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BREAKING RIGHT NOW ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY-- TSUNAMI WARNING.
JAPAN ON ALERT AFTER A STRONG EARTHQUAKE STRIKES OVERNIGHT.
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AND FROM SUPERSTORM SANDY TO WORRIES OVER THE FISCAL CLIFF.
THIS MORNING, THE IMPACT EXPERTS SAY BOTH WILL HAVE ON THE NEW JOBS REPORT BEING RELEASED TODAY.
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WE BEGIN WITH BREAKING NEWS OUT OF JAPAN AT THIS HOUR--
A TSUNAMI WARNING ISSUED AFTER AN OVERNIGHT EARTHQUAKE ROCKS THE NORTHEASTERN PART OF THE COUNTRY.
THE JAPAN METEOROLOGICAL AGENCY SAYS THE QUAKE HAD A PRELIMINARY MAGNITUDE OF 7-POINT-3.
THE EPICENTER WAS JUST OFF THE COAST AND ABOUT 6 MILES BELOW THE SEABED.
WE'RE TOLD BUILDING SWAYED FOR AT LEAST SEVERAL MINUTES.
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AFTER A WEEK, THIS MORNING REPUBLICANS AND THE WHITE HOUSE ARE TALKING AGAIN ABOUT HOW TO AVOID THE FISCAL CLIFF.
PLUS, WE GET NEW UNEMPLOYMENT NUMBERS TODAY, A FRESH LOOK AT HOW MANY PEOPLE IN THIS COUNTRY CAN'T FIND JOBS.
TRACIE POTTS REPORTS FROM CAPITOL HILL.
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NOW AT 7-POINT-9 PERCENT. THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE ISN'T EXPECTED TO CHANGE WHEN NEW JOB NUMBERS COME OUT THIS MORNING.
BUT ECONOMISTS THINK IT MAY BE THE PUSH WASHINGTON NEEDS TO CUT A DEAL TO AVOID THE FISCAL CLIFF:
"You've got to nail this down. Uncertainty is killing us."
"Higher unemployment is a strong incentive for legislators to get something done."
STAFF WORKING FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA AND HOUSE SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER HAVE RESUMED NEGOTIATIONS. TODAY WE MAY HEAR IF THEY'RE MAKING ANY PROGRESS.
DEMOCRATS ARE STANDING FIRM AGAINST A REPUBLICAN PLAN TO KEEP TAX BREAKS FOR THE WEALTHY:
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"I see their proposal as an assault on the middle class."
/ Sen. Majority Leader :40-:47
"We are not going to negotiate this now. I believe the tax rates should go up to 39-point-six."
NOW THERE'S A NEW TWIST: WE'RE APPROACHING THE DEBT LIMIT AGAIN. PRESIDENT OBAMA WANTS NEW AUTHORITY TO BORROW MORE MONEY WITHOUT BEING BLOCKED BY CONGRESS.
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"What he's really after is assuming unprecedented power to spend taxpayer dollars without any limit."
THOSE JOB NUMBERS DUE OUT TODAY COULD TELL ANOTHER STORY. MILLIONS OF UNEMPLOYED AMERICANS.
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AND FAMILIES. HOPING WASHINGTON CAN WORK THIS OUT:
"The closer it gets to the brink, the more stressed they're going to be."
THE INSIDE SCOOP ON THOSE NEGOTIATIONS: THE WHITE HOUSE REPORTEDLY WON'T BUDGE ON TAXING THE WEALTHY. AND ONE SOURCE REPORTS REPUBLICANS HAVE NO "PLAN B."
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.
Warm weather continues"
An upper level disturbance that brought clouds and widely scattered showers to the area yesterday has finally pushed east of the state. This means we will end the work week on a drier note with warmer than average temperatures.
We'll start the day with temperatures in the lower 60s with the possibility of some patchy fog, which should lift a couple of hours after sunrise. Sunshine will prevail through the late morning hours with partly sunny skies during the afternoon. With a bit more sunshine across our Southwest Florida skies, temperatures will warm into the low 80s with a cooling seabreeze by the coast. The vast majority of us will stay dry during the day, however with sufficient moisture still in place a stray shower can't be ruled out.
Tonight, skies will remain mostly clear to partly cloudy and lows will be rather mild for this time of year in the mid 60s.
Some tropical moisture looks to return to the area over the weekend with the chance for a stray shower or two each and every afternoon. Temperatures will continue to run warmer than average in the lower to middle 80s with overnight lows in the mid 60s.
Partly sunny skies will remain in the forecast early next week with increasing clouds on Tuesday ahead of an approaching cold front. This front doesn't look to bring any cold air; just more clouds and a boost in our rain prospects.
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TODAY MEDICAL EXAMINERS WILL PERFORM AN AUTOPSY ON A BODY FOUND FLOATING IN THE CALOOSAHATCHEE.
POLICE RESPONDED TO THE SCENE, IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS YESTERDAY AFTERNOON.
THEY'RE STILL TRYING TO IDENTIFY THE BODY.
THEY SAY IT'S AN OLDER MALE.
THE MAN WHO FOUND IT SAYS HE WAS WALKING ON THE DOCK WHEN HE NOTICED A MAN'S HEAD POKING OUT OF THE WATER.
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MICHAEL NUNNINK, FOUND BODY: I thought he was like 50 or 60 years old when I looked at him you know what you could see of his face under the water but I guess he had been under the water for a while
HE ALSO TOLD US. OFFICERS BELIEVE THE MAN IS A VETERAN AND COVERED HIS BODY WITH A FLAG, BUT POLICE HAVEN'T CONFIRMED THAT.
INVESTIGATORS ARE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHETHER FOUL PLAY WAS INVOLVED
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A COMMUNITY PRAYS FOR JUSTICE IN THE TRAGEDY OF TWO IOWA YOUNG GIRLS.
INVESTIGATORS ARE CONFIDENT TWO BODIES FOUND ARE ELIZABETH COLLINS AND LYRIC COOK.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH JOINS US LIVE IN THE STUDIO NOW TO BREAK DOWN THE DETAILS.
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AUTHORITIES ARE STILL WAITING FOR AUTOPSY RESULTS TO CONFIRM, BUT THEY BELIEVE THE TWO BODIES FOUND BY HUNTERS IN IOWA WEDNESDAY ARE COUSINS WHO DISAPPEARED IN JULY.
11-YEAR-OLD LYRIC AND NINE-YEAR-OLD ELIZABETH WERE LAST SEEN RIDING THEIR BIKES IN EVANSDALE, IOWA.
