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ANCHOR SUPERS CHINA US HACKING-SOT VO
KEY LIST TEASE THREE-2 SHOT
HEADLINES TZ3 A) SARASOTA INTERCEPTION-VO
HL1) SARASOTA INTERCEPT-TRX VOTOPS TZ3 B) CAPE FATAL CRASH-VOTOPS
HL2) FATAL CAPE CRASH-TRX VOTOPS DR. OZ LOOKLIVE TEASE-SOTTOPS
HL3) MISSOURI FIRE-TRX VOTOPS BREAKING-CLIP
BREAKING-CLIP SARASOTA INTERCEPTION 2-VOTOPS
JESSE JACKSON JR IN COURT-TRX VO SARASOTA INTERCEPTION 2-SOT VO
SARASOTA INTERCEPT 2-TRX DBX CAPE FATAL CRASH-TRX VOTOPS
SARASOTA INTERCEPT 2-SAT IRD 10 CAPE FATAL CRASH-SOT VO
SARASOTA INTERCEPT 2-VO PISTORIUS MURDER-TRX ONCAM
SARASOTA INTERCEPT 2-SOT IRD 10 PISTORIUS MURDER-PKG
SARASOTA INTERCEPT 2-SAT FLORIDA MEDICAID PRIVATIZATION-TRX ONCAM
HANCOCK FATAL ACCIDENT-TRX VOTOPS DBX SUGARY DRINKS-TRX ONCAM
HANCOCK FATAL ACCIDENT-REM JESSE JACKSON JR IN COURT-TRX VO
HANCOCK FATAL ACCIDENT-VO US TROOPS INJURED IN THAI CRASH-VOTOPS
HANCOCK FATAL ACCIDENT-SOT PENTAGON SEQUESTRATION-VOTOPS
HANCOCK FATAL ACCIDENT-REM ZUMBA PROSTITUTION-VOTOPS
GAS EXPLOSION-TRX VOTOPS OC DREW PETERSON DEVELOPMENTS-VOTOPS
GAS EXPLOSION-VO IN PLASMA NIGHTCLUB FIRE ANNIVERSARY-VOTOPS
GAS EXPLOSION-PKG POPE PENSION-TRX VO
GAS EXPLOSION-PLASMA BILLY ELLIOT IN NAPLES-TRX ONCAM
PISTORIUS TODAY-TRX ONCAM BILLY ELLIOT IN NAPLES-PKG
PISTORIUS TODAY-PKG BILLY ELLIOT IN NAPLES-ONCAM
PISTORIUS TODAY-ONCAM ADAMS FAMIILY BB MANN-VOTOPS
STOCKS-SAT LIVE TEASE FOUR-2 SHOT
GAS PRICES-CG TZ4 A) BIDEN ON GUN TALK-VO
TEASE ONE-2 SHOT TZ4 B) CHINA HACKING-VOTOPS
TZ1 A) cali shooting update-VO POLICE CHASE SENTENCING-OTS
TZ1 B) truck over bridge-VOTOPS GMA BIDEN GUNS ON FACEBOOK-ONCAM
WEATHER-STC GMA BIDEN GUNS ON FACEBOOK-PKG
MARKET WATCH-PKG CALI HEAVY SNOW-VOTOPS
CALI SHOOTING UPDATE-TRX VOTOPS FIRST ALERT FORECAST-CLIP
OH GREENHOUSE FIRE-VOTOPS FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL
FIRST ALERT FORECAST-CLIP CHINA HACKING-TRX ONCAM
FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL CHINA HACKING-PKG
GA EXECUTION HALTED-TRX VO CHINA HACKING-ONCAM
FL GOVERNOR JUDICIAL PANEL-ONCAM PARIS DIAMOND HEIST-TRX VO
EPCOT IBM EXHIBITION-ONCAM MEXICO BIRD FLU-VOTOPS
UTAH GUN LEGISLATION CONTROVERSY-ONCAM NOT SAVING ENOUGH-VOTOPS
TRUCK OVER BRIDGE-TRX VOTOPS SONY GAME CONSOLE ANNOUNCEMENT-TRX VO
TRUCK OVER BRIDGE-SOT VO COMING UP @ 4-CLIP
KID SAVES GRANDMA-NATVO A) tice exposer school response-VO
KID SAVES GRANDMA-NATVO B) apple picking warning-VOTOPS
STANFORD FUNDRAISING RECORD-ONCAM C) soldier comes home early-VOTOPS
TEASE TWO-2 SHOT JESSE JACKSON JR IN COURT-TRXVO TOPS
TZ2 A) MIAMI POLICE SHOOTOUT-VO SARASOTA INTERCEPT 2-VOTOPS
TZ2 B) CHINA HACKING-VOTOPS HANCOCK FATAL ACCIDENT-VOTOPS
MIAMI POLICE SHOOTOUT-TRX VOTOPS OC MARKET WATCH-SATLIVE
MIAMI POLICE SHOOTOUT-PKG CLOSE-3-SHOT
US TALIBAN TERROR CHARGES-ONCAM END TIME------------
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HEADLINES


NBC2 FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS AT NOON.

30 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN ARRESTED IN AN ONLINE PREDATOR STING.

THOSE ARRESTED, INCLUDE FOUR MEN FROM SOUTHWEST FLORIDA - ALL ACCUSED OF PREYING ON CHILDREN OVER THE INTERNET.

WE'LL TAKE YOU LIVE TO SARASOTA FOR NEW DETAILS.

NBC2 - ALSO - GATHERING NEW INFORMATION ON A DEADLY CAR CRASH IN CAPE CORAL.

THE ROAD IS FINALLY OPEN.

YOUR UPDATE IN A LIVE REPORT.

AND, A RAGING FIRE, AFTER AN EXPLOSION THAT FLATTENED BUILDINGS IN KANSAS CITY.

TODAY, INVESTIGATORS ARE DIGGING THROUGH THE RUBBLE, LOOKING TO FIND OUT WHAT CAUSED THE DEADLY BLAST.

THE NEWS AT NOON STARTS NOW. Return to index of stories...


HL1) SARASOTA INTERCEPT-TRX VOTOPS


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HL2) FATAL CAPE CRASH-TRX VOTOPS


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HL3) MISSOURI FIRE-TRX VOTOPS


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BREAKING-CLIP


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JESSE JACKSON JR IN COURT-TRX VO


BREAKING NEWS AT NOON - FORMER ILLINOIS CONGRESSMAN JESSE JACKSON JUNIOR HAS PLEADED GUILTY TO USING CAMPAIGN FUNDS FOR PERSONAL USE.

JACKSON AND HIS WIFE ARE IN FEDERAL COURT TODAY IN WASHINGTON DC.

WE'RE HEARING JACKSON PLEADED GUILTY TO SPENDING 750-THOUSAND DOLLARS IN CAMP-MONEY.

SANDRA JACKSON, CHARGED WITH FILING FALSE TAX RETURNS, IS SCHEDULED TO APPEAR IN FEDERAL COURT LATER TODAY.

PROSECUTORS ALLEGE THE TWO SPENT THE MONEY ON LUXURY ITEMS, MEMORABILIA AND OTHER ITEMS.

COUNT ON US TO BRING YOU NEW DEVELOPMENTS FROM THE COURTROOM. Return to index of stories...


SARASOTA INTERCEPT 2-TRX DBX


BREAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW.

PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM ONLINE PREDATORS.

THE SARASOTA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JUST WRAPPED UP A NEWS CONFERENCE, DETAILING A WEEK-LONG UNDERCOVER OPERATION.

DUBBED "OPERATION INTERCEPT 2" -- THE SWEEP NABBED PEOPLE FROM OUR AREA.

