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RIGHT NOW ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY -- INAUGURATION CELEBRATION.
HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS WILL GATHER TODAY IN OUR NATION'S CAPITOL TO WITNESS HISTORY --
AS THE PRESIDENT TAKES THE OATH OF OFFICE FOR THE SECOND TIME IN TWO DAYS.
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03:36 "I cannot believe his, I'm just shocked."
THE TOUR DE CAPE HAS A TRAGIC END FOR ONE RIDER --
THIS MORNING, WHAT LED TO THE RIDER'S DEATH IN THIS WEEKEND'S BIKE RACE.
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"I Barack Hussein Obama do solemnly swear"
IT'S INAUGURATION DAY FOR AMERICA --
BUT IT TOOK PRESIDENT OBAMA JUST 32 SECONDS TO TAKE THE OATH FOR HIS SECOND TERM
GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA --
I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
AND I'M STACEY DEFFENBAUGH.
TODAY THE PRESIDENT WILL DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN BUT UNDER THE EYES OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE.
IT'S A NATIONAL CELEBRATION TO WELCOME BACK AMERICA'S PRESIDENT.
DANIELLE LEIGH IS LIVE AT THE WEST FRONT OF THE U-S CAPITOL WHERE THAT CEREMONY GETS UNDERWAY LATER THIS MORNING.
GOOD MORNING DANIELLE
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IN JUST A FEW HOURS HERE, PRESIDENT OBAMA BECOMES ONLY THE SECOND PRESIDENT TO EVER TAKE THE OATH FOUR TIMES - BECAUSE HE AND THE CHIEF JUSTICE FLUBBED THEIR LINES LAST TIME. AND TWICE THIS YEAR BECAUSE HIS OFFICIAL INAUGURATION FELL ON A SUNDAY.
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"I Barack Hussein Obama"
PRESIDENT OBAMA TAKES THE STAGE THIS MORNING HAVING ALREADY BEEN SWORN IN AT THE WHITE HOUSE SUNDAY.
"The last one was kind of fast, so we've all agreed we're going to breathe in and enjoy it."
SO THEY'RE PULLING UP THE TEMPORARY PLASTIC THIS MORNING. AS HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS WITNESS THE SECOND INAUGURATION OF AMERICA'S FIRST BLACK PRESIDENT.
"It means a whole lot because it's something that I never fathomed."
DESPITE BUDGET BATTLES AND TOUGH APPROVAL RATINGS. PRESIDENT OBAMA STILL HOLDS STAR-POWER HERE.
MANY TRAVELED HUNDREDS OF MILES. JUST TO GET A GLIMPSE:
"He leaned forward and waved - I SAW his face DIRECTLY - and it just made me happy."
AT A RECEPTION LAST NIGHT, THE PRESIDENT HAD SOME ADVICE FOR THOSE STANDING HOURS IN THE COLD TODAY:
".be sure to bundle up.tomorrow's not as cold as it was four years ago."
HERE'S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU'LL SEE TODAY:
EIGHT PARADE FLOATS - HONORING THE FIRST AND SECOND FAMILIES' HOME STATES. AND CIVIL RIGHTS.
RICHARD BLANCO - THE FIRST LATINO - AND FIRST OPENLY GAY - INAUGURAL POET:
"I think that sense of unity is what I want to bring across."
AND PERHAPS NO ONE'S MORE EXCITED THAN THE FIFTH GRADERS FROM NEW YORK'S PUBLIC SCHOOL 22. THEY'RE SINGING THIS MORNING.
"REALLY excited!"
"It's gonna be GOOD!"
THOUSANDS OF EXTRA SECURITY OFFICERS HAVE BEEN SWORN IN:
THERE'S A 30-MILE NO-FLY ZONE OVER THE CITY.
150 CITY BLOCKS AROUND THE CAPITOL. SHUT DOWN:
"We have to be prepared for everything, so that's the way we do it."
THE END OF MONTHS OF PLANNING. THE BEGINNING OF A NEW TERM - OR AS THE VICE PRESIDENT PUT IT:
"Something else about this guy Barack Obama - he's just getting started."
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ONE OF THE BIGGEST UNKNOWNS HERE TODAY IS WHAT THE PRESIDENT WILL SAY - HIS INAUGURAL ADDRESS BEFORE A DIVIDED NATION, A DIVIDED CONGRESS - AND A UNIFIED CROWD WHO'VE COME TO WITNESS HISTORY. AGAIN.
I'M TRACIE POTTS IN WASHINGTON - BACK TO YOU.
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Today's Weather Story
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
"Warm today, cooler tomorrow"
Over the past few days, the clouds have definitely won out over the sunshine. With not much variation in our weather pattern, expect similar conditions for your Monday.
Despite the cloudiness yesterday, we saw just enough sunshine to warm us up into the upper 70s. Once again this morning, low clouds will greet us by sunrise with areas of fog developing across parts of Southwest Florida, which could be thick in some spots especially deeper inland. Temperatures will start off quite mild as most of us will begin our day in the lower to middle 60s with light winds.
Through the day, we'll see a good mix of clouds with some sunshine breaking out from time to time. With an northeasterly wind flow in place, afternoon highs are still on track to climb into the upper 70s. With above average temperatures and plenty of low level moisture, there is a slim chance of a stray shower or two, but with rain prospects less than 20% much of the area will stay dry.
Changes will be coming down the pike later tonight with the arrival of a cold front. Mostly cloudy skies will remain in the forecast tonight with a few leftover clouds through mid day Tuesday. This front will sweep away the clouds and humidity, with cooler and drier air filtering down the peninsula during the afternoon.
A chilly dome of high pressure will push its way down the plains states keeping our skies mostly sunny with comfortable humidity levels. We'll even have to break out the sweaters and jackets Wednesday and Thursday morning with lows dipping into the upper 40s to lower 50s here in town. Despite lots of sunshine through the middle part of the week, afternoon highs will stay in the lower half of the 70s, with a gradual warming trend through Friday.
Another cold front is scheduled to pass through our part of the state early Saturday with a few showers and the possibility of some colder weather by Sunday. Stay tuned!
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AN UNEXPECTED LOSS AT THE TOUR DA CAPE EVENT OVER THE WEEKEND.
ACCORDING TO THE CRASH REPORT -- JAMES HENEGHAN WASN'T WEARING HIS HELMET WHEN HIS FRONT TIRE HIT THE REAR TIRE OF ANOTHER RIDER.
HENEGHAN LOST CONTROL -- WAS THROWN OFF HIS BIKE AND HIT HIS HEAD.
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Linda Lowe, Friend 04:25 "It breaks my heart, I'm just in shock, it's a big loss to this community."
FRIENDS SAY IT WAS UNLIKE JAMES TO NOT WEAR A HELMET.
HENEGHAN DIED AT LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, FOUR HOURS LATER.
