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AHEAD ON THE NEWS AT NINE --
MORE PROBLEMS THIS MORNING FOR MITT ROMNEY.
AN AIDE LOSES HIS TEMPER WITH REPORTERS --
USING SOME COLORFUL LANGUAGE.
WE'LL LET YOU HEAR THE EXCHANGE.
PLUS -- ROMNEY DEALS WITH BACKLASH FROM OFFENDED PALESTINIANS.
AND-
A BOY IS RECOVERING THIS MORNING IN A TAMPA HOSPITAL-
AFTER HIS NEIGHBORS SAY HE DOUSED A TABLE WITH GASOLINE BEFORE SETTING IT ON FIRE.
ABC-7 GETS REACTION FROM NEIGHBORS.
PLUS-
HITTING ALL THE WRONG NOTES.
AN 11-YEAR-OLD BRAVELY SINGS THE NATIONAL ANTHEM,
BUT DOES *NOT IMPRESS THE CROWD.
NOW SOME CALL THIS THE WORST NATIONAL ANTHEM PERFORMANCE *EVER.
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NOW AT 9-
MITT ROMNEY IS WINDING DOWN A "THREE NATION TOUR" IN POLAND TODAY.
ROMNEY DELIVERED A SPEECH THIS MORNING.
BUT IT'S WHAT HAPPENED *AFTERWARD. THAT'S MAKING HEADLINES.
WHEN REPORTERS YELLED OUT QUESTIONS --
HIS AIDE SNAPS BACK.
LISTEN TO THE EXCHANGE.
"This is a holy site for the Polish people, show some respect."
"Show some repsect "
REPORTERS SAY ROMNEY -- HASN'T TAKEN QUESTIONS AT ALL DURING THE OVERSEAS TRIP.
SO THEY WERE FORCED TO SHOUT THEM OUT.
AND AS BRIAN MOOAR REPORTS --
ROMNEY'S ALSO DEALING WITH BACKLASH FROM PALENTINIANS IN ISRAEL,
WHO SAY HE MADE OFFENSIVE COMMENTS.
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WINDING DOWN A FOREIGN TRIP MEANT TO CONTRAST HIS WORLD VIEWS WITH PRESIDENT OBAMA'S.
MITT ROMNEY EXPRESSED HIS SUPPORT FOR POLAND.
Presidential Candidate
"I believe it is critical to stand by those who have stood by America."
BUT THE MEDIA FOCUS ISN'T ON THE GRAND PHOTO OPS.
OR THE PERSONAL BLESSING OF FORMER PRESIDENT LECH WALESA.
IT'S ON ROMNEY'S MISSTEPS - FIRST IN LONDON. AND THEN IN ISRAEL, TOO.
THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE HEAPED PRAISE ON THE ISRAELI CULTURE AND ECONOMY.
THAT DEEPLY OFFENDED PALESTINIANS - ALREADY ANGRY THAT ROMNEY DECLARED JERUSALEM THE TRUE ISRAELI CAPITAL.
"Such racist statements do not serve those who are trying to protect and save lives in this region."
MITT ROMNEY'S FOREIGN TOUR. MAKING HEADLINES - BUT NOT THE ONES HIS CAMPAIGN HAD HOPED FOR.
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BRIAN MOOAR REPORTING.
ROMNEY MADE HIS REMARKS ABOUT PALESTINIAN CULTURE AND ECONOMY -- AT A MILLION-DOLLAR FUNDRAISER.
THE QUESTION IS WHETHER THE STATEMENT MAY COST HIM HERE AT HOME.
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ALL NEW AT 9.
A LEE COUNTY COUPLE. NOW FACES FEDERAL CHARGES.FOR CHILD PORN.
NEW CHARGES BEING FILED IN FEDERAL COURT TODAY.
ALAN JOHNSON AND HIS GIRLFRIEND JENNIFER SPARKS. ARE CHARGED WITH THREE COUNTS OF RAPING A FOUR YEAR OLD GIRL.
PLUS -- RECORDING OTHER SEX ACTS ON THEIR CELL PHONES.
THEY'LL FACE A JUDGE IN A FEW HOURS -- AT 1:30.
