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="x120222_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=#TS) RIVER BASIN DEAL-VOTOPS>TS) RIVER BASIN DEAL-VOTOPS</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=#BREAKING-CLIP>BREAKING-CLIP</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#HL) GOP 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ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#NY STOCK EXCHANGE OPEN-SAT 3 TOPS>NY STOCK EXCHANGE OPEN-SAT 3 TOPS</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#TS) RIVER BASIN DEAL-VOTOPS>TS) RIVER BASIN DEAL-VOTOPS</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#TS) JOURNALIST KILLED-VOTOPS>TS) JOURNALIST KILLED-VOTOPS</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#CLOSE-2SH-AWS ANI>CLOSE-2SH-AWS ANI</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#TS) GOP POLITICS-VOTOPS>TS) GOP POLITICS-VOTOPS</A></TD> <TD> </TD> </Table> </CENTER><HR><BR> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ANCHOR SUPERS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ANCHOR SUPERS</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=HEADLINES-------------> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HEADLINES-------------</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE COUNTDOWN IS ON. UNTIL THE ARIZONA-MICHIGAN VOTE! <P>WITH SIX DAYS LEFT UNTIL BALLOTS ARE COUNTED, <P>THE FOUR CANDIDATES GATHER TONIGHT FOR A CRUCIAL DEBATE. <P>ABC SEVEN BRINGS YOU COMPLETE COVERAGE FROM THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL. <P>OBAMA SINGING <P>ALL NEW THIS MORNING-- <P>PRESIDENT OBAMA IS AT IT AGAIN. <P>HIS LATEST IMPROMPTU CONCERT WOW'ED THE CROWD. <P>SHOULD HE KEEP HIS DAY JOB? <P>ABC SEVEN LET'S YOU BE THE JUDGE. <P>NAT SOT AMERICAN HEART ASSOC PSA: <P>"SORRY TO BOTHER YOU I THINK I MIGHT BE HAVING A LITTLE HEART ATTACK." <P>LADIES, LISTEN UP! <P>AGE IS ONLY A NUMBER. <P>WE REVEAL THE CRITICAL WARNING SIGNS OF A HEART ATTACKS. <P>THAT YOU'D PROBABLY MISS. <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) GOP POLITICS-FDTTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL) GOP POLITICS-FDTTOPS</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) PRESIDENT OBAMA SINGS AGAIN-NATVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL) PRESIDENT OBAMA SINGS AGAIN-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=HL) WOMEN HEART HEALTH-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL) WOMEN HEART HEALTH-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=BREAKING NEWS-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BREAKING NEWS-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=TODDLER EJECTED-NAVITOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TODDLER EJECTED-NAVITOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>BREAKING RIGHT NOW AT 9-- <P>ABC SEVEN CONFIRMS. <P>A TWO YEAR OLD CHILD HAS BEEN EJECTED FROM A VEHICLE. AFTER A REAR END COLLISION. AT FOWLER AND MARKET STREETS IN FORT MYERS. <P>WE'RE TOLD THE CHILD WAS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED. <P>RIGHT NOW -- TWO SOUTHBOUND LANES OF FOWLER ARE CLOSED.. <P>ONE NORTHBOUND LANE IS ALSO CLOSED <P>THE SHUTDOWN IS EXPECTED TO LAST 30 MINUTES. <P>WE HAVE A CREW HEADED TO THE SCENE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BREAKING NEWS-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BREAKING NEWS-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=JOURNALIST KILLED-BNC-SS-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>JOURNALIST KILLED-BNC-SS-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NEW <P>BREAKING RIGHT NOW AT NINE -- <P>AN AMERICAN REPORTER AND A FRENCH PHOTOJOURNALIST WERE KILLED TODAY IN SYRIA. <P>MARIE COLVIN WAS AN AMERICAN WORKING FOR THE BRITISH NEWSPAPER "THE SUNDAY TIMES". <P>SHE AND A FRENCH PHOTOGRAPHER WERE REPORTEDLY KILLED IN THE CITY OF HOMS, <P>WHEN A SHELL HIT THE HOUSE THEY WERE STAYING IN. <P>ACTIVISTS SAY TWO OTHER WESTERN JOURNALISTS WERE WOUNDED IN THE BLAST. <P>YESTERDAY - COLVIN FILED THIS REPORT FOR N-B-C'S BRITISH NEWS PARTNER I-T-N. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=JOURNALIST KILLED-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>JOURNALIST KILLED-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"The Syrians are not allowing anyone to leave, anyone who gets on the street, if they're not hit by a shell they are sniped; there are snipers all around Baba Amro. <P>COLVIN WAS A VETERAN WAR CORRESPONDENT. <P>SHE LOST AN EYE WHEN HIT BY SHRAPNEL, <P>WHILE COVERING SRI LANKA'S CIVIL WAR IN 2001. <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=GOP POLITICS-BNC> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GOP POLITICS-BNC</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IT'S ABOUT TIME FOR ANOTHER G-O-P SHOWDOWN. <P>THE FOUR REMAINING CANDIDATES FOR THE REPUBLICAN NOMINATION. FACE OFF ONCE AGAIN TONIGHT, <P>THIS TIME IN ARIZONA. <P>AND IT'S A CRUCIAL DEBATE-- <P>RICK SANTORUM AND MITT ROMNEY ARE NECK AND NECK IN RECENT POLLS. <P>WITH TWO BIG PRIMARIES. UNDER A WEEK AWAY. <P>JOHN BERMAN 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=GOP POLITICS-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GOP POLITICS-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SCRIPT: <P>What do you call a guy who has the support of most of the Republican <P>establishment, who's backers outspent his opponents last month 5-1, who <P>seemed the inevitable nominee just a few weeks ago? <P>SOT-- <P>MITT ROMNEY IS THE COMEBACK KID. <P>He better be. his lead has slipped to 4 points in Arizona, he has <P>trailed Rick Santorum in his home state of Michigan, and in the national Gallup poll, Santorum is now up 10 points, after trailing Romney by 21 <P>points just 2 weeks ago. <P>NAT-- PLAN ON WINNING, HOPE TO WIN <P>The comeback plan? <P>SOT-- <P>SANTORUM IS NOW JUST BEING SEEN FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MANY HOMES AND HIS <P>BACKGROUND AND MINE ARE VERY DIFFERENT. <P>Being seen in homes with a LOT of help from negative ads from Romney <P>supporters. <P>NATS AD <P>There are also contstant media reports highlighting Santorum's conservative <P>social and religious views. like this 2008 speech suggesting Satan is <P>attacking America <P>"IF YOU WERE SATAN, WHO WOULD YOU ATTACK IN THIS DAY AND AGE? THERE IS NO <P>ONE ELSE TO GO AFTER." <P>That even raised Rush Limbaghs eyebrows. <P>SOT-- <P>SANTORUM WILL HAVE TO DEAL WITH IT. HE'LL HAVE TO ANSWER IT. I DON'T KNOW. <P>More than any candidate, Santorum faces repeated questions about Social <P>issues.some see a double standard. Like Santorum, President Obama <P>technically opposes Same sex marriage <P>And Mitt Romney just blasted the White House for being Anti-Faith <P>ROMNEY SOT: they have fought against religion <P>Overnight Santorum respodend to the attacks and reports. <P>SOT-- <P>I'LL DEFEND EVERYTHING I'LL SAY, BECAUSE IT COMES FROM HERE <P>Later he added. <P>IF YOU WANT TO DIG UP OLD SPEECHES OF ME TALKING TO A RELIGOUS GROUP, THEN <P>GO RIGHT AHEAD AND DO SO <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CAMPAIGN RICH PAC-VO IN TC> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CAMPAIGN RICH PAC-VO IN TC</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AND STAYING ON POLITICS -- <P>RIGHT NOW, A SUPREME COURT DECISION PLAYS OUT BEFORE OUR EYES -- <P>THE RULING THAT OPENED THE DOOR FOR MYSTERIOUS BILLIONAIRES. TO