THE OTHER BIKER INVOLVED WAS NOT HURT.
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ONE WOMAN IS DEAD AFTER A CRASH IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY.
F-H-P IS INVESTIGATING *WHY 51-YEAR-OLD KELLY DE RENO CROSSED THE CENTER LINE.
THE CRASH SHUT DOWN HARBORVIEW ROAD AT THE CURVE NEAR LAVERNE STREET YESTERDAY AFTERNOON.
BOTH VICTIMS WERE TRAPPED IN THEIR VEHICLES.
THE WOMAN IN THE OTHER CAR IS IN THE HOSPITAL THIS MORNING WITH SERIOUS INJURIES.
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PEOPLE IN BONITA SPRINGS ARE WAITING TO LEARN MORE INFORMATION TODAY ABOUT A DEATH INVESTIGATION.
THIS WAS THE SCENE SATURDAY -- AFTER A MAN FOUND A DEAD BODY IN A WOODED AREA.
THE MAN SAYS HE SPOTTED WHAT APPEARED TO BE A WOMAN.
OTHER'S IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD SAY THEY'VE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING QUITE LIKE THIS BEFORE.
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02:15 "It gets a little scary whenever it gets close to home, you see what I'm saying?"
THIS MORNING, IT IS BEING CALLED A "DEATH INVESTIGATION"
WE'LL KEEP YOU UPDATED ON THIS STORY ONAIR AND ONLINE.
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JONATHAN CRUZ REMAINS IN CRITICAL CONDITION THIS MORNING --
THE 16-YEAR OLD STUDENT WAS HIT FRIDAY CROSSING DE-NAVARRA PARKWAY IN CAPE CORAL ON HIS WAY TO SCHOOL.
NO CHARGES HAVE BEEN FILED AGAINST THE DRIVER.
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BARBARA WALTERS IS IN THE HOSPITAL THIS MORNING -- AFTER TAKING A FALL AND CUTTING HER HEAD.
THE 83 YEAR OLD JOURNALIST AND HOST OF THE VIEW IS SAID TO BE ALERT -.TELLING EVERYONE WHAT TO DO --
A SPOKESMAN FOR BARBARA SAYS THAT IS A GOOD SIGN.
IT'S UNLCEAR WHEN SHE MIGHT BE RELEASED FROM THE HOSPITAL.
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NEW THIS MORNING --
PASSENGERS REACTING AFTER A COMMUTER PLANE SKIDDED OFF THE RUNWAY AT NEWARK LIBERY AIRPORT.
THIS IS THE UNITED AIRLINES EXPRESS PLANE SURROUNDED BY EMERGENCY VEHICLES.
13 PEOPLE WERE ON BOARD WHEN THE PLANE MADE A ROUGH LANDING, LAST NIGHT.
SEVERAL OF THE REAR TIRES BLEW OUT ON IMPACT, CAUSING THE PLANE TO VEER OFF THE RUNWAY.
IT EVENTUALLY CAME TO A STOP ON A TAXIWAY.
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NEW RIGHT NOW AS YOU WAKE UP. MORE VIDEO OF THE DAMAGE LEFT BEHIND FROM A DEADLY HOSTAGE STANDOFF AT AN ALGERIAN GAS PLANT.
AN ALGERIAN T-V STATION BROADCAST VIDEO OF THE FACILITY WHERE VEHICLES OUTSIDE WERE SEEN WITH BULLET HOLES.
THE DEATH TOLL CLIMBED PAST 80 OVER THE WEEKEND.
THE STANDOFF CAME TO AN END SATURDAY WHEN ALGERIAN SPECIAL FORCES STORMED THE FACILITY FROM ISLAMIST MILITANTS.
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THIS MORNING -- A FIFTEEN YEAR OLD IS CHARGED WITH THE DEATH OF HIS PARENTS -- HIS YOUNGER BROTHER AND HIS TWO SISTERS.
AUTHORITIES SAY EACH VICTIM WAS SHOT MORE THAN ONCE -- AND SEVERAL GUNS WERE FOUND AT THE HOME SOUTHWEST OF ALBUQURQUE.
ONE OF THE GUNS WAS A SEMI-AUTOMATIC MILITARY STYLE RIFLE.
THE TEEN IS BEING CHARGED WITH TWO COUNTS OF MURDER AND THREE COUNTS OF CHILD ABUSE LEADING TO MURDER.
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A SPECIALIST WILL BE OUT TODAY WORKING TO DETERMINE WHAT STARTED A FIRE AT THE PUNTA GORDA MARINA.
FIVE BOATS MYSTERIOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE SUNDAY. YOU CAN SEE AN ENTIRE BOAT ENGULFED IN FLAMES.
THE OWNER OF THE MARINA SAYS HE DOESN'T SUSPECT FOUL PLAY.
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02:28 " I just feel bad for the people that own the boats, I mean I just work on them but those are their toys."
-Timothy Lisby, Gator Creek Marina
THE MARINA OWNER CALLED ALL OF THE BOAT OWNER'S LAST NIGHT.
AN INSPECTORS WILL BE BACK ON SCENE THIS MORNING, TRYING TO DETERMINE A CAUSE.
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NOW TO A BITTER COLD FRONT -- FREEZING A BIG STRETCH OF THE COUNTRY THIS MORNING.
IT'S BLOWING ARCTIC WINDS WITH IT ACROSS THE PLAINS AND MIDWEST.
you always say it's the worst
you've seen, but this year, definitely the worst i've seen."
IN DETROIT, THOSE WINDS KNOCKED OUT POWER SUNDAY TO ABOUT 200-THOUSAND
CUSTOMERS.
IN UTAH -- ICY ROADS THIS WEEKEND TURNED HIGHWAYS DEADLY.
BY TODAY -- MUCH OF THE NORTHEAST CAN EXPECT TO GET SLAMMED BY SNOW.
AND THE MIDWEST IS BUNDLING UP FOR A DEEP FREEZE.
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TODAY IS MARTIN LUTHER KING, JUNIOR DAY,
A DAY WE HONOR THE LEGACY OF DOCTOR KING THROUGH SERVICE AND VOLUNTEERING.
IT'S ALSO A HOLIDAY -- SO ALL SCHOOLS IN LEE, COLLIER AND CHARLOTTE COUNTY ARE OUT FOR THE DAY.
SINCE THIS YEAR'S M-L-K DAY FALLS DURING THE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION,
PRESIDENT OBAMA AND THE FIRST LADY MARKED THE NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE ON SATURDAY BY STAINING BOOKSHELVES AT A WASHINGTON SCHOOL.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW--
ZAPPING AWAY ALZHEIMER'S.
THIS MORNING SCIENTISTS ARE ATTEMPTING SOMETHING DRAMATICALLY DIFFERENT TO FIGHT THE BRAIN-ROBBING DISEASE.
