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RIGHT NOW ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY --
RAIN ON THE RADAR AS YOUR WAKE UP.
CHIEF METEOROLOGIST HALEY WEBB IS TRACKING MORNING SHOWERS IN YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST.
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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.
SOME SHOWERS STICK AROUND
Showers moved into Southwest Florida yesterday from the Gulf of Mexico. A few showers continue to move into the area this morning. Through the day, we'll see mostly to partly cloudy skies. There will still be some showers off and on through the day, but it now looks that the wettest of this weather is what came Monday afternoon and evening. Even with plenty of cloud cover today, winds from the south will help us to warm into the mid 80s. As we head into tomorrow, we'll see our rain chances going back up as a cold front approaches. This front will likely stall over or very near Southwest Florida. With that front moving in, there will be plenty of moisture and enough instability in the atmosphere for us to see more showers and even a thunderstorm, along with increasing cloud cover. By Thursday morning, the rain chances will taper off, and we'll be slightly cooler behind the front with highs topping out near 80 degrees. Another cold front is on the way as we head toward Sunday into Monday. Right now I am thinking the better rain chance with this front will wait until Monday, but there could be showers moving in again as early as Sunday evening.
NOW WE'RE GOING TO SEND IT OVER TO SAVANNAH GUTHRIE IN NEW YORK --
WITH MORE ON THE POPE'S BIG DAY IN ROME
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OF COURSE WE WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE LIVE UPDATES THROUGHOUT THE MORNING ON THE POPE'S INSTALLATION.
AND STARTING AT SIX O'CLOCK -- MATT LAUER WILL JOIN US WITH AN UPDATE FROM ROME.
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DEVELOPING THIS MORNING --
A LATE WINTER STORM THAT PROMISES TO MAKE THE MORNING COMMUTE TOUGH ON NEW ENGLANDERS.
IT SEEMS THINGS JUST THAWED OUT --
NOW SNOW IS EXPECTED TO BLANKET PARTS OF NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND AGAIN --
THEY'RE EXPECTING AS MUCH AS 20 INCHES.
BOSTON AND PROVIDENCE COULD SEE FOUR TO EIGHT INCHES OF SNOW AND SLEET.
THIS COMES JUST A DAY BEFORE SPRING OFFICIALLY ARRIVES.
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THIS MORNING --
POLICE BELIEVE A FORMER UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA STUDENT WAS PLANNING A LARGER ATTACK.
POLICE MADE A DISTURBING DISCOVERY AT THE TOWER ONE DORM.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH IS LIVE IN THE STUDIO WITH MORE ON WHAT THE STUDENT LEFT BEHIND.
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POLICE SAY FORMER, JAMES
suva-koo-mar-in.
HE WAS FOUND DEAD IN HIS DORM ROOM AFTER AN APPARENT SUICIDE.
POLICE SAY HE PULLED A FIRE ALARM, POSSIBLY TO DRAW PEOPLE OUT IN THE OPEN.
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THEN, POLICE SAY HE WENT BACK TO HIS ROOM WHERE HE PULLED A GUN ON HIS ROOMMATE.
THE ROOMMATE RAN INTO A BATHROOM AND CALLED 9-1-1.
WHEN POLICE ARRIVED THEY FOUND THE GUNMAN DEAD.
AS THEY GATHERED EVIDENCE, THEY ALSO FOUND A HANDGUN, AN ASSAULT RIFLE, HUNDREDS OF ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION AND A BACKPACK WITH HOMEMADE BOMBS.
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"We found some notes and some writings that indicated that this was a planned attack. This individual had laid out a timeline and laid out some of what we feel were going to be his actions."
STUDENTS WERE EVACUATED FROM THE DORM FOR SEVERAL HOURS.
THE FOCUS OF THE INVESTIGATION IS NOW LOOKING AT WHAT TYPE OF ATTACK WAS PLANNED.
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THIS MORNING --
POLICE SAY THEY BELIEVE THE GUNMAN WAS ACTING ON HIS OWN.
LIVE IN THE STUDIO -- STACEY DEFFENBAUGH NBC-2.
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NEW RIGHT NOW --
POLICE IN INDIA SAY 37 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN KILLED --
15 OTHERS INJURED AFTER A BUS FELL OFF A BRIDGE.
THIS HAPPENED IN WESTERN INDIA.
THE BUS WAS CARRYING PASSENGERS FROM THE BEACH RESORT STATE OF GOA TO MUMBAI.
THE CAUSE OF THE CRASH IS NOT CLEAR AT THIS HOUR.
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DEVELOPING THIS MORNING --
DEPUTIES ARE ON THE HUNT FOR AN ICE CREAM STORE ROBBER.
LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TELLS NBC-2 --
A MAN TOOK AN UNDISCLOSED AMOUNT OF MONEY FROM THE TWISTEE TREAT IN NORTH FORT MYERS.
DEPUTIES SEARCHED THE AREA --
BUT THE MAN GOT AWAY.
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NEW THIS MORNING --
A LABELLE TEEN IS DEAD AFTER CRASHING HIS TRUCK --
STATE TROOPERS TELL US IT HAPPENED MONDAY AFTERNOON ON COWBOY WAY NEAR EUCALYPTUS BOULEVARD.
18 EYAR OLD MARGARITO REYES LOST CONTROL OF HIS TRUCK AND HIT SOME TREES.
HE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT LEE MEMORIAL.
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NEW VIDEO THIS MORNING FROM THE SCENE OF A DEATH INVESTIGATION IN COLLIER COUNTY.
MARCO ISLAND POLICE SAY THEY FOUND A WOMAN'S BODY FLOATING IN A CANAL NEAR HER HOME ON MAYWOOD COURT.
THE WOMAN IS 71-YEAR OLD ALICE BERG.
BERG'S FAMILY CALLED POLICE AFTER SHE WENT MISSING FOR TWO HOURS.
