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ANCHOR SUPERS OPEN-CLIP
KEY LIST TS 1) CAPE BUSINESS FIRE-VOTOPS WIPE
CAPE BUSINESS FIRE DANIELLE LIVE-OC TRX OBX LIVE TS 2) LEHIGH HOUSE FIRE-VOTOPS
CAPE BUSINESS FIRE DANIELLE LIVE-REM LIVE MIDWEST SNOW STORM-2 SHOT OMNI TRX TRAFFIC
CAPE BUSINESS FIRE DANIELLE LIVE-PKG MIDWEST SNOW STORM-VO IN TRAFFIC VO FULL
CAPE BUSINESS FIRE DANIELLE LIVE-REM LIVE MIDWEST SNOW STORM-MITTO TOPS
LEHIGH HOUSE FIRE CLIFTON LIVE-TRX VOTOPS FLY LIVE MIDWEST SNOW STORM-VO IN TRAFFIC
LEHIGH HOUSE FIRE CLIFTON LIVE-REM LIVE SCHOOL SAFETY-VO IN PLASMA
LEHIGH HOUSE FIRE CLIFTON LIVE-PKG SCHOOL SAFETY-PKG
LEHIGH HOUSE FIRE CLIFTON LIVE-REM LIVE SWFL TEACHERS & GUNS-VOWIPE
MIDWEST SNOW STORM CLAY-TRX OMNI TOPS PLASMA SWFL TEACHERS & GUNS-3 SOT VO
MIDWEST SNOW STORM CLAY-VO IN PLASMA VO FULL CAR HITS HOUSE IN FORT MYERS-VO OC
MIDWEST SNOW STORM CLAY-4 SOTVO RED TIDE-OC
MIDWEST SNOW STORM CLAY-VO IN PLASMA SUPER COLLIER ARTIFICIAL REEF-OC
UPS BUSY DAY-OC LEHIGH BEAR SIGHTING-VO
UPS BUSY DAY-PKG HYPNOSIS LAWSUIT-VOWIPE
FISCAL CLIFF-OC HYPNOSIS LAWSUIT-SOTVO
CLINTON BENGHAZI-VO OC INOUYE LIE IN STATE-VO
NEW JOBLESS BENEFITS-TRX VO TEASE FOUR-2 SHOT
TEASE ONE-TRX TOPS TZ4 A) LAST MINUTE SHOPPING-SOTVO
TZ1 A) MARKET WATCH-NATS VOTOPS BIGBOARD LAST MINUTE SHOPPING-CHROMA VIDBOX
TZ1 B) NEW CRASH TEST-SOTVO LAST MINUTE SHOPPING-TRX PKG
WEATHER-STC LAST MINUTE SHOPPING-2 SHOT
MARKET WATCH-PKG MISS USA WINS MISS UNIVERSE-2 SHOT NATS VO
RSW FLIGHTS TO CANADA-OC FIRST ALERT FORECAST-CLIP
AT THE PUMP-CG BNR FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL
FIRST ALERT FORECAST-CLIP GIRL SURVIVES AVALANCHE-OC
FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL GIRL SURVIVES AVALANCHE-PKG
NEW CRASH TEST KRISTA-2 SHOT TRX TRAFFIC GIRL SURVIVES AVALANCHE-OC
NEW CRASH TEST KRISTA-VO IN TRAFFIC COMING UP @ 4-CLIP
NEW CRASH TEST KRISTA-PKG A) lehigh arson investigation-VOTOPS-WIPE
NEW CRASH TEST KRISTA-VO IN TRAFFIC BNR B) santa visit autism-VOTOPS-WIPE
NINTENDO TVii-OC C) eagle baby explained-VOTOPS
WRAPPING ELECTRONICS-VO DR. OZ LOOKLIVE TEASE-SOTTOPS TO BREAK
TEASE TWO-2 SHOT BIONIC SUIT-CLIP VO IN PLASMA
TZ2 A) DOOMSDAY ARE YOU READY-SOTVO TO BREAK BIONIC SUIT-PKG
DOOMSDAY ARE YOU READY-2 SHOT BIONIC SUIT-OC
DOOMSDAY ARE YOU READY-PKG BOOTH ALERT-TRX SS TOPS VO
DOOMSDAY ARE YOU READY-2 SHOT GYM THEFT GIFTS-VOWIPE
TEASE THREE-2 SHOT GYM THEFT GIFTS-SOTVO
TZ3 A) MIDWEST SNOW STORM-VO SANTA COMING TO TOWN-2 SHOT VOWIPE
TZ3 B) SCHOOL SAFETY-SOTVO SANTA COMING TO TOWN-SOTVO
TZ3 C) WOMAN SURVIVES AVALANCHE-SOTVO TO BREAK COLD IN SIBERIA!-TRX VOTOPS
BREAKING OPEN-TRX ts1) SUNTRUST BANK ROBBERY-TRXVO TOPS
SUNTRUST BANK ROBBERY LAUREN LIVE-SS TOPS OBX LIVE ts2) CAPE BUSINESS FIRE-VOTOPS
SUNTRUST BANK ROBBERY LAUREN LIVE-REM LIVE ts3) BENGHAZI HEARING-VOTOPS
SUNTRUST BANK ROBBERY LAUREN LIVE-VO MARKET WATCH-SATLIVE
SUNTRUST BANK ROBBERY LAUREN LIVE-SOTVO CLOSE-3-SHOT
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CAPE BUSINESS FIRE DANIELLE LIVE-OC TRX OBX LIVE


LAUREN THANKS.

NBC2 CONTINUING TO FOLLOW BREAKING NEWS IN CAPE CORAL.

A FIRE BREAKS OUT AT 'TEA AT THE PORCH'.

THAT'S ALONG CAPE CORAL PKWY.

NBC2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK IS IN THE CAPE.

DANIELLE, THE FIRE MARSHAL SAYS CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ARE TO BLAME. Return to index of stories...


CAPE BUSINESS FIRE DANIELLE LIVE-REM LIVE


FIRE MARSHAL WITH CAPE FORAL FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THE CAUSE LATE THIS MORNING.

HE TOLD ME HE HAS DETERMINED THE FIRE WAS ACCIDENTAL AND ELECTRICAL-- CAUSED BY A POWER STRIP USED FOR CHRISTMAS LIGHTS.

NOW THOSE CLOSE TO THE BUSINESS ARE SALVAGING WHAT'S LEFT OF THE PIECES LEFT FROM THE FLAMES. Return to index of stories...


CAPE BUSINESS FIRE DANIELLE LIVE-PKG


FAMILY, FRIENDS AND EMPLOYEES CLING TO ONE ANOTHER WEEPING IN DISBELIEF.

OWNER DONNA FREEMAN RECENTLY PURCHASED THE COUNTRY STORE AND OPENED UP TEA AT THE PORCH.

HER NEW PRIZE POSSESSION RIPPED AWAY BY A BLAZE.

NATS OF WORKERS CRYING

JENNETTE RAINEY HOLDS THIS 19 YEAR OLD BUILDING CLOSE TO HER HEART.

HE SISTER OWNS THE BUILDING.

JANETTE WORKED IN THE SHOP FOR DONNA.

"IT'S WELCOMING. YOU FEEL LIKE YOU'RE HOME. "

A HOME TAKEN BY A FIRE THAT SHOWED NO MERCEY AS IT RIPPED THROUGH OVERNIGHT.

BILL VAN HELDEN

CAPE CORAL FIRE CHIEF

"When crews arrived they found smoke coming from many parts of the building. We had flames showing from the rooftop."

THE FIRE WAS CONTAINED IN MINUTES, BUT THE SMOKE- SO THICK IT SWALLOWED EVERY CORNER INSIDE THE BUILDING.