POLK COUNTY DETECTIVES LAUNCHED A STATEWIDE INVESTIGATION -- LOOKING FOR OTHERS INVOLVED.
A-B-C-7 ALSO FOUND OUT --
JOHNSON PLEADED GUILTY IN 2003.
TO SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS.
HE ADMITTED HE RECEIVED AND DOWNLOADED CHILD PORNOGRAPHY.
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ABC-7 WORKS TO LEARN MORE INFORMATION --
ABOUT A THREE YEAR OLD CHILD,
WHO WAS FOUND UNRESPONSIVE IN A POOL.
IT HAPPENED AT THE SANIBEL ARMS CONDOS ON EAST GULF DRIVE,
WHICH IS JUST PAST THE CAUSEWAY.
SANIBEL'S CHIEF OF POLICE TELLS ABC-7 --
THE CHILD WAS FOUND AROUND NINE P-M LAST NIGHT.
WE ARE WORKING OUR SOURCES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHILD'S CONDITION,.
WE STILL DON'T HAVE A NAME.
AS SOON AS WE GET INFORMATION, WE'LL PASS IT ALONG TO YOU.
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RIGHT NOW AT NINE ---
A CHARLOTTE COUNTY TEEN RECOVERS IN THE BURN UNIT AT TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL.
HE HAS SEVERE BURNS.
AFTER NEIGHBORS TELL ABC-7, THE TEEN SET A DINING ROOM TABLE ON FIRE WITH GASOLINE!
THE TEEN'S NEIGHBORS TELL US
THEY HEARD THE TEEN SCREAMING FOR HELP,
AFTER THEY SAY HE SET HIMSELF ON FIRE MONDAY MORNING.
IT HAPPENED IN THIS HOUSE ON RIO DE JANEIRO AVENUE,
WHERE THE TEEN LIVES WITH HIS GRANDPARENTS.
INVESTIGATORS ARE NOT TELLING US HOW HE CAUGHT FIRE.
HOWEVER, ACCORDING TO NEIGHBORS, THE TEEN LIT A DINING ROOM TABLE ON FIRE.AND IT SPREAD, FAST.
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2:24:14 Don petersen/called 911
he was burns from his neck as far down as I could see with no shirt on
THE TEEN IS BEING TREATED FOR BURNS ON HIS UPPER BODY AND ARMS.
NEIGHBORS SAY THEY THINK HE WAS HOME ALONE WITH A FRIEND WHEN IT HAPPENED.
THE FRIEND WAS NOT HURT.
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LOOKING AHEAD-
THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS HOLDING A PUBLIC HEARING TODAY -- ON IT'S PROPOSED $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR BUDGET.
ADMINISTRATORS HAVE BEEN PROJECTING A $10 MILLION DOLLAR DEFICIT.
IN ORDER TO PLUG IT, THE DISTRICT IS LOOKING AT MAKING CUTS TO OVERTIME, THE CENTRAL OFFICE, AND MONEY FROM RESERVES.
THE HEARING STARTS TONIGHT AT 5 -- AT DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS.
THE BUDGET IS SET TO BE APPROVED IN SEPTEMBER.
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CONTINUING WITH EDUCATION IN LEE COUNTY-
TONIGHT,THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD WILL DECIDE THE FATE OF TWO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
RICHARD MILBURN ACADEMY IN FORT MYERS. AND LEE ALTERNATIVE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL IN LEHIGH ACRES.
ARE BOTH ACCUSED OF THEIR ATTENDANCE RECORD,
AND HELPING STUDENTS GRADUATE WITHOUT COMPLETING THE RIGHT NUMBER OF COURSES.
THE BOARD MEETING IS AT 6 P-M.
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ABC7 IS CONTINUING TO LEARN MORE ABOUT A MISSING GEORGIA BANKER -- LAST SEEN ON THE KEY WEST EXPRESS -- HEADED TO FORT MYERS.
CHECK THIS OUT-
THE F-B-I RELEASED THIS VIDEO-
IT IS THOUGHT TO SHOW THE LAST MOMENTS BEFORE AUBREY LEE PRICE DISAPPEARED.
EARLIER THIS MONTH, PRICE VANISHED-
ALONG WITH AN ESTIMATED 40 MILLION DOLLARS IN INVESTORS MONEY.
