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these people get up in the middle of the night to put out fires, they don't expect to get shot and killed.
*AMBUSHED*!
COPS SAY A GUNMAN *LURED* FIREFIGHTERS INTO A TRAP!
HE SHOT FOUR FIREFIGHTERS--
KILLING TWO OF THEM--
AS THEY BATTLED A MAJOR FIRE IN WEBSTER, NEW YORK.
THE CRIME HAS REALLY RATTLED THIS SMALL NEW YORK TOWN.
EVERYONE THERE SAYS IT'S SHATTERED THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT!
AND WITH THE SHOOTER NOW DEAD--
INVESTIGATORS SAY IT COULD TAKE DAYS TO FIGURE OUT *WHY*.
HERE'S NBC's CHRIS POLLONE.
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A SLEEPY VACATION COMMUNITY NORTHEAST OF ROCHESTER, NEW YORK IS IN SHOCK AFTER A GUNMAN LURED FIREFIGHTERS TO A NEIGHBORHOOD AND SHOT THEM.
AS THEY BRIEFED THE PUBLIC, TOWN OFFICIALS WERE STILL TRYING TO GRASP WHAT HAPPENED.
Sound Chief Gerald Pickering - Webster, NY:11-:15
"It's a very difficult situation ….".
INVESTIGATORS IN WEST WEBSTER, NEW YORK SAY FOUR FIREFIGHTERS RESPONDED TO REPORTS OF A HOUSE AND CAR ON FIRE AROUND FIVE THIRTY MONDAY MORNING-- TWO IN A FIRE TRUCK, TWO OTHERS IN THEIR OWN CARS.
ONE OF THE MEN WAS ABLE TO RETREAT TO SAFETY AFTER BEING SHOT.
A SWAT TEAM IN AN ARMORED VEHICLE RETRIEVED THE OTHER THREE… BUT BY THEN, FIREFIGHTER TOMAZ KUHCHOOFKA AND VOLUNTEER MIKE CHIPORINI-- ALSO A WEBSTER POLICE LIEUTENANT-- WERE DEAD.
POLICE EVACUATED AT LEAST 30 PEOPLE FROM THE AREA… AND SEVEN HOMES WERE DAMAGED OR DESTROYED.
THE SHOOTER WAS FOUND SHOT DEAD NEAR THE SCENE. POLICE SAY HE KILLED HIMSELF. HE HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS WILLIAM SPENGLER A MAN WITH A LENGTHY CRIMINAL HISTORY. HE SERVED TIME FOR KILLING HIS GRANDMOTHER.
Sound Chief Gerald Pickering - Webster, NY:56-1:06
"I'm sure certain mental health issues were involved and we are still trying to drill down at this time and find out what set him off at this juncture."
THROUGHOUT THE DAY, TOWNS PEOPLE REMEMBERED THE FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS, AS THEY TRIED TO MAKE SENSE OF THE SENSELESS.
Sound Joe Ditomaso - Volunteer Firefighter from Florida 1:12-1:15
"It's devastating. I don't know what to say. god rest their soul. their families, their friends. everybody."
FIREFIGHTERS' FAMILIES KNOW THEIR LOVED ONES PUT THEIR LIVES ON THE LINE EVERY DAY… BUT THEY COULD NEVER IMAGINE SOMETHING LIKE THIS WOULD HAPPEN.
Chief Gerald Pickering - Webster, NY 1:24-1:27
"You know these people get up in the middle of the night to go out and fight fires and and they don't expect to be shot and killed."
NOW, AS INVESTIGATORS TRY TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS "WHO" AND "WHY", A TIME WHICH SHOULD BE FILLED WITH JOY… HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH SORROW.
CHRIS POLLONE, NBC NEWS.
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A POLICE OFFICER IN TEXAS--
WAS SHOT AND KILLED DURING A SHOOTOUT TODAY.
AN INNOCENT BYSTANDER WAS ALSO KILLED.
INVESTIGATORS SAID THE BELLAIRE OFFICER WAS CHASING A SUSPECT--
WHEN THEY DROVE INTO THE PARKING LOT OF A BODY SHOP.
WITNESSES SAID THE SUSPECT GOT OUT OF HIS CAR AND OPENED FIRE.