AN IMAGE STILL TOO HARD FOR JANNETTE RAINLEY TO DESCRIBE AS SHE WAS FIRST TO ARRIVE OVERNIGHT.

"Weak in the knees. I couldn't breathe. This place is everything to me. I spent enough time here. The customers, the people I work with. I love them all."

A LOVE THAT SHE SAYS IS STRONGER THAN THESE FOUR WALLS-- AND HAS HOPE IN KNOWING, THAT THESE NOW SHATTERED DOORS WILL ONE DAY AGAIN REOPEN.

"We will come back."

"No doubt?"

"We will come back, right?!We will come back" Return to index of stories...


CAPE BUSINESS FIRE DANIELLE LIVE-REM LIVE


I SPOKE WITH THE OWNER OFF CAMERA, STILL VERY EMOTIONAL. SHE TELLS ME SHE HAD ONLY TAKEN OVER THE BUSINESS FOR 11 MONTHS. THEY WERE JUST SHY OF CELEBRATING THEIR ONE YEAR.

LIVE IN CAPE CORAL DK NBC Return to index of stories...


LEHIGH HOUSE FIRE CLIFTON LIVE-TRX VOTOPS FLY LIVE


THANKS DANIELLE.

TURNING TO LEHIGH ACRES AT NOON.

INVESTIGATORS POINT TO ARSON AFTER A HOUSE CATCHES FIRE.

IT HAPPENED NEAR 28TH STREET SOUTHWEST THIS MORNING.

NBC2'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS THERE AT NOON.

CLIFTON, YOU'VE TALKED WITH THE FIRE MARSHALL.

WHAT'S HE TELLING YOU? Return to index of stories...


LEHIGH HOUSE FIRE CLIFTON LIVE-REM LIVE


THIS SIDE OF THE DUPLEX IS DESTROYED AND THE OTHER SIDE, EXTREMELY DAMAGED.

WHILE A FIRE IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD IS ENOUGH TO MAKE PEOPLE HERE NERVOUS. THE CRIME THAT STARTED IT HAS ADDED TO THAT TENSION. Return to index of stories...


LEHIGH HOUSE FIRE CLIFTON LIVE-PKG


SOT: Roman Hasselberger, Next Door Neighbor "I saw the lights flashing, I was like, what's that all the big lights? It was a fire on the other side of the building."

JUST BEFORE 1:30 THIS MORNING.

82 YEAR-OLD ROMAN. WAS ASLEEP IN HIS HOME ON 28TH STREET SOUTHWEST.

WHEN HE WOKE UP TO A BRIGHT LIGHT AND SMOKE.

THE DUPLEX NEXT DOOR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES.

SOT: Roman "I was going to get the hose before the firemen got here, to water it down just in case some sparks came over, but the the firemen got here."

NOW THIS BURNT SHELL OF A HOME, IS A CRIME SCENE.

SOT: Ken Bennett, Lehigh Acres Fire Marshal "We're going to label it as an arson fire, there shouldn't have been anybody inside of the house, it did not have electricity."

LEHIGH ACRES FIRE MARSHAL KEN BENNETT SAYS THE DUPLEX WAS VACANT, WINDOWS WERE BOARDED UP.

AND SOMEONE HAD TO BREAK INTO THE HOME TO START THE FIRE.

SOT: "The neighbors have told us there was nobody living here, we're going to consider it a burglary, so during the burglary the fire happened, that creates the arson."

A CRIME THAT ALREADY HAS THE MAN LIVING NEXT DOOR LOOKING FOR A NEW PLACE TO LIVE.

SOT: Roman "I'm going to buy a house in Cape Coral." Return to index of stories...


LEHIGH HOUSE FIRE CLIFTON LIVE-REM LIVE


IT'S UNCLEAR WHO STARTED THE FIRE.

THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL WAS HERE EARLIER, HE TOOK SAMPLES WITH HIM TO SEE IF THERE ARE ANY REMNANTS OF WHAT WAS USED TO START IT.

IT COULD TAKE SEVERAL WEEKS TO GET THOSE RESULTS BACK FROM THE LAB.

LIVE IN LEHIGH ACRES, CLIFTON FRENCH, NBC2. Return to index of stories...


MIDWEST SNOW STORM CLAY-TRX OMNI TOPS PLASMA


THANKS CLIFTON.

TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR SCREEN.

BLIZZARD WARNINGS FOR AT LEAST SIXTEEN STATES TODAY.

SOME STATES LIKE IOWA ALREADY SEEING SNOW.

OTHER STATES GETTING READY FOR SNOW!

NBC2 ANCHOR CLAY MILLER IS IN THE STUDIO AT NOON.

CLAY, YOU HAVE THE LATEST VIDEO.

THIS A PRETTY BIG SYSTEM. Return to index of stories...


MIDWEST SNOW STORM CLAY-VO IN PLASMA VO FULL


HEATHER,

WE'RE LOOKING AT THE FIRST HEAVY SNOWFALL OF THE SEASON FOR PARTS OF THE MIDWEST.

RIGHT NOW IT STRETCHES FROM THE ROCKIES TO THE MIDWEST.

ALREADY, THE STORM HAS DUMPED MORE THAN A FOOT OF SNOW ON PARTS OF COLORADO.

IN NEBRASKA, DRIVERS DEALT WITH BLIZZARD LIKE CONDITIONS.

SEVERAL ROADS IN THE WESTERN PART OF THE STATE WERE CLOSED.

IN OREGON, TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES WARNED MOTORISTS TO SLOW DOWN BECAUSE THE ROADS ARE SO SLICK. Return to index of stories...


MIDWEST SNOW STORM CLAY-4 SOTVO


we're just going to finish our christmas shopping and go home and stay home

i got some groceries for the rest of the week cause who knows how long we're going to be snowed in

you get to have a lot of fun in it like building a snowman having a snowball fight

guess we're gonna find out why it's called the windy city in the morning laughter

YOU CAN TELL FROM THESE PEOPLE,

IT DEPENDS ON WHAT SIDE OF THE STORM YOU'RE ON.

NEEDLESS TO SAY IT'S WORSE FOR PEOPLE LOOKING TO TRAVEL AHEAD OF CHRISTMAS. Return to index of stories...


MIDWEST SNOW STORM CLAY-VO IN PLASMA SUPER


IN ABOUT TWENTY MINUTES WE'LL TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT WHAT IT MEANS FOR PEOPLE TAKING TO THE ROADS AND SKIES.

WE KNOW THE SYSTEM WILL CLEAR OUT IN A COUPLE OF DAYS.

BUT FOR NOW, IT'S A HEADACHE FOR TRAVELERS.

IN THE STUDIO, CLAY MILLER. Return to index of stories...


UPS BUSY DAY-OC


CLAY THANKS.

THE WEATHER COULDN'T COME AT A WORSE TIME FOR U-P-S.

TODAY IS THE COMPANY'S BUSIEST SHIPPING DAY OF THE YEAR.

NBC'S JANET SHAMLIAN REPORTS IT'S ALL ABOUT TIMING AT THIS POINT. Return to index of stories...


UPS BUSY DAY-PKG


It's crunch time for the delivery business.

nats break

At the giant worldwide hub of U-P-S, planes are coming and going at all hours of the day and night -- jockeying for position like cars in mall parking lot on Christmas eve.

This place is the size of 90 football fields. and today is the Super Bowl of deliveries.

"IT'S PACKED. BUSY. VERY BUSY"

By midnight tonight, 28 million deliveries will be made to homes and businesses. That's 300 packages each and every second.almost double a normal days' load.

It's an enormous challenge even before mother nature threatened a last minute winter storm.

