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HL1) FISCAL CLIFF-TRX-SOTVO

The president has come halfway - he hopes that Republicans will do the same

TWO WEEKS FROM THE SO CALLED FISCAL CLIFF.

ARE THE PRESIDENT AND REPUBLICANS CLOSER TO A DEAL THIS MORNING?

HL2) WX HEADLINE-TRX-OMNI

HL3) CT SHOOTING-TRX-SOTVO

It's just sadness, right down to the middle of all of us

ANOTHER ROUND OF FUNERALS TODAY IN NEWTOWN.

THE LATEST FROM CONNECTICTU,

NEWS TODAY OPEN-CLIP

FISCAL CLIFF STUFF-2 SHOT

NEW NUMBERS SHOW AMERICANS ARE CUTTING BACK ON SPENDING BECAUSE OF THE SO-CALLED FISCAL CLIFF. GOOD MORNING, I'M CLAY MILLER.

AND JUST AS IT SEEMED THE PRESIDENT AND HOUSE SPEAKER JOHN BOHNER WERE CLOSE TO A DEAL,

**ANOTHER PLAN IS YET AGAIN - REJECTED.

FISCAL CLIFF STUFF-TRX PKG

REPUBLICANS ARE PLANNING A VOTE AS EARLY AS TOMORROW TO KEEP TAXES LOW FOR EVERYONE MAKING UNDER A MILLION DOLLARS.

California

"We're going to have to go to plan B because we want to make sure we do not go off the cliff."

/ Sen. Majority Leader

"Everyone should understand Boehner's proposal will not pass the Senate."

PRESIDENT OBAMA OFFERED A LOWER THRESHHOLD. 400-THOUSAND.

"The president has come halfway - he hopes that Republicans will do the same."

REPUBLICANS SEE THIS MILLION DOLLAR VOTE AS A LAST-DITCH EFFORT TO SAVE BUSINESS OWNERS FROM HIGHER TAXES.

Arizona

"All of us recognize that the top rate is going to go up."

New York

"Our job is to keep those taxes down as much as possible."

TODAY IN WASHINGTON - EXPERTS DISCUSS THE IMPACT ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

AND NEW THIS MORNING: BANKRATE.COM REPORTS THE THREAT OF FALLING OVER THE CLIFF ALREADY HAS ONE IN THREE AMERICANS CUTTING BACK NOW --

MOSTLY POOR FAMILIES, AND SENIORS.

SOME NOW IN WASHINGTON. URGING CONGRESS TO ACT.

COMPROMISE SEEMED LIKELY 24 HOURS AGO. NOW. ELUSIVE. AS REPUBLICANS PUSH A VOTE THAT'S NOTE EXPECTED TO EVER REACH THE PRESIDENT'S DESK.

ACTUALLY TWO VOTES - ONE TO SAVE THE LOW TAX RATES FOR MIDDLE CLASS FAMILIES. AND A SEPARATE VOTE FOR THOSE MAKING UNDER A MILLION DOLLARS.

FISCAL CLIFF AHEAD ON TODAY-2 SHOT SUPER

TRACIE THANKS.

YOU'LL HEAR MORE ABOUT THE FISCAL CLIFF AHEAD ON TODAY.

5:02 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP

5:02 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL

One cool front down. One more to go.

In the wake of the first of two cool fronts this week, we'll notice some subtle changes in our weather this Wednesday.

First, temperatures will be a little cooler this morning; instead of morning lows in the mid 60s like yesterday, we'll start off with temperatures in the upper 50s and low 60s.

Second, you'll notice humidity levels will be more comfortable today as some drier air briefly visits Southwest Florida, but higher humidity will come roaring back Thursday as a southerly wind flow imports more moisture.

Despite the cooler start this morning, our afternoon temperatures will end up right where they were yesterday: in the low 80s. These 80s will feel more pleasant, however, coupled with the drop in humidity.

Sunshine will be prevalent today from start to finish, and the only concern today will be the potential for some patchy fog early in the morning. We may see some fog develop early Thursday as humidity begins increasing.

Thursday will be sunny, warm, and increasingly humid. A stiff southwesterly breeze will also develop through the day from 10-15 mph.

The final cold front of the week will come charging toward Southwest Florida late Thursday night into the predawn hours Friday. A broken band of rain will likely moves in as the front passes, but most of this should be to our south by sunrise Friday.

Friday will be a fairly chilly day for Southwest Florida standards as a brisk northerly wind flow ushers in some cool, Canadian air. It will likely be a struggle for daytime highs to reach 70 Friday afternoon as most of the day will be spent in the 50s and 60s.

Friday night will likely be the coldest so far this year as morning lows Saturday drop into the low to mid 40s! The deep inland cold spots will mostly likely see temperatures in the mid to upper 30s just before sunrise Saturday.

The upcoming weekend looks sunny and cool with highs Saturday in the upper 60s, and then by Sunday highs should break into the lower 70s.

We'll start a warming trend early next week as we head into Christmas Day. Monday and Tuesday should be sunny and dry with highs in the mid to upper 70s along with increasing humidity.

THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.

SANDY HOOK FUNERALS TODAY-2 SHOT SS

HALEY THANKS.

MORE FUNERALS EXPECTED TODAY FOR THE VICTIMS IN THE SANDY HOOK MASS SHOOTING.

FOUR MORE STUDENTS,

TEACHER VICTORIA SOTO AND PRINCIPAL DAWN HOCHSPRUNG.

STUDENTS.CHARLOTTE BACON,

CAROLINE PREVIDI,

DANIEL BARDEN,

CT SHOOTING STACEY PLASMA-2 SHOT TRX PLASMA

AS THE HEARTACHE AND GOODBYES CONTINUE TODAY,

TWO MORE CHILDREN ARE NOW LAID TO REST.

NBC2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH JOINS US IN THE STUDIO.

CT SHOOTING STACEY PLASMA-VO IN PLASMA

CLAY, KRISTA,

TWO CHILDREN WERE LAID TO REST YESTERDAY.

AND TODAY, MORE FUNERALS INCLUDING THE PRINCIPAL.

CT SHOOTING STACEY PLASMA-PKG

THE LONG. SLOW PROCESSION OF FUNERALS CONTINUES LATER TODAY IN NEWTOWN.