THE COP DIED--
THE BYSTANDER WAS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE AUTO SHOP.
THE SUSPECT IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION TONIGHT.
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OPERATIONS AT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ARE BACK TO NORMAL TONIGHT.
POLICE FOUND A SUSPICIOUS OBJECT NEAR A SECURITY CHECKPOINT.
THEY DID NOT EVACUATE ANYONE BUT DID TEMPORARILY SUSPEND OPERATIONS IN THE SOUTH TERMINAL.
THE SUSPICIOUS OBJECT TURNED OUT TO BE NOTHING.
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IT'S ALSO A VERY SAD CHRISTMAS FOR THE FOLKS IN NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT.
IT WAS 10-DAYS AGO THAT ADAM LANZA WALKED INTO SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND KILLED 26-PEOPLE.
TWENTY OF THEM CHILDREN!
BUT THE TOWN IS RECEIVING A LOT OF LOVE FROM PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD--
IN HOPES OF MAKING THEIR CHRISTMAS A BIT BRIGHTER.
THE NEWTOWN POST OFFICE IS FLOODED WITH GIFTS, LETTERS AND PACKAGES.
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"I think I saw Brazil, Australia "anybody in Newtown need a hug 'it's just amazing"
EVEN THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE SANDY--
MANY OF WHOM STILL DON'T HAVE A HOME FOR CHRISTMAS--
SENT HUNDREDS OF TOYS.
IT'S A REMINDER TO US ALL-
THAT PERHAPS ON THIS CHRISTMAS EVE--
THE GREATEST GIFT IS TO SIMPLY CARE FOR ONE ANOTHER.
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WALL STREET ISN'T IN THE GIVING MOOD.
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STOCKS CLOSED LOWER ON CONCERNS THAT LAWMAKERS WILL RUN OUT OF TIME--
TO REACH A BUDGET DEAL BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR.
THE DOW JONES LOST ANOTHER 52-POINTS TODAY.
BOTH THE NASDAQ AND S&P WERE ALSO LOWER.
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ONE DAY TIL CHRISTMAS--
8-DAYS UNTIL A NEW YEAR--
*AND* THE FISCAL CLIFF.
IT LOOKS LIKE A GUARANTEE THAT CONGRESS AND THE WHITE HOUSE WON'T MAKE A DEAL BEFORE THEN--
ESPECIALLY WITH EVERYONE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
SO WHERE DOES THAT LEAVE US?
HERE'S JENNIFER JOHNSON.
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A PEACEFUL CAPITOL HILL.FOR ANOTHER FEW DAYS ANYWAY.
CONGRESS IS EXPECTED TO COME BACK LATER THIS WEEK AS AMERICA GETS CLOSER TO THE FISCAL CLIFF.
SOME LAWMAKERS ARE NOW CALLING FOR A SMALL-SCALE DEAL AS A TEMPORARY FIX.
SOT::17-:27
su/rep.john yarmuth, d-ky
"i think it's impossible right now to get any kind of grand bargain.a comprehensive package.what we're dealing with right now is whether we can put off the increase in tax rates.that's all we can deal with right now."
CONGRESS RECESSED AFTER REPUBLICANS REJECTED HOUSE SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER'S COMPROMISE. HE PROPOSED LETTING TAX CUTS EXPIRE FOR THOSE MAKING OVER A MILLION DOLLARS A YEAR. OTHER REPUBLICANS SAY IT'S TIME FOR A DEAL.
SOT::45-:53
su/sen. kay bailey hutchison, r-texas
"i agree with them.i don't think we should increase taxes on anyone.but we're now at a point where we we're not going to get what we think is right for our country."
WITH CONGRESS COMING BACK.THE PRESIDENT WILL ALSO REPORTEDLY CUT SHORT HIS HOLIDAY VACATION IN HAWAII. DEMOCRATS HOPE MR. OBAMA WILL CONTINUE TO FIGHT FOR A COMPLETE AGREEMENT, NOT JUST A TEMPORARY PATCH.
SOT: 1:08-1:15
su/Rep. Karen Bass, D-California
"i definitely hope that he can and will push for as big as deal as possible.but we're just a few days away."