"WE'VE HAD SOME GREAT WEATHER THE LAST COUPLE WEEKS AND PERFORMED VERY WELL SO IT'S UNFORTUNATE THAT WE COULD POSSIBLY SEE WEATHER AND I THINK THE WAY THE METEOROLOGISTS ARE SAYING, IT'S COMING"

Amy Sitterly has worked the holiday rush for 21 years. first sorting packages. now she runs the place and insists they're ready for whatever turbulence the weather delivers.

"WE HAVE DE-ICE TRUCKS ALWAYS READY. WE STAY VERY CLOSE WITH THE METEOROLOGISTS WHICH ARE THERE FOR US 2/7 THEY'RE RIGHT ACROSS THE WAY. SO I BELIEVE THAT WE GET THROUGH A LOT OF ADVERSE CONDITIONS"

Some of these holiday gifts may be moved by ground due to the

weather but the air game remains crucial. especially at this Louisville hub. A different kind of derby with the stakes just as high.

Maybe this is the box YOU sent. If not, the clock is ticking but there IS still time. Return to index of stories...


FISCAL CLIFF-OC


JANET THANKS.

NOW TO THE LATEST ON THAT LOOMING FISCAL CLIFF.

THE HOUSE IS SET TO VOTE ON SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER'S ALTERNATIVE TAX BILL.

IT'S EXPECTED TO PASS THAT PART OF CONGRESS.

BUT SENATE DEMOCRATS AIM TO SHUT IT DOWN.

UNDER THE PROPOSAL, TAXPAYERS EARNING MORE THAN A MILLION DOLLARS AND SOME LOW-INCOME PEOPLE WOULD SEE HIGHER TAXES. Return to index of stories...


CLINTON BENGHAZI-VO OC


CLAY THANKS.

IN WASHINGTON,

THE FIRST OF TWO HEARINGS ON BENGHAZI TAKES PLACE TODAY.

SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON WAS SET TO APPEAR.

SHE'S AT HOME RECOVERING FROM A CONCUSSION.

DEPUTY SECRETARIES WILLIAM BURNS AND THOMAS NIDES TOOK HER PLACE.

BOTH MEN ADMITTED TO MISTAKES IN PROTECTING THE U-S EMBASSY IN LIBYA.

THIS AFTER A TUESDAY REPORT BLAMED 'SYSTEMATIC FAILURES IN LEADERSHIP' ON THE DEADLY ATTACK.

FOUR AMERICANS, INCLUDING AMBASSADOR CHRISTOPHER STEVENS, DIED IN THE ATTACK. Return to index of stories...


NEW JOBLESS BENEFITS-TRX VO


THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE APPLYING FOR JOBLESS BENEFITS JUMPED LAST WEEK.

ACCORDING TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT,

THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE APPLYING FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS ROSE BY 17 THOUSAND - THAT ENDS FOUR STRAIGHT WEEKS OF A DECLINE. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-TRX TOPS


nats of opening bell

THE OPENING BELL ON WALL STREET.

STOCKS STARTED OUT FLAT AS INVESTORS REMAIN FOCUSED ON BUDGET TALKS IN WASHINGTON.

YOUR MARKET WATCH UPDATE IS IN THREE MINUTES.

PLUS THIS,

it means that the public doesn't have to spend a lot of money to get state of the art crash protection

SAFETY EXPERTS TAKE AIM AT NEW CARS.

AND A NEW CRASH TEST IS A GAME-CHANGER WHEN IT COMES TO PROTECTION.

BUT FIRST HERE'S JIM. Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A) MARKET WATCH-NATS VOTOPS BIGBOARD


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TZ1 B) NEW CRASH TEST-SOTVO


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WEATHER-STC


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


MARKET WATCH-PKG


SALES OF PREVIOUSLY OWNED HOMES JUMPED ALMOST 6 PERCENT LAST MONTH. TO THE HIGHEST IN THREE YEARS.

THAT'S ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS --

GETTING A BOOST FROM HISTORICALLY LOW MORTGAGE RATES AND AN ECONOMY THAT'S GROWING ENOUGH TO CREATE JOBS.

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SPEAKING OF THE ECONOMY, OURS GREW MORE THAN PREVIOUSLY CALCULATED IN THE THIRD QUARTER.

STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS SPENT MORE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THREE YEARS.

CONSUMERS ALSO SPENDING MORE.

BUT ECONOMISTS SAY IT'LL BE HARD TO MAINTAIN THAT THREE-POINT-ONE PERCENT PACE OF GROWTH.

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ALRIGHT, VIDEO GAME MAKERS. FACING GROWING PRESSURE TO ADDRESS ANY LINK BETWEEN THEIR PRODUCTS AND TRAGEDIES LIKE NEWTOWN.

SENATOR JAY ROCKEFELLER INTRODUCING A BILL CALLING FOR MORE RESEARCH.

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MEANTIME, THE MAKER OF THE MEGA-HIT "CUT THE ROPE".

TRYING TO LASSO MORE PLAYERS INTO ITS NEXT VENTURE.

ZEPTO-LAB PLANNING TO RELEASE ITS FIRST GAME **NOT** RELATED TO THE GREEN BABY MONSTER FRANCHISE.

SO EXPECT TO HEAR MORE ABOUT "PUDDING MONSTERS," WHICH HAS PUZZLES INVOLVING GOOEY CYCLOPS CREATURES.

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AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE I'M JANE KING WITH THE BLOOMBERG MIDDAY REPORT. Return to index of stories...


RSW FLIGHTS TO CANADA-OC


JANE THANKS.

GET READY FOR A NEW FLIGHT AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL.

GOOD NEWS IF YOU'RE FLYING OUT TO OTTOWA CANADA.

"WESTJET" WILL START WEEKLY NON-STOP FLIGHTS TO AND FROM THE CAPITAL OF CANADA-- STARTING SATURDAY. Return to index of stories...


AT THE PUMP-CG BNR


NBC2 ON PUMP PATROL THIS AFTERNOON.

UNCHANGED FROM OVERNIGHT.

EXPECT TO PAY 3-28 FOR A GALLON OF REGULAR HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

THE STATE AVERAGE IS 3-25 THIS AFTERNOON.

THE NATIONAL IS 3-22.

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

IT'S UNDER NEWS, THEN TRAFFIC. Return to index of stories...


FIRST ALERT FORECAST-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.

"Partly sunny, more humid"

The rest of our Thursday afternoon will be another dry one with a few more clouds mixing in with our sunshine. 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 a band of a few 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 breezy 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 middle to 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 returning by Sunday with sunny and dry weather through the Christmas holiday. Return to index of stories...


NEW CRASH TEST KRISTA-2 SHOT TRX TRAFFIC


JIM THANKS.

KEEP THIS NEXT STORY IN MIND IF YOU'RE IN THE MARKET FOR A NEW CAR.

A NEW CRASH TEST RANKS THE SAFEST CARS IN THE U-S.

NBC2 ANCHOR KRISTA FOGELSONG IS IN THE STUDIO AT NOON.

KRISTA, THIS ISN'T JUST A NEW TEST.

IT'S ONE THAT RAISES THE BAR FOR CAR COMPANIES. Return to index of stories...


NEW CRASH TEST KRISTA-VO IN TRAFFIC


STACEY, HEATHER,

A HIGHWAY SAFETY GROUP HAS UPPED THE STAKES IN CRASH TESTS FOR NEXT YEAR'S MODELS.

TURNS OUT, SOME OF THE MORE AFFORDABLE FAMILY CARS DID BETTER THAN THE MOST EXPENSIVE ONES. Return to index of stories...


NEW CRASH TEST KRISTA-PKG


THE INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY CALLS THEM SMALL OVERLAP FRONTAL CRASHES.