AND OH BROTHER!
WELCOME TO THE HAR-BOWL.
A SIBLING RIVALRY WILL TAKE CENTER STAGE AT THIS YEAR'S SUPER BOWL.
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Full Forecast
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
"Warm today, cooler tomorrow"
Over the past few days, the clouds have definitely won out over the sunshine. With not much variation in our weather pattern, expect similar conditions for your Monday.
Despite the cloudiness yesterday, we saw just enough sunshine to warm us up into the upper 70s. Once again this morning, low clouds will greet us by sunrise with areas of fog developing across parts of Southwest Florida, which could be thick in some spots especially deeper inland. Temperatures will start off quite mild as most of us will begin our day in the lower to middle 60s with light winds.
Through the day, we'll see a good mix of clouds with some sunshine breaking out from time to time. With an northeasterly wind flow in place, afternoon highs are still on track to climb into the upper 70s. With above average temperatures and plenty of low level moisture, there is a slim chance of a stray shower or two, but with rain prospects less than 20% much of the area will stay dry.
Changes will be coming down the pike later tonight with the arrival of a cold front. Mostly cloudy skies will remain in the forecast tonight with a few leftover clouds through mid day Tuesday. This front will sweep away the clouds and humidity, with cooler and drier air filtering down the peninsula during the afternoon.
A chilly dome of high pressure will push its way down the plains states keeping our skies mostly sunny with comfortable humidity levels. We'll even have to break out the sweaters and jackets Wednesday and Thursday morning with lows dipping into the upper 40s to lower 50s here in town. Despite lots of sunshine through the middle part of the week, afternoon highs will stay in the lower half of the 70s, with a gradual warming trend through Friday.
Another cold front is scheduled to pass through our part of the state early Saturday with a few showers and the possibility of some colder weather by Sunday. Stay tuned!
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fans cheering
FORTY-NINER FANS REJOICE AFTER THE TEAM SLID BY THE FALCONS IN THE NFC TITLE GAME.
THE SCORE -- 28-24 WAS ENOUGH TO SEND THEM TO THE SUPERBOWL.
THE BALTIMORE RAVENS KNOCKED OFF THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS LAST NIGHT -- WINNING 28-13.
THEY'LL FACE THE SAN FRANCISCO 49-ERS IN THE 47TH SUPERBOWL FEBRUARY THIRD.AND IT WILL BE BROTHER AGAINST BROTHER.
THE 49ERS ARE COACHED BY JIM HARBAUGH, AND THE RAVENS, ARE LED BY HIS BROTHER JOHN HARBAUGH,
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KATIE COURIC WILL BE THE FIRST PERSON TO SIT DOWN WITH NOTRE DAME'S MAN-TI TE'O FOR AN ON CAMERA INTERVIEW.
TE'O AND HIS PARENTS WILL APPEAR ON KATIE'S SHOW THURSDAY.
TE'O GAVE AN OFF CAMERA INTERVIEW TO ESPN FRIDAY -- SAYING HE IS A VICTIM OF THE HOAX. HE SAID HE BELIEVED HE HAD A RELATIONSHIP WITH A WOMEN HE MET ONLINE AND THEN FOUND OUT SHE DIED OF LEUKEMIA.
TE'O TOLD ESPN -- THE PERSON WHO IS SUSPECTED OF BEING THE MASTERMIND OF THE HOAX, HAS APOLOGIZED.
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ALL THIS TALK ABOUT CATFISHING AND INTERNET HOAXES HAS SOME SECURITY EXPERTS THINKING --
NOWS THE TIME TO HAVE ANOTHER CHAT ABOUT STAYING SAFE ONLINE.
EVERYBODY SHOULD BE CONCERNED ABOUT FALLING PREY TO INTERNET SCAMS
AND EXPERTS SAY -- ESPECIALLY IF YOUR PARENT.
"We need kids to be aware, we need them to use the right types of technologies and tools to protect themselves and the kids around them"
EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT INTERESTED IN THE PARTICULARS OF A HOAX --
EXPERTS SUGGEST YOU SEIZE THE MOMENT TO TEACH THE CHILDREN.
YOU CAN HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH YOUR CHILD --
EMPHASIZING THAT EVEN ONLINE -- IT'S NOT OKAY TO TALK TO STRANGERS.
PLUS THIS COULD BE A REALITY CHECK FOR PARENTS TOO.
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"So i actually went online and did a bunch of research and there is a phone book of texting acroynyms that you can print out."
TEXTING ACROYNYMS COULD BE CODE YOUR CHILD MAY BE USING THAT THEY DON'T WANT YOU TO CRACK.
KIDS HAVE BECOME VERY SAVVY --
AND COULD HAVE CODE WORDS OR NUMBERS TO TELL OTHERS ONLINE WHEN A PARENT IS IN THE ROOM --
OR WHEN THE ROOM HAS CLEARED.
EXPERTS SAY -- IT'S JUST IMPORTANT TO EMPHASIZE TO YOUR CHILD THAT YOU WANT THEM TO STAY SAFE.
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SOME OF YOU HAVE THE DAY OFF AND THERE ARE SEVERAL EVENTS PLANNED TO HONOR MLK DAY.
IN LEE COUNTY, THE DUNBAR FESTIVAL COMMITTEE WILL HOLD IT'S ANNUAL BREAKFAST PRIOR TO A MARCH STARTING FROM THE DUNBAR JUPITER HAMMON LIBRARY TO CENTENNIAL PARK.
THAT'S AT EIGHT O'CLOCK THIS MORNING.
IN COLLIER COUNTY--- THE N-DOUBLE-A-C-P OF COLLIER IS HOSTING THE 16TH ANNUAL M-L-K DAY PARADE.
THAT EVENT STARTS AT 10 AT THE CORNER OF BROAD AVENUE SOUTH AND THIRD STREET.
IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY--THERE IS A PARADE TODAY TO HONOR DOCTOR KING. THE EVENT KICKS OFF AT ELEVEN A-M IN DOWNTOWN PUNTA GORDA.
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LEADERS WANT YOUR INPUT ON THE BUSIEST ROAD ON FORT MYERS BEACH.
LEE COUNTY AND TOWN LEADERS HAVE SPENT YEARS PLANNING TO REDEVELOP ESTERO BOULEVARD.
NOW, THEY'RE USING A PUBLIC FORUM, TO GET FEEDBACK ONLINE.
QUESTIONS INCLUDE, HOW YOU GET AROUND THE ISLAND?
AND WHAT PART WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE IMPROVED FIRST?
THEY'LL USE THE ANSWERS TO DECIDE WHERE TO START CONSTRUCTION.
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I think it'd be great if they are gonna do some redevelopment to do some foot paths, maybe going over, just to alleviate some of the congestion
THE PROJECT IS MEANT TO WIDEN PARTS OF THE BOULEVARD, AND REDUCE TRAFFIC PROBLEMS THERE.