SEARCH TEAMS DISCOVERED HER BODY IN THE WATER OVERNIGHT.
THE INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING.
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THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE HAS A PERSON IN CUSTODY FOR A HIT AND RUN CRASH.
IT HAPPENED AROUND 8 O'CLOCK LAST NIGHT AT ORANGE GROVE BOULEVARD AND TROPIC TERRACE IN NORTH FORT MYERS.
THE DRIVER RAN FROM THE SCENE, BUT DEPUTIES SAY THEY LATER TRACKED DOWN THE PERSON DOWN WITH THE HELP OF A K-9.
THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL.
AND WE'RE WORKING TO GET AN UPDATE ON THAT PERSON'S CONDITION THIS MORNING.
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NBC-2 IS MONITORING THE CONDITION OF A PILOT AFTER HIS PLANE CRASHED IN COLLIER COUNTY.
AT LAST CHECK TONY RADELAT WAS IN CRITICAL CONDITION --
HIS PLANE WENT DOWN IN THE WOODS NEAR LAKE TRAFFORD SATURDAY.
DEPTUTIES SAY HE CALLED 9-1-1.
BUT IT TOOK FIRST RESPONDERS ABOUT 90 MINUTES TO FIND HIM IN ALL THE THICK BRUSH.
HE HAS A BROKEN BACK.
HIS WIFE SAYS HE WANTED TO FLY TO THE BEACH AND RETURN THAT AFTERNOON.
WHEN SHE DIDNT HEAR FROM HIM, SHE KNEW SOMETHING WAS WRONG.
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MARCIA RADELAT/WIFE
6:14 i got that phone call on saturday that you dont want, you mentally prepare yourself for that but hope you dont get that call.:22
THE FAA IS INVESTIGATING THE CAUSE OF THE CRASH.
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SOME CAPE CORAL HOMEOWNERS ARE SMILING THIS MORNING.
DURING MONDAY NIGHT'S CAPE CORAL COUNCIL MEETING
CITY LEADERS ALL AGREED TURNING A PIECE OF PROPERTY ALONG THE STRETCH OF ROAD FROM RESIDENTIAL TO COMMERCIAL WAS A BAD IDEA.
THE LAND IN QUESTION IS RIGHT NEXT TO THE LOT WHERE A CONTROVERSIAL 7-11 WAS APPROVED LAST MONTH.
THOSE FIGHTING THE CHANGE TELL US THEY WEREN'T ABOUT TO LET IT HAPPEN AGAIN.
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06:23 "I feel that they really did take the positions of the citizens into consideration and we're very happy they concluded with us and not make this change" Mark Suby, against change
AN ATTORNEY REPRESENTING THE DEVELOPER SAYS IT'S A SHAME.
BUT THE LAND'S ULTIMATE FATE STILL IN LIMBO.
CITY LEADERS WHO ALSO DISAGREED WITH 7-11 SAY THIER VOTE AGAINST THE PROPOSED CHANGE PROVED THEY
LEARNED FROM PAST MISTAKES.
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THE CAPE CORAL CITY COUNCIL ALSO POSTPONED THE ISSUE OF UTILITY EXPANSION PROJECT REFUNDS TO NEXT WEEK.
THE 19-MILLION DOLLARS IN REFUNDS STEM FROM THE PROJECT DONE IN THE 90'S.
REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN TO 54-THOUSAND ACCOUNTS.
THE CURRENT PROPERTY OWNERS WILL RECIEVE THE REFUND CHECKS - THAT WILL RANGE ANYWHERE FROM TEN CENTS TO 800 DOLLARS
IF APPROVED, PEOPLE COULD GET THEIR REFUNDS BY MID-JUNE.
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THANKS FOR STARTING YOUR DAY WITH US ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
THIS MORNING -- WE'RE MONITORING THE INSTALLATION OF POPE FRANCIS.
HERE'S A LIVE LOOK AT THE VATICAN ---
THE MASS IS WELL UNDERWAY.
COUNT ON NBC-2 FOR LIVE COVERAGE ALL MORNING LONG.
PLUS -- HERE AT HOME -- CHIEF METEOROLOGIST HALEY WEBB IS TRACKING SHOWERS.
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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.
SOME SHOWERS STICK AROUND
Showers moved into Southwest Florida yesterday from the Gulf of Mexico. A few showers continue to move into the area this morning. Through the day, we'll see mostly to partly cloudy skies. There will still be some showers off and on through the day, but it now looks that the wettest of this weather is what came Monday afternoon and evening. Even with plenty of cloud cover today, winds from the south will help us to warm into the mid 80s. As we head into tomorrow, we'll see our rain chances going back up as a cold front approaches. This front will likely stall over or very near Southwest Florida. With that front moving in, there will be plenty of moisture and enough instability in the atmosphere for us to see more showers and even a thunderstorm, along with increasing cloud cover. By Thursday morning, the rain chances will taper off, and we'll be slightly cooler behind the front with highs topping out near 80 degrees. Another cold front is on the way as we head toward Sunday into Monday. Right now I am thinking the better rain chance with this front will wait until Monday, but there could be showers moving in again as early as Sunday evening.
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HAPPENING RIGHT NOW --
POPE FRANCIS HAS OFFICIALLY BEGUN HIS MINISTRY AS THE 266TH POPE.
HE WAS GIVEN A RING -- SYMBOLIZING THE PAPACY
AND ALSO A WOOL STOLE SYMBOLIZING HIS ROLE AS SHEPARD OF THE 1.2 BILLION ROMAN CATHOLICS WORLDWIDE.
THIS IS A LIVE LOOK AT SAINT PETER'S SQUARE --
WE'RE WATCHING THE MORNING'S EVENTS OF POPE FRANCIS' INAUGURATION.
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NEW THIS MORNING: AT LEAST 20 PEOPLE ARE KILLED IN BAGHDAD IN AN INSURGENT ATTACK
ON THIS, THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DAY WE WAGED WAR IN IRAQ.
