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KEY LIST WHALE BONES FOUND-SOT VO
A) SANDY HOOK SHOOTING-SOT TOPS VO IL JAIL ESCAPE-VO WIPE
B) BEAR CHASE-TRX VO TOPS IL JAIL ESCAPE-SOT VO
C) TURTLE RELEASE-TRX VO TOPS SHARK FEEDING FRENZY-TRX VO TOPS
OPEN-CLIP SHARK FEEDING FRENZY-SOT VO
TOSS TO REPORTER-2 SHOT TURN SOYUZ LAUNCH-OC NATS VO
CT SHOOTINGS-PKG PERSON OF THE YEAR-ONCAM
TOSS TO ANCHOR-ONCAM TRX TEASE FOUR-----
DEMS GUN CONTROL-ONCAM A) DOOMSDAY BUNKERS-2 SHOT VO
TOSS TO NICK-OC SOT OC TRX B) CLERK TACKLES ROBBER-VOTOPS
RICK SCOTT ON CNN-TRAFFIC DOOMSDAY BUNKERS-PLASMA
RICK SCOTT ON CNN-PKG DOOMSDAY BUNKERS-PKG
RICK SCOTT ON CNN-TRAFFIC DOOMSDAY BUNKERS-ONCAM
TEASE ONE------ MISS UNIVERSE TONIGHT-VO WIPE
A) TRAIN KNOCKS OFF TRACK-2 SHOT NATS VO MISS UNIVERSE TONIGHT-SOT VO
WEATHER-STC REIF OPEN-CLIP
ARTIFICAL REEFS-ONCAM FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL
MARKET WATCH-PKG TOSS TO DANIELLE-OC VO
TRAIN KNOCKS OFF TRACK-OC NATS VO BEAR CHASE-REM LIVE
TRAIN KNOCKS OFF TRACK-SOT VO BEAR CHASE-PKG
REIF OPEN-CLIP BEAR CHASE-REM LIVE
FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL CLERK TACKLES ROBBER-VO TOPS
BULLET PROOF BACKPACKS-ON CAM CLERK TACKLES ROBBER-SOT VO
BULLET PROOF BACKPACKS-PKG DSK PIMPING-VO
BULLET PROOF BACKPACKS-ONCAM INSTANGRAM RESPONSE-VO
POT CRASH-OC SOT VO WIPE GOOGLE CLICKS-ONCAM
POT CRASH-SOT VO HEART ATTACK TREATMENT-TRX VO
TEASE TWO---- SNEEZING-VO
A) CAVITY SEARCH-2 SHOT SOT VO MELANOMA FINDER-INTRO
CAVITY SEARCH-VO IN PLASMA MELANOMA FINDER-PKG
CAVITY SEARCH-PKG TOSS TO CLIFTON-1 SHOT BOXES
CAVITY SEARCH-ONCAM TURTLE RELEASE-REM LIVE
TEASE THREE----- TURTLE RELEASE-PKG
B) BENGHAZI LATEST-VOTOPS TURTLE RELEASE-REM LIVE
DR. OZ LOOKLIVE TEASE-SOTTOPS KESHA BANNED-SS
OPEN-CLIP COMING UP @ 4-CLIP
OBAMA GUN CONTROL-2 SHOT A) obama gun control-VOTOPS-WIPE
OBAMA GUN CONTROL-SOT 2 SHOT B) rick scott ratings-VOTOPS-WIPE
TOSS TO KRISTA-2 SHOT TRX C) dad school guards-VOTOPS
BENGAZZI LATEST-PLASMA A) CT SHOOTING-TRXVO TOPS
BENGAZZI LATEST-PKG B) BEAR CHASE-VOTOPS
BENGAZZI LATEST-ONCAM C) TURTLE RESCUE-VOTOPS
CA MALL FIRING-NATS VO D) BENGAZII LATEST-VOTOPS
911 CANCER-VO MARKET WATCH-SATLIVE
JERRY SEINFELD TODAY-VO CLOSE-3-SHOT
WHALE BONES FOUND-OC SOT VO WIPE END TIME------------


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A) SANDY HOOK SHOOTING-SOT TOPS VO


I'm convinced they saved /my granddaughter whatever they did, whatever actions they took to divert his attention

REMEMBERING A HERO.

THE COMMUNITY OF NEWTOWN AND THE NATION PAY THEIR FINAL RESPECTS TO MORE VICTIMS OF THE SHOOTING MASSACRE INCLUDING A TEACHER WHO GAVE HER LIFE TRYING TO SAVE HER STUDENTS. Return to index of stories...


B) BEAR CHASE-TRX VO TOPS


PLUS A BEAR GOES ON THE PROWL IN ONE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY AND NBC2 HAS THE PICTURES AND FRAYED NERVES OF THE NEIGHBORS TO PROVE IT. Return to index of stories...


C) TURTLE RELEASE-TRX VO TOPS


PLUS A RARE TURTLE GETS A NEW HOME RIGHT HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA BUT NOT BEFORE A MAJOR UNDER TAKING. Return to index of stories...


OPEN-CLIP


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TOSS TO REPORTER-2 SHOT TURN


TURNING NOW, TO THE LASTEST IN CONNECTICUT.

SCHOOL BUSES ARE BACK ON THE STREETS IN NEWTOWN.

BUT THERE ARE ALSO FUNERAL PROCESSIONS HAPPENING TODAY FOR SOME OF THE ADULTS AND CHILDREN KILLED FRIDAY IN THE SCHOOL SHOOTING.

RENE MARSH HAS THE LATEST ON THE INVESTIGATION. Return to index of stories...


CT SHOOTINGS-PKG


PARENTS IN NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT HAVE CAUTIOUSLY SENT THEIR CHILDREN BACK TO SCHOOL.WITH EXTRA SECURITY AND COUNSELORS ON HAND.

I just naturally would love to keep my kids in a bubble, but I know you can't live that way.

THE CLOSE-KNIT COMMUNITY IS FOREVER CHANGED BECAUSE OF THOSE 20 CHILDREN WHO WILL NEVER BE RETURNING TO CLASS.

THE INVESTIGATION CONTINUES INTO WHAT SPARKED THE SHOOTING RAMPAGE. ADAM LANZA LEFT A SMASHED COMPUTER AT HIS HOME, BUT SO FAR INVESTIGATORS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO RETRIEVE ANY DATA FROM IT.

TOXICOLOGY TESTS ARE UNDERWAY TO DETERMINE WHETHER HE'D BEEN TAKING ANY MEDICATION.

WITHIN FOUR HOURS TWO FUNERALS WERE HELD YESTERDAY AT SAINT ROSE OF LIMA CHURCH.

I'm watching a sea of people leaving a funeral for a child and another sea of people waiting at the side of the church for the next funeral. It's just really beyond words.

TEACHER VICTORIA SOTO WILL BE LAID TO REST TODAY, AND PARENTS WILL BURY MORE CHILDREN.

PARENTS OF VICTIM GRACE MCDONNELL SAY THEY TAKE COMFORT IN THE THOUGHT THAT THEIR DAUGHTER IS WITH HER FRIENDS.

