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RIGHT NOW ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY-- READY TO TAKE THE PLUNGE.
THIS MORNING THE PRESIDENT'S LEAD NEGOTIATOR SAYS THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION IS ABSOLUTELY WILLING TO GO OVER THE FISCAL CLIFF.
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You know we are in uncharted territory here.
AND A NEW DAY DAWNS IN WASHINGTON STATE WHERE MARIJUANA IS LEGAL BEGINNING TODAY.
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GOOD MORNING, TODAY IS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6TH.
I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
AND I'M CLAY MILLER.
WITH JUST 26 DAYS TO GO UNTIL THE DEADLINE -- THIS WEEKEND MAY BE YOUR CHANCE TO TELL YOUR MEMBER OF CONGRESS WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT THE FISCAL CLIFF.
THAT'S BECAUSE THEY ARE ON A SCHEDULED BREAK.
NBC2'S TRACIE POTTS HAS DETAILS ON THAT.
PLUS -- NEW REPORTS OF A PHONE CALL BETWEEN THE PRESIDENT AND THE HOUSE SPEAKER.
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LAWMAKERS. GETTING OUT OF WASHINGTON TODAY - WHILE THEY CAN!
"We've heard Eric Cantor, some House Republicans, talk about forcing members to be in town through the Christmas holiday if a deal is not done before then."
THESE ARE SOME OF THE FRUSTRATED CONSTITUENTS THEY'LL FACE. THIS BALTIMORE PROTEST. ON WHAT COULD HAPPEN IF SOCIAL SECURITY JOBS ARE CUT:
"There's gonna be backlogs in disability. They're gonna skyrocket, processing time is gonna skyrocket. There's gonna be lines out the door."
THE FEW LAWMAKERS LEFT ON CAPITOL HILL GET SOME ADVICE TODAY WHEN ECONOMIST MARK ZANDI TESTIFIES.
PLUS: MORE FALLOUT FROM WHAT PRESIDENT OBAMA'S TREASURY SECRETARY TELLS CNBC COULD HAPPEN. IF THERE'S NO DEAL:
½Reporter Off Cam¾"Is the administration prepared to go over the fiscal cliff?"
"Oh, absolutely."
THERE IS ONE SMALL SIGN OF PROGRESS. A REPUBLICAN SOURCE TELLS US PRESIDENT OBAMA AND HOUSE SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER SPOKE BY PHONE.
Ohio
"We need a response from the White House. We can't sit here and negotiate with ourselves."
"The holdup right now is that Speaker Boehner took a position, I think the day after the campaign, that said, we're willing to bring in revenue, but we're not willing to increase rates."
GRIDLOCK - 26 DAYS AND COUNTING.
NO WORD ON WHAT THE PRESIDENT AND BOEHNER DISCUSSED. JUST THE FACT THAT THEY'RE TALKING IS CONSIDERED PROGRESS.
I'M TRACIE POTTS IN WASHINGTON - BACK TO YOU.
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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.
"Limited Sun, scattered showers"
After a string of dry and sunny days, some minor changes are in the forecast over the next few days.
Our Thursday morning will start off mild with more clouds than sun. Through the early part of the day, we'll be watching an upper level disturbance sitting to our northwest in the northern Gulf of Mexico. With this weather system nearby and moving over head through the day, clouds will be in abundance with the chance for a few widely scattered showers.
Just like yesterday, mostly cloudy skies and a little bit of rain will keep our daytime highs capped in the upper 70s.
Tonight, as that disturbance begins to pull away to the east, clouds should begin to thin out with mainly dry weather in place. Overnight lows will settle into the lower 60s with one or two upper 50s on the thermometer across our northern cool spots.
The work week will end with a bit more sunshine and as a result, temperatures will rebound nicely into the lower 80s. Heading into the upcoming weekend, our skies will stay partly sunny with the opportunity to squeeze out a shower or two by Saturday.
Early next week, we'll be tracking another cold front sagging its way down the peninsula. At this time, forecast models are hinting at an increase in the cloud cover across our part of the state with the chance for some spotty showers.
Temperatures through the weekend and into early next week will run a few degrees above normal for this time of year. So even though the calendar says December, our weather is anything but winter like.
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DEVELOPING AT THIS HOUR--
THE WHITE HOUSE AND ITS ALLIES ARE WEIGHING MILITARY OPTIONS TO SECURE SYRIA'S CHEMICAL WEAPONS.
THIS AFTER U-S INTELLIGENCE REPORTS SHOW THE SYRIAN REGIME HAS NOW LOADED THE PRECURSOR CHEMICALS FOR A DEADLY NERVE GAS INTO AERIAL BOMBS.
US OFFICIALS STRESS THAT BOMBS HAVE NOT BEEN LOADED ONTO PLANES AND THE SYRIAN PRESIDENT HAS NOT ISSUED THE ORDER TO USE THEM.
ALSO THIS MORNING--
SEVERAL COUNTRIES IN THE MIDDLE EAST HAVE INFORMALLY OFFERED TO GRANT ASYLUM TO PRESIDENT ASSAD.
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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW: JOHN MCAFEE IS IN THE CUSTODY OF IMMIGRATION OFFICIALS IN GUATEMALA.
THE SOFTWARE COMPANY FOUNDER IS ACCUSED OF ENTERING THE COUNTRY ILLEGALLY.
AFTER WEEKS OF HIDING, THE INTERNET SOFTWARE PIONEER CAME OUT IN PUBLIC TUESDAY IN GUATEMALA.
MCAFEE'S LAWYER FILED A FORMAL REQUEST FOR ASYLUM WITH GUATEMALAN OFFICIALS WEDNESDAY.
HE'S BEEN MISSING SINCE HIS NEIGHBOR WAS FOUND DEAD IN BELIZE MID NOVEMBER.
BELIZE AUTHORITIES WANT TO QUESTION MCAFEE ABOUT THE MURDER.
AND HE COULD BE DEPORTED BACK TO THE COUNTRY TODAY.
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THIS MORNING A LEHIGH ACRES NEIGHBORHOOD IS THANKING A COURAGEOUS NEIGHBOR,
AFTER THE MAN CHASED DOWN A PAIR OF WOULD BE CAR THEIVES.
DEPUTIES ARRESTED THESE MEN -- TYLER PHILLIPS AND MICHAEL ROSSI IN CONNECTION TO A CAR BURGLARY ON APACHE STREET IN LEHIGH ACRES TUESDAY NIGHT.
AS THE TWO TRIED TO ESCAPE, A NEIGHBOR WENT AFTER THEM AND CAPTURED ROSSI, HOLDING HIM UNTIL DEPUTIES ARRIVED.
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TRISH MADSEN, NEIGHBOR: he really didn't strike me as the type to do that I was like what!?
MIGUEL APONTE, NEIGHBOR: you never know what a person can do it just depends on the situation
NO ONE WAS HURT.
BUT DEPUTIES WARN YOU TO CALL THEM BEFORE EVER TRYING TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST A CRIMINAL.
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NOW TO A CRIME ALERT IN LEE COUNTY.
DEPUTIES JUST RELEASED THIS SURVIELLANCE VIDEO.
THEY SAY IT SHOWS A MAN ROBBING THE C-V-S PHARMACY, ALONG U-S 41 NEAR CRYSTAL DRIVE, AROUND 2-30 YESTERDAY MORNING.
