CITY WHERE ANYTHING GOES, INCLUDING CLOTHING.
CITY LAWMAKERS ARE SCHEDULED TO VOTE TOMORROW ON AN ORDINANCE THAT WOULD PROHIBIT NUDITY IN MOST PUBLIC PLACES.
IF APPROVED A FIRST OFFENSE WOULD CARRY A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF A ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR FINE.
EXEMPTIONS WOULD BE MADE FOR PARTICIPANTS AT PERMITTED STREET FAIRS AND PARADES, SUCH AS THE CITY'S ANNUAL GAY PRIDE EVENT.
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CAN YOU DIE BECAUSE YOUR FAVORITE FOOTBALL TEAM IS PLAYING BADLY?
YES. ACCORDING TO RELATIVES OF ONE MISSOURI MAN.
Loren G. "Sam" Lickteig, passed away on November 14, 2012, of complications from MS and heartbreaking disappointment, caused by the Kansas City Chiefs football team."
IT'S THE OBITUARY THAT'S BEING READ AROUND THE NATION.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS FANS EVERYWHERE ARE NOW GRIEVING WITH THE FAMILY OF 81-YEAR-OLD SAM LICKTEIG, WHO APPARENTLY COULDN'T TAKE THE TEAM'S LOSING SEASON ANY LONGER.
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If we weren't laughing, we'd be crying. My dad was a huge Chiefs fan, and he loved his Chiefs, and he also had a very, very quick sense of humor."
THE MAN DIDN'T ASK TO HAVE THE LINE ADDED TO HIS OBITUARY. BUT HIS DAUGHTERS SAID HE WOULD HAVE APPROVED OF THE HUMOR MANY ARE FINDING IN IT.
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THEY'VE GOT KIDS AND THEY'VE GOT JOKES.
good job wing man way to hook your dad up.that was my job in college and like you I opted to puke on my shirt
HIT NBC SHOW GUYS WITH KIDS CONTINUES TO BRING THE LAUGHS.
ALL NEW AT ELEVEN WE SPEAK LIVE WITH TWO OF THE BIGGEST STARS TO SHOW YOU WHAT'S LIFE REALLY LIKE WHEN THE CAMERAS ARE TURNED OFF.
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clarkie that's a shoe horn buddy that doesn't go there.laughs
NO TANTRUM IS TOO LOUD, NO DIAPER IS TOO DIRTY FOR THESE DADS.
GUYS WITH KIDS CONTINUES ITS RUN AND BRINGING LAUGHS TO NBC.
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WE'RE SO GLAD TO WELCOME TWO OF THE STARS TO THE NEWS AT ELEVEN.
ANTHONY ANDERSON AND TEMPESTT BLEDSOE JOIN US LIVE TO TALK ABOUT WHAT ITS REALLY LIKE BEHIND THE SCENES.
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Join actors Tempeestt Bledsoe and Anthony Anderson to talk about "Guys with Kids", a new comedy from Emmy Award-winning executive producer Jimmy Fallon about three 30-something dads who try to hold on to their youth as they face the responsibilities of having kids. Thankfully, Gary , Chris and Nick have each other to help navigate the highs and lows of fatherhood - while still trying desperately to remain dudes.
Dads today are more involved in their kids' lives than ever, and these guys are no exception. No tantrum is too loud, no diaper is too dirty - Nick, Chris and Gary are up to the challenge.
Joining Fallon as executive producers/creators are Charlie Grandy and Amy Ozols; executive producers are Rick Wiener and Kenny Schwartz. Emmy-nominated director Scott Ellis is the director.
"Guys with Kids" is produced by Universal Television and Holiday Road.
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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.
Monday's shaping up to be a delightful, beautiful day across Southwest Florida.
We're starting off a bit chilly this morning as a result of some cool air that started seeping in overnight; morning temperatures are starting out in the mid to upper 50s, but as we go through the day, temperatures will warm nicely into the mid to upper 70s during the afternoon.
For the most part, sunshine will dominate our sky today, and we don't expect those pesky low clouds to build in as we've seen with previous mornings. Some patchy clouds will likely develop through the afternoon, but sunshine will prevail.
A cool northerly breeze will be pretty noticeable through the day, at times gusting up to 15-20 mph. The north wind will keep some dry air flowing into Southwest Florida, which will keep humidity levels pretty comfortable for us.
It looks like we're in store for another clear, chilly night as temperatures cool into the mid to upper 50s by Tuesday morning.
With a partly cloudy sky in play through Tuesday, afternoon temperatures will warm back into the upper 70s.
The next weather system coming our way will swing through without much fanfare late Tuesday into Wednesday morning. We may see a brief uptick in cloud cover Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night, but that's about it. Think of this system as just a reinforcing shot of cool, dry air. Humidity will start dropping through the day Wednesday, and temperatures won't be too far behind.