FIVE MORE VICTIMS OF THE MASSACRE AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY WILL BE LAID TO REST. INCLUDING TEACHER VICTORIA SOTO. WHO GAVE HER LIFE, TRYING TO PROTECT HER STUDENTS.

"I'm convinced they saved /my granddaughter whatever they did, whatever actions they took to divert his attention, i'm sure they're the ones responsible for her being with us today.

WHILE THIS GRIEVING COMMUNITY CONTINUES TO REMEMBER AND MOURN THE 26 WHO ARE NOT.

"There are no words. Just tears."

sot / Peter Muckell - Newtown Parent:29 -:35

"It's just sadness, right down to the middle of all of us."

GRIEF COUNSELORS. AND EXTRA SECURITY TEAMS WERE AT SCHOOLS AS CLASS RESUMED IN NEWTOWN TUESDAY.

SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY IS STILL CLOSED. FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT FROM THE SCHOOL HAS BEEN MOVED TO A FACILITY IN NEARBY MONROE.

IT'S NOT CLEAR WHEN STUDENTS MIGHT GET THERE. BUT WHEN THEY DO, OFFICIALS SAY THEIR CLASSROOMS WILL LOOK JUST LIKE THEY DID BEFORE THE ATTACK -- STILL, EVERYONE HERE KNOWS, THEY WILL NEVER REALLY BE THE SAME.

HIGH CAPACITY MAGAZINES-VO IN PLASMA

THERE'S A NEW PUSH FOR GUN CONTROL IN AMERICA.

WITH A FOCUS ON HIGH-CAPACITY MAGAZINE CLIPS.

TWO HOUSE DEMOCRATS WANT TO BAN CLIPS.

A NEWS CONFERENCE IS SET IN WASHINGTON AT 11 AM TODAY.

WE'LL KEEP YOU UPDATED ON THAT ADDRESS.

THERE'S A SIMILAR PUSH IN THE SENATE.

BANNING MAGAZINES WITH MORE THAN 10 BULLETS.

NRA LOCAL RESPONSE-2 SHOT VO WIPE

AMERICA'S LARGEST GUN RIGHTS GROUP - THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION IS SPEAKING OUT FOLLOWING THE SHOOTING.

THE GROUP RELEASED A STATEMENT YESTERDAY,

SAYING IT'S READY TO MAKE QUOTE "MEANINGFUL CONTRIBUTIONS" TO AVOID FUTURE MASS SHOOTINGS.

NRA LOCAL RESPONSE-2 SOT VO

JON DEZENDORL, FOWLER FIREARMS: I could see a little hesitation because I haven't seen all the facts yet so maybe they were waiting to see all the facts

DAVID SEGAL, GUN OWNER: they're actually playing it very cool and very professionally

COPING WITH GRIEF AND LOSS ON TODAY-OC SUPER

LOOKING AHEAD TO THE TODAY SHOW,

AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT THE PEOPLE OF NEWTOWN CONNECTICUT.

COPING WITH GRIEF AND LOSS.

CHAR CO SCHOOL GUN REQUEST-SS VOWIPE

IN PORT CHARLOTTE THIS MORNING,

A GRANDFATHER ENDS UP IN JAIL.

HERE'S 61 YEAR OLD STEPHEN MILLER.

DEPUTIES THINK HE ASKED TWO SCHOOLS IF HE COULD BRING GUNS ON CAMPUS TO PROTECT HIS GRANDCHILDREN.

THEY TELL US MILLER WENT TO KINGSWAY ELEMENTARY -

ASKING SCHOOL PERSONNEL ABOUT BRINGING GUNS ON CAMPUS.

HE WAS ASKED TO LEAVE.

THEN HE WENT TO PORT CHARLOTTE MIDDLE SCHOOL.

CHAR CO SCHOOL GUN REQUEST-SOTVO

02.35.29 the fact that five patrol cars showed up, that me feel good.

AUTHORITIES SEARCHED MILLER'S CAR.

THEY DIDN'T FIND ANY WEAPONS, BUT THEY DID SEE AN UNOPENED CAN OF BEER ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT.

A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER SAID MILLER APPEARED TO BE DRUNK.

BENGHAZI REPORT-TRX VO

NEW THIS MORNING,

FAILURES AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT.

A PANEL SAYS POOR SECURITY IS TO BLAME FOR THE U-S EMBASSY ATTACK IN BENGHAZI.

THE BOARD DETERMINED THOUGH. NO *INDIVIDUALS VIOLATED THEIR DUTIES.

RATHER IT POINTED TO QUOTE 'SYSTEMATIC FAILURES AND LEADERSHIP DEFICIENCIES'.

U-S AMBASSADOR CHRIS STEVENS DIED IN THE BLAST IN SEPTEMBER.

SO DID THREE OTHER AMERICANS.

THE PANEL MADE 29 RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE EMBASSY SECURITY.

LEHIGH CAR FIRE-TRX VOTOPS

TAKE A LOOK AT THESE PICTURES FROM LEHIGH ACRES.

A CAR ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD - ENGULFED IN FLAMES.

IT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT ON SALLY AVENUE NORTH AND 59TH STREET WEST.

OUR PHOTOGRAPHER SAYS THIS IS THE SECOND VEHICLE FIRE HE'S BEEN TO IN LEHIGH IN THE PAST THREE DAYS.

WE'RE LOOKING INTO A POSSIBLE CONNECTION.

QUARTER HOUR PUSH-2 SHOT VO

YOUR TIME NOW __.

TODAY FANS OF JENNI RIVERA REMEMBER THE LATIN MUSIC ICON.

AND A DSK PLAY?

FORECAST TEASE-OMNI TO BREAK

BREAK FOUR 5:09:43

HIT TIME 5:09:43

JENNI RIVERA MEMORIAL-TRX VO

TODAY IN LONG BEACH CALIFORNIA,

FANS WILL REMEMBER MEXICAN-AMERICAN SINGER JENNI RIVERA.

A PUBLIC MEMORIAL IS SET FOR 1 PM.

A PRIVATE SERVICE FOR THE LATIN STAR IS SET FOR TOMORROW.

RIVERA DIED EARLIER THIS MONTH IN A PLANE CRASH IN MEXICO.

PAULA BROADWELL-VO

PAULA BROADWELL WON'T FACE CHARGES OF HARASSMENT.