HE DEMANDED MONEY WHILE SHOWING A GUN.
HE TOOK SOME CASH, AND RAN AWAY.
NO ONE WAS HURT.
HE'S STILL ON THE RUN.
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A NINETEEN YEAR OLD SHOOTING VICTIM IS EXPECTED TO SURVIVE THIS MORNING.
OFFICERS TELL US SOMEONE SHOT A MAN OUTSIDE THE OAKWOOD APARTMENT COMPLEX OFF JACKSON STREET.
CRUISERS AND HELICOPTERS RESPONDED TO THE SCENE.
OFFICERS BLOCKED OFF ROYAL PALM, BRAHMAN AND CENTRAL AVENUES.
THEY DETAINED A JUVENILE.
AGAIN -- THE VICTIM, 19 YEAR OLD REUBEN ASPILAIRE, IS EXPECTED TO MAKE IT.
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NOW TO AN INSIDE LOOK AT ROBERT DUNN'S LAST DAYS AS A FREE MAN.
A JURY CONVICTED DUNN OF GUNNING DOWN HIS ESTRANGED WIFE INSIDE A CAPE CORAL DAYCARE.
THIS WEEK - HE'S FIGHTING TO SPEND THE REST OF HIS DAYS IN PRISON, NOT ON DEATH ROW.
WEDNESDAY -- THE DEFENSE CALLED FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGISTS WHO TESTIFIED DUNN BECAME PSYCHOTIC IN THE DAYS LEADING UP TO THE MURDER.
THEY SAY HE'S BIPOLAR AND WAS UNDER EXTREME MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL STRESS OF LOSING HIS JOB AND WIFE.
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14:14:41 he believed as a result of the experience he was having there in the bar that his fears that his wife was going to kidnap his child were true. the song was telling him that everything he believed was true and he felt that he was desperate to save his duaghter.14;15:09
JURORS ALSO SAW A LOOK INSIDE DUNN'S HOME.
VIDEO FROM OFFICErS SEARCHING HIS HOUSE SHOWS A LIFE IN DISARRAY -- BROKEN PICTURE FRAMES AND STREWN LIQUOR BOTTLES, CIGARETTES, AND NEWSPAPERS.
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OPENING ARGUMENTS ARE SET TO TAKE PLACE THIS AFTERNOON FOR A TEEN ACCUSED OF KILLING HIS MOTHER.
JONATHAN ROWLES WAS JUST 13 WHEN PROSECUTORS SAY HE SHOT HIS MOTHER --
KELLY ANN IN THEIR EAST NAPLES HOME BACK IN 20-10.
IN A TAPED INTERVIEW WITH INVESTIGATORS, ROWLES CONFESSED TO THE CRIME, SAYING IT WAS AN ACCIDENT.
THE EVIDENCIARY HEARING WILL CONTINUE THIS MORNING.
IF ROWLES IS FOUND GUILTY, THE MAXIMUM TIME HE WILL SPEND IN PRISON IS SIX YEARS.
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AN IOWA FAMILY IS PREPARING FOR THE WORST,
AFTER NEARLY FIVE MONTHS OF SEARCHING FOR TWO YOUNG COUSINS.
AUTHORITIES SAY HUNTERS DISCOVERED TWO BODIES IN A WOODED AREA.
THOUGH, THEIR IDENTITIES HAVE NOT BEEN CONFIRMED,
IT'S BELIEVED TO BE THE REMAINS OF 11-YEAR-OLD LYRIC COOK AND 9-YEAR-OLD ELIZABETH COLLINS.
THE GIRLS DISAPPEARED BACK IN JULY WHILE RIDING THEIR BIKES IN THE SMALL TOWN OF EVANSDALE, IOWA.
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ADULTS CAN NOW LEGALLY BUY MARIJUANA IN WASHINGTON STATE.
LAST MONTH VOTERS IN WASHINGTON APPROVED A MEASURE MAKING RECREATIONAL USE OF MARIJUANA LEGAL,
AND THAT GOES INTO EFFECT TODAY.
STATE LAW NOW ALLOWS ADULTS OVER 21 TO POSSES UP TO AN OUNCE -- AND THAT CONTRADICTS FEDERAL LAW.
WASHINGTON STATE WILL NOW LICENSE MARIJUANA GROWERS, PROCESSORS AND STORES.
BUT DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE IS STILL ILLEGAL.
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HAPPENING TODAY --
THE CITY OF FORT MYERS WILL SHOW OFF DOWNTOWN'S NEWEST ADDITION --
THE NEW DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS RIVER BASIN.
THIS IS A VIEW OF THE 5-POINT-3 MILLION DOLLAR PROJECT WE SHOWED YOU LAST MONTH FROM THE FIRESTONE SKYBAR.
THIS AFTERNOON THE CITY WILL GIVE THE MEDIA A GUIDED TOUR OF THE COMPLETED RIVER BASIN.
THIS IS THE FIRST PHASE OF WATERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT--
TO BRING THE CALOOSAHATCHEE ONE BLOCK CLOSER TO DOWNTOWN.
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WE ARE LEARNING NEW DETAILS ABOUT JAMES HOLMES THIS MORNING --
WITH THE RELEASE OF MORE THAN SIX THOUSAND DOCUMENTS.
HOLMES IS THE ACCUSED SHOOTER IN THE RAMPAGE AT AN AURORA COLORADO MOVIE THEATER BACK IN JULY.
THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO JUST RELEASED DOCUMENTS AND EMAILS WEDNESDAY --
THEY REVEAL OFFICIALS AT THE UNIVERSITY FEARED FOR THEIR SAFETY AND THE STUDENT'S SAFETY AFTER HOLMES WAS IDENTIFIED AS THE SHOOTER.
ONE EMAIL ALSO MENTIONS HOLMES HAD A BREIF ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP WITH A FELLOW GRADUATE STUDENT.
HOLMES IS EXPECTED BACK IN COURT ON DECEMBER 10TH FOR A MOTIONS HEARING.
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THIS MORNING WE'RE LEARNING THAT THE AURORA MOVIE THEATER-- WHERE DOZENS WERE INJURED AND KILLED -- WILL REOPEN EARLY NEXT YEAR.
THE MAYOR'S OFFICE CONFIRMS -- THE THEATER WILL BE BACK IN BUSINESS JANUARY 18TH.
BEFORE THE OPENING -- FAMILY MEMBERS OF SHOOTING VICTIMS WILL BE ALLOWED INSIDE.
THE THEATER HAS BEEN BEING REMODELED FOR THE PAST TWO MONTHS.
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SAFETY CONCERNS OVER A BABY RECLINER HAVE THE GOVERMENT STEPPING IN.
AND IT'S A PRODUCT THAT KEEPS GETTING RE-MADE -- AND RECALLED.
NBC2'S STACEY DEFFENBAUGH WILL BREAK DOWN THIS CONSUMER ALERT, NEXT ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY.
PLUS--
42:11 folks who bring a lead to edc to or the city to get a financial prize
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE 15-HUNDRED DOLLARS?
THIS MORNING THE CITY OF BONITA SPRINGS HAS AN OFFER FOR YOU.
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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.
"Limited Sun, scattered showers"
After a string of dry and sunny days, some minor changes are in the forecast over the next few days.