HE TOLD FRIENDS HE WAS GOING TO KILL HIMSELF; BUT THE F-B-I DOESN'T BUY IT.
THEY BELIEVE PRICE COULD STILL BE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
THE F-B-I HAS NOW LAUNCHED A CAMPAIGN -- FOCUSED ON SOUTH FLORIDA.
THEY SHOW HIS NAME, PICTURE, AND REWARD INFO--
IF YOU *HAVE INFORMATION-- IT COULD BE WORTH $20-THOUSAND DOLLARS--
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A FORT MYERS FAMILY LOOKING ON CRAIGLIST.
FINDS THEIR *STOLEN STUFF ONLINE!
OFFICERS ARRESTED EMANUEL COLLAZO,
AND HE BROKE INTO A FAMILY'S CAR,
THEN STOLE 20 THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF TOOLS.
THE VICTIMS CALLED 9-1-1, AFTER SEEING ALL THEIR STUFF ON CRAIGSLIST.
DETECTIVES SET UP A STING-
AND MET WITH COLLAZO TO BUY THE TOOLS.
POLICE ALSO SEARCHED HIS APARTMENT,
AND REPORTEDLY FOUND OTHER STOLEN ITEMS.
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44:31 "stuff was everywhere- it was a combination of hoarders and pawn stars."
POLICE BROUGHT EVERYTHING BACK TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
INVESTIGATORS SAY THE PROPERTY COMES FROM ABOUT A DOZEN BURGLARIES,
IN THE PAST FEW MONTHS.
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HAPPENING TODAY --
SHELLIE ZIMMERMAN WILL BE ARRAIGNED FOR PERJURY CHARGES.
SHE IS MARRIED TO GEORGE ZIMMERMAN.
A JUDGE HAD REVOKED GEORGE ZIMMERMAN'S INITIAL BOND,
AFTER PROSECUTORS SAID THE COUPLE MISLED THE COURT ABOUT THEIR FINANCIAL SITUATION.
GEORGE ZIMMERMAN HAS PLEADED NOT GUILTY --
TO A SECOND-DEGREE MURDER CHARGE,
IN THE DEATH OF 17-YEAR-OLD TRAYVON MARTIN.
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WE ARE! PENN STATE! WE ARE PENN STATE!
NEW AT 9-
A PEP BAND AND MORE THAN 1,000 SUPPORTERS TURNED OUT EARLY THIS MORNING -- TO CHEER ON PENN STATE FOOTBALL PLAYERS ARRIVING FOR EARLY MORNING WORKOUTS.
THE FANS ARE TRYING TO RALLY THE PROGRAM -- FOLLOWING STIFF N-C-A-A SANCTIONS TIED TO THE JERRY SANDUSKY SCANDAL.
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THE LEGAL PROCESS BEGINS --
FOR THE MAN ACCUSED OF KLLING 12 PEOPLE,
AND WOUNDING DOZENS OF OTHERS,
IN THE COLORAD MOVIE THEATER SHOOTING.
JAMES HOLMES FACES 142 CHARGES --
INCLUDING 24 COUNTS OF MURDER.
THE CHARGES WERE READ IN COURT YESTEDAY.
ABC'S TAHMAN BRADLEY BREAKS DOWN THE CHARGES FOR US.
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In a packed Colorado courtroom, James Holmes heard the charges that could
cost him his life.
Just as he did in court last week he sat dazed and confused.
Prosecutors charged Holmes with 142 counts -- two first-degree murder
charges for each of the 12 people killed and two attempted first-degree
murder charges for every one of the 58 people injured.
McCallum SOT
ONE COUNT IS SENTENCE ENHANCER / ONE COUNT OF CLASS FOUR FELONIES POSSESION
OF AN EXPLOSIVE DEVICE.
If convicted, Holmes could face the death penalty.
Many of the victims and their families showed up to hear the charges.in
court, they saw Holmes' fiery orange hair.and heard him speak for the
first timewhen the judge asked if he wanted to waive his right to a speedy
trial.
Holmes said "Yes."