SHE WAS ACCUSED OF CYBER STALKING.OVER E-MAILS TO JILL KELLEY,

AN ACCUSATION THAT PLAYED A PART IN UNCOVERING AN AFFAIR BETWEEN BROADWELL AND FORMER C-I-A DIRECTOR DAVID PETRAEUS.

BROADWELL IS PETRAEUS' BIOGRAPHER.

PANETTA ON PETRAEUS-SOTVO

MEANWHILE FORM C-I-A DIRECTOR LEON PANETTA DIDN'T OFFER MUCH INSIGHT INTO PETRAEUS' DEPARTURE FROM THE POST.

TAKE A LISTEN.

"As the former head of the CIA, please explain why General Petraeus was forced to resign rather than a lesser punishment."

"You gotta be kidding me. You gotta be kidding me. Umm, you know, in this town, with that kind of email, do you think he could have survived as director of the CIA? I don't think so."

PANETTA WAS ASKED ABOUT THE SCANDAL BETWEEN PETRAEUS AND BROADWELL YESTERDAY.

5:12 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP

5:12 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL

One cool front down. One more to go.

In the wake of the first of two cool fronts this week, we'll notice some subtle changes in our weather this Wednesday.

First, temperatures will be a little cooler this morning; instead of morning lows in the mid 60s like yesterday, we'll start off with temperatures in the upper 50s and low 60s.

Second, you'll notice humidity levels will be more comfortable today as some drier air briefly visits Southwest Florida, but higher humidity will come roaring back Thursday as a southerly wind flow imports more moisture.

Despite the cooler start this morning, our afternoon temperatures will end up right where they were yesterday: in the low 80s. These 80s will feel more pleasant, however, coupled with the drop in humidity.

Sunshine will be prevalent today from start to finish, and the only concern today will be the potential for some patchy fog early in the morning. We may see some fog develop early Thursday as humidity begins increasing.

Thursday will be sunny, warm, and increasingly humid. A stiff southwesterly breeze will also develop through the day from 10-15 mph.

The final cold front of the week will come charging toward Southwest Florida late Thursday night into the predawn hours Friday. A broken band of rain will likely moves in as the front passes, but most of this should be to our south by sunrise Friday.

Friday will be a fairly chilly day for Southwest Florida standards as a brisk northerly wind flow ushers in some cool, Canadian air. It will likely be a struggle for daytime highs to reach 70 Friday afternoon as most of the day will be spent in the 50s and 60s.

Friday night will likely be the coldest so far this year as morning lows Saturday drop into the low to mid 40s! The deep inland cold spots will mostly likely see temperatures in the mid to upper 30s just before sunrise Saturday.

The upcoming weekend looks sunny and cool with highs Saturday in the upper 60s, and then by Sunday highs should break into the lower 70s.

We'll start a warming trend early next week as we head into Christmas Day. Monday and Tuesday should be sunny and dry with highs in the mid to upper 70s along with increasing humidity.

THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.

MIAMI CHOPPER VS BIRD-TRX VOTOPS

IT'S NOT WHAT A CHOPPER PILOT IN MIAMI EXPECTED TO HAPPEN.

A BIRD COLLIDED WITH THE WINDSHIELD MID FLIGHT -

HITTING THE PILOT RIGHT IN THE FACE!

HE WAS ABLE TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY LANDING.

AMAZINGLY HE ONLY GOT A FEW MINOR CUTS.

AS BIZARRE AS IT SOUNDS,

TX CAVITY SEARCH SUIT-VOWIPE

TWO WOMEN IN TEXAS SAY THEY WERE VIOLATED DURING A TRAFFIC STOP.

TODAY THEY'RE SUING THE TROOPERS.

IT'S ALL CAUGHT ON TAPE.

TAKE A LOOK.

THE TROOPERS PULLED OVER ANGEL DOBBS AND HER NIECE OVER A TOSSED CIGARETTE.

TROOPER KELLEY HELLESON THEN PERFORMED A FULL-BODY CAVITY SEARCH ON THE WOMEN.

IN PLAIN VIEW,

CARS CONTINUED TO PASS ON THE FREEWAY.

TX CAVITY SEARCH SUIT-2 SOT VO

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

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

THE TROOPERS CLAIMED TO SMELL MARIJUANA.

THAT WAS NEVER FOUND.

THE TEXAS RANGERS CONDUCTED AN INTERNAL INVESTIGATION RECENTLY.

BUTT SLASHER EXTRADITED-VO

AUTHORITIES HAVE EXTRADITED THE MAN KNOWN AS THE "BUTT SLASHER" FROM PERU TO THE U-S.

HERE'S A LOOK AT JOHNNY GUILLEN PIMENTEL.

HE'S ACCUSED OF TAKING A RAZOR BLADE TO THE BOTTOMS OF SEVERAL WOMEN LAST YEAR.

IT ALL HAPPENED IN THE D-C AREA.

DSK PLAY-VO

REMEMBER DOMINIQUE STRAUSS-KAHN?

WE'VE LEARNED HE'S STARRING IN A NEW PLAY -- SORT OF.

TAKE A LOOK.

IT'S CALLED 'SUITE 2806'.

THE PLAY CHRONICLES THE FROMER IMF CHIEF AND WHAT HAPPENED BETWEEN HIM AND A NEW YORK HOTEL MAID.

IT'S WORTH MENTIONING SOMEONE ELSE ACTUALLY PLAYS DSK.

THE REAL CRIMINAL CHARGES WERE DROPPED,

NEW FL CAR TAG-VO

GET READY TO PUT A NEW TAG ON YOUR CAR.

HERE'S WHAT IT WILL LOOK LIKE.

THE BODY OF THE TAG IS WHITE WITH BLACK NUMBERS.

GREEN RUNS ACROSS THE TOP AND BOTTOM.

GOVERNOR SCOTT AND THE FLORIDA CABINET STILL NEED TO APPROVE THE DESIGN.

AT THE PUMP-CG BNR

NBC2 ON PUMP PATROL THIS MORNING.

EXPECT TO PAY 3-29 FOR A GALLON OF REGULAR HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

THE STATE AVERAGE IS 3-26 RIGHT NOW.

THE NATIONAL IS 3-24.

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

INSTAGRAM PHOTO ADS-VO

ARE YOU A FAN OF INSTAGRAM?