SINCE THEN, THE NUMBERS ARE STAGGERING: MORE THAN 44-HUNDRED AMERICANS AND 100-THOUSAND IRAQIS WERE KILLED
IN THE EFFORT TO BRING DOWN SADDAM HUSSEIN AND ESTABLISH DEMOCRACY THERE.
TRACIE POTTS IS IN WASHINGTON THIS MORNING WITH A LOOK BACK. AND A LOOK AHEAD AT OUR MILITARY STRATEGY, 10 YEARS LATER.
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TEN YEARS LATER. BOMBS ARE STILL EXPLODING IN IRAQ. THERE'S STILL A CURFEW IN BAGHDAD.
VESTIGES OF WAR WHICH SOME SAY WAS WORTH IT:
"If you'd left Saddam in charge of Iraq you'd have had carnage on an even worst scale than Syria and no end in sight."
"His removal was good for the world."
EVEN WITHOUT WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION AS SUSPECTED. SADDAM HUSSEIN WAS REMOVED.
THE RESULT: A COUNTRY LEFT WITH WARRING FACTIONS TRYING TO ESTABLISH A FLEDGLING DEMOCRACY.
"This has to be solved by sitting together and finding a solution. There is no way back to the past."
IN THE END. DEMOCRACY PREVAILED. BUT IRAQ IS STILL A DANGEROUS PLACE:
"We really did give them an opportunity. And today we have in Iraq we have a partner, not an adversary."
"But we did it at a huge cost. A trillion dollars in American spending, more than 5000 U.S. lives, more than 100-thousand Iraqi lives."
PLUS OVER 30-THOUSAND WOUNDED. COMING HOME
"We've got to make sure that our veterans who are returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan have a chance to put their incredible skills and leadership to work."
TODAY. THE PENTAGON IS SHIFTING ITS FOCUS. TO ASIA. DEALING WITH MASSIVE BUDGET CUTS.
AND REMEMBERING A DECADE OF WAR THAT LEFT AMERICA WITH A PAINFUL VICTORY.
audio outcue: Tracie Potts, NBC News, WASHINGTON.
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THE BIG SODA BAN IS ON HOLD --
SO NEW YORK'S MAYOR HAS STARTED ANOTHER HEALTH PUSH.
MICHAEL BLOOMBERG WANTS TO FORCE STORE OWNERS TO KEEP TOBACCO PRODUCTS OUT OF SIGHT.
RETAILERS WOULD ONLY BE ALLOWED TO KEEP CIGARETTES AND CIGARS VISIBLE WHEN AN ADULT IS BUYING THEM, OR WORKERS ARE RESTOCKING.
A SECOND BILL WOULD DISCOURAGE SELLING DISCOUNTED CIGARETTES.
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"These laws would protect New Yorkers, especially the young and impressionable New Yorkers from pricing discounts and exposure to in store displays that promote tobacco products, products whose use is addictive and whose consequences can be deadly.
STORES THAT JUST SELL TOBACCO PRODUCTS WOULDN'T HAVE TO FOLLOW THE BAN.
IT WOULD BE THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN THE U-S, BUT SEVERAL COUNTRIES HAVE SIMILAR PLANS IN PLACE, INCLUDING CANADA.
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NEW THIS MORNING --
GOOD NEWS FOR STUDENTS WITH LOANS.
THE CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU WANTS STRICTER SUPERVISION ON COMPANIES WHO COLLECT STUDENT LOAN PAYMENTS
ACCORDING TO THE CONSUMER WATCHDOG BUREAU --
MORE OVERSIGHT IS NEEDED TO MAKE SURE MILLIONS OF BORROWERS AREN'T TREATED UNFAIRLY.
BORROWERS COMPLAIN THAT NON-BANK STUDENT LOAN COMPANIES PROVIDE POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE.
THE BUREAU BELIEVES ADDING NON-BANK COMPANIES TO THEIR PROGRAM WILL HELP LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD.
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THE ART OF OLYMPIANS MUSEUM IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS MAY GET SOME COMPANY SOON.
OFFICIALS SAY MUSEUM MANAGERS HAVE FORMALLY REQUESTED TO RENEW THEIR LEASE.
BUT COUNCIL MEMBERS WOULD ALSO LIKE TO HAVE A CO-OCCUPANT IN THE BUILDING.
THEY BELIEVE THE RIGHT BUSINESS WOULD ONLY HELP GROWTH DOWNTOWN.
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2:28-35 MAYOR RANDY HENDERSON
an ice cream parlor a coffee shop restaurant the waterfront would invite a lot of interest and activity
CITY LEADERS SAY SOME LOCAL RESTAURANT OWNERS HAVE ALREADY EXPRESSED INTEREST IN OPENING INSIDE THE MUSEUM.
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WHALE WATCHERS GOT THE RIDE OF A LIFETIME OFF THE COAST OF CALIFORNIA.
GRAY WHALES CAME TO HANG OUT OVER THE WEEKEND.
TWO ADULTS, ABOUT 45 TO 50 FEET IN LENGTH --
GENTLY GLIDING THROUGH THE WATER.
THEY WERE CLOSE ENOUGH FOR SMALL BOATERS TO REACH AND TOUCH --
BUT THEY DIDN'T.
THE EXPERIENCE BROUGHT SOME ON THE TOUR BOAT TO TEARS, ACCORDING TO THE CAPTAIN. --
WHO CALLS IT THE MOST "INCREDIBLE" ANIMAL ENCOUNTER IN HIS 34 YEARS ON THE WATER.
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MARCH MADNESS MAKES ITS WAY TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
SCHOOL SPIRIT IS SKY-HIGH FOR THE F-G-C-U EAGLES.
N-C-DOUBLE-A TOURNAMENT T-SHIRTS ARE FLYING OFF THE RACKS INSIDE THE SCHOOL'S BOOKSTORE.