Donald Lader-SOT-
WHEN I SAW HIM IN COURT TODAY HE LOOKED LIKE AN ANIMAL IN A CORNER. BUT NOT
ONE THAT'S TYING TO FIGHT BACK. A STICKLY ANIMANL WAS DEFEATED.
As the case moves forward, there's sad news this morning about one of the
victims. Ashley Moser, who lost her 6 year old daughter and suffered a
miscarriage in the shooting, is now expected to be paralyzed.
Aunt SOT-
I FELT RESENTMENT THAT ANYONE COULD HAVE THEIR LIFE TAKEN FOR THE MOVIES AND
I FELT SORRY FOR HIM SUCH A BRILLIANT MAN.
Defense attorneys and prosecutors argued over whether a notebook Holmes
mailed to his psychiatrist Lynne Fenton -- a specialist in schizophrenia --
can be used as evidence in the case.
O/C CLOSE:
THE NOTEBOOK COULD OFFER INSIGHT INTO WHETHER HOLMES IS MENTALLY ILL. THE
JUDGE WILL MAKE A DECISION ABOUT IT NEXT MONTH. TB, ABC NEWS.
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IN THE WAKE OF THE SHOOTING RAMPAGE IN COLORADO -- SOME LAWMAKERS ARE PUSHING FOR STRICTER GUN CONTROL.
A PAIR OF DEMOCRATIC LAWMAKERS HELD A PRESS CONFERENCE ON THE STEPS OF MANHATTAN'S CITY HALL ON MONDAY.
THEY WANT TO PREVENT GUN OWNERS -- FROM BUYING AN UNLIMITED AMOUNT OF AMMUNITION ONLINE.
"IT'S TIME TO CLOSE THE LOOPHOLE THAT'S ALLOWING KILLERS -- DERANGED, INSANE -- AND EVEN TERRORISTS TO BUY AMMUNITION ONLINE, YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A SCIENTIST TO UNDERSTAND HOW WRONG THIS IS."
POLICE SAY THE SUSPECTED GUNMAN JAMES HOLMES -- BOUGHT MORE THAN SIX-THOUSAND ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION ONLINE.
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TECH GIANTS. BATTLE IN THE COURTROOM.
APPLE CLAIMS SAMSUNG COPIED ITS PRODUCTS.
BUT SAMSUNG THROWS THOSE ACCUSATIONS RIGHT BACK.
ABC-7 EXPLAINS HOW THE COURTROOM DRAMA IMPACTS YOU AND YOUR TECHNOLOGY.
PLUS-
HYUNDAI OWNERS, LISTEN UP!
TWO POPULAR MODELS ARE NOW UNDER RECALL.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. TO STAY SAFE.
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WEATHER IS COMING UP.
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BLOOMBERG TEASE
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GOOD MORNING,
THE NEXT NEW IPHONE -- COMING SOON!
SOURCES TELL BLOOMBERG APPLE' S GETTING READY TO INTRODUCE THE NEW IPHONE SEPTEMBER 12.
ANALYSTS INCLUDING GENE MUNSTER AT PIPER JAFFRAY SAY THE NEW IPHONE HAS A LARGER SCREEN AND THINNER BODY -- AND WILL LIKELY WORK WITH NEW FASTER WIRELESS NETWORKS BEING INTRODUCED BY VERIZON AND AT&T.
TECH NEWS WEBSITE "IMORE" SAYS THE IPHONE WILL GO ON SALE SEPTEMBER 21ST.
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APPLE AND SAMSUNG FACE OFF IN COURT TODAY!
OPENING STATEMENTS SCHEDULED IN THEIR GLOBAL COURTROOM BATTLE OVER SMARTPHONE TECHNOLOGY.
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AND -- NO AMOUNT OF HEAVY LIFTING WILL HELP THE POST OFFICE.
THE U-S-P-S -- WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE TOMORROW'S 5-POINT-6 BILLION DOLLAR PAYMENT TO THE TREASURY TO COVER FUTURE RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS --
EVEN AFTER YEARS OF TRYING TO SORT THROUGH BUDGET CUTS.
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AND -- COMING UP AFTER THIS -- SOME STRUGGLING HOMEOWNERS MAY BE ABLE TO CATCH A BREAK ON THEIR MORTGAGES.