IF NO DEAL IS REACHED. OVER 2-MILLION AMERICANS WILL LOSE THEIR JOBLESS BENEFITS. AND WORKERS WILL SEE A 2-PERCENT CUT IN THEIR TAKE-HOME PAY AS SOCIAL SECURITY PAYROLL TAXES GO UP JANUARY 1ST.
BUT WITH CONGRESS COMING BACK.AND THE CHANCE OF A COMPROMISE.THE IRS HAS DELAYED RELEASING INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING TABLES FOR 2013.
JENNIFER JOHNSON, NBC NEWS, WASHINGTON
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MANY OF US DID IT FOR TESTS IN SCHOOL.AND WE DO IT FOR SHOPPING AT CHRISTMAS.WAIT TIL THE LAST MINUTE.
BUT WHILE TRAFFIC AT MALLS AND STORES IS UP--
ANALYSTS SAY IT LOOKS LIKE SHOPPERS ARE SPENDING LESS.
MARK GREENBLATT ON SOME REASONS WHY.
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WITH JUST HOURS TO GO BEFORE CHRISTMAS,
IF YOU'VE WAITED TO HIT THE MALLS UNTIL NOW.
SOT--GLEN SHOR: "The strategy is come earlier."
GOOD LUCK DEALING WITH THE FRENZIED CROWDS.
EXPERTS SAY STORES ARE AS PACKED WITH PEOPLE AS EVER.
Stephanie Blavat | Baypark Square Mall Marketing Manager "The atmosphere is
crazy."
BUT WHILE SHOPPERS ARE STILL COMING OUT IN DROVES
EARLY ESTIMATES SAY THEY'RE JUST NOT SPENDING AS MUCH.
DANA MATTIOLI WSJ Expert "All the retailers are in panic mode, it hasn't
been a great holiday season."
AT ISSUE. ONE TRAGEDY AFTER THE NEXT THAT HAS HIT THE NATION HEADING RIGHT
INTO CHRISTMAS. SEEMS TO HAVE CHANGED THE BEHAVIOR OF SHOPPERS.
DANA MATTIOLI WSJ Expert "We've had hurricane sandy, we had the shooting
last week in connecticut, people are not feeling materialistic they jsut
want to be with family and friends and that's causeing them to spend less.
BUT THERE'S A SILVER LINING IN THAT NEWS IF YOU'VE WAITED.
BARGAINS. ARE EVERYWHERE NOW.
Sot--Beth Winbourne/GM Legacy Place "A lot of stores you're seeing right now
are experiencing the same markdowns, the same sales they did black Friday
weekend. So it's a great time to come out."
AND ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL RETAIL FEDERATION 10 PERCENT OF AMERICANS HAVE
WAITED UNTIL TODAY ON CHRISTMAS EVE TO FINISH SHOPPING. MEANING THEY HAVE
THE CHANCE TO CASH IN.
NATS - You're going to get a coupon $25 off
AND IF YOU JUST DON'T WANT TO HIT THE MALLS, YOU CAN ALWAYS FIND AN E- BOOK
OR ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION ON THE WEB, WHICH NEVER CLOSES EVEN ON CHRISTMAS.
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MARK GREENBLATT REPORTING.
AND WITH STORES HURTING FOR BUISINESS--
LAST MINUTE DEALS ON CLOTHING AND ELECTRONICS--
ARE EXPECTED TO BE ESPECIALLY DEEP.
BUT EXPERTS SAY IF YOU CAN WAIT UNTIL AFTER CHRISTMAS--
THE DEALS ARE SUPPOSED TO BE EVEN BETTER!
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IF BUYING A NEW CAR IS IN YOUR FUTURE--
BUY IT DECEMBER 29TH!
ACCORDING TO TRUE CAR DOT COM--
THE BEST DAY OF THE YEAR TO BUY A CAR IS DECEMBER 29TH.
THAT'S WHEN DEALERS GIVE OUT THE MOST DISCOUNTS.
AUTO MAKERS USUALLY OFFER EXTRA INCENTIVES AT THE END OF THE YEAR--
SO THEY CAN CLEAR OUT OLD STOCK AND BRING IN NEW MODELS.
SALES OF NEW CARS IN DECEMBER ARE EXPECTED TO BE UP 10 PERCENT THIS YEAR.