COUNTY PLANNERS HAVE SAID CONSTRUCTION COULD START AS SOON AS THIS SUMMER.
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THIS MORNING -- AN EXPERIMENTAL TREATMENT IS IN THE WORKS FOR TREATING ALZHEIMERS.
ZAP SOMEONE'S BRAIN WITH MILD JOLTS OF ELECTRICITY TO TRY TO STAVE OFF MEMORY LOSS.
SCIENTISTS ARE EXPERIMENTING WITH BRAIN PACEMAKERS. IT REQUIRES DRILLING HOLES INTO A PATIENTS SKULL -- SO WIRES CAN BE IMPLANTED.
RESEARCH IS IN IT'S EARLY STAGE -- ONLY A FEW DOZEN PEOPLE WILL HAVE THE DEVICES IMPLANTED IN A HANDFUL OF HOSPITAL NATIONWIDE.
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TODAY IS "BLUE MONDAY", CONSIDERED TO BE THE MOST DEPRESSING DAY OF THE YEAR.
AND MANY WILL TURN TO RETAIL THERAPY FOR A CURE.
MORE THAN A THIRD OF AMERICANS SAY WINTER IS THE SEASON THEY'D MOST LIKELY SHOP TO IMPROVE THEIR MOOD,
ACCORDING TO AN ONLINE COUPON CABIN SURVEY.
AND ONLY NINE PERCENT FEEL GUILTY ABOUT THEIR CHOICE OF THERAPY.
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SOME CAMELS IN WESTERN TURKEY MIGHT BE A LITTLE SORE THIS MORNING AFTER FIGHTING FOR THE LOVE OF A FEMALE
THIS WEEKEND, IN TURKEY, DECORATED CAMELS TOOK EACH OTHER ON --
TO WIN OVER THE NEARBY FEMALES THIS MATING SEASON.
ONE OF THE CAMELS MUST RUN OUT OF THE AREA OR FALL TO THE GROUND FOR A WINNER TO BE DECLARED.
MOST MATCHES END IN A TIE IN ORDER TO MAKE SURE THE CAMELS AREN'T HARMED.
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TIME NOW TO LOOK AT WHAT'S TRENDING TODAY-- THE STORIES, VIDEOS AND PICTURES GETTING THE MOST CLICKS ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB.
A LOT OF QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT MICHELLE OBAMA WILL WEAR FOR INAUGURATION DAY.
LAST NIGHT -- THE FIRST LADY SHOWED OFF HER NEW BANGS AND ROYAL BLUE DRESS BY DESIGNER REED KRAKOFF DURING SUNDAY'S SWEARING IN CEREMONY.
FOR THE FIRST INAUGURAL CEREMONY --
SHE GOT A LOT OF ATTENTION IN HER JASON WU GOWN.
BUT THIS YEAR -- STYLE EXPERTS SAY THEY EXPECT SOMETHING DIFFERENT FROM FOUR YEARS AGO --
WHILE MRS OBAMA STILL WORKS HER 'CLASSIC WITH A TWIST 'LOOK --
SHE'S NOW MORE FEARLESS IN MIXING PATTERNS AND TEXTURE.
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THIS NEEDS TO BE PLANNED OUT -- A MOMENT FOR THE 4 ANCHORS
YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW--
YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE 2'S IS COMING UP NEXT AT 5:22.
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THIS MORING - PEOPLE OF DETROIT HAVE TO BRAVE THE COLD -- TO GET OUT AND CLEAN UP STORM DEBRIS.
HIGH WINDS ARE TO BLAME FOR DAMAGE AND POWER OUTAGES THROUGHOUT THE CITY.
GUSTS OF UP TO 60 MILES AN HOUR UPROOTED HUGE TREES AND KNOCKED DOWN POWER LINES.
SEVERAL HOMES WERE DAMAGED FROM CRASHED TREES AND FLYING BRANCHES AND DEBRIS.
NEARLY 200,000 HOMES AND BUSINESSES LOST POWER.
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Day Planner
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
"Warm today, cooler tomorrow"
Over the past few days, the clouds have definitely won out over the sunshine. With not much variation in our weather pattern, expect similar conditions for your Monday.
Despite the cloudiness yesterday, we saw just enough sunshine to warm us up into the upper 70s. Once again this morning, low clouds will greet us by sunrise with areas of fog developing across parts of Southwest Florida, which could be thick in some spots especially deeper inland. Temperatures will start off quite mild as most of us will begin our day in the lower to middle 60s with light winds.
Through the day, we'll see a good mix of clouds with some sunshine breaking out from time to time. With an northeasterly wind flow in place, afternoon highs are still on track to climb into the upper 70s. With above average temperatures and plenty of low level moisture, there is a slim chance of a stray shower or two, but with rain prospects less than 20% much of the area will stay dry.
Changes will be coming down the pike later tonight with the arrival of a cold front. Mostly cloudy skies will remain in the forecast tonight with a few leftover clouds through mid day Tuesday. This front will sweep away the clouds and humidity, with cooler and drier air filtering down the peninsula during the afternoon.
A chilly dome of high pressure will push its way down the plains states keeping our skies mostly sunny with comfortable humidity levels. We'll even have to break out the sweaters and jackets Wednesday and Thursday morning with lows dipping into the upper 40s to lower 50s here in town. Despite lots of sunshine through the middle part of the week, afternoon highs will stay in the lower half of the 70s, with a gradual warming trend through Friday.
Another cold front is scheduled to pass through our part of the state early Saturday with a few showers and the possibility of some colder weather by Sunday. Stay tuned!
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ALL CLEAR, CHAR CO ENFORCEMENT
CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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A NEW 'USA TODAY' REPORT PREDICTS THE TOP TEN STOCKS FOR 2013.
APPLE COMES IN AT NUMBER ONE. EXXON MOBIL & CHEVRON ALSO MAKE THE LIST.
WELLS FARGO, IBM AND GENERAL ELECTRIC, ALSO LOOK TO BE GOOD OPTIONS.
WAL-MART ROUNDS OUT THE TOP TEN.
SHARES ARE GOING FOR ABOUT 69 DOLLARS RIGHT NOW.
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IT PAYS TO BE SINGLE IF YOU'RE A HIGH EARNER, ESPECIALLY WITH RISING TAX RATES.
BLOOMBERG'S DEBORAH KOSTROUN IS AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE WITH THAT AND A LOOK AT WHAT RISING OIL PRODUCTION COULD MEAN FOR AMERICA'S FUTURE IN THIS MORNING'S BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
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GOOD MORNING,
MORE SIGNS THAT AMERICA IS MOVING TOWARDS THE GOAL OF BEING ENERGY INDEPENDENT.