SPEND UNLIMITED AMOUNTS TOINFLUENCE THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE. <P>WE NOW KNOW SOME OF THEIR IDENTITIES -- <P>AND HOW MUCH THEY SPENT. <P>ABC'S JAKE TAPPER 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=CAMPAIGN RICH PAC-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CAMPAIGN RICH PAC-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SCRIPT: <P>FOSTER FRIESS IS THE MULTIMILLIONAIRE MUTUAL FUND MANAGER STANDING BEHIND <P>RICK SANTORUM.BOTH LITERALLY. <P>AND FIGURATIVELY.FRIESS GAVE ONE MILLION DOLLARS TO A SUPPOSEDLY <P>INDEPENDENT GROUP WHICH IS KEEPING THE SANTORUM CAMPAIGN ALIVE WITH ADS LIKE <P>THIS <P>FRIESS IS ONE IN A HANDFUL OF SUPER RICH PEOPLE WHOSE DONATIONS TO THESE <P>THIRD PARTY GROUPS, CALLED SUPER-PACS, ARE GIVING THEM AN OUTSIZED ROLE IN <P>THE PRIMARIES.AS WE LEARNED IN JUST-RELEASED DISCLOSURE FORMS <P>TAPPER SU: <P>RECENT COURT DECISIONS MEAN THE SUPER RICH, CORPORATIONS AND LABOR UNIONS <P>CAN ALL MAKE UNLIMITED DONATIONS TO THESE SUPERPACS TO ADVOCATE FOR <P>CANDIDATES. CRITICS SAY IT ALLOWS THEM TO TRY AND BUY THE WHITE HOUSE <P>AFTER ALL ONLY LESS THAN ONE QUARTER OF ONE PERCENT OF AMERICANS GIVE MORE <P>THAN $200 TO CANDIDATES FOR FEDERAL OFFICE <P>SO CONSIDER THE POTENTIAL INFLUENCE OF LAS VEGAS BILLIONAIRE SHELDON ADELSON <P>WHO WITH HIS FAMILY HAS GIVEN $11 MILLION TO A SUPER-PAC BACKING NEWT <P>GINGRICH <P>SOT ALLISON: <P>"UNDER THE OLD RULES A CANDIDATE LIKE NEWT GINGRICH/MIGHT HAVE HAD TO HAVE <P>DROPPED OUT MUCH EARLIER BECAUSE OF FUNDRAISING." <P>SUPERPACS ARE OUTSPENDING THE CANDIDATES ON TV.WITH OVERWHELMINGLY <P>NEGATIVE ADS <P>THE SUPER-PAC SUPPORTING MITT ROMNEY, RUN BY HIS FORMER AIDES, HAS BEEN THE <P>MOST AGGRESSIVE AND HAS SPENT THE MOST <P>THANKS TO HEDGE FUND AND PRIVATE EQUITY GIANTS.THE OWNERS OF WALMART. <P>AND THE HEIRS TO THE MARRIOT HOTEL FORTUNE, AMONG OTHERS <P>NATS: ROMNEY/RESTORE OUR FUTURE: SANTORUM WAS VOTING FOR BILLIONS IN WASTE. <P>.2 <P>PRESIDENT OBAMA ONCE OPPOSED THESE GROUPS BUT NOW SUPPORTS A SUPER-PAC <P>FUNDED BY, AMONG OTHERS, HOLLYWOOD MOGULS JEFFREY KATZENBERG AND STEVE <P>SPIELBERG <P>JT ABCN THE WHITE HOUSE <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CONNIE MACK HOMESTEAD-SS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CONNIE MACK HOMESTEAD-SS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NEW THIS MORNING -- <P>REPRESENTATIVE CONNIE MACK FIGHTS FOR HIS FORT MYERS CONDO, <P>AFTER AN INVESTIGATIVE REPORT FINDS HE'S MIS-USING THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION. <P>ACCORDING TO THE TAMPA TRIBUNE REPORTS -- <P>HIS WIFE -- CALIFORNIA REPRESENTATIVE MARY BONO -- IS ALSO GETTING THE EXEMPTION FOR HER HOME IN PALM SPRINGS. <P>BUT FLORIDA LAW ONLY ALLOWS *ONE EXEMPTION PER FAMILY UNIT. <P>LAWYERS FOR MACK CLAIM HE AND HIS WIFE ARE "FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT". <P>AND MAINTAIN "SEPARATE PERMANENT RESIDENCES" IN THEIR RESPECTIVE STATES. <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 BIRTH CONTROL-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>AVE MARIA BIRTH CONTROL-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY STANDS ITS GROUND THIS MORNING. <P>READY TO FACE OFF AGAINST THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. <P>IT'S OVER A MANDATE -- <P>THAT REQUIRES RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS ALLOW ACCESS TO FREE BIRTH CONTROL. <P>EARLIER THIS MONTH-- <P>THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION ADDED ACCOMMODATIONS FOR RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS. <P>BUT AVE MARIA'S PRESIDENT SAYS HE'S NOT BUYING THEM, <P>AND NOW THE SCHOOL IS SUING. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=GA SPA SHOOTING-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GA SPA SHOOTING-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>DEVELOPING NEWS FROM OVERNIGHT-- <P>FIVE PEOPLE FOUND DEAD AT A HEALTH SAUNA OUTSIDE ATLANTA. <P>POLICE SAY IT'S APPARENTLY A MURDER SUICIDE. <P>POLICE RESPONDED TO THE SAUNA LAST NIGHT, <P>AFTER GETTING REPORTS OF A PERSON SHOT. <P>OFFICERS BELIEVE THE SHOOTER. WAS AMONG THE DEAD. <P>THE NAMES OF THE VICTIMS HAVE NOT BEEN RELEASED. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=LEE SCHOOL BOARD BURKE INVESTIGATION-SS-OC> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>LEE SCHOOL BOARD BURKE INVESTIGATION-SS-OC</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>LEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS VOTE *NOT* TO INVESTIGATE SUPERINTENDENT DOCTOR JOSEPH BURKE. <P>LAST NIGHT'S VOTE WAS PROMPTED BY A BOARD MEMBER, <P>AFTER AN ANONYMOUS LETTER SURFACED. <P>ACCUSING DR. BURKE OF WRONG DOING. <P>THAT BOARD MEMBER-- JANE KUCKEL-- DID HER OWN INVESTIGATION, <P>AND DISTRIBUTED AN 11-PAGE MEMO. LISTING INSTANCES OF POSSIBLE WRONGDOINGS. <P>IN THE END -- THE BOARD VOTED 3 TO 2. *NOT* TO INITIATE AN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=MCCREADY LATEST-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MCCREADY LATEST-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE MCREADY CUSTODY HEARING CONTINUES THIS MORNING. <P>THE DEBATE INVOLVES TWO STATES. TWO PARENTS. AND ONE LITTLE BOY STUCK IN THE MIDDLE. <P>NOW ITS UP TO A LEE COUNTY JUDGE. WHERE SINGER MINDY MCCREADY'S SON WILL END UP. <P>ZANDER LIVED IN FLORIDA UNTIL NOVEMBER, <P>WHEN HIS MOTHER MINDY TOOK HIM AGAINST COURT ORDERS TO ARKANSAS. <P>D-C-F REPRESENTATIVES FROM FLORIDA AND ARKANSAS AGREE, <P>RIGHT NOW-- <P>IT'S BEST ZANDER STAYS IN FOSTER CARE IN ARKANSAS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BOMB PLOT HEARING-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BOMB PLOT HEARING-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE ALLEGED CAPITOL BUILDING BOMB PLOTTER RETURNS TO COURT THIS AFTERNOON FOR A BOND HEARING. <P>AMINE EL KHALIFI WAS ARRESTED FRIDAY -- <P>FOR ALLEGEDLY ATTEMPTING TO DETONATE A BOMB IN A SUICIDE ATTACK ON THE U-S CAPITOL BUILDING. <P>THE 29-YEAR-OLD IS CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTING TO USE A WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION AGAINST FEDERAL PROPERTY. <P>IF INDICTED, HE COULD FACE LIFE IN PRISON. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=IRAN NUCLEAR-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>IRAN NUCLEAR-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WORLD POWERS FIGURE OUT THEIR *NEXT MOVE, <P>AFTER IRAN *REFUSES TO COOPERATE WITH A NUCLEAR WATCHDOG. <P>THE INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY. OR I-A-E-A. SAYS THE COUNTRY DENIED THEM ACCESS TO A SITE, <P>WHERE THE AGENCY SUSPECTS EXPLOSIVES TESTING RELATED TO A NUCLEAR WEAPON TOOK PLACE. <P>IRAN DENIES ANY INTEREST IN POSSESSING NUCLEAR WEAPONS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=RIVER BASIN DEAL-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>RIVER BASIN DEAL-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A PLAN TO MAKE-OVER DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS. GETS THE GREEN LIGHT. <P>FORT MYERS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED FINAL PLANS FOR THE DOWNTOWN RIVER BASIN PROJECT. <P>THE PROJECT WILL BRING THE RIVERFRONT ONE BLOCK CLOSER TO DOWNTOWN, <P>BY DIGGING UP THE PARKING LOT NEAR HARBORSIDE EVENT CENTER. <P>AND CREATING A WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM. <P>THE PROJECT HAS BEEN SCALED DOWN. <P>TO MEET THE FIVE AND A HALF MILLION DOLLAR BUDGET. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CORPORATE TAXES-ONCAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CORPORATE TAXES-ONCAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>OVERNIGHT -- WE LEARNED THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION WILL SEEK TO CUT THE CORPORATE TAX RATE. <P>FROM 35-PERCENT TO 28-PERCENT. <P>WE EXPECT TO GET MORE DETAILS TODAY, FROM TREASURY SECRETARY TIMOTHY GEITHNER. <P>THE PLAN WOULD REQUIRE CONGRESSIONAL ACTION -- <P>WHICH IS UNLIKELY IN AN ELECTION YEAR. <P>AND WE'RE TOLD IT WOULD NOT INCREASE THE NATION'S DEFICIT. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=PRESIDENT OBAMA SINGS AGAIN-NATVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PRESIDENT OBAMA SINGS AGAIN-NATVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>MEANWHILE, AN ENCORE PERFORMANCE FROM PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA! <P>OBAMA SINGING <P>PRESIDENT OBAMA JOINED MUSICIANS MICK JAGGER, B.B. KING AND BUDDY GUY. <P>TO ROCK THE WHITE HOUSE TUESDAY NIGHT. <P>THE "RED, WHITE, AND BLUES" CONCERT WAS HELD IN RECOGNITION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH. <P>YOU MAY REMEMBER -- THE PRESIDENT IMPRESSED MANY LAST MONTH, <P>BY SINGING AL GREEN'S HIT "LET'S STAY TOGETHER." <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BREAKING NEWS-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BREAKING NEWS-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=TODDLER EJECTED-NAVITOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TODDLER EJECTED-NAVITOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>BREAKING RIGHT NOW AT 9-- <P>ABC SEVEN CONFIRMS. <P>A TWO YEAR OLD CHILD HAS BEEN EJECTED FROM A VEHICLE. AFTER A REAR END COLLISION. AT FOWLER AND MARKET STREETS IN FORT MYERS. <P>WE'RE TOLD THE CHILD WAS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED. <P>WE HAVE A CREW HEADED TO THE SCENE. <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>NEW THIS MORNING-- <P>THE VICTIMS IN A TRAGIC STAGE COLLAPSE. <P>ARE BEING HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCIDENT. <P>ABC SEVEN TELLS YOU WHY. <P>THEN-- <P>THE 25 WORDS YOUR BABY *MUST KNOW. <P>IN THE FIRST TWO YEARS OF THEIR LIFE. <P>AND EXPERTS OFFER WAYS TO HELP YOUR BABY LEARN. <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) 25 MUST HAVE WORDS FOR TODDLERS-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ1 A) 25 MUST HAVE WORDS FOR TODDLERS-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=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>YOU KNOW THOSE OVERDRAFT FEES BANKS CHARGE? <P>WELL -- THE CONSUMER PROTECTION BUREAU IS LOOKING INTO WHAT BANKS CHARGE AND HOW THEY NOTIFY CONSUMERS ABOUT IT. <P>YOU KNOW, BANKS AND CREDIT UNIONS CHARGED CUSTOMERS ABOUT 38 *BILLION* DOLLARS IN OVERDRAFT FEES LAST YEAR, ACCORDING TO RESEARCH FIRM "MOEBS." <P>***** <P>MEANTIME -- IF SOMEONE CALLS YOUR HOUSE TRYING TO COLLECT A DEBT -- MAKE SURE IT'S LEGIT BEFORE YOU OFFER TO PAY UP. <P>THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION SAYS FAKE DEBT COLLECTION COMPANIES HAVE BEEN USING WORKERS IN INDIA TO HARASS AND TRICK PEOPLE IN THE U-S INTO PAYING MILLIONS THEY DIDN'T OWE. <P>***** <P>AND -- NEW EFFORTS BY CORPORATE AMERICA -- <P>TO TRIM THE FAT. <P>THAT COULD BE GOOD NEWS FOR WEIGHT WATCHERS. <P>MORE, AFTER THIS: <P>IF YOU'RE TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT -- YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO GET HELP FROM YOUR EMPLOYER. <P>WEIGHTWATCHERS SAYS IT HAS SIGNED ON AMERICAN EXPRESS AND THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE. <P>AND CORPORATE CUSTOMERS NOW MAKE UP 12-PERCENT OF ITS NORTH AMERICAN MEETING ATTENDANCE. <P>MORE THAN A THIRD OF AMERICANS ARE CONSIDERED OBESE, ACCORDING TO HEALTH OFFICIALS. <P>****** <P>MEANTIME -- CANDY BAR FUNDRAISERS AND WEEKLY BAKE SALES MAY SOON BE A THING OF THE PAST. <P>AFTER A BIG FIGHT WITH THE FOOD INDUSTRY OVER SCHOOL *MEALS* -- FEDERAL REGULATORS ARE CONSIDERING NEW STANDARDS FOR *SNACKS AND SODAS.* <P>AND THE RULES MAY BAN THE SALE OF CERTAIN FOODS AT FUND RAISERS. <P>***** <P>AS FOR TRADING -- GAINS FOR STOCKS YESTERDAY -- LIMITED. <P>YOU CAN BLAME THAT ON CONCERN ABOUT RISING OIL PRICES. <P>WATCH CRUDE OIL AGAIN THIS MORNING. <P>THE UNITED NATION'S ATOMIC WATCHDOG ANNOUNCING THE LATEST ROUND OF TALKS WITH IRAN OVER IT'S NUCLEAR PROGRAM, HAS FAILED. <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=BRIDGE DEMO-NATTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BRIDGE DEMO-NATTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NATS <P>A BRIDGE CONNECTING OHIO AND WEST VIRGINIA FOR MORE THAN 80 YEARS. <P>WAS DEMOLISHED IN SECONDS TUESDAY. <P>IT TOOK 153 POUNDS OF EXPLOSIVES TO IMPLODE THE FORT STEUBEN BRIDGE. <P>AND IT TOOK JUST THREE SECONDS FOR THE BRIDGE TO HIT THE OHIO RIVER. <P>THE BRIDGE WAS CLOSED TO TRAFFIC ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO, <P>AS IT BEGAN TO DETERIORATE AND CRACKS WERE FOUND. <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. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BREAKING NEWS-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BREAKING NEWS-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=TODDLER EJECTED-NAVITOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TODDLER EJECTED-NAVITOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WE CONTINUE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS -- <P>WE'VE CONFIRMED A TWO YEAR OLD CHILD HAS BEEN TAKEN TO LEE MEMORIAL AS A TRAUMA ALERT -- <P>AFTER BEING BEEN EJECTED FROM A VEHICLE. <P>THIS HAPPENED AFTER A REAR END COLLISION. AT FOWLER AND MARKET STREETS IN FORT MYERS. <P>WE'RE TOLD THE CHILD WAS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED. <P>WE HAVE A REPORTER THERE -- WHO SAYS THE SCENE HAS CLEARED UP AND FOWLER IS BACK OPEN. <P>WE'LL HAVE A LIVE REPORT WITHIN THE HOUR. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SUGARLAND CRASH-VO IN TC> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SUGARLAND CRASH-VO IN TC</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THERE'S AN UPROAR OVER THE DEADLY STAGE COLLAPSE AT A SUGARLAND CONCERT. <P>THE COUNTRY DUO HAS EXPRESSED SHOCK AND SADNESS OVER LAST SUMMER'S TRAGEDY. <P>BUT NOW THEIR LAWYERS SEEM TO POINT THE FINGER AT SUGARLAND'S FANS-- <P>SUGGESTING THEY'RE PARTLY TO BLAME. <P>ABC'S REENA NINAN 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=SUGARLAND CRASH-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SUGARLAND CRASH-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SCRIPT: <P>" Oh My God! Oh My God!" <P>IT WAS A STAGE COLLAPSE THAT HAPPENED IN AN INSTANT. 