SALES OF MEN'S BASKETBALL MERCHANDISE ARE UP *80-PERCENT* FROM LAST YEAR.
IN ONLY THEIR SECOND YEAR IN DIVISION ONE, THE EAGLES ARE GOING TO THE BIG DANCE.
THEY PLAY THE GEORGETOWN HOYAS FRIDAY NIGHT IN PHILADELPHIA.
THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT PRESIDENT HOPES TO CAPITALIZE ON THE BASKETBALL BUZZ.
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It's special, it's something that brings the whole entire University together. Whether it's faculty, staff, administration, or students. and then the local community too. There's only so many times that you're able to do that and this is one of those opportunities."
S-G-A ORDERED 26-HUNDRED WINDOW STICKERS THAT SAY 'THIS IS EAGLES COUNTRY.'
TODAY STUDENT LEADERS WILL TEAM WITH BASKETBALL PLAYERS TO PLACE THESE STICKERS ON STUDENTS' VEHICLES.
THEY'LL BE IN FRONT OF ALICO ARENA FROM 9 UNTIL 11 THIS MORNING.
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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.
SOME SHOWERS STICK AROUND
Showers moved into Southwest Florida yesterday from the Gulf of Mexico. A few showers continue to move into the area this morning. Through the day, we'll see mostly to partly cloudy skies. There will still be some showers off and on through the day, but it now looks that the wettest of this weather is what came Monday afternoon and evening. Even with plenty of cloud cover today, winds from the south will help us to warm into the mid 80s. As we head into tomorrow, we'll see our rain chances going back up as a cold front approaches. This front will likely stall over or very near Southwest Florida. With that front moving in, there will be plenty of moisture and enough instability in the atmosphere for us to see more showers and even a thunderstorm, along with increasing cloud cover. By Thursday morning, the rain chances will taper off, and we'll be slightly cooler behind the front with highs topping out near 80 degrees. Another cold front is on the way as we head toward Sunday into Monday. Right now I am thinking the better rain chance with this front will wait until Monday, but there could be showers moving in again as early as Sunday evening.
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BREAKING NEWS OUT OF IRAQ--
A WAVE OF BOMBINGS ACROSS BAGHDAD AND NEARBY TOWNS has killed AT LEAST 56 PEOPLE AND WOUNDed MORE THAN 2-HUNDRED OTHERS.
THE ATTACKS -- MOSTLY CAR BOMBINGS -- CAME ON THE EVE OF THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE U.S. LED INVASION, WHICH STARTED BEFORE DAWN ON MARCH 20, 2003.
ONE OF THE DEADLIEST OF THE ATTACKS HIT NEAR A MAIN GATE TO THE HEAVILY-FORTIFIED GREEN ZONE.
THE AREA HOUSES MAJOR GOVERNMENT OFFICES AND THE EMBASSIES OF SEVERAL COUNTRIES, INCLUDING THE UNITED STATES AND BRITAIN.
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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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GOOD NEWS FOR BASKETBALL FANS AND TURKEY BURGER LOVERS.
BLOOMBERG'S JANE KING IS AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE WITH THAT IN THIS MORNING'S BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
GOOD MORNING JANE.
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GOOD MORNING,
LULULEMON -- WARNING OF A SHORTAGE OF YOGA PANTS!
THE UPSCALE RETAILER OF ATHLETIC WEAR SAYS HAS REMOVED 17-PERCENT OF ITS SIGNATURE BLACK LUON PANTS FROM STORE SHELVES --
BECAUSE POOR FABRIC QUALITY POTENTIALLY MADE THE PANTS SEE-THROUGH.
LULULEMON, OFFERING FULL REFUNDS AND EXCHANGES FOR ANYONE WHO PURCHASED THE PANTS AFTER MARCH FIRST --
AND SAYS IT COULD TAKE UP TO A 22-MILLION DOLLAR SALES HIT THIS QUARTER BECAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.
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MEANTIME -- A FAST BREAK FOR TWITTER.
STARTING TODAY -- IT WILL BE TWEETING "INSTANT REPLAYS" OF N-C DOUBLE-A GAME HIGHLIGHTS --
AT "AT MARCHMADNESS" AND "AT MARCHMADNESS T-V"
U-S-A TODAY SAYS THE FIRST VIDEO TWEET IS EXPECTED DURING GAME ONE TONIGHT.
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AND -- IF YOU'RE IN A WHEELCHAIR OR HELPING SOMEONE WHO IS -- GOOD LUCK GOING TO SEE THE DOCTOR!
MORE THAN 20 YEARS SINCE THE PASSAGE OF THE "AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT" --
A REPORT IN IN THE ANNALS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE SAYS ABOUT 22-PERCENT OF DOCTORS OFFICES SAY THEY CAN'T ASSIST PEOPLE IN WHEELCHAIRS --
MOSTLY BECAUSE THEY CAN'T SAFELY TRANSFER PATIENTS TO EXAM TABLES.
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AND -- COMING UP AFTER THIS -- THE HOME OF THE WHOPPER UNVEILING A NEW BURGER!
OC:
ALRIGHT --
LOWER CLOSE FOR THE DOW AND ACROSS THE BOARD YESTERDAY -- ON A PLAN IN CYPRUS TO TAX BANK ACCOUNTS TO HELP DEAL WITH GOVERNMENT DEBT PROBLEMS.
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AND -- BURGER KING -- MAKING A NEW EFFORT TO APPEAL TO HEALTH-CONSCIOUS CUSTOMERS.
AND ROLLING OUT A LIMITED EDITION 4-DOLLAR TURKEY BURGER.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SAYS BURGER KING IS THE BIGGEST FAST FOOD CHAIN TO OFFER TURKEY BURGERS.
AND TO INCREASE FOOT TRAFFIC --
BURGER KING, ALSO OFFERING ONE-DOLLAR LATTES.