Temperatures Wednesday afternoon will warm comfortably into the mid to upper 70s, and by Wednesday night, the chill returns across Southwest Florida as temperatures fall back into the low to mid 50s.
Thanksgiving Day will be quite lovely. Conditions will be a little cool early in the morning, but by the afternoon, daytime highs will climb into the mid 70s.
For those planning to hit the stores for some Black Friday deals, Friday's forecast also looks good. We'll enjoy sunny, cool and refreshing weather with highs in the upper 70s and no chance of rain.
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A TEXAS DAD IS ACCUSED OF RECRUITING HIS TWO KIDS INTO ROBBING SEVERAL BANKS.
SCOTT CATT, HIS 20 YEAR OLD SON HAYDEN AND 18 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER ABBY ARE ALL FACING CHARGES.
POLICE SAY THAT'S DAD IN A MASK AND SON IN A FAKE MOUSTACHE--- ROBBING A
BANK NEAR HOUSTON-WHILE HIS DAUGHTER WAITS OUTSIDE IN THE GETAWAY CAR.
DETECTIVES BELIEVE THE TRIO HAS PULLED OFF AS MANY AS SEVEN BANK HEISTS IN
TWO STATES.
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CRYING ITS kind of surreali didnt want to
believe it."
If it were anybody else asking her to do that she would never. I think out
of loyalty she felt like she had to.
APPARENTLY IT'S THEIR CREATIVE COSTUMES THAT FINALLY PUT THE FAMILY BUSINESS OUT OF BUSINESS.
DETECTIVES SAY THEY CAUGHT THEM ON SURVEILLANCE TAPE BUYING THOSE DISGUISES AT A HOME DEPOT.
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HERE'S A PLEASANT SURPRISE.DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU BUY GROCERIES, THIS SUMMER'S HORRENDOUS DROUGHT ISN'T GOING TO AFFECT THE PRICE OF THANKSGIVING DINNER, AFTER ALL.
According to our survey, prices haven't changed a lot since last year on the major Thanksgiving food items. We're showing about a half-a-percent increase from last year for the entire market basket"
THE FARM BUREAU SAYS THAT'S A 28 CENT INCREASE. ON 50-DOLLARS OF FOOD TO FEED 10 AT THE THANKSGIVING TABLE.
HOWEVER, PRICE HIKES BECAUSE OF THE DROUGHT ARE LIKELY THOUGHOUT 2013.TO INCLUDE NEXT THANKSGIVING.
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THREE ASTRONAUTS, INCLUDING AN AMERICAN, SAFELY RETURNED TO EARTH TODAY AFTER A 125-DAY STAY AT THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION.
THE AMERICAN, RUSSIAN AND JAPANESE ASTRONAUTS SAFELY CRASHED TO EARTH ON A SOYUZ CAPSULE IN CENTRAL KAZAKHSTAN.
ANOTHER THREE ASTRONAUTS REMAIN ONBOARD THE SPACE STATION.
THEY WILL BE JOINED NEXT MONTH BY THREE MORE ASTRONAUTS.
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WHAT'S BIGGER THAN BOND? VAMPIRES!
IT WAS A BIG WEEKEND FOR "TWILIGHT" FANS.
PLUS, RIHANNA'S UNIQUE TOUR TO PROMOTE HER LATEST ALBUM.
ELIZABETH CORRIDAN HAS ALL THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS IN THIS HOLLYWOOD MINUTE.
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IT'S OFFICIAL, MOVIEGOERS STILL LOVE A GOOD VAMPIRE STORY.
THE FINAL INSTALLMENT OF THE "TWILIGHT" SERIES DOMINATED THE WEEKEND BOX OFFICE.
"THE TWILIGHT SAGA:BREAKING DAWN -PART 2" BROUGHT IN MORE THAN 141-MILLION DOLLARS IN ITS DEBUT WEEKEND IN THE U-S.
JAMES BOND WORKED HIS SUPER-SECRET SPY MAGIC TO CLINCH THE NUMBER TWO SPOT.
"SKYFALL" TICKET SALES SLIPPED TO 41-AND-A-HALF MILLION DOLLARS.
"LINCOLN" ROUNDED OUT THE TOP THREE WITH 21-MILLION DOLLARS.
RIHANNA IS IN THE MIDDLE OF A VERY UNIQUE TOUR.
THE SINGER IS TRAVELING AROUND THE WORLD FOR HER 7-7-7 TOUR: 7 CONCERTS, IN 7 COUNTRIES, IN 7 DAYS.
SHE'S CHARTERED WHAT ELSE, BUT A 777 AIRPLANE AND BROUGHT SOME OF HER BIGGEST FANS AND MORE THAN 100 JOURNALISTS ALONG FOR THE RIDE.