I just envision all of them holding hands. And they're all together up there. And they're up there with their wonderful principal.

AT A VIGIL LAST NIGHT FOR PRINCIPAL DAWN HOCHSPRUNG IN NEIGHBORING NAUGATUCK, THE TOWN'S MAYOR SAID THEIR FAITH WILL NOT WAIVER. Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO ANCHOR-ONCAM TRX


RENE MARSH REPORTING.

YOU SAW IT LIVE HERE ON NBC2.

PRESIDENT OBAMA MAKES AN ANNOUNCEMENT FOR WHAT SHOULD BE DONE IN THE WAKE OF THE SANDY HOOK SHOOTING.

NBC2 ANCHOR CLAY MILLER IS LIVE IN THE STUDIO TO BREAK DOWN WHAT THE PLAN MEANS FOR US. Return to index of stories...


DEMS GUN CONTROL-ONCAM


DEMOCRATS ARE TRYING TO GET A RENEWED PUSH FOR GUN CONTROL.

TWO HOUSE DEMOCRATS ARE PUSHING FOR A VOTE ON LEGISLATION BANNING HIGH-CAPACITY MAGAZINES.

CONGRESSWOMAN CAROLYN MCCARTHY OF NEW YORK AND REPRESENTATIVE DIANA DEGETTE OF COLORADO ARE BEHIND THE PLAN.

THE LEGISLATION MIRRORS A BILL IN THE SENATE BANNING MAGAZINES WITH MORE THAN 10 BULLETS. Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO NICK-OC SOT OC TRX


FLORIDA GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT ALSO HAD TO ANSWER SOME TOUGH QUESTIONS ON GUN CONTROL THIS MORNING.

we're at a 41-year low in our crime rate. So we're doing the right things in our state. But I think whenever anything happens like this, let's step back and say what can we improve."

NBC-2'S NICK CILETTI IS LIVE IN STUDIO.

BREAKING DOWN THE HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE GOVERNOR'S INTERVIEW WITH C-N-N'S SOLEDAD O'BRIEN THIS MORNING. Return to index of stories...


RICK SCOTT ON CNN-TRAFFIC


GOVERNOR SCOTT FACED A LOT OF TOUGH QUESTIONS FROM SOLEDAD.

EVERYTHING FROM 6-HOUR VOTER WAIT TIMES TO WHETHER OR NOT HE THOUGHT HE DESERVED TO BE RE-ELECTED.

BUT IT WAS THE THE DISCUSSION ON GUN CONTROL THAT BECAME THE MOST HEATED. Return to index of stories...


RICK SCOTT ON CNN-PKG


I think, with all due respect, you're not going to answer my question

DODGING THE DELICATE TOPIC OF GUN CONTROL.

IN THE WAKE OF LAST WEEK'S DEADLY SHOOTING AT AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN NEWTOWN, CT WHERE 26 INNOCENT PEOPLE LOST THEIR LIVES.

CNN'S SOLEDAD O'BRIEN PRESSED FLORIDA GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT FOR SOME ANSWERS.

I just want you to tell me you'd be comfortable to support. And I get it, it's going to be part of a conversation

A CONVERSATION GOVERNOR SCOTT AGREES MUST HAPPEN.

respect these families. Second, what I've done in the state is ask everyone one of our schools to go back and look at their safety precautions and make sure every parent feels comfortable

BUT IT WASN'T JUST GUN CONTROL.

REMEMBER THESE?

SOME VOTERS IN LEE COUNTY WAITED IN LINE FOR 6 HOURS ON ELECTION DAY TO CAST THEIR BALLOTS.

SO NOW -- HE'S PROPOSING

1. LIMITING THE LENGTH OF THE BALLOT.

2. GIVING SUPERVISORS OF ELECTIONS MORE FLEXIBILITY TO CONTROL SIZE OF POLLING LOCATIONS.

3. AND EXTENDING EARLY VOTING.

BUT -- COULD THIS PAST ELECTION COST SCOTT HIS WON ELECTION IN 2014?

Soledad: Quinnipiac has a poll out, Does Gov. Sott deserve a second term. 52% say no. In your own party, more than half the people said they;d like another candidate to challenge you. How much of this is you suffering the consequences of things you could haven't changed?

Gov. Scott

I comply with the law. We had an election bill that was passed my first year in office. It was approved by the Justice Dept. So, I complied with the law. When you're the governor. You've got to comply with the law. Return to index of stories...


RICK SCOTT ON CNN-TRAFFIC


ACCORDING TO THE SAME QUINNIPIAC POLL.

53% OF REPUBLICAN VOTERS SAID THEY'D LIKE TO SEE ANOTHER REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE CHALLENGE THE GOVERNOR IN 2014.

SINCE MAY 2011.

THE GOVERNOR'S APPROVAL RATING HAS NOT TOPPED 41 PERCENT.

LIVE IN THE STUDIO.NICK CILETTI.NBC-2. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE------


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A) TRAIN KNOCKS OFF TRACK-2 SHOT NATS VO


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WEATHER-STC


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


ARTIFICAL REEFS-ONCAM


ARTIFICIAL REEFS ARE COMING TO COLLIER COUNTY.

NAPLES CITY COUNCIL VOTED TO ACCEPT A 300-THOUSAND DOLLAR GRANT FROM THE BP OIL SPILL TO PLACE MAN-MADE REEFS IN THE GULF.

IN A JOIN-EFFORT, THE CITY AND COUNTY WILL INSTALL A TOTAL OF 36 REEFS TO DRAW IN DIVERS AND BOOST TOURISM.

THE PROJECT WON'T USE ANY TAXPAYER DOLLARS-JUST GRANTS AND PRIVATE DONATIONS. Return to index of stories...


MARKET WATCH-PKG


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TRAIN KNOCKS OFF TRACK-OC NATS VO


NEW MUST SEE VIDEO OF A MUDSLIDE IN WASHINGTON STATE THAT TOOK OUT A FREIGHT TRAIN.

nats of mudslide then sound of train coming off the track

A LONGSHOREMAN WAS WORKING NEAR THE SLOPE WHEN HE HEARD THE GROUND MOVING, SO HE PICKED UP HIS CAMERA.

THE 75 FOOT WIDE SLIDE SLAMMED INTO A MOVING FREIGHT TRAIN NEAR THE PORT OF EVERETT. DERAILING AND CRUNCHING CARS ON THE TRACKS.

AS CONTAINERS CRUMBLED, HE SUDDENLY REALIZED HE COULD BE IN THEIR PERILOUS PATH. Return to index of stories...


TRAIN KNOCKS OFF TRACK-SOT VO


"I thought the rest of the rail cars were gonna pile up and come through the fence and get me, so I was trying to get out of the car. and everything just came to a stop."

THERE WERE NO INJURIES. Return to index of stories...


REIF OPEN-CLIP


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FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL


THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.

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

A cold front that swept through Southwest Florida with very little fanfare yesterday has brought us a quick dose of cooler and drier air. After a chilly start this morning with lows in the mid 50s here in town, temperatures will rebound quite nicely today under plenty of sunshine. Afternoon highs will climb into the upper 70s to lower 80s, but with a nice drop in our humidity levels it will feel quite pleasant today.