Our Thursday morning will start off mild with more clouds than sun. Through the early part of the day, we'll be watching an upper level disturbance sitting to our northwest in the northern Gulf of Mexico. With this weather system nearby and moving over head through the day, clouds will be in abundance with the chance for a few widely scattered showers.
Just like yesterday, mostly cloudy skies and a little bit of rain will keep our daytime highs capped in the upper 70s.
Tonight, as that disturbance begins to pull away to the east, clouds should begin to thin out with mainly dry weather in place. Overnight lows will settle into the lower 60s with one or two upper 50s on the thermometer across our northern cool spots.
The work week will end with a bit more sunshine and as a result, temperatures will rebound nicely into the lower 80s. Heading into the upcoming weekend, our skies will stay partly sunny with the opportunity to squeeze out a shower or two by Saturday.
Early next week, we'll be tracking another cold front sagging its way down the peninsula. At this time, forecast models are hinting at an increase in the cloud cover across our part of the state with the chance for some spotty showers.
Temperatures through the weekend and into early next week will run a few degrees above normal for this time of year. So even though the calendar says December, our weather is anything but winter like.
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NOW TO AN NBC-2 CONSUMER ALERT.
FIVE INFANT DEATHS HAVE THE GOVERNMENT TAKING ACTION AGAINST THE MAKER OF A BABY RECLINER.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH JOINS US LIVE IN THE STUDIO WITH THE DETAILS.
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THIS MORNING, THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION HAS FILED A COMPLAINT AGAINST BABY MATTERS LLC.
THEY SAY THE NAP NANNY IS DANGEROUS. NEW AND OLD VERSIONS ARE INCLUDED.
THEY WERE BOTH RECALLED IN 2010 AFTER THERE WERE SEVERAL REPORTS OF INFANTS HANGING OR FALLING OUT OVER THE SIDE, EVEN IF THEY WERE STRAPPED INTO THE SAFETY HARNESS.
THE C-P-S-C WANTS BABY MATTERS LLC TO NOTIFY THE PUBLIC ABOUT -- WHAT IT'S DEEMS -- A SUBSTANTIAL PRODUCT DEFECT.
THOSE TWO EARLIER MODELS HAVE BEEN LINKED TO FOUR DEATHS.
THE NEW MODEL -- CALLED 'THE CHILL' HAS BEEN LINKED TO ONE.
LIVE IN THE STUDIO -- STACEY DEFFENBAUGH -- NBC-2.
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A NICE FINDER'S FEE IS ON THE TABLE IN BONITA SPRINGS.
THE CITY IS OFFERING A CASH INCENTIVE TO ANYONE WHO PROVIDES A LEGITIMATE LEAD TO A BUSINESS THAT ENDS UP CREATING JOBS.
NBC 2'S SARA MILES LOOKED INTO THE OFFER.
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ONLY OPEN FOR SIX MONTHS.
sit where ever you want.
BUSINESS AT HOT CABOOSE ISLAND GRILL OFF OLD 41 IN BONITA SPRINGS LIVES UP TO ITS NAME.
we have live entertainment up to 5 nights a week and putting in a tiki hut
RANGHELL OPENED THE RESTAURANT BECAUSE HE WANTED TO EXPAND NIGHTLIFE DOWNTOWN.
BUT THE CITY ALSO MADE HIS DECISION EASY.
29:02 they were offering a lot of incentives for businesses in bonita so i figured it was the right time:05
helped me along the way getting licenses i needed and permits i needed especially being a historic bldg which is it almost 100 years old 29:28
TONIGHT BONITA SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED EVEN MORE INCENTIVES TO BRING IN BUSINESS IN THE CITY.
ONE. INCLUDES YOU AND 15 HUNDRED DOLLARS.
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THAT'S IF IT OPENS.
THE BUSINESS WOULD ALSO HAVE TO CREATE A MINIMUM OF FIVE JOBS IN THE FIRST YEAR.
YOU'D GET 50 PERCENT WHEN IT OPENS AND THE OTHER HALF WHEN JOBS ARE CREATED.
30:56 i guess i jumped the gun too early
STILL RANGHELL WAS ABLE TO CASH IN. SAVING THOUSANDS.
:41 made it easier to get this biz going and we saved a lot of money that way.
THE MONEY FOR THE INCENTIVES COMES FROM 75 THOUSAND DOLLARS ALLOCATED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY'S BUDGET.
show we are doing things others arent doing 41:05
IF YOU HAVE A LEAD --
CONTACT THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OR THE CITY.
AND LIKE RANGHELL. THEY'LL HELP YOU OPEN FOR BUSINESS.
with all the biz opening in this area its a great place to be 33:54
IN BONITA SPRINGS SM NBC 2
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NEW THIS MORNING--
THE U-S CENSUS RELEASED NEW DATA TODAY -- SHOWING THE BEST AND WORST PLACES TO WORK IN THE STATE.
IF YOUR YOUNG - YOUR BEST OPTION IS TALLAHASSE.
THE WORST OPTION -- JACKSONVILLE.
THE BEST PLACE FOR BLACK WORKERS WAS THE MIAMI AREA --
WHERE THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE OF AFRICAN AMERICANS WAS JUST POINT-FOUR PERCENT LAST YEAR.
THE WORST PLACE FOR BLACK WORKERS -- IS TAMPA.
AND FOR COLLEGE GRADUATES -- THE BEST PLACE TO WORK IS JACKSONVILLE --
THE WORST -- HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA -- BONITA SPRINGS.
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FLORIDA WILDLIFE OFFICIALS SAY BEARS ARE GETTING TOO COMFORTABLE AROUND PEOPLE IN OUR AREA.
F-W-C SAYS BEARSIGHTING CALLS HAVE SKYROCKETED IN LEHIGH ACRES.
THE MAIN REASON--TRASH BEING LEFT OUT, ENCOURAGING BEARS TO GET TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT FOR RESIDENTS WHO LIVE IN BEAR COUNTRY.
THAT'S WHY OFFICERS ARE MAKING A SPECIAL TRIP TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA THIS WEEK.
F-W-C WILL BE HOLDING A PRESS CONFERENCE IN LEHIGH FRIDAY TO INFORM RESIDENTS WHAT TO DO IF THEY SPOT A BEAR.
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TIME IS RUNNING OUT IF YOU WANT TO BRIGHTEN THE HOLIDAYS FOR A LOCAL SENIOR.
N-B-C TWO AND THE FORT MYERS EDISON KIWANIS CLUB DISTRIBUTED SIX THOUSAND GIFT TAGS TO AREA PERKINS.
BUT THE WAREHOUSE WHERE THE GIFTS ARE SORTED IS NOT VERY FULL.
IF YOU CAN HELP, GRAB A TAG OFF A TREE AT ANY PERKINS RESTAURANT --
BUY THE GIFT --
WRAP IT AND RETURN IT TO PERKINS BY FRIDAY.
THEN WE'LL DELIVER THE GIFTS TO AREA NURSING HOMES BEFORE CHRISTMAS.
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IT'S A NEW DRUG THAT'S GAINING POPULARITY IN THE U-S.
IT'S CALLED KRATOM.
AND IT'S LEGAL.
BUT DOCTORS SAY IT CAN GENERATE DEPENDENCY OR ADDICTION. SIMILAR TO HARD DRUGS LIKE HEROIN.