BREAKING NEW DETAILS FOR US IN SARASOTA.

NBC-2'S CHARLIE KEEKAN JOINS US LIVE.

GOOD AFTERNOON CHARLIE. Return to index of stories...


SARASOTA INTERCEPT 2-SAT IRD 10


THE WEEK LONG OPERATION ENDED LAST FRIDAY AFTER THE SHERIFFS OFFICE MADE THE ARRESTS.

ONE SUSPECT DROVE NEARLY 200 MILES TO MEET WHAT HE THOUGHT WAS A CHILD HERE HE WAS GOING TO HAVE SEX WITH. Return to index of stories...


SARASOTA INTERCEPT 2-VO


TWO OF THE MEN ARRESTED ARE FROM OUR AREA.

Robert Blackburn IS FROM FORT MYERS

AND RALPH EACHUS LIVES IN PORT CHARLOTTE.

LIKE THE OTHER 28 SUSPECTS ARRESTED, THE SHERIFF SAYS THESE MEN STARTED CHATTING WITH DETECTIVES ONLINE AND AGREED TO MEET IN PERSON THINKING THEY WERE MEETING A CHILD FOR SEX.

THE SHERIFF IS AMAZED AT THE LENGTHS THESE PEOPLE GO THROUGH TO MEET CHILDREN IN PERSON. Return to index of stories...


SARASOTA INTERCEPT 2-SOT IRD 10


Sheriff Tom Knight, Sarasota County 17 seconds

"I feel confident these individuals have done this before and haven't been caught. We didn't ask anyone to meet us, they contacted us. There is no entrapment here. This is a great case of protecting children and deterring these individual's to harm children in future.' Return to index of stories...


SARASOTA INTERCEPT 2-SAT


THE SHERIFFS OFFICE TEAMED UP WITH SEVERAL AGENCIES TO CARRY OUT THIS STING.

ALL OF THE MEN ARRESTED FACE UP TO 20 YEARS IN PRISON IF CONVICTED.

IN SARASOTA CK NBC-2. Return to index of stories...


HANCOCK FATAL ACCIDENT-TRX VOTOPS DBX


BREAKING NEWS.

POLICE CONFIRM ONE MAN WAS KILLED, ANOTHER PERSON INJURED, IN A BAD CRASH TODAY.

IT HAPPENED NEAR THE 21-HUNDRED BLOCK OF HANCOCK BRIDGE PARKWAY AROUND 7-O'CLOCK THIS MORNING.

NBC-2'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS GATHERING THE LATEST INFORMATION FOR US NOW LIVE ON THE SCENE.

CLIFTON, WHAT CAN YOU TELL US? Return to index of stories...


HANCOCK FATAL ACCIDENT-REM


ONE PERSON IS DEAD.

ANOTHER WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL.

BUT TRAFFIC IS NOW UP AND RUNNING IN THOSE WESTBOUND LANES HERE ON HANCOCK BRIDGE PARKWAY AFTER BEING CLOSED FOR NEARLY 4 AND A HALF HOURS. Return to index of stories...


HANCOCK FATAL ACCIDENT-VO


VO:

WITNESSES TELL US A MAN DRIVING A VAN WAS TRAVELING THE WRONG WAY IN THE WEST BOUND LANE WHEN HE HIT ANOTHER VAN HEAD ON.

ACCORDING TO THAT WITNESS, THE MAN LOOKED TO BE IN HIS 50'S. AND HE WAS DEAD ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER IMPACT.

A SEMI TRUCK WAS ALSO INVOLVED IN THIS ACCIDENT. BUT THOSE TWO VANS TOOK MOST OF THE DAMAGE.

OTHER WITNESSES DESCRIBED THE SOUND THIS CRASH MADE AND THE AFTERMATH THEY SAW. Return to index of stories...


HANCOCK FATAL ACCIDENT-SOT


Patt Moskal, Lives Near Accident

"It almost sounded like something hit the house or fence or something, but there was no rumble, it was a very loud thump. Very scary, that person and their family members never expected them to have a day like this, I'm sure." Return to index of stories...


HANCOCK FATAL ACCIDENT-REM


LIVE:

SOME PEOPLE WE SPOKE TO ALSO SAID THIS ROAD WAS VERY FOGGY THIS MORNING. BUT IT'S UNCLEAR IF THAT FOG HAD ANYTHING TO DO WITH THIS ACCIDENT.

AT THIS HOUR WE ARE WAITING FOR A STATEMENT FROM THE CAPE CORAL POLICE DEPARTMENT.

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GAS EXPLOSION-TRX VOTOPS OC


BREAKING NEWS WE ARE MONITORING RIGHT NOW FROM KANSAS CITY.

WE ARE GETTING INCREDIBLE PICTURES OF A FIRE IN SHOPPING COMPLEX.

THIS AFTERNOON, AN ENTIRE CITY BLOCK -- NEARLY FLATTENED.

NBC-2'S NICK CILETTI HAS BEEN MONITORING THE FEEDS FOR NEW PICTURES AND INFORMATION.

HE JOINS LIVE IN THE STUDIO WITH WHAT HE AHS UNCOVERED.

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GAS EXPLOSION-VO IN PLASMA


STACEY

RIGHT NOW.

I'M HEARING THREE PEOPLE ARE STILL IN CRITICAL CONDITION.

AND BREAKING WITHIN THE LAST FEW MINUTES -- SEARCH TEAMS SAY THEY HAVE FOUND THE BODY OF ONE PERSON THEY WERE LOOKING FOR. Return to index of stories...


GAS EXPLOSION-PKG


AN URBAN INFERNO --

RIGHT IN THE CENTER OF A BUSINESS KANSAS CITY RESTAURANT DISTRICT.

WITNESSES SAY THEY COULD SEE THE MASSIVE FIREBALL FOR MILES.

WITNESS MOS

200354 EVERYTHING SHOOK AND YOU COULD FEEL IT ALMOST AS MUCH AS YOU COULD

HEAR IT. IT WAS BY FAR THE BIGGEST EXPLOSION I'VE EVER FELT IN MY LIFE.

MORE THAN A HUNDRED FIREFIGHTERS WORKED LATE INTO THE NIGHT TUESDAY TO GET A HANDLE ON THIS BLAZE.

YOU COULD SEE SMOKE AND FLAMES SHOOTING FOR MILES.

ALL DURING ONE OF THE BUSIEST TIMES OF DAY IN THE CITY.

SOT FIRE CHIEF

225907 - THIS WAS HAPPY HOUR AT A RESTAURANT - THERE WERE PATRONS IN THE

RESTAURANT / 225755 WE ARE CONCERNED THAT THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL PEOPLE

NOT ABLE TO GET OUT OF STRUCTURE

WE'RE HEARING AT LEAST 15 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN INJURED.

3 ARE IN CRITICAL THIS AFTERNOON.

AND RIGHT NOW -- THE CAUSE IS UNDER INVESTIGATION.

EARLY SIGNS IN THIS INVESTIGATION POINT TO AN ACCIDENT INVOVLING A CONTRACTOR HITTING A NATURAL GAS LINE.

WITNESS MOS

015246 WE WERE GRABBING OUR STUFF AND THE EXPLOSION HIT - AND IT HIT YOU

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GAS EXPLOSION-PLASMA


RIGHT NOW --

I'M HEARING SEARCH CREWS AND CADVAER DOGS ARE BACK OUT AT THE SITE OF THE EXPLOSION -- SEARCHING FOR ANYONE WHO MAY STILL BE TRAPPED OR MISSING.

REPORTING LIVE IN STUDIO.

NICK CILETTI.NBC-2. Return to index of stories...