THIS MORNING.NOT SO MUCH.

A LOT OF CYBER STORM OUTRAGE AROUND THE PHOTO SHARING SITE.

IT ANNOUNCED A CHANGE IN ITS USER AGREEMENT.

HINTING IT MIGHT USE YOUR UPLOADED PHOTOS IN ADS TO MARKET YOUR FRIENDS.

USERS HAVE VOWED TO CANCEL THEIR ACCOUNTS,

TIME PERSON OF THE YEAR-2 SHOT VO

WELL TODAY'S THE DAY!

WE EXPECT TO LEARN TIME MAGAZINE'S PERSON OF THE YEAR.

THE ANNOUNCEMENT COMES LIVE THIS MORNING ON 'TODAY'.

LAST YEAR TIME NAMED "THE PROTESTER" AS THE PERSON OF THE YEAR.

WHAT'S TRENDING 2DAY (YOUTUBE GANGNAM STYLE)-TRX S

TIME NOW TO LOOK AT WHAT'S TRENDING TODAY-- THE STORIES, VIDEOS AND PICTURES GETTING THE MOST CLICKS ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB.

THIS YEAR. YOU-TUBE WENT GANGNAM STYLE.

THE MUSIC VIDEO FROM SOUTH KOREAN RAP STAR "PSY" IS TOPPING YOU-TUBE'S LIST OF TOP TRENDING VIDEOS OF THE YEAR.

IT BECAME THE SITE'S MOST WATCHED VIDEO OF ALL TIME IN JUST SIX MONTHS,

4SHOT CROSSTALK-4SHOT TO BREAK

YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW--

BREAK FIVE 5:19:15

HIT TIME 5:19:15 AM

WINTER STORM ON TODAY-VOTOPS

YOU'LL HEAR MORE ABOUT THIS STORY AHEAD ON TODAY.

A WINTER STORM TARGETING THE ROCKIES AND MIDWEST THIS MORNING.

IT'S A THREAT TO HOLIDAY TRAVEL.

KEVIN TIBBLES WILL REPORT FROM CHIGAGO.

MORE THAN A FOOT OF SNOW IS POSSIBLE - AS THE STORM MOVES TOWARD THE NORTHEAST.

SOME AREAS LIKE COLORADO ARE EVEN SEEING WHITEOUT CONDITIONS.

5:22 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP

5:22 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL

One cool front down. One more to go.

In the wake of the first of two cool fronts this week, we'll notice some subtle changes in our weather this Wednesday.

First, temperatures will be a little cooler this morning; instead of morning lows in the mid 60s like yesterday, we'll start off with temperatures in the upper 50s and low 60s.

Second, you'll notice humidity levels will be more comfortable today as some drier air briefly visits Southwest Florida, but higher humidity will come roaring back Thursday as a southerly wind flow imports more moisture.

Despite the cooler start this morning, our afternoon temperatures will end up right where they were yesterday: in the low 80s. These 80s will feel more pleasant, however, coupled with the drop in humidity.

Sunshine will be prevalent today from start to finish, and the only concern today will be the potential for some patchy fog early in the morning. We may see some fog develop early Thursday as humidity begins increasing.

Thursday will be sunny, warm, and increasingly humid. A stiff southwesterly breeze will also develop through the day from 10-15 mph.

The final cold front of the week will come charging toward Southwest Florida late Thursday night into the predawn hours Friday. A broken band of rain will likely moves in as the front passes, but most of this should be to our south by sunrise Friday.

Friday will be a fairly chilly day for Southwest Florida standards as a brisk northerly wind flow ushers in some cool, Canadian air. It will likely be a struggle for daytime highs to reach 70 Friday afternoon as most of the day will be spent in the 50s and 60s.

Friday night will likely be the coldest so far this year as morning lows Saturday drop into the low to mid 40s! The deep inland cold spots will mostly likely see temperatures in the mid to upper 30s just before sunrise Saturday.

The upcoming weekend looks sunny and cool with highs Saturday in the upper 60s, and then by Sunday highs should break into the lower 70s.

We'll start a warming trend early next week as we head into Christmas Day. Monday and Tuesday should be sunny and dry with highs in the mid to upper 70s along with increasing humidity.

THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.

TRAFFIC-LIVE CAM, NAVI

ALL CLEAR, CHAR CO ENFORCEMENT

CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--

EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.

TRAFFIC BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS

YEAR END BONUSES-VO

NICK THANKS.

WE'RE IN THE FINAL DAYS OF 2012.

MAYBE YOU'RE THINKING ABOUT A YEAR-END BONUS?

A NEW SURVEY SHOWS 72 PERCENT OF EMPLOYERS PLAN TO OFFER SOME TYPE OF REWARD.

THAT'S UP FROM 53 PERCENT A YEAR AGO.

TOSS TO JANE-OC

AN AMAZON DROID PHONE MAY BE GETTING CLOSER TO BECOMING A REALITY.

WE TURN TO JANE KING ON WALL STREET.

BLOOMBERG-PKG TO BREAK

GOOD MORNING,

IF YOU THINK FILING TAXES IS A BIG HEADACHE -- YOU MAY BE IN STORE FOR A MIGRAINE LIKE YOU NEVER FELT BEFORE:

INSTEAD OF BEING READY BY MID-JANUARY --

THIS TIME, THE I-R-S MAY NOT BE READY TO PROCESS YOUR RETURN, UNTIL LATE MARCH, POSSIBLY EVEN LATER!

BECAUSE ONGOING FISCAL CLIFF TALKS ARE CREATING UNCERTAINTY OVER HOW MUCH IN TAXES FILERS WILL OWE.

MEANTIME -- HOUSE SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER -- GETTING A BACK-UP BUDGET BILL READY FOR VOTE IN CASE FISCAL CLIFF TALKS WITH PRESIDENT OBAMA FAIL.

BUT IT'S NOT CLEAR IF BOEHNER'S "PLAN B" HAS THE VOTES TO PASS.

*****

AND -- COMING UP AFTER THIS -- MORE RUMORS ABOUT A SMARTPHONE FROM AMAZON!

OC:

THE HEAD OF AMERICAN EXPRESS -- UNDER CONSIDERATION TO BE THE NEXT TREASURY SECRETARY.