IT'S MARKETED AS A NATURAL ALTERNATIVE TO PAIN MEDICATION.
IT'S THE LEAF OF A SOUTHEAST ASIAN TREE AND IT'S BECOMING VERY POPULAR IN THE UNITED STATES.
SOME SAY IT'S DISGUSTING -- BUT EFFECTIVE.
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It did relax me quite a bit and ease my mind to where I was open to more, it did kill some pain."
IT'S SOLD AS A POWDER TO PUT IN A BEVERAGE OR A PILL YOU CAN SWALLOW.
IF TAKEN IN LOW DOSES IT IS SAID TO BE A STIMULANT, IN HIGH DOSES IT ALLEGEDLY CAN HAVE A RELAXING AND PAIN RELIEVING EFFECT.
THE PROBLEM IS -- IT CAN BE ADDICTIVE.
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"DR. EVELYN BENITEZ, PSYCHOLOGISTFor instance any kind of chemical that makes us feel happier or less anxious we don't learn how to use our own skills to be able to approach these anxiety provoking situations and so then we become dependent on it."
KRATOM IS LEGAL IN THE UNITED STATES, IT'S READILY AVAILABLE ONLINE,
BUT IT HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE DEA'S LIST OF DRUGS AND CHEMICALS OF CONCERN.
OTHER COUNTRIES HAVE BANNED THE DRUG.
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TIME NOW TO LOOK AT WHAT'S TRENDING TODAY-- THE STORIES, VIDEOS AND PICTURES GETTING THE MOST CLICKS ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB.
RIHANNA IS THE LATEST STAR TO LAND A REALITY SHOW.
SHE WILL PRODUCE AND STAR IN A FASHION SERIES FOR "STYLE."
THE SHOW, CALLED "STYLED TO ROCK" WILL SEARCH FOR THE NEXT GREAT FASHION DESIGNER.
A NATIONWIDE CASTING CALL IS UNDERWAY.
RIHANNA'S LATEST PROJECT PREMIERES NEXT YEAR.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW--
YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE 2'S IS COMING UP NEXT AT 5:22.
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2012 MAY LIKELY BECOME THE WARMEST WINTER ON RECORD.
RIGHT NOW-- ONLY SEVEN PERCENT OF THE UNITED STATES IS COVERED IN SNOW
THATS EVEN LESS THAN THIS TIME LAST YEAR - WHEN 32-PERCENT OF THE NATION WAS GEARING UP FOR WHITE CHRISTMASES.
ALMOST 700 RECORD HIGH TEMPERATURES HAVE BEEN SET IN THE PAST 5 DAYS
AND WHILE ONE WEEK OR ONE SEASON CAN NOT TELL A CLIMATE STORY,
A LONGER RANGE REPORT CARD WAS RELEASED BY NOAA WEDNESDAY.
WITH ARTIC TEMPERATURES BREAKING RECORDS TOO--
IN 2012 THERE WAS MORE SEA ICE MELTING THAN EVER MEASURED BEFORE.
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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.
"Limited Sun, scattered showers"
After a string of dry and sunny days, some minor changes are in the forecast over the next few days.
Our Thursday morning will start off mild with more clouds than sun. Through the early part of the day, we'll be watching an upper level disturbance sitting to our northwest in the northern Gulf of Mexico. With this weather system nearby and moving over head through the day, clouds will be in abundance with the chance for a few widely scattered showers.
Just like yesterday, mostly cloudy skies and a little bit of rain will keep our daytime highs capped in the upper 70s.
Tonight, as that disturbance begins to pull away to the east, clouds should begin to thin out with mainly dry weather in place. Overnight lows will settle into the lower 60s with one or two upper 50s on the thermometer across our northern cool spots.
The work week will end with a bit more sunshine and as a result, temperatures will rebound nicely into the lower 80s. Heading into the upcoming weekend, our skies will stay partly sunny with the opportunity to squeeze out a shower or two by Saturday.
Early next week, we'll be tracking another cold front sagging its way down the peninsula. At this time, forecast models are hinting at an increase in the cloud cover across our part of the state with the chance for some spotty showers.
Temperatures through the weekend and into early next week will run a few degrees above normal for this time of year. So even though the calendar says December, our weather is anything but winter like.
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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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LOOKING AHEAD TODAY --
THE SENATE TRANSPORTATION SUBCOMMITTEE WILL HOLD A HEARING ON SUPERSTORM SANDY'S DEVASTATING IMPACT ON TRANSPORTATION.
SENATORS FROM HEAVILY DAMAGED STATES WILL TESTIFY,
INCLUDING KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND AND CHARLES SCHUMER OF NEW YORK.
OTHER WITNESSES WILL BE EXECUTIVES FROM AGENCIES LIKE NEW JERSEY TRANSIT,
THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY-
AND THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY.
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NATIONWIDE INSURANCE CUSTOMERS WARNED ABOUT A DATA SECURITY BREACH.
BLOOMBERG'S JANE KING IS AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE WITH THAT AND WHAT THE FISCAL CLIFF MEANS FOR U-S JOBS, IN THIS MORNING'S BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
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GOOD MORNING,
A DIRE WARNING ABOUT WHAT COULD HAPPEN IF THE U-S ECONOMY GOES OVER THE FISCAL CLIFF!
ECONOMISTS SURVEYED BY BLOOMBERG SAY --
ONE AND A HALF AMERICANS COULD LOSE THEIR JOBS --
*IF* LAWMAKERS FAIL TO COME TO AN AGREEMENT --
AND AUTOMATIC SPENDING CUTS AND TAX INCREASES ARE TRIGGERED NEXT YEAR INSTEAD.
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MEANTIME -- NATIONWIDE INSURANCE, WARNING CUSTOMERS
ITS COMPUTER NETWORK'S BEEN HACKED --
AND CUSTOMER NAMES, BIRTH DATES, AND SOCIAL SECURITY AND DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBERS, WERE LIKELY STOLEN!
NATIONWIDE'S APOLOGIZING, AND OFFERING CUSTOMERS IDENTITY-THEFT PROTECTION FOR A YEAR.
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AND -- COMING UP AFTER THIS -- DISNEY WORLD HOPING ITS MAKEOVER WILL MAKE GUESTS THE HAPPIEST PEOPLE ON EARTH.
HOSTESS MAY HAVE A BUYER FOR ITS WONDER BREAD BRAND!
THE NEW YORK POST SAYS AN UNIDENTIFIED BUYER'S CONSIDERING MAKING A BID --
BUT EVEN WITH A SALE, IT COULD TAKE MONTHS BEFORE PRODUCTION OF AMERICA'S LARGEST BREAD BRAND RAMPS UP AGAIN.
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AS FOR TRADING -- OPTIMISM ON FISCAL CLIFF NEGOTIATIONS -- HELPING GIVE THE DOW AND S&P A BOOST YESTERDAY.
APPLE -- WEIGHING ON THE NASDAQ THO, ON CONCERN ITS LOSING MARKET SHARE IN TABLETS, TO GOOGLE, AND NOKIA'S NIPPING AT ITS HEELS IN CHINA.