THE BIKES AND A PURSE WERE FOUND AT NEARBY LAKE, BUT THERE WERE NO SIGNS OF THEM FOR MONTHS.
NOW INVESTIGATORS BELIEVE THE REMAINS FOUND ABOUT 25 MILES FROM WHERE THE GIRLS DISSAPPEARED THEM.
LAST NIGHT, PEOPLE IN THEIR COMMUNITY CAME TOGETHER AFTER GETTING THE NEWS.
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"It's hard, because I've seen Elizabeth out at Pointer too and and it's just like you just don't expect it for somebody so sweet and innocent."
THE BODIES WERE TAKEN TO THE STATE MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE.
COUNT ON NBC-2 FOR ANY UPDATES TO COME.
LIVE IN THE STUDIO -- STACEY DEFFENBAUGH NBC-2.
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JOHN MCAFEE IS BACK IN A DETENTION CENTER IN GUATEMALA THIS MORNING.
HE SPENT A GOOD PART OF THE DAY IN THE HOSPITAL YESTERDAY FOR WHAT HIS LAWYER DESCRIBED AS TWO MILD HEART ATTACKS.
MCAFEE'S ATTORNEY SAID HIS CLIENT SUFFERS FROM ANXIETY AND HYPERTENSION.
THE SOFTWARE PIONEER IS BEING HELD BY GUATEMALAN AUTHORITIES FOR ENTERING THE COUNTRY ILLEGALLY FROM BELIZE.
MCAFEE FLED BELIZE AFTER HE WAS WANTED FOR QUESTIONING ABOUT THE DEATH OF HIS NEIGHBOR -- GREGORY FAULL.
POLICE SAY THEY JUST WANT TO ASK MCAFEE QUESTIONS AND THAT HE IS NOT A PRIME SUSPECT.
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THE JURY WILL HEAR CLOSING ARGUMENTS THIS MORNING IN THE ROBERT DUNN TRIAL.
THE JUDGE TOLD JURY MEMBERS TO BRING AN OVERNIGHT BAG UNLESS THEY DON'T COME BACK WITH A VERDICT BY THE END OF THE DAY.
IF THEY DON'T THEY WILL BE SEQUESTERED.
IT IS THEIR JOB TO MAKE A RECOMMENDATION - LIFE IN PRISON WITHOUT PAROLE -- OR DEATH.
THE JUDGE WILL MAKE THE FINAL DECISION.
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THE TRIAL FOR A TEENAGER ACCUSED OF KILLING HIS MOTHER CONTINUES TODAY.
JONATHAN ROWLES WAS JUST 13 WHEN PROSECUTORS SAY HE SHOT KELLY-ANN ROWLES IN THEIR NAPLES HOME TWO YEARS AGO.
JONATHAN'S DAD TESTIFIED YESTERDAY ABOUT TEACHING HIS SON HOW TO SHOOT GUNS SAFELY.
A COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE ADVOCATE ALSO TESTIFIED THE TEEN SAID IT WAS SOMEONE ELSE WHO COMMITTED THE CRIME.
JONATHAN TOLD DETECTIVES HE SHOT HIS MOM BY ACCIDENT WHILE PLAYING WITH HIS DADS RIFLE.
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IT'S A DANGEROUS INTERSECTION.
IT'S BRAND NEW.
AND NOW IT'S ALREADY BEING FIXED.
WE'VE SHOWN YOU CAR CRASH AFTER CAR CRASH AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE NEW METRO PARKWAY EXTENSION AND BRIARCLIFF ROAD.
IN FACT, LAST NIGHT -- RIGHT AFTER THE STATE APPROVED PUTTING IN A LIGHT TO ALLEVIATE CONCERN AND CONGESTION. THREE CARS COLLIDED.
ONE PERSON WENT TO THE HOSPITAL.
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DRIVERS TELL US THE PROBLEM IS HAVING TO CROSS MULTIPLE LANES.
THEY SAY A LIGHT WILL SLOW THINGS DOWN AND MAKE IT EASIER TO TURN.
DAVID VANAMAN SUFFERED SERIOUS INJURIES.AND IS STILL RECOVERING.
HE CRASHED LESS THAN 24 HOURS AFTER THE INTERSECTION OPENED.
HE'S SUING THE STATE.
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VANAMAN SAYS THE LIGHT SHOULD GO IN NOW.
BUT F-DOT WON'T INSTALL IT UNTIL NEXT FALL.
OFFICIALS BLAME SUPERSTORM SANDY FOR DELIVERY DELAYS.
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DEVELOPING THIS MORNING,
PRESIDENT OBAMA STEPS INTO THE RISING CONFLICT IN EGYPT.
THE WHITE HOUSE SAYS HE CALLED PRESIDENT MORSI TO EXPRESS "DEEP CONCERN" ABOUT PROTESTERS DYING AND GETTING HURT IN HIS COUNTRY.
PRESIDENT OBAMA ALSO SAYING - THE VIOLENCE IS UNACCEPTABLE.
THOUSANDS OF MORSI SUPPORTERS AND OPPONENTS HAVE BEEN FIGHTING OUTSIDE HIS CAIRO PALACE.
AT LEAST SIX ARE DEAD, AND NEARLY 700 ARE INJURED.
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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW: THE U-S IS FINALLY WORKING WITH RUSSIA, TO TRY TO END THE CIVIL WAR IN SYRIA.
SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON MET WITH RUSSIA'S FOREIGN MINISTER AND A U-N MEDIATOR THURSDAY.
THE U-S AND RUSSIA HAVE CLASHED OVER HOW TO ADDRESS THE CONFLICT --
ACTIVISTS SAY THAT CONFLICT HAS KILLED MORE THAN 40 THOUSAND PEOPLE SINCE MARCH 2011.
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LOOKING AHEAD - COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO BORROW FEDERAL FUNDS TO PAY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION,
WILL NOW HAVE A NEW WAY TO PAY THAT MONEY BACK.
A NEW VERSION OF THE FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM WILL GO INTO EFFECT DECEMBER 21ST.
IT'S A PROGRAM SAID TO BE MORE FAVORABLE TO BORROWERS.
MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE PROGRAM WILL BE PUBLISHED TODAY.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
ALL NEW, NEXT ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY--
WARRANTY 101.
YOU MIGHT WANT A LITTLE EXTRA SECURITY WHEN YOU MAKE THOSE HIGH PRICED PURCHASES.
BUT EXPERTS SAY -- DON'T FALL FOR THE EXTENDED WARRANTY.
WE SHOW YOU WHY.
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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.
Warm weather continues"
An upper level disturbance that brought clouds and widely scattered showers to the area yesterday has finally pushed east of the state. This means we will end the work week on a drier note with warmer than average temperatures.