ALRIGHT -- QUICK TRADING CHECK.HIGHER CLOSE FOR STOCKS YESTERDAY -- ON GROWING OPTIMISM OF PROGRESS IN FISCAL CLIFF TALKS.

*****

AND MORE TALK ABOUT A DROID PHONE FROM AMAZON.

FORBES -- CITING "TAIWAN ECONOMIC NEWS" SAYS --

AMAZON'S ORDERED 5-MILLION SMARTPHONES FROM I-PHONE MAKER FOXCONN.

AND THE PLANNED RETAIL PRICE IS BETWEEN ONE AND 2-HUNDRED DOLLARS.

******

******

BREAK SIX 5:27:01 AM

HIT TIME 5:27:01 AM

HL1) CT SHOOTING-TRX-NATS VO

nats of singing

CANDLE LIGHT VIGILS ACROSS THE COUNTRY THIS MORNING.

REMEMBERING THE VICTIMS OF NEWTOWN CONNECTICUT.

HL2) WX HEADLINE-TRX-OMNI

HL3) BENGHAZI REPORT-TRX-VO

AND A CLOSED-DOOR MEETING IN WASHINGTON TODAY.

WHAT TO MAKE OF THE U-S EMBASSY ATTACK IN BENGHAZI.

NEWS TODAY OPEN-CLIPTOPS

SANDY HOOK FUNERALS-2 SHOT DISSOLVE SS

STARTING IN CONNECTICUT THIS HALF HOUR,

MORE FUNERALS EXPECTED TODAY FOR THE VICTIMS IN THE SANDY HOOK MASS SHOOTING. IM KRISTA.

AND IM CLAY MILLER.

TEACHER VICTORIA SOTO AND PRINCIPAL DAWN HOCHSPRUNG.

THE YOUNG STUDENTS ARE CHARLOTTE BACON,

CAROLINE PREVIDI,

DANIEL BARDEN,

CT SHOOTING LATEST-OC

THE STUDENTS WHO SURVIVED THE SHOOTING WILL RETURN TO CLASS AFTER THE WINTER BREAK AT A SCHOOL IN A NEIGHBORING TOWN.

WE'RE LEARNING SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY WILL REOPEN AFTER JANUARY 1.

BUT A DATE HASN'T BEEN SET.

CT SHOOTING LATEST-PKG

5:32 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP

5:32 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL

One cool front down. One more to go.

In the wake of the first of two cool fronts this week, we'll notice some subtle changes in our weather this Wednesday.

First, temperatures will be a little cooler this morning; instead of morning lows in the mid 60s like yesterday, we'll start off with temperatures in the upper 50s and low 60s.

Second, you'll notice humidity levels will be more comfortable today as some drier air briefly visits Southwest Florida, but higher humidity will come roaring back Thursday as a southerly wind flow imports more moisture.

Despite the cooler start this morning, our afternoon temperatures will end up right where they were yesterday: in the low 80s. These 80s will feel more pleasant, however, coupled with the drop in humidity.

Sunshine will be prevalent today from start to finish, and the only concern today will be the potential for some patchy fog early in the morning. We may see some fog develop early Thursday as humidity begins increasing.

Thursday will be sunny, warm, and increasingly humid. A stiff southwesterly breeze will also develop through the day from 10-15 mph.

The final cold front of the week will come charging toward Southwest Florida late Thursday night into the predawn hours Friday. A broken band of rain will likely moves in as the front passes, but most of this should be to our south by sunrise Friday.

Friday will be a fairly chilly day for Southwest Florida standards as a brisk northerly wind flow ushers in some cool, Canadian air. It will likely be a struggle for daytime highs to reach 70 Friday afternoon as most of the day will be spent in the 50s and 60s.

Friday night will likely be the coldest so far this year as morning lows Saturday drop into the low to mid 40s! The deep inland cold spots will mostly likely see temperatures in the mid to upper 30s just before sunrise Saturday.

The upcoming weekend looks sunny and cool with highs Saturday in the upper 60s, and then by Sunday highs should break into the lower 70s.

We'll start a warming trend early next week as we head into Christmas Day. Monday and Tuesday should be sunny and dry with highs in the mid to upper 70s along with increasing humidity.

THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.

TRAFFIC-LIVE CAM, NAVI

ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT

CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--

EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.

CT VIGIL IN UT-TRX NATS SOT VO TOPS

nats of singing - "i work in a school, kids all day long. it just hits way too close to home. i can't imagine the pain."

TRIBUTES TO NEWTOWN CONTINUE ACROSS THE COUNTRY TODAY.

THIS ONE SOME 23 HUNDRED MILES AWAY IN UTAH.

LAST NIGHT THE TOWN OF EAGLE MOUNTAIN HELD THIS CANDLE LIGHT VIGIL.

THEY ALSO PLANTED A TREE IN THEIR PARK, IN MEMORY OF THE VICTIMS.

HIGH CAPACITY CLIPS-VO

THERE'S A NEW PUSH FOR GUN CONTROL IN AMERICA.

WITH A FOCUS ON HIGH-CAPACITY MAGAZINE CLIPS.

TODAY TWO HOUSE DEMOCRATS WANT TO BAN THESE CLIPS.

A NEWS CONFERENCE IS SET IN WASHINGTON AT 11 AM TODAY.

WE'LL KEEP YOU UPDATED ON THAT ADDRESS.

THERE'S A SIMILAR PUSH IN THE SENATE.

CT STUDENTS AHEAD ON TODAY-OC SUPER

AND LOOKING AHEAD TO THE TODAY SHOW,

WHAT HAPPENS TO THE SURVIVING STUDENTS AND SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NOW?

BENGHAZI REPORT STACEY PLASMA-OC TRX PLASMA

NEW THIS MORNING,

FAILURES AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT.

A PANEL SAYS POOR SECURITY IS TO BLAME FOR THE U-S EMBASSY ATTACK IN BENGHAZI.

NBC2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH IS IN THE STUDIO.

BENGHAZI REPORT STACEY PLASMA-VO IN PLASMA VO FULL

CLAY, THEY SAY THERE WERE SYSTEMATIC FAILURES AND LEADERSHIP DEFICIENCIES.

U-S AMBASSADOR CHRIS STEVENS AND 3 OTHERS DIED IN THE BLAST IN SEPTEMBER.