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A NOROVIRUS OUTBREAK HAS TURNED DEADLY IN JAPAN.
SIX PATIENTS HAVE DIED FROM THE VIRUS.WHICH IS SIMILAR TO THE FLU.
DOCTORS WERE TREATING ALL OF THEM IN THE SAME HOSPITAL.
ALL THE VICTIMS WERE IN THEIR 70'S AND 80'S.
ANOTHER 24 PATIENTS AND 14 HOSPITAL WORKERS--
ARE SHOWING SYMPTOMS OF THE VIRUS.
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SOME FAKE BOTOX MADE ITS WAY INTO THE UNITED STATES.
FEDERAL REGULATORS WARNED HUNDREDS OF MEDICAL PRACTICES--
THAT BOTOX FROM A CANADIAN SUPPLIER IS UNAPPROVED--
AND COULD BE COUNTERFEIT!
THE F-D-A SAYS THE COMPANY IS KNOWN FOR MAKING AND SHIPPING COUNTERFEIT CANCER DRUGS.
THIS IS THE FIFTH WARNING THE AGENCY MADE THIS YEAR ABOUT FOREIGN SUPPLIERS PROVIDING UNAPPROVED DRUGS.
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TED KENNEDY JR. IS NOT RUNNING FOR THE SENATE IN MASSACHUSETTS.
KENNEDY IS THE SON OF THE LATE U-S SENATOR TED KENNEDY.
SEVERAL PEOPLE WANT HIM TO RUN FOR SENATOR JOHN KERRY'S SEAT.
PRESIDENT OBAMA JUST NOMINATED KERRY TO BECOME THE NEXT SECRETARY OF STATE.
KENNEDY SAYS HE DOESN'T WANT TO UPROOT HIS FAMILY FROM CONNECTICUT.
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THIS IS A *GREAT* STORY.
YOU'VE HEARD ALL SEASON THAT CHUCK PAGANO--
THE HEAD COACH OF THE INDIANAPOLIS COLTS FOUGHT CANCER.
NOW THE DOCTORS HAVE CLEARED HIM FOR A RETURN TO FOOTBALL!
IN FACT--
THE COLTS SAY HE'LL BE ON THE SIDELINES SUNDAY!
DOCTORS SAY HIS WHITE BLOOD CELL COUNTS ARE GOOD--
AND INTERIM HEAD COACH BRUCE ARIANS SAYS "CHUCK FEELS GREAT"!
BY THE WAY--
THE COLTS MADE THE PLAYOFFS!
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THIS MAY SOUND ODD TO SOME OF YOU--
BUT SOME PEOPLE SIMPLY CAN'T TELL THEIR DOCTOR THE TRUTH.
IT MIGHT SEEM HARMLESS--
BUT THE LIES CAN HAVE DIRE CONSEQUENCES!
AND LOOKING FOR A LITTLE CHRISTMAS CHEER?
GAS PRICES ARE COMING DOWN--
WE'LL LET YOU KNOW FOR HOW LONG.
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A RECENT SURVEY FOUND THAT *HALF* OF ALL AMERICANS--
ARE NOT TOTALLY TRUTHFUL WITH THEIR DOCTORS.
UNFORTUNATELY--
THOSE LITTLE WHITE LIES MIGHT HAVE VERY SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES.
HERE'S ERIKA EDWARDS.
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DEPENDING ON THE QUESTION -- THE ANSWER MAY BE A LIE.
"Over 50% of Americans actually are not entirely truthful with their doctors."
THAT'S THE MAIN FINDING OF A SURVEY OF A THOUSAND ADULTS FROM PEARL.COM -- AN ONLINE SOURCE FOR ADVICE FROM DOCTORS, LAWYERS AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS.
WHEN PUT ON THE SPOT -- PATIENTS TEND TO FUDGE THE FOOD THEY EAT, HOW MUCH THEY EAT AND WHETHER THEY EXERCISE.
"There are intensely personal items and issues that people may not feel comfortable sharing."
THEY ALSO TEND TO FIB ABOUT THEIR SMOKING AND DRINKING HABITS -- BOTH CAN RAISE THE RISK FOR HEART DISEASE AND SOME CANCERS.