.WHERE JUST THE FRONT CORNER OF THE VEHICLE HITS ANOTHER VEHICLE, STRUCTURE, TREE OR POLE.

.OFTEN WITH CATASTROPHIC CONSEQUENCES. 25-PERCENT OF SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATHS OCCUR IN THESE TYPE COLLISIONS.

"The wheel, the front wheel will actually push back into the wheel well which will then be pushed back into the occupant's leg space.we've seen instrument panels coming back.and heads and chests actually striking this intruding structure"

SO, FOR 2013 MODELS, THE INSTITUTE ADDED A SMALL OVERLAP CRASH TEST. TO OTHER TESTS IT CONDUCTS ON NEW CARS.

. WITH SURPRISING RESULTS: THE MORE MODERATELY PRICED MIDSIZED. TESTED BETTER THAN THEIR LUXURY COUNTERPARTS.

"What we find good about this is that it means that the public doesn't have to spend a lot of money to get state of the art crash protection"

13 MIDSIZE CARS LIKE THE HONDA ACCORD. DODGE AVENGER. FORD FUSION. VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT AND NISSAN ALTIMA. ALL DID WELL ENOUGH TO EARN THE INSTITUTE'S NEWEST RATING OF TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS.

BUT NOT TOYOTA'S CAMRY.AND PRIUS V.

"We're still going to say that the Toyota Camry and Prius are a Top Safety Pick but they can't get the Top Safety Pick Plus award because of their poor performance in the small overlap crash test"

TOYOTA POINTED OUT IT HAS MORE TOP SAFETY PICKS THAN ANY OTHER AUTOMAKER.

AND, IN A STATEMENT, ADDED: "WITH THIS NEW TEST, THE INSTITUTE HAS RAISED THE BAR AGAIN AND WE WILL RESPOND TO THIS CHALLEMNGE AS WE DESIGN NEW VEHICLES". Return to index of stories...


NEW CRASH TEST KRISTA-VO IN TRAFFIC BNR


WE HAVE A LOT MORE INFORMATION ON THE LATEST REPORT ON OUR WEBSITE.

JUST HEAD TO NBC DASH 2 DOT COM AND CLICK NEWSLINKS.

IN THE STUDIO, KRISTA FOGELSONG. Return to index of stories...


NINTENDO TVii-OC


KRISTA THANKS.

FANS OF NINTENDO MIGHT ENJOY THIS.

THE GAMING COMPANY WANTS YOU TO WATCH TV FROM YOUR 'WII-U'.

TODAY SERVICE STARTS FOR NINTENDO'S 'WII-TV'.

YOU CAN USE THE GAMEPAD CONTROLLER AS A TV REMOTE, CHANNEL GUIDE AND VIDEO SURFER. Return to index of stories...


WRAPPING ELECTRONICS-VO


SPEAKING OF ELECTRONICS, THERE'S A RIGHT WAY TO WRAP THEM BEFORE PUTTING THEM UNDER THE TREE.

CONSUMER REPORTS HAS A FEW TIPS FOR YOU.

REMEMBER THE BATTERIES!

AND HAVE A SCREWDRIVER ON HAND TO GET INTO THOSE KID-PROOF BATTERY CASES.

MAKE SURE IT'S ALL CHARGED UP.

AND FOR THOSE POTENTIALLY BREAKABLE ITEMS, SUCH AS TABLETS,

BUY A STURDY CASE TO GO WITH IT -

AND CONSIDER DOWNLOADING SOME APPS TO IT. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO-2 SHOT


YOUR TIME NOW __.

ARE YOU READY FOR THE WORLD TO END TOMORROW?

DESPITE YOUR OPINION ON THE TOPIC, THERE'S A LOT OF PREPARATION AROUND THE WORLD.

I'm not going to put my head in the sand and the world is in a dark place right now.

WE'LL TAKE A TRIP TO NORTH CAROLINA IN THREE MINUTES.

AND MEET THE MAN WHO'S TRAINING HIS FAMILY - IN CASE WE'RE ALL HERE AFTER TOMORROW. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A) DOOMSDAY ARE YOU READY-SOTVO TO BREAK


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DOOMSDAY ARE YOU READY-2 SHOT


EVERYBODY BY KNOW IS AWARE OF DOOMSDAY.

ACCORDING TO THE MAYAN CALENDAR THE WORLD WILL END ON DECEMBER 21ST.

ONE MAN IN NORTH CAROLINA DOESN'T THINK THE WORLD WILL END.

BUT HE IS PREPARING FOR SOMETHING BIG TO HAPPEN.

DANA WACHTER REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


DOOMSDAY ARE YOU READY-PKG


--REPORTER PKG-AS FOLLOWS --

HE SAYS. THE IDEA CAME TO HIM IN A DREAM.

"The Mark 5 is a true hybrid between these two weapons. It's not an adapted AK anymore at all. It's literally using parts from both weapon systems to create something far superior to both of them."

RYAN CROFT SAYS HIS CURRENT DESIGN PROJECT. THE JOSHUA M-K FIVE RIFLE, IS A MIX BETWEEN OF THE A-R 15 AND A-K 47. HE SAYS IT'S SIMPLE TO USE, BUT EFFECTIVE. FOR WHENEVER, AND WHATEVER HAPPENS - ON DOOMSDAY.

"I'm not planning on the world going away. That sucks! However, I'm a realist. I'm not going to put my head in the sand and the world is in a dark place right now. The world is unsure of itself."

HE DOESN'T BELIEVE THE WORLD WILL END COMPLETELY - BUT LIKENS A POTENTIAL DOOMSDAY. TO A GREAT EVENT, LIKE THE START OF THE WAR IN IRAQ. THAT COULD TURN PARTS OF THE WORLD, UP-SIDE DOWN.

"I taught about economic collapse and how it actually looks on the ground, and people want to act like it can't happen or doesn't happen and it happens around the world. There are places on fire right now."

A GULF-WAR VETERAN. CROFT SAYS HE WANTS TO BE PREPARED.

"The attitude is. I'm going to make it. And then add tools in the form of knowledge to empower your attitude.*

THOSE TOOLS INCLUDE KNOWING HOW TO EAT ALTERNATIVE FOOD SOURCES. HE TEACHES HIS 5 TEENAGE SONS TO ROAST MICE OVER A FIRE. COLLECT A PROTEIN-PACKED ALGAE CALLED "SPIRULINA". AND DIG FOR EARTHWORMS.

"Did you know they have 6 grams of protein a piece and they're safe to eat."

SO I JOINED CROFT. IN A QUICK DIG.

"Ah ha! Got one.Cheers!"

IT WASN'T HALF BAD. AND IT'S SOMETHING CROFT HOPES OTHERS MAY TRY. SO THEY CAN BE PREPARED, TO STAY ALIVE FOR A NEW KIND OF WORLD, TOO. Return to index of stories...


DOOMSDAY ARE YOU READY-2 SHOT


DANA WACHTER REPORTING.

OF COURSE NOT EVERYONE BELIEVES THE WORLD WILL END.

NASA SCIENTISTS HAVE BEEN TRYING TO DEBUNK THE RUMOR.

THEY SAY HAD THE MAYAN CIVILIZATION SURVIVED, MAYANS WOULD HAVE SIMPLY CREATED ANOTHER CALENDAR.

WE'LL BE RIGHT BACK. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-2 SHOT


YOUR TIME NOW __.

LOOKING AHEAD TO THE NEXT HALF HOUR.

SNOW POUNDS THE MIDWEST TODAY.

IN TWO MINUTES,

THE NEWEST VIDEO AND FLIGHT CONDITIONS,

AND THE HEADACHE IT'S CAUSING FOR HOLIDAY TRAVELERS.

