ÿþ<HTML> <BODY BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF BGPROPERTIES=FIXED> <FONT 000000 FACE=ARIAL SIZE=3> <HEAD> <META NAME="GENERATOR" CONTENT="ENPS"> <META CONTENT="text/html;charset=utf-16" http-equiv=Content-Type> <TITLE>ABC7 9AM</TITLE> </HEAD> <CENTER> <TABLE WIDTH=80% BORDER=1> <TR><TD><TR><TD><FONT 000000 SIZE=+2> <A NAME=StoryIndex> <CENTER><H2>ABC7 9AM</H2></CENTER></TD> </TABLE> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF="x120221_abc_9a.htm">Click here for a text-only version of this page</A></FONT><BR> <TABLE WIDTH=80% BORDER=1 > <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#ANCHOR SUPERS>ANCHOR SUPERS</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#CHRIS BROWN AND RIHANNA-VO>CHRIS BROWN AND RIHANNA-VO</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#HEADLINES------------->HEADLINES-------------</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#TAYLOR SWIFT ON ELLEN-VO>TAYLOR SWIFT ON ELLEN-VO</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A 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<P>SOT BETH HEINSOHN / OIL PRICE INFORMATION SERVICE <P>"WE'RE LOOKING AT PERHAPS PRICES GETTING TO 3.75 TO 4.25. PERHAPS BY APRIL <P>OR MAY. <P>NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES WE SEE IT. IT'S JUST NOT SINKING IN. <P>THE STICKER SHOCK AT THE PUMPS. <P>ALL NEW AT NINE -- <P>ABC SEVEN BRINGS YOU TEAM COVERAGE ON THE FUEL CRISIS PLAGUING THE COUNTRY. <P>AND LATER-- <P>THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT. <P>FILING TAXES JUST GOT EASIER. <P>ABC SEVEN TELLS YOU WHO TO HIRE -- *OR WHAT TO DOWNLOAD -- TO GET THE JOB DONE. <P>"We looked at all of the formulas in the grocery store, even the store brand ones, and none of them listed the sugar grams per serving. None of them." <P>WHAT'S MISSING? <P>ABC 7 UNCOVERS THE AMOUNT OF SUGAR. <P>HIDING IN YOUR BABY'S FORMULA. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=HL) GAS IN IRAN-SOTTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL) GAS IN IRAN-SOTTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=HL) TAX FILING APPS-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL) TAX FILING APPS-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=HL) SUGAR IN BABY FORMULA-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL) SUGAR IN BABY FORMULA-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=WX HL-WX WALL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WX HL-WX WALL</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=NEWS AT 9:00 OPEN-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NEWS AT 9:00 OPEN-CLIPTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=COLD OPEN-SOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>COLD OPEN-SOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>people get in their cars and they drive a bit more. in the spring <P>Presidential Candidate:14-:17 sot partially covered <P>"This President is doing everything he can to hurt energy production in this country." <P>certainly as summer vacations come in, that kind of pressure could keep <P>pressure on gasoline prices for a while. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TEAM COVERAGE-DBX-TOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TEAM COVERAGE-DBX-TOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A SHOWDOWN HALF A WORLD AWAY. SENDS SHOCKWAVES ACROSS THE U-S -- <P>TOUCHING EVERYTHING FROM OUR POCKETS TO POLITICS. <P>ABC SEVEN BRINGS YOU TEAM COVERAGE ON THE RISING GAS PRICES. <P>AND THERE'S NO END IN SIGHT. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=GAS IN IRAN -VO IN LEFT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GAS IN IRAN -VO IN LEFT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=POLITICS OF GAS -VO IN RIGHT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>POLITICS OF GAS -VO IN RIGHT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=GAS IN IRAN-TC MON> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GAS IN IRAN-TC MON</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>FIRST -- GAS HEADS FOR *NEW HIGHS. <P>AND WHAT'S BEHIND THE SPIKE. IS THAT ESCALATING SHOWDOWN WITH IRAN OVER NUCLEAR PROGRAM. <P>SO HOW HIGH COULD PRICES GO? <P>ABC'S CECILIA VEGS REPORTS FROM LOS ANGELES, <P>WHERE FIVE DOLLAR A GALLON GAS. IS ALREADY A REALITY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=GAS IN IRAN-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GAS IN IRAN-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SCRIPT: <P>This morning, it's the reality hitting commuters across the country---- <P>soaring gas prices that that seem to have nowhere to go but up. <P>GFX: THE AVERAGE PRICE OF GAS NATIONWIDE HAS NEVER BEEN HIGHER FOR THIS TIME <P>OF YEAR <P>A GALLON OF REGULAR right now.$3.56 A GALLON UP 39 CENTS OVER LAST FEBRUARY <P>and PRICES are PREDICTED TO SKYROCKET TO $4.25 BY APRIL <P>CITIES LIKE L-A, PHILADELPHIA AND MIAMI ARE ALREADY AVERAGING OVER $3.60 A <P>GALLON. <P>AND IT'S NOT JUST GAS - OIL PRICES SPIKED TO A NINE-MONTH HIGH THANKS <P>IN PART TO RISING TENSIONS WITH IRAN <P>SOT EXPERT <P>6:00 people get in their cars and they drive a bit more. in the spring <P>and certainly as summer vacations come in, that kind of pressure could keep <P>pressure on gasoline prices for a while. <P>That could have sweeping consequences on driver's budgets and the entire <P>nation's economy. a 25 cent increase in gas over a year's time. would <P>cost the economy a whopping $35 billion. <P>And brace for it to only get worse. Some predictions show gas reaching $5 <P>a gallon by Memorial Day. <P>That would make the country's record high of $4.11 a gallon back in 2008, <P>seem like a downright bargain. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=VOTE 2012-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>VOTE 2012-CLIP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=POLITICS OF GAS-TC MON> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>POLITICS OF GAS-TC MON</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AND GAS PRICES ARE AT THE CENTER OF THE REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL RACE RIGHT NOW. <P>THE CANDIDATES HAVE SOUNDED OFF ON THE PAIN AT THE PUMP. <P>AND CRITICIZED THE PRESIDENT FOR HIS POLICIES. <P>THE CRUCIAL MICHIGAN PRIMARY IS JUST A WEEK AWAY. <P>TRACIE POTTS REPORTS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=POLITICS OF GAS-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>POLITICS OF GAS-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AFTER A DAY OF EXPLAINING THAT HIS "PHONY THEOLOGY" REMARK -- <P>LAST NIGHT RICK SANTORUM RE-FOCUSED ON AN ISSUE HITTING MIDWESTERNERS HARD THIS WINTER: GAS PRICES -- <P>Presidential Candidate:14-:17 sot partially covered <P>"This President is doing everything he can to hurt energy production in this country." <P>WITH OIL PRICES AT A NINE-MONTH HIGH, THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION IS FEELING THE HEAT. SO TO SPEAK. AND ANNOUNCED A NEW DEAL TO DRILL ALONG THE GULF BORDER WITH MEXICO. <P>MEANTIME, WE'RE NOW GETTING AN IDEA HOW MUCH MONEY THESE CANDIDATES' ARE WORKING WITH. <P>ROMNEY RAISED SIX AND A HALF MILLION LAST MONTH BUT TOLD OHIO SANTORUM'S SPENDING TOO MUCH IN WASHINGTON: <P>Presidential Candidate:36-:43 <P>"When Republicans go to Washington and spend like Democrats, we get a lot of spending. And that's what we've seen over the last several years." <P>GINGRICH EARNED OVER FIVE-AND-A-HALF MILLION. <P>LIKE SANTORUM. HE FOCUSED ON SOCIAL ISSUES -- FORCING CATHOLICS TO PAY FOR BIRTH CONTROL. <P>Presidential Candidate:52-1:05 <P>"A President who can order one religion to break its beliefs can order another religion to break its beliefs and can order any American to do anything because they believe they are the center of power and that's wrong." <P>GINGRICH'S FUNDRAISING DOESN'T SEEM TO BE HELPING HIS CHANCES IN MICHIGAN. LAST MONTH, HE SPENT MORE THAN HE TOOK IN. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FACEBOOK -FDOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FACEBOOK -FDOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>TRACIE POTTS REPORTING. <P>SO HOW ARE YOU ADAPTING TO THE PAIN AT THE PUMP? <P>OUR ABC7 FACEBOOK FANS ARE WEIGHING IN. <P>MARY SAYS IT "JUST PROVES HOW HARD THE GAS LOBBYISTS ARE WORKING CONGRESS." <P>AS FOR WHETHER GAS PRICES AFFECT HIS DAILY ROUTINE -- KEN SAYS "NOPE. JUST PAY WHATEVER IT IS." <P>AND DAN SAYS A CAPE CORAL CHURCH WILL HELP OUT DRIVERS. BY "BUYING DOWN THE PRICE OF GAS BY 30 CENTS A GALLON." <P>KEEP THE CONVERSATION - <P>LOG ON AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CLINTON ON US WEAPONS-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CLINTON ON US WEAPONS-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON SAYS-- <P>THE U-S IS WORKING TO *STOP THE FLOW OF WEAPONS. <P>FROM THE U-S INTO MEXICO. <P>We have an aggressive pursuit of illegal gun runners who operate in the United States, our goal is to end all illegal movement of guns across our border <P>CLINTON WAS IN MEXICO MONDAY. <P>FOR A SUMMIT OF G-20 FOREIGN MINISTERS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=DSK PROSTITUTION INVESTIGATION-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>DSK PROSTITUTION INVESTIGATION-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>FRENCH AUTHORITIES QUESTION FORMER INTERNATIONAL MONETARY CHIEF DOMINIQUE STRAUSS-KAHN TODAY. <P>THEY'RE INVESTIGATING A SUSPECTED HOTEL PROSTITUTION RING. <P>POLICE ARE PROBING A SUSPECTED PROSTITUTION RING IN FRANCE AND BELGIUM -- <P>THAT HAS IMPLICATED POLICE AND OTHER OFFICIALS. <P>PROSTITUTES HAVE TOLD POLICE THEY HAD SEX WITH STRAUSS-KAHN IN 2010 *AND 2011. IN PARIS AND IN WASHINGTON D-C, <P>WHERE HE LIVED WHILE HE WAS THE HEAD OF THE I-M-F. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=DSK PROSTITUTION INVESTIGATION-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>DSK PROSTITUTION INVESTIGATION-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"If these parties and these trips across the Atlantic were being financed by a major French group, for purposes related to prostitution, obviously that puts a lot of people in deep trouble because it is a misuse of corporate money <P>THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME STRAUSS-KAHN HAS HAD A RUN-IN WITH POLICE. OVER ALLEGED SEXUAL MISCONDUCT. <P>IN MAY -- NEW YORK POLICE CHARGED HIM WITH FORCING A HOTEL MAID TO PERFORM A SEX ACT. <P>BUT PROSECUTORS DROPPED THE CASE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FRIENDS REMEMBER AVALANCHE VIC-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FRIENDS REMEMBER AVALANCHE VIC-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>TRAGEDY IN THE MOUNTAINS -- <P>WE'RE NOW HEARING FROM THE SKIER, <P>WHO SURVIVED A DEADLY SLIDE IN WASHINGTON STATE. <P>FRIENDS WHO WITNESSED THE WALL OF SNOW. ARE ALSO SPEAKING OUT. <P>It just kind of blows my mind, because we've skied this a lot. <P>THESE WERE EXPERTS SKIERS. WHO KNEW THE TRAILS WELL. <P>BUT IN JUST SECONDS, THE AVALANCHE CHANGED EVERYTHING. <P>PULLING ONE GROUP OF SKIERS DOWN THE MOUNTAIN. <P>AND KILLING THREE OF THEM. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FRIENDS REMEMBER AVALANCHE VIC-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FRIENDS REMEMBER AVALANCHE VIC-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>it's been a tough day.without any issues <P>IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN A DAY WHERE MOTHER NATURE WAS AT HER FINEST. <P>ALMOST TWO FEET OF NEW SNOW FELL. <P>BUT AN AN AVALANCHE WAS TRUGGERED - <P>SWEEPING A GROUP OF SKIERS ALMOST THREE-THOUSAND FEET DOWN THE MOUNTAIN. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=JENNINGS CLARK PLEA-NATVOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>JENNINGS CLARK PLEA-NATVOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>TWO CAPE CORAL PARENTS REACH A DEAL WITH PROSECUTORS -- <P>AFTER THEIR BABY DIED, FROM BEING LEFT INSIDE A HOT CAR. <P>clark "how do you plea to the charge." "no contest." <P>KATHLEEN JENNINGS AND MICHAEL CLARK -- WILL EACH SERVE FOUR YEARS PROBATION. <P>THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS WILL ALSO ELECTRONICALLY MONITOR THEM FOR A YEAR. <P>BOTH JENNINGS AND CLARK TOLD US -- THEY THOUGHT THE *OTHER PARENT -- GOT THEIR ONE YEAR OLD SON OUT OF THE CAR. <P>THEIR THREE OTHER CHILDREN ARE WITH RELATIVES. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=JENNINGS CLARK PLEA-SOTVO-OC> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>JENNINGS CLARK PLEA-SOTVO-OC</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>she thought that I had him and put him in bed and I thought that she had him and put him in bed. And then we realized it." <P>BOTH WERE BOTH CHARGED WITH CHILD NEGLECT, ALONG WITH PROBATION, <P>THEY MUST ATTEND PARENTING CLASSES AND DO 20 HOURS COMMUNITY SERVICE -- <P>SPEAKING ABOUT THE DANGERS OF LEAVING YOUR CHILDREN IN A CAR. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=13 YO STARVED-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>13 YO STARVED-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A SOUTH CAROLINA COUPLE -- ACCUSED OF STARVING THEIR 13-YEAR-OLD SON TO DEATH -- IS BEING HELD WITHOUT BOND. <P>KIMBERLY LOVE AND HER HUSBAND JASON BUCKLEY. TURNED THEMSELVES INTO POLICE LAST NIGHT. <P>THE MEDICAL EXAMINER HAS RULED THE 13-YEAR-OLD'S DEATH. AS HOMICIDE FROM MALNOURISHMENT AND NEGLECT. <P>THE COUPLES OTHER CHILDREN ARE IN PROTECTIVE CUSTODY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ROAD RAGE STABBING-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ROAD RAGE STABBING-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>POLICE IN MARYLAND INVESTIGATE A STABBING -- <P>THAT MAY HAVE STARTED OVER AN ACT OF ROAD RAGE. <P>THE 22-YEAR-OLD DRIVER OF THIS GREEN S-U-V IS IN THE HOSPITAL, <P>AFTER POLICE SAY HE WAS STABBED BY THE MAN IN THE SILVER CAR. <P>WITNESSES SAY THE COUPLE IN THE S-U-V HAD JUST GOTTEN MARRIED. <P>AND WAS GOOFING AROUND AT A RED LIGHT, <P>WHEN THE OTHER DRIVER STARTED YELLING AT THEM. <P>DURING THE CONFRONTATION. THE NEWLYWED HUSBAND WAS STABBED. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TUSKEGEE AIRMAN DIES-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TUSKEGEE AIRMAN DIES-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ONE OF THE LEGENDARY TUSKEGEE AIRMEN. WILL BE LAID TO REST TODAY. <P>LIEUTENANT COLONEL CLARENCE DART. PASSED AWAY FRIDAY IN SARATOGA SPRINGS. AT THE AGE OF 91. <P>HE FLEW AN ASTONISHING 95 MISSIONS, <P>AND SURVIVED BEING SHOT DOWN *TWICE. <P>AS PART OF THE NOW-FAMOUS, ALL-BLACK TUSKEGEE AIRMEN. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=PRESCRIP DRUG DEATHS-CG RVL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PRESCRIP DRUG DEATHS-CG RVL</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AN OLD TREND PICKS UP IN OUR STATE -- <P>MORE PEOPLE ARE DYING FROM PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE. THAN FROM CAR CRASHES. <P>THE DISTRICT 21 MEDICAL EXAMINERS OFFICE -- <P>SAW *TWICE AS MANY DRUG RELATED DEATHS AS MOTOR VEHICLE FATALITIES IN 2011. <P>SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ADDICTION SERVICES HAD 15-HUNDRED PATIENTS LAST YEAR. <P>72 PERCENT WERE TREATED FOR OPIATE ABUSE. <P>MOST OF THEM WERE ON PRESCRIPTION OXYCODONE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=DRUG BOSS EXTRADITION-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>DRUG BOSS EXTRADITION-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A COURT IN GUATEMALA. WILL EXTRADITE A SUSPECTED DRUG TRAFFICKER TO THE U-S -- <P>BECAUSE OF HIS ALLEGED TIES TO THE POWERFUL SINA-LOA CARTEL. <P>ELIO LOREN-ZANA CLAIMS TO BE A FARMER IN GUATEMALA, <P>AND HE ENTERED A "NOT GUILTY PLEA", AFTER HIS ARREST IN NOVEMBER. <P>BUT AUTHORITIES IN GUATEMALA BELIEVE HE'S BEHIND THE COCAINE TRANSPORT RACKET. <P>THEY ALLEGE HE WAS OVERSEEING THE ARRIVAL OF DRUGS. COMING FROM COLOMBIA BY SEA. SENDING IT IN BANANA TRUCKS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=AVE MARIA LAWSUIT-ON CAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>AVE MARIA LAWSUIT-ON CAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ALL NEW THIS MORNING-- <P>THE PRESIDENT OF AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCED THE SCHOOL IS FILING A LAWSUIT AGAINST THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. <P>THE SUIT ARGUES THAT THE GOVERNMENT HAS NO RIGHT TO REQUIRE RELIGIOUS EMPLOYERS COVER BIRTH CONTROL IN HEALTH PLANS. <P>THIS CASE IS THE FOURTH LAWSUIT BROUGHT BY THE BECKET FUND FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY CHALLENGING THE ABORTION DRUG MANDATE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TEASE ONE-1SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TEASE ONE-1SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ALL NEW THIS MORNING-- <P>ABC SEVEN IS YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP. <P>IF YOU HAVE NOT FILED YOUR TAXES YET, NO PROBLEM. <P>THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT. <P>S/ Jason Bathke / Verizon <P>"This is how I'll do them from now on. Yes." <P>FIND OUT WHERE TO GO OR WHO TO CALL, <P>BEFORE YOU RUN OUT OF TIME. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TZ1 A) TAX FILING APPS-NATVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ1 A) TAX FILING APPS-NATVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=WEATHER TEASE-WX ID> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WEATHER TEASE-WX ID</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WEATHER IS COMING UP. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BLOOMBERG TEASE-SOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BLOOMBERG TEASE-SOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>BLOOMBERG TEASE <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT-PKG TOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT-PKG TOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>GOOD MORNING. <P>ITUNES -- MAY BE GETTING A MAKEOVER THIS YEAR! <P>TO SIMPLIFY THE SERVICE AND MAKE IT MORE USER FRIENDLY. <P>THE REDESIGN, CONSIDERED A TOP PRIORITY FOR APPLE, ACCORDING TO THE BLOG 9 TO 5 MAC. <P>BECAUSE OF GROWING COMPETITION FROM SPOTIFY AND AMAZON'S ONLINE MUSIC STORE. <P>ITUNES BY THE WAY -- OFFERING A 10-THOUSAND DOLLAR APP STORE GIFT CARD TO THE PERSON WHO DOWNLOADS THE *25-BILLIONTH* APP. <P>AS IT GETS CLOSER AND CLOSER TO THE MILESTONE. <P>***** <P>MEANTIME -- WATCH FOR A NEW ANGRY BIRDS GAME. <P>ROVIO ANNOUNCING "ANGRY BIRDS SPACE" IS COMING MARCH 22ND. <P>THE GAME MAKER PROMISING IT WILL BE IT'S BIGGEST LAUNCH SINCE THE ORIGINAL. <P>***** <P>AND -- A LAUNCH DATE'S OUT FOR THOSE TACO BELL TACOS MADE WITH DORITOS NACHOS CHIPS. <P>THE FAST FOOD CHAIN TWEETING THE LAUNCH DATE IS MARCH 8, AFTER <P>WHAT IT CALLS "INCREDIBLY STRONG SALES" IN TEST MARKETS. <P>****** <P>AND -- WHO WOULD YOU PAY MORE TO SPEND THE DAY WITH -- <P>BILL CLINTON -- <P>OR PAUL MCCARTNEY? <P>MORE, AFTER THIS: <P>ALRIGHT -- GAS PRICES MOVING HIGHER. <P>TRIPLE A PUTS PRICES UP MORE THAN 5-CENTS A GALLON, COMPARED TO A WEEK AGO! <P>AND CRUDE OIL FUTURES MOVING HIGHER -- <P>AMID RISING TENSION OVER IRAN'S NUCLEAR PROGRAM. <P>PLUS -- EURO -AREA FINANCE MINISTERS HAVE AGREED ON A SECOND BAILOUT FOR GREECE -- <P>AND THAT'S ALSO INCREASING SPECULATION FUEL DEMAND WILL RISE. <P>MIXED CLOSE FOR STOCKS WAY BACK ON FRIDAY. <P>WITH THE DOW NOW CLOSE TO 13-THOUSAND -- ON OPTIMISM THAT GREEK BAILOUT WAS COMING. <P>****** <P>AND -- WOULD YOU RATHER LUNCH WITH A FORMER PRESIDENT -- OR A FORMER BEATLE? <P>CHARITY BUZZ SAYS THE HIGHEST BIDDER OF 2011 PAID 255-THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR A DAY WITH BILL CLINTON. <P>WHEN SHE COULD HAVE HAD PAUL MCCARTNEY, FOR 70-THOUSAND. <P>OR -- RAPPER JAY Z FOR 42-THOUSAND. <P>****** <P>****** <P>AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, I'M JANE KING WITH THE BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FAT TUESDAY-SAT 27> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FAT TUESDAY-SAT 27</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>MARDI GRAS CELEBRATIONS ARE UNDERWAY. <P>RIGHT NOW - STREET CLEANERS IN NEW ORLEANS ARE AT WORK. GETTING THINGS READY FOR REVELERS. <P>THIS IS A LIVE LOOK FROM BOURBON STREET. <P>THROUGHOUT THE DAY - THOUSANDS OF PARTIERS WILL FILL THE FRENCH QUARTER. CELEBRATING WITH MUSIC, FOOD, DRINKS AND BEADS OF COURSE. <P>THE PARTY END AT MIDNIGHT. <P>AND TOMORROW MARKS THE FIRST DAY OF LENT. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=MIDWEST STORMS-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MIDWEST STORMS-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>STRONG STORMS ROLLED THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF THE COUNTRY MONDAY. <P>WINDS NEAR 60 MILES AN HOUR. ROARED THROUGH TEXAS. KICKING UP DUST AND REDUCING VISIBILITY. <P>SOME TRACTOR TRAILERS WERE EVEN BLOWN OFF THE ROAD. <P>AND IN KANSAS, SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS DUMPED HEAVY RAIN AND HAIL. ENOUGH TO COVER THE GROUND LIKE SNOW. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=STORMWARN GENERIC CLIP-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORMWARN GENERIC CLIP-CLIP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CROSSTALK INTO WX-CAM 9 WX EST> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CROSSTALK INTO WX-CAM 9 WX EST</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FORECAST-WXWALL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FORECAST-WXWALL</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF. <P>IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.A nice weather pattern continues for southwest Florida today. Skies will be partly cloudy this morning with a breeze from the northeast around 10 mph. Our winds today will come around to the east/southeast this afternoon and give us another run at an 80 degree day. Partly cloudy skies with periods of sunshine will be the rule today. <P>Computer forecasts continue to predict quiet weather for the next few days with average highs around 80 - 83 and overnight lows from 60 - 65 through the end of the week. The clouds will come into play each day this week with partly cloudy to mostly cloudy skies at times. Unfortunately, the cloud cover will likely not be bringing us any rain for several more days. <P>On Friday there should be another front moving across through Florida and this would be the only day this week with a chance for rain. At this point it doesn't appear that we would get any significant relief from the overall dry weather and we can hope for just some scattered showers on Friday. <P>The extended outlook for the weekend looks good as the front clears the area by Saturday morning. Temperatures will likely go back into the 70's on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TAX RALS-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TAX RALS-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS IS THE LAST TAX SEASON, <P>WHEN BANKS CAN OFFER THOSE HIGH INTEREST REFUND ANTICIPATION LOANS. OR R-A-L's. TO TAXPAYERS. <P>MANY TAX PREPARERS OFFER R-A-Ls -- TO