THE FEDERAL RESERVE -- KICKING OFF A 2-DAY MEETING THIS MORNING, ON THE ECONOMY AND INTEREST RATES.
LOWER CLOSE FOR STOCKS YESTERDAY, AFTER PROFIT AT HOME-IMPROVEMENT CHAIN LOWE'S FELL FOR A THIRD STRAIGHT QUARTER.
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AND -- MORE TALK ABOUT CUTTING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY SOME PEOPLE OWE ON THEIR MORTGAGES.
THE REGULATOR FOR FANNIE MAE AND FREDDIE MAC -- CLOSE TO A DECISION ON WHETHER TO APPROVE *A DEBT FORGIVENESS PROGRAM* FOR TROUBLED BORROWERS.
THAT'S ACCORDING TO THE WALL STREET JOURNAL.
THE PAPER ALSO SAYS A NEW STUDY BY THE REGULATOR INDICATES DEBT FORGIVENESS FOR SOME BORROWERS WOULD ACTUALLY OPEN THE DOOR TO SAVING TAXPAYERS MONEY.
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AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, I'M JANE KING WITH THE BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
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50 HOMES HAVE BEEN EVACUATED,
AS WILDFIRES BURN IN OKLAHOMA.
FIRE CREWS BATTLE TWO LARGE GRASSFIRES RIGHT NOW.
THE RED CROSS HAS OPENED AN EVACUATION SHELTER.
HORSES WERE RELEASED FROM FARMS IN THE AREA --
SO THEY COULD ESCAPE THE FLAMES.
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
Our drier than normal weather pattern is coming to an end as rain chances increase through the week, but the heat and humidity sticks around.
Plenty of sunshine will be around for the morning with the possibility of a stray shower along our coastal communities. Temperatures will be rather warm and muggy to start and quickly rebound to near 90° by the noon hour.
The heat will be back tomorrow with afternoon highs climbing into the lower to middle 90s with heat index values between 100°-108°.
As we go through the day, partly sunny skies will take over, with the scattering of showers and storms developing along the sea breeze and pushing east of I-75.
A few storms will linger through the evening before skies begin to clear and lows drop into the middle and upper 70s.
By the weekend, moisture returns to Southwest Florida with scattered showers and storms back in the forecast.
A tropical wave located 1100 miles southwest of the Cape Verde Islands is producing an area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Over the next few days, conditions may become a bit more favorable for slow development. Right now, the National Hurricane Center is giving this particular system a low chance for tropical development over the next 48 hours.
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TECH GIANTS APPLE AND SAMSUNG -- ARE HEADING TO FEDERAL COURT IN A BATTLE THAT'S BEING CALLED THE PATENT TRIAL OF THE CENTURY.
ALISON KOSIK HAS MORE ON THE CASE -- AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOUR SMARTPHONES.
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IT'S BEEN TWO YEARS IN THE MAKING.
SAMSUNG AND APPLE ARE FIGHTING OVER WHICH COMPANY'S SMARTPHONE AND TABLET DESIGNS CAME FIRST.
AND NOW, JURY SELECTION FINALLY STARTED.
APPLE CLAIMS SAMSUNG DELIBERATELY COPIED IT'S IPHONE AND IPAD DESIGN AND SOME OF THE FEATURES.
APPLE IS ASKING FOR $2-AND-A-HALF BILLION DOLLARS IN DAMAGES.
ON THE OTHER SIDE -- SAMSUNG CLAIMS APPLE IS THE ONE DOING ALL THE COPYING.
THE SOUTH KOREAN COMPANY SAYS APPLE'S INSPIRATION FOR ITS I-PHONE CAME FROM SONY.
SAMSUNG ALSO CLAIMS THAT BY INITIATING THIS LAWSUIT, APPLE IS TRYING TO STIFLE COMPETITION AND LIMIT CONSUMER CHOICE.
AFTER ALL, A JUDGE HAS ALREADY BANNED VERSION OF SAMSUNG'S GALAXY TABLET UNTIL THIS DISPUTE GETS SORTED OUT.
IF SAMSUNG IS FOUND GUILTY OF INFRINGEMENT, THEN MORE OF ITS PRODUCTS COULD BE BANNED HERE IN THE U-S OR MIGHT HAVE TO BE REDESIGNED.