TODAY, THE TWO MOST SENIOR MEMBERS OF THE ACCOUNTABILITY REVIEW BOARD ARE SET TO TESTIFY BEHIND CLOSED DOORS.

BENGHAZI REPORT STACEY PLASMA-VO IN PLASMA

THE REPORT SAYS THE ATTACK WAS "UNANTICIPATED." SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON WROTE A LETTER TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS THAT WILL ACCOMPANY TODAY'S CLOSED-DOOR MEETING.

THE PANEL MADE 29 RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE EMBASSY SECURITY.

HILLARY CLINTON WILL ACCEPT THOSE IDEAS.

KIDS HIT ON COLONIAL-VO

STACEY THANKS.

THIS MORNING IN LEE COUNTY,

TWO KIDS ARE RECOVERING AFTER THEY WALKED IN FRONT OF A CAR.

IT HAPPENED ON COLONIAL BOULEVARD NEAR SIX MILE CYPRESS PARKWAY LAST NIGHT.

FORT MYERS POLICE TELL US THREE KIDS WERE TRYING TO CROSS COLONIAL.

THE CAR HIT AN 11 YEAR OLD AND 14 YEAR OLD.

OFFICERS SAY THEY SHOULD'VE USED A CROSSWALK.

THE DRIVER IS NOT FACING CHARGES.

CA MALL SHOOTING LATEST-TRX VO WIPE

TURNING TO CALIFORNIA THIS MORNING.

CHARGES FOR THE MAN POLICE SAY FIRED SHOTS OUTSIDE A MALL THIS PAST WEEKEND.

HERE'S A LOOK AT MARCUS GURROLA.

PROSECUTORS CHARGED HIM WITH 54 COUNTS OF DISCHARGING A GUN IN PUBLIC,

AND TWO COUNTS OF ASSAULT.

GURROLA SAYS HE DIDN'T INTEND TO SHOOT ANYONE.

CA MAN TO DUPLICATE NEWTOWN-VOTOPS

TAKE A LOOK AT THIS MAN.

POLICE IN CALIFORNIA SAY THIS TEEN THREATENED TO CARRY OUT ATTACKS SIMILAR TO THE ONE IN NEWTOWN.

THE 18 YEAR-OLD FACES FELONY CRIMINAL THREAT CHARGES.

INVESTIGATORS SAY HE POSTED A MESSAGE ONLINE SAYING HE SUPPORTED THE SCHOOL SHOOTER AND THOUGHT OF DOING SOMETHING SIMILAR.

WOOD STORK REPORTABLE-OC

THE U-S FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE WANTS TO UPGRADE THE STATUS OF THE ENDANGERED "WOOD STORK".

YOU CAN SEE HIS PICTURE ON MY TOP LEFT.

THE WHITE BIRDS, WITH SKINNY LEGS AND LONG BEAKS, CALL SOUTHWEST FLORIDA HOME.

THE AGENCY ARGUES WOOD STORKS ARE NO LONGER IN DANGER OF EXTINCTION.

RICHARD ENGEL SOUND-SOT VO

THIS MORNING NBC CHIEF FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT RICHARD ENGEL IS OUT OF HARM'S WAY.

THIS, AFTER BEING KIDNAPPED BY SYRIANS ABOUT A WEEK AGO.

ENGEL TALKED A LITTLE ABOUT THE FRIGHTENING ORDEAL.

we were with some gunmen, some rebels who were escorting us. uh, they executed one of them on the spot. then they took us to a series of safe houses and interrogation places and they kept us blindfolded, bound. we weren't physically beaten or tortured. it was a lot of psychological torture. threats of being killed. they made us choose which one of us would be shot first. and when we refused there were mock shootings. / it can be a very -- very traumatic experience.

ENGEL AND HIS CREW WAS COVERING THE WAR IN SYRIA.

THEY DISAPPEARED OFF THE RADAR LAST WEEK - KIDNAPPED BY SYRIANS.

THIS MORNING THEY'RE ALL OKAY,

AZ SHOOTING MEMORIAL-VO

TURNING TO ARIZONA,

THERE'S A PUSH TO KEEP THE VICTIMS OF THE TUCSON SHOOTING IN THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF AMERICANS.

SIX PEOPLE DIED AND 12 OTHERS INJURED IN JANUARY 2011,

INCLUDING FORMER CONGRESSWOMAN GABRIELLE GIFFORDS.

QUARTER HOUR PUSH-2 SHOT

YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW __.

HALEY HAS YOUR UPDATED FORECAST ON THE 2'S IN THREE MINUTES.

nats of singing

AND A WINNER IS ANNOUNCED!

MEET THE NEW STAR OF NBC'S 'THE VOICE'.

BREAK SEVEN 5:39:23 AM

HIT TIME 5:39:23 AM

5:42 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP

5:42 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL

One cool front down. One more to go.

In the wake of the first of two cool fronts this week, we'll notice some subtle changes in our weather this Wednesday.

First, temperatures will be a little cooler this morning; instead of morning lows in the mid 60s like yesterday, we'll start off with temperatures in the upper 50s and low 60s.

Second, you'll notice humidity levels will be more comfortable today as some drier air briefly visits Southwest Florida, but higher humidity will come roaring back Thursday as a southerly wind flow imports more moisture.

Despite the cooler start this morning, our afternoon temperatures will end up right where they were yesterday: in the low 80s. These 80s will feel more pleasant, however, coupled with the drop in humidity.

Sunshine will be prevalent today from start to finish, and the only concern today will be the potential for some patchy fog early in the morning. We may see some fog develop early Thursday as humidity begins increasing.

Thursday will be sunny, warm, and increasingly humid. A stiff southwesterly breeze will also develop through the day from 10-15 mph.

The final cold front of the week will come charging toward Southwest Florida late Thursday night into the predawn hours Friday. A broken band of rain will likely moves in as the front passes, but most of this should be to our south by sunrise Friday.

Friday will be a fairly chilly day for Southwest Florida standards as a brisk northerly wind flow ushers in some cool, Canadian air. It will likely be a struggle for daytime highs to reach 70 Friday afternoon as most of the day will be spent in the 50s and 60s.

Friday night will likely be the coldest so far this year as morning lows Saturday drop into the low to mid 40s! The deep inland cold spots will mostly likely see temperatures in the mid to upper 30s just before sunrise Saturday.