Winds this afternoon will remain from the northeast with a switch to the east/southeast through the evening hours. Mostly clear skies will prevail overnight and with an increase in the humidity, we're looking at the possibility of patchy dense fog by early tomorrow morning with lows in the upper 50s to low 60s.

Our Thursday will be another dry one under mostly to partly sunny skies. With a southerly flow across the peninsula, a more humid airmass will be in place with daytime highs reaching the lower 80s. We will more than likely see an increase in the cloud cover late Thursday and into early Friday with the approach of our second cold front for the week.

This front will bring us about a 40% chance of scattered showers during the early morning hours on Friday, with a more significant push of colder air arriving during the day. Skies will clear from north to south, but despite the afternoon sunshine daytime highs will struggle to reach 70° in many locations. Friday night looks to be the coldest as overnight lows will drop into the lower to middle 40s by Saturday morning. Afternoon highs will remain quite cool as they work their way into the upper 60s with lots of sunshine.

High pressure will have a firm grip on our weather through the upcoming weekend with highs in the low 70s by Sunday with sunny and dry weather through the Christmas holiday. Return to index of stories...


BULLET PROOF BACKPACKS-ON CAM


ITS HARD TO EVEN IMAGINE.BULLET PROOF BACKPACKS FOR KIDS.

BUT DEMAND FOR A UTAH COMPANY'S BULLETPROOF BACKPACKS IS SKY ROCKETING IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE CONNECTICUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SHOOTING.

THE BACKPACKS ARE LINED WITH BULLET-STOPPING FABRIC.

BEN WINSLOW TAKES A LOOK. Return to index of stories...


BULLET PROOF BACKPACKS-PKG


"Excellent for little boys of course, and again the armor's just in this back panel here."

THESE ARE CHILDREN'S BACKPACKS MADE BY THE UTAH-BASED COMPANY AMENDMENT TWO. THEY'RE LINED WITH A LIGHT MATERIAL THAT CAN STOP HANDGUN ROUNDS. THE COMPANY MAKES MOST OF ITS MONEY OFF OF LIGHTWEIGHT BALLISTIC VESTS FOR POLICE OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS.

"The concept came up as things happened at schools; children need protection as well."

THE COMPANY SAYS IT USED TO ONLY SELL A SMALL AMOUNT OF CHILDREN'S BODY ARMOR AND BACKPACKS AT GUN SHOWS. BUT EVER SINCE THE SHOOTING AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY, SALES HAVE SKYROCKETED, WITH PEOPLE LOOKING FOR WAYS -- HOWEVER UNCONVENTIONAL -- TO PROTECT THEIR CHILDREN.

"Our armor was being bought to protect people, the preppers, is the term. At this point, it's transcended to everyone. Anyone who's sending out a child into the world, seeing what can happen now, they want to protect their children." Return to index of stories...


BULLET PROOF BACKPACKS-ONCAM


BEN WINSLOW REPORTING.

THE BACKPACKS RETAIL FROM ONE-HUNDRED-50 TO THREE-HUNDRED DOLLARS.

THE COMPANY SAYS IT'S SEEN A WORLDWIDE DEMAND FOR ITS PRODUCTS, INCLUDING CHILD-SIZED BODY ARMOR, SO MUCH SO THEIR WEBSITE HAS CRASHED SEVERAL TIMES. Return to index of stories...


POT CRASH-OC SOT VO WIPE


FOR WHAT COULD BE THE FIRST TIME SINCE WASHINGTON'S MARIJUANA LAWS WERE CHANGED.

A MAN FACES CHARGES IN A DEADLY CRASH THAT POLICE SAY HAPPENED WHILE THE DRIVER WAS HIGH.

You have a right to remain silent, anything you say can be used against you

47-YEAR OLD SCOTTY RAWLS TOLD OFFICERS HE HAD SMOKED A BOWL OF MARIJUANA AN HOUR TO AN HOUR AND A HALF BEFORE HITTING AND KILLING A MAN CROSSING THE STREET IN VANCOUVER.

POLICE SAY THE 62 YEAR OLD VICTIM WAS NOT IN A CROSS WALK OR CROSSING AT AN INTERSECTION, STILL POLICE SAY IT'S THE IMPAIRED DRIVER WHO IS LEGALLY HELD RESPONSIBLE. Return to index of stories...


POT CRASH-SOT VO


So far nothing is standing out. We conduct DUI stops frequently and a lot of them are still alcohol related but we do come across drug related DUIs as well but we haven't seen anything spike since the sixth.

RECREATION MARIJUANA IS NOW LEGAL IN WASHINGTON AND COLORADO.

VOTERS APPROVED THE LEGISLATION LAST MONTH. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO----


TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT?

"I've never been so humiliated or so violated or felt so molested in my entire life."

A WOMAN CLAIMS SHE WAS STRIP SEARCHED RIGHT ON THE ROAD IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC.

WHY POLICE SAY THEIR ACTIONS WERE JUSTIFIED. Return to index of stories...


A) CAVITY SEARCH-2 SHOT SOT VO


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CAVITY SEARCH-VO IN PLASMA


EMBARRASSED AND VIOLATED - TWO WOMEN CLAIMS A TEXAS STATE TROOPER CONDUCTED A CAVITY SEARCH ON THEM -- IN FULL VIEW OF PASSING DRIVERS.

AND IT WAS ALL CAUGHT ON DASH CAM VIDEO.

NOW, THOSE WOMEN ARE SUING.

KEN KALTHOFF REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


CAVITY SEARCH-PKG


DASH CAM VIDEO SHOWS FEMALE TROOPER KELLEY HELLESON'S GLOVED HANDS PLUNGING INTO THE PANTS OF ANGEL DOBBS, RIGHT IN FRONT OF OTHER CARS PASSING ON THE HIGHWAY EXIT RAMP.

SHE AND HER NIECE ASHLEY SAY THEY'RE GOING PUBLIC WITH THEIR STORY. ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED ON THIS ROADSIDE. AND SUING THE TROOPERS. TO SAVE OTHER WOMEN FROM WHAT HAPPENED TO THEM.

Angel Dobbs/Plaintiff:20-:24

"I've never been so humiliated or so violated or felt so molested in my entire life."

Scott Palmer/Women's Attorney:25-:30

"this is outside the constitutional grounds by a mile, it's not even close."

THEY SAY TROOPER DAVID FERRELL STOPPED THEM FOR A CIGARETTE FALLING FROM THE CAR. THEN CLAIMED TO SMELL MARIJUANA. THAT WAS NEVER FOUND.

Angel Dobbs:37-:45

"what are you going to say? What's going to happen to you if you challenge that authority. and say no, uh uh."

SO ANGEL WATCHED THE CAVITY SEARCH HAPPEN NEXT TO HER 24 YEAR OLD NIECE. THEY SAY THE FEMALE TROOPER WORE THE SAME GLOVES AS SHE PROBED AROUND IN ASHLEY'S PANTS, TOO.

Ashley Dobbs/Plaintiff:55-:59

"I don't think anybody needs to have to feel, or go through what we went through."