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AND -- WALT DISNEY WORLD'S NEW FANTASYLAND IS OFFICIALLY OPEN --
AFTER WHAT MAY BE THE BIGGEST EXPANSION IN THE ORLANDO PARK'S 41 YEAR HISTORY.
THE ESTIMATED 300-MILLION DOLLAR MAGIC KINGDOM MAKEOVER INCLUDES GIVING PARK GUESTS PAGERS SO THEY DON'T HAVE TO WAIT IN LINE.
AND SERVING BEER AND WINE, FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER.
THE PARK'S BEEN STRUGGLING WITH STAGNANT ATTENDANCE FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS.
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AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, I'M JANE KING WITH THE BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
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AHEAD THIS MORNING ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY-
THE U-S WEIGHS OPTIONS.
OUR LEADERS ON ALERT - AS SYRIA TAKES STEPS TO USE DEADLY CHEMICAL WEAPONS ON IT'S OWN PEOPLE.
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AND THIS MORNING AN IOWA FAMILY IS PREPARING FOR THE WORST, AFTER NEARLY FIVE MONTHS OF SEARCHING FOR TWO YOUNG COUSINS.
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GOOD MORNING, I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
AND I'M CLAY MILLER.
OUR TOP STORY THIS HALF HOUR --
THE WORLD IS WATCHING SYRIA THIS MORNING AND BOMBS LOADED WITH DEADLY
SARIN GAS.
NBC2'S STACEY DEFFENBAUGH IS TRACKING DOWN THE NEWEST INFORMATION FOR US.
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THIS NEWS COMES AFTER ALARMING INTELLIGENCE ABOUT THE NATION'S CHEMICAL WEAPONS STOCKPILE BECAME PUBLIC EARLIER THIS WEEK.
AND THIS MORNING WE ARE LEARNING THERE ARE NOW CONTINGENCY PLANS FOR U-S MILITARY ACTION IF THE WEAPONS BECOME A THREAT.
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This morning, new fears that the Syrian government may be poised to use
chemical weapons against its own people.
Officials believe President Bashir Assad's regime loaded components of sarin
gas into bombs on or near Syrian airfields.
Sarin is extremely toxic. Just a tiny drop can kill a person in a
matter of minutes. the victim suffocated by the paralyzing effects of the
toxin.
A senior official tells ABC News the use of chemical weapons could trigger
retaliatory action from the United States.
On Monday, President Obama warned the Syrian regime.
SOT Obama
"I WANT TO MAKE THIS CLEAR TO ASSAD AND THOSE UNDER HIS COMMAND, THE WORLD
IS WATCHING. USE OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS IS AND WOULD BE TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE."
Obama administration and military officials say they believe President Assad
has gotten the message.
SOT Clinton
"WE HAVE SENT AN UNMISTAKABLE MESSAGE THAT THIS WOULD CROSS A RED LINE. AND
THOSE RESPONSIBLE WOULD BE HELD TO ACCOUNT."
The Syrian regime -- which has been massacring citizens for nearly two
straight years -- has been careful not to confirm it has the weapons.
SOT Faisel Mekdad
"EVEN IF WE HAVE THEM, WE SHALL NOT USE THEM AGAINST OUR PEOPLE."
But President Assad's father used chemical weapons.
And officials believe pressure on the current government is mounting.
Opposition forces are making important tactical gains that could eventually
trigger a shift in the conflict.
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THE STATE DEPARTMENT BELIEVES THE FIGHTING IS GROWING CLOSER TO PRESIDENT ASSAD.
THE U-S IS LOOKING INTO REPORTS THAT ASSAD'S REPRESENTATIVES ARE TRYING TO FIND
A PLACE FOR HIM TO GO INTO EXILE.
LIVE IN THE STUDIO, STACEY DEFFENBAUGH NBC-2.
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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.
"Limited Sun, scattered showers"
After a string of dry and sunny days, some minor changes are in the forecast over the next few days.
Our Thursday morning will start off mild with more clouds than sun. Through the early part of the day, we'll be watching an upper level disturbance sitting to our northwest in the northern Gulf of Mexico. With this weather system nearby and moving over head through the day, clouds will be in abundance with the chance for a few widely scattered showers.
Just like yesterday, mostly cloudy skies and a little bit of rain will keep our daytime highs capped in the upper 70s.
Tonight, as that disturbance begins to pull away to the east, clouds should begin to thin out with mainly dry weather in place. Overnight lows will settle into the lower 60s with one or two upper 50s on the thermometer across our northern cool spots.
The work week will end with a bit more sunshine and as a result, temperatures will rebound nicely into the lower 80s. Heading into the upcoming weekend, our skies will stay partly sunny with the opportunity to squeeze out a shower or two by Saturday.
Early next week, we'll be tracking another cold front sagging its way down the peninsula. At this time, forecast models are hinting at an increase in the cloud cover across our part of the state with the chance for some spotty showers.
Temperatures through the weekend and into early next week will run a few degrees above normal for this time of year. So even though the calendar says December, our weather is anything but winter like.
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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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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW --
JUST 26 DAYS LEFT TO CUT A DEAL BEFORE THE FISCAL CLIFF.
AND NEW THIS MORNING --
REPORTS THAT PRESIDENT OBAMA AND HOUSE SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER TALKED BY PHONE YESTERDAY, BUT DIDN'T COME TO ANY AGREEMENT.
MEANTIME, IN A NEW INTERVIEW WITH C-N-B-C--
TREASURY SECRETARY TIM GEITHNER SAYS THE ADMINISTRATION WILL "ABSOLUTELY" LET THE U-S GO OVER THE FISCAL CLIFF UNLESS REPUBLICANS GIVE IN TO THE PRESIDENT'S DEMAND TO RAISE TAXES ON THE WEALTHY.
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NEW DEVELOPMENTS OVERNIGHT IN THE CASE OF INTERNET SOFTWARE GURU JOHN MCAFEE.
GUATEMALAN POLICE ARREST HIM FOR ENTERING THE COUNTRY ILLEGALLY.
MCAFEE SMUGGLED HIMSELF INTO GUATEMALA FROM BELIZE AFTER WEEKS OF HIDING.
HE WAS WANTED FOR QUESTIONING IN THE DEATH OF A NEIGHBOR IN BELIZE.
HE COULD BE DEPORTED BACK TO THE COUNTRY TODAY.
WE'RE TOLD MCAFEE'S LAWYER FILED A FORMAL REQUEST FOR ASYLUM WITH GUATEMALAN OFFICIALS.
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NOW TO A CRIME ALERT IN LEE COUNTY.
DEPUTIES JUST RELEASED THIS SURVIELLANCE VIDEO.
THEY SAY IT SHOWS A MAN ROBBING THE C-V-S PHARMACY, ALONG U-S 41 NEAR CRYSTAL DRIVE, AROUND 2-30 WEDNESDAY MORNING.
HE DEMANDED MONEY WHILE SHOWING A GUN.
HE TOOK SOME CASH, AND RAN AWAY.
NO ONE WAS HURT.
HE'S STILL ON THE RUN.
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A NINETEEN YEAR OLD SHOOTING VICTIM IS EXPECTED TO SURVIVE THIS MORNING.
OFFICERS TELL US SOMEONE SHOT A MAN OUTSIDE THE OAKWOOD APARTMENT COMPLEX OFF JACKSON STREET.
CRUISERS AND HELICOPTERS RESPONDED TO THE SCENE.