THE 7-7-7 TOUR WRAPS UP TUESDAY IN NEW YORK.
RIHANNA'S 7TH ALBUM, "UNAPOLOGETIC" RELEASES MONDAY.
IT'S THE END OF THE ROAD FOR "AMERICAN CHOPPER."
"ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY" REPORTS THAT AFTER A 10-YEAR RIDE , THE SERIES CHRONICLING A FAMILY-RUN CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE BUSINESS WILL CONCLUDE NEXT MONTH.
THE FINAL EPISODE WILL BE A LIVE BIKE BUILD-OFF IN LAS VEGAS.
THE EXECUTIVE PRODUCER POINTS OUT, THE SHOW WAS CANCELED BEFORE AND CAME BACK STRONGER THAN EVER, AND HE'S NOT RULING THAT POSSIBILITY OUT THIS TIME AROUND.
FOR HOLLYWOOD MINUTE, I'M ELIZABETH CORRIDAN.
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ITS BEING CALLED ONE OF THE BEST AWARD CEREMONIES IN YEARS.
Taylor Swift performing
TAYLOR SWIFT AND THE OTHER HOTTEST NAMES IN MUSIC TOOK TO THE STAGE WITH SOME SURPRISING FACES TAKING HOME SOME HARDWARE.
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IT'S THE SONG THAT JUST WON'T GO AWAY.
THE HOTETST ARTISTS TOOK TO THE STAGE AND TOOK HOME SOME HARDWARE.
THE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS HAD A FEW SURPRISES.
GEORGE PENNACCHIO BRINGS US THE HIGHLIGHTS.
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the "be-liebers" turned out in force to support their favorite young pop
star.
He won all three categories he was nominated in for the fan-voted american
music awards.
Usher, also took home a trophy.
He was named favorite soul/ R and B male.
He also happens to be Bieber's mentor.
the longer you do it, more of an example can set, being able to be that to
him, be a mentor, an artist who evolves and finds my way. that is the
example he's following
he has had an icnredib year. Continue to push him to be his best self
Bieber himself has become a mentor, to this year's best new artist, Carly
Rae Jepsen.
the newcomer is quickly learning the handle the tricks of her trade.
it's really gratifying work. i'm not complaining. i quite enjoy it but
sometimes it's up to four plane flights in one day and i never would have
imagine that. it's quite a crazy part of the world.
Nicki Minaj picked up two trophies, for favorite rap/hip-hop artist and
album.
In the world of country, Lady Antebellum won favorite group;
Luke Bryan won favorite country male artist;
and Carrie Underwood, favorite album.
Backstage, she talked about her favorite part of this whole awards madness.
I love the chance to thank people. To get up there and thank the fans,
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and Korean pop star Psy and his special guest MC Hammer brought the house
down when they closed the show.
Hammer reflected that Psy's "gangnam style" joins James Brown, Michael
Jackson
and his own "hammer time" as timeless dance moments.
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NBC 2 NEWS AT NOON IS NEXT!
STACEY DEFFENBAUGH IS HERE WITH A PREVIEW.
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NEXT AT NOON - NBC2 IS FOLLOWING A DEVELOPING STORY -
THE LAWSUIT ANNOUNCED LAST WEEK BY THE FAMILY OF A YOUNG BOY, WHO DIED AFTER BEING STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
WE'RE LIVE WITH NEW DETAILS ON WHY THE FAMILY IS SUING.
ALSO TODAY - NBC2 HAS GOTTEN WORD - THE MAN ON TRIAL FOR THE MURDER OF HIS WIFE INSIDE A CAPE CORAL DAYCARE - TELLS THE COURT HE WANTS TO TESTIFY.
WE'RE LIVE OUTSIDE THE COURTHOUSE.
AND IN LIGHTER NEWS - AS YOU'RE GETTING READY TO COOK YOUR TURKEY FOR THE THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY - A LIVE REPORT WITH ADVICE TO MAKE SURE YOU DO IT SAFELY!
WE'RE ALSO KICKING SHOPPING SEASON INTO HIGH GEAR - BUT IN A SHAKY ECONOMY ALL OF US ARE STILL STRUGGLING -
NEXT AT NOON - WE'LL TAKE YOU LIVE TO NEW YORK - TO SEE HOW WE CAN GET THE MOST OUT OF OUR HOLIDAY BUDGETS.
PLUS -
"Thanksgiving, you can eat, like a lot of food and you can have like, no regrets."
FROM FINANCES TO FOOD - NEXT AT NOON - HOW TO SURVIVE THE UPCOMING CALORIE- OVERLOAD.
AND JIM HAS OUR GORGEOUS FORECAST - THE NEWS AT NOON IS NEXT!
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AD LIB GOODBYE
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