The upcoming weekend looks sunny and cool with highs Saturday in the upper 60s, and then by Sunday highs should break into the lower 70s.

We'll start a warming trend early next week as we head into Christmas Day. Monday and Tuesday should be sunny and dry with highs in the mid to upper 70s along with increasing humidity.

THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.

TRAFFIC ALERT-TRX

TRAFFIC ALERT-NAVI

ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION PROJECT?

CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--

EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.

AT THE PUMP-CG BNR

NBC2 ON PUMP PATROL THIS MORNING.

EXPECT TO PAY 3-29 FOR A GALLON OF REGULAR HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

THE STATE AVERAGE IS 3-26 RIGHT NOW.

THE NATIONAL IS 3-24.

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

PROFILING VIOLENT YOUTHS-2 SHOT

NICK THANKS.

MENTAL HEALTH IS IN THE SPOTLIGHT LIKE WE'VE RARELY SEEN IN RECENT HISTORY.

WE SAW WHAT HAPPENED IN CONNECTICUT LAST FRIDAY.

AND EVEN THIS WEEK IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA,

INVESTIGATORS ATTRIBUTE A MURDER TO A MENTALLY UNSTABLE TEEN.

PROFILING VIOLENT YOUTHS-PKG

IT'S OFTEN AN OUTWARD SIGN --- ANXIETY, AN OUTBURST OR BECOMING QUITE OR WITHDRAWN--ALL POTENTIAL SIGNS OF MENTAL ILLNESS.

BUT EVEN IF RECOGNIZED -- SOMETIMES IT'S TOUGH TO MANAGE.

he shouldn't be in jail he is mentally ill 00:09

A FAMILY FRIEND SAYS BARON VERZI --SUFFERED FROM SCHIZOPHRENIA.

VERZI IS ACCUSED OF STABBING HIS FATHER TO DEATH INSIDE THEIR CAPE CORAL HOME.

THE TEEN'S FATHER WAS TRYING TO GET HIM HELP.EVEN PLACING HIM IN A MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY FOR THREE WEEKS.

8:22 he did all the research he could to find the best facility in florida 8:25

WE TALKED TO PSYCHIATRIST OMAR RICHIE ABOUT THE BIGGER PICTURE.

HOW DO PARENTS INTERVENE?

2:26 teens for the most part aren't going to want to go voluntarily 2:27 2:31 and they'll refuse treatment 2:33

IN FLORIDA PARENTS CANNOT FORCE THEIR KIDS TO GET HELP.

THEY HAVE TO ENTER MENTAL HEALTH CLINICS VOLUNTARILY --UNLESS PARENTS GET A COURT ORDER OR POLICE REPORTS SHOW PREVIOUS VIOLENCE.

05:27 on set for psychosis and bipolar and skitz is the most part young adults 5:34

EXPERTS ADD -- MIXING DRUGS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS CAN BECOME FATAL.

if you're a teen that has the possibility of bipolar psychosis , schizophrenia experimenting as many teens do with weed for example can really set off a cascade of events where teen has early onset of psychosis 1:07 delirium, paranoia 1:11

AS MORE TEENS ARE ACCUSED OF VIOLENT CRIMES --THOSE WHO HAVE LOST FRIENDS ARE SEEKING PREVENTION.

PROFILING VIOLENT YOUTHS-OC

CHRISTINA LUSBY REPORTING.

PSYCHIATRISTS SAY CATCHING MENTAL ILLNESS WHEN A CHILD IS YOUNG --IS KEY TO THEIR DEVELOPMENT.

WEATHER & SICKNESS-CLIP SOTVO WIPE

GOT A COLD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON?

DOCTORS SAY BLAME THE WACKY WEATHER - EVEN SUPER STORM SANDY.

"All the sudden all the leaves blew down and you had that interface between water and the leaves and the grass so mold proliferated very well and the mold spore count is very high."

THAT MOLD AGGRAVATES ALLERGIES AND CAN LEAD TO SINUS INFECTIONS.

WEATHER & SICKNESS-SOTVO

When you have a high pressure system and then a low pressure system comes in a lot of people do complain about worsening of their migraines

AND RESEARCH FINDS LOW HUMIDITY IN THE WINTER HELPS THE FLU VIRUS SURVIVE LONGER MAKING IT EASIER TO SPREAD.

ASPIRIN & BLINDING EYE DISEASE-VO

LISTEN TO THIS IF YOU TAKE ASPIRIN.

YOU COULD HAVE AN INCREASED RISK FOR POTENTIAL BLINDNESS.

RESEARCHERS JUST CONCLUDED A 20-YEAR STUDY.

PATIENTS HAD ROUTINE EXAMS EVERY FIVE YEARS.

THEY WERE ASKED ABOUT THEIR ASPIRIN HABITS.

CA BOULDER MOVED-2 SOT VO

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT CAN COME IN ALL FORMS AND FASHION.

TAKE IT FROM THIS WOMAN IN CALIFORNIA.

"It was very negative on thursday and he says we'll take care of this. no money. that's amazing."

"We heard her insurance company wasn't going to help her with it. and we decided that it's Christmas time and we'd come out and remove the rock.

A 6-TON BOULDER CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE OF JENIELLE GENDELMAN.

IT ROLLED DOWN HILL AFTER A RAIN STORM.

AND HER INSURANCE COMPANY WOULD NOT REMOVE IT.

SO A NEIGHBOR JUMPED IN - FREE OF CHARGE.

THE VOICE WINNER-TRX NATS VOTOPS

nats of winner.cheers

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO CASSADEE POPE!

SHE'S THE WINNER OF NBC'S 'THE VOICE'.

LOTS OF EXCITEMENT DURING LAST NIGHT'S SEASON FINALE.

THE SOULFUL CROONER FROM MINNESOTA NICHOLAS DAVID TOOK HOME THE BRONZE.

ROCKER TERRY MCDERMOTT TOOK SECOND.

MISS UNIVERSE TONIGHT-VO

ANOTHER BIG CONTEST TAKES CENTER STAGE TONIGHT ON NBC2.

IT'S TIME TO CROWN A NEW MISS UNIVERSE!

89 BEAUTIFUL WOMEN FROM AROUND THE WORLD WILL COMPETE FOR THE TOP PRIZE.

THE EXCITEMENT GETS UNDERWAY AT 8 PM OUR TIME.