PISTORIUS TODAY-TRX ONCAM


DEVELOPING AT NOON.

SOUTH AFRICAN PARA-OLYMPIC STAR OSCAR PISTORIUS IS BACK IN COURT FOR DAY TWO OF HIS BAIL HEARING.

PROSECUTORS ARGUED WHY HE SHOULD BE DENIED BAIL AND HELD BEHIND BARS

UNTIL TRIAL.

THE DEFENSE HAS TO OUTLINE SPECIFIC REASONS WHY BAIL SHOULD BE GRANTED.

AND A DECISION IN THE MATTER COULD TAKE DAYS.

TAHMAN BRADLEY REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


PISTORIUS TODAY-PKG


PKG SCRIPT:

Oscar Pistorius arrived in court this morning for the second day of his bail

hearing.

The Paralympic champion is charged with premeditated murder in the death of

his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp, on Valentine's Day.

If convicted, he faces life in prison.

Pistorius admits shooting Steenkamp, saying he thought she was an intruder.

SOT Dan Abrams, ABC News Legal Analyst

"HE'S AFFECTIVELY ADMITTING HE SHOT AN INNOCENT PERSON. THAT PUTS HIM IN A

TOUGH SPOT LEGALLY. I'VE GOT TO BELIEVE THAT HIS BEST HOPE IS A LESSER

CHARGE INSTEAD OF AN ALL OUT NOT GUILTY VERDICT."

Today prosecutors argued Pistorious is a flight risk and should not be

granted bail.

A detective testified that Pistorious illegally possessed.38-caliber

ammunition.

At yesterday's hearing, Pistorius sobbed as his lawyers read his account of

what happened.

They were both sleeping, Pistorius wrote, when he woke up and went

onto the balcony -- when he heard a noise in the bathroom.

In the pitch dark, he grabbed his gun, rushed into the bathroom, noticed an

open window and thought an intruder was hiding in the toilet room.

Without wearing his prosthetics, he says, he fired shots through the

locked door.

But Steenkamp was in the toilet room NOT an intruder.

Prosecutors say they think the couple fought the night of the incident and

that Steenkamp fled to the bathroom to escape Pistorius.

The lead prosecutor says "she locked the door for a purpose. We'll get

to that purpose."

SOT Jill Spriggs, President, American Society of Crime Lab Directors

"FORENSIC EXPERTS WILL BE LOOKING AT A NUMBER OF THINGS IN THIS PARTICULAR

CASE. THEY WILL TAKE TRAJECTORIES TO THE HEIGHT OF THE SHOOTER." Return to index of stories...


PISTORIUS TODAY-ONCAM


TAHMAN BRADLEY REPORTING.

THE PROSECUTION BELIEVES IF THEY CAN SHOW PISTORIUS WAS IN FACT WEARING PROSTHETICS, THEY CAN PROVE THE SHOOTING WAS NOT AN ACCIDENT. Return to index of stories...


STOCKS-SAT LIVE


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GAS PRICES-CG


GAS PRICES CONTINUE TO RISE -- SOME AREAS RIGHT HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA HAVE TOPPED THE 4-DOLLAR MARK.

THE NATIONAL AVERAGE FOR A GALLON OF REGULAR IS AT 3-77

THE STATE OF FLORIDA AVERAGE IS A 3-86 -- THAT'S UP THREE CENTS OVERNIGHT.

AND HERE IN OUR AREA, WE SEE AN AVERAGE OF 3-89 -- THAT'S UP TWO CENTS OVERNIGHT. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-2 SHOT


WE HAVE SOME ANSWERS TODAY - AFTER YESTERDAY'S DEADLY SHOOTINGS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.

NEXT AT NOON - AN UPDATE ON THE MAN RESPONSIBLE FOR KILLING 3 PEOPLE, THEN TURNING THE GUN ON HIMSELF.

ALSO TODAY - NEW DETAILS AND VIDEO OF A DEADLY CRASH IN UTAH.

POLICE TODAY ARE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT CAUSED THIS TRUCK TO GO OUT OF CONTROL.

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TZ1 A) cali shooting update-VO


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TZ1 B) truck over bridge-VOTOPS


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WEATHER-STC


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


MARKET WATCH-PKG


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CALI SHOOTING UPDATE-TRX VOTOPS


WE'RE GETTING NEW INFORMATION ABOUT A DEADLY SHOOTING SPREE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.

POLICE SAY THE SUSPECT -- ALI SYED -- SHOT AND KILLED THREE PEOPLE OUT IN PUBLIC DURING THE BUSY MORNING COMMUTE IN ORANGE COUNTY.

IN THE SECOND SHOOTING, POLICE SAY THE GUNMAN ORDERED A MAN OUT OF HIS CAR AND SHOT HIM THREE TIMES IN FRONT OF HORRIFIED COMMUTERS.

THE SUSPECT TURNED THE GUN ON HIMSELF.

STILL NO WORD ON A MOTIVE. Return to index of stories...


OH GREENHOUSE FIRE-VOTOPS


FIREFIGHTERS BATTLED A MASSIVE BLAZE AT ONE OF THE COUNTRY'S LARGEST GREENHOUSE OPERATIONS.

THE FIRE AT GREEN CIRCLE GROWERS IN OBERLIN, OHIO BROKE OUT LAST NIGHT.

POWERFUL WIND GUSTS AND COLD WEATHER MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR CREWS TO KNOCK DOWN THE FLAMES.

GREEN CIRCLE GROWERS PROVIDES PLANTS TO HOME DEPOT AND WAL-MART.

THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. 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.

"Warm weather pattern"

A weakening cold front approaching our part of the state from the northwest will not bring much in the way of precipitation or even a cool down as it fades and fizzles across the area. It will bring a shift in our winds as a light breeze from the northeast develops throughout the day.

Through the afternoon we'll continue to see a mix of sun and clouds and before the day is over temperatures will have topped out in the lower 80s. Beaches and coastal areas will be a few degrees shy of the 80° mark as a seabreeze develops off the freshly chilled waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

Tonight, partly cloudy skies will remain in the forecast and overnight lows will be warmer than average as they cool into the middle 60s. Once again, patchy fog may develop by early tomorrow morning.

High pressure out in the Atlantic will take over our weather pattern once again as we round out the work week keeping us partly sunny and dry. Temperatures and humidity will continue to climb especially as we head into the weekend as daytime highs return to the middle 80s and overnight lows drop off into the upper 60s.

Next rain chance looks to be early next week with the arrival of our next cold front. Return to index of stories...


GA EXECUTION HALTED-TRX VO


A GEORGIA MAN ON DEATH ROW IS GRANTED A STAY OF EXECUTION.

WARREN LEE HILL HAD BEEN SET TO DIE YESTERDAY.

HE WAS CONVICTED IN THE 1990 BEATING DEATH OF A FELLOW INMATE.

HILL WAS ALREADY SERVING A LIFE SENTENCE FOR THE MURDER OF HIS 18 YEAR OLD GIRLFRIEND, SHOT ELEVEN TIMES BACK IN 1986.

A JUDGE GRANTED THE STAY JUST HOURS BEFORE HIS EXECUTION.

HILL'S ATTORNEYS ARGUE THEIR CLIENT IS MENTALLY DISABLED. Return to index of stories...


FL GOVERNOR JUDICIAL PANEL-ONCAM


REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP IN TALLAHASSEE WANT TO GIVE GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT MORE INFLUENCE IN THE WAY THE STATE PICKS JUDGES.

A HOUSE PANEL IS EXPECTED TO TAKE UP THE MEASURE TODAY.