We'll start the day with temperatures in the lower 60s with the possibility of some patchy fog, which should lift a couple of hours after sunrise. Sunshine will prevail through the late morning hours with partly sunny skies during the afternoon. With a bit more sunshine across our Southwest Florida skies, temperatures will warm into the low 80s with a cooling seabreeze by the coast. The vast majority of us will stay dry during the day, however with sufficient moisture still in place a stray shower can't be ruled out.
Tonight, skies will remain mostly clear to partly cloudy and lows will be rather mild for this time of year in the mid 60s.
Some tropical moisture looks to return to the area over the weekend with the chance for a stray shower or two each and every afternoon. Temperatures will continue to run warmer than average in the lower to middle 80s with overnight lows in the mid 60s.
Partly sunny skies will remain in the forecast early next week with increasing clouds on Tuesday ahead of an approaching cold front. This front doesn't look to bring any cold air; just more clouds and a boost in our rain prospects.
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LATER TODAY -- THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL WILL GIVE US AN UPDATE ON THIS YEAR'S FLU ACTIVITY.
SO FAR, FLU SEASON IS OFF TO AN EARLY AND STRONG START.
SOME SCHOOLS IN TENNESSEE AND MICHIGAN ARE CANCELING CLASSES BECAUSE OF WIDESPREAD ILLNESS.
EXPERTS AT THE C-D-C SAY THE LAST TIME THEY SAW THIS MANY PATIENTS VISITING DOCTORS FOR THE FLU WAS IN 2004.
THEY SAY IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO GET A FLU SHOT.
AND THIS YEAR'S VACCINE SEEMS TO BE EFFECTIVE AT TARGETING THE STRAIN THAT'S GOING AROUND.
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NBC-2 GOT AN INSIDE LOOK INTO THE DOWNTOWN RIVER BASIN -- AND TODAY YOU CAN TOO.
ONE OF THE DRAWS OF THE FIVE-POINT-THREE MILLION DOLLAR PROJECT IS --
IT WAS MADE TO LOOK LIKE THE CALOOSAHATCHEE RUNS ALL THE WAY UP TO DOWNTOWN.
PLANNERS ALSO DESIGNED THE AREA TO FLOW WITH THE CURRENT DOWNTOWN DESIGN.
THERE'S NOT ONLY THE WATER FEATURE. BUT PEOPLE CAN ENJOY CONTINUOUS MUSIC PLAYING IN THE AREA AND FREE WI-FI.
THE OFFICIAL RIBBION CUTTING TAKES PLACE AT 4 P-M TODAY.
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THE AVERAGE FIXED RATE ON MORTGAGES TICKS UP A BIT THIS WEEK.
MORTGAGE BUYER FREDDIE MAC REPORTS THE AVERAGE RATE ON A 30-YEAR FIXED MORTGAGE LOAN IS UP TO 3.34 PERCENT,
COMPARED TO 3.32 PERCENT LAST WEEK.
A FIFTEEN YEAR FIXED RATE ROSE SLIGHTLY TO 2.67 PERCENT UP FROM 2.64 PERCENT.
THE LOW RATES HELP KEEP HOME BUYING AND REFINANCING AN APPEALING OPTION FOR CONSUMERS.
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GET ARRESTED -- GIVE UP YOUR D-N-A.
STARTING NEXT MONTH -- ANYONE CHARGED WITH FELONY THEFT OR BURGLARY,
WILL HAVE TO HAND OVER A SAMPLE OF THEIR D-N-A.
EVENTUALLY STATE AUTHORITIES HOPE TO ADD ALL CRIMES TO THE LIST.
STATE AUTHORITIES EXPECT TO ADD 100-THOUSAND SAMPLES A YEAR TO THE DATABASE.
IT COMES WITH AN EQUALLY LARGE PRICETAG.
EACH SAMPLE IS 27 DOLLARS.
COSTING F-D-L-E ABOUT TWO-POINT-SEVEN MILLION DOLLARS.
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RIGHT NOW --THE STATE ONLY TAKES D-N-A FROM CONVICTED FELONS AND THOSE ACCUSED OF MURDER, FELONY ASSAULT OR SEXUAL BATTERY.
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THE NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM WILL SOON GET ALL OF IT'S EQUIPMENT BACK AFTER IT WAS STOLEN.
NORTH PORT POLICE ARRESTED EDWARD HIGNUTT AND JOSHUA LUFF.
OFFICERS SAY THEY ADMITTED TO STEALING BALLS,
BATS AND OTHER THINGS FROM THE SCHOOL, TOTALLING MORE THAN 6-THOUSAND DOLLARS.
THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR SAYS THE SEASON IS BACK ON TRACK, AND THE LOCKER ROOM WILL SOON BE FULL.
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IT'S NEW RESEARCH THAT MAY CHANGE TREATMENT FOR WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER.
AND IT INVOLVES A DRUG CALLED TAMOXIFEN.
A STUDY FOLLOWED NEARLY 7 THOUSAND BREAST CANCER PATIENTS.
THEY TOOK TAMOXIFEN FOR 5 YEARS -- THEN STOPPED.
RESEARCHERS COMPARED THEM WITH PATIENTS WHO CONTINUED TAKING THE DRUG FOR FIVE MORE YEARS.
AND THOSE WHO COMPLETED A TEN YEAR COURSE -- HAD A LOWER RECURRENCE RATE,
AND FEWER DIED FROM BREAST CANCER.
EARLIER STUDIES SHOWED IF YOU TOOK TAMOXIFEN LONGER THAN 5 YEARS, YOU INCREASE THE RISK. BUT NOT THE BENEFIT.
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"So this is very different information it is worth watching closely to see if other studies can prove this benefit. I believe this is an appropriate time to have a discussion with your physician is there enough evidence to consider lengthening the time of Tamoxifen?"
DR. DUNNINGTON SAYS THE TAMOXIFEN *DOES HAVE SIDE EFFECTS.
A HIGHER RISK OF DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS OR BLOOD CLOTS IN YOUR LEGS, UTERINE CANCER OR STROKE.
ALL DRUGS WITH SIGNIFICANT BENEFITS ALSO HAVE RISKS.
SO IT'S NEVER CUT AND DRY.
TALK TO YOUR PHYSICIAN ABOUT THE BENEFITS AND RISKS BEFORE TAKING THE MEDICATION.
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BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT TO DO SOME HOLIDAY SHOPPING THIS WEEKEND -- WE HAVE A SPECIAL CONSUMER ALERT.