CUSTOMERS WHO WANT THEIR REFUNDS IN A COUPLE DAYS. <P>HOWEVER, THOSE CUSTOMERS PAY HEFTY FEES FOR THE SHORT TERM LOAN. <P>IN SOME CASES, THAT TRANSLATES TO AN ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE OF UP TO 149-PERCENT! <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TAX FILING APPS-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TAX FILING APPS-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>APRIL 17-TH IS THE DEADLINE TO FILE YOUR FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURN. <P>AND THIS YEAR, ALL YOU NEED IS YOUR SMART PHONE. OR A TABLET COMPUTER. <P>S/ Jason Bathke / Verizon <P>"It certainly couldn't be easier than it is right now, as far as convenience for your time." <P>WITH SO MANY ELECTRONIC DISTRACTIONS. <P>EACH WITH ACCESS TO 100-THOUSAND-APPLICATIONS. <P>WHO HAS TIME TO DO THEIR TAXES? <P>YOU CAN DOWNLOAD APPS FROM H&R BLOCK, INTUIT, AND TURBO TAX -- <P>TO FIGURE OUT YOUR LIKELY RETURN. <P>WITH TURBO TAX, YOU CAN EVEN *FILE RIGHT FROM YOUR PHONE OR TABLET. <P>JUST ENTER YOUR TAX INFO. AND USE THE DEVICE TO SNAP A PHOTO OF YOUR W-2 <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TAX FILING APPS-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TAX FILING APPS-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>S/ Dan Winters, reporting <P>"A refund that is deposited directly in your bank account. Sure, it's convenient, but with all of this personal information flying around in cyberspace, we wonder, 'Is it safe?" <P>EXPERT SAY A REPUTABLE COMPANY WILL ENCRYPT YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION. <P>*BEFORE IT'S SENT OVER THE NETWORK. <P>HE SAYS THE PHOTO IS TAKEN WITHIN THE APPLICATION. <P>AND IT'S SAFE. AS LONG AS THE APPLICATION REQUIRES A PASSWORD TO LOG-IN. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FINDING A TAX PREPARER-VBX-RV> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FINDING A TAX PREPARER-VBX-RV</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>TURNS OUT -- 60 PERCENT OF AMERICAN TAXPAYERS HAVE SOMEONE *ELSE PREPARER THEIR TAX RETURNS, <P>BUT SELECTING THE *RIGHT TAX PREPARER IS IMPORTANT. <P>CONSUMER REPORTS OFFERS THESE SUGGESTIONS- <P>REMEMBER, NOT ALL CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS. OR C-P-A's. SPECIALIZE IN DOING INCOME TAX RETURNS. <P>ASK UP FRONT, AND GET A TRUSTED RECOMMENDATION. <P>C-P-A'S USUALLY CHARGE AN AVERAGE OF 250 DOLLARS TO PREPARE FEDERAL AND STATE TAX RETURNS. <P>NATIONAL TAX-PREP CHAINS CHARGE ABOUT 180 DOLLARS FOR SIMPLE STRAIGHTFORWARD RETURNS. <P>TAXPAYERS 60 OR OLDER *MIGHT QUALIFY FOR FREE TAX PREP. <P>THROUGH THE A-A-R-P FOUNDATION TAX-AIDE SERVICE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=MALE SHOPPERS RETURN-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MALE SHOPPERS RETURN-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE MALE SHOPPER IS BACK -- AND HE'S BUYING MORE THAN JUST SUITS. <P>MEN ARE BUYING SO MANY ACCESSORIES LIKE HATS, UMBRELLAS, BAGS AND WRIST-WEAR -- <P>THAT SOME RETAILERS PREDICT A 20 YEAR HIGH IN MEN'S SALES IN THE FIRST QUARTER. <P>MARKET RESEARCH SAYS SALES OF MEN'S ACCESSORIES GREW 14 PERCENT, IN THE LAST HALF OF 2011. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ESTERO DEV MEETING-VOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ESTERO DEV MEETING-VOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ONCE THE FASTEST GROWING COMMUNITY IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY -- <P>GROWTH IS SLOWING DOWN IN ESTERO. <P>SO ABOUT 80 PEOPLE VOICED THEIR OPINIONS ON WHAT THEY WANT TO SEE AS THE FUTURE OF ESTERO. <P>PEOPLE ALSO ASKED FOR MORE ACCESS TO THE ESTERO RIVER AND BAY. <P>AND EVEN WITH COCONUT POINT AS A MAJOR HUB -- PEOPLE WANT A DEFINED DOWNTOWN AND MORE COMMERCIAL AREAS. <P>BUT SOME DON'T AGREE WITH ALL THE DEVELOPMENT. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ESTERO DEV MEETING-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ESTERO DEV MEETING-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>it's a place where you live, not fond of producing anymore strip malls or anymore shopping sites. <P>COMMUNITY LEADERS SAY THEY ARE STILL ABOUT A YEAR. TO A YEAR AND A HALF OUT. BEFORE THEIR COMMUNITY PLAN IS COMPLETE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CHINA IPAD WOES-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CHINA IPAD WOES-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>APPLE'S DISPUTE OVER THE I-PAD TRADEMARK *DEEPENED MONDAY, <P>AFTER THE CHINESE COMPANY THAT CLAIMS OWNERSHIP OF THE NAME. <P>SAID IT WON A COURT RULING AGAINST SALES OF THE POPULAR TABLET COMPUTER IN CHINA. <P>A LAWYER FOR THE COMPANY DEMANDED DISTRIBUTORS *STOP SELLING I-PADS IN CHINA. <P>IN ITS BATTLE WITH APPLE -- <P>THE CHINESE COMPANY CLAIMING THE TRADEMARK IS FILING LAWSUITS IN SEVERAL PLACES, <P>AND ALSO REQUESTS OFFICIALS IN 40 CITIES BLOCK I-PAD SALES. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=GOOD SAMARITAN FIRE-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GOOD SAMARITAN FIRE-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>TWO MASSACHUSETTS MEN ARE LUCKY TO BE ALIVE THIS MORNING -- <P>AFTER A GOOD SAMARITAN CAME TO THEIR RESCUE DURING A FIREY BLAZE. <P>AS YOU CAN SEE - IT WAS ALL CAUGHT ON TAPE. <P>SECURITY CAMERAS FROM A NEARBY FUNERAL HOME.CAPTURED BOBBY SINGH RUSHING INTO THE BURNING HOME. AND HELPING TWO MEN OUT OF THE HOUSE. <P>THE HOME WAS A TOTAL LOSS. <P>FIRE OFFICIALS BELIEVE THE FIRE STARTED ON THE FRONT PORCH. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TEASE TWO-1SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TEASE TWO-1SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>RIGHT NOW AT 9-- OSCAR PREPS TAKE PLACE IN HOLLYWOOD. <P>ABC SEVEN COUNTS DOWN THE DAYS UNTIL THE RED CARPET ROLLS OUT. <P>PLUS-- <P>HAVE YOU HEARD? <P>CHRIS BROWN AND RIHANNA ARE BACK TOGETHER. <P>FIND OUT WHY THE FORMER COUPLE IS TEAMING UP ONCE MORE. <P>THREE YEARS AFTER THEIR RELATIONSHIP ENDED IN VIOLENCE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TZ2 A) CHRIS BROWN AND RIHANNA-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ2 A) CHRIS BROWN AND RIHANNA-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=OSCAR PREPS-SOTTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>OSCAR PREPS-SOTTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NAME: Jeffrey Julks/Detroit <P>TAPE: <P>INCUE: this is excellent. I've never seen this before so this <P>OUTCUE: is very exciting for me. <P>DURATION:05 <P>THE BARRICADES ARE UP. HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD IS CLOSED. AND THE RED CARPET BLEECHERS ARE IN PLACE. <P>ONLY SIX DAYS UNTIL ACADEMY AWARDS! <P>AND DRIVERS MOVING THROUGH HOLLYWOOD WILL FEEL THE PINCH OF TRAFFIC WOES. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=LINDSAY LOHAN TO PLAY LIZ TAYLOR-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>LINDSAY LOHAN TO PLAY LIZ TAYLOR-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ACTRESS LINDSAY LOHAN MIGHT PORTRAY ELIZABETH TAYLOR IN A LIFETIME T-V MOVIE. <P>BUT NO WORD FOR SURE YET. <P>LOHAN'S REP TELLS C-N-N -QUOTE - "NOTHING HAS BEEN SIGNED." <P>RUMORS HAVE BEEN SWIRLING FOR A WHILE ABOUT LOHAN AND THE TAYLOR ROLE. <P>BUT SO FAR, NO DEFINITE ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN MADE. <P>AS FOR SOMETHING THAT *IS FOR SURE. <P>LOHAN WILL HOST HOST AN EPISODE OF "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE" , SLATED FOR MARCH THIRD. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CHRIS BROWN AND RIHANNA-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CHRIS BROWN AND RIHANNA-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SINGERS CHRIS BROWN AND RIHANNA ARE BACK TOGETHER. <P>NOT ROMANTICALLY THOUGH. <P>THEY'RE BACK IN THE STUDIO. WORKING ON TWO NEW PROJECTS TOGETHER. <P>EACH IS HELPING THE OTHER OUT WITH A REMIX. "BIRTHDAY CAKE" AND "TURN UP THE MUSIC." <P>BOTH SONGS HIT THE INTERNET MONDAY. VIA BROWN'S AND RIHANNA'S TWITTER ACCOUNTS. <P>YOU PROBABLY REMEMBER -- <P>IN 2009-- BROWN REACHED A PLEA DEAL, AFTER ASSAULTING RIHANNA. <P>THAT LED TO THE COUPLE'S BREAK UP. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TAYLOR SWIFT ON ELLEN-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TAYLOR SWIFT ON ELLEN-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SHE'S A SIX-TIME GRAMMY AWARD WINNER. AND HE'S JUST PLAIN DREAMY. <P>ELLEN DEGENERES WELCOMES TAYLOR SWIFT AND ZAC EFRON ON HER SHOW THIS AFTERNOON. <P>THEY'RE STARRING IN THE NEW MOVIE, "THE LORAX." <P>ELLEN ASKS ABOUT THEIR FILM.AND THEIR "RUMORED" ROMANCE. <P>PLUS, TAYLOR TAUGHT ZAC HOW TO PLAY THE GUITAR. <P>AND THE TWO OF THEM WROTE NEW LYRICS TO ONE OF TAYLOR'S BIGGEST HITS. JUST FOR ELLEN. <P>THAT'S ALL HAPPENING AT 4 P-M, RIGHT HERE ON ABC SEVEN. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TEASE THREE-1SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TEASE THREE-1SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ALL NEW AT 9:20 -- <P>ABC SEVEN BRINGS YOU *BRAND NEW DETAILS. <P>ON THE KILLER AVALANCHE THAT CLAIMED THE LIVES OF THREE SKIERS SUNDAY. <P>PLUS -- A FATHER STUMBLES ON A DRUNKEN TODDLER. <P>THIS MORNING -- MOM IS BEHIND BARS. <P>ABC SEVEN EXPLAINS WHAT HAPPENED. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TZ3 A) TODDLER FOUND DRUNK-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ3 A) TODDLER FOUND DRUNK-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CROSSTALK WX TEASE-2SH-WX GFX> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CROSSTALK WX TEASE-2SH-WX GFX</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=NEWS AT 9:00 OPEN-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NEWS AT 9:00 OPEN-CLIP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=NY STOCK EXCHANGE OPEN-SAT 3 TOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NY STOCK EXCHANGE OPEN-SAT 3 TOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>LET'S GO LIVE TO THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE. <P>FORMER FIRST LADY LAURA BUSH IS RINGING THE OPENIG BELL ON WALL STREET TODAY -- <P>JOINED BY 14 EGYPTIAN FELLOWS -- <P>IN HONOR OF THE BUSH INSTITUTE VOMEN'S INITIATIVE FELLOWSHIP. <P>AND U.S. INVESTORS CAN FINALLY CONSIDER AN ACTUAL DEAL. <P>TO HELP GREECE AVOID DEFAULT WHEN TRADING BEGINS TODAY. <P>THE S-AND-P. DOW JONES. AND NASDAQ. WERE ALL SLIGHTLY HIGHER. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS) GAS PRICES-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS) GAS PRICES-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IF YOU'VE BEEN TO THE PUMP LATELY-- <P>YOU ALREADY KNOW THE PRICE OF GAS IS GOING UP. <P>CUTS IN IRANIAN OIL EXPORTS ARE RAISING FEARS. <P>THAT THE ALREADY RISING PRICE OF GAS COULD GO UP HIGHER, THAN FIRST EXPECTED. <P>OIL PRICES SURGED, AFTER IRAN ANNOUNCED IT'S CUTTING EXPORTS TO BRITAIN AND FRANCE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS) POLITICS OF GAS-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS) POLITICS OF GAS-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NEWT GINGRICH SAYS GASOLINE PRICES HAVE SKYROCKETED, SINCE PRESIDENT OBAMA TOOK OFFICE. <P>GINGRICH IS TRAILING RICK SANTORUM AND MITT ROMNEY IN THE REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL RACE. <P>THE MICHIGAN PRIMARY IS A WEEK AWAY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS) TAX RALS-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS) TAX RALS-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS IS THE LAST TAX SEASON. <P>WHEN BANKS CAN OFFER THOSE HIGH INTEREST REFUND ANTICIPATION LOANS. OR R-A-L's. TO TAXPAYERS. <P>MANY TAX PREPARERS OFFER R-A-Ls -- TO CUSTOMERS WHO WANT THEIR REFUNDS IN A COUPLE DAYS. <P>HOWEVER, THOSE CUSTOMERS PAY HEFTY FEES FOR THE SHORT TERM LOAN. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=NEW THIS MORNING-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NEW THIS MORNING-CLIP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=AVALANCHE LATEST-VO IN TC> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>AVALANCHE LATEST-VO IN TC</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WE HAVE NEW DETAILS NOW ON THAT DEVASTATING AVALANCHE IN WASHINGTON -- <P>THAT KILLED THREE SKIERS OVER THE WEEKEND. <P>IT WAS THE DEADLIEST ACCIDENT IN THREE YEARS -- <P>BUT IT COULD HAVE BEEN EVEN WORSE. <P>ABC'S CLAYTON SANDELL REPORTS ON THE BACKPACK. THAT IS SAVING LIVES. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=AVALANCHE LATEST-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>AVALANCHE LATEST-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SCRIPT: <P>IT SEEMS INCREDIBLE THAT ANYONE COULD WALK AWAY FROM THIS. <P>THE CRUSHING WEIGHT OF TONS OF SNOW AND DEBRIS, MOVING AT SPEEDS UP TO 120 <P>MILES PER HOUR. <P>16:15:13 SOT Chris Brixey / Ski Patrol Manager, Stevens Pass Ski Resort - " <P>it's like being stuck in a washing machine full of rocks. You get tumbled <P>around, you can't see anything." <P>BUT MORE PEOPLE CAUGHT IN FLASH AVALANCHES ARE SURVIVING THANKS TO THIS <P>ELYSE SAUGSTAD WAS ONE OF FOUR EXPERIENCED SKIERS CAUGHT IN THAT DEADLY <P>AVALANCHE SUNDAY IN WASHINGTON STATE. SHE WAS THE ONLY ONE WEARING AN AIRBAG <P>BACKPACK AND THE ONLY ONE WHO GOT OUT ALIVE. <P>SOT Elyse Saugstad / GMA / 2/20/12 - "You don't know which way is up or down <P>but the system keeps you up above so you have a very good chance of <P>survival." <P>THE AIRBAG KEEPS YOU FROM SINKINGACTUALLY LIFTING YOU UPWARDS - TOWARDS THE <P>AIR -- REDUCING YOUR CHANCES OF SUFFOCATING. <P>- graphic dropped here 01:00:50 - 01:00:55 <P>ONE STUDY FOUND AVALANCHE AIRBAGS REDUCED THE RISK OF BEING KILLED BY OVER <P>90 PERCENT. <P>030226Standup bridge demonstration here's the idea. Let's pretend this is <P>the airbag. It's larger than the snow around it. So as the <P>avalanche moves, The airbag moves to the <P>top, preventing the skier from being buried alive. <P>THAT'S WHAT HAPPENED WITH THIS SNOWBOARDER A FEW WEEKS AGO IN COLORADO. <P>THE THREE SKIERS KILLED SUNDAY ARE AMONG 17 AVALANCHE FATALITIES SO FAR THIS <P>WINTER. <P>00:10:52 SOT John Stifter / Rescuer - "I think everybody is safe to say in a <P>state of shock/everbody in this group was really back country saavy, knew <P>the risks, knew the consequences." <P>EXPERT SKIERS SAY AIRBAGS AND OTHER TECHNOLOGY ARE NOT FAILSAFES FROM <P>DISASTER. THE BEST WAY TO SURVIVE AN AVALANCHE, THEY SAY, IS TO AVOID THEM <P>IN THE FIRST PLACE. <P>FOR GOOD MORNING AMERICA, CLAYTON SANDELL.ABC NEWS, SEATTLE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=LA TEACHER ARRAIGNMENT-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>LA TEACHER ARRAIGNMENT-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>HAPPENING TODAY -- <P>A FORMER TEACHER WILL BE ARRAIGNED. <P>ACCUSED OF MOLESTING MORE THAN 20 STUDENTS, AT A LOS ANGELES-AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. <P>MARK BERNDT WAS ARRESTED JANUARY 30-TH, <P>AND FACES 23 FELONY CHARGES OF LEWD ACTS AGAINST CHILDREN. <P>THE CHARGES STEM FROM PHOTOGRAPHS BERNDT TOOK OF HIMSELF WITH CHILDREN. <P>AT MIRAMONTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WHERE HE TAUGHT FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS. <P>HE IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD ON 23 MILLION DOLLARS BAIL. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=LESBIAN COUPLE FACES DEPORTATION-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>LESBIAN COUPLE FACES DEPORTATION-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A COUPLE IN VERMONT FACES SEPARATION. BY DEPORTATION. <P>THAT'S BECAUSE THE UNITED STATES SAYS THEY ARE *NOT LEGALLY MARRIED-- <P>- EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE LEGALLY MARRIED IN VERMONT. <P>"When I die. When I put my one leg into a coffin, I don't want to regret." <P>FRANCES HERBERT AND TAKAKO UEDA MET IN COLLEGE. <P>UEDA DIVORCED HER HUSBAND, <P>AND MOVED TO THE UNITED STATES FROM JAPAN. <P>THE COUPLE HAVE BEEN LIVING TOGETHER EVER SINCE, <P>AND MARRIED LAST YEAR. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=LESBIAN COUPLE FACES DEPORTATION-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>LESBIAN COUPLE FACES DEPORTATION-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"How can our country, with a President who knows discrimination in his core, how can they continue to uphold DOMA." <P>IN DECEMBER, THEY RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. <P>WHICH DENIED UEDA'S REQUEST TO STAY IN THE COUNTY. <P>THAT'S A RIGHT GRANTED TO HETEROSEXUAL SPOUSES OF DIFFERENT NATIONALITIES. <P>THE LETTER STATES THAT BECAUSE THE DEFENSE OF MARRIAGE ACT DEFINES A MARRIAGE AS ONE MAN AND ONE WOMAN. <P>UEDA HAD TO GO. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=LESBIAN COUPLE FACES DEPORTATION-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>LESBIAN COUPLE FACES DEPORTATION-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"The United States has always recognized the law of a state when it comes to marriage. So why shouldn't Washington recognize what Vermont has done, what Massachusetts has done." <P>THE COUPLE ADMIT THAT THEY ARE NOW POLITICALLY MOTIVATED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR MARRIED GAY COUPLES IN THE U.S.. <P>WHO FIND THEMSELVES IN THE SAME BOAT -- <P>MARRIED IN THE STATE THEY CALL HOME, BUT NOT THE COUNTRY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=JAPAN TSUNAMI PHOTOS-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>JAPAN TSUNAMI PHOTOS-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>JAPAN'S MASSIVE TSUNAMI LAST YEAR LEVELED BUILDINGS AND FLATTENED TOWNS, <P>BUT THE TWIN DISASTERS ALSO LEFT A MORE SUBTLE TOLL. <P>WITH HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PHOTOGRAPHS LOST IN THE CHURNING WATER. <P>THOSE PHOTOS ARE SLOWLY MAKING THEIR WAY BACK TO THEIR OWNERS -- <P>AFTER BEING SCRUBBED AND CLEANED OF THE MUD, DIRT AND OIL LEFT BY THE MASSIVE WAVE. <P>STILL. THOUSANDS MORE ARE STILL WAITING TO BE CLAIMED. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=NKOREA ENVOY-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NKOREA ENVOY-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NORTH KOREA'S FIRST VICE FOREIGN MINISTER ARRIVED IN BEIJING TODAY -- <P>FOR TALKS WITH A U-S ENVOY. <P>THIS WILL BE THE *THIRD ROUND OF SUCH TALKS SINCE JULY, <P>AND THE FIRST SINCE THE DEATH OF NORTH KOREAN LEADER KIM JONG IL IN DECEMBER. <P>THE MEETING WILL BE AIMED AT RE-STARTING SIX NATION TALKS. <P>ABOUT THE NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR PROGRAM. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ENERGY DRINK DEATH-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ENERGY DRINK DEATH-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IT NOW APPEARS A TEENAGE DEATH IN MARYLAND OVER THE WEEKEND, <P>CAME AFTER THE BOY DRANK AN ENERGY DRINK. <P>ON SATURDAY -- 13-YEAR OLD MICHAEL THOMAS TRULOCK WAS STRUCK AND KILLED, <P>WHEN HE STUCK HIS HEAD OUT OF HIS CAR TO VOMIT. <P>ACCORDING TO THE FAMILY -- <P>THE BOY BECAME SICK AFTER DRINKING A CAFFEINATED, HIGH-ALCOHOL DRINK CALLED "FOUR LOKO. " <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TODDLER FOUND DRUNK-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TODDLER FOUND DRUNK-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AN IOWA MOM IS CHARGED WITH GETTING HER 22-MONTH-OLD CHILD DRUNK. <P>POLICE SAY THE TODDLER'S BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL WAS *ABOVE THE STATE'S LEGAL LIMIT. <P>THIS IS WHERE NATASHA KRIENER GOT HER 22-MONTH-OLD TODDLER DRUNK. <P>POLICE SAY THE TODDLER'S FATHER BROUGHT THE CHILD TO THE HOSPITAL. THE NIGHT OF FEBRUARY 15TH. <P>DOCTORS CONCLUDED -- THE CHILD HAD BEEN GIVEN ALCOHOL AND HAD A ALCOHOL BLOOD LEVEL OF POINT-O-9. <P>MOM IS NOW IN JAIL. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=EUROPE TRAVEL WOES-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>EUROPE TRAVEL WOES-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AIR PASSENGERS TRAVELING IN EUROPE. BRACE FOR YET ANOTHER DAY OF HEADACHES. <P>WORKERS AT FRANKFURT GERMANY'S AIRPORT. ONE OF THE CONTINENT'S BUSIEST. ARE ON STRIKE FOR THE FOURTH DAY IN A ROW. <P>SEVERAL AIRLINES HAVE ALREADY CANCELED FLIGHTS, AND MAJOR DELAYS ARE EXPECTED. <P>THE AIRPORT IS OPERATING AT AROUND 70-PERCENT CAPACITY, BECAUSE OF THE STRIKE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TEASE FOUR-1SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TEASE FOUR-1SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ALL NEW THIS MORNING-- <P>REVEALING NEW STATISTICS ABOUT TEEN DRINKING. <P>WHAT REALLY INFLUENCES YOUR CHILD'S DECISION TO DRINK ALCOHOL. <P>PLUS -- NEW CONCERNS ABOUT THE NUTRITION OF YOUR BABY'S FORMULA. <P>"I called the company and I said how many grams of sugar per serving are in your baby formula? <P>ABC SEVEN TELLS YOU WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR. <P>SO YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU'RE FEEDING YOUR NEWBORN. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TZ4 A) SUGAR IN BABY FORMULA-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ4 A) SUGAR IN BABY FORMULA-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=WEATHER TEASE-WX ID> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WEATHER TEASE-WX ID</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WEATHER IS COMING UP. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SUGAR IN BABY FORMULA-VO IN POP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SUGAR IN BABY FORMULA-VO IN POP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>YOU ALREADY KNOW CONSUMING TOO MUCH SUGAR IS BAD FOR YOU. <P>BUT WHAT IF YOU DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH YOU'RE CONSUMING? <P>OR HOW MUCH YOU'RE *CHILD* IS CONSUMING? <P>NEW THIS MORNING -- LISA PARKER EXPLAINS A SURPRISING PLACE. <P>WHERE INFORMATION ABOUT SUGAR IS GLARINGLY ABSENT. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SUGAR IN BABY FORMULA-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SUGAR IN BABY FORMULA-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE MATH THAT STARTS AT BREAKFAST. CAN CONTINUE THROUGH YOUR ENTIRE DAY OF EATING WITH NUTRITIONAL LABELS AT EVERY TURN, IT'S EASY TO LEARN *WHERE* SUGAR IS IN OUR DIET. <P>BUT THERE IS ONE PLACE WHERE SUGAR CONTENT ISN'T LISTED. AND MANY ARGUE IT IS THE MOST CRITICAL FOOD OF ALL. <P>"We looked at all of the formulas in the grocery store, even the store brand ones, and none of them listed the sugar grams per serving. None of them." <P>NEW GRANDMOTHER NANCY BRECJ SAYS SHE DIDN'T BELIEVE HER EYES WHEN SHE COULDN'T FIND SUGAR LISTED ON BABY KIMBERLY'S FORMULA. <P>"I called the company and I said how many grams of sugar per serving are in your baby formula? And, 'well, ma'am, we don't add sugar to our baby formulas." <P>WITH CORN SYRUP SOLIDS LISTED FIRST IN INGREDIENTS, BRECJ WASN'T BUYING THAT ANSWER. <P>"Why doesn't it list the grams of sugar?" <P>HER QUESTION BROUGHT US HERE. INTO AN INDEPENDENT LAB WITH SEVEN POPULAR BABY FORMULAS WE BOUGHT FOR TESTING <P>SCIENTISTS DID A SUGAR PROFILE ON EACH SAMPLE TESTING FOR 5 TYPES OF