OIL PRODUCTION.IS RISING FAST.THANKS TO NEW DRILLING TECHNIQUES LIKE HYDRAULIC FRACTURING.ALSO KNOWN AS FRACKING.
BP'S LATEST ENERGY OUTLOOK SAYS THE
U.S. WILL BE 99 PERCENT SELF SUFFICIENT IN ENERGY DURING THE COMING DECADES
COMPARE THAT WITH EIGHT YEARS AGO WHEN THE U.S. WAS ONLY 70 PERCENT SELF SUFFICIENT.
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ALRIGHT.THERE'S BEEN A LOT OF DISCUSSION LATELY ABOUT ENTITLEMENT REFORM.
AND NOW.THE BUSINESS ROUNTABLE.WHICH REPRESENTS CEOs OF MAJOR U.S. COMPANIES.
PROPOSING TO SHORE UP SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE BY RAISING THE ELIGIBILITY AGE *WITHOUT* INCREASING TAXES ON INCOME SUBJECT TO THE SOCIAL SECURITY PAYROLL TAX.
THE PLAN WOULD INCLUDE GRADUALLY RAISING THE RETIREMENT AGE FROM 67 TO 70.AND SCALING BACK BENEFITS FOR WEALTHIER RECIPIENTS.
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ALRIGHT.COMING UP AFTER THIS.WHY IT PAYS TO BE SINGLE!
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TAKING A LOOK AT FRIDAY'S NUMBERS
. STOCKS ENDED THE DAY IN THE GREEN.IN FACT THE DOW CLOSED AT A FIVE YEAR HIGH.
AND THE MARKETS ARE CLOSED TODAY FOR THE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY
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WHEN IT COMES TO HIGH EARNERS' TAX BILLS.LOOKS LIKE IT'S BETTER TO BE SINGLE.AND LEAST IN THE FINANCIAL SENSE.
U.S. TAXPAYERS WITH INCOME OF MORE THAN 200 THOUSAND A YEAR WILL SEE FEDERAL TAX RATES RISE THIS YEAR ON WAGES AND INVESTMENTS.
THE INCREASES WILL PINCH MARRIED COUPLES FASTER THAN INDIVIDUALS.ESPECIALLY IF BOTH SPOUSES WORK AND HAVE CAPITAL GAINS.
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AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, I'M DEBORAH KOSTROUN.WITH THE BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
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RIGHT NOW ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY. INAUGURATION DAY.
THIS MORNING PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA PREPARES TO TAKE THE PUBLIC OATH OF OFFICE.
FROM SPEECHES TO PARADES, NBC2 BREAKS DOWN WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT.
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AND MYSTERY AT THE MARINA.
AN INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY THIS MORNING AFTER SEVERAL BOATS CATCH FIRE THIS WEEKEND.
WE'RE LIVE AS AUTHORITIES SORT THROUGH WHAT'S LEFT BEHIND.
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GOOD MONDAY MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
THANKS FOR WATCHING NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
AND I'M STACEY DEFFENBAUGH. JUST BEFORE NOON, THE PRESIDENT TAKES THE OATH OF OFFICE.
AND HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS ARE GATHERING THIS MORNING ON THE NATIONAL MALL TO WITNESS A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY.
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SOT Obama Sunday swear in
"I BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR."
President Obama's second term is officially underway.
SOT Sasha at Sunday swear in
"GOOD JOB, DAD."
The Constitution required he take the oath of office yesterday. But today is
when the American people celebrate Mr. Obama's second Inaugural.
It's also Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday. The President will honor Dr
. King by swearing in publicly with a bible that was once used by the civil
rights leader. He'll also place his hand on a bible once used by Abraham
Lincoln.
Eight-hundred thousand people are expected to pack the National Mall.
SOT Obama
"WHAT WE'RE DOING IS CELEBRATING EACH OTHER AND CELEBRATING THIS INCREDIBLE
NATION THAT WE CALL HOME."
The President and Vice President, along with their families, will begin the
day by attending church at St. Johns, across from the White House - an
inaugural tradition.
The swearing-in is followed by the big parade and the glitzy inaugural balls
.
Security is extremely tight. 13,000 military and law enforcement personnel
will watch over the proceedings.
SOT Janet Napolitano
"PROTECTING AN EVENT THIS LARGE, COMPLEX WITH THIS MANY DIFFERENT VENUES,
WITH THIS NUMBER OF PEOPLE COMING, REQUIRES A LOT OF CORDINATION AND A LOT
OF ORGANIZATION."
Overnight, Mr. Obama and the First Lady -- with supporters at an inaugural
reception -- showed off their love.
The President weighing in on his wife's new hair-do.
SOT Obama
"I LOVE HER BANGS. SHE LOOKS GOOD."
SOT Michelle
"LET ME TELL YOU, IT HAS JUST BEEN A TRUE THRILL TO WATCH THIS HANDSOME,
CHARMING INDIVIDUAL GROW INTO THE MAN AND THE PRESIDENT THAT HE IS."
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THE PRESIDENT WILL USE HIS SPEECH TODAY TO REACH OUT TO SOME OF THOSE WHO
VOTED AGAINST HIM.
IT'S EXPECTED HE'LL CALL ON PEOPLE IN WASHINGTON TO SEEK COMMON GROUND.
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Today's Weather Story
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
Through the day, we'll see a good mix of clouds with some sunshine breaking out from time to time. With an northeasterly wind flow in place, afternoon highs are still on track to climb into the upper 70s. With above average temperatures and plenty of low level moisture, there is a slim chance of a stray shower or two, but with rain prospects less than 20% much of the area will stay dry.
Changes will be coming down the pike later tonight with the arrival of a cold front. Mostly cloudy skies will remain in the forecast tonight with a few leftover clouds through mid day Tuesday. This front will sweep away the clouds and humidity, with cooler and drier air filtering down the peninsula during the afternoon.
A chilly dome of high pressure will push its way down the plains states keeping our skies mostly sunny with comfortable humidity levels. We'll even have to break out the sweaters and jackets Wednesday and Thursday morning with lows dipping into the upper 40s to lower 50s here in town. Despite lots of sunshine through the middle part of the week, afternoon highs will stay in the lower half of the 70s, with a gradual warming trend through Friday.
Another cold front is scheduled to pass through our part of the state early Saturday with a few showers and the possibility of some colder weather by Sunday. Stay tuned!
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ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT
CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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WHEN THE SUN COMES UP, AN INVESTIGATION GES UNDERWAY IN PUNTA GORDA.
OVER THE WEEKEND, AT LEAST 4 BOATS CAUGHT FIRE AT THE GATOR CREEK MARINE ON DELTONA DRIVE.
NBC-2'S CLIFTON FRENCH JOINS US NOW LIVE FROM THERE.
CLIFTON, ANY IDEA THIS MORNING ON HOW THIS FIRE STARTED?