7 KILLED , 58 INJURED <P>INCLUDING AN 8 <P>YEAR OLD GIRL.AS FANS AWAITED THE GRAMMY NOMINATED COUNTRY DUO- <P>SUGARLAND. <P>ROBIN ROBERTS <P>.What went through your, your heart and your mind? <P>JENNIFER NETTLES <P>I wept. Yeah. You know, I mean, as I said, it connects you. We are <P>forever connected to those people, because of the evening that we shared, <P>and the moment that we shared, and the tragedy that we shared. <P>BUT NOW SOME VICTIMS AND FAMILIES ARE SAYING THEY DON'T THINK SUGARLAND IS <P>TAKING THEIR FAIR SHARE OF THE BLAME.after their attorneys claimed the <P>fans themselves were partially at fault. <P>AT LEAST 20 LAW FIRMS REPRESENTING THE FAMILIES OF THOSE KILLED OR INJURED <P>FILED A CIVIL LAWSUIT back in november claiming negligence. They allege <P>Sugarland and companies involved in the stage's construction failed to <P>provide a safe area and ignored inclement weather concerns. <P>- THE BAND'S ATTORNEY'S COUNTERED THIS WEEK CLAIMING THE sudden storm that <P>led to the collapse WAS AN "ACT OF GOD". <P>And that "some or all of the plaintiffs' claimed injuries resulted from <P>their own fault," ADDING.THE FANS ASSUMED THEIR OWN RISK BY ATTENDING <P>THE SHOW.AND THAT THE BAND WAS NOT RESPONSIBLE. <P>Beth Urschel/ Victim <P>22:09:32- I mean it's been hard enough just dealing with the loss being hurt <P>having several surgeries. And then to hear them not take responsibility <P>partly for keeping us out there. Yeah that hurts and it does anger me. <P>THE BAND'S MANAGER Gail Gellman ISSUED THIS STATEMENT TO ABC NEWS: <P>"Sadly when a tragedy occurs, people want to point fingers and try to <P>sensationalize the disaster. The single most important thing to Sugarland, <P>are their fans. Their support and love over the past 9 years has been <P>unmatched. For anyone to think otherwise is completely devastating to them. <P>" <P>Sugarland's attorneys declined to comment to ABC News and are now seeking a <P>jury trial. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=PEE WEE FOOTBALL STUDY-VBX-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PEE WEE FOOTBALL STUDY-VBX-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NEW THIS MORNING-- <P>REVEALING RESULTS FROM A STUDY ON FIRST AND SECOND GRADE FOOTBALL PLAYERS. WHO HIT THEIR HEADS. <P>RESEARCHERS FOUND EACH PLAYER RECORDED MORE THAN 100 HITS DURING A FOOTBALL SEASON -- <P>RANGING FROM SOMETHING YOU'D EXPERIENCE DURING A PILLOW FIGHT. <P>TO A FORCE AS STRONG AS AMONG COLLEGE ATHLETES. <P>HARD ENOUGH TO EVEN CAUSE A CONCUSSION. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BREAST CANCER STUDY-VBX-TOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BREAST CANCER STUDY-VBX-TOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WOMEN IN THEIR 40'S. WHOSE BREAST CANCER WAS SPOTTED DURING A MAMMOGRAM. HAVE BETTER OUTCOMES THAN THOSE WHOSE DOCTOR FOUND THE DISEASE DURING AN EXAM. <P>A NEW STUDY FOUND -- <P>OVER AN 18 YEAR PERIOD, THE NUMBER OF CANCERS DIAGNOSED AS STAGE ZERO. INCREASED OVER 60 PERCENT, <P>WHILE CANCERS DIAGNOSED AT STAGE THREE DROPPED SIGNIFICANTLY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=25 MUST HAVE WORDS FOR TODDLERS-VBX-TOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>25 MUST HAVE WORDS FOR TODDLERS-VBX-TOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>RESEARCHERS SAY TODDLERS SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST 25 WORDS IN THEIR VOCABULARY. BY AGE TWO. <P>EXPERTS AT BRYN MAWR COLLEGE HAVE COMPILED A LIST OF THOSE "MUST HAVE" WORDS -- <P>INCLUDING MOMMY, DADDY, THANK YOU, HOT, BANANA, ALL GONE AND DOG. <P>EXPERTS SAY PARENTS CAN BOOST THEIR CHILD'S LANGUAGE SKILLS BY TURNING <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=JETBLUE DOT COM-VOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>JETBLUE DOT COM-VOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS MORNING -- AN INTERNET PRANK. <P>THE BOSTON RED SOX HAVE MOVED INTO THEIR NEW SPRING HOME -- <P>JET BLUE PARK. <P>BUT IF YOU TYPE IN JET-BLUE-PARK-DOT-COM. <P>YOU'RE AUTOMATICALLY DIRECTED TO THE NEW YORK YANKEES' HOME PAGE. <P>THE DOMAIN BELONGS TO FORT MYERS RESIDENT -- ERIC ENGELMAN. <P>HE'S A CUBS FAN. <P>LAST MARCH. HE SAW THAT JET BLUE AIRLINES WON THE NAMING RIGHTS FOR THE NEW COMPLEX, <P>SO HE GRABBED THE DOMAIN NAME FOR EIGHT DOLLARS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=JETBLUE DOT COM-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>JETBLUE DOT COM-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ERIC ENGELMAN, PURCHASED SITE: Eleven months later its finally coming to realization that nobody bought it I guess because nobody has even bothered me or questioned me or anything about it until now. <P>ENGELMAN SAYS HE DID IT ALL IN FUN -- AND PLANS TO KEEP THE SITE THE WAY IT IS. <P>HOWEVER, HE'S WILLING TO WORK WITH THE RED SOX OR THE STADIUM. IF THEY REQUEST A CHANGE. <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>NEW THIS MORNING -- <P>FOR THOSE AVID TWEETERS AND STATUS POSTERS-- <P>YOU CAN NOW HOLD THE OSCARS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HANDS. <P>ABC SEVEN TELLS YOU HOW TO GET YOUR ALL ACCESS PASS. <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) COUNTDOWN TO THE ACADEMY AWARDS-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ2 A) COUNTDOWN TO THE ACADEMY AWARDS-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=COUNTDOWN TO THE ACADEMY AWARDS-VO IN TC> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>COUNTDOWN TO THE ACADEMY AWARDS-VO IN TC</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE ACADEMY AWARDS BECOME MORE SOCIAL! <P>A NEW, FREE APP PROVIDES ALL THINGS OSCAR. <P>TO FILM BUFFS ARMED WITH THEIR SMARTPHONES! <P>AND SEVERAL WEBSITES HAVE POPPED UP -- <P>FOR THOSE MORE INTERESTED IN THE RED CARPET FASHION. <P>ABC'S DIANA ALVEAR EXPLAINS HOW TO STAY CONNECTED. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=COUNTDOWN TO THE ACADEMY AWARDS-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>COUNTDOWN TO THE ACADEMY AWARDS-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SCRIPT: <P>IF JUST WATCHING THE ACADEMY AWARDS IS NOT ENOUGH FOR YOU. <P>THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT! <P>THE FREE APP IS DESIGNED TO GIVE DIEHARD OSCAR FANS THE ULTIMATE HOLLYWOOD <P>INSIDER'S EXPERIENCE. <P>YOU GET TRAILERS FOR THE FILMS. <P>AND INTERVIEWS WITH THE NOMINEES. <P>VIEW MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM PAST SHOWS. <P>AND TIMELINES. TO TEST YOURSELF ON OSCAR TRIVIA. <P>Diana Alvear/ABC News/Hollywood <P>"And for fans who fancy themselves pretty good prognosticators. <P>Check out "my picks". To compete with your friends to see who wins as best <P>predictor." <P>IF TWEETING'S YOUR THING. <P>OSCAR WANTS YOU.TO SHARE *YOUR* FAVORITE MEMORIES WITH THE TWITTERVERSE. <P>COME OSCAR SUNDAY. <P>THE APP WILL FEATURE 12 DIFFERENT CAMERA ANGLES. <P>INCLUDING BACKSTAGE ACTION. <P>AND THE ALL IMPORTANT ARRIVALS ON THE MOST FAMOUS RED CARPET IN THE WORLD. <P>WHERE FASHIONISTAS STAR ARE MADE. OR SHAMED. <P>FASHIONBLOGGER DOT COM. IS ALREADY RUNNING BEST AND WORST DRESSED <P>PREVIEWS. <P>AND BLOGGERS AROUND THE WORLD. ARE PREPARING TO PRAISE OR *PAN* WHAT <P>PEOPLE ARE WEARING. <P>FROM THE SECOND THEY SET FOOT ON THE PREMISES. <P>AND THE ACTION DOESN'T END WHEN THE SHOW DOES. <P>SEVERAL POST - OSCAR PARTIES WILL BE LIVESTREAMED. <P>DIANA ALVEAR, ABC NEWS, HOLLYWOOD. <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 9-30 -- <P>DON'T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU READ. <P>SOME ONLINE REVIEWS ARE FORGED TO DECEIVE YOU. <P>WE'LL TELL YOU WHO'S BEHIND THE LIE. <P>PLUS-- <P>INSANITY PLEA. <P>ABC SEVEN BRINGS YOU A BIZARRE TWIST IN A MURDER TRIAL -- <P>CENTERED AROUND A ROMANTIC RIVAL. <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) INSANE EXEC-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ3 A) INSANE EXEC-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>ABC SEVEN IS ALWAYS ON TOP OF THE LATEST BUSINESS NEWS. <P>YOU ARE LOOKING AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE WHERE THE TRADING DAY IS JUST BEGINNING. <P>U.S. STOCK FUTURES ARE FALLING, ECHOING DECLINES IN EUROPE-- <P>WHERE