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AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, I'M JANE KING WITH THE BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
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RIGHT NOW ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY --
RAIN ON THE RADAR AS YOUR WAKE UP.
CHIEF METEOROLOGIST HALEY WEBB IS TRACKING MORNING SHOWERS IN YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST.
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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.
SOME SHOWERS STICK AROUND
Showers moved into Southwest Florida yesterday from the Gulf of Mexico. A few showers continue to move into the area this morning. Through the day, we'll see mostly to partly cloudy skies. There will still be some showers off and on through the day, but it now looks that the wettest of this weather is what came Monday afternoon and evening. Even with plenty of cloud cover today, winds from the south will help us to warm into the mid 80s. As we head into tomorrow, we'll see our rain chances going back up as a cold front approaches. This front will likely stall over or very near Southwest Florida. With that front moving in, there will be plenty of moisture and enough instability in the atmosphere for us to see more showers and even a thunderstorm, along with increasing cloud cover. By Thursday morning, the rain chances will taper off, and we'll be slightly cooler behind the front with highs topping out near 80 degrees. Another cold front is on the way as we head toward Sunday into Monday. Right now I am thinking the better rain chance with this front will wait until Monday, but there could be showers moving in again as early as Sunday evening.
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we';ll go back to italy and the pOPE'S INSTALLATION all morning long
AND STARTING AT SIX O'CLOCK -- MATT LAUER WILL JOIN US WITH AN UPDATE FROM ROME.
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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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BREAKING NEWS OUT OF IRAQ--
A WAVE OF BOMBINGS ACROSS BAGHDAD AND NEARBY TOWNS has killed AT LEAST 56 PEOPLE AND WOUNDed MORE THAN 2-HUNDRED OTHERS.
THE ATTACKS -- MOSTLY CAR BOMBINGS -- CAME ON THE EVE OF THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE U.S. LED INVASION, WHICH STARTED BEFORE DAWN ON MARCH 20, 2003.
ONE OF THE DEADLIEST OF THE ATTACKS HIT NEAR A MAIN GATE TO THE HEAVILY-FORTIFIED GREEN ZONE.
THE AREA HOUSES MAJOR GOVERNMENT OFFICES AND THE EMBASSIES OF SEVERAL COUNTRIES, INCLUDING THE UNITED STATES AND BRITAIN.
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THIS MORNING --
POLICE BELIEVE A FORMER UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA STUDENT WAS PLANNING A LARGER ATTACK.
POLICE MADE A DISTURBING DISCOVERY AT THE TOWER ONE DORM.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH IS LIVE IN THE STUDIO WITH MORE ON WHAT THE STUDENT LEFT BEHIND.
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POLICE SAY THE 30 YEAR OLD PULLED A FIRE ALARM BEFORE GOING BACK INTO HIS ROOM AND PULLING A GUN ON HIS ROOMMATE.
THAT ROOMMATE, RAN TO THE BATHROOM AND CALLED 9-1-1.
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WHEN POLICE ARRIVED, THEY FOUND THE GUNMAN DEAD FROM AN APPARENT SELF INFLICTED GUNSHOT WOUND.
WHILE GATHERING EVIDENCE, POLICE ALSO FOUND A HANDGUN, AN ASSAULT RIFLE, AND HUNDREDS OF ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION, PLUS BACKPACK WITH HOMEMADE BOMBS.
STUDENTS WERE EVACUATED FROM THEIR DORM.
SOME SAY THEY WERE LEFT IN THE DARK.
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"The way they handled it was like, kinda disappointing. It started off as a fire alarm, and no one said that there was something else going on with the bomb and the shooting."
NOW INVESTIGATORS ARE TRYING TO DETERMINE WHO THE GUNMAN PLANNED TO ATTACK.
POLICE SAY HE WAS ACTING ON HIS OWN.
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HIS ONLY OTHER ENCOUNTER WITH POLICE WAS A TRAFFIC VIOLATION.
LIVE IN THE STUDIO -- STACEY DEFFENBAUGH NBC-2.
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another STRONG WINTER STORM HEADS AWAY FROM THE MIDWEST THIS MORNING --
BUT NOT BEFORE MAKING MAKING A MESS OF THE ROADS.
IN MINNESOTA, POLICE KEPT BUSY RESPONDING TO ACCIDENTS.
THE STORM HAS LEFT THE REGION -- HEADING NORTHEAST.
BUT THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAYS STRONG WINDS WILL STILL KICK UP THE SNOW THAT HAS ALREADY FALLEN --
MAKING DRIVING DIFFICULT.
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AN ATTORNEY FOR THE VICTIM IN THE STEUBENVILLE, OHIO, RAPE CASE SAYS HIS CLIENT HASN'T FORGIVEN ANYONE YET.
THE TWO HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYERS CONVICTED OF RAPING THE 16-YEAR-OLD GIRL GAVE A TEARFUL APOLOGY IN COURT SUNDAY AFTER THE VERDICT.
"She has not at this point forgiven anybody for what she's been through, the terrible ordeal. This just adds to everything."
A DAY AFTER THE VERDICT TWO TEENAGE GIRLS WERE ARRESTED FOR THREATENING THE VICTIM OVER TWITTER.
THE 15- AND 16-YEAR-OLD GIRLS ARE SPENT THE NIGHT IN JUVENILE LOCKUP AS THEY AWAIT A COURT APPEARANCE THIS MORNING.
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HAPPENING TODAY --
SENTENCING IS EXPECTED IN THE T-J LANE CASE.
LANE IS THE OHIO TEENAGER WHO PLEAD GUILTY TO A DEADLY SHOOTING RAMPAGE AT CHARDON HIGH SCHOOL.
IT LEFT THREE STUDENTS DEAD AND THREE OTHERS INJURED JUST OVER A YEAR AGO.