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AN INVESTIGATOR IS COMING DOWN LATER TODAY.
BUT THE OWNER TELLS US HE DOES NOT BELIEVE THEY WERE INTENTIONALLY SET.
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TAKE A LOOK AT THIS PICTURE THOUGH.
THIS WAS A LARGE FIRE THAT ENGULFED THE FOUR BOATS THAT WERE ALL OUT OF THE WATER FOR STORAGE.
THE FIRE BROKE OUT AROUND 12:30 YESTERDAY AFTERNOON AT GATOR MARINE.
WE TALKED TO THE OWNER OF THE BUSINESS YESTERDAY WHO TOLD US HE'S GOING TO BE LOOKING AT SURVEILLANCE VIDEO TO SEE WHAT HE CAN FIGURE OUT WHILE HE CONTACTS THE OWNERS OF THESE BOATS.
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02:28 " I just feel bad for the people that own the boats, I mean I just work on them but those are their toys."
-Timothy Lisby, Gator Creek Marina
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THE FIRE MARSHALL'S OFFICE WILL IS HAVING A SPECIALIST COME OUT TODAYTO INSPECT THE BOATS TO FIND AN EXACT CAUSE OF THE FIRE.
LIVE IN PG, CF, NBC2.
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AN UNEXPECTED LOSS FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY THIS MORNING --
AFTER A TOUR DE CAPE RIDER'S DEATH.
Linda Lowe, Friend 04:25 "It breaks my heart, I'm just in shock, it's a big loss to this community."
ACCORDING TO THE CRASH REPORT -- JAMES HENEGHAN WASN'T WEARING HIS HELMET WHEN HIS FRONT TIRE HIT THE REAR TIRE OF ANOTHER RIDER.
HENEGHAN LOST CONTROL -- WAS THROWN OFF HIS BIKE AND HIT HIS HEAD.
THE OTHER BIKER INVOLVED WAS NOT HURT.
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A DEATH INVESTIGATION IS UNDERWAY THIS MORNING IN BONITA SPRINGS, AFTER A MAN FOUND A DEAD BODY IN A WOODED AREA NEAR OAKLAND DRIVE.
THIS WAS THE SCENE SATURDAY AFTER HE SPOTTEN WHAT HE SAID LOOKED LIKE A WOMAN.
L-C-S-O IS WORKING ON GETTING ALL THE DETAILS THIS MORNING.
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NEW THIS MORNING --
ATLANTA POLICE INVESTIGATE A STABBING AT THE GEORGIA DOME.
IT HAPPENED AFTER THE 49'ERS AND FALCONS GAME YESTERDAY EVENING.
OFFICIALS SAY -- A FIGHT STARTED OUT IN THE PARKING LOT OUTSIDE THE DOME.
A WITNESS TO THE STABBING SAYS THE FIGHT INVOLVED TWO FALCONS FANS. AND THAT THE VICTIM HAD HIS THROAT CUT.
ONE MAN WAS INJURED AND TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL --
HE'S IN STABLE CONDITION THIS MORNING.
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A SERIES OF 9-1-1 CALLS LANDS AN IMMOKALEE MAN IN JAIL.
COLLIER COUNTY DEPUTIES ARRESTED ALVARO FRANCISCO AFTER HE CALLED 9-1-1 TEN TIMES ASKING FOR A RIDE TO MEXICO, A FRIEND'S HOUSE, OR HIS BOSS'S HOUSE.
FRANCISCO WAS WARNED BEFORE THE ARREST, BUT KEPT CALLING.
DEPUTIES SAY IT APPEARED HE HAD BEEN DRINKING.
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ANOTHER MASSACHUSETTS CRIME LAB CHEMIST HAS BEEN ACCUSED OF TAMPERING WITH DRUG EVIDENCE.
AUTHORITIES SAY SONJA FARAK, WHO WORKS AT A LAB IN AMHERST, IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS,
REMOVED A SUBSTANCE FROM A CASE FILE.
THAT SUBSTANCE HAD TESTED POSITIVE FOR COCAINE -- AND FARAK REPLACED IT WITH ONE THAT DIDN'T.
A CHEMIST AT ANOTHER LAB WAS ACCUSED LAST YEAR OF FAKING TEST RESULTS.
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FLU SEASON HAS HIT THE COUNTRY EARLIER THAN EXPECTED AND IT'S HIT HARD.
IN TURN -- THE RED CROSS SAYS IT HAS SEEN LOWER THAN EXPECTED TURNOUT FOR BLOOD DONATIONS.
HEALTH OFFICIALS IN KANSAS SAY THERE IS AN URGENT NEED FOR O NEGATIVE AND B NEGATIVE BLOOD TYPES.
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We are in a critical need. The hospital is always needing the blood, and so we are asking anyone who is healthy right now to donate
THE RED CROSS SAYS IF YOU HAVE THE FLU, YOU SHOULD WAIT UNTIL YOU NO LONGER HAVE FLU SYMPTOMS TO DONATE.
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MAN MEETS MOTHER NATURE HEAD ON OFF THE CALIFORNIA COAST.
SURFERS RODE BREATHTAKING WAVES IN THE FAMED "MAVERICKS INVITATIONAL" SURF CONTEST IN HALF MOON BAY. SOUTH OF SAN FRANCISCO.
"PETER MEL" RODE TO THE TOP, WINNING THE COMPETITION.
WAVE FACES HAVE TO BE AT LEAST 20 FEET TO COUNT.
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THE BATMOBILE USED IN THE 1960'S TV SERIES HAS SOLD AT AUCTION FOR FOUR-POINT-SIX MILLION DOLLARS.
THE CAR WAS SOLD BY ITS CREATOR, GEORGE BARRIS, WHO DESIGNED IT BY MODIFYING A 1955 LINCOLN CONCEPT CAR.
RICK CHAMPAGNE, WHO OWNS A LOGISTICS COMPANY IN TEMPE, ARIZONA, WAS THE WINNING BIDDER.
HE SAYS HE PLANS TO KEEP THE BATMOBILE IN HIS LIVING ROOM.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
NEXT ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY --
A SEA CREATURE TRIES TO TAG ALONG FOR THE RIDE.
seal jumping aboard
COMING UP -- A LOOK AT THE FRIGHTENED FAMILIES UNINVITED GUEST.
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Weather Trends
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
Through the day, we'll see a good mix of clouds with some sunshine breaking out from time to time. With an northeasterly wind flow in place, afternoon highs are still on track to climb into the upper 70s. With above average temperatures and plenty of low level moisture, there is a slim chance of a stray shower or two, but with rain prospects less than 20% much of the area will stay dry.
Changes will be coming down the pike later tonight with the arrival of a cold front. Mostly cloudy skies will remain in the forecast tonight with a few leftover clouds through mid day Tuesday. This front will sweep away the clouds and humidity, with cooler and drier air filtering down the peninsula during the afternoon.