DOCTORS SAY IT'S IMPORTANT TO HAVE AS MUCH HEALTH-RELATED INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE.
"The more we know about patients' information, in particular their medications, the better job we can do in making certain that the medications don't interact with one another."
THE SURVEY ALSO REVEALED PATIENTS ARE FOREGOING UNCOMFORTABLE FACE-TO-FACE CONVERSATIONS IN FAVOR OF SEEKING ONLINE INFORMATION -- MAINLY ABOUT SEX AND SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES.
"41% of people feel more comfortable asking questions about sex-related issues online rather than asking in person."
DOCTORS ARE HUMAN TOO -- THEY UNDERSTAND PATIENTS CAN BE MORE COMFORTABLE RESEARCHING SENSITIVE INFORMATION IN THE PRIVACY OF THEIR HOMES.
AND THEY OFFER A GENTLE REMINDER -- THERE IS NO MENTION OF "JUDGMENT" IN THE HYPOCRATIC OATH.
ERIKA EDWARDS, NBC NEWS.
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IT'S THE HOLIDAYS--
AND FOR A LOT OF YOU--
THAT MEANS A DRINK OR TWO.
BUT HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH?
WE'LL LET YOU KNOW ABOUT ALL THE FACTORS THAT DETERMINE HOW MUCH ALCOHOL YOUR BODY CAN HANDLE.
AND ANOTHER NASTY WINTER STORM IS TAKING SHAPE ACROSS THE MIDDLE OF THE COUNTRY.
WE'VE GOT THE LATEST DETAILS IN OUR FORECAST--
PLUS HOW THAT WILL IMPACT YOUR TRAVEL PLANS--
NEXT.
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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.
GORGEOUS WEATHER FOR CHRISTMAS
Clouds covered our sky on Christmas Eve, but thankfully we have no rain to show for it. I expect that to spill over into Christmas Day, too.
Temperatures will hold in the 50s as Santa arrives. He'll pass through a few clouds, but he won't encounter any rain. So all systems go for Santa's flight across Southwest Florida!
As the kids wake up and open their presents - the weather looks good. That will last through the entire day which is great news since they'll want to get out and play with their new toys! Not only that, but if you have a Christmas breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner planned. Looks awesome for that, too.
We expect the clouds to erode away slightly during the afternoon on Christmas. Thus we'll see a little more sun than Christmas Eve, and it will continue to stay dry. It won't feel like Christmas though because daytime highs will be around 80 degrees!
Heading toward midnight temperatures will be slow to cool again due to clouds advancing into the area. This is streaming off a robust system forecasted to impact the Deep South. If you have family living in the Lower Mississippi River Valley or the Tennessee Valley - call them and give them a heads up. A significant severe weather event is setting up for them. Behind the same system wintry weather is expecting from Arkansas and areas north.
That system will send a cold front in our direction which will spark a few showers late Wednesday.
After Wednesday the sunshine is back for a few days along with the cooler weather.
Our next system of interest rolls in during the Saturday-Sunday time frame, and yes, it looks to gives us more rain.
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THE FIRST WAVE OF HOLIDAY TRAVELERS HEADED OUT THIS WEEKEND--
BUT FOR THE MILLIONS MORE LEAVING TONIGHT--
TRAVEL TROUBLE IS LOOMING.
THE STORMS THAT POUNDED THE WESTERN PART OF THE COUNTRY--
ARE NOW MOVING INTO THE SOUTHERN PLAINS--
AND THEY'RE EXPECTED TO BLOW-UP INTO A MAJOR SNOWSTORM!
HERE'S T-J WINICK.
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FORECASTERS ARE PREDICATING A WHITE CHRISTMAS FOR SOME PARTS OF THE
NORTHEAST.
FOR RESIDENTS OF SYRACUSE, NEW YORK.THAT'S NOT NECESSARILY GREAT NEWS.
PLOWS WORKING OVERTIME AND FRUSTRATED DRIVERS STUCK, WITH NO PLACE TO GO
BOB WILSON
Driver
"the weather was bad the winds were fierce it was blowing the cars around
and you could see the semi's were swerving"
YES, THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, BUT THE WEATHER ISN'T
MAKING IT EASY TO GET THERE.