ANGEL DOBBS SAYS A BOTTLE OF PRESCRIPTION PAIN KILLER WAS MISSING FROM HER PURSE AFTERWARD.

THE FATHER OF ONE OF THE LAWYERS WAS A TROOPER HIMSELF.

Charles Soechting/Women's Attorney 1:08-1:11

"but in this instance they have completely failed the citizens of texas"

THE LAWYERS SAYS D-P-S TEXAS RANGERS INVESTIGATED THE JULY INCIDENT. BUT DID NOTHING.

Charles Soechting/Women's Attorney 1:17-1:24

"what we're dealing with is a class c misdemeanor, it does not justify any type of pat down, let alone an invasive search of cavities of women."

Scott Palmer/Women's Attorney 1:25-1:29

"these two need to be stopped, there's no telling how many other people they've done this to. and we hope that others come forward." Return to index of stories...


CAVITY SEARCH-ONCAM


KEN KALTHOFF REPORTING.

THE TEXAS RANGERS CONDUCTED AN INTERNAL INVESTIGATION RECENTLY, AND FOUND "NO" VIOLATIONS BY THEIR OFFICERS. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-----


THE SO-CALLED PERSON OF THE YEAR IS ANNOUNCED.

TIME MAGAZINE PICKS SOMEONE FOR THE SECOND TIME AROUND.

DIDN'T DO ENOUGH TO PROTECT AMERICAN LIVES.

IN THE WAKE OF THE BENGAZI, LIBYA ATTACK INVESTIGATORS UNVEIL SOME TROUBLING DISCOVERIES ABOUT OUR SECURITY.

NBC2 BREAKS DOWN WHAT WENT WRONG. Return to index of stories...


B) BENGHAZI LATEST-VOTOPS


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DR. OZ LOOKLIVE TEASE-SOTTOPS


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OPEN-CLIP


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OBAMA GUN CONTROL-2 SHOT


MAJOR NEWS WE'RE FOLLOWING AT NOON --

AN ANNOUNCEMENT MADE BY PRESIDENT OBAMA WITHIN THE LAST HOUR ABOUT WHAT SHOULD BE DONE IN THE WAKE OF THE SANDY HOOK SHOOTING.

THE PRESIDENT SAYS THE NATION HAS A DEEP OBLIGATION TO STOP GUN VIOLENCE AND IS APPOINTING VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN TO HEAD THE EFFORT.

THE PRESIDENT WANTS A CONCRETE SET OF PROPOSALS NO LATER THAN JANUARY ON HOW TO ADDRESS IT.

AT THE SAME TIME, HE SAYS THE 2ND AMENDMENT MUST BE PROTECTED. Return to index of stories...


OBAMA GUN CONTROL-SOT 2 SHOT


the majority of americans. In a timely manner

THE PRESIDENT ALSO SPOKE TODAY ABOUT THE FISCAL CLIFF -- SAYING HE'S PREPARED TO DO TOUGH THINGS TO MAKE A DEAL.

HE SAYS AFTER THE SANDY HOOK SHOOTING AND SUPERSTORM SANDY, VOTERS WANT COMPROMISE ON THE FISCAL CLIFF. Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO KRISTA-2 SHOT TRX


A NEW REPORT ON THE SEPTEMBER ATTACK ON THE U-S CONSULATE IN BENGHAZI BLAMES STATE DEPARTMENT HEADS AND ITS BUREAU OF DIPLOMATIC SECURITY.

THE INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION FOUND SECURITY "INADEQUATE."

NBC2 ANCHOR KRISTA FOGELSONG BRINGS US WHAT THE NEW REPORT FOUND. Return to index of stories...


BENGAZZI LATEST-PLASMA


MORE REACTION IS EXPECTED TODAY. ON THE JUST RELEASED BIPARTISAN REVIEW OF THE DEADLY ATTACKS ON THE U-S CONSULATE IN BENGHAZI, LIBYA.

THE INDEPENDENT PANEL SPENT THE PAST TWO MONTHS EXAMINING SECURITY LAPSES PRIOR TO THE SEPTEMBER 11TH ATTACKS. Return to index of stories...


BENGAZZI LATEST-PKG


THE REPORT ON THE SEPTEMBER 11TH ATTACK THAT KILLED AMBASSADOR CHRISTOPHER STEVENS AND THREE OTHER AMERICANS POINTS TO, QUOTE, "SYSTEMIC FAILURES AND LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT DEFICIENCIES AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT."

IT FOUND THAT SECURITY WAS LACKING AND THE ATTACK WAS QUOTE "UNANTICIPATED".

IT ALSO CONCLUDES THERE WAS NO PROTEST PRIOR TO THE ATTACK.

THAT'S IN THE UNCLASSIFIED PORTION.THE REST AVAILABLE ONLY FOR THOSE WITH HIGH LEVEL CLEARANCE.

"It's going up to Senate and House assigned reading rooms like we always do with classified information, members of staff of our committees and other committees of jurisdiction will be granted access to it."

THE REPORT INCLUDES 24 RECOMMENDATIONS RANGING FROM STRENGTHENING SECURITY TO IMPROVING INTELLIGENCE GATHERING IN HIGH-THREAT AREAS.

SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON SAYS SHE ACCEPTS THE RECOMMENDATIONS.

IN OCTOBER, SHE CAME FORWARD TO ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY WRONGDOING TIED THE ATTACKS.

"I take responsibility, I'm in charge of the state department, 60-thousand plus people all over the world 275 posts."

THE REPORT DETAILS WHAT HAPPENED THAT NIGHT. AND SAYS SECURITY SYSTEMS AND LIBYAN RESPONSE FELL SHORT.

IT ALSO RAISES THE POSSIBILITY THAT GATES TO THE COMPOUND WERE SIMPLY LEFT OPEN.

TODAY, BOTH THE SENATE AND HOUSE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEES WILL BE BRIEFED ON THE INITIAL FINDINGS. Return to index of stories...


BENGAZZI LATEST-ONCAM


KRISTA FOGELSONG REPORTING.

HILLARY CLINTON WAS TO TESTIFY AT A HEARING ON THURSDAY BUT WILL BE SENDING HER TWO DEPUTIES AFTER CONTRACTING A STOMACH VIRUS AND SUFFERING A CONCUSSION DURING A FALL LAST WEEKEND.

DESPITE ALL THE CRITICISM, THE BOARD FOUND NO U.S. GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE HAD ENGAGED IN MISCONDUCT OR IGNORED RESPONSIBILITIES AND DID NOT RECOMMEND ANY INDIVIDUAL BE DISCIPLINED. Return to index of stories...


CA MALL FIRING-NATS VO


THE MAN WHO POLICE SAY FIRED MORE THAN 50 ROUNDS FROM A SEMI-AUTOMATIC HANDGUN OUTSIDE A MALL IN CALIFORNIA LAST SATURDAY. HAS NOW BEEN CHARGED.

nats of gunshots

YOU MAY REMEMBER THIS SCENE AS SHOPPERS RAN FOR THEIR LIVES AFTER SEEING AND HEARING THIS.