AGAIN THAT'S RIGHT HERE ON NBC2.

AND THIS MORNING ON TODAY,

WAVV 101.1 TEASE-SSTOPS

IF YOU NEED TO WALK OUT THE DOOR - WE CAN STILL MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN THE KNOW TODAY -

FORECAST TEASE-OMNI TO BREAK

BREAK EIGHT 5:49:40 AM

HIT TIME 5:49:40 AM

5:52 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP

5:52 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL

One cool front down. One more to go.

In the wake of the first of two cool fronts this week, we'll notice some subtle changes in our weather this Wednesday.

First, temperatures will be a little cooler this morning; instead of morning lows in the mid 60s like yesterday, we'll start off with temperatures in the upper 50s and low 60s.

Second, you'll notice humidity levels will be more comfortable today as some drier air briefly visits Southwest Florida, but higher humidity will come roaring back Thursday as a southerly wind flow imports more moisture.

Despite the cooler start this morning, our afternoon temperatures will end up right where they were yesterday: in the low 80s. These 80s will feel more pleasant, however, coupled with the drop in humidity.

Sunshine will be prevalent today from start to finish, and the only concern today will be the potential for some patchy fog early in the morning. We may see some fog develop early Thursday as humidity begins increasing.

Thursday will be sunny, warm, and increasingly humid. A stiff southwesterly breeze will also develop through the day from 10-15 mph.

The final cold front of the week will come charging toward Southwest Florida late Thursday night into the predawn hours Friday. A broken band of rain will likely moves in as the front passes, but most of this should be to our south by sunrise Friday.

Friday will be a fairly chilly day for Southwest Florida standards as a brisk northerly wind flow ushers in some cool, Canadian air. It will likely be a struggle for daytime highs to reach 70 Friday afternoon as most of the day will be spent in the 50s and 60s.

Friday night will likely be the coldest so far this year as morning lows Saturday drop into the low to mid 40s! The deep inland cold spots will mostly likely see temperatures in the mid to upper 30s just before sunrise Saturday.

The upcoming weekend looks sunny and cool with highs Saturday in the upper 60s, and then by Sunday highs should break into the lower 70s.

We'll start a warming trend early next week as we head into Christmas Day. Monday and Tuesday should be sunny and dry with highs in the mid to upper 70s along with increasing humidity.

THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.

TRAFFIC ALERT-TRX

TRAFFIC ALERT-NAVI

CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--

ALL CLEAR, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT

TRAFFIC BILLBOARD-CLIP

NAPLES PARADE-NATS VOTOPS WIPE

nats of drums

NAPLES IS OFFICIALLY IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT AFTER LAST NIGHT'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE.

NBC 2 WAS THERE ALONG THE DOWNTOWN ROUTE.

NAPLES PARADE-2SOT VO

we came last year and had a great time, so we wanted to come back again, they wanted to see santa, so that's what we're here for.

the thing I look forward to seeing the most is the bands with the cheerleaders

CHARLOTTE MILITARY SURPRISE-TRX SOT VOTOPS

"Hey buddy. Hey how are you? I love you. I love you too."

A BOY IN PORT CHARLOTTE GETS QUITE THE SURPRISE FROM THIS BROTHER WHO'S IN THE AIR FORCE.

GARRETT SAYS HE NEVER HAD A CLUE HIS BROTHER SHAYNE BROOKS WOULD BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS.

BROOKS HAS BEEN A CIVIL ENGINEER FOR THE U-S AIR FORCE OVERSEAS.

IT'S HIS FIRST CHRISTMAS HOME SINCE HE LEFT FOR BOOT CAMP.

FL WHALE BONES FOUND-SOTVO

IN ORLANDO,

IT'S NOT QUITE WHAT YOU EXPECT TO SEE WHILE WALKING ON THE BEACH.

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

AND NOT JUST ANY BONES.

YOU'RE LOOKING AT THE SKULL AND RIBS OF THE SO-CALLED BEAKED WHALE.

IT'S THE ONLY RECORDED FINDING IN THE PAST DECADE.

THE WHALE IS ABOUT 9 FEET LONG.

AND ARE IN THE PROCESS OF DIGGING UP THE REST OF THE SKELETON.

INDIANAPOLIS ZOO BABY DOLPHIN-VO

FOLKS IN INDIANA HAVE ONE MORE REASON TO VISIT THE ZOO.

CHECK IT OUT.

MEET ORIN, A NEW BABY DOLPHIN AT THE INDIANAPOLIS ZOO.

ORIN WAS BORN IN JULY.

THIS IS HIS FIRST APPEARANCE IN FRONT OF TELEVISION CAMERAS.

ERNEST HEMINGWAY CATS-VO

WHEN YOU THINK OF ERNEST HEMINGWAY,

YOU MIGHT THINK OF CATS ROAMING THE ESTATE IN KEY WEST.

THEY'VE BECOME QUITE FAMOUS.

AND TODAY THEY'RE NOW REGULATED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.

IT ALL STARTED AFTER A COMPLAINT OVER THE 45 FELINES.

BUT THE CATS ARE DIRECT DESCENDANTS OF HEMINGWAY'S PET 'SNOWBALL'.

MANY HAVE SIX TOES ON THEIR FRONT PAWS LIKE SNOWBALL.

THE BOTTOM LINE?

WHAT'S COMING UP AT 6-CLIPTOPS

1) MICROLIFE-ONCAM

A VERY INTERESTING NEW TERM HAS BEEN DEVELOPED IN THE MEDICAL WORLD AND IT'S CALLED YOUR MICROLIFE.

WHEN YOU MAKE AN UNHEALTHY LIFE CHOICE - LIKE SMOKING AND DRINKING ALCOHOL, YOU LOSE A MICROLIFE.

2) JIMMY FALLON AND JAY LENO-VOTOPS

AND, ALL NEW DETAILS THIS MORNING ON A SHAKEUP IN LATE NIGHT TELEVISION.

THIS MORNING WE HAVE THE SCOOP FROM TALENT AGENTS WORKING WITH JAY LENO AND JIMMY FALLON,

3) SCHOOLS THE RULE-SOTVOTOPS

"when kids act things out in real life situations, it's really what becomes part of their background knowledge."

SCHOOLS THAT RULE!

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