OFFICERS BLOCKED OFF ROYAL PALM, BRAHMAN AND CENTRAL AVENUES.
THEY DETAINED A JUVENILE.
THE VICTIM, 19 YEAR OLD REUBEN ASPILAIRE, IS EXPECTED TO MAKE IT.
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A JUDGE AND JURY TRYING TO DECIDE THE FATE OF A CONVICTED KILLER WILL HEAR MORE EVIDENCE TODAY.
ROBERT DUNN FACES THE DEATH PENALTY OR LIFE IN PRISON,
FOR MURDERING HIS ESTRANGED WIFE, CHRISTINE, INSIDE A CAPE CORAL DAYCARE.
THE PENALTY PHASE OF THE TRIAL HAS BEEN GOING ON ALL WEEK.
YESTERDAY, THE DEFENSE CALLED FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGISTS WHO TESTIFIED DUNN WAS BECOMING PSYCHOTIC IN THE DAYS LEADING UP TO THE CRIME.
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A MAJOR STEP TO REPORT, IN THE RECOVERY OF A MAN HURT IN A CRASH THE FIRST DAY THE NEW METRO PARKWAY EXTENSION WAS OPEN.
DAVID VANAMAN'S ATTORNEY TELLS US HE JUST GOT OUT OF THE HOSPITAL.
VANAMAN WILL HAVE TO USE A WALKER TO GET AROUND.
HE WILL ALSO UNDERGO PHYSICAL AND SPEECH THERAPY.
THE CRASH HAPPENED IN OCTOBER, AT THE INTERSECTION OF MICHAEL G RIPPE PARKWAY AND BRIARCLIFF.
PEOPLE WHO LIVE THERE SAY THE INTERSECTION IS DANGEROUS AND THEY WANT A TRAFFIC LIGHT.
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BURGLARS HIT A SAN CARLOS PARK HOME, STEALING CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND A WOMANS LIFE SAVING CANCER MEDICATION.
CROOKS BROKE INTO THREE NEIGHBORING HOMES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE AFTERNOON.
AT SANDRA BLACKWELL'S HOUSE- THEY TOOK HER CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, HER JEWELRY, ELECTRONICS, AND MEDICATION FOR CANCER.
SANDRA HAS BEEN IN REMISSION FOR ABOUT 2 AND A HALF MONTHS.
THAT'S WHY HER MEDICATION IS SO IMPORTANT.
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37:52 "it travelled through the blood and pretty much through my body, so we're trying to keep me in remission right now."
A DOCTOR CONTACTED SANDRA'S PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY,
AND THEY ARE REPLACING HER MEDICATION FREE OF CHARGE.
DEPUTIES ARE INVESTIGATING THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE THREE AREA BURGLARIES ARE RELATED.
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NEW DEVELOPMENTS WILL MAKE IT TOUGHER FOR A MAINE ZUMBA INSTRUCTOR TO PROVE SHE *DIDN'T SELL HER BODY.
IN COURT YESTERDAY, TWO MEN PLEADED GUILTY TO PAYING ALEXIS WRIGHT FOR SEX.
A THIRD MAN PLEADED NO CONTEST.
18 OTHER SUSPECTED JOHNS DID NOT APPEAR IN COURT -- INCLUDING JAMES SOULE FROM LEE COUNTY.
ATTORNEYS ENTERED NOT GUILTY PLEAS ON THEIR BEHALF.
FRIDAY, A *NEW LIST OF NAMES IS EXPECTED TO BE RELEASED IN CONNECTION TO THE CASE.
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HUNTERS MAY HAVE FOUND THE BODIES OF TWO IOWA COUSINS, MISSING FOR NEARLY FIVE MONTHS.
THE STATE MEDICAL EXAMINER STILL HAS TO CONFIRM THE IDENTITIES,
BUT AUTHORITIES BELIEVE THEY'RE 11-YEAR-OLD LYRIC COOK AND 9-YEAR-OLD ELIZABETH COLLINS.
THE GIRLS DISAPPEARED BACK IN JULY WHILE RIDING THEIR BIKES IN THE SMALL TOWN OF EVANSDALE.
INVESTIGATORS HAVEN'T SAID ANYTHING ABOUT POSSIBLE SUSPECTS.
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A FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER DEFENDS HIMSELF AFTER TAKING A PICTURE OF A MAN BEFORE A NEW YORK SUBWAY TRAIN HIT AND KILLED HIM.
SOME SAY HE SHOULD'VE TRIED TO HELP INSTEAD.
"there was no way I could have rescued Mr. Han what really surprises me is the people that were the people who were 100 ft or 150 ft from Mr. Han they did not reach out to try to help him"
THE PHOTOGRAPHER LATER SOLD THE PICTURE.
THE NEW YORK POST IS CATCHING HEAT FOR RUNNING IT.
AUTHORITIES HAVE CHARGED 30 YEAR OLD NAEEM DAVIS WITH SECOND DEGREE MURDER IN THE DEATH OF 58 YEAR OLD KI-SUCK HAN.
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NEW RIGHT NOW: A JUDGE JUST SENTENCED A TAMPA AREA TEEN TO 15 YEARS IN PRISON FOR PLANNING TO BOMB HIS HIGH SCHOOL LAST YEAR.
18-YEAR-OLD JARED CANO PLEADED NO CONTEST IN OCTOBER.
POLICE ARRESTED HIM IN 2011 AFTER THEY FOUND BOMB-MAKING MATERIALS AND A "MANIFESTO" OUTLINING CANO'S PLANS IN HIS HOME.
AUTHORITIES SAY HE WAS PLANNING TO BOMB FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL,
AND HE WANTED TO CAUSE MORE CASUALTIES THAN THE 19-99 COLUMBINE HIGH SCHOOL MASSACRE.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
SOMETHING MAGICAL IS ABOUT TO OPEN ITS DOORS TODAY FOR THE FIRST TIME.
"This appeals to children of all ages, I like to say in more ways than one"
THAT'S RIGHT, THE NEW EXPANSION TO FANTASYLAND IS REVEALED.
AND WE HAVE AN INSIDE LOOK AT ALL IT HAS TO OFFER.
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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.
"Limited Sun, scattered showers"
After a string of dry and sunny days, some minor changes are in the forecast over the next few days.
Our Thursday morning will start off mild with more clouds than sun. Through the early part of the day, we'll be watching an upper level disturbance sitting to our northwest in the northern Gulf of Mexico. With this weather system nearby and moving over head through the day, clouds will be in abundance with the chance for a few widely scattered showers.
Just like yesterday, mostly cloudy skies and a little bit of rain will keep our daytime highs capped in the upper 70s.
Tonight, as that disturbance begins to pull away to the east, clouds should begin to thin out with mainly dry weather in place. Overnight lows will settle into the lower 60s with one or two upper 50s on the thermometer across our northern cool spots.
The work week will end with a bit more sunshine and as a result, temperatures will rebound nicely into the lower 80s. Heading into the upcoming weekend, our skies will stay partly sunny with the opportunity to squeeze out a shower or two by Saturday.
Early next week, we'll be tracking another cold front sagging its way down the peninsula. At this time, forecast models are hinting at an increase in the cloud cover across our part of the state with the chance for some spotty showers.