IF THE NEWEST ELECTRONIC GADGET OR APPLIANCE IS ON YOUR LIST--
NBC2'S CHRIS CLACKUM BREAKS DOWN WHETHER YOU TRULY NEED THAT EXTENDED WARRANTY.
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IT HAS BECOME A RITE OF PASSAGE IN RETAIL. THAT WHEN YOU'VE MADE A BIG-TICKET PURCHASE OF APPLIANCES OR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT.
.THE NEXT THING THE STORE WANTS TO SELL YOU. IS THE EXTENDED WARRANTY.
"One reason stores push them so hard is that there's just a huge profit margin on them, 50% in some cases, a lot more than they make on the products themselves"
GREG DAUGHERTY LED RESEARCH AT CONSUMER REPORTS ON THE VALUE OF EXTENDED WARRANTIES. AND CONCLUDED. TO JUST SAY NO.
"Even if you do have one and try to use it, sometimes you get a runaround, it might take a long time to get the product repaired. you might find it very hard to take it any place if there's no place near you. So, there are any number of stumbling blocks, even if you do have this coverage and you need to use it"
HE SAYS EXTENDED WARRANTIES ARE OFTEN UNNECESSARY BECAUSE REPUTABLE MANUFACTURERS STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCTS.
"Very often, they will try to fix it even outside of the warranty, just to keep you as a satisfied customer and to protect their brand"
HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE CAN OFFER RIDERS FOR EXTENDED COVERAGE.
.AND HE SAYS DEFINITELY CHECK THE CONTRACT WITH YOUR CREDIT CARD COMPANY.
"Depending on the kind of credit card you have, and we urge consumers to look and make sure, but very often, you will get some sort of extended warranty coverage with a credit card"
ANOTHER ALTERNATIVE HE SAYS IS TO INSURE YOURSELF WITH A REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT FUND IN YOUR BANK ACCOUNT.
CHRIS CLACKUM, NBC NEWS.
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THIS NEEDS TO BE PLANNED OUT -- A MOMENT FOR THE 4 ANCHORS
YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW--
YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE 2'S IS COMING UP NEXT AT 5:22.
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EMERGENCY TEAMS ARE STILL RESCUING PEOPLE -- STRANDED BY THAT POWERFUL TYPHOON THAT SWEPT ACROSS THE PHILIPPINES EARLIER THIS WEEK.
AUTHORITIES SAY THAT THE STORM HAS KILLED AS MANY AS 350 PEOPLE AND 400 OTHERS ARE MISSING.
THE STORM WIPED OUT HOMES AND EVEN TWO EMERGENCY SHELTERS.
THE DESTRUCTION IS WIDESPREAD, THE MAYOR OF ONE VILLAGE SAID HIS WHOLE VILLAGE IS GONE.
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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.
Warm weather continues"
An upper level disturbance that brought clouds and widely scattered showers to the area yesterday has finally pushed east of the state. This means we will end the work week on a drier note with warmer than average temperatures.
We'll start the day with temperatures in the lower 60s with the possibility of some patchy fog, which should lift a couple of hours after sunrise. Sunshine will prevail through the late morning hours with partly sunny skies during the afternoon. With a bit more sunshine across our Southwest Florida skies, temperatures will warm into the low 80s with a cooling seabreeze by the coast. The vast majority of us will stay dry during the day, however with sufficient moisture still in place a stray shower can't be ruled out.
Tonight, skies will remain mostly clear to partly cloudy and lows will be rather mild for this time of year in the mid 60s.
Some tropical moisture looks to return to the area over the weekend with the chance for a stray shower or two each and every afternoon. Temperatures will continue to run warmer than average in the lower to middle 80s with overnight lows in the mid 60s.
Partly sunny skies will remain in the forecast early next week with increasing clouds on Tuesday ahead of an approaching cold front. This front doesn't look to bring any cold air; just more clouds and a boost in our rain prospects.
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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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A NEW PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS STRUGGLING WITH LOANS KICKS OFF 2 WEEKS FROM TODAY.
BLOOMBERG'S JANE KING IS AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE TO BREAK IT ALL DOWN FOR US IN THIS MORNING'S BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
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GOOD MORNING,
DO YOU HAVE A BUNCH OF REALLY OLD APPLIANCES IN YOUR HOUSE?
ONES THAT NEED REPLACING?
COMMERCE DEPARTMENT DATA SHOWS --
THESE SO-CALLED "CONSUMER DURABLE GOODS" OWNED BY AMERICANS --
ARE THE OLDEST IN NEARLY HALF A CENTURY!
AND RENAISSANCE MACRO RESEARCH SAYS --
THAT COULD MEAN A BIG SPENDING SPREE IS ON THE WAY --
ONE THAT COULD STIMULATE THE U-S ECONOMY!
*****
MEANTIME -- NETFLIX C-E-O REED HASTINGS IN THE HOT SEAT --
OVER A FACEBOOK POSTING SAYING THE COMPANY'S ONLINE VIEWING EXCEEDED A BILLION HOURS IN JUNE FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER.
THE S-E-C SAYS POSTING ON FACEBOOK --
DOESN'T QUALIFY AS THE FAIR PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION PUBLICLY-TRADED COMPANIES ARE SUPPOSED TO GIVE INVESTORS.
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AND -- SOME GOOD NEWS FOR PEOPLE WITH STUDENT LOANS --
MORE, AFTER THIS:
IF YOU HAVE A STUDENT LOAN, IT MAY BE ABOUT TO GET EASIER TO PAY IT BACK!
THE NEW "PAY AS YOU EARN" PROGRAM FOR FEDERAL LOANS GOES LIVE DECEMBER 21ST, ACCORDING TO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.
IT ALLOWS SOME STUDENTS WHO STARTED TAKING LOANS AFTER OCTOBER FIRST 2007 TO PLEAD FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND LIMIT MONTHLY PAYMENTS --
AND HAVE THE LOANS FORGIVEN AFTER 20 YEARS.
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ON WALL STREET -- INVESTORS THIS MORNING, KEYING INTO THE NOVEMBER JOBS REPORT, AND THE IMPACT OF SUPERSTORM SANDY ON THE ECONOMY.
HIGHER CLOSE FOR STOCKS YESTERDAY ON SIGNS OF POSSIBLE PROGRESS IN FISCAL CLIFF NEGOTIATIONS IN WASHINGTON.
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AND -- WITH ONLY 18 DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS -- THE LAST-MINUTE HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON IS GETTING MORE EXTREME.
MACY'S ANNOUNCING IT WILL KEEP MOST LOCATIONS OPEN FOR 48 HOURS STRAIGHT ON THE WEEKEND BEFORE CHRISTMAS.