FOR APPLE, A LOSS COULD MEAN TOUGHER COMPETITION. AND THE TIMING ISN'T GREAT.
APPLE'S I-PHONE WAS ONCE THE MARKET LEADER, BUT SAMSUNG'S SMARTPHONES ARE NOW OUTSELLING THE I-PHONE.
ULTIMATELY, IT'S A CASE THAT WILL DETERMINE WHICH COMPANY WAS THE REAL INNOVATOR. AND THAT CAN HAVE A BIG IMPACT ON THE TECH INDUSTRY AND WHAT FEATURES YOU SEE ON YOUR GADGETS.
I'M ALISON KOSIK IN NEW YORK.
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HAPPENING TODAY-
LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL BE TALKING TAXES.
COUNTY STAFF IS SUGGESTING THEY HOLD THE MILLAGE RATE STEADY.
THE BOARD WILL ALSO SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR SEPTEMBER -- THAT'S WHEN YOU CAN HAVE A SAY ON THE TAX RATE.
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STARTING TODAY -- TRAVELERS WHO FLY AMERICAN AIRLINES CAN GET A DISCOUNT,
WHEN THEY BUY AN UPGRADED SEAT.
THE AIRLINE IS OFFERING 25 PERCENT OFF, THROUGH AUGUST FIFTH.
WHEN YOU PURCHASE A "PREFERRED" SEAT.
YOU CAN DO THIS EITHER THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE OR PRICELINE.
WITH THE DISCOUNT -- THE PREFERRED SEATS ARE AVAILABLE FOR AS LOW AS THREE DOLLARS PER FLIGHT.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY MAY PUT ITS FUTURE GENERATION OF PICKUP TRUCKS -- ON A SERIOUS DIET.
THE UPCOMING REMAKE OF THE F-SERIES WILL REPORTEDLY SHIFT AWAY FROM STEEL, TO LIGHTER ALUMINUM.
A LIGHTER FORD TRUCK WOULD MEAN A MORE FUEL EFFICIENT TRUCK. AND WOULD HELP THE F-SERIES MEET THOSE TOUGH NEW MILEAGE STANDARDS THAT BEGIN IN 2016.
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HYUNDAI RECALLS TWO OF ITS MODELS.
IN NEARLY 200-THOUSAND SANTA FE S-U-Vs.
THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY HAVE PROBLEMS DETECTING SMALLER ADULTS.
THE RECALL INVOLVES MODEL YEARS 2007 THROUGH 2009.
HYUNDAI IS ALSO RECALLING MORE THAN 22-THOUSAND SONATA SEDANS --
MODEL YEARS 2012 AND 2013.
THE SIDE AIR BAG MAY INFLATE WHEN THERE IS NO CRASH,
SURPRISING OR POSSIBLY INJURING THE DRIVER.
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A PLAN TO BRING FRESH WATER FROM "LAKE O" -- TO THE CALOOSATCHEE IS FACING AN UPHILL BATTLE-
ABC-7 CHECKS INTO THE REASONS WHY ENVIRONMENTALISTS ARGUE THE PLAN -- HURTS THE WATER AND FARMERS.
BUT FIRST-
DOCTORS SAY BREAST MILK IS BEST FOR A HEALTHY BABY-
BUT, FOR SOME WOMEN, IT'S EASIER THAN OTHERS-
WE TAKE A LOOK AT *WHY.
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MORE AND MORE MOTHERS THESE DAYS CHOOSE TO BREAST FEED THEIR BABIES,
BUT BREAST-FEEDING CAN BE EASIER FOR SOME WOMEN THAN OTHERS.
AND THAT RAISES THE QUESTION.
HOW LONG SHOULD YOU DO IT?
LISA ROBINSON GETS ANSWERS FROM THE EXPERTS.
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ALEX HEWETT WAS FORTUNATE TO BE ABLE TO BREAST FEED HER TWO SONS. THE SECOND TIME AROUND WAS NOT SO EASY AND SHE COULD ONLY DO IT FOR A LIMITED TIME.
"They call breast milk liquid gold but not every woman is able to breast feed and we should support their choices and support what your body can do or not do and just love your baby."