INVESTIGATORS HAVE YET TO DETERMINE A MOTIVE.
TODAY'S HEARING WILL GIVE FAMILIES THEIR FIRST CHANCE TO LET THE PUBLIC KNOW HOW MUCH THEY'VE SUFFERED FROM LANE'S ACTIONS.
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TODAY A HOUSE COMMITTEE WILL HOLD A FIRST EVER HEARING ON POTENTIAL THREATS FROM OUTER SPACE.
THE HOUSE SPACE COMMITTEE WILL GO OVER THE GOVERNMENTS EFFORTS TO TRACK POTENTIAL THREATS FROM ASTEROIDS AND METEORS.
MEMBERS OF THE AIR FORCE AND NASA WILL SPEAK AT THE FIRST DAY OF HEARINGS.
THREATS FROM OUTER SPACE HAVE DRAWN A LOT OF ATTENTION RECENTLY --
NOT ONLY TO THE PLANET --
BUT ALSO TO KEY SATELLITES IN ORBIT.
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AND LOOKING AHEAD TO TONIGHT --
PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL LEAVE FOR HIS FIRST TRIP TO ISRAEL.
HE'S MEETING WITH ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER -- BENJAMIN NETANYAHU.
THE GOAL IS TO MEDIATE WHAT HAS BEEN AN ICY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE TWO.
WHILE IN ISRAEL --
THE PRESIDENT WILL WORK TO REASSURE THE COUNTRY'S PEOPLE ABOUT HIS STANCE ON IRAN.
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HILLARY CLINTON ISN'T HIDING HER SUPPORT FOR SAME-SEX MARRIAGE.
THE ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE --
NOT TO MENTION POTENTIAL 2016 PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE --
CAME IN A VIDEO POSTED BY A GROUP BACKING GAY RIGHTS.
CLINTON'S COMMENTS HAVE HER IN LINE WITH PRESIDENT OBAMA --
WHO HAS ALSO ANNOUNCED HIS BACKING OF SAME SEX MARRIAGE.
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NEW -- DISTURBING DETAILS DEVELOPING THIS MORNING ABOUT A COLLIER TEACHER.
CLINT RICKELMANN WAS ARRESTED IN NAPLES -- ACCUSED OF SOLICITING A MINOR.
ACCORDING TO COURT RECORDS-- RICKELMANN CARRIED OUT LENGTHY, EXPLICIT FACEBOOK MESSAGES WITH A TEENAGER.
WHO HE USED TO TEACH AT PINE RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL.
COURT DOCUMENTS SHOW THE MESSAGES STARTED WITH SMALL TALK BUT QUICKLY TURNED GRAPHIC --
WITH RICKELMANN TELLING THE GIRL HIS FANTASIES.
RICKELMANN IS NOW ON ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE.
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IN AN EFFORT TO PREVENT LONG LINES LIKE THESE IN THE NEXT BIG ELECTION --
FLORIDA LAWMAKERS ARE WORKING TO EXPAND EARLY VOTING AND ADD MORE EARLY VOTING SITES.
THEY PASSED A BILL THAT WOULD DO JUST THAT ON MONDAY.
DEMOCRATS IN THE SENATE AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEE SAY THE BILL ISN'T GOOD ENOUGH --
AND WANT FURTHER EFFORTS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO VOTING.
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YOUR TIME NOW --
NBC-2 HAS SPECIAL COVERAGE FROM THE VATICAN THIS MORNING
IT'S THE POPE'S BIG DAY -- THE DAY OF HIS INAUGURATION.
A LIVE LOOK NOW AT THE VATICAN.
IN THE LAST HALF HOUR HE'S HAD THE PALLIUM PLACED ON HIS SHOULDER. SHOWING HIS LEADERSHIP TO THE WORLDS ROMAN CATHOLIC FOLLOWERS.
WE'LL HAVE MORE COVERAGE OF THE INSTALLATION ALL MORNING LONG.
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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.
SOME SHOWERS STICK AROUND
Showers moved into Southwest Florida yesterday from the Gulf of Mexico. A few showers continue to move into the area this morning. Through the day, we'll see mostly to partly cloudy skies. There will still be some showers off and on through the day, but it now looks that the wettest of this weather is what came Monday afternoon and evening. Even with plenty of cloud cover today, winds from the south will help us to warm into the mid 80s. As we head into tomorrow, we'll see our rain chances going back up as a cold front approaches. This front will likely stall over or very near Southwest Florida. With that front moving in, there will be plenty of moisture and enough instability in the atmosphere for us to see more showers and even a thunderstorm, along with increasing cloud cover. By Thursday morning, the rain chances will taper off, and we'll be slightly cooler behind the front with highs topping out near 80 degrees. Another cold front is on the way as we head toward Sunday into Monday. Right now I am thinking the better rain chance with this front will wait until Monday, but there could be showers moving in again as early as Sunday evening.
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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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WE'RE WATCHING HISTORY UNFOLD AT THE VATICAN THIS MORNING.
HERE'S A LIVE LOOK OF POPE FRANCIS' INSTALLATION CEREMONY.
THE MASS IS UNDERWAY RIGHT NOW.
THAT MASS INCLUDED A SINGING OF SALVE REGINA AND A PRAYER TO MARY.
COUNT ON CONTINUING COVERAGE ALL MORNING LONG.
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THIS YEAR --
AMERICANS ARE LOOKING FOR WAYS TO CELEBRATE EASTER -
WITHOUT EMPTYING THEIR WALLETS.
ACCORDING TO A NEW SURVEY --
THE AVERAGE PERSON WILL SPEND SLIGHTLY MORE THAN 145 DOLLARS ON EASTER THIS YEAR.
THE SURVEY FOUND THE MAJORITY OF THE EASTER BUDGET GOES TOWARD FOOD FOR A FAMILY BRUNCH OR DINNER.