PLUS THIS,

a lot of innocent kids would be killed by the principals and teachers trying to stop something before it started

SCHOOL SECURITY TAKES CENTER STAGE AFTER THE DEADLY SHOOTING IN NEWTOWN.

SOME PARENTS TURN TO BULLET-PROOF BACK PACKS.

AND THIS,

There was nothing really I could do and it just kind of started to sweep me off

A WOMAN IN WASHINGTON SURVIVES AN AVALANCHE!

HER STORY IN HER OWN WORDS IN ABOUT TEN MINUTES.

THIS IS THE NEWS AT NOON ON NBC2. Return to index of stories...


TZ3 A) MIDWEST SNOW STORM-VO


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TZ3 B) SCHOOL SAFETY-SOTVO


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TZ3 C) WOMAN SURVIVES AVALANCHE-SOTVO TO BREAK


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BREAKING OPEN-TRX


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SUNTRUST BANK ROBBERY LAUREN LIVE-SS TOPS OBX LIVE


WE CONTIUE WITH BREAKING NEWS IN LEE COUNTY.

A BANK ROBBER WHO SAYS HE'S ARMED -- ON THE LOOSE AT NOON.

WE'VE GOT A MAP FOR YOU.

DEPUTIES SAY SOMEONE ROBBED THE SUNTRUST BANK NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF SUMMERLIN AND SAN CARLOS BOULEVARD.

NBC2'S LAUREN DISPIRITO IS ON SCENE.

LAUREN,

NO ONE IS HURT,

BUT THE SEARCH FOR THE ROBBER IS ON. Return to index of stories...


SUNTRUST BANK ROBBERY LAUREN LIVE-REM LIVE


STACEY, HEATHER, THE OFFICE'S CHOPPER IS UP - THEY'VE GOT K-9 TEAMS AND DEPUTIES SET UP IN A PERMITER THAT SPANS BOTH SIDES OF SUMMERLIN ROAD-- LOOKING FOR THAT MAN THEY WARN MAY BE ARMED. Return to index of stories...


SUNTRUST BANK ROBBERY LAUREN LIVE-VO


JUST BEFORE 1030 THIS MORNING -- CAPTAIN SHAWN RAMSEY TELLS US A WHITE MALE - APPROXIMATELY IN HIS THIRTIES ENTERED THIS SUNTRUST BANK

AT 11340 SUMMERLIN SQUARE DRIVE--

THEY SAY HE THEN TOLD EMPLOYEES HERE HE WAS ARMED--

THEYRE NOT SPECIFIYING WHAT TYPE OF WEAPON--

HE DEMANDED CASH, ACCORDING TO DEPUTIES--

BANK CASHIERS COMPLIED --

THEY'RE NOT SAYING HOW MUCH WAS STOLEN BEFORE HE FLED-- RUNNING NORTHEAST AWAY FROM THE BANK.

I ASKED CAPTAIN RAMSEY IF THERE IS A DANGER TO ANYONE NEARBY RIGHT NOW - THIS IS HIS ANSWER: Return to index of stories...


SUNTRUST BANK ROBBERY LAUREN LIVE-SOTVO


29:38 aviation our K-9 units and several other units are working a permiter in search of a white male who had entered the bank today at approximately 1029 am 29:49 Return to index of stories...


SUNTRUST BANK ROBBERY LAUREN LIVE-SOT VO


32:14 a violent crime has been committed a bank robbery has occurred this individual fled on foot and he implied he was armed at the time of the incident so therefore we have to be led to believe he quite possibly could be armed and treat it as such 32:27

THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS LOOKING AT SURVEILLANCE VIDEO FROM INSIDE THE BANK AND INTERVIEWING EMPLOYEES-- THEY TELL US THE WILL GET US SOME STILL IMAGES SHOWING THAT SUSPECT -- BUT WE HAVE A BRIEF DESCRIPTION WE CAN GIVE YOU NOW

WHITE MALE

30S

WEARING BLACK SKULL CAP NAVY BLUE CLOTHING SUNGLASSES AND SCRUFFY FACIAL HAIR Return to index of stories...


SUNTRUST BANK ROBBERY LAUREN LIVE-REM LIVE


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OPEN-CLIP


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TS 1) CAPE BUSINESS FIRE-VOTOPS WIPE


RECAPPING OUR TOP STORIES AND NOON.

A BUSINESS IN CAPE CORAL GOES UP IN FLAMES.

HERE'S A LOOK AT 'TEA AT THE PORCH' ON CAPE CORAL PARKWAY.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ARE TO BLAME.

THE DAMAGE IS ESTIMATED AT 2-HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.

THE OWNERS WERE APPROACHING THEIR ONE-YEAR MARK. Return to index of stories...


TS 2) LEHIGH HOUSE FIRE-VOTOPS


ARSON IS TO BLAME FOR A HOUSE FIRE IN LEHIGH ACRES THIS MORNING.

IT HAPPENED NEAR 28TH STREET SOUTHWEST.

INVESTIGATORS ARE LOOKING FOR THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE.

THEY'RE TESTING EVIDENCE RIGHT NOW.

THE RESULTS COULD TAKE WEEKS. Return to index of stories...


MIDWEST SNOW STORM-2 SHOT OMNI TRX TRAFFIC


NOW TO THE LATEST ON THAT SNOWSTORM POUNDING THE MIDWEST.

TAKE A LOOK.

BLIZZARD CONDITIONS IN AT LEAST SIXTEEN STATES TODAY.

AND OVERNIGHT MORE THAN 8 INCHES OF SNOW DUMPED ACROSS NEBRASKA.

NBC2 ANCHOR CLAY MILLER IS IN THE STUDIO WITH NEW VIDEO -

AND A LOOK AT FLIGHTS IN AND OUT OF RSW TODAY.

CLAY IT'S A WINTER WHITEOUT MESS. Return to index of stories...


MIDWEST SNOW STORM-VO IN TRAFFIC VO FULL


STACEY, HEATHER,

LOTS OF SNOW ACROSS THE U-S MID REGION TODAY.

WE'RE SEEING THE EFFECTS FROM COLORADO TO WISCONSIN.

LOOKING AT SOME OF THE NEWEST VIDEO,

PARTS OF NEBRASKA SAW 60 MPH WIND GUSTS - SENDING CARS SLIDING THROUGH INTERSECTIONS.

IN TEXAS - THE CITY OF LUBBOCK WAS HARDLY VISIBLE.

DUST STORMS SENT 23 CARS COLLIDING ON HIGHWAYS ACROSS THE STATE.

KILLING ONE MAN AND INJURING 17 OTHERS.

PARTS OF AN INTERSTATE IN COLORADO ARE CLOSED TODAY.

MAKING TRAVEL INTO DENVER INTERNATIONAL NEAR IMPOSSIBLE. Return to index of stories...


MIDWEST SNOW STORM-MITTO TOPS


LET'S TAKE A LOOK AT THE FLIGHT BOARD OVER AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL.

MAYBE YOU'RE FLYING OUT FOR CHRISTMAS,

OR EXPECTING FAMILY.

RIGHT NOW __. Return to index of stories...


MIDWEST SNOW STORM-VO IN TRAFFIC


STACEY, HEATHER,

LOTS OF TRAVELERS HOPING THIS STORM WILL DIE DOWN OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS.

ACTUALLY WE HAVE EMPLOYEES HERE EXPECTING FAMILY FROM IOWA.

RIGHT NOW WE'LL JUST HAVE TO WAIT AND SEE HOW IT ALL PLAYS OUT.

LIVE IN THE STUDIO, CLAY MILLER. Return to index of stories...