INVESTORS FRETTED OVER THE DETAILS OF THE GREEK BAILOUT PLAN. <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) JOURNALIST KILLED-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS) JOURNALIST KILLED-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ABC SEVEN ON TOP OF BREAKING NEW THIS MORNING-- <P>AN AMERICAN REPORTER AND A FRENCH PHOTOJOURNALIST. WERE KILLED TODAY IN SYRIA. <P>MARIE COLVIN, AN AMERICAN WORKING FOR A BRITISH NEWSPAPER -- <P>WAS KILLED IN THE CITY OF HOMS, <P>WHEN A SHELL HIT THE HOUSE THEY WERE STAYING 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=TS) GOP POLITICS-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS) GOP POLITICS-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE FOUR REMAINING CANDIDATES FOR THE REPUBLICAN NOMINATION -- <P>FACE OFF ONCE AGAIN TONIGHT. <P>THIS TIME FROM MESA, ARIZONA. <P>RICK SANTORUM AND MITT ROMNEY ARE NECK AND NECK IN RECENT POLLS. <P>BOTH ARIZONA AND MICHIGAN HOLD THEIR PRIMARIES IN SIX DAYS. <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) RIVER BASIN DEAL-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS) RIVER BASIN DEAL-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A PLAN TO MAKE-OVER DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS. GETS THE GREEN LIGHT. <P>FORT MYERS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED FINAL PLANS FOR THE DOWNTOWN RIVER BASIN PROJECT. <P>THE PROJECT WILL BRING THE RIVERFRONT ONE BLOCK CLOSER TO DOWNTOWN. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BREAKING-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BREAKING-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=TODDLER EJECTED-POP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TODDLER EJECTED-POP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WE CONTINUE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS THIS MORNING - <P>WE'VE CONFIRMED A TWO YEAR OLD CHILD HAS BEEN TAKEN TO LEE MEMORIAL AS A TRAUMA ALERT. <P>AFTER AN EARLY MORNING CRASH IN FORT MYERS. <P>ABC SEVEN'S JOE ROETZ IS LIVE AT FOWLER AND MARKET STREETS, WHERE THE CRASH HAPPENED. <P>JOE? <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 EJECTED-REM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TODDLER EJECTED-REM</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=TODDLER EJECTED-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TODDLER EJECTED-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=DEVELOPING-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>DEVELOPING-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=HONEYMOON MURDER TRIAL-POP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HONEYMOON MURDER TRIAL-POP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>DEVELOPING THIS MORNING AT 9-30 -- <P>ANOTHER DAY OF EMOTIONAL TESTIMONY IN THE HONEYMOON MURDER TRIAL. <P>AS MORE WITNESSES TOOK THE STAND. <P>GABE WATSON IS ACCUSED OF KILLING HIS WIFE. <P>JUST 11 DAYS AFTER THEY WERE MARRIED. <P>ELIZABETH VARGAS 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=HONEYMOON MURDER TRIAL-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HONEYMOON MURDER TRIAL-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SCRIPT: <P>THE MAN IN CHARGE OF TINA WATSON'S FATAL DIVE AT AUSTRALIA'S GREAT BARRIER <P>REEF ADMITTED HE HAD NO IDEA THE 26 YEAR OLD NEWLYWED HAD NEVER DIVED IN THE <P>OCEAN BEFORE, HER ONLY EXPERIENCE WAS A HANDFUL OF SHALLOW DIVES WITH A <P>GUIDE, IN AN ALABAMA POND. <P>SOT BRETT BLOOMSTON / DEFENSE ATTORNEY: "Did you ask whether she had ever <P>had any problems with her certification which would have told you she had <P>had a panic episode?" <P>SOT WADE SINGLETON / WITNESS: "No." <P>IN FACT, SHE HAD PANICKED UNDERWATER WHILE LEARNING HOW TO DIVE. WADE <P>SINGLETON ALSO ADMITTED HE VIOLATED DIVING REGULATIONS BY ALLOWING TINA TO <P>TAKE THE DIVE WITH HER HUSBAND OF ELEVEN DAYS, WITHOUT A GUIDE. <P>SOT BRETT BLOOMSTON / DEFENSE ATTORNEY: "If something happened to Gabe <P>underwater, do you think Tina was in any position with her experience to do <P>anything to help him?" <P>SOT WADE SINGLETON / WITNESS: "Probably not." <P>IT WAS WADE SINGLETON WHO SPOTTED TINA LAYING ON THE OCEAN FLOOR, AND RUSHED <P>HER 100 FEET TO THE OCEAN SURFACE TO GIVE HER CPR. <P>PROSECUTOR'S ALSO CALLED TINA'S YOUNGER SISTER, ALANDA TO THE STAND. <P>SOT ALANDA THOMAS / VICTIM'S SISTER: "My dad told me / there had been an <P>accident and that Tina has drowned." <P>SHE TOLD JURORS GABE NEVER CONTACTED TINA'S FAMILY TO TELL THEM WHAT <P>HAPPENEDAND THAT HE REASSURED HER MOTHER ON THE PHONE FROM AUSTRALIA THAT HE <P>STAYED WITH TINA THE 40 LONG MINUTES THAT WADE SINGLETON AND RESCUE DIVERS <P>TRIED TO SAVE HER. <P>SOT ALANDA THOMAS / VICTIM'S SISTER: "He promised us all that he was with <P>her the whole time, he never left her." <P>IN FACT, GABE WAS ON A DIFFERENT BOAT, FAR FROM THE FRANTIC RESCUE EFFORTS. <P>AND WHILE PROSECUTORS WERE ABLE TO RAISE TROUBLING QUESTIONS ABOUT GABE'S <P>CHARACTER AND JUDGEMENT, THEY HAVE STRUGGLED TO PRESENT ANY EVIDENCE THAT HE <P>ACTUALLY KILLED HER FOR MONEY, AS THEY CLAIM. AND WHEN PROSECUTORS TRIED TO <P>SHOW THAT GABE'S REQUEST AT THE FUNERAL HOME FOR TINA'S ENGAGEMENT RING WAS <P>SUSPICIOUS, THE JUDGE ANGRILY DISMISSED THEM. <P>SOT JUDGE TOMMY NAIL / JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA: "He plans a trip halfway <P>around the world, that's paid for by him and his family / so that he could <P>go over there and kill her, so he could get the same engagement ring?" <P>SOT ELIZABETH VARGAS / ABC NEWS: "The judge seemed to be rather tough on you <P>guys today. The prosecution." <P>SOT DON VALESKA / PROSECUTOR: "I wish we had gotten in the stuff that he <P>ruled out, but I can't do anything but move on." <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=HONEYMOON MURDER TRIAL-ON CAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HONEYMOON MURDER TRIAL-ON CAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ELIZABETH VARGAS REPORTING-- <P>GABE WATSON HAS PLEADED "NOT" GUILTY IN 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=DEVELOPING-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>DEVELOPING-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=INSANE EXEC-VO IN POP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>INSANE EXEC-VO IN POP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>MOVING TO ANOTHER BIZARRE MURDER TRIAL. <P>A KILLER GUNNED DOWN A ROMANTIC RIVAL. <P>BUT HE'S CLAIMING INSANIT -- <P>SAYING A DEVIL WHO LOOKED LIKE THE SOUL SINGER BARRY WHITE. TOLD HIM TO KILL. <P>ABC'S ANDREA CANNING HAS THIS STRANGE STORY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=INSANE EXEC-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>INSANE EXEC-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SCRIPT: <P>DEMONS, ANGELS, AND TWO FAMOUS SINGERS TOOK CENTER STAGE IN HEMY NEUMAN'S <P>MURDER TRIAL TUESDAY <P>"Hemy Neuman claims that he was visited by 6 foot dark demon that looked or <P>sounded like Barry White. <P>NEUMAN'S LAWYERS SAY IN THE MONTHS BEFORE KILLING RUSTY SNEIDERMAN, THE 48- <P>YEAR-OLD ENGINEER WAS VISITED BY THAT DEMON. AS WELL AS AN ANGEL WITH THE <P>FACE OF OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN. <P>DEFENSE ATTY - the angel told him / that rusty was going to harm the <P>children. / That he need to kill Rusty. <P>THE DEFENSE TEAM SAYS THEIR CLIENT SUFFERS FROM MENTAL ILLNESS. <P>BUT PROSECUTORS SAY