Temperatures through the weekend and into early next week will run a few degrees above normal for this time of year. So even though the calendar says December, our weather is anything but winter like.
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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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THERE ARE MAJOR CHANGES GOING AT DISNEY WORLD.
THE MAGIC KINGDOM IS OPENING IT'S LARGEST EXPANSION IN THE PARK'S 41 YEAR HISTORY.
FANTASY LAND HAS NEW RIDES, NEW ATTRACTIONS, AND A WHOLE NEW LOOK.
JEFF PATTERSON SHOWS US WHAT'S NEW.
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WALT DISNEY ONCE PROMISED. DISNEYLAND WOULD NEVER BE FINISHED. AS LONG AS THERE IS IMAGINATION LEFT IN THE WORLD.
THE GRAND RE-OPENING OF FANTASY LAND PROVES THERE IS PLENTY OF IMAGINATION STILL AROUND.
NOT ONLY HAS THE SIZE OF FANTASY LAND DOUBLED. THEY'VE ADDED NEW CASTLES TO THE HORIZON.
"We have brought not just one more castle, but we have brought two castles, so we have the beast castle which we do have behind us and we have Prince Erics castle which is from the Little Mermaid story which is just down the pathway a little bit. So now we have three beautiful castles in the Magic Kingdom."
THERE ARE NEW RIDES. AND NEW PLACES TO EAT. LIKE THE "BE OUR GUEST " RESTAURANT THAT IS PART OF A HUGE NEW BEAUTY AND THE BEAST EXPERIENCE.
THERE IS SOMETHING HERE FOR EVERYONE.
"This appeals to children of all ages, I like to say in more ways than one, but with the grand dining experience you have in the evening at dinner time, we have french inspired cuisine, we offer very fine french wine and beer for dinner."
THERE'S ALSO A NEW EXPERIENCE INVOLVING "THE LITTLE MERMAID."
ONE OF THE NEW RIDES IS THE "UNDER THE SEA JOURNEY OF THE LITTLE MERMAID". WHERE YOU CAN INTERACT WITH CRABS. AS YOU WALK THROUGH THE LINE.
"We have the crabs out there, you know the trash for treasure hunts that they like to play. They're sorting things for themselves and for their treasure chests."
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THE NEW FANTASYLAND IS THE LARGEST EXPANSION IN THE MAGIC KINGDOM'S 41 YEAR HISTORY.
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FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GRADED TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS AND SCHOOLS.
THE REPORT CARDS DON'T HAVE AN IMPACT THIS YEAR,
BUT THEY *WILL AFFECT TEACHER'S PAY STARTING IN THE 2014-1015 SCHOOL YEAR.
CHARLOTTE'S CLASSROOM TEACHERS ARE 100 PERCENT EFFECTIVE ACCORDING TO THE EVAULATION.
COLLIER HAS 4 PERCENT HIGHLY EFFECTIVE, 95 PERCENT EFFECTIVE, AND LESS THAN 1 PERCENT THAT NEED IMPROVEMENT.
AS FOR LEE COUNTY- 9 PERCENT OF TEACHERS ARE HIGHLY EFFECTIVE, 88 EFFECTIVE, 1 PERCENT NEED IMPROVEMENT, 1 PERCENT ARE DEVELOPING.
LEE COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS AND SCHOOLS ALSO RECEIVED INDIVIDUAL GRADES-
TO CHECK THEM ALL OUT-
HEAD TO OUR WEB SITE NBC-2 DOT COM.
CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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NEW THIS MORNING: BACKYARD HENS ARE NOW ALLOWED IN BONITA SPRINGS.
COUNCIL APPROVED A TWO-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM LAST NIGHT.
PEOPLE CAN START APPLYING FOR THE 25 FREE PERMITS THIS MORNING.
CITY OFFICIALS TELL US 15 PEOPLE ARE ALREADY ON THE WAITING LIST.
YOU CAN ONLY HAVE UP TO FOUR HENS AND THEY MUST BE KEPT IN COOPS.
NO ROOSTERS ALLOWED.
THE CITY CAN DECIDE IF THEY WANT TO END THE PROGRAM DURING THE PILOT.
IF THAT'S THE CASE EVERYONE WILL HAVE TO GET RID OF THEIR HENS.
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TRAPPING PYTHONS IN THE EVERGLADES CAN WIN YOU MONEY.
IT'S APART OF THE FWC 2013 PYTHON CHALLENGE --ANYONE CAN ENTER.
THERE ARE ENTRIES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND THERE IS ONE FOR LICENSED TRAPPERS.
IN EACH DIVISION--THE PERSON WHO TRAPS THE MOST WILL WIN FIFTEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS.
FOR WHO EVER TRAPS THE LONGEST--THEY'LL BRING HOME ONE-THOUSAND DOLLARS.
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Gator John Entering Python Challenge
1:43 i think the challenge is going to be excellent its going to make a big dent in the python population that is actually taking over FL 1:51
FWC IS OFFERING THE CHALLENGE TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT BURMESE PYTHONS.
IT'S ALSO A COST EFFECTIVE WAY TO CUT DOWN THE POPULATION IN THE EVERGLADES.
ITS A MONTH LONG COMPETITION THAT STARTS JANUARY 12TH.
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A SOUTH DAKOTA CITY REALLY WANTS DRIVERS TO PAY ATTENTION TO THE ROAD.
THERE'S A TOUGH NEW BAN ON DISTRACTED DRIVING IN HURON.
TEXTING WHILE DRIVING IS A PRIMARY OFFENSE.
THAT MEANS OFFICERS CAN PULL DRIVERS OVER SIMPLY FOR DOING THAT.
PEOPLE CAUGHT TEXTING AND DRIVING WILL BE FINED 100-DOLLARS.
YOU CAN ALSO GET A TICKET IF YOU'RE EATING, READING THE PAPER OR PUTTING ON MAKE-UP IN THE MIRROR WHILE DRIVING.
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IT APPEARS AMERICANS DON'T MIND SHARING THEIR OPINIONS,
EVEN ON THINGS THAT DON'T EXIST.
A RECENT POLL BY PUBLIC POLICY POLLING FOUND 25 PERCENT OF AMERICANS TOOK A STANCE ON A PHONY DEBT REDUCTION POLICY CALLED THE PANETTA-BURNS PLAN.
THE PROPOSAL WAS DREAMED UP BY POLLERS TO TEST HOW MANY PEOPLE WOULD SPEAK ON SOMETHING THEY CLEARLY DIDN'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT.
EIGHT PERCENT OF THOSE POLLED SUPPORTED THE MYTHICAL PLAN AND 17 PERCENT OPPOSED IT.
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WHEN IS THE LAST TIME YOU USED A PAYPHONE?
NEW YORK CITY MAYOR MICHAEL BLOOMBERG WANTS TO GIVE THEM A HI-TECH MAKEOVER.
MAYOR BLOOMBERG LAUNCHED A "RE- INVENT PAYPHONES DESIGN CHALLENGE."
NEW YORKERS MUST SUBMIT THEIR IDEAS ON THE CITY WEB SITE AND CREATE A PROTOTYPE.
15 SEMI-FINALISTS WILL BE SELECTED TO DEMONSTRATE THEIR IDEA IN MARCH.
PAYPHONES PROVED TO BE CRITICAL IN THE AFTERMATH OF SUPERSTORM SANDY.