SCHOOL SAFETY-VO IN PLASMA


CLAY THANKS.

WE SEARCH FOR SOLUTIONS AFTER THE DEADLY MASS SHOOTING IN NEWTOWN.

SOME ARGUE TO BEST WAY TO STOP THE VIOLENCE IS TO HAVE *MORE GUNS IN THE RIGHT HANDS.

STRONG OPINIONS ON BOTH SIDES AT NOON.

ALEX PEREZ REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


SCHOOL SAFETY-PKG


SCRIPT:

Since the nightmare at Sandy Hook, some lawmakers are making the push for a

new solution-

MORE GUNS - ARGUING TEACHERS SHOULD BE ARMED.

Governor Rick Perry you should be able to carry your handgun anywhere in

this state.

In tiny Wichita, Texas, LICENSED TEACHERS ARE ALREADY allowed to carry

concealed guns in the classroom.

The superintendent is convinced CLASSROOM GUNS CAN PREVENT SCHOOL SHOOTINGS.

Thweatt My goal is that if someone comes in and tries to hurt my little ones

that they are killed.

Another company-OpsGear-is TEACHING TEACHERS HOW TO USE FIREARMSspearheading

a course for

educators ABOUT GUN permits and EMERGENCY survival tactics. The CEO believes

educators should have

the option to arm themselves.

Burnell violence needs violence sometimes to solve the problem you have to

disrupt

the behavior of the bad guy. We think firearms are a good alternative

But Bill Bond-who was the principal at Heath High School in Paducah Kentucky

back in 1997,

when a 14 year old shot and killed 3 students - believes more guns will

simply lead to more bloodshed.

Bond a lot of innocent kids would be killed by the principals and teachers

trying to stop something before it started

ELSEWHERE, frustrated parents are taking another controversial approach-

backpack body armor.

Richard Brand's company is now making bullet resistant backpacks for school

children.

The ordinary-looking child-size backpacks have a sheet of bullet resistant

body armor sewn into them.

Brand For my kids to have a shield.why not offer them that protection

wherever they are

One marine in Tennessee, heartbroken by the tragedy at Sandy Hook,

is taking matters into his own handsstanding guard outside his daughter's

school in Nashville,. Return to index of stories...


SWFL TEACHERS & GUNS-VOWIPE


ALEX PEREZ REPORTING.

SO WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR SCHOOLS HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA?

SOME LAWMAKERS ARE PROPOSING LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ALLOW TEACHERS TO BE ARMED.

THE LEE COUNTY TEACHERS' UNION PRESIDENT CALLS THIS A QUOTE 'KNEE JERK' REACTION TO THE SANDY HOOK SHOOTING.

THEY DEEPLY CRITICIZED THE IDEA.

PARENTS WE TALKED WITH HAVE SPLIT OPINIONS ON THE ISSUE. Return to index of stories...


SWFL TEACHERS & GUNS-3 SOT VO


34;21 gives us the right to bare arms so that we could protect ourselves:27

29:41 it would be better with armed police officers thats better - if there is one maybe put 3 instead 29:50

19:19:05 i dont just think its a bad idea i think its a terrible idea the wrong message we need to be sending that more guns is the solution 19:17 mark castellano/president of lee county teachers assoc.

SUPERINTENDENT DR. JOESPH BURKE SAYS HE WILL TALK WITH PRINCIPALS ABOUT BEEFING UP SECURITY PLANS.

RIGHT NOW SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS ARE THE ONLY ONES ALLOWED TO HAVE GUNS. Return to index of stories...


CAR HITS HOUSE IN FORT MYERS-VO OC


IN FORT MYERS,

POLICE WANT TO KNOW WHO SMASHED A CAR INTO A HOUSE.

IT HAPPENED OVERNIGHT ALONG BROOKHILL DRIVE.

POLICE SAY THE VEHICLE DIDN'T ACTUALLY GO INSIDE THE HOUSE.

WE HAVEN'T HEARD OF ANY INJURIES.

AGAIN POLICE ARE LOOKING FOR THE DRIVER.

GIVE THEM A CALL IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION. Return to index of stories...


RED TIDE-OC


MORE RED TIDE CONFIRMED IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

THE LATEST PATCHES ARE ALONG THE COASTLINE OF CHARLOTTE, LEE AND COLLIER.

F-W-C SAYS THERE ARE HIGHER CONCENTRATIONS IN SARASOTA COUNTY.

NO FISH KILLS HAVE BEEN REPORTED. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER ARTIFICIAL REEF-OC


ARTIFICIAL REEFS ARE COMING TO COLLIER COUNTY.

NAPLES CITY COUNCIL VOTED TO ACCEPT A 300-THOUSAND DOLLAR GRANT FROM THE B-P OIL SPILL.

THEY'RE GOING TO PLACE 36 MAN-MADE REEFS IN THE GULF.

TAXPAYERS DON'T HAVE TO PAY A DIME.

GRANTS AND PRIVATE DONATIONS WILL FUND THE PROJECT. Return to index of stories...


LEHIGH BEAR SIGHTING-VO


IT'S ANOTHER BEAR-SPOTTING IN LEHIGH ACRES.

TAKE A LOOK.

IT HAPPENED ON 12TH STREET EAST NEAR THOMPSON AVENUE YESTERDAY.

NEIGHBORS TELL US THEY SAW A 400-POUND BLACK BEAR TEARING THROUGH AND FEASTING ON TRASH.

FWC HAS WARNED LEHIGH RESIDENTS ABOUT THE BEARS AND KEEPING TRASH OUT OF THEIR REACH. Return to index of stories...


HYPNOSIS LAWSUIT-VOWIPE


THE FAMILIES OF THREE FORMER NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE SUING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.

THE STUDENTS DIED LAST YEAR, ALL AROUND THE SAME TIME.

THEY HAD SOMETHING ELSE IN COMMON.

ALL WERE HYPNOTIZED BY THE SCHOOL'S FORMER PRINCIPAL, GEORGE KENNEY. Return to index of stories...


HYPNOSIS LAWSUIT-SOTVO


"they did not enforce what they knew was happening and it was against their protocol."

IN A STATEMENT, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS.

KENNEY IS NOT NAMED IN THE LAWSUIT.

AND HE NO LONGER WORKS FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Return to index of stories...


INOUYE LIE IN STATE-VO


IT'S A RARE HONOR FOR LATE SENATOR DANIEL INOUYE.

HE WILL LIE IN-STATE IN THE CAPITOL ROTUNDA TODAY,

AN HONOR TYPICALLY RESERVED FOR PRESIDENTS.

INOUYE WAS A DECORATED WORLD WAR TWO VETERAN AND THE SECOND-LONGEST SERVING SENATOR IN HISTORY.

HE DIED MONDAY OF A RESPIRATORY ILLNESS AT THE AGE OF 88. Return to index of stories...


TEASE FOUR-2 SHOT


YOUR TIME NOW __.

WHO SAYS IT'S TOO LATE TO KNOCK OUT THAT CHRISTMAS SHOPPING?

And while there is one part of me that says, wow, what is our society heading into? The marketing side of me says, game on.

IN THREE MINUTES,

NOW MIGHT BE THE BEST TIME TO GET THOSE GIFTS.

WE'RE TAKING A LOOK AT STORES WITH MAJOR PERKS -

ONE STORE EVEN DOING A CAR GIVEAWAY!

BUT FIRST HERE'S JIM. Return to index of stories...


TZ4 A) LAST MINUTE SHOPPING-SOTVO


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LAST MINUTE SHOPPING-CHROMA VIDBOX


WE'RE IN THE FINAL DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS.

HAVE YOU FINISHED YOUR SHOPPING?

IF NOT, THIS STORY'S FOR YOU.