THE PROPOSED HOUSE COMMITTEE BILL WOULD ALLOW THE GOVERNOR TO FIRE ANY OR ALL OF HIS OWN APPOINTEES ON ANY JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION AT ANY TIME.

A SIMILAR BILL PASSED THE HOUSE LAST YEAR BUT THE MEASURE DIED IN THE STATE SENATE. Return to index of stories...


EPCOT IBM EXHIBITION-ONCAM


SOMETHING NEW AT DISNEY!

EPCOT IS OPENING A NEW EXHIBIT FOCUSING ON THE PROCESS OF INNOVATION.

TOURISTS WILL BEGIN PASSING THROUGH THE 66-HUNDRED SQUARE-FOOT IBM THINK ATTRACTION TODAY.

THE EXHIBIT INCLUDES A 40-FOOT WALL THAT ILLUSTRATES HOW INFORMATION MOVES IN DIGITAL SYSTEMS.

I BM HAS ALSO DEVELOPED COMPANION LESSON PLANS FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, WHO VISIT THE EXHIBIT. Return to index of stories...


UTAH GUN LEGISLATION CONTROVERSY-ONCAM


SOME STATES ACROSS THE NATION ARE TAKING INITIATIVE WITH GUN LAWS FOLLOWING THE SANDY HOOK TRAGEDY.

UTAL LAWMAKERS WILL HEAR *SEVEN BILLS DEALING WITH GUNS TODAY.

ONE BILL WOULD GET RID OF THE STATE'S CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT.

ONE OF THE MOST CONTROVERSIAL PROPOSALS -- SAYS THE REGULATION OF GUNS IS RESERVED TO THE STATE.

IT GOES ON TO SAY ANY FEDERAL OFFICER ATTEMPTING TO TAKE GUNS FROM UTAH RESIDENTS CAN BE ARRESTED BY *LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT.

16 OTHER STATES HAVE INTRODUCED SIMILAR LEGISLATION IN RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S CALL FOR GUN CONTROL. Return to index of stories...


TRUCK OVER BRIDGE-TRX VOTOPS


SOME NEW VIDEO FROM PROVO UTAH - AS A DUMP TRUCK DRIVER MAKES A DEADLY MOVE, DRIVING OFF A BRIDGE IN MID-DAY TRAFFIC.

THAT DRIVER DIED ON SCENE -- AND POLICE ARE STILL TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW IT ALL HAPPENED.

THE TRUCK LANDED UPSIDE-DOWN AFTER SLAMMING INTO A GUARD RAIL. Return to index of stories...


TRUCK OVER BRIDGE-SOT VO


all we know is that when he veered there was no braking no corrections were made it was just a veer to the left until he hit the railing."

INVESTIGATORS TOOK MEASUREMENTS AND INSPECTED THE TRUCK, LOOKING FOR ANY POSSIBLE MECHANICAL PROBLEMS.

THE DRIVER COULD HAVE FALLEN ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL. Return to index of stories...


KID SAVES GRANDMA-NATVO


A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD BOY IS BEING CALLED A HERO TODAY AFTER COMING TO HIS GRANDMOTHER'S RESCUE.

HE PICKED UP THE PHONE, AND CALLED 9-1-1.

"911 this is recorded live, what is your emergency?"

Tyler: "Our gram fell on the stairs on a pile of ice"

911: "She outside now?"

Tyler: "yes"

TYLER WADE IN MASSACHUSETTS DID SOME QUICK THINKING.

IF YOU DIDN'T WUITE HEAR -- HIS GRANDMOTHER SLIPPED AND FELL ON THE ICE IN FRONT OF HER HOUSE AND SHE COULDN'T GET UP. Return to index of stories...


KID SAVES GRANDMA-NATVO


Ruth Heath: "His first words were: are you OK gram? I said: "yes, but I think I broke my arm and he said: "oh"

911: "Are you still there honey?"

Tyler: "yeah"

911: "The police should be there shortly."

TYLER'S GRANDMOTHER, RUTH, SAYS TYLER IS HER HERO.

SHE GAVE HIM A ROSE TO SAY THANK YOU. Return to index of stories...


STANFORD FUNDRAISING RECORD-ONCAM


IN THE MONEY!

A NEW RECORD IS SET FOR FUND-RAISING AT A COLLEGE.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY IS THE FIRST SCHOOL TO COLLECT MORE THAN A-BILLION DOLLARS IN A SINGLE YEAR.

HARVARD RANKS SECOND -- PULLING IN 650 MILLION.

YALE TOOK THIRD PLACE WITH 544-MILLION DOLLARS. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO-2 SHOT


A NEIGHBORHOOD ON HIGH-ALERT TODAY FOLLOWING A TERRIFYING POLICE CONFRONTATION.

MIAMI DADE POLICE EXCHANGE GUNFIRE WITH SUSPECTS.

RESIDENTS IN ONE AREA TOLD TO EVACUATE AS INVESTIGATORS CONTINUE THEIR SEARCH FOR SUSPECTS THEY SAY ARE ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

PLUS - TALK ABOUT SECURITY BREACH - EXPERTS TODAY - OPEN UP ABOUT A MASS-HACKING EFFORT OUT OF CHINA.

MAJOR U-S NETWORKS, PUBLIC *AND PRIVATE HAVE BEEN EXPOSED.

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MIAMI POLICE SHOOTOUT-TRX VOTOPS OC


POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A SHOOTING AND STANDOFF WITH SUSPECTS IN MIAMI.

THIS IS VIDEO FROM OVERNIGHT.

ONE SUSPECT IS IN CUSTODY RIGHT NOW.

REPORTER STEVE LITZ HAS REACTION FROM NEIGHBORS. SOME WHO WERE DISPLACED OVERNIGHT BECAUSE OF THE SHOOTING. Return to index of stories...


MIAMI POLICE SHOOTOUT-PKG


Police sped quickly to this west Kendall neighborhood.

When they arrived they immediately set up a perimeter.

The idea was to Keep the suspects contained, and keep residents out of this area.

This man was told to get out of his house.

"I don't know where I'm going to stay when the police told me we're going to pick you up here, I wait."

"We can't go that way we can't go that way"

Ashley diaz, like dozens of people, can't get into their homes.

They're waiting in parking lots, hanging out near their cars, Some fear this long night could stretch into an even longer morning.

"They just stopped us and they didn't let us by because you can't get there til later."

"I was coming back from Target coming that way and everything was just blocked so I had to come inside the gas station and I've been here ever since."

While these people are stuck outside, others are trapped inside their homes, told to shelter in place while police search for the suspects.

Yes some are inconvenienced, but for others safety is the priority.the farther away from the activity the better.

"you never know when like a loose bullet is going to go flying by and you never know when it's your time to go, it's kind of scary you know."

"This is where I live.and it's just not safe anymore, people have kids in this area.it's not right." Return to index of stories...


US TALIBAN TERROR CHARGES-ONCAM


THE LEADER OF A MIAMI MOSQUE TAKES THE WITNESS STAND FOR A SECOND DAY IN HIS TRIAL.

KAFIZ KHAN IS ACCUSED OF FUNNELING CASH TO THE TALIBAN NETWORK IN PAKISTAN.

HE DENIES THE ACCUSATIONS.

HOWEVER, PROSECUTORS SAY THE 77-YEAR-OLD CLERIC FUNNELED AT LEAST 50-THOUSAND DOLLARS TO THE TERROR ORGANIZATION.

KHAN CLAIMS THE MONEY WAS FOR THE POOR AND HIS EXTENDED FAMILY.