A chilly dome of high pressure will push its way down the plains states keeping our skies mostly sunny with comfortable humidity levels. We'll even have to break out the sweaters and jackets Wednesday and Thursday morning with lows dipping into the upper 40s to lower 50s here in town. Despite lots of sunshine through the middle part of the week, afternoon highs will stay in the lower half of the 70s, with a gradual warming trend through Friday.
Another cold front is scheduled to pass through our part of the state early Saturday with a few showers and the possibility of some colder weather by Sunday. Stay tuned!
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION PROJECT?
CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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THOUSANDS OF FOSTER CHILDREN NOW HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT FLORIDA STATE PARKS FOR FREE.
THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND STATE WELFARE OFFICIALS ARE NOW WORKING TOGETHER TO DONATE 15-THOUSAND PARK PASSES FOR FOSTER FAMILIES TO USE THIS YEAR.
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THE QUALITY OF A PLAYGROUND, VARIES BY NEIGHBORHOOD, ACCORDING TO A NEW STUDY.
RESEARCHERS IN CHICAGO RATED FIVE HUNDRED PLAYGROUNDS ON DESIGN, GROUND SURFACE, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT.
THEY FOUND AREAS OF POVERTY HAD FEWER PLAYGROUNDS AND WERE MORE LIKELY TO HAVE PLAY AREAS WITH FAILING GRADES.
THE RESEARCHERS SAY ANNUAL PLAYGROUND INSPECTIONS COULD IMPROVE THEIR SAFETY.
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OBESITY ISN'T THE ONLY POTENTIAL TOLL THAT DINNER FROM THE DRIVE-THROUGH MAY HAVE ON A PERSON'S HEALTH.
ACCORDING TO A NEW STUDY, KIDS WHO EAT LOTS OF FAST FOOD HAVE AN INCREASED RISK OF ASTHMA.
RESEARCHERS LINKED ASTHMA -- HAY FEVER AND ECZEMA TO FAST FOOD -- IN 500-THOUSANDS KIDS IN OVER 50 COUNTRIES.
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"It is an enormous survey it is quite impressive and consistent with other surveys that have been done in the past several years."
THE STUDY SAID KIDS WHO EAT FAST FOOD THREE TIMES OR MORE A WEEK HAD APPROXIMATELY 30% INCREASED RISK IN DISEASE SEVERITY.
ON THE FLIP SIDE, RESEARCHERS FOUND A REDUCTION IN SEVERITY FOR KIDS WHO ATE FRUIT AT LEAST THREE TIMES A WEEK.
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THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT IS PROVING USEFUL FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO HAVE A MEDICAL REASON NOT TO EAT FROM THE CAFETERIA MENU.
A SCHOOL IN MASSACHUSSETS REACHED AN AGREEMENT WITH THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS.
THIS IS AFTER THE SCHOOL GOT CAUGHT UP IN A DISPUTE WITH A STUDENT, WHO SAYS THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE AVAILABLE OPTIONS SHE NEEDED.
THE AGREEMENT SAYS FOOD ALLERGIES COULD CONSTITUTE A DISABILITY UNDER THE FEDERAL LAW.
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POLITICAL ANALYSTS SAY VICE-PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN MAY BE OFFERING HINTS ABOUT HIS POLITICAL FUTURE BY THE WAY HE'S CELEBRATING THE START OF HIS SECOND TERM.
DURING AN INAUGURAL EVENT IN IOWA SUNDAY --
BIDEN MISSPOKE -- TELLING THE CROWD HE WAS PROUD TO BE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
HE CORRECTED HIMSELF AND EVERYONE HAD A GOOD LAUGH.
POLLS SHOW HE WOULD BE A POPULAR CANDIDATE AMONG DEMOCRATS --
BUT NOT AS POPULAR AS SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON --WHO MAY ALSO BE CONSIDERING A RUN.
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LEGENDARY PRO BASEBALL MANAGER EARL WEAVER HAS DIED.
KNOWN AS "THE EARL OF BALTIMORE", WEAVER LED THE ORIOLES TO FOUR AMERICAN LEAGUE PENNANTS AND A WORLD SERIES TITLE.
HE PASSED AWAY SATURDAY OF AN APPARENT HEART ATTACK.
HE WAS 82 YEARS OLD.
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THIS TIME OF YEAR - MANY AMERICANS ARE FEELING STRESSED ABOUT PAYING THOSE HOLIDAY BILLS.
YOU MAY START SEEING ADS THAT CLAIM THEY CAN TURN AROUND YOUR CREDIT SCORE IN NO TIME.
BUT BE CAREFUL.
pouring out credit cards
IT COULD TURN INTO A PILE OF BROKEN DREAMS.
CUT UP CREDIT CARDS FROM PEOPLE TRYING TO TURN AROUND THEIR FINANCIAL HISTORY.
AND THERE ARE PLENTY OF PEOPLE MAKING WILD PROMISES TO FIX THEIR CREDIT, FOR A PRICE.
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"If they can make a promise to you before they look at your situation, then chances are they're not being honest with you."
THE BEST PLACE TO START IS CHECKING YOUR OWN CREDIT REPORT AND MAKE SURE IT'S ACCURATE.
IF YOU NEED HELP, CHECK OUT A CREDIT COUNSELOR WITH THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU BEFORE YOU AGREE TO SEE THEM.
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THERE'S OUTRAGE AT A MINNEAPOLIS HIGHSCHOOL, OVER A DARK-SKINNED DOLL, FOUND DANGLING FROM A NOOSE -- OVER A STAIRWELL.
ADMINISTRATORS AT THE SCHOOL SAY, FOUR STUDENTS HUNG THE DOLL, LAST WEEK.
THEY'VE SINCE BEEN PUNISHED -- BUT MANY PARENTS ARE STILL UPSET OVER THE INCIDENT.
THOSE PARENTS GATHERED AT THE SCHOOL FOR A MEETING.
THAT'S AFTER THE FIRST MEETING WAS CANCELED -- DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS.
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"That represents a lot of brutality, a lot of hate, a lot of violence. I think to some degree it's been taken very lightly."
"So whatever we can do to make it right, we have to make it right and be sensitive to each other."
A NUMBER OF STUDENTS SAY -- THE STUDENTS INVOLVED IN THE ACT -- DIDN'T NOTICE THE DOLL'S SKIN COLOR -- AND WEREN'T INTENDING TO MAKE A RACIAL STATEMENT.
ANOTHER COMMUNITY MEETING ABOUT THE DOLL-HANGING IS SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY.
SO FAR -- DISTRICT OFFICIALS HAVE NOT RELEASED DETAILS ON THE STUDENT'S PUNISHMENT.