STORES ARE GOING THE EXTRA MILE TO GET YOU IN THEIR DOORS.

WE'RE TAKING A CLOSER LOOK AT LAST-MINUTE PERKS. Return to index of stories...


LAST MINUTE SHOPPING-TRX PKG


THE SUCCESS OF THE HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON IS MEASURED AT THE CASH REGISTER.

AND FOR MACY'S. THEY PLAN TO GIVE PEOPLE MORE TIME TO SPEND THEIR MONEY.

"There is absolutely no break."

NO BREAK FOR MACY'S STORES AS THEY PROMISE TO STAY OPEN FOR AT LEAST 48 HOURS STRAIGHT THE WEEKEND JUST BEFORE CHRISTMAS.

"We will open on friday at 7am, and we will stay open through sunday, late."

"And while there is one part of me that says, wow, what is our society heading into? The marketing side of me says, game on."

MARKETING EXPERT BERNHARD SCHROEDER SAYS THIS MOVE FOR A NON-STOP SHOPPING WEEKEND MAY GIVE MACY'S AN EDGE WITH LAST MINUTE SHOPPERS. AND IS BOUND TO GET THE ATTENTION OF OTHER RETAIL COMPETITORS.

"You're going to see several other brands potentially step forward and match it."

BUT JUST BECAUSE YOU OPEN YOUR STORE ALL NIGHT LONG. WILL SHOPPERS COME AND SPEND THEIR MONEY?

"Um, I just don't shop in the middle of the night."

"No I'll be asleep at that time. I'll let the rest of the people handle that but I'll be asleep."

"If you work nights or something like that, get off work, come by, maybe that's a pretty good idea."

"Now this doesn't just give an advantage of macy's over the other retail stores, by opening up 48 hours just before christmas, it's also a good move to compete against the online stores."

MACY'S HOPES THEY CAN CREATE A SORT OF BLACK FRIDAY BUZZ FOR BARGAIN SHOPPERS AND PROCRASTINATORS. BUT THE QUESTION STILL REMAINS. WHO WILL BE HERE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT.

"Absolutely, if there's less people out, why not?" Return to index of stories...


LAST MINUTE SHOPPING-2 SHOT


AND IF YOU'RE SHOPPING FOR KIDS,

'TOYS R US' OPENS ITS STORES FOR 88 STRAIGHT HOURS UNTIL CHRISTMAS EVE.

AND GET THIS,

BANANA REPUBLIC IS GIVING AWAY SIX FIAT CARS!

NOT BAD AT ALL HEATHER. Return to index of stories...


MISS USA WINS MISS UNIVERSE-2 SHOT NATS VO


DID YOU GET A CHANCE TO WATCH THE MISS UNIVERSE PAGEANT LAST NIGHT?

.miss usa olivia culpo! the winner!

WE HAVE A WINNER TODAY.

OLIVIA CULPO FROM RHODE ISLAND ENDED A LONG LOSING STREAK FOR THE U-S.

SHE'S THE FIRST AMERICAN TO WIN THE PAGEANT SINCE 1997 AND THE 8TH IN HISTORY. Return to index of stories...


FIRST ALERT FORECAST-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.

"Partly sunny, more humid"

The rest of our Thursday afternoon will be another dry one with a few more clouds mixing in with our sunshine. 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 a band of a few 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 breezy 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 middle to 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 returning by Sunday with sunny and dry weather through the Christmas holiday. Return to index of stories...


GIRL SURVIVES AVALANCHE-OC


IN WASHINGTON STATE,

A WOMAN IS ALIVE AFTER AN AVALANCHE BARRELS OVER HER!

TODAY SHE TALKS ABOUT THE HORRIFIC EXPERIENCE.

MIMI JUNG HAS THE STORY. Return to index of stories...


GIRL SURVIVES AVALANCHE-PKG


SHE HAD JUST FINISHED ONE OF THE BEST RUNS OF HER LIFE ON CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN.

BUT A LIFETIME OF SKIING DIDN'T PREPARE 20-YEAR-OLD EMILY ANDERSON FOR WHAT HAPPENED NEXT.

"And I saw a slide start to break underneath my feet. and I kind of heard it and. There was nothing really I could do and it just kind of started to sweep me off." / "I remember kind of going down and not being able to stop. and I was kind of yelling like, 'Oh my gosh, oh my gosh.'"

IN THE NORTHWAY PORTION OF THE SKI AREA, EMILY AND HER FRIEND WILL WERE CAUGHT IN A SMALL AVALANCHE.

WILL WAS ABLE TO ESCAPE IT, BUT THE SNOW SWEPT EMILY INTO A TREE WELL.

"I was able to free my left arm a little bit to kind of scoop snow away from my mouth. and so I made a little air pocket." / "I prayed a lot and just sat there and waited to be rescued."

SHE WAS BURIED FOR 15 MINUTES. BARELY ABLE TO MOVE. BARELY ABLE TO BREATHE.

UNTIL.

"I felt a probe hit me from people above. And I was just like. I was so relieved 'cause I knew exactly what it was."

THE SKI PATROL AND OTHER SKIERS FOUND HER JUST IN TIME.

ALIVE. AND NOW, WITH A LESSON FOR OTHERS.

"Pretty much the average skier, they need to be educated and have the equipment, 'cause it could save their lives or someone else's."

BELIEVE IT OR NOT, THE YOUNG WOMAN WHO COULD HAVE EASILY DIED ON THE MOUNTAIN YESTERDAY, NOW CAN'T WAIT TO GET BACK THERE.

"I'm lovin' this rain right now. like that means snow in the mountains." Return to index of stories...


GIRL SURVIVES AVALANCHE-OC


MIMI JUNG REPORTING.

BEFORE SHE GOES SKIING AGAIN, EMILY SAYS SHE IS GOING TO BUY AN AVALANCHE BEACON.

SHE ALSO PLANS ON TAKING AVALANCHE SAFETY COURSES.

WE'LL TAKE A QUICK BREAK. Return to index of stories...


COMING UP @ 4-CLIP


ARSON INVESTIGATION.

EARLY THIS MORNING - SOMEONE SET A LEHIGH DUPLEX ON FIRE.

NBC-2 IS ON SCENE RIGHT NOW, WORKING TO GET NEW INFORMATION ON THIS DEVELOPING SITUATION.

VISITING SANTA IS A SPECIAL TRADITION FOR MANY CHILDREN, BUT BUSY MALLS CAN BE OVERWHELMING FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM.

FIRST AT FOUR - SANTA HOUSE CALLS TO MAKE SURE HE GETS EVERY CHILD'S CHRISTMAS WISH.

A VIRAL VIDEO OF AN EAGLE SNATCHING A BABY IS PROVED TO BE FAKE.

FIRST AT FOUR - HOW THE CREATORS ALMOST GOT AWAY WITH THE PHONY CLIP.

BUT FIRST HERE'S DOCTOR OZ WITH WHY YOU SHOULD MAKE SURE YOU WATCH THIS AFTERNOON AT 3!

doctor oz Return to index of stories...


A) lehigh arson investigation-VOTOPS-WIPE


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B) santa visit autism-VOTOPS-WIPE


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C) eagle baby explained-VOTOPS


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DR. OZ LOOKLIVE TEASE-SOTTOPS TO BREAK


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BIONIC SUIT-CLIP VO IN PLASMA


ON THE MEDICAL FRONT TODAY,

YOU'VE LIKELY SEEN SOMETHING LIKE IT IN THE MOVIES - PEOPLE WALKING AROUND IN BIONIC SUITS.

HOWEVER, NOW IT'S REALITY FOR PEOPLE DEALING WITH SEVERE SPINAL CORD INJURIES.