PAYPHONES AT 13 SPOTS IN NEW YORK CITY ALREADY OFFER FREE PUBLIC WI-FI.
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IN A SHOW OF TRUE SPORTSMANSHIP,
A TENNESSEE MIDDLE SCHOOL WRESTLER MADE ANOTHER BOY'S DREAM COME TRUE.
JARED STEVENS IS ON HIS TENNESSEE SCHOOL'S WRESTLING TEAM AND HAS CEREBRAL PALSY.
HE WAS MATCHED UP AGAINST 13-YEAR-OLD JUSTIN KEIVIT IN A RECENT MATCH.
ONCE THE MATCH BEGAN, KEIVET MANEUVERS AROUND STEVENS IN A LOW CROUCH.
THAT'S WHEN KEIVET GOT DOWN ON THE MAT AND SLID UNDER STEVENS,
ALLOWING STEVENS TO PIN HIM AND GET THE WIN.
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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.
"Limited Sun, scattered showers"
After a string of dry and sunny days, some minor changes are in the forecast over the next few days.
Our Thursday morning will start off mild with more clouds than sun. Through the early part of the day, we'll be watching an upper level disturbance sitting to our northwest in the northern Gulf of Mexico. With this weather system nearby and moving over head through the day, clouds will be in abundance with the chance for a few widely scattered showers.
Just like yesterday, mostly cloudy skies and a little bit of rain will keep our daytime highs capped in the upper 70s.
Tonight, as that disturbance begins to pull away to the east, clouds should begin to thin out with mainly dry weather in place. Overnight lows will settle into the lower 60s with one or two upper 50s on the thermometer across our northern cool spots.
The work week will end with a bit more sunshine and as a result, temperatures will rebound nicely into the lower 80s. Heading into the upcoming weekend, our skies will stay partly sunny with the opportunity to squeeze out a shower or two by Saturday.
Early next week, we'll be tracking another cold front sagging its way down the peninsula. At this time, forecast models are hinting at an increase in the cloud cover across our part of the state with the chance for some spotty showers.
Temperatures through the weekend and into early next week will run a few degrees above normal for this time of year. So even though the calendar says December, our weather is anything but winter like.
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CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
ALL CLEAR, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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ABC 7 Chicago @ABC7Chicago
#BreakingNews - Kate Middleton out of the hospital after treatment for extreme morning sickness
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A NEW STUDY FINDS -- THE COATING USED ON ASPIRIN PILLS -- MIGHT MAKE THEM LESS EFFECTIVE.
RESEARCHERS THINK THAT COATING MIGHT BLOCK THE PILL FROM REDUCING HEART ATTACKS AND STROKES.
THIS WAS FOUND DURING A STUDY -- WHERE DOCTORS TESTED PATIENTS ON ASPIRIN RESISTANCE-
BUT FOUND RESISTANCE MIGHT NOT BE THE PROBLEM.
IT WAS ACTUALLY THE PILL COATING -- NOT ALLOWING THE MEDICATION TO BE ABSORBED PROPERLY.
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THE GOVERMENT'S REQUEST FOR TIGHTER RESTRICTIONS ON CIGARETTE PACKAGING -- HAS BEEN DENIED BY A FEDERAL APPEALS COURT.
THE GOVERNMENT WANTS THE F-D-A TO REQUIRE GRAPHIC HEALTH WARNING ON CIGARETTE PACKS.
THEY NOW HAVE 90 DAYS TO APPEAL THE DECISION TO THE U-S SUPREME COURT.
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KIDS MAY BE EXHAUSTING. BUT HAVING A CHILD COULD ACTUALLY EXTEND YOUR LIFE!
A NEW STUDY REVEALS PARENTHOOD CUTS THE RISK OF EARLY DEATH --- ESPECIALLY AMONG WOMEN.
CHILDLESS WOMEN WERE FOUR TIMES AS LIKELY TO DIE AT A YOUNGER AGE THAN WOMEN WHO GAVE BIRTH TO THEIR OWN CHILD.
THE DEATH RATE WAS 50-PERCENT LOWER AMONG WOMEN WHO ADOPTED.
INTERESTINGLY, THE PREVALENCE OF MENTAL ILLNESS IN ADOPTIVE COUPLES WAS ABOUT HALF THAT OF OTHER PARENTS.
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IT SEEMS DIETING COULD ENHANCE YOUR SWEET TOOTH.
MARKETING RESEARCHERS AT NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY FOUND SWEETS TASTE BETTER WHEN A PERSON IS CHEATING ON A DIET.
IN ONE SCENARIO, SCIENTISTS GAVE PARTICIPANTS HEALTH INFORMATION THAT COULD MAKE THEM FEEL GUILTY ABOUT EATING CHOCOLATE.
THE RESULTS SUGGESTED THE MORE GUILTY YOU FEEL,
THE MORE PLEASURE YOU GET FROM EATING THE TREAT.
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AS THE SUN GOES DOWN, THE LIGHTS COME ON.
countdown
THIS AFTERNOON IS THE OFFICIAL LIGHTING OF THE NATIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE.
PRESIDENT OBAMA AND HIS FAMILY ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND THIS 90TH ANNUAL EVENT.
IT'S HOSTED BY NEIL PATRICK HARRIS.
IT'S A FUN-FILLED CEREMONY WITH PLENTY OF ENTERTAINMENT
INCLUDING PERFORMANCES FROM JAMES TAYLOR -- COLBIE CAILLAT. JASON MRAZ. AND THE FRAY.
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CHECK THIS OUT: IT'S THE EARTH AT NIGHT.
THESE ARE NEW IMAGES FROM A GOVERNMENT SATELLITE.
SEVERAL THINGS POP OUT WHEN YOU LOOK AT IT.
YOU CAN SEE HOW POPULATED THE EAST COAST OF THE UNITED STATES IS.
THE FLORIDA CITIES ARE LIT UP, AND YOU CAN SEE HOW DARK THE EVERGLADES ARE.
SCIENTISTS SAY THIS IMAGE SHOWS THE PLANET IN GREATER DETAIL THAN EVER BEFORE.
TO SEE MORE PICTURES, HEAD TO OUR WEB SITE, NBC DASH TWO DOT COM.
CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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AND THE NOMINEES ARE.
THE GRAMMY AWARD NOMINATIONS WERE ANNOUNCED LIVE, LATE LAST NIGHT.
AND SIX DIFFERENT ARTISTS TIE FOR TOP NOMINEE.
WE RUN DOWN THE LIST OF CONTENDERS.
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PLUS,
A BRAND NEW WAY TO GET AROUND DOWNTOWN NAPLES, FOR FREE!
IT'S CALLED THE JUMP ON EXPRESS, OR "JOE."
AND ONLY NBC-2 IS ON BOARD THIS MORNING FOR THE BIG KICK OFF.
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PLUS, YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS!
THIS IS NOT JUST CUTE VIDEO ---
THERE'S ACTUALLY A REASON WHY THIS DOG IS DRIVING.
WE'LL EXPLAIN COMING UP AT 6.
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DAYPLANNER FORECAST REMAINS UP UNTIL COMMMERICAL BREAK - WITH TALENT TALKING UNDER WITH COVERAGE PROMISE
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HIT TIME 5:57:50 AM
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