HEAVY SNOW AND TORRENTIAL RAINS HAVE DELAYED AND STRANDED MILLLIONS OF
TRAVELLERS.
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ANDY CHAPEL
CAL TRANS WORKER
"the roads are really bad. a lot of spinouts further east. there's
definitely gonna be chain control for next 2 days going into christmas."
A HUGE SNOW STORM ON THE WEST COAST CONTINUES TO HIT NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
HARD -- CAUSING HUNDREDS OF DELAYS AND CANCELED FLIGHTS IN AND OUT OF SAN
FRANCISCO, WITH THE AVERAGE DELAY LASTING OVER 2 HOURS
THE HIGH WINDS AND SEVERE CONDITIONS HAVE LEFT MANY DRIVERS IN THE SIERRA'S
UNABLE TO EVEN STAY ON THE ROAD.
OKLAHOMA IS EXPECTED TO GET HIT HARD WITH SNOW TONIGHT INTO CHRISTMAS
MORNING -- COMPLICATING TRAVEL FOR THE SOONER STATE JUST THREE
YEARS AFTER SANTA BROUGHT A RECORD BREAKING 14 INCHES OF SNOW ON CHRISTMAS
EVE, SHUTTING THE ROADWAY DOWN FOR THE EVENING.
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T-J WINICK REPORTING.
ACCORDING TO TRIPLE A--
MORE THAN ONE IN FOUR AMERICANS WILL TAKE A ROAD TRIP THIS HOLIDAY.
HOW FESTIVE THAT TRIP IS--
ALL DEPENDS ON IF MOTHER NATURE AND FATHER CHRISTMAS CAN GET ALONG.
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GAS PRICES ARE STILL GOING DOWN!
THEY'RE DOWN NEARLY 12-CENTS OVER THE LAST TWO WEEKS.
THE AVERAGE COST OF A GALLON OF REGULAR--
IS NOW 3-DOLLARS 26-CENTS.
PRICES ARE DOWN 58-CENTS OVER THE PAST 3-MONTHS!
THIS ISN'T GOING TO LAST LONG.
ANALYSTS EXPECT PRICES TO GO UP FIVE TO 10 CENTS PER GALLON AFTER THE HOLIDAYS.
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THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS A TIME TO CELEBRATE--
AND FOR MANY THAT INVOLVES ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
BUT YOU MAY BE SURPRISED AT HOW LITTLE BOOZE IT TAKES TO PUSH YOU *BEYOND* YOUR LEGAL DRIVING LIMIT!
HERE'S PAMELA OSBORNE.
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IT'S THE TIME OF YEAR WHERE SOME OF OUR BEST MEMORIES ARE MADE IN THE COMFORT OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS AT A GATHERING OR PARTY OFTEN TIMES WITH A DRINK IN HAND BUT AS WE FOUND OUT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CHEER AND TROUBLE, COULD ONLY BE A HALF A GLASS AWAY.
"Working in the bar industry too, it's amazing how people really aren't aware of how intoxicated they get."
PHIL GALUS HAS SEEN IT FIRSTHAND, AND HAS A PRETTY GOOD SENSE OF WHEN IS ENOUGH FOR PATRONS AND HIMSELF.
"Typically about 3 or 4 beers is, I think, about the recommended dosage!"
WHEN WE CAUGHT UP WITH HIM HE HAD JUST STARTED DRINKING, BUT WE PUT HIM TO THE TEST ANYWAY, USING THE SAME TYPE OF BREATHALYZER USED BY POLICE OFFICERS.
THE RESULTS? SURPRISING.
"Seems like kind of a lot for a quarter of a beer and a shot."
AND WITH ONLY THAT GALUS CLOCKED IN AT A.065, JUST BELOW THE LEGAL LIMIT OF.08.
WE KEPT TESTING AND CAME ACROSS THIS YOUNG WOMAN.
3 CHRISTMAS ALES LATER, THE BREATHALYZER WAS STILL READING.
SHOCKING OUR SUBJECT AND HER DESIGNATED DRIVER BOTH. OUT LITTLE TEST SERVED AS A SOBERING REMINDER THAT EVEN IF YOU HAVEN'T REACHED.08 OR YOU'VE ONLY HAD A COUPLE OF DRINKS. YOUR BEST BET IS TO CALL A CAB.