PLUS SOME WILL ALSO STAY OPEN ALL THE WAY UNTIL CHRISTMAS EVE.
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AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, I'M JANE KING WITH THE BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
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WE BEGIN THIS HALF HOUR WITH BREAKING NEWS IN JAPAN.
A STRONG EARTHQUAKE HITS JUST OFF THE COUNTRY'S NORTHEASTERN COAST OVERNIGHT.
IT HAD A PRELIMINARY MAGNITUDE OF 7-POINT-3 -- AND WE ARE TOLD THE QUAKE CAUSED BUILDINGS TO SWAY FOR AT LEAST SEVERAL MINUTES.
NOW, A TSUNAMI WARNING WAS ISSUED.
BUT THE PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER SAYS THERE'S NO RISK OF A WIDESPREAD TSUNAMI.
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ALSO DEVELOPING THIS MORNING--
THE SITUATION IN SYRIA MAY BE REACHING THE BOILING POINT.
IT'S A CONFLICT THAT'S COST 40 THOUSAND PEOPLE THEIR LIVES SINCE MARCH OF 2011.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH JOINS US LIVE IN THE STUDIO NOW.
STACEY -- THIS MORNING -- THE U-S IS STEPPING IN TO HELP RESOLVE THIS CONFLICT.
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THE U-S IS WORKING WITH RUSSIA -- TO TRY TO END THE CIVIL WAR IN SYRIA.
THE U-S AND RUSSIA HAVE PREVIOUSLY CLASHED OVER HOW TO ADDRESS THE CONFLICT.
THE WORLD IS ON HIGH ALERT OVER SYRIA'S NEXT MOVE -- AND WARNING THE SYRIAN PRESIDENT NOT TO USE WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION.
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AS THE FIGHTING IN SYRIA RAGES ON, SECRETARY OF DEFENSE LEON PANETTA SAYS THE LATEST INTELLIGENCE REPORTS RAISE SERIOUS CONCERNS THAT SYRIAN PRESIDENT BASHAR AL-ASSAD may TURN CHEMICAL WEAPONS ON his own CITIZENS. PANETTA ISSUED THIS WARNING TO THE SYRIAN LEADER.
The whole world is watching, the whole world is watching very closely and the President of the United States has made it very clear that there will be consequences, there will be consequences if the Assad regime makes a terrible mistake by using these chemical weapons on their own people.
DIPLOMATIC EFFORTS TO END THE 21-MONTH CONFLICT IN SYRIA HAVE FAILED. 42-THOUSAND PEOPLE HAVE BEEN KILLED SO FAR, ACCORDING OPPOSITION ACTIVISTS. WITH SO MUCH AT STAKE, SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN SAYS IT MAY BE TIME TO TAKE ACTION.
If true these reports may mean that the United States and our allies are facing the prospect of an imminent use of weapons of mass destruction in Syria and this may be the last warning we get. The time for talking about what to do may now be coming to a close and we may instead be left with an awful and very difficult decision.
ANGELINA JOLIE TRAVELED TO A SYRIAN REFUGEE CAMP AT THE JORDAN-SYRIA BORDER THURSDAY. THE ACTRESS IS A SPECIAL ENVOY FOR THE UNITED NATION'S REFUGEE AGENCY. IT WAS HER SECOND OFFICIAL MISSION TO THE REGION IN THREE MONTHS.
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SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON MET WITH THE U.N. SPECIAL ENVOY TO SYRIA AND RUSSIA YESTERDAY.
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.
Warm weather continues"
An upper level disturbance that brought clouds and widely scattered showers to the area yesterday has finally pushed east of the state. This means we will end the work week on a drier note with warmer than average temperatures.
We'll start the day with temperatures in the lower 60s with the possibility of some patchy fog, which should lift a couple of hours after sunrise. Sunshine will prevail through the late morning hours with partly sunny skies during the afternoon. With a bit more sunshine across our Southwest Florida skies, temperatures will warm into the low 80s with a cooling seabreeze by the coast. The vast majority of us will stay dry during the day, however with sufficient moisture still in place a stray shower can't be ruled out.
Tonight, skies will remain mostly clear to partly cloudy and lows will be rather mild for this time of year in the mid 60s.
Some tropical moisture looks to return to the area over the weekend with the chance for a stray shower or two each and every afternoon. Temperatures will continue to run warmer than average in the lower to middle 80s with overnight lows in the mid 60s.
Partly sunny skies will remain in the forecast early next week with increasing clouds on Tuesday ahead of an approaching cold front. This front doesn't look to bring any cold air; just more clouds and a boost in our rain prospects.
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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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THE U-S LABOR DEPARTMENT RELEASES ITS NOVEMBER JOBS REPORT TODAY.
IT'S THE FIRST ONE SINCE THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.
PRIVATE ECONOMISTS ARE FORECASTING THAT HIRING WENT DOWN FROM OCTOBER.
THURSDAY. A SMALL BUSINESS SURVEY FOUND SUPERSTORM SANDY MADE BUSINESSES EVEN MORE RELUCTANT TO HIRE NEW WORKERS IN NOVEMBER.
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AUTHORITIES ARE STILL WAITING FOR AUTOPSY RESULTS TO CONFIRM IT.
BUT THEY DO BELIEVE THAT TWO BODIES FOUND BY HUNTERS IN IOWA WEDNESDAY ARE THOSE OF COUSINS WHO DISAPPEARED IN JULY.
11-YEAR-OLD LYRIC COOK AND NINE-YEAR-OLD ELIZABETH COLLINS WERE LAST SEEN IN JULY RIDING THEIR BIKES NEXT TO A LAKE IN EVANSDALE, IOWA.
THE GIRLS' BIKES AND A PURSE WERE FOUND AT A NEARBY LAKE --
BUT NO SIGNS OF LYRIC AND ELIZABETH.
NOW INVESTIGATORS BELIEVE THE REMAINS FOUND -- 25 MILES FROM WHERE THEY DISAPPEARED -- ARE IN FACT THE BODIES OF THE TWO COUSINS.
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DEVELOPING THIS MORNING,
PRESIDENT OBAMA STEPS INTO THE RISING CONFLICT IN EGYPT.
THE WHITE HOUSE SAYS HE CALLED PRESIDENT MORSI TO EXPRESS "DEEP CONCERN" ABOUT PROTESTERS DYING AND GETTING HURT IN HIS COUNTRY.
PRESIDENT OBAMA ALSO SAYING - THE VIOLENCE IS UNACCEPTABLE.
THOUSANDS OF MORSI SUPPORTERS AND OPPONENTS HAVE BEEN FIGHTING OUTSIDE HIS CAIRO PALACE.
AT LEAST SIX ARE DEAD, AND NEARLY 700 ARE INJURED.
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TODAY MEDICAL EXAMINERS WILL PERFORM AN AUTOPSY ON A BODY FOUND FLOATING IN THE CALOOSAHATCHEE.
POLICE RESPONDED TO THE SCENE, IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS YESTERDAY AFTERNOON.
THEY'RE STILL TRYING TO IDENTIFY THE BODY.
THEY SAY IT'S AN OLDER MALE.
THE MAN WHO FOUND IT SAYS HE WAS WALKING ON THE DOCK WHEN HE NOTICED A MAN'S HEAD POKING OUT OF THE WATER.
INVESTIGATORS ARE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHETHER OR NOT FOUL PLAY WAS INVOLVED
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TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR ROBERT DUNN'S DEFENSE TEAM, AS THEY TRY TO SAVE HIS LIFE.
THE JUDGE AND JURY THAT WILL DECIDE THE CONVICTED KILLER'S FATE WILL HEAR CLOSING ARGUMENTS THIS MORNING AT NINE.
THEN, WE EXPECT THEM TO START DELIBERATING.
THEY'LL RECOMMEND A SENTENCE TO THE JUDGE, EITHER LIFE IN PRISON, OR THE DEATH PENALTY.
JURORS CONVICTED DUNN OF KILLING HIS ESTRANGED WIFE, CHRISTINE, INSIDE A CAPE CORAL DAYCARE IN 2008.
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NOW TO AN NBC-2 CRIME ALERT.
MARC WEEGGINS-BLAIR FACES CHARGES, AFTER LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY HE ROBBED A C-V-S ON U-S 41.
WE SHOWED YOU THIS SECURITY VIDEO.
DEPUTIES THINK THIS HELPED TRACK HIM DOWN.
INVESTIGATORS BELIEVE HE USED A GUN TO ROB THE STORE NEAR CRYSTAL DRIVE EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING.
NO ONE WAS HURT.
THEY ALSO SAY WEEGINS-BLAIR ROBBED A CIRCLE K LAST MONTH.
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THE SUSPECT IN THE TRAYVON MARTIN MURDER CASE FILES A CIVIL LAWSUIT OF HIS OWN.
GEORGE ZIMMERMAN FILED A 24-PAGE COMPLAINT YESTERDAY AGAINST N-B-C UNIVERSAL MEDIA AND THREE N-B-C EMPLOYEES.
THE BASIS FOR HIS CLAIM IS DECEPTIVE AND EXPLOITATIVE JOURNALISM.
ZIMMERMAN IS CHARGED WITH SECOND-DEGREE MURDER IN THE DEATH OF TRAYVON MARTIN.
HE MAINTAINS HE SHOT THE TEEN IN SELF-DEFENSE.
AND NOW HE SAYS N-B-C PORTRAYED HIM AS A RACIST AND PREDATORY VILLAIN TO INCREASE RATINGS.
ZIMMERMAN'S TRIAL IS EXPECTED TO START NEXT YEAR.
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A CAPE CORAL MOTHER AND DAUGHTER ARE RECOVERING,
AFTER AN ANIMAL INTRUDER CAME INTO THEIR HOME AND ATTACKED THEM.
BARB GLOVER THINKS THE FERAL CAT GOT IN THROUGH THE DOGGY DOOR.
SHE SAYS TUESDAY NIGHT WHEN SHE TRIED "SHOOING" THE ANIMAL AWAY,
HE STARTED TO HISS BEFORE UNLEASHING AND RIPPING INTO HER SKIN.
ONCE HE BIT IN -- GLOVER DESCRIBES THE CHAOS WHICH FOLLOWED.
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0738 "it was a reflex. I did a windmill and it latched on my other wrist. My mother's instinct kicked in and she went to get off. Before he bit her."
THE STRAY CAT IS NOW UNDER QUARANTINE AT LEE COUNTY DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES.
THEY TELL US IN THE NEXT WEEK -- THEY'LL DECIDE IF THE AGGRESSIVE ANIMAL NEEDS TO BE PUT DOWN.
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BY NEXT FALL -- WE'VE LEARNED A NEW INTERSECTION WILL BE A LITTLE BIT SAFER.
A TRAFFIC SIGNAL WILL GUIDE DRIVERS AT THE INTERSECTION OF BRIARCLIFF ROAD AND THE METRO PARKWAY EXTENSION IN LEE COUNTY.
PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN A NEARBY COMMUNITY HAVE BEEN PUSHING FOR A LIGHT SINCE THE ROAD OPENED.
THEY'VE SEEN SEVERAL CRASHES THERE ALREADY, INCLUDING ONE YESTERDAY.
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TODAY MARKS THE 71-ST ANNIVERSARY OF PEARL HARBOR.
THE DAY THE JAPANESE LAUNCHED SURPRISE AIR ATTACKS ON THE U-S.
MORE THAN 23-HUNDRED AMERICANS DIED.
THERE WILL BE A MEMORIAL PARADE IN WAIKIKI.
AND IN NEW YORK, LOCAL PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS WILL COMMEMORATE THE ANNIVERSARY WITH A WREATH-LAYING CEREMONY AT THE INTREPID SEA, AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM.
THOUGH THE MUSEUM IS STILL CLOSED DUE TO DAMAGE FROM HURRICANE SANDY.
THIS IS VIDEO OF LAST YEAR'S EVENT AT THE INTREPID.
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THIS MORNING PEOPLE ACROSS THE AREA ARE SAYING THANKS TO NEWEST GENERATION OF VETERANS.
THEY'RE SENDING GRATITUDE AND GREETINGS AS A PART OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS HOLIDAY MAIL FOR HEROES.
NBC-2'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS LIVE IN SOUTH FORT MYERS AT THE RED CROSS HEADQUARTERS.
CLIFTON, TODAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR PEOPLE TO BE A PART OF THIS PROGRAM.
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IT'S BEEN GOING ON SINCE LAST MONTH.
BUT IT'S PRETTY EASY TO DO.
I'M JOINED NOW BY Jeremy Gentile, Regional Service to the Armed Forces Director.
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THERE ARE TWO WAYS YOU CAN DO THIS.
PEOPLE CAN GO TO IBERIABANK LOCATIONS TO FILL OUT A CARD OR MAIL THEM OUT THEMSELVES.
WE HAVE THE ADDRESS ON OUR SCREEN, BUT YOU CAN ALSO GO TO OUR WEBSITE TO FIND IT. NBC-2.COM, JUST CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
THEY MUST BE POST-MARKED BY TODAY.
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REPORTING LIVE IN LEE COUNTY, CF, NBC2.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW -
THIS MORNING, WE ALSO NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE SURE OUR AREA SENIORS HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY.
DETAILS ON THE DEADLINE FOR OUR GIVING TREE STRAIGHT AHEAD.
PLUS, YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS.
IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.
WE TAKE YOU LIVE TO THIS SPECIAL HOLIDAY EVENT NOW UNDERWAY.
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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.
Warm weather continues"
An upper level disturbance that brought clouds and widely scattered showers to the area yesterday has finally pushed east of the state. This means we will end the work week on a drier note with warmer than average temperatures.
We'll start the day with temperatures in the lower 60s with the possibility of some patchy fog, which should lift a couple of hours after sunrise. Sunshine will prevail through the late morning hours with partly sunny skies during the afternoon. With a bit more sunshine across our Southwest Florida skies, temperatures will warm into the low 80s with a cooling seabreeze by the coast. The vast majority of us will stay dry during the day, however with sufficient moisture still in place a stray shower can't be ruled out.
Tonight, skies will remain mostly clear to partly cloudy and lows will be rather mild for this time of year in the mid 60s.
Some tropical moisture looks to return to the area over the weekend with the chance for a stray shower or two each and every afternoon. Temperatures will continue to run warmer than average in the lower to middle 80s with overnight lows in the mid 60s.
Partly sunny skies will remain in the forecast early next week with increasing clouds on Tuesday ahead of an approaching cold front. This front doesn't look to bring any cold air; just more clouds and a boost in our rain prospects.
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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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TIME IS RUNNING OUT, IF YOU WANT TO HELP A LOCAL SENIOR THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY YOU CAN DROP OFF YOUR GIFT, FOR THE "GIVING TREE."
N-B-C TWO AND THE FORT MYERS EDISON KIWANIS CLUB DISTRIBUTED SIX THOUSAND GIFT TAGS TO LOCAL PERKINS RESTAURANTS.
ONLY ABOUT A THIRD OF THE GIFTS HAVE BEEN RETURNED.
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GRAB A TAG OFF A TREE AT ANY PERKINS,
BUY THE GIFT -- WRAP IT AND RETURN IT TO PERKINS.
WE'LL DELIVER THE GIFTS TO AREA NURSING HOMES.
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A TRADITION 56 YEARS STRONG IS OPENING ITS DOORS TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDIANS TONIGHT.
THE HOLIDAY HOUSE FEATURING THE HISTORIC BURROUGHS AND LANGFORD KINGSTON HOMES ARE DECORATED TO A "TEE".
ONLY NBC-2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK GIVES YOU A FIRST LOOK INSIDE THE LANGFORD KINGSTON HOME IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.
GOOD MORNING, DANIELLE.
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-EVERY YEAR THE HOMES ARE DECORATE WITH A THEME-- THIS YEAR IT'S "CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD"
-FORT MYERS WOMEN'S COMMUNITY CLUB PUTS THIS TOGETHER EVERY YEAR AS THEIR GIFT TO THE COMMUNITY. THEY DECORATED THE HOMES IN 2 DAYS!
-HOMES WERE BUILT IN THE EARLY 19th CENTURY.
HERE'S THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW.
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HOLIDAY HOUSE
DEC. 7-23
HISTORIC BURROUGHS & LANGFORD KINGSTON HOMES ADMISSION $5 *CHILDREN 10 & UNDER FREE
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LIVE IN FORT MYERS DANIELLE KOLENIAK NBC2 ABC7.
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A CAPE CORAL DEVELOPER DECIDES TO COMPROMISE OVER A 7-11 GAS STATION ON SKYLINE BOULEVARD AND CAPE CORAL PARKWAY.
COUNCILMAN CHRIS CHULAKES-LEETZ SAYS CREIGHTON COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT HAS DECIDED TO BUILD JUST THE CONVENIENCE STORE AND LEAVE OUT THE PUMPS.
FOR MONTHS - HUNDREDS OF RESIDENTS HAVE FOUGHT AGAINST THE GAS STATION.
THEY'RE CONCERNED ABOUT CRIME AND TRAFFIC.
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47:53 it is still a commercial application and when you put in that convenience store you'll have traffic going into it and out of it 48:05
WE COULDN'T REACH CREIGHTON FOR COMMENT.
THE PROJECT PASSED PLANNING AND ZONING IN SEPTEMBER BUT RESIDENTS WON AN APPEAL.
IT'S SET TO GO BEFORE COUNCIL EARLY NEXT YEAR.
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SEVERAL PEOPLE AT THREE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA NURSING HOMES ARE SICK WITH A MYSTERY ILLNESS.
THE COLLIER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT LEARNED ABOUT THE CASES LATE LAST MONTH.
TWO COLLIER NURSING HOMES ARE AFFECTED---ONE IS TUSCANY VILLA ON EAST TAMIAMI TRAIL IN NAPLES.
ANOTHER ONE REMAINS UNIDENTIFIED.
A THIRD NURSING HOME IN BONITA SPRINGS, THE EMERITUS--ALSO CONFIRMS IT HAS SICK EMPLOYEES AND RESIDENTS.
HEALTH EXPERTS SAY IT'S NOT SURPRISING.
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"It's really not, it's very normal with these infections. If you imagine people living together so closely and again being really vulnerable, it's easy to pass on."
MANAGERS AT SOME OF THESE CENTERS ARE ASKING RESIDENTS TO STAY IN THEIR BEDS--URGING FAMILY TO CUT BACK ON VISITING HOURS.
COLLIER'S HEALTH DEPARTMENT WILL WATCH THEM CLOSELY UNTIL THEY GO 72 HOURS WITHOUT ANY OF THESE FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS.
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WILD PIGS ARE TEARING UP A SOUTH FORT MYERS COMMUNITY.
NEIGHBORS SAY GROUPS OF 20 HOGS HAVE FORCED THEIR WAY INTO THE CROSS CREEK COMMUNITY -- OFF DANIELS PARKWAY.
THEY'RE DESTROYING THE LANDSCAPING.
THEY'RE COMING THROUGH A FENCE THAT SEPARATES THIS COMMUNITY FROM THE SIX MILE CYPRESS SLOUGH.
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mary nelson/NEIGHBOR 52:54 we're being invaded. We can't go out at night. we're afraid to walk our dogs at night. it's dangerous to people our age.
LAST NIGHT -- THE CROSS CREEK COMMUNITY BROUGHT IN DOGS TO SCARE THE PIGS AWAY.
THIS MORNING -- A FENCING COMPANY WILL COME IN AND PUT UP A MUCH HEAVIER FENCE.
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OFFICIALS AT A HOSPITAL IN MINNESOTA SAY THEY ARE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW A MOTHER WAS GIVEN THE WRONG BABY TO BREASTFEED.
TAMMY VAN DYKE SAYS SHE WAS FURIOUS AFTER HER NEWBORN SON CODY
WAS TAKEN TO THE WRONG MOTHER AT ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL IN MINNEAPOLIS TO BE BREAST-FED.
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S/ Tammy Van Dyke / Mother
"I was just hysterical, I called my mother to come to the hospital because I couldn't process what was happening. I still can't process, what happened and then they tested the mother for HIV and Hepatitis. They tested me. They tested Cody. Everybody's negative so that's the good news."
ACCORDING TO VAN DYKE, THE MOTHER WHO HAD JUST GIVEN BIRTH TO TWINS,
BEGAN TO BREAST-FEED THE INFANT AND TOLD A NURSE THAT SHE BELIEVED THE CHILD WAS NOT HER SON,
AND AFTER CHECKING THE ID BRACELET -- HER FEARS WERE CONFIRMED.
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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.
Warm weather continues"
An upper level disturbance that brought clouds and widely scattered showers to the area yesterday has finally pushed east of the state. This means we will end the work week on a drier note with warmer than average temperatures.
We'll start the day with temperatures in the lower 60s with the possibility of some patchy fog, which should lift a couple of hours after sunrise. Sunshine will prevail through the late morning hours with partly sunny skies during the afternoon. With a bit more sunshine across our Southwest Florida skies, temperatures will warm into the low 80s with a cooling seabreeze by the coast. The vast majority of us will stay dry during the day, however with sufficient moisture still in place a stray shower can't be ruled out.
Tonight, skies will remain mostly clear to partly cloudy and lows will be rather mild for this time of year in the mid 60s.
Some tropical moisture looks to return to the area over the weekend with the chance for a stray shower or two each and every afternoon. Temperatures will continue to run warmer than average in the lower to middle 80s with overnight lows in the mid 60s.
Partly sunny skies will remain in the forecast early next week with increasing clouds on Tuesday ahead of an approaching cold front. This front doesn't look to bring any cold air; just more clouds and a boost in our rain prospects.
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CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
ALL CLEAR, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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LOOKING AHEAD --
THIS MORNING WE EXPECT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BEAR INVASION IN LEHIGH ACRES.
FLORIDA WILDLIFE OFFICIALS SAY BEAR SIGHTINGS IN LEHIGH ACRES HAVE SKYROCKETED IN RECENT WEEKS.
THEY SAY BEAR ISSUES HAVE BECOME CHRONIC DUE TO EASY ACCESS TO FOOD ITEMS AND TRASH.
F-W-C IS HOLDING A NEWS CONFERENCE THIS MORNING TO GET THE WORD OUT -- AND SHOW RESIDENTS HOW TO KEEP BEARS AWAY.
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NO MORE AIRPLANE MODE.
THE F-C-C IS TRYING TO MAKE IT SO TRAVELERS CAN USE MORE ELECTRONICS ON AIRPLANES.
F-C-C HEAD SENT A LETTER TO FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION REQUESTING THE USE OF TABLETS,
E-READERS AND PORTABLE DEVICES FROM TAKE-OFF TO LANDING.
APPARENTLY, THE COMMUNICATIONS LEADER HAS A SOFT SPOT FOR AMERICANS WHO HAVE GROWN DEPENDENT UPON THE DEVICES.
RIGHT NOW -- PASSENGERS ARE REQUIRED TO TURN OFF ALL ELECTRONICS DURING TAKEOFF -- EVEN THOUGH THERE'S NO PROOF THEY INTERFERE WITH FLIGHT SERVICES.
THE F-A-A SAYS IT WILL REVIEW ITS POLICIES ABOUT ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN-FLIGHT.
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THE SOUTH LAWN OF THE WHITE HOUSE IS NOW GLOWING WITH HOLIDAY LIGHTS.
LAST NIGHT, THE PRESIDENT, FIRST LADY AND THEIR DAUGHTERS FLIPPED THE SWITCH TO LIGHT UP THE GIANT BLUE SPRUCE.
IT'S A TRADITION THAT WAS STARTED 90 YEARS AGO.
THIS YEAR'S NATIONAL TREE HAS A SPECIAL MEANING.
IT WITHSTOOD THE WINDS OF HURRICANE SANDY.
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A RESTAURANT IN CENTRAL CHILE USES SUNLIGHT AS ITS NOT-SO-SECRET INGREDIENT.
THE SUN'S RAYS ARE USED TO PREPARE DELECTABLE DISHES IN THE RESTAURANT'S 20 SOLAR OVENS.
EACH OVEN CAN REACH 356 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.
THE RESTAURANT SPECIALIZES IN STEWS, ROASTED MEATS, FRESH BREAD AND FOR DESERT.CAKE.
THE SOLAR OVENS ARE IN A PERFECT LOCATION,
A REGION OF CHILE WHERE THERE IS SUNSHINE MORE THAN 300 DAYS EVERY YEAR.
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THE WORLD'S LARGEST CUT STONE, AN AQUAMARINE, IS ON DISPLAY AT THE SMITHSONIAN.
CHECK OUT THIS GIANT GEM.
IT'S CALLED THE DOM PEDRO GEM.
MINERS COLLECTED IT IN BRAZIL IN THE LATE 80'S.
IT'S NAMED AFTER BRAZIL'S FIRST TWO EMPERORS.
THE CRYSTAL IS MORE THAN A FOOT TALL AND WEIGHS NEARLY FIVE POUNDS. THAT'S TEN-THOUSAND-363 CARATS!
THE DOM PEDRO GEM WILL BE PART OF THE PERMANENT COLLECTION AT THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM.
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FLAGS WILL FLY AT HALF STAFF TODAY ALL OVER THE COUNTRY,
IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR.
WE'LL RUNDOWN CEREMONIES AND EVENTS HAPPENING RIGHT HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
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PLUS, TREND ALERT!
REMEMBER WHEN THE COLOR TANGERINE WAS ALL THE RAGE?
WELL, THAT WAS SO LAST YEAR.
2013 IS ALL ABOUT THE NEW COLOR ON THE BLOCK.
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AND MO-VEMBER COMES TO AN END.
DO YOU RECOGNIZE THIS FAMOUS MUSTACHE?
IT'S WORTH MORE THAN A MILLION DOLLARS!
AND IT'S GETTING THE RAZOR TODAY ON LIVE TELEVISION.
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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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