SUGAR. AMONG THE RESULTS, ENFAMIL PREMIUM AND PARENT'S CHOICE PREMIUM INFANT FORMULAS HAD THE HIGHEST SUGAR CONTENT 13.5 AND 12.4 GRAMS PER SERVING. <P>A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT BUT THE BEST TYPE OF SUGAR. LACTOSE. THE KIND FOUND IN BREASTMILK. THREE TESTED LOW FOR ANY SUGAR: GERBER GOOD START, SIMILAC ADVANCE COMPLETE AND ENFAMIL PRO-SOBEE. <P>BUT TWO. BOTH MADE BY SIMILAC. DID CONTAIN OTHER ADDED SUGARS. <P>SIMILAC ADVANCE ORGANIC COMPLETE NUTRITION CONTAINED ONE OF THE SWEETEST KIND: SUCROSE, MEASURING IN AT 3.5 GRAMS OF SUGAR PER SERVING <P>SIMILAC SOY INFANT FORMULA WITH IRON CONTAINED FOUR KINDS OF ADDED SUGAR, INCLUDING SUCROSE, FOR A TOTAL OF 3.8 GRAMS PER SERVING. ROUGHLY THE EQUIVALENT OF ONE TEASPOON OF SUGAR EVERY 5 OUNCES <P>IN EUROPE, CONCERN OVER CHILDHOOD OBESITY LED TO A BAN ON SUCROSE IN BABY FORMULA. DOZENS OF COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW THE KIND OF SUGAR WE FOUND IN THESE TWO BRANDS. <P>"We're conditioning them to crave sweetness." <P>WHILE THE NUMBER OF SUGAR GRAMS MAY BE LOW, PEDIATRIC DENTIST KEVIN BOYD, WHO HAS A MASTERS IN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS, SAYS THE IMPACT OF ADDED SUGARS ON BABIES IS HUGE. <P>"They're conditioned to just really like super sweet. And their fat cells are saying more, more, more please." <P>SOME OF THE FORMULAS SO SWEET-TASTING, BOYD CALLS THEM "BABY MILKSHAKES." A MAJOR FACTOR, HE BELIEVES, IN OUR COUNTRY'S BATTLE WITH CHILDHOOD OBESITY. <P>"If a child makes too many fat cells, they never go away. And they always want to be fed." <P>"If we're raising our babies on sugar, in the baby bottle, then they're destined to become overweight. And I don't want to see that happen to her." <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SUGAR IN BABY FORMULA-ONCAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SUGAR IN BABY FORMULA-ONCAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WHILE THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION DOES REGULATE MANY ASPECTS OF FORMULA, <P>IT DOES NOT REQUIRE MAKERS LIST SPECIFIC CARBOHYDRATE. OR SUGAR. AMOUNTS. <P>THE AGENCY IS ALSO SILENT, WHEN IT COMES TO HOW MUCH SUGAR IS ALLOWED. <P>BOTH THE MAKERS OF "ENFAMIL" AND "PARENTS CHOICE" -- <P>SAY THEY DON'T INCLUDE ADDED SUGARS LIKE SUCROS, <P>BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT FOUND IN BREAST MILK. <P>THE MAKER OF "SIMILAC" DID NOT RESPOND TO QUESTIONS, <P>BUT THE INTERNATIONAL FORMULA COUNCIL SAYS SUCROSE HAS BEEN SHOWN TO BE SAFE -- <P>IN BOTH CLINICAL TRIAL *AND YEARS OF CONSUMER USE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=RAIN UNCOVERS LANDMINE-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>RAIN UNCOVERS LANDMINE-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>FLOODING IN PERU AND CHILE HAS RUINED HOMES. DISPLACED FAMILIES. AND TURNED UP LAND MINES. <P>HEAVY SEASONAL RAINS WASHED AWAY LAND MINES, <P>THAT WERE BURIED ALONG CHILE'S BORDER WITH PERU. <P>AND THE PROBLEM FORCED AUTHORITIES TO CLOSE THE BORDER BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES. <P>MONDAY - CHILE DETONATED FOUR MINES THAT WERE IN DANGER OF BEING WASHED AWAY. <P>THE MINES WERE SET IN THE 19-70'S, <P>WHEN TENSIONS BETWEEN LIMA AND SANTIAGO WERE HIGH. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=STORM WARN GENERIC CLIP-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORM WARN GENERIC CLIP-CLIP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CROSSTALK-CAM 9 WX EST> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CROSSTALK-CAM 9 WX EST</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FORECAST-WX WALL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FORECAST-WX WALL</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF. <P>IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.A nice weather pattern continues for southwest Florida today. Skies will be partly cloudy this morning with a breeze from the northeast around 10 mph. Our winds today will come around to the east/southeast this afternoon and give us another run at an 80 degree day. Partly cloudy skies with periods of sunshine will be the rule today. <P>Computer forecasts continue to predict quiet weather for the next few days with average highs around 80 - 83 and overnight lows from 60 - 65 through the end of the week. The clouds will come into play each day this week with partly cloudy to mostly cloudy skies at times. Unfortunately, the cloud cover will likely not be bringing us any rain for several more days. <P>On Friday there should be another front moving across through Florida and this would be the only day this week with a chance for rain. At this point it doesn't appear that we would get any significant relief from the overall dry weather and we can hope for just some scattered showers on Friday. <P>The extended outlook for the weekend looks good as the front clears the area by Saturday morning. Temperatures will likely go back into the 70's on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ALCOHOL MOVIES -VBX-TOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ALCOHOL MOVIES -VBX-TOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NEW RESEARCH SUGGESTS -- <P>SOME TEEN DRINKING MAY BE ROOTED IN HOLLYWOOD. <P>DARTMOUTH RESEARCHERS FOUND THESE FACTORS INCREASED THE RISK FOR TEEN DRINKING -- <P>HAVING FRIENDS WHO DRANK. <P>SEEING PEERS WEAR MERCHANDISE LIKE T-SHIRTS OR HATS WITH ALCOHOL BRANDS ON THEM. <P>WATCHING MOVIES WHERE CHARACTERS DRANK. <P>OR EVEN SIMPLE PRODUCT PLACEMENT IN FILMS AND ON T-V.. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SURGEONS ALCOHOLISM -VBX-TOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SURGEONS ALCOHOLISM -VBX-TOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AND IT'S NOT MOVIES. BUT BOUTS WITH DEPRESSION AND WORKING LONG HOURS. THAT MAY MAKE SURGEONS MORE PRONE TO ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE. <P>IN AN ANONYMOUS SURVEY OF SEVEN-THOUSAND SURGEONS NATIONWIDE, <P>15-PERCENT REPORTED AN ALCOHOL USE DISORDER. <P>YOUNGER SURGEONS AND THOSE WHO HAD RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS WITH THEIR SPOUSES. WERE ALSO AT RISK FOR ALCOHOL ABUSE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=PLASTIC SURGERY PERCEPTION -VBX-TOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PLASTIC SURGERY PERCEPTION -VBX-TOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IT'S POSSIBLE THAT CERTAIN FORMS OF PLASTIC SURGERY. <P>COULD MAKE YOU APPEAR ABOUT SEVEN YEARS YOUNGER THAN YOUR REAL AGE. <P>RESEARCHERS EXAMINED PHOTOS OF PATIENTS WHO HAD EYELID WORK AND / OR FULL FACE LIFTS. <P>THE OVERALL DIFFERENCE WAS ABOUT SEVEN YEARS. <P>BUT THE STUDENTS ALSO RATED PATIENTS ABOUT ONE AND A HALF YEARS YOUNGER THAN THEIR CHRONOLOGICAL AGE, <P>EVEN BEFORE SURGERY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=MORE MEAT SUBSTITUTE-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MORE MEAT SUBSTITUTE-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>BON APPETITE! <P>NEW THIS MORNING -- ABC SEVEN LEARNS SOME DAY. BURGERS MAY COME FROM PETRI DISHES INSTEAD OF CATTLE. <P>USING STEM CELLS FROM LEFTOVER ANIMAL MATERIAL AT SLAUGHTERHOUSES -- <P>RESEARCHERS NURTURED THE CELLS WITH FEED. SO THEY GROW IN THE RIGHT WAY. <P>RESEARCHERS BELIEVE COMBINING SEVERAL OF THE STRIPS WITH LAB GROWN FAT -- <P>WILL PRODUCE THE "CULTURED MEAT BURGER." <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=MORE MEAT SUBSTITUTE-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MORE MEAT SUBSTITUTE-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"There's a lot of things I don't think I'd ever eat but that one for sure I don't think I'd ever eat." <P>"It sounds a bit Frankenstein to me but I also support it at the same time so it sounds kinda good but maybe not." <P>ONCE THE BURGER IS CREATED -- <P>THE TOUGHEST PROJECT COULD BE CONVINCING CONSUMERS TO BUY ONE AND FIRE UP THE GRILL. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=PUMPKIN THEFT TRIAL-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PUMPKIN THEFT TRIAL-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A NEW MEXICO COLLEGE STUDENT HEADS TO COURT -- <P>OVER WHAT SHE CALLS A MISUNDERSTANDING. <P>HER CRIME? <P>STEALING A TWO DOLLAR PUMPKIN! <P>"I think it's ridiculous and I think it's gone way too far." <P>22 YEAR OLD LAUREN MEDINA IS ACCUSED OF STEALING A PUMPKIN. FROM A DISPLAY IN FRONT OF A HAUNTED HOUSE NEAR ALBUQUERQUE, BACK IN OCTOBER. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=PUMPKIN THEFT TRIAL-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PUMPKIN THEFT TRIAL-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"I feel violated, it's the principle, whether it's two, five, or 500-thousand, stealing is stealing consequences that need to be paid." <P>SHE CLAIMS SHE DID NOT REALIZE THE PUMPKIN WAS FOR SALE, <P>AND OFFERED TO PAY FOR IT. AS SOON AS SHE WAS STOPPED. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=PIG OVERDOSE-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PIG OVERDOSE-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ONE LITTLE PIGGY IN LAS VEGAS. WAKES UP PRETTY LUCKY THIS MORNING. AFTER AN OVERDOSED NEARLY TOOK HIS LIFE. <P>NINE-MONTH-OLD CRISPY BACON O-D'D ON HUMAN MEDICINE. <P>HE INGESTED A-CETA-MINO-PHIN. IBUPROFEN AND MORE. <P>BUT HE'S EXPECTED TO MAKE A FULL RECOVERY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=STAPLE RECORD-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STAPLE RECORD-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WORLD RECORDS COME IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES, <P>AND NOW ONE VERMONT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT WILL SOON HAVE A RECORD TO CALL HIS OWN. <P>"Well, a lot of my friends, they already know I'm up to it. But other people are like, you have your own stapler? That's pretty weird." <P>THIS 16-YEAR-OLD WILL SOON BE AN OFFICIAL WORLD RECORD HOLDER. <P>AFTER FIVE DOLLARS WORTH OF STAPLES AND MORE THAN THREE MONTHS OF WORK. <P>HE CREATED THIS-- A 750 FEET, 9 INCH STAPLE CHAIN. <P>THAT'S MORE THAN THREE TIMES LONGER THAN A BOEING 747. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TEASE FIVE-1SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TEASE FIVE-1SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>STILL AHEAD -- WE TAKE YOU TO THE BIG EASY. <P>MUSIC, CROWD NATS <P>IT'S FAT TUESDAY! <P>AND MARDI GRAS CELEBRATIONS ARE IN FULL SWING. <P>ABC SEVEN SHOWS YOU ALL THE PARADES AND PARTIES. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TZ5 A) MARDI GRAS NOLA-NATVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ5 A) MARDI GRAS NOLA-NATVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FINAL CHECK OF STOCKS-SAT 3 FULL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FINAL CHECK OF STOCKS-SAT 3 FULL</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AND HERE'S A FINAL CHECK OF THE MARKETS THIS MORNING-- <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=MARDI GRAS NOLA-VO IN TC> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MARDI GRAS NOLA-VO IN TC</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS MORNING MARKS THE END OF THE MARDI GRAS SEASON. <P>IT'S FAT TUESDAY! <P>AND NO WHERE ON EARTH WILL THEY CELEBRATE MORE THAN IN NEW ORLEANS TODAY. <P>JAY GRAY BRINGS US A CLOSER LOOK AT THE CELEBRATION. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=MARDI GRAS NOLA-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MARDI GRAS NOLA-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE FESTIVAL IS ALREADY IN FULL SWING IN NEW ORLEANS. <P>"Mardi Gras is always, everyday in New Orleans.we're always prepared" <P>PREPARED FOR TODAY. FAT TUESDAY. WHEN THE PARTY WILL REACH ITS' PEAK. <P>"You know Bourbon Street, to parades, to dabloons. you know, comrades and meeting people on the streets. the crazier the better." <P>THE MUSIC. <P>THE MADNESS. <P>THE PARADES. <P>THE CROWDS HAVE BEEN GATHERING FOR MORE THAN A WEEK NOW. <P>THE BIG EASY IS ALREADY BUSTING AT THE SEAMS. AND COULD SEE RECORD CROWDS THIS SEASON. <P>HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS. <P>DEFINANTLY MOVING TO THEIR OWN BEAT. <P>THERE IS NO AGE LIMIT AT MARDI GRAS. <P>AND THE DRESS CODE - WELL, LIKE THIS FESTIVAL. IS ALL OVER THE PLACE. <P>NO SHOES ARE NECESSARY. AND IN SOME CASES NO SHIRT. <P>BUT THERE IS STILL PLENTY OF SERVICE. IN THIS CITY THAT THROWS A PARTY LIKE NO OTHER. <P>"They come, and they just have fun.They go out, they see friends, they have some of the best food in America.they - uh. some of the best night clubs in America. and experience the people, the culture the friendliness of everyone around." <P>A FRIENDLINESS. THAT FLOWS LIKE THE BEADS. THE BOAS. <P>AND THE MUSIC. <P>THAT IS MARDI GRAS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIPTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS) GAS PRICES-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS) GAS PRICES-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IF YOU'VE BEEN TO THE PUMP LATELY, <P>YOU ALREADY KNOW THE PRICE OF GAS IS GOING UP. <P>CUTS IN IRANIAN OIL EXPORTS ARE RAISING FEARS -- <P>THAT THE ALREADY RISING PRICE OF GAS. COULD GO UP HIGHER THAN FIRST EXPECTED. <P>OIL PRICES SURGED AFTER IRAN ANNOUNCED -- <P>IT'S CUTTING EXPORTS TO BRITAIN AND FRANCE. <P>IRAN SAY'S IT'S CONSIDERING CUTTING EXPORTS TO SIX OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS) POLITICS OF GAS-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS) POLITICS OF GAS-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AND G-O-P CANDIDATES USE THE HIGH GAS PRICES TO ATTACK THE PRESIDENT. <P>RICK SANTORUM SAYS "THE PRESIDENT IS DOING EVERYTHING HE CAN TO HURT ENERGY PRODUCTION IN THIS COUNTRY." <P>NEWT GINGRICH SAYS GASOLINE PRICES HAVE SKYROCKETED SINCE OBAMA TOOK OFFICE. <P>AND MITT ROMNEY SAYS THERE'S JUST TOO MUCH GOVERNMENT SPENDING IN WASHINGTON. <P>THE MICHIGAN PRIMARY IS A WEEK AWAY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS) AVALANCHE LATEST-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS) AVALANCHE LATEST-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NEW DETAILS ON THAT DEVASTATING AVALANCHE IN WASHINGTON, <P>THAT KILLED THREE SKIERS OVER THE WEEKEND. <P>THE THREE "EXPERIENCED" SKIERS KILLED SUNDAY. <P>ARE AMONG 17 AVALANCHE FATALITIES SO FAR THIS WINTER. <P>EXPERTS SAY AIRBAGS AND OTHER TECHNOLOGY CAN HELP SAVE LIVES. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS) JAPAN TSUNAMI PHOTOS-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS) JAPAN TSUNAMI PHOTOS-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>JAPAN'S MASSIVE TSUNAMI LAST YEAR. LEVELED BUILDINGS AND FLATTENED TOWNS, <P>BUT NOW HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PHOTOGRAPHS. LOST IN THE CHURNING WATE.R ARE BEING RETURNED. <P>THOSE PHOTOS WERE SCRUBBED AND CLEANED OF THE MUD, DIRT AND OIL LEFT BY THE MASSIVE WAVE. <P>STILL. THOUSANDS MORE ARE STILL WAITING TO BE CLAIMED. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CLOSE-2SH-AWS ANI> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CLOSE-2SH-AWS ANI</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AD LIB GOODBYE <P>REMEMBER YOU CAN GET ALL OF THE DAY'S TOP STORIES, BREAKING NEWS AND YOUR PRECISION FORECAST ON ABC DASH SEVEN DOT COM. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <CENTER> <FONT 000000 SIZE=1> </CENTER> </BODY> </HTML>