KATHY VARA EXPLAINS. Return to index of stories...


BIONIC SUIT-PKG


27 YEAR OLD AARON BLOOM CAN DO SOMETHING HE WASN'T ABLE TO DO AFTER HIS ACCIDENTAL FALL IN JULY 2001. HE CAN WALK.

AARON IS ONE OF THREE PATIENTS TESTING THE ESKO. A BATTERY POWERED BIONIC SUIT OR EXO-SKELETON THAT IS STRAPPED OVER THE USERS CLOTHING.

"I REALLY DON'T NEED ANYBODY HOLDING ON TO ME. I CAN LIFT MY HANDS UP AND PUT A LITTLE WEIGHT IN THE CRUTCHES AND FEEL PRETTY COMFORTABLE."

HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IS THE FIRST HOSPITAL IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TO OFFER THIS NEW TECHNOLOGY TO PATIENTS.

"SPINAL CORD INJURY PATIENTS, THERE IS NO CURE. THEY CANT WALK ON THEIR OWN, THEY CAN USE LONG LEG BRACES BUT IT'S AWKWARD. TO SEE A PATIENT COME IN A PUT THE DEVICE ON AND WALK EVEN THOUGH ITS TEN FEET IT WAS PRETTY AMAZING.

SENSORS IN THE FOOT PLATE PINPOINT THE CENTER OF GRAVITY SO THE USER CAN BALANCE AND TAKE A STEP.

THE BACK PACK IS A COMPUTER WITH TWO LITHIUM BATTERIES ON EITHER SIDE TO DRIVE THE HIP AND KNEE MOTORS.

AARON USES A SPOTTER TO BE SAFE BUT HE HAS NOW LEARNED TO BALANCE AND ADVANCE THE MACHINE ON HIS OWN.

"AT FIRST I FELT SCARED BUT IT WAS ALSO A VERY POWERFUL FEELING TO BE UPRIGHT AND TO BE ABLE TO LOOK PEOPLE IN THE EYE AND MOVE ACROSS THE ROOM IN A STANDING POSITION."

"HAVING SOMETHING LIKE THIS TO LOOK FORWARD TO AND KEEP YOU HEALTHY AND ENERGIZED IS REALLY IMPORTANT SO THAT'S WHY I REALLY WANT OTHER PEOPLE TO HAVE A CHANCE TO USE SOMETHING LIKE THIS." Return to index of stories...


BIONIC SUIT-OC


KATHY VARA REPORTING.

RIGHT NOW THESE BIONIC SUITS ARE USED ONLY IN REHAB CENTERS.

AARON IS LOOKING FORWARD TO THE DAY WHEN PEOPLE WILL USE THE TECHNOLOGY IN THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES. Return to index of stories...


BOOTH ALERT-TRX SS TOPS VO


WE'RE GETTING A NEW LOOK AT THAT BANK ROBBERY IN LEE COUNTY.

A NEW SURVEILLANCE PICTURE FOR YOU.

THIS GUY ALL DRESSED IN BLACK.

THAT HAPPENED THIS MORNING AT ABOUT 10-30 AT SUNTRUST BANK AT SUMMERLIN AND SAN CARLOS BOULEVARD.

DEPUTIES SAY THEY ARE STILL LOOKING FOR THIS PERSON. Return to index of stories...


GYM THEFT GIFTS-VOWIPE


IN FORT MYERS,

LOTS OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT AFTER CHRISTMAS GIFTS ARE STOLEN FROM A GYM.

THE THEFT HAPPENED LAST THURSDAY AT 24-7 FITNESS.

SOMEONE STOLE $100 IN CASH, $700 IN TOYS AND 12 BIKES.

GENEROUS DONORS GAVE SO MUCH,

THE GYM IS NOW ABLE TO GIVE GIFTS TO TWO SCHOOLS AND OTHER NEEDY FAMILIES. Return to index of stories...


GYM THEFT GIFTS-SOTVO


6:03 everybody coming in donating bringing in the bikes it just generated so much I am so grateful 6:10

LAST NIGHT'S BENCH PRESS COMPETITION HELPED RAISE THE FUNDS.

THERE'S NOW 3-THOUSAND DOLLARS IN TOYS AND 89 NEW BIKES AND HELMETS.

HARNS MARSH MIDDLE AND G-WEAVER STUDENTS WILL BE AMONG THOSE TO GET THE GIFTS. Return to index of stories...


SANTA COMING TO TOWN-2 SHOT VOWIPE


READY OR NOT,

SANTA IS COMING TO TOWN!

TODAY WE'RE HEARING FROM THE BIG GUY AT THE NORTH POLE!

LOTS OF LETTERS ARE POURING IN FROM AROUND THE WORLD.

NEEDLESS TO SAY SANTA IS QUITE BUSY RIGHT NOW.

BUT HE TOOK THE TIME TO SEND US THIS MESSAGE. Return to index of stories...


SANTA COMING TO TOWN-SOTVO


"I hope all of you will be able to spend Christmas time with your loved ones, find time to reach out, give a helping hand to the others, take care / I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year."

IT'S JUST ABOUT TIME TO LAY OUT THE MILK AND COOKIES.

SANTA WILL SOON PACK HIS SLEIGH FOR THE BIG RIDE. Return to index of stories...


COLD IN SIBERIA!-TRX VOTOPS


CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO FROM RUSSIA.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR BOILING WATER TO FREEZE?

ONLY SECONDS IF YOU LIVE IN SIBERIA!

TEMPS ARE ABOUT 42 DEGREES **BELOW ZERO.

AND SOME PLACES A WHOPPING 60 BELOW.

METEOROLOGISTS SAY THESE ARE THE COLDEST TEMPERATURES IN MORE THAN HALF A CENTURY. Return to index of stories...


ts1) SUNTRUST BANK ROBBERY-TRXVO TOPS


NEW SURVEILLANCE PICTURES

WE'RE WORKING FOR NEW INFORMATION ON A BANK ROBBERY THAT HAPPENED THIS MORNING AT ABOUT 10-30.

DEPUTIES SAY THEY ARE STILL LOOKING FOR THE PERSON WHO ROBBED THE SUNTRUST BANK AT SUMMERLIN AND SAN CARLOS BOULEVARD.

NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.

WE'LL KEEP YOU POSTED ON THIS STORY THROUGHOUT THE DAY. Return to index of stories...


ts2) CAPE BUSINESS FIRE-VOTOPS


A SHORTED POWER STRIP IS TO BLAME FOR A FIRE THAT RIPPED THROUGH A CAPE CORAL BUSINESS EARLY THIS MORNING.

FIRE MARSHAL WITH CAPE FORAL FIRE DEPARTMENT SAYS HE FIRE WAS ACCIDENTAL AND ELECTRICAL-- CAUSED BY A POWER STRIP USED FOR CHRISTMAS LIGHTS.

OWNERS OF 'TEA ON THE PORCH' TELL US THEY WERE JUST ONE MONTH SHY OF CELEBRATING THEIR FIRST YEAR IN BUSINESS. Return to index of stories...


ts3) BENGHAZI HEARING-VOTOPS


THE FIRST OF TWO HEARINGS ON BENGHAZI WILL HAPPEN TODAY IN WASHINGTON.

SECRETARY OF STATE HILARY CLINTON WAS SET TO APPEAR -- BUT WILL NOT BECAUSE OF AN INJURY.

THE TWO DEPUTY SECRETARIES TAKING HER PLACE HAVE BOTH ADMITTED TO MISTAKES IN PROTECTING THE U-S EMBASSY IN LIBYA.

FOUR AMERICANS, INCLUDING AMBASSADOR CHRISTOPHER STEVENS, DIED IN THE ATTACK. 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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