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TAKE A LOOK AT THIS DRAMATIC VIDEO --
A MAN RUNS UP AND ATTEMPTS TO ASSISSINATE THE LEADER OF BULGARIA'S ETHNIC TURKISH PARTY.
AHMED DOHGAN WAS ADDRESSING DELEGATES -- WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURED.
LUCKILY -- THE MAN'S GAS PISTOL MISFIRED.
YOU CAN SEE, HE WAS IMMEDIATELY TAKEN DOWN BY SECURITY FORCES.
AUTHORITES SAY -- THE MAN WAS ALSO REPORTEDLY CARRYING TWO KNIVES.
IT WAS UNCLEAR HOW HE GOT PAST SECURITY TO ENTER THE HALL WHERE NEARLY THREE-THOUSAND PEOPLE WERE LISTENING TO THE SPEECH.
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AN AUSTRAILIAN FAMILY GETS AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR -- WHILE OUT ON THEIR BOAT.
nats of seal jumping aboard
THE FAMILY TOOK THIS VIDEO, JUST AS THIS SEAL COMES ABOARD.
THE FRIGHTENED FAMILY SOON REALIZES THE SEAL HAS NO INTENTIONS TO HURT THEM.
IT'S THE 1ST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED.
SOMEONE ELSE RECORDED THE SAME SEAL -- HOPPING ONBOARD.
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IF YOU NEED TO WALK OUT THE DOOR - WE CAN STILL MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN THE KNOW TODAY -
TUNE US IN ON WAVV 101.1 - WE ARE LIVE FROM 6-7!
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Full Forecast
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
Through the day, we'll see a good mix of clouds with some sunshine breaking out from time to time. With an northeasterly wind flow in place, afternoon highs are still on track to climb into the upper 70s. With above average temperatures and plenty of low level moisture, there is a slim chance of a stray shower or two, but with rain prospects less than 20% much of the area will stay dry.
Changes will be coming down the pike later tonight with the arrival of a cold front. Mostly cloudy skies will remain in the forecast tonight with a few leftover clouds through mid day Tuesday. This front will sweep away the clouds and humidity, with cooler and drier air filtering down the peninsula during the afternoon.
A chilly dome of high pressure will push its way down the plains states keeping our skies mostly sunny with comfortable humidity levels. We'll even have to break out the sweaters and jackets Wednesday and Thursday morning with lows dipping into the upper 40s to lower 50s here in town. Despite lots of sunshine through the middle part of the week, afternoon highs will stay in the lower half of the 70s, with a gradual warming trend through Friday.
Another cold front is scheduled to pass through our part of the state early Saturday with a few showers and the possibility of some colder weather by Sunday. Stay tuned!
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CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
ALL CLEAR, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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TAKE A LOOK AT THESE PEOPLE IN THE UKRAINE -- JUMPING RIGHT INTO A FREEZING BODY OF WATER.
AND IT'S ALL IN CELEBRATION OF AN ORTHODOX TRADITION -- SYMBOLIZING THE BAPTISM OF JESUS CHRIST.
FIRST THEY SAID PRAYERS TO THE CROSS-SHAPED ICE HOLE -- AND THEN, THE DIVING BEGAN.
AFTER THE ICY BATHING -- MEN IN COSSACK COSTUMES ENTERTAINED THE ONLOOKERS WITH SOME GROUP WRESTLING.
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IF YOU COULDN'T SCORE A TICKET TO THE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION -
YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE LEFT OUT IN THE COLD TODAY.
YOU CAN STREAM THE CEREMONY LIVE WITH THE INAUGURAL APP.
AND YOU'LL PROBABLY STAY WARMER THAN EVERYONE ELSE -- STANDING OUTSIDE IN WASHINGTON D.C.
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FOR ANYONE WHO'S EVER LOST A REMOTE CONTROL,
A NEW MOVEMENT IN SOFTWARE COULD BE RIGHT UP YOUR ALLEY.
THE NEXT WAVE OF INTERACTING WITH YOUR T-V, YOUR P-C, OR YOUR TABLET MAY BE AS EASY AS A HAND GESTURE.
SOFTWARE COMPANIES ARE MOVING FORWARD WITH GESTURE-CONTROL FOR HOME ELECTRONICS, GAMING, LAPTOPS, EVEN CARS.
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Think about the time you spend to look for a remote control. Instead of that, you have your hands with you all the time. You can just raise it and control the volume or browse different channels.
ONE CHALLENGE IN THE EARLY STAGES OF THE TECHNOLOGY: DIFFERENT GESTURES ACROSS DIFFERENT DEVICES FOR THE SAME ACTION, MEANING MANUFACTURERS MAY HAVE TO COME UP WITH SOME STANDARDS, DOWN THE LINE.
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TEASING GIRLS ABOUT THEIR WEIGHT HAS AN EFFECT THAT LASTS LONG AFTER THEY LEAVE THE PLAYGROUND.
IN A NEW STUDY, MORE THAN FIFTEEN HUNDRED WOMEN FILLED OUT SURVEYS DETAILING THEIR EATING BEHAVIORS AND WHETHER THEY WERE TEASED AS CHILDREN.
RESEARCHERS FOUND NEARLY HALF HAD BEEN RIDICULED BECAUSE OF THEIR WEIGHT.
THESE WOMEN WERE MORE LIKELY TO BINGE EAT, PURGE, MISUSE MEDICINE AND EXERCISE EXCESSIVELY AS YOUNG ADULTS.
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NEW THIS MORNING: GIVING CHILDREN THE D-TAP VACCINE IN THEIR THIGH,
RATHER THAN THEIR ARM, LESSENS THE CHANCE THEY WILL HAVE A REACTION.
IF THEY DO HAVE A REACTION -- IT USUALLY INVOLVES SWELLING AROUND THE INJECTION SITE.
RESEARCHERS FOUND TODDLERS GIVEN THE SHOT IN THEIR THIGH WERE NEARLY HALF AS LIKELY TO HAVE A REACTION THAT REQUIRED A VISIT TO THE DOCTOR, NURSE OR E-R.
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THE 57TH PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION. OVERNIGHT NBC DIGGING UP SOME REALLY INTERESTING FACTS YOU MAY HAVE NEVER KNOWN ABOUT THIS HISTORIC EVENT.
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PLUS, A LOT OF SPECULATION THIS MORNING ON WHAT THE FIRST LADY WILL WEAR TO THE INAUGURAL BALL TONIGHT -- WE HAVE SOME DESIGNER SKETCHES.
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PLUS,
COMING TO THE RESCUE.
HOW A GROUP OF POLICE OFFICERS GO ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY TO HELP THIS GUY.
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DAYPLANNER FORECAST REMAINS UP UNTIL COMMMERICAL BREAK - WITH TALENT TALKING UNDER WITH COVERAGE PROMISE
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HIT TIME 5:57:50 AM
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