"Everybody is a little bit different but even with that first drink, impairment is. there is already some degree of impairment."
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PAMELA OSBOURNE REPORTING.
ONE MORE THING--
DOCTORS SAY WOMEN ARE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE AFFECTS OF ALCOHOL--
THAN MEN.
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AFTER A CHILLY WEEKEND--
THE WEATHER'S WARMING UP.
BUT THAT'S STILL NOT GOOD NEWS FOR MANATEES!
THEY'RE ON THE MOVE TO WARMER WATER.
WE'VE GOT THE LATEST ON THE MANATEE MIGRATION.
AND ALL NEW AT SIX--
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NBC2 MICS UP SANTA CLAUSE.
FIND OUT WHAT THE CHILDREN OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ARE ASKING FOR THIS YEAR.
IT'S THE STORY THAT WILL LEAVE A SMILE ON YOUR FACE, ALL NEW AT SIX.
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MOST OF YOU KNOW KERRI WALSH JENNINGS FROM THE SAND.
SHE'S AN OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL WINNER IN VOLLEYBALL.
TODAY--
SHE AND HER HUSBAND CASEY OPENED ONE OF THEIR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS--
ON THE TODAY SHOW.
"Oh it's stuck. IT'S A GIRL! NO WAY! SHUT UP! You guys are going have a baby sister! Oh my God! It's a girl! A baby sister!"
WALSH- JENNINGS WON HER THIRD GOLD MEDAL IN LONDON THIS SUMMER.
TURNS OUT--
SHE GOT PREGNANT DURING THE GAMES!
HER DOCTOR WROTE THE BABY'S GENDER ON A CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT.
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THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE--
THE WEATHER'S TURNING COLDER--
AND MANATEES ARE ON THE MOVE!
WHILE WE ENJOY WATCHING THE BIG LAZY, SEA COWS--
THESE COLD SNAPS TAKE THEIR TOLL ON THEM.
HERE'S NBC2's KELLY CRESWELL.
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Just like folks from up north head down to swfl to escape the cold, the manatees swam from the chilly gulf waters to the 77degree canal here at manatee park. Except--for these sea creatures, the cold weather can put extra stress on their bodies.
Nats--look there's its tail
Little do the manatees know--they are putting on quite a show for these spectators.
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Because Dean, Toronto
"It was awesome. They came right up to the kayak, it was really cool."
Following the sea creatures lead--Many of these spectators escaped from the cold up north and headed for swfl to enjoy the warmer climate.
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Kyle Sammut, Toronto
"We don't get to see too many creatures like this up in Toronto."
With more than 100 manatees floating by, everyone was guaranteed snapping a photo of the gentle giant.
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John Sterling Howe, Mn senator
"You can go on actually tours and not see one, so this is the best place."
The State senator of Minnesota even stopped by before catching a flight back home north today. It's the 64 degree gulf waters that forced the manatees to migrate here. And the cold temperatures can put stress on their bodies. Since there's no food in the canal--the manatees will have to venture back out to the gulf if they want to eat.
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Laura Carr, Senior Program Specialist
"The traveling takes a toll on their bodies. The need for food takes a toll. And then deciding if you want to be warm or cold, do you want to eat, what do you want to do, it can be very tough.
So you do find some that are affected by cold stress so it's not just humans that impact them its the weather as well."
A recent study by the university of Florida found the mammals lack of genetic diversity makes it difficult for them to adjust to a changing environment. Three manatees died in lee county this year as a result of cold weather. But it's the cold weather that brings them here--for the spectators to marvel at.
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Janet Connolly, Michigan
"Very interesting. Huge. It's amazing that they're out there. They have kind of an ancient look to them."
From 2000 to 2011, FWC found
The State's manatee population has increased by about 3,000. And if we get more cold snaps--you can bet the manatee population at this canal will increase. The park is open year round if you want to spot one of these sea creatures. In manatee park kc NBC2.
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AHEAD AT SIX--
THE NEW EVIDENCE SHOWING WHY IT COULD BE A NASTY FLU SEASON IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
AND IF YOU PLAN ON RETURNING GIFTS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, THERE ARE CHANGES YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT.
WE'LL FILL YOU IN, IN 90-SECONDS.
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