NEUMAN ISN'T DELUSIONAL INSTEAD, THEY SAY HE HAD A COLD <P>BLOODED PLAN TO KILL RUSTY SNEIDERMAN AS HE DROPPED OFF HIS 2 YEAR OLD SON <P>AT THIS GEORGIA DAYCARE IN 2010. <P>"Hemy Neuman approaches him, walking towards him, and shoots him 3 times." <P>SHOT TO DEATH, PROSECUTORS SAY, BECAUSE NEUMAN WAS HAVING AN AFFAIR WITH <P>SNEIDERMAN'S WIFE ANDREA, AND WAS OBSESSED WITH HER <P>JUST EIGHT DAYS BEFORE THE MURDER, THEY SAY RUSTY SNEIDERMAN CALLED 9-1-1 <P>AFTER SPOTTING NEUMAN AT THE COUPLE'S HOME. <P>9-1-1 call: There's a man who was sleeping in my backyard. He's running. I <P>think he has a gun in his back pocket and now he's running away. <P>ON THE STAND TUESDAY ANDREA SNEIDERMAN BROKE DOWN. <P>"I need a moment" <P>AND DENIED HAVING AN AFFAIR. <P>"None of those feelings were ever returned, and I made myself completely <P>clear." <P>BUT IN BIZARRE TWIST, A DIVORCE LAWYER FOR NEUMAN'S ESTRANGED WIFE TELLS ABC <P>NEWS SHE BELIEVES ANDREA SNEIDERMAN IS LYING AND THAT SHE HAS PROOF OF THE <P>AFFAIR, INCLUDING EMAIL EXCHANGES AND TRAVEL RECORDS. <P>Esther Panitch - I expect that there will be a parade of witnesses who will <P>corroborate that there was an affair <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=VIGIL FOR MOTHER DAUGHTER KILLED-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>VIGIL FOR MOTHER DAUGHTER KILLED-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE ATTENDED A VIGIL -- <P>FOR A CLEVELAND MOM AND HER BABY, <P>WHO WERE BOTH KILLED OVER THE WEEKEND. <P>LATASHA JACKSON AND HER ONE-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER -- SHANIA WYNN --- WERE KIDNAPPED, THEN SHOT. <P>THEIR BODIES WERE FOUND IN A GARAGE. <P>.ALONG WITH THEIR SUSPECTED KILLER. JACKSON'S EX-BOYFRIEND, THOMAS LORDE. <P>POLICE THINK HE KILLED THEM, THEN HIMSELF. <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 RAPE-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MARDI GRAS RAPE-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>DEVELOPING THIS MORNING-- <P>A WEEKEND OF MARDI GRAS CELEBRATING. TOOK A NASTY TURN FOR A TEXAS WOMAN. <P>AUTHORITIES SAY SHE WAS ABDUCTED FROM A CELEBRATION IN GALVESTON, <P>AND RAPED BY SEVERAL MEN. <P>GALVESTON POLICE HAVE ARRESTED FOUR MEN IN CONNECTION TO THE ATTACK. <P>MEANTIME, INVESTIGATORS ARE KEEPING DETAILS UNDER WRAPS, <P>CAREFUL NOT TO COMPROMISE 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=MARDI GRAS RAPE-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MARDI GRAS RAPE-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"She's alive and with the support of her family and friends I'm sure she'll cope. prayers go out to her for what she's been through." <P>"Very sad, very sad." <P>INVESTIGATORS SAY THEY BELIEVE THE ATTACK WAS PLANNED, <P>AND THAT THE RAPISTS USED THE SIZABLE CROWD TO THEIR ADVANTAGE. <P>GALVESTON POLICE ALSO BELIEVE -- <P>IT'S POSSIBLE THE SUSPECTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SEVERAL SIMILAR ATTACKS IN THE AREA. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SKOREA PRES NKOREA-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SKOREA PRES NKOREA-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SOUTH KOREAN LEADER LEE MYUNG-BAK. *URGES CHINA TO HANDLE NORTH KOREAN DEFECTORS, <P>IN ACCORDANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL NORMS. <P>ABOUT TWO DOZEN NORTH KOREAN DEFECTORS WERE ARRESTED IN CHINA THIS MONTH , <P>AND MAY FACE HARSH PERSECUTION WHEN THEY'RE RETURNED TO THEIR HOME COUNTRY. <P>LEE ALSO PROMISED -- THAT HIS GOVERNMENT WILL CONTINUE TO COOPERATE WITH CHINA ON THE MATTER. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=GIRL SCOUT CONTROVERSY -SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GIRL SCOUT CONTROVERSY -SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE 100-TH ANNIVERSARY OF GIRL SCOUTS. BALLOONS INTO A POLITICAL DEBATE. <P>"My problem is on a personal level with my family and our beliefs and my wife and I pulled our daughters out of Girl Scouts effective yesterday. <P>INDIANA REPRESENTATIVE BOB MORRIS SAYS HE CAN'T SUPPORT A RESOLUTION. CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF GIRL SCOUTS, <P>BECAUSE IT'S A TACTICAL ARM OF PLANNED PARENTHOOD. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=GIRL SCOUT CONTROVERSY -SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GIRL SCOUT CONTROVERSY -SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"We have no relationship with Planned Parenthood. Doesn't exist. There's no formal relationship. There's no money that changes hands. We have no relationship. And that's the bottom line." <P>INDIANA STATE REPRESENTATIVE BOB MORRIS CLAIMS -- <P>THE GIRL SCOUTS HAVE BECOME A RADICAL ORGANIZATION. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CHICO'S EARNINGS REPORT-ON CAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CHICO'S EARNINGS REPORT-ON CAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ANOTHER IMPRESSIVE EARNINGS REPORT THIS MORNING -- <P>FOR FORT MYERS-BASED RETAILER CHICO'S. <P>THE COMPANY SAYS THEY SAW A 20 PERCENT SALES INCREASE IN THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2011. <P>THIS INCLUDES THE FIRST FULL QUARTER OF BOSTON PROPER -- <P>A CATALOG AND INTERNET CLOTHING COMPANY AQUIRED BY CHICO'S LAST YEAR. <P>ALSO, FOR THE FIRST TIME -- CHICO'S ANNUAL SALES CLIMBED TO MORE THAN 2 BILLION. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FAKE ONLINE REVIEWS-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FAKE ONLINE REVIEWS-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU WARNS -- <P>DON'T TRUST *ALL* ONLINE REVIEWS. <P>SOME COMPANIES HIRE WRITERS. <P>TO STACK WEBSITES WITH COMMENTS ABOUT A PRODUCT. <P>"I like to get an idea of what people think of a product before I put any money into it." <P>IN SOME CASES -- <P>WRITERS ARE HIRED TO FILL THE WEBSITES WITH POSITIVE COMMENTS ABOUT A PRODUCT. <P>OR IN SOME CASES -- NEGATIVE REVIEWS ABOUT THEIR COMPETITORS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FAKE ONLINE REVIEWS-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FAKE ONLINE REVIEWS-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"It's bad business to do that because it's dishonest, it's a disservice to consumers and it's also deceptive." <P>SOME SITES DO USE FILTERS TO PROTECT CONSUMERS. <P>THE BEST WAY TO GET A FEELING FOR A PRODUCT -- <P>IS TO READ A VARIETY OF REVIEWS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CORONA ARCH ROPE SWING-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CORONA ARCH ROPE SWING-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NEW TODAY-- INCREDIBLE VIDEO FROM A DAREDEVIL FILMMAKER. <P>THIS VIDEO WAS POSTED ON YOUTUBE - <P>IT SHOWS PEOPLE JUMPING OFF OF THE CORONA ARCH IN UTAH, <P>AND HAS ALREADY RECEIVED MORE THAN FIVE MILLION HITS. IN JUST FIVE DAYS! <P>FILMMAKER DEVON GRAHAM SAYS HE DOESN'T DO ANY OF THE STUNTS HIMSELF, <P>BUT HE ENJOYS PUTTING THE EXTREME VIDEOS ON THE INTERNET FOR PEOPLE TO WATCH. <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>A HEALTH ALERT THIS MORNING -- <P>ALARMING NEW INFORMATION ABOUT WOMEN AND HEART ATTACKS. <P>NAT SOT AMERICAN HEART ASSOC PSA: "CRASH! MOM! I THINK YOU'RE HAVING A <P>HEART ATTACK. HONEY DO I LOOK LIKE THE KIND OF PERSON WHO HAS A HEART <P>ATTACK?" <P>YOUR HEART CAN BE IN DISTRESS. WITHOUT YOU EVEN KNOWING. <P>LEARN THE *CRITICAL WARNING SIGNS. <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) WOMEN HEART