PROSECUTORS CHARGED MARCUS GURROLA WITH 54 COUNTS OF DISCHARGING A GUN IN PUBLIC. AND TWO COUNTS OF ASSAULT.

GURROLA TOLD INVESTIGATORS HE DIDN'T INTEND TO SHOOT ANYONE WHEN HE FIRED HIS GUN INTO THE AIR.

HE JUST FIRES OFF GUNS TO RELIEVE STRESS. Return to index of stories...


911 CANCER-VO


A NEW GROUND ZERO HEALTH STUDY CONCLUDES THAT RESCUE AND RECOVERY WORKERS WHO TOILED AT THE WORLD TRADE CENTER IN THE AFTERMATH OF 9-11HAVE A HIGHER RISK OF PROSTATE AND THYROID CANCERS.

RESCUE AND RECOVERY WORKERS ALSO HAVE A HEIGHTENED RISK OF MULTIPLE MYELOMA - A BLOOD CANCER.

NO INCREASED RISK FOR RESIDENTS AND OTHERS NEAR THE GROUND ZERO SITE WAS FOUND.

THE STUDY WAS EXTENSIVE, LOOKING AT NEARLY 56-THOUSAND PEOPLE FROM 2003 TO 2008. Return to index of stories...


JERRY SEINFELD TODAY-VO


COMEDIANS JERRY SEINFELD AND COLIN QUINN ARE HEADED BACK ON STAGE TO LAUGH UP SOME CASH FOR VICTIMS OF HURRICANE SANDY.

THE DUO WILL PERFORM TONIGHT IN LONG ISLAND.

QUINN AND SEINFELD WILL DONATE 100 PERCENT OF PROCEEDS TO LOCAL RELIEF ORGANIZATIONS.

EARNINGS FROM PREVIOUSLY SOLD-OUT SEINFELD PERFORMANCES IN BROOKLYN AND STATEN ISLAND WILL ALSO GO TO CHARITY. Return to index of stories...


WHALE BONES FOUND-OC SOT VO WIPE


A CENTRAL FLORIDA COUPLE WALKING THEIR DOG ALONG THE BEACH FOUND SOMETHING VERY INTERESTING.

"They were just on the beach I believe looking for sand dollars and they saw what they thought was metal and they started to dig it up and realized it was bones."

THESE REMAINS, INCLUDING A SKULL, VERTEBRAE, RIBS COME FROM A SPECIES OF BEAKED WHALE DUG UP BY AN ORLANDO AREA COUPLE AT THIS BEACHFRONT SITE BEHIND THE DOG PARK.

THE COUPLE UN EARTHED THE RARE BONES.

RESEARCHERS ARE PARTICULARLY INTERESTED IN FINDING THE JAW BONE.

THAT WILL TELL EXPERTS THE KIND OF BEAKED WHALE IT IS AND PERHAPS DATE IT.

HURRICANE SANDY, PASSING BY IN EARLY NOVEMBER, EXPOSED THE REMAINS. Return to index of stories...


WHALE BONES FOUND-SOT VO


the erosion that we've had so much of recently pulled the sand back and I guess they saw a part of a bone sticking out."

THE LAST REMAINS OF THIS SPECIES WERE FOUND TEN YEARS AGO. Return to index of stories...


IL JAIL ESCAPE-VO WIPE


A MASSIVE MANHUNT UNDERWAY RIGHT NOW FOR TWO CONVICTED BANK ROBBERS WHO ESCAPED FROM A FEDERAL PRISON IN CHICAGO.

THE TWO MEN TIED BEDSHEETS TOGETHER TO CLIMB OUT A WINDOW AND MAKE THEIR GETAWAY.

JOSEPH BANKS AND KENNETH CONLEY WERE LAST SEEN LOCKED UP MONDAY DURING A HEAD COUNT.

AUTHORITIES BELIEVE THE TWO STUFFED THEIR BEDS WITH CLOTHES IN THE SHAPE OF BODIES, BROKE THE WINDOW SHIMMYING OUT OF A HOLE -- ONLY INCHES WIDE, THEN SCALED DOWN THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING REPORTEDLY 20 STORIES UP. Return to index of stories...


IL JAIL ESCAPE-SOT VO


we don't know for certain that they are armed at this point but

we do consider them armed and certainly a danger to the community."

BANKS, IS ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL BANK ROBBERS CHICAGO HAS

SEEN IN RECENT YEARS.

AFTER MORE THAN 20 BANK ROBBERIES, HE GOT AWAY WITH CLOSE TO 600 THOUSAND DOLLARS. Return to index of stories...


SHARK FEEDING FRENZY-TRX VO TOPS


CAUGHT ON VIDEO.

CAMERAS WERE ROLLING AS A GROUP OF SHARKS GO ON A FEEDING FRENZY ALONG AUSTRALIA'S WEST COAST.

TAKE A LOOK. UP TO 16 TIGER SHARKS FEED OFF A DOLPHIN CARCASS. JUST FEET FROM ONE OF PERTH'S MOST POPULAR BEACHES.

THE FRENZY ATTRACTING MANY CURIOUS ONLOOKERS AS THE SHARKS CAME SO CLOSE TO SHORE YOU COULD TOUCH THEM. Return to index of stories...


SHARK FEEDING FRENZY-SOT VO


It is pretty cool, especially how close they are, just to be able to stand on the beach, I could see the stripes on that.

scary

You know one of them was as close in as if I was in there paddling really. I mean quite scary.

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SOYUZ LAUNCH-OC NATS VO


A SOYUZ SPACECRAFT CARRYING THREE ASTRONAUTS BLASTED OFF FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION TODAY FROM KAZAKHSTAN.

3-2-1 and liftoff

NASA ASTRONAUT TOM MARSHBURN AND A RUSSIAN AND CANADIAN COLLEAGUE MADE THE JOURNEY INTO SPACE TOGETHER ON THE RUSSIAN SPACE CAPSULE.

IT'LL TAKE THEM TWO DAYS TO GET TO THE SPACE STATION WHERE THEY WILL JOIN THREE OTHER ASTRONAUTS. Return to index of stories...


PERSON OF THE YEAR-ONCAM


PRESIDENT OBAMA HAS BEEN NAMED TIME'S "PERSON OF THE YEAR" FOR 2012.

THE SELECTION WAS ANNOUNCED THIS MORNING ON THE TODAY SHOW.

OBAMA ALSO RECEIVED THE HONOR IN 2008, WHEN HE WAS PRESIDENT-ELECT.

OTHER PREVIOUS WINNERS HAVE INCLUDED FEDERAL RESERVE CHAIRMAN BEN BERNANKE, BONO AND PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH. Return to index of stories...


TEASE FOUR-----


WILL IT BE JUST ANY OTHER FRIDAY?

PEOPLE ACROSS THE COUNTRY BELIEVE YOU DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT MAKING WEEKEND PLANS.

WE'LL SHOW YOU HOW SOME ARE GOING UNDERGROUND WITH THEIR FEARS OF DOOMSDAY.

PLUS AN ARMED MAN GETS MUCH MORE THAN HE BARGAINED FOR.