MORE THAN 63 PERCENT OF CONSUMERS WILL VISIT DISCOUNT STORES FOR THEIR EASTER NEEDS --
WHILE 40 PERCENT WILL SHOP AT THEIR FAVORITE DEPARTMENT STORE.
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THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION HAS RELEASED A NEW REPORT THIS MORNING ON THE MIND-ROBBING DISEASE --
ERIKA EDWARDS HAS MORE ON THE TOLL IT TAKES ON MILLIONS OF PEOPLE WHO CARE FOR THOSE WITH DEMENTIA.
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LES KUYKENDALL GLOWS WHEN HE'S ASKED TO DESCRIBE HIS MOTHER, BETTY.
"When you hear the word "moxie" -- that would describe my mom."
NOW, ANOTHER LABEL HAS BEEN GIVEN TO BETTY. SHE'S BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH DEMENTIA.
"My mom looked at me and she said, 'do you know. you look familiar to me. you look a lot like my brother.' My mom didn't know who I was. And that broke my heart."
LES IS ONE OF THE 15-MILLION AMERICANS WHO ARE CAREGIVERS FOR PEOPLE WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE OR ANOTHER FORM OF DEMENTIA.
ADDING TO LES'S BURDEN -- HE'S BEEN CARING FOR HIS MOTHER -- LONG DISTANCE.
"She wouldn't eat, but she would tell us over the phone, 'oh yes I ate' - but she wouldn't be eating. There was no way to truly keep tabs on her."
TWO NEW REPORTS -- ONE FROM THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS AND ANOTHER FROM THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION -- FIND THE DEATH RATE FROM DEMENTIA HAS INCREASED DRAMATICALLY IN THE PAST DECADE.
THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION REPORTS 1 IN 3 SENIOR CITIZENS DIES WITH DEMENTIA.
"Alzheimer's disease kills. It actually is a debilitating disease, one that takes a lot of time and effort to care for something with. but it also is a disease that ultimately takes your life."
CAREGIVERS LIKE LES PROVIDE UP TO 17 BILLION HOURS OF UNPAID CARE A YEAR -- VALUED AT 216-BILLION DOLLARS.
"Hey, mom.?"
LES CHECKS IN WITH HIS MOTHER OFTEN -- WHO IS NOW LIVING WITH FAMILY, BUT STILL ABOUT 2 HOURS AWAY FROM HIM.
THEIR DISTANCE MAY NEED TO SHORTEN. AS MENTALLY, THEY GROW FARTHER APART.
ERIKA EDWARDS, NBC NEWS.
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40 PERCENT OF ALL PET POISONINGS INVOLVE MEDICATION FOR PEOPLE.
NBC2 FOUND OUT - ONE OF THE MOST DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES FOR PETS IS IBUPROFEN.
ITS THE MOST COMMON HUMAN MEDICATION INGESTED BY PETS, THANKS IN PART TO MANY BRANDS' SWEET OUTER COATING.
XANAX, CAN SEND YOUR PET'S BLOOD PRESSURE DROPPING TO DANGEROUS LEVELS AND EVEN CAUSE AN ANIMAL TO COLLAPSE.
ADDERALL CAN CAUSE SEIZURES IN ANIMALS.
AND IF YOUR PET INGESTS AMBIEN, IT CAN MAKE THEM VERY AGITATED AND ELEVATE THEIR HEART RATES.
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AN NBC-2 CRIME ALERT--
LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARRESTED A MAN FOR HITTING ANOTHER MAN IN THE FACE WITH A CHAINSAW-- AND BACKHANDING A WOMAN.
INVESTIGATORS SAY RYAN WATKINS GOT INTO A FIGHT WITH A MAN OUTSIDE A HOME ON EAST 17TH STREET IN LEHIGH ACRES.
DEPUTIES SAY WATKINS HIT THE MAN WITH THE CHAINSAW.
THAT'S WHEN THE VICTIM'S GIRLFRIEND TRIED TO STOP THE FIGHT-- ONLY TO BE SLAPPED WITH A BACKHAND. CAUSING HER TO FALL TO THE GROUND, ACCORDING TO DEPUTIES.
BOTH VICTIMS NEEDED STITCHES.
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IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY--
DEPUTIES ARRESTED A CONVICTED FELON FOR SWINGING A SWORD AND CUTTING HIS BROTHER DURING A FIGHT ABOUT BUYING SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA.
DETECTIVES SAY WILLIAM VOSWINKEL GRABBED HIS SWORD DURING THE ARGUMENT AND SWUNG AT HIS YOUNGER BROTHER. WHO IS 21.
WHEN DEPUTIES ARRIVED, THEY FOUND BLOOD ALL OVER THE HOME.
DETECTIVES SAY THE VICTIM GOT HIT BETWEEN THE THUMB AND INDEX FINGER.
HE WILL BE OK.
HIS BROTHER IS IN JAIL ON NO BOND.
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CASEY ANTHONY IS SO BROKE --
THE TRUSTEE OVERSEEING HER BANKRUPTCY CASE WANTS TO SELL THE RIGHTS TO HER STORY SO SHE CAN PAY HER DEBTS.
ANTHONY WAS ACQUITTED OF MURDER IN THE DEATH HER 2-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER, CAYLEE.
SHE'S NEVER TOLD HER SIDE OF THE STORY.
DURING A MEETING WITH CREDITORS IN HER BANKRUPTCY CASE IN TAMPA EARLIER THIS MONTH,
SHE SAID SHE WAS UNEMPLOYED AND HASN'T RECEIVED ANY MONEY TO TELL HER STORY.
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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.