HEALTH-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ4 A) WOMEN HEART HEALTH-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=WOMEN HEART HEALTH-POP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WOMEN HEART HEALTH-POP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NEW THIS MORNING-- <P>A GROUND-BREAKING STUDY CHALLENGES THE COMMON PERCEPTION. <P>THAT HEART ATTACKS ARE A PROBLEM MAINLY FOR OLDER MEN. <P>TURNS OUT -- WOMEN ARE VERY MUCH AT RISK. ESPECIALLY YOUNGER ONES. <P>AND EVEN DOCTORS DON'T ALWAYS RECOGNIZE THE SYMPTOMS. <P>ABC'S DOCTOR RICHARD BESSER 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=WOMEN HEART HEALTH-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WOMEN HEART HEALTH-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SCRIPT: <P>SHE'S NOT HAVING CHEST PAIN.THAT'S THE POINT. <P>NAT SOT AMERICAN HEART ASSOC PSA: "YOU OK MOM? I'M FINE" <P>IT IS AN AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGE <P>AIMED AT YOUNGER WOMEN WHO COULD EASILY MISS THE WARNING SIGNS OF A HEART <P>ATTACK. <P>NAT SOT AMERICAN HEART ASSOC PSA: "YOU SURE YOU'RE OK?" <P>LIKE THE PSATODAY'S STUDY HAMMERS HOME CRITICAL POINTS ABOUT WOMEN AND HEART <P>ATTACKS <P>*A WOMAN IS LESS LIKELY THAN A MAN TO EXPERIENCE THAT CLASSIC WARNING SIGN - <P>- CHEST PAIN. <P>*SHE IS LESS LIKELY THAN A MAN TO GET IMMEDIATE TREATMENT <P>* AND MORE LIKELY TO DIE. <P>NAT SOT AMERICAN HEART ASSOC PSA: "HEY HONEY. WHEW YOU OK? YEAH." <P>THAT'S BECAUSE A WOMAN'S SYMPTOMS CAN BE JAW PAIN, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, <P>WEAKNESS AND FATIGUE, HEAVY SWEATING AND NAUSEA.SIGNS EASILY MISTAKEN BY <P>THEM AND THEIR DOCTORS AS INDIGESTION, FLU, EVEN STRESS. <P>NAT SOT AMERICAN HEART ASSOC PSA: "CRASH! MOM! I THINK YOU'RE HAVING A <P>HEART ATTACK. HONEY DO I LOOK LIKE THE KIND OF PERSON WHO HAS A HEART <P>ATTACK?" <P>AT AGE 43 GAIL HARRIS-BERRY LIVED THAT PSAHEADING TO THE ER AFTER TINGLING <P>IN HER ARM SHE WAS HAVING A HEART ATTACK <P>SOT GAIL HARRIS-BERRY / HEART ATTACK SURVIVOR: <P>"AFTER 4 TRIPS TO 2 DIFFERENT HOSPITALS I WAS TURNED AWAY AND THEY BEGAN TO <P>TREAT ME AS IF I WAS HAVING MENTAL PROBLEMS." <P>NAT SOT AMERICAN HEART ASSOC PSA: <P>"SORRY TO BOTHER YOU I THINK I MIGHT BE HAVING A LITTLE HEART ATTACK." <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=WOMEN HEART HEALTH-OC-BNR> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WOMEN HEART HEALTH-OC-BNR</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>YOU MAY NOT KNOW HOW TO RECOGNIZE SOME OF THE SYMPTOMS OF A HEART ATTACK. <P>BUT A HEART ATTACK IS MORE LIKELY TO KILL YOU THAN BREAST CANCER. <P>LEARN THE SYMPTOMS. <P>VISIT US ONLINE AT ABC DASH SEVEN DOT. <P>CLICK SITES ON 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=NASA SENDS ROCKET INTO AURORA-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NASA SENDS ROCKET INTO AURORA-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>QUITE A SIGHT TO SEE -- <P>AS A TEAM OF SCIENTISTS LAUNCH A SMALL ROCKET INTO A NORTHERN LIGHTS DISPLAY. <P>THE ROCKET LAUNCH TOOK PLACE NEAR FAIRBANKS, ALASKA. OVER THE WEEKEND. <P>NASA HOPES TO DISCOVER HOW NORTHERN LIGHTS CAN AFFECT SIGNALS FROM GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM SATELLITES, <P>AND OTHER SPACECRAFT. <P>SCIENTISTS SAY THE ROCKET REACHED A HEIGHT OF ABOUT 217 MILES. <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. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=PLAYBOOK UPDATE-VBX-TOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PLAYBOOK UPDATE-VBX-TOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NEW THIS MORNING-- <P>AFTER NEARLY A YEAR, RESEARCH IN MOTION RELEASED AN UPDATE FOR ITS PLAYBOOK TABLET. <P>THE PLAYBOOK RECEIVED NEGATIVE REVIEWS WHEN IT LAUNCHED LAST APRIL. <P>THE MAKERS OF BLACKBERRY PROMISED TO ADD THE FEATURES WITHIN 60 DAYS, <P>BUT CONTINUED TO PUSH BACK THE UPGRADE UNTIL NOW. <P>THE SOFTWARE UPDATE CAN BE DOWNLOADED FOR FREE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=JC PENNY DOWNGRADE-VBX-TOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>JC PENNY DOWNGRADE-VBX-TOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>J.C. PENNEY'S MOVE FROM CONSTANT PROMOTIONS TO EVERYDAY LOW PRICES. <P>EARNS THE RETAILER A LOWER CREDIT RATING. <P>FITCH RATINGS DOWNGRADED THE RETAILER *ONE NOTCH TO A DOUBLE-B-PLUS. <P>LAST MONTH -- J.C. PENNEY ANNOUNCED A NEW PRICING TIER. <P>EVERYDAY PRICING, MONTH-LONG VALUES AND BEST PRICES OR CLEARANCE. <P>FITCH SAYS PENNEY FACES A VOLATILE YEAR, <P>AND ITS UNCERTAIN IF CONSUMERS WILL BUY INTO THE NEW PRICING STRUCTURE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=COMCAST STREAMING-VBX-TOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>COMCAST STREAMING-VBX-TOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>COMCAST LAUNCHES ITS OWN STREAMING VIDEO SERVICE OVER THE WEB -- <P>TAKING AIM AT NETFLIX. <P>THE NEW SERVICE CALLED XFINITY STREAMPIX. <P>WILL BE BUNDLED WITH CERTAIN TIERS OF COMCAST VIDEO SERVICE, FOR ABOUT FIVE DOLLARS A MONTH. <P>STREAMPIX LAUNCHES THURSDAY, <P>AND WILL OFFER A SELECTION OF OLD T-V SHOWS AND MOVIES. <P>THE SERVICE IS AVAILABLE ONLY IN HOMES THAT HAVE COMCAST 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=PUMPKIN THIEF SENTENCED-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PUMPKIN THIEF SENTENCED-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A NEW MEXICO COLLEGE STUDENT AND HER EX-BOYFRIEND. <P>HAVE BEEN SENTENCED FOR STEALING A TWO DOLLAR PUMPKIN. <P>A JUDGE SENTENCED THE COUPLE TO 40 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE EACH. <P>THEY ALSO HAVE TO PAY 145 DOLLARS IN COURT COSTS. <P>THEY STOLE A SMALL PUMPKIN LAST OCTOBER, <P>BUT SAY THEY THOUGHT THE PUMPKINS WERE FREE. <P>THEY ALSO CLAIM THEY OFFERED TO PAY FOR IT, WHEN CONFRONTED BY AN OFFICER. <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 COURT-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CHINA IPAD COURT-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A CHINESE COMPANY FIGHTING APPLE OVER ITS USE OF THE I-PAD TRADEMARK. <P>TOOK ITS COMPLAINTS TO A COURT IN SHANGHAI TODAY. <P>THE CHINESE FIRM CLAIMS OWNERSHIP OF THE NAME "I-PAD." <P>IT SAYS APPLE ACTED DISHONESTLY. WHEN IT BOUGHT THE RIGHTS TO THE NAME FROM ITS TAIWAN AFFILIATE, <P>THE FIRM WANTS TO HALT THE SALE OF THE TABLETS IN CHINA. <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 COURT-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CHINA IPAD COURT-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"The final solution may probably be that Apple reaches an agreement with this Proview company outside of the court. <P>MULTIPLE LAWSUITS HAVE BEEN FILED, <P>AND THE CHINESE FIRM SEEKS TO HAVE I-PAD SALES BLOCKED IN 40 CITIES. <P>APPLE SAYS IT BOUGHT THE RIGHTS TO THE NAME IN CHINA AND OTHER COUNTRIES IN 2009. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BLIND DETERMINATION-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BLIND DETERMINATION-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IT'S A STORY OF THE BLIND LITERALLY LEADING THE BLIND. <P>"It's a palm computer that happens to have a radio in it, so it's really my computer." <P>LAST FRIDAY, A FORMER PARALYMPIC ATHLETE TOOK A CHECKERED CAB BACK TO CAMPUS, WHERE HE'S A GRAD STUDENT. <P>BUT HE LOST HIS I-PHONE. <P>VINCENT MARTIN CALLED ON HIS FRIEND, SYNGE TYSON, WHO IS ALMOST BLIND HERSELF. <P>AND SHE MANAGED TO FIND A SIGNAL FROM HIS I-PHONE. ON HER I-PAD. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BLIND DETERMINATION-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BLIND DETERMINATION-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"It would change locations and I said, 'your phone has gotta still be in this taxi because it's a taxi pattern.'" <P>SYNGE AND VINCENT SAY THEY CONTACTED THE CAB COMPANY AND POLICE, BUT GOT NO HELP. <P>SO TWO DAYS LATER -- THEY DID THEIR OWN DETECTIVE WORK. FOLLOWING THE SIGNAL. <P>SUNDAY AFTERNOON, VINCENT'S BROTHER DROVE HIM AROUND LOOKING FOR HIS MISSING I-PHONE. WHILE TRACKING IT ON HER I-PAD. <P>IT LED THEM STRAIGHT TO THE CABBIE'S HOME. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BLIND DETERMINATION-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BLIND DETERMINATION-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"Chain your iphone to you; don't take it out of the holster for any reason." <P>NOW VINCENT MARTIN HAS HIS I-PHONE AGAIN. <P>THANKS TO HIS BROTHER, HIS FRIEND SYNGE AND THEIR PERSISTENCE. <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>LADIES, HAVE YOU EVER CAUGHT A GUY PEAKING? <P>AND GUYS -- HAVE YOU BEEN CAUGHT WITH WANDERING EYES? <P>ABC SEVEN FINDS IT'S A PRETTY COMMON THING. <P>EVEN WHEN IT COMES TO WORLD LEADERS. <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) CAUGHT EYEING CLEAVAGE-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ5 A) CAUGHT EYEING CLEAVAGE-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=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 ASH WEDNESDAY-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MARDI GRAS ASH WEDNESDAY-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>MARDI GRAS HAS COME TO AN END -- <P>WITH THE BIGGEST FAT TUESDAY CELEBRATION IN NEW ORLEANS. SINCE HURRICANE KATRINA. <P>PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD DESCENDED ON THE CRESCENT CITY. TO HAVE A GOOD TIME. <P>MARDI GRAS -- OR FAT TUESDAY -- IS CELEBRATED THE DAY BEFORE ASH WEDNESDAY, WHICH IS TODAY. <P>ASH WEDNESDAY MARKS THE BEGINNING OF LENT. <P>A PERIOD OF FASTING AND REPENTANCE BEFORE EASTER SUNDAY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CAUGHT EYEING CLEAVAGE-ON CAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CAUGHT EYEING CLEAVAGE-ON CAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AND ABOUT THOSE BEADS-- <P>IN ORDER TO GET THEM, YOU HAVE TO SHOW A LITTLE SOMETHING. <P>CLEAVAGE ALMOST NEVER FAILS TO ATTRACT EYEBALLS. <P>BUT WHAT IF THE WANDERING EYE. LOOKS AT A ROYAL BOSOM. <P>JEANNE MOOS REPORTS ON THE WORLD LEADER. CAUGHT SNEAKING A PEEK. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CAUGHT EYEING CLEAVAGE-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CAUGHT EYEING CLEAVAGE-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>--REPORTER PKG-AS FOLLOWS -- <P>DID THE HUSBAND OF FINLAND'S PRESIDENT GET CAUGHT SNEAKING A PEAK AT A GALA? SURE IT HAPPENS TO TEENAGE BOYS WITH RAGING HORMONES, ONE MINUTE YOU'RE ZONING OUT WHILE ZOOMING IN IN MATH CLASS, THE NEXT MINUTE. <P>YOU'RE NABBED! BUT THIS WAS THE HUSBAND OF FINLAND'S PRESIDENT SEEMINGLY OGLING PRINCESS MARY OF DENMARK. THE GIVEAWAY MAY BE THE GUILTY LOOK UP TO THE CEILING, AS SHE COVERS HER BOSOM. THOUGH MAYBE HE WAS JUST INSPECTING HER JEWELS. AT LEAST THE PRINCESS DIDN'T TELL HIM TO "FOCUS" AS SINGER NICOLE SCHERZINGER DID TO CONAN. <P>They asked me to be a guest judge. Focus. Conan. <P>Finally let's be real for a second here, you didn't think I was gonna look down there? <P>POOR GUYS, BETRAYED BY EVEN A SUBTLE LOWERING OF THEIR EYELIDS. <P>My eyes are up here, Donny. bring it up <P>If a woman shows cleavage a man is allowed to look <P>But this is a girl's best accessory. <P>Yes! <P>UP, UP, UP--PICTURES CAN MAKE GUYS LOOK LIKE BOOBS EVEN WHEN THEY'RE INNOCENT. <P>REMEMBER PRESIDENT OBAMA'S "TAIL TO THE CHIEF" MOMENT? <P>It's causing quite a buzz <P>THERE WAS THE PRESIDENT AT A SUMMIT. <P>Giving a young woman a serious once over. <P>BUT WHEN GOOD MORNING AMERICA SHOWED VIDEO OF THE SAME INSTANT. <P>Seems to be a different story. Obama may be watching his footing <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CAUGHT EYEING CLEAVAGE-ON CAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CAUGHT EYEING CLEAVAGE-ON CAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>JEANNE MOOS REPORTING. <P>IT'S PROBABLY BEST NOT TO STARE AT ALL. <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=BREAKING NEWS-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BREAKING NEWS-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=TODDLER EJECTED-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TODDLER EJECTED-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A TWO YEAR OLD CHILD HAS BEEN TAKEN TO LEE MEMORIAL AS A TRAUMA ALERT -- <P>AFTER A REAR END COLLISION. AT FOWLER AND MARKET STREETS IN FORT MYERS. <P>WE'RE TOLD THE CHILD WAS IN A CAR SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. <P>BUT THAT CAR SEAT WAS *NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED. <P>THE ACCIDENT SHUT DOWN FOWLER THIS MORNING, BUT THE SCENE IS CLEAR AND ROADS ARE BACK OPEN. <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) JOURNALIST KILLED-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS) JOURNALIST KILLED-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AN AMERICAN REPORTER AND A FRENCH PHOTOJOURNALIST WERE KILLED TODAY IN SYRIA. <P>AMERICAN MARIE COLVIN WORKED FOR THE BRITISH NEWSPAPER "THE SUNDAY TIMES". <P>SHE WAS KILLED IN THE CITY OF HOMS, <P>WHEN A SHELL HIT THE HOUSE THEY WERE STAYING IN. <P>ACTIVISTS SAY TWO OTHER WESTERN JOURNALISTS WERE WOUNDED IN THE BLAST. <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) GOP POLITICS-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS) GOP POLITICS-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>HAPPENING TONIGHT -- <P>THE FOUR REMAINING CANDIDATES FOR THE REPUBLICAN NOMINATION FACE OFF ONCE AGAIN. <P>THIS TIME FROM MESA, ARIZONA. <P>RICK SANTORUM AND MITT ROMNEY ARE NECK AND NECK IN RECENT POLLS. <P>CAN SANTORUM CONTINUE TO SURGE, OR WILL ROMNEY WIN VOTERS BACK? <P>IT'S A CRUCIAL DEBATE. <P>BOTH ARIZONA AND MICHIGAN HOLD THEIR PRIMARIES IN SIX DAYS. <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) AVE MARIA BIRTH CONTROL-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS) AVE MARIA BIRTH CONTROL-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY STANDS ITS GROUND THIS MORNING-- <P>READY TO FACE OFF AGAINST THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. <P>IT'S OVER A MANDATE -- <P>THAT REQUIRES RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS ALLOW ACCESS TO FREE BIRTH CONTROL. <P>EARLIER THIS MONTH-- <P>THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION ADDED ACCOMMODATIONS FOR RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS. <P>BUT AVE MARIA'S IS FILING A LAWSUIT. <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) RIVER BASIN DEAL-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS) RIVER BASIN DEAL-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A PLAN TO MAKE-OVER DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS. GETS THE GREEN LIGHT. <P>FORT MYERS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED FINAL PLANS FOR THE DOWNTOWN RIVER BASIN PROJECT. <P>THE PROJECT WILL BRING THE RIVERFRONT ONE BLOCK CLOSER TO DOWNTOWN. <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>