MARGIE KAY IS A LACTATION CONSULTANT.
"Most hospitals throughout the United States do now have board certified lactation consultants like myself. And we're here to help when you're in the hospital and we're here to help when you go home."
"As long as the mother is comfortable and the child are comfortable doing it number one, number two is many times the world health organization wants at least a year if at all possible. We're hoping to get 75% of our women to breast-feed for 6 months because of the health benefits."
DR. ROBERT ATLAS SAYS THERE IS EVIDENCE THAT THE LONGER A WOMAN BREAST FEEDS THE GREATER THE BENEFITS TO THE BABY.
"Decreasing allergies, asthma, respiratory illnesses and illnesses in general and so that has been fairly clearly shown."
KAY SAYS MOTHERS WHO ARE BREAST-FEEDING OR WHO PLAN TO SHOULD KEEP IN MIND THAT THE PROCESS IS NOT CUT AND DRY. THAT IT'S IMPORTANT TO BE FLEXIBLE AND REALIZE THAT NOT EVERY NEW MOTHER CAN BREAST FEED AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO DO SO FOR AS A LONG AS A YEAR.
"And when they have full time jobs and they're looking at work and home and feeding. they have the option of pumping, they have the option of putting the express milk in a bottle, and they can at that point sometimes introduce formula."
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BREAST-FEEDING DOES *NOT JUST BENEFIT BABIES.
IT HAS BENEFITS FOR MOM, TOO!
IT CAN LOWER RISK FOR TYPE TWO DIABETES. BREAST CANCER. OVARIAN CANCER. AND POST-PARTUM DEPRESSION IN WOMEN.
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A PROGRAM THAT HELPS DOCTORS EXPLAIN RISKS AND BENEFITS OF ANTIBIOTICS -- CAN LOWER THE NUMBER OF PATIENTS REQUESTING THE DRUGS FOR RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS.
A MAJORITY OF THOSE ILLNESSES ARE VIRAL, AND WON'T RESPOND TO ANTIBIOTICS, BUT MANY PATIENTS CONTINUE TO ASK FOR THE MEDICATION.
RESEARCHERS FOUND A PROGRAM THAT DOCTORS GO THROUGH WITH PATIENTS -- SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED ANTIBIOTIC USE.
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STILL AHEAD IN OUR NEXT HALF HOUR --
A HIGH PROFILE TRIAL THAT BEGINS TODAY.
DREW PETERSON -- CHARGED WITH KILLING HIS THIRD WIFE.
DETAILS ON THE CASE,
AND WHAT WE CAN EXPECT IN THE COURTROOM.
PLUS-
A MEDICAL TECHNICIAN.
ACCUSED OF SPREADING A DEADLY DISEASE ON PURPOSE.
ABC-7 INVESTIGATES HOW THIS COULD HAPPEN.
AND WHY THE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED THROUGH THE CRACKS.
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ABC SEVEN IS ALWAYS ON TOP OF THE LATEST BUSINESS NEWS.
YOU ARE LOOKING AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE.
It's expected to be another day of cautious trading for U.S. Stocks -- as investors await possible stimulus announcements by U.S. and European central bankers.
Also -- A handful of economic reports -- including key readings on consumer confidence, spending and income.
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"This is a holy site for the Polish people, show some respect."
"Show some repsect "
ONE OF MITT ROMNEY'S AIDES. LOST HIS TEMPER WITH JOURNALISTS THIS MORNING.
TRAVELING PRESS SECRETARY RICK GORKA USED COLORFUL LANGUAGE,
WHEN REPORTERS PEPPERED ROMNEY WITH QUESTIONS.
GORKA LATER APOLOGIZED TO THE REPORTERS PERSONALLY.
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WE ARE WORKING TO BRING YOU MORE INFORMATION-
ABOUT A THREE YEAR OLD CHILD,
WHO WAS FOUND UNRESPONSIVE AT THE BOTTOM OF A POOL.
IT HAPPENED AT THE SANIBEL ARMS CONDOS ON EAST GULF DRIVE,
SANIBEL'S CHIEF OF POLICE TELLS ABC-7 --
THE CHILD WAS FOUND AROUND NINE P-M LAST NIGHT.
WE STILL DON'T HAVE