SOME SHOWERS STICK AROUND
Showers moved into Southwest Florida yesterday from the Gulf of Mexico. A few showers continue to move into the area this morning. Through the day, we'll see mostly to partly cloudy skies. There will still be some showers off and on through the day, but it now looks that the wettest of this weather is what came Monday afternoon and evening. Even with plenty of cloud cover today, winds from the south will help us to warm into the mid 80s. As we head into tomorrow, we'll see our rain chances going back up as a cold front approaches. This front will likely stall over or very near Southwest Florida. With that front moving in, there will be plenty of moisture and enough instability in the atmosphere for us to see more showers and even a thunderstorm, along with increasing cloud cover. By Thursday morning, the rain chances will taper off, and we'll be slightly cooler behind the front with highs topping out near 80 degrees. Another cold front is on the way as we head toward Sunday into Monday. Right now I am thinking the better rain chance with this front will wait until Monday, but there could be showers moving in again as early as Sunday evening.
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CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
ALL CLEAR, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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THE HISTORY CHANNEL IS RESPONDING TO CONTROVERSY AFTER SOME SAY THE SATAN CHARACTER FROM ITS NEW MINI-SERIES,
"THE BIBLE," LOOKS LIKE PRESIDENT OBAMA.
THIS IS THE CHARACTER IN QUESTION.
THE NETWORK SAYS IT HAS THE HIGHEST RESPECT FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA.
IT SAYS IT'S UNFORTUNATE ANYONE MADE THIS FALSE CONNECTION.
THE ACTOR WHO PLAYED SATAN, IS FROM MOROCCO.
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NEW THIS MORNING --
NBC-2 IS EXAMINING ONE WAY TO GET AMERICANS TO EAT HEALTHIER FOODS --
MAKE THEM CHEAPER!
RESEARCHERS EVALUATED A PROGRAM OFFERING REBATES WHEN YOU BUY NUTRITIOUS FOODS IN GROCERY STORES.
THAT PROGRAM ISN'T HERE -- IT'S IN SOUTH AFRICA.
THEY FOUND REDUCING THE PRICE OF FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND WHOLE GRAIN FOODS BY JUST 25-PERCENT
WAS LINKED TO A NINE-PERCENT INCREASE IN HEATHY FOOD PURCHASES.
CONSUMERS ALSO BOUGHT FEWER UNHEALTHY FOODS.
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NEW RIGHT NOW --
RESEARCHERS FIND A LINK BETWEEN LOW FAT MILK AND WEIGHT GAIN AMONG PRESCHOOLERS.
NORMALLY -- PEDIATRICIANS WOULD RECOMMENT LOW FAT OR SKIM MILK TO CHILDREN TO HELP PREVENT OBESITY.
THE NEW STUDY SHOWS CHILDREN WHO DRANK FULL FAT MILK ACTUALLY WEIGHED LESS THAN THOSE WHO DRANK LOW FAT MILK.
ON TOP OF THAT --
LOW FAT MILK DRINKERS WERE MORE LIKELY TO BE OVERWEIGHT BY THE AGE OF FOUR.
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THE RUMORS ARE NOW OFFICIAL.
TIGER WOODS AND LINDSEY VONN ARE DATING.
THE TWO POSTED PICTURES TOGETHER ON FACEBOOK RECENTLY.
VONN IS AN OLYMPIC SKIER.
THE TWO HAVE REPORTEDLY BECOME CLOSE OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS.
BOTH HAVE BEEN MARRIED BEFORE --
OF COURSE, WHO COULD FORGE TIGER'S MARITAL DRAMA. WITH ELIN.
WHO BY THE WAY IS ALSO DATING-- A COAL TYCOON. WHO HAPPENS TO BE A BILLIONAIRE.
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CREWS IN PIGEON FORGE, TENNESSEE CONTINUE TO BATTLE A WILDFIRE.
IT STARTED SUNDAY AFTERNOON IN A CABIN AND QUICKLY SPREAD TO MORE THAN 50 OTHER CABINS.
THIS LITTER OF PUPPIES WAS RESCUED FROM ONE OF THE CABINS THREATENED BY THE FIRE. THEY WERE FOUND DURING A ROUTINE SEARCH OF A RENTAL PROPERTY.
OFFICIALS BELIEVE THEIR MOTHER LIKELY TOOK OFF AS THE FLAMES GOT CLOSER.
AT THIS TIME --
AROUND ONE-HUNDRED AND 50 PEOPLE STAYING IN THE AREA HAVE BEEN EVACUATED.
NO INJURIES HAVE BEEN REPORTED.
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BREAKING RIGHT NOW OUT OF SYRIA--
STATE MEDIA THERE REPORTS THAT REBELS HAVE FIRED A CHEMICAL WEAPON INTO THE NORTHERN PART OF THE COUNTRY.
AT LEAST 15 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN KILLED, MOST OF THEM CIVILIANS.
WE ARE WORKING TO GET MORE INFORMATION ON THE ATTACK.
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NBC-2 IS MONITORING THE INSTALLATION OF POPE FRANCIS THIS MORNING.
SO FAR THIS MORNING --
THE POPE HAS URGED PRINCES, PRESIDENTS AND WORLD LEADERS AND THE THOUSANDS GATHERED FOR THE MASS THIS MORNING --
TO PROTECT GOD'S CREATION -- THAT INCLUDES EVEN THE WEAKEST AND THE POOREST.
HE IS OFFICIALLY BEGINNING HIS MINISTRY AS THE 266TH POPE.
AND SO FAR -- IT SEEMS HE HAS CLEAR FOCUS ON HIS PRIORITIES.
THIS MORNING -- HE'S TALKED ABOUT THE NEED TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT AND SERVE ONE ANOTHER WITH LOVE AND TENDERNESS.
WE'LL HAVE MORE ON ALL OF THE EVENTS UNFOLDING IN ROME AS NBC-2 NEWS TODAY CONTINUES.
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A LIVE LOOK RIGHT NOW AT-- , SHOWING --
NBC2 CHIEF METEOROLOGIST HALEY WEBB WILL BE LIVE WITH AN UPDATE TO YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE TWOS AT 6-02.
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HIT TIME 5:57:50 AM
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