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CHINA US HACKING-VO


THE WHITE HOUSE IS PROPOSING NEW AGGRESSIVE RESPONSES TO THE THEFT OF U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA AND CORPORATE SECRETS AFTER A MAJOR SUSPECTED HACKING PLOT FROM CHINA

AN INTENSIVE INVESTIGATION LEADS OFFICIALS HERE -- TO A DREARY-LOOKING 12-STORY OFFICE BUILDING IN SHANGHAI.

ACCORDING TO A NEW REPORT, IT HOUSES PART OF A SHADOWY CHINESE MILITARY UNIT, RESPONSIBLE FOR THOUSANDS OF HACKS INTO AMERICAN BUSINESSES AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.

SECURITY FIRM 'MANDIANT', SAYS THE GROUP GOES BY DISCREET CODE-NAMES LIKE 'UNIT 6-1-3-9-8'. IS NICKNAMED THE 'COMMENT CREW'. AND IS A SECRET DIVISION OF THE CHINESE MILITARY.

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CHINA US HACKING-SOT VO


"What are they stealing?

"That's a great question. And it actually sorta depends on industry. But at the end of the day it's hard to eliminate anything. It's word documents, power-point documents, e-mail, PDF documents, Excel spread-sheets."

MANDIANT C-E-O KEVIN MANDIA SAYS CHINESE HACKERS IN GENERAL- HE WOULDN'T SAY THIS SPECIFIC UNIT- HAVE TARGETED VITAL AMERICAN SERVICES -- LIKE ELECTRICAL GRIDS AND SWITCHERS, OIL AND GAS FACILITIES, AND WATER-TREATMENT PLANTS.

SECURITY EXPERTS SAY OPERATIVES USE WHAT IS CALLED "SPEAR-PHISHING" -- AN E-MAIL SENT TO A COMPANY OFFICIAL MASKED AS SOMETHING THE RECIPIENT MIGHT OPEN.

THE VICTIM OPENS AN ATTACHMENT OR ZIP-FILE, AND THEIR COMPUTER'S INFECTED.

THE CHINESE FLAT-OUT DENIES ANY OF THE ACCUSATIONS.

STILL -- OFFICIALS SAY MORE EVIDENCE WILL LIKELY COME TO LIGHT. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-2 SHOT


KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE.

NEW TODAY - NBC2 HAS DEVELOPING DETAILS ON AN UNDERCOVER OPERATION OUT OF SARASOTA THAT NETTED A GROUP OF FOLKS - ACCUSED OF GOING AFTER KIDS, ON THE INTERNET.

WE'LL ALSO HAVE AN UPDATE ON A MORNING CRASH IN CAPE CORAL, THAT LEFT LEFT ONE PERSON DEAD.

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TZ3 A) SARASOTA INTERCEPTION-VO


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TZ3 B) CAPE FATAL CRASH-VOTOPS


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DR. OZ LOOKLIVE TEASE-SOTTOPS


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BREAKING-CLIP


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SARASOTA INTERCEPTION 2-VOTOPS


BREAKING NEWS AT NOON.

TWO LOCAL MEN ARE FACING CHARGES IN A WEEK LONG OPERATION

TARGETING MEN TRYING TO MEET CHILDREN FPR SEX IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

THE SARASOTA SHERIFF SAYS 30 MEN WERE ARRESTED FOR CHATTING WITH DETECTIVES

ONLINE THINKING THEY WERE MEETING A CHILD FOR SEX. Return to index of stories...


SARASOTA INTERCEPTION 2-SOT VO


This is a great case of protecting children and deterring these individual's to harm children in future.

ALL OF THE MEN ARRESTED FACE UP TO 20 YEARS IN PRISON IF CONVICTED. Return to index of stories...


CAPE FATAL CRASH-TRX VOTOPS


BREAKING NEWS AT NOON.

WESTBOUND LANES ARE STILL CLOSED ON HANCOCK BRIDGE PARKWAY BECAUSE OF A DEADLY CAR CRASH THIS MORNING.

IT HAPPENED IN THE 21-HUNDRED BLOCK AT AROUND 7.

A MAN DRIVING A VAN WAS TRAVELING THE WRONG WAY IN THE WEST BOUND LANE WHEN HE HIT ANOTHER VAN HEAD ON.

THE MAN TRAVELING THE WRONG WAY WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT THE SCENE.

ANOTHER WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. Return to index of stories...


CAPE FATAL CRASH-SOT VO


Patt Moskal, Lives Near Accident

"It almost sounded like something hit the house or fence or something, but there was no rumble, it was a very loud thump. Very scary, that person and their family members never expected them to have a day like this, I'm sure."

THE NAMES OF THE VICTIMS HAVE NOT BEEN RELEASED.

THE CRASH IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION. Return to index of stories...


PISTORIUS MURDER-TRX ONCAM


A TEARFUL OSCAR PISTORIUS RETURNED TO COURT THIS MORNING

FOR DAY TWO OF HIS BOND HEARING.

IT WILL STILL BE ANOTHER DAY UNTIL WE'LL FIND OUT

IF HE'LL BE RELEASED FROM CUSTODY ON BAIL.

MEANWHILE -- NEW DETAILS HAVE EMERGED ABOUT THE NIGHT HE IS ACCUSED

OF KILLING HIS GIRLFRIEND IN COLD BLOOD.

N-B-C'S MICHELLE KOSINSKI HAS MORE. Return to index of stories...


PISTORIUS MURDER-PKG


-- PKG --

Today, comes stunning detail:

The chief police investigator says they have witness statements. From a woman who says she heard what sounded like fighting coming from the home for a full hour, between 2 and 3 o'clock that morning-- then, heard gunshots.

Though the defense pointed out, she lives nearly 2 thousand feet away.

And, another witness, who claims he heard gunshots-- looked out his window to see lights ON at Pistorius' house. Then heard a woman scream 2 or three times, he says-- followed, by another few gunshots.

Police also said they found STEROIDS.

His defense quickly countered that was merely an herbal remedy-- forcing police to concede it might NOT have been testosterone.

The investigator says Pistorius would have had to walk down a 23 foot hallway, go INTO the bathroom, and shoot at an ANGLE through a door to the toilet-- from a distance of 5 feet away.

And, that he would have had his prosthetic legs ON, because the bulletholes were high on the door, with a DOWNward trajectory-- Pistorius had said his legs were OFF.

According to HIS version of events-- Pistorius says he awoke in the middle of the night to get a fan from his balcony, when he heard a noise in the bathroom.

"I felt a sense of terror rushing over me. felt extremely vulnerable, I knew I had to protect Reeva and myself.

I grabbed my 9mm pistol from underneath my bed.screamed words to the effect for him/them to get out of my house and for Reeva to phone the police. It was pitch dark in the bedroom and I thought Reeva was in bed."

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FLORIDA MEDICAID PRIVATIZATION-TRX ONCAM


BREAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW THAT COULD AFFECT THE WAY YOU ACCESS HEALTH CARE.

3-MILLION MEDICAID PATIENTS IN FLORIDA COULD SOON BE SHIFTED TO HEALTH PLANS THAT ARE MAMNAGED BY *PRIVATE, FOR-PROFIT PROVIDERS.

FEDERAL OFFICIALS SAY THEY WILL LIKELY APPROVE THE STATE OF FLORIDA'S REQUEST TO MOVE MEDICAID PATIENTS INTO PRIVATE CARE PROGRAMS.

THE STATE HAS BEEN NEGOTIATING THE BILL SINCE IT PASSED IN 2011.

PROPONENTS OF THE BILL SAY THE 21-BILLION-DOLLAR BILL WOULD SAVE THE STATE MONEY IN THE LONG RUN. Return to index of stories...


SUGARY DRINKS-TRX ONCAM


NEW AT NOON - AN NBC2 UPDATE ON NEW YORK'S BAN ON SUGARY DRINKS.

TODAY - SODA MAKERS AND SELLERS ARE IN COURT TRYING TO DELAY ENFORCEMENT OF NEW YORK CITY'S FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND EFFORT TO LIMIT THE SIZE OF SUGARY DRINKS.

THE AMERICAN BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION AND OTHER GROUPS ARE FACING OFF WITH CITY OFFICIALS IN A MANHATTAN COURTROOM.

BACK IN SEPTEMBER - IT WAS DECIDED BARS, RESTAURANTS, DELIS AND SOME OTHER EATERIES COULD NO LONGER SELL SUGARY DRINKS IN CUPS OR CONTAINERS BIGGER THAN 16 OUNCES.

THAT RULE - SET TO TAKE EFFECT MARCH 12. Return to index of stories...


JESSE JACKSON JR IN COURT-TRX VO


BREAKING NEWS AT NOON - FORMER ILLINOIS CONGRESSMAN JESSE JACKSON JUNIOR HAS PLEADED GUILTY TO USING CAMPAIGN FUNDS FOR PERSONAL USE.

JACKSON AND HIS WIFE ARE IN FEDERAL COURT TODAY IN WASHINGTON DC.

WE'RE HEARING JACKSON PLEADED GUILTY TO SPENDING 750-THOUSAND DOLLARS IN CAMP-MONEY.

SANDRA JACKSON, CHARGED WITH FILING FALSE TAX RETURNS, IS SCHEDULED TO APPEAR IN FEDERAL COURT LATER TODAY.

PROSECUTORS ALLEGE THE TWO SPENT THE MONEY ON LUXURY ITEMS, MEMORABILIA AND OTHER ITEMS.

COUNT ON US TO BRING YOU NEW DEVELOPMENTS FROM THE COURTROOM. Return to index of stories...


US TROOPS INJURED IN THAI CRASH-VOTOPS


FIVE U-S MILITARY PERSONNEL WERE INJURED AFTER THEIR HELICOPTER CRASHED TODAY IN THAILAND.

THE U-S EMBASSY SAID THE "SEA KNIGHT" HELICOPTER EXPERIENCED A HARD LANDING DURING A JOINT EXERCISE WITH THAI FORCES.

SEVEN PEOPLE WERE ON BOARD.

NO WORD ON THEIR CONDITION.

THE INCIDENT IS NOW UNDER INVESTIGATION. Return to index of stories...


PENTAGON SEQUESTRATION-VOTOPS


WITH THE AUTOMATIC SPENDING CUTS OF SEQUESTRATION LOOMING -- THE PENTAGON WILL NOTIFY CONGRESS TODAY OF ITS PLAN TO FURLOUGH CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES.

IF SEQUESTRATION KICKS IN --

-- MORE THAN 700-THOUSAND CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES OF THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT WOULD BE REQUIRED TO TAKE ONE DAY OFF PER WEEK WITHOUT PAY --- THE EQUIVALENT OF A 20-PERCENT PAY CUT.

FURLOUGH NOTICES ARE EXPECTED TO BE SENT OUT ON MARCH 23rd. THE ACTUAL FURLOUGHS WOULD BEGIN ON APRIL 22nd. Return to index of stories...


ZUMBA PROSTITUTION-VOTOPS


AN UPDATE NOW ON THE ZUMBA PROSECUTION SCANDAL.

JURY SELECTION TODAY IN THE TRIAL OF AN INSURANCE AGENT IN MAINE.

HE ALLEGEDLY HELPED A FITNESS INSTRUCTOR USE HER ZUMBA STUDIO AS A FRONT FOR PROSTITUTION.

THE PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN DELAYED BY TWO APPEALS TO THE STATE SUPREME COURT, WHICH UPHELD THE DISMISSAL OF 46 COUNTS AGAINST THE DEFENDANT.

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DREW PETERSON DEVELOPMENTS-VOTOPS


THE LEAD ATTORNEY FOR DREW PETERSON --- IN THE EX-COP'S MURDER TRIAL --- IS NOW ON THE HOT SEAT.

AT A HEARING TUESDAY, JOEL BRODSKY WAS ACCUSED OF BOTCHING THE TRIAL THAT ENDED IN A CONVICTION FOR PETERSON.

HE'S ACCUSED IN THE 2004 MURDER OF HIS THIRD WIFE, KATHLEEN SAVIO.

PETERSON'S CURRENT ATTORNEY --- WHO WORKED WITH BRODSKY LAST YEAR --- SAYS BRODSKY "SINGLE-HANDEDLY" LOST THE TRIAL, AND NOW THEY WANT A NEW ONE.

IF THE MOTION IS REJECTED THE JUDGE COULD SENTENCE PETERSON IMMEDIATELY. UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 60-YEARS IN PRISON.

THE HEARINGS CONTINUE TODAY. Return to index of stories...


NIGHTCLUB FIRE ANNIVERSARY-VOTOPS


TODAY MARKS THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF ONE OF AMERICA'S DEADLIEST NIGHTCLUB FIRES.

TEN YEARS AGO "THE STATION" NIGHTCLUB IN WEST WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND KILLED 100 CONCERT-GOERS AND INJURED ABOUT 200 OTHERS.

THE BAND "GREAT WHITE" HAD JUST STARTED ITS SHOW, WHEN PART OF ITS PYROTECHNICS DISPLAY SET FIRE TO SOUNDPROOFING FOAM BEHIND THE STAGE.

FAST-MOVING FLAMES, A LACK OF SPRINKLERS, AND AN OVERCROWDED CLUB PROVED TO BE A DEADLY COMBINATION. Return to index of stories...


POPE PENSION-TRX VO


WHEN POPE BENEDICT THE 16TH'S RESIGNATION TAKES EFFECT IN EIGHT DAYS, SO TOO WILL HIS PAPAL PENSION.

HE WILL RECEIVE ABOUT 35-HUNDRED DOLLARS PER MONTH.

THAT'S WHAT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH TYPICALLY OFFERS RETIRED BISHOPS.

THE VATICAN HAS NOT DISCLOSED ANY OTHER FINANCIAL DETAILS.

THE LONDON TELEGRAPH REPORTS THE RETIRED POPE WILL HOLD THE TITLE BISHOP EMERITUS OF ROME.

VATICAN OFFICIALS HAVE ALSO SAID HE WILL RESUME USE OF HIS GIVEN NAME, JOSEPH RATZINGER. Return to index of stories...


BILLY ELLIOT IN NAPLES-TRX ONCAM


THROUGH THE SOLES OF HIS FEET, A YOUNG BOY DISCOVERS HIS DREAM.

THE TONY AWARD WINNING BROADWAY MUSICAL "BILLY ELLIOT" TAKES THE STAGE THIS WEEK AT THE PHILHARMONIC CENTER IN NAPLES.

ONLY NBC2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK HAS THE BACK STAGE PASS INTO THE HEART-WARMING TALE. Return to index of stories...


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NATS of musical

IT'S A STORY OF A YOUNG BOY ON A JOURNEY TO MAKE HIS DREAMS COME TRUE.

"going against the odds and doing something you want to do."

AMIST THE 1984 COLE MINERS STRIKE, 11 YEAR-OLD BILLY PLAYED BY NOAH PARETS DISCOVERS HIS TALENT IN A SURPRISING PLACE A BALLET CLASS--

"Thats the one thing he learns to love. He has this hidden talent for it."

A TALENT SPOTTED MRS. WILKINSON-- AN IMPERFECT CYNICAL DANCE TEACHER.

"It's inspiring for her too- she sees her life blossom when she sees this kid come in and she realizes, he's got something."

THAT SOMETHING, BEING DANCE-- IN OUR OUR BEHIND THE SCENES EXCLUSIVE LOOK WE SEE WHAT THAT ENTAILS.

FROM SLIPPERS TO TAP SHOES TO BALLET SHOES. ONE PAIR MADE TO FIT INSIDE ANOTHER

"We put our ballet shoes inside these ones. We actually call it burrito-ing our shoes."

EVERY TECHNIQUE DESIGNED WITH A PURPOSE MAKE FOOTWORK COME TO LIFE.

A MUSICAL THAT LEAVES WALKING AWAY WITH A MESSAGE THAT NO DREAM IS EVER TOO BIG.

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BILLY ELLIOT IN NAPLES-ONCAM


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ADAMS FAMIILY BB MANN-VOTOPS


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TEASE FOUR-2 SHOT


NEXT AT NOON -- VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN, TAKING A LEAD ROLE ON PREVENTING GUN VIOLENCE.

HE MADE HIMSELF AVAILABLE ONLINE TO TAKE QUESTIONS ON FACEBOOK.

AND IN TRUE "BIDEN" FORM - IT GOT INTERESTING.

WE'LL EXPLAIN.

PLUS.

WE'RE MONITORING THE CYBER SECURITY THREAT.

NEW INFORMATION IS COMING OUT ABOUT A MASSIVE EFFORT ON THE PART OF THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT TO HACK NETWORKS IN THE UNITED STATES.

---WHAT EXPERTS SAY THEY'RE AFTER, AND HOW THEY ARE GETTING IN.

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TZ4 A) BIDEN ON GUN TALK-VO


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TZ4 B) CHINA HACKING-VOTOPS


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POLICE CHASE SENTENCING-OTS


A CLEARWATER MAN WILL SPEND NINE YEARS IN PRISON AND LOSE HIS DRIVERS LICENSE FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE

THE MAN LED POLICE ON A CHASE WITH HIS TODDLER IN THE BACK SEAT.

THE CHASE ENDED IN A CRASH WITH A PUBLIC TRANSIT BUS.

THE CHILD WAS OK.

HOWEVER, A PASSENGER WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WITH SERIOUS INJURIES.

22-YEAR-OLD DEON MIMS PLEADED GUILTY TO MULTIPLE CHARGES, INCLUDING FLEEING, D-U-I WITH PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND CHILD ABUSE. Return to index of stories...


GMA BIDEN GUNS ON FACEBOOK-ONCAM


VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN UNPLUGGED.

AS PART OF HIS LEADING ROLE IN THE PRESIDENT'S EFFORTS TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE, HE WAS

TAKING QUESTIONS YESTERDAY FROM READERS OF PARENTS MAGAZINE.

REPORTER JON KARL WAS LISTENING IN -- AND READERS PERHAPS GOT A LITTLE MORE THAN THEY BARGAINED FOR. Return to index of stories...


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HERE'S A SIDE OF JOE BIDEN YOU DON'T SEE EVERY DAY:

BIDEN SOT: BUY A SHOTGUN! BUY A SHOTGUN!

HE WASN'T DOING A COMMERCIAL FOR HIS FAVORITE GUN SHOP HE WAS RESPONDING TO

ONLINE QUESTIONS FROM PARENTS MAGAZINE.

AND HE SEEMED TO GET A LITTLE RATTLED WHEN SOME OF THE QUESTIONS CAME FROM

PEOPLE UNHAPPY WITH THE PRESIDENT'S GUN PROPOSALS.

MODERATOR: DO YOU BELIEVE BANNING CERTAIN WEAPONS AND HIGH-CAPACITY

MAGAZINES WILL MEAN THAT LAW ABIDING CITIZENS WILL THEN BECOME EVEN MORE OF

A TARGET FOR CRIMINALS AS WE WILL HAVE NO WAY TO SUFFICIANTLY PROTECT

OURSELVES

BIDEN SOT: 1/8LAUGHING 3/8 IS THIS PARENTS MAGAZINE?

MODERATOR: IT IS.

BIDEN SOT: I HAVE PARENTS MAGAZINE IN MY HOME. I'VE NEVER HEARD ANYBODY

FROM PARENTS MAGAZINE ASK THESE KINDS OF QUESTIONS. /CU/ WHAT'S HER NAME?

MODERATOR: KATE

BIDEN SOT: KATE, IF YOU WANT TO PROTECT YOURSELF, GET A DOUBLE BARREL

SHOTGUN HAVE THE SHELLS OF THE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

THE VICE PRESIDENT SAID IT IS EXACTLY WHAT HE TOLD HIS WIFE TO DO

BIDEN SOT: I SAID, JILL, IF THERE IS EVERY A PROBLEM, JUST WALK OUT ON THE

BALCONY HERE, PUT THAT DOUBLE BARRELED SHOT OUT AND FIRE TWO BLASTS OUTSIDE

THE HOUSE. I PROMISE YOU WHOEVER IS COMING IN IS GOING TO -- YOU DON'T NEED

AN AR-15. IT'S HARDER TO AIM, IT'S HARDER TO USE AND IN FACT, YOU DON'T

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CALI HEAVY SNOW-VOTOPS


JON KARL REPORTING.

TAKE A LOOK AT HIS - FIRST SNOW -- NOW RAIN.

A STORM DUMPED HEAVY SNOW ON THE SACRAMENTO AREA AND THE MOUNTAINS NORTH OF THE CITY.

IT MADE A MESS OF ROADS.

NOW THE REGION WILL HAVE TO DEAL WITH HEAVY RAIN.

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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.

"Warm weather pattern"

A weakening cold front approaching our part of the state from the northwest will not bring much in the way of precipitation or even a cool down as it fades and fizzles across the area. It will bring a shift in our winds as a light breeze from the northeast develops throughout the day.

Through the afternoon we'll continue to see a mix of sun and clouds and before the day is over temperatures will have topped out in the lower 80s. Beaches and coastal areas will be a few degrees shy of the 80° mark as a seabreeze develops off the freshly chilled waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

Tonight, partly cloudy skies will remain in the forecast and overnight lows will be warmer than average as they cool into the middle 60s. Once again, patchy fog may develop by early tomorrow morning.

High pressure out in the Atlantic will take over our weather pattern once again as we round out the work week keeping us partly sunny and dry. Temperatures and humidity will continue to climb especially as we head into the weekend as daytime highs return to the middle 80s and overnight lows drop off into the upper 60s.

Next rain chance looks to be early next week with the arrival of our next cold front. Return to index of stories...


CHINA HACKING-TRX ONCAM


DEVELOPING NEW - THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES AGGRESSIVE STEPS TODAY - TO DEAL WITH AN INCREASE OF CYBER ATTACKS LINKED TO THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT.

THE WHITE HOUSE BELIEVES THE CHINESE ARE TRYING TO CAUSE MASS CHAOS HERE.

NBC'S ANDREA MITCHELL REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


CHINA HACKING-PKG


An intensive hunt has zeroed in on this Shanghai nondescript neighborhood and finally - this 12 story building - the source of thousands of cyber-attacks against 141 U.S. companies spanning 20 industries.

According to a new report - confirmed by U.S. intelligence - it is the headquarters of

Unit 61398: the cyber-warriors for China's People's Liberation Army:

I THINK IT WAS TIME TO LET THE WORLD KNOW - ITS ACTUALLY NOT JUST CHINA - ITS THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT THAT IS SANCTIONING THESE ATTACKS

Among the targets of China's hackers - America's very infrastructure,

NOW OUR ENEMIES ARE ALSO SEEKING THE ABILITY TO SABOTAGE OUR POWER GRID, OUR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, OUR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS.

Other targets of Chinese hackers - the news media, including the new york times, the washington post, and wall street journal - and familiar brands like Coca Cola - Facebook - and now, Apple.

The hackers have user names like UglyGorilla - and DOTA - according to this instructional video from MANDIANT, the computer security firm that did the study:

NAT SOT "HERE WE SEE DOTA LOGGING INTO ONE OF HIS OPERATIONAL EMAIL ACCOUNTS.

The attackers penetrate a company's computers - by sending deceptive e-mails, tricking users into clicking on a malicious link to a phony website so they can steal confidential files, routing them back to Shanghai -.

WHEN THESE COMPANIES ARE ENGAGING IN BUSINESS IN CHINA, THEY REALLY ARE GOING UP AGAINST THE FULL PANOPLY OF RESOURCES OF THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT.

The President has himself complained about China's cyber-attacks - and officials say - got nowhere. Even this week - China's government again denied responsibility for the attacks. Return to index of stories...


CHINA HACKING-ONCAM


ANDREA MITCHELL REPORTING.

COMPUTER EXPERTS SAY MOST COMPANIES ARE AFRAID IF THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT THE HACKING - THEY'LL LOSE ACCESS TO BILLIONS OF DOLLARS OF BUSINESS IN CHINA. Return to index of stories...


PARIS DIAMOND HEIST-TRX VO


DEVELOPING NEWS RIGHT NOW.

A DE BEERS JEWELRY STORE HOUSED INSIDE A CENTRAL PARIS DEPARTMENT STORE WAS ROBBED BY TWO ARMED MEN YESTERDAY

THE ROBBERY HAPPENED ONLY A FEW HOURS AFTER A MAJOR ROBBERY AT BRUSSELS AIRPORT.

POLICE SAY THE THIEVES IN PARIS GOT AWAY WITH SEVERAL MILLION DOLLARS WORTH OF DIAMONDS.

IT'S UNCLEAR IF THE ROBBERY IS CONNECTED TO THE ONE IN BRUSSELS.

MASKED GUNMEN BROKE THROUGH A FENCE AND STOLE DIAMONDS WORTH TENS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS WAITING TO BE LOADED ON TO A WAITING PASSENGER PLANE. Return to index of stories...


MEXICO BIRD FLU-VOTOPS


AUTHORITIES IN MEXICO ARE TAKING STEPS TO LIMIT A BIRD FLU OUTBREAK.

THE VIRUS HAD BEEN DETECTED AT A DOZEN FARMS OWNED BY ONE COMPANY.

MORE THAN 35-THOUSAND BIRDS HAVE BEEN SLAUGHTERED AND MORE THAN 650-THOUSAND VACCINATED.

A QUARANTINE HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED AROUND THE PROPERTIES.

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS REPORT THE COMPANY INVOLVED HAD TAKEN ALL THE PROPER STEPS TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF THE VIRUS. Return to index of stories...


NOT SAVING ENOUGH-VOTOPS


A NEW WORLDWIDE STUDY SUGGESTS MOST ADULTS ARE *NOT* PUTTING AWAY ENOUGH FOR RETIREMENT.

THE STUDY COMMISSIONED BY H-S-B-C FOUND MORE THAN HALF OF THE WORLD'S WORKING POPULATION IS NOT PREPARING ADEQUATELY FOR RETIREMENT.

NEARLY ONE IN FIVE WORKERS AREN'T SAVING *ANYTHING* AT ALL.

THE SURVEY FOUND MOST BLAME THE DAILY COST OF LIVING AS THE BIGGEST REASON FOLKS CAN'T AFFORD TO SAVE. Return to index of stories...


SONY GAME CONSOLE ANNOUNCEMENT-TRX VO


SONY IS PREPARING FOR A MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY.

ALTHOUGH, SONY HAS KEPT A LID ON THEIR PLANS FOR A PRODUCT LAUNCH.IT'S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED TO BE THE UNVEILING OF A NEW PLAYSTATION.

UNNAMED SOURCES BELIEVE THE NEXT GENERATION OF PLAYSTATION WILL HAVE NEW ENHANCEMENTS INCLUDING THE ABILITY TO PLAY GAMES STREAMED OVER THE INTERNET AS WELL AS GAMES STORED ON DISCS.

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COMING UP @ 4-CLIP


IN LEE COUNTY, DEPUTIES ARE ON THE HUNT FOR A MAN, THEY SAY IS EXPOSING HIMSELF TO CHILDREN.

ONE GIRL SAW HIM TOUCHING HIMSELF OUTSIDE A CHURCH IN TICE.

FIRST AT FOUR- NBC-2 CONFIRMS TICE ELEMENTARY IS NOW TAKING NEW STEPS TO PROTECT STUDENTS.

HAVE YOU HEARD OF "APPLE-PICKING?"

WE'RE NOT TALKING ABOUT THE FRUIT.

INSTEAD - WE'LL EXPLAIN HOW CRIMINALS ARE TARGETING IPHONE OWNERS - PUTTING YOUR SAFETY AT RISK.

PLUS - GRAB THE TISSUES.

A MILITARY DAD COMES HOME EARLY TO SURPRISE HIS TWO SONS.

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JESSE JACKSON JR IN COURT-TRXVO TOPS


HERE'S A LOOK BACK AT OUR TOP STORIES.

FORMER U-S REPRESENTATIVE JESSE JACKSON JR. AND HIS WIFE, SANDRA, ARE PLEADING GUILTY TODAY.

THEY'VE WORKED OUT A DEAL WITH FEDERAL PROCECUTORS.

JACKSON JR. HAS PLEADED GUILTY TO CONSPIRACY, AFTER PROCECUTORS SAY THE COUPLE SPENT 750-THOUSAND-DOLLARS IN CAMPAIGN FUNS FOR PERSON ITEMS.

HIS WIFE HAS PLEADED GUILTY TO FILING FALSE TAX RETURNS.

THEY FACE MAXIMUM PENALTIES OF SEVERAL YEARS IN PRISON. Return to index of stories...


SARASOTA INTERCEPT 2-VOTOPS


HERE AT HOME--

DEPUTIES IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY WRAP UP A WEEK-LONG UNDERCOVER OPERATION TO CATCH CHILD PREDATORS.

THE STING WAS DUBBED "OPERATION INTERCEPT 2"

DEPUTIES ARRESTED 28 PEOPLE WHO MADE ARRANGEMENTS ONLINE TO HAVE SEX WITH CHILDREN.

TWO OF THE SUSPECTS ARE FROM OUR AREA.

ROBERT BLACKBURN IS FROM FORT MYERS

AND RALPH EACHUS LIVES IN PORT CHARLOTTE.

ALL OF THE MEN ARRESTED FACE UP TO 20 YEARS IN PRISON IF CONVICTED. Return to index of stories...


HANCOCK FATAL ACCIDENT-VOTOPS


ONE PERSON IS DEAD, OTHER INJURED IN A BAD CRASH THIS MORING IN CAPE CORAL

IT HAPPENED NEAR THE 21-HUNDRED BLOCK OF HANCOCK BRIDGE PARKWAY AROUND 7-O'CLOCK THIS MORNING.

THE CRASH SHUT DOWN WESTBOUND TRAFFIC FOR MORE THAN 4 HOURS.

BUT HAS SINCE BEEN CLEARED.

THE CAPE CORAL POLICE DEPARTMENT IS EXPECT TO RELEASE A STATEMENT.

COUNT ON US TO BRING YOU THOSE DETAILS. Return to index of stories...


MARKET WATCH-SATLIVE


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CLOSE-3-SHOT


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