BRAND NEW MUST SEE VIDEO OF HOW ONE SUSPECTED THIEF GOT THE TABLES TURNED IN A HURRY. Return to index of stories...


A) DOOMSDAY BUNKERS-2 SHOT VO


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B) CLERK TACKLES ROBBER-VOTOPS


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DOOMSDAY BUNKERS-PLASMA


IT'S LESS THAN A WEEK TO CHRISTMAS, BUT IF YOU GO BY THE MAYAN CALENDAR, WE'RE LESS THAN THREE DAYS AWAY FROM THE END OF THE WORLD.

MAYAN PROPHECY PREDICTS AN APOCALYPSE FRIDAY, AND AROUND THE WORLD, PEOPLE ARE PREPPING.

DAVID WRIGHT SHOWS US HOW PEOPLE ARE HUNKERING DOWN FOR DOOMSDAY INSIDE SOME EXTREME BUNKERS. Return to index of stories...


DOOMSDAY BUNKERS-PKG


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DOOMSDAY BUNKERS-ONCAM


DAVID WRIGHT REPORTING.

NASA HAS REPEATEDLY DEBUNKED THE MAYAN BELIEF SAYING THE CALENDAR ACTUALLY PREDICTED EVENTS PAST FRIDAY. Return to index of stories...


MISS UNIVERSE TONIGHT-VO WIPE


MISS UNIVERSE WILL BE CROWNED TONIGHT IN LAS VEGAS.

AMONG THE 89 CONTESTANTS WILL BE MISS USA, OLIVIA CULPO, YOU SEE HERE, WINNING THE HONOR EARLIER THIS YEAR.

THE FORMER MISS RHODE ISLAND HAS ASPIRATIONS OF SUCCEEDING LAST YEAR'S MISS UNIVERSE WINNER LEILA LOPES OF ANGOLA. Return to index of stories...


MISS UNIVERSE TONIGHT-SOT VO


I feel good. I feel really ready. All the work's been done. Interview, evening gown, swimsuit, the walk, the getting into shape. At this point, I just have to sit back ahd hopefully all the hard work will pay off

THE 61ST ANNUAL MISS UNIVERSE PAGEANT AIRS TONIGHT AT 8 ON NBC2. Return to index of stories...


REIF OPEN-CLIP


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FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL


THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.

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

A cold front that swept through Southwest Florida with very little fanfare yesterday has brought us a quick dose of cooler and drier air. After a chilly start this morning with lows in the mid 50s here in town, temperatures will rebound quite nicely today under plenty of sunshine. Afternoon highs will climb into the upper 70s to lower 80s, but with a nice drop in our humidity levels it will feel quite pleasant today.

Winds this afternoon will remain from the northeast with a switch to the east/southeast through the evening hours. Mostly clear skies will prevail overnight and with an increase in the humidity, we're looking at the possibility of patchy dense fog by early tomorrow morning with lows in the upper 50s to low 60s.

Our Thursday will be another dry one under mostly to partly sunny skies. With a southerly flow across the peninsula, a more humid airmass will be in place with daytime highs reaching the lower 80s. We will more than likely see an increase in the cloud cover late Thursday and into early Friday with the approach of our second cold front for the week.

This front will bring us about a 40% chance of scattered showers during the early morning hours on Friday, with a more significant push of colder air arriving during the day. Skies will clear from north to south, but despite the afternoon sunshine daytime highs will struggle to reach 70° in many locations. Friday night looks to be the coldest as overnight lows will drop into the lower to middle 40s by Saturday morning. Afternoon highs will remain quite cool as they work their way into the upper 60s with lots of sunshine.

High pressure will have a firm grip on our weather through the upcoming weekend with highs in the low 70s by Sunday with sunny and dry weather through the Christmas holiday. Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO DANIELLE-OC VO


A NEIGHBORHOOD IS ON EDGE.FOLLOWING ANOTHER BEAR SIGHTING IN LEHIGH ACRES.

PEOPLE LIVING ON DOZENS OF STREETS ENCOUNTERED A BEAR LAST NIGHT.

NBC2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK IS LIVE ON EAST 12TH STREET EAST NEAR THOMSPON AVENUE WHERE NEIGHBORS SAY A HUGE BEAR MADE QUITE A MESS. Return to index of stories...


BEAR CHASE-REM LIVE


12TH STREET IS JUST ONE OF A DOZEN STREETS THAT HAD SOME UNEXPECTED COMPANY OVERNIGHT-

NEIGHBORS DESCRIBE A 400 POUND BEAR OUT ON THE LOOSE TEARING THROUGH AND FEASTING ON TRASH DAY. Return to index of stories...


BEAR CHASE-PKG


A MESS FROM A MISSION.

NAT break

THIS LEHIGH ACRES NEIGHBORHOOD NEAR CHARLIE'S MARSH HAD A VISITOR OVERNIGHT. NOT A WELCOME ONE.

NATS of scraping cleanup

A CLEAN-UP FOR SOME AND A NEW FEAR FOR THIS MOM OF 4.

"I'm not walking to the bus stop with the kids. Animals are going to be on leashes."

RUTH COOK WOKE UP TO THIS ACROSS HER STREET. SNAPPING A PHOTO OF THE MOOCHER IN DISBELIEF.

"Scary yes definitely scary. Very scary."

BEARS ARE NO NEW NUISANCE TO LEHIGH ACRES.

IT'S BEEN LABLED A CHRONIC ISSUE BY THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION.

THE FWC WAS OUT IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD THIS MORNING TO MONITOR THE TAGGED BEAR- SETTING OFF SIRENS TO REAR IT BACK INTO THE WOODS.

"The bear obviously didn't go far enough and he preceded up the driveway and sounded it again."

WHAT NEIGHBORS DESCRIBE AS 400 POUNDS AND 6 FEET TALL IS NOW OUT OF SIGHT, BUT STILL ON RUTH COOK'S MIND.

"Because of the children and animals." Return to index of stories...


BEAR CHASE-REM LIVE


FWC RECENTLY TOLD NBC 2 THEY ARE AWARE OF THE ISSUE.

THEY TELL US TRAPPING THE BEAR IS NOT THE SOLUTION, BUT KEEPING YOUR TRASH TIDY IS ONE.

THEY SUGGEST TO SEAL IT IN THE CONTAINER AND DON'T LEAVE IT OUT OVERNIGHT, INSTEAD TAKE IT OUT IN THE MORNING.

LIVE IN LA DKNBC2. Return to index of stories...


CLERK TACKLES ROBBER-VO TOPS


CAUGHT ON CAMERA.A ROBBER GETS TACKLED INSIDE A CONVENIENCE STORE.

TAKE A LOOK A MASKED MAN ARMED WITH A LOADED GUN WALKS INTO THE WASHINGTON STATE STORE.

HE DEMANDS CASH FROM THE CLERK, AND BEFORE HE CAN ESCAPE, A MAN COMES OUT OF NOWHERE.

FEARLESS, HE TAKES THE ROBBER DOWN.

IT TURNS OUT THE GOOD SAMARITAN WAS THE STORE OWNER'S BROTHER.

THE GUNMAN EVEN FIRES A SHOT. Return to index of stories...


CLERK TACKLES ROBBER-SOT VO


He shot just right here, just the bullet hole right here. Luckily he didn't got shot, because this shot go to the ground.

THE 25 YEAR OLD SUSPECT WAS ARRESTED.

NOBODY WAS HURT. Return to index of stories...


DSK PIMPING-VO


THE PROSTITUTION CASE AGAINST THE FORMER HEAD OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND WILL CONTINUE AFTER ALL.

A COURT IN FRANCE REJECTED A BID BY DOMINIQUE STRAUSS-KAHN'S LAWYERS TO DROP CHARGES OVER HIS ALLEGED PARTICIPATION IN A PROSTITUTION RING.

STRAUSS-KAHN ADMITTED TO ATTENDING PARTIES AT A HOTEL IN NORTHERN FRANCE, BUT HE SAYS HE HAD NO IDEA SOME OF THE WOMEN WERE PROSTITUTES.

THE 63-YEAR-OLD FORMER PRESIDENTIAL HOPEFUL RESIGNED FROM HIS I-M-F JOB LAST YEAR, AFTER A HOTEL MAID IN NEW YORK ACCUSED HIM OF TRYING TO RAPE HER. Return to index of stories...


INSTANGRAM RESPONSE-VO


INSTAGRAM, THE POPULAR PHOTO-SHARING SERVICE SAYS IT HAS "NO PLANS" TO INCORPORATE USER PHOTOS INTO ADS.

THIS FOLLOWS A GROWING PUBLIC OUTCRY OVER NEW PRIVACY POLICIES UNVEILED THIS WEEK.

THE HEAD OF THE COMPANY CLAIMS USERS HAD INCORRECTLY INTERPRETED INSTAGRAM'S REVISED TERMS OF SERVICE TO MEAN THAT USER PHOTOS WOULD BE SOLD TO OTHERS WITHOUT COMPENSATION.

THE SOFTWARE IS OWNED BY FACEBOOK. Return to index of stories...


GOOGLE CLICKS-ONCAM


IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY CLICK ON A SMART PHONE AD PAGE.GOOGLE WILL NOW ASK YOU IF YOU'RE SURE.

THE SEARCH ENGINE CLAIMS IT'S INTRODUCING "CONFIRMED CLICKS" INTO ALL AD BANNERS APPEARING INSIDE APPS ON SMARTPHONES.

MANY OF US HAVE FAT FINGERED AN AD WHILE READING ARTICLES ON OUR PHONE.THE NEW POLICY WILL FORCE YOU TO CONFIRM THAT YOU WANT TO LEAVE THE SITE. Return to index of stories...


HEART ATTACK TREATMENT-TRX VO


CALLING 9-1-1 AS SOON AS SYMPTOMS OF A HEART ATTACK BEGIN SAVES LIVES.

THAT'S ACCORDING TO THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION.

THE ORGANIZATION ALONG WITH THE JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY RECENTLY PUBLISHED NEW GUIDELINES FOR TREATING HEART ATTACKS.

HOW FAST A DOCTOR CAN TREAT SEVERE HEART ATTACKS CAN DETERMINE THE PATIENT'S PROGNOSIS.

THE MOST COMMON SYMPTOM OF A HEART ATTACK IS CHEST PAIN OR DISCOMFORT. Return to index of stories...


SNEEZING-VO


THE SEASON FOR SNEEZING AND COUGHING IS UPON US!

FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR RELIEF -- ANTIBIOTICS PROBABLY WON'T BE MUCH HELP.

A NEW STUDY OF TWO THOUSAND ADULTS FINDS -- FOR THE MOST PART -- THOSE GIVEN AMOXICILLIN DIDN'T FEEL BETTER FASTER, OR HAVE FEWER SYMPTOMS THAN PATIENTS GIVEN A PLACEBO.

EXPERTS SAY MOST PEOPLE WILL GET BETTER ON THEIR OWN -- AND DOCTORS SHOULD AVOID PRESCRIBING AMOXICILLIN TO LOW-RISK PATIENTS WHO DON'T HAVE PNEUMONIA. Return to index of stories...


MELANOMA FINDER-INTRO


DIAGNOSING MELANOMA CAN BE TRICKY AS CANCER CAN SOMETIMES APPEAR TO BE COMMON MOLES.

NOW DOCTORS HAVE A HIGH-TECH TOOL TO HELP THEM DIAGNOSE MELANOMA WITHOUT CUTTING INTO THE SKIN.

MONICA ROBINS EXPLAINS. Return to index of stories...


MELANOMA FINDER-PKG


DOCTOR JORGE GARCIA SEES PATIENTS WITH SKIN CANCER ALMOST DAILY. IT'S HIS SPECIALTY AND FINDING IT EARLY SAVES LIVES. SO WHEN THIS NEW DEVICE, CALLED 'MELAFIND', BECAME AVAILABLE HE HAD TO BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO USE IT.

"The software has over 10,000 images of melanoma in there, so by creating this three dimensional picture the computer creates an algorithm and compares this images with the melanoma pictures."

A STUDY SHOWED IT IDENTIFIED MELANOMA 98 PERCENT OF THE TIME.

"I've had this mole forever but it's changed a little bit and I was worried about it."

DOCTOR GARCIA'S MEDICAL ASSISTANT, KELLY PHILLIPS IS AMONG THE FIRST PATIENTS TO BE TESTED. THE DEVICE TAKES A PICTURE OF HER MOLE AND GIVES DOCTOR GARCIA A SECOND OPINION.

"When you're kind of in between and you're not really sure about when to take out a mole this will give you another diagnostic tool. A little bit more information to make the decision."

"Melanoma is the most common cancer in women 15 to 29 and often it shows up in the legs."

'MELAFIND' GIVES INFO WITHOUT CUTTING THE SKIN.

"Pinpointing those people with a lot of moles that in maybe sensitive locations that will rather have this service before you actually do a biopsy and save a scar."

IDEAL FOR PATIENTS WITH A LOT OF MOLES OR A HISTORY OF MELANOMA. THE F.D.A. APPROVED DEVICE IS NOT YET COVERED BY INSURANCE. EXPECT ABOUT 125 DOLLARS OUT OF POCKET.

"A very small fee for something that will give you peace of mind."

"It eased my mind actually I was worried and it's a painless experience." Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO CLIFTON-1 SHOT BOXES


AN EXTREMELY RARE SEA TURTLE HAS BEEN RELEASED INTO THE WILD TODAY.

IT'S A KEMP'S RIDLEY SEA TURTLE. THAT WAS NEARLY DEAD WHEN IT WAS FOUND CLOSE TO EVERGLADES CITY.

NBC-2'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS LIVE AT DELNOR-WIGGINS PASS STATE PARK, WHERE THE TURTLE WAS JUST SENT OUT.

CLIFTON. Return to index of stories...


TURTLE RELEASE-REM LIVE


IT DIDN'T TAKE MUCH COAXING.

AND YOU CAN STILL SEE WHERE THIS AMAZING ANIMAL CRAWLED BACK TO SEA. Return to index of stories...


TURTLE RELEASE-PKG


ON A SUNNY WEDNESDAY MORNING IN COLLIER COUNTY, ALL THAT CAN BE HEARD HERE. IS THE SOOTHING SOUND OF THE SURF.

FOR THIS TURTLE. THAT'S THE SOUND OF HOME.

SOT: "Wow. hahahaha"

IT'S KNOWN AS A KEMP'S RIDLEY. THE MOST RARE AND ENDANGERED SEA TURTLE ON THE PLANET.

ONLY FIVE WEEKS AGO, THIS TURTLE'S LIFE WAS IN QUESTION.

SOT: Steve Greenstein, Director of CROW "That turtle would have died if it wasn't for that person who rescued it."

IT WAS FOUND FLOATING NEAR EVERGLADES CITY SUFFERING FROM EXPOSURE TO BREVETOXINS.

TOXIC CHEMICALS CAUSED BY RED-TIDE ALGEA BLOOMS. POEPLE CAN SEE THE DEVASTATION ALONG THE COAST WHEN RED TIDE IS AROUND, WASHING DEAD FISH TO SHORE LIKE THIS.

STEVE GREENSTIEN, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CROW WILDLIFE RESCUE SAYS WHEN THE TURTLE CAME IN, HE HAD HIS DOUBTS.

SOT: "Personally when I first saw her, she wasn't responding well, just laying there lethargic, didn't seem to be responding to anything."

BUT DAY AFTER DAY OF TREATMENT AT THE CROW FACILITY ON SANIBEL ISLAND. THAT CHANGED.

THE TOXINS GOT FLUSHED FROM ITS BODY. IT STARTED TO EAT. AND FINALLY GOT HEALTHY ENOUGH TO BE RELEASED.

NOW, MORE THAN A MONTH AFTER IT WAS FOUND SO CLOSE TO DEATH. THE HOPE IS THIS TURTLE CAN GO OUT AND SURVIVE ON ITS OWN. Return to index of stories...


TURTLE RELEASE-REM LIVE


THIS IS A YOUNG TURTLE, THE EXACT AGE AND SEX ISN'T KNOWN, BUT THE HOPE NOW IS THAT IT WILL GROW AND START BREEDING, ADDING TO THE POPULATION.

LIVE IN COLLIER COUNTY, CF, NBC2 Return to index of stories...


KESHA BANNED-SS


IT APPEARS THE SANDY HOOK TRAGEDY IS NOW AFFECTING WHAT WE HEAR ON THE RADIO.

KESHA'S "DIE YOUNG," THE NUMBER THREE SONG ON THE BILLBOARD MUSIC CHARTS IS DRASTICALLY LOSING RADIO AIRPLAY.

NEW REPORTS CLAIM THAT RADIO STATIONS ARE PULLING THE SONG ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

THE 25-YEAR-OLD SINGER RESPONDED TO THE RADIO NEWS IN A TWEET LAST NIGHT SAYING IN PART I'M SO SO SO SORRY FOR ANYONE WHO HAS BEEN EFFECTED BY THIS TRAGEDY.AND I UNDERSTAND WHY MY SONG IS NOW INAPPROPRIATE. WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS. Return to index of stories...


COMING UP @ 4-CLIP


NBC2 ALREADY LOOKING AHEAD, PREPARING FOR NBC2 FIRST AT 4!

LATER THIS AFTERNOON - PRESIDENT OBAMA WANTS GUN SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS IN HIS HANDS BY THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR.

WE DIG DEEPER INTO TODAY'S NATIONAL SPEECH.

AND - IT LOOKS LIKE GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT HAS A TOUGH CAMPAIGN ROAD AHEAD OF HIM.

THE CHALLENGES HE FACES BEFORE VOTERS HEAD TO THE POLLS IN 2014.

PLUS - FAMILIES LOOK FOR WAYS TO GET INVOLVED IN THEIR CHILDREN'S SCHOOLS FOLLOWING THE CONNECTICUT TRAGEDY.

FIRST AT FOUR - THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM THAT PUTS EXTRA EYES IN THE CLASSROOM. Return to index of stories...


A) obama gun control-VOTOPS-WIPE


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B) rick scott ratings-VOTOPS-WIPE


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C) dad school guards-VOTOPS


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A) CT SHOOTING-TRXVO TOPS


CONNECTICUT'S CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER SAYS HE'S SEEKING GENETIC CLUES TO HELP EXPLAIN WHY A SHOOTER KILLED 20 CHILDREN AND SIX ADULTS IN A NEWTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

HE SAYS HE WANTS TO KNOW IF THERE IS ANY IDENTIFIABLE DISEASE ASSOCIATED WITH THE BEHAVIOR OF THE SHOOTER, ADAM LANZA.

THE DOCTOR IS AWAITING TOXICOLOGY TESTING RESULTS FOR LANZA AND OTHER INFORMATION. Return to index of stories...


B) BEAR CHASE-VOTOPS


BEAR MAKES IT'S WAY INTO A LEHIGH ACRES NEIGHBORHOOD.

THE SIGHTINGS OCCURRED IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD AROUND EAST 12TH STREET.

WE FOUND HOUSE AFTER HOUSE IN THE 12ST AREA WITH TRASH BROKEN INTO FOR A MIDNIGHT SNACK.

ONE NEIGHBOR CLAIMS IT WAS 6 FEET TALL AND 400 POUND.

FWC OFFERS WERE OUT THIS MORNING MONITORING THE BEAR.

WILD LIFE AGENTS SAY TRAPPING THE BEAR IS NOT THE SOLUTION, BUT KEEPING YOUR TRASH TIDY IS. Return to index of stories...


C) TURTLE RESCUE-VOTOPS


AN EXTREMELY RARE SEA TURTLE HAS BEEN RELEASED INTO THE WILD TODAY.

IT'S A KEMP'S RIDLEY SEA TURTLE. THAT WAS NEARLY DEAD WHEN IT WAS FOUND CLOSE TO EVERGLADES CITY.

AFTER EXTENSIVE REHAB, THE TURTLE WAS RELEASED TODAY IN COLLIER COUNTY.

IT WAS FOUND FLOATING AT THE CHOKOLOSKEE BAY, SUFFERING FROM EXPOSURE TO RED TIDE.

THIS TURTLE SPENT THE PAST FIVE WEEKS BEING REHABBED AT CROW RESCUE ON SANIBEL ISLAND. Return to index of stories...


D) BENGAZII LATEST-VOTOPS


A NEW REPORT ON THIS PAST SEPTEMBER'S ATTACK ON THE U-S CONSULATE IN BENGHAZI. IS BLAMING STATE DEPARTMENT HEADS AND ITS BUREAU OF DIPLOMATIC SECURITY.

THE INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION FOUND SECURITY "INADEQUATE."

IT ALSO SAID. THERE WAS NO PROTEST BEFORE THE ATTACK THAT LEFT AMBASSADOR CHRIS STEVENS AND THREE OTHER AMERICANS DEAD.

IT GOES ON TO SAY THE ATTACK WAS "UNANTICIPATED." Return to index of stories...


MARKET WATCH-SATLIVE


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


CLOSE-3-SHOT


AD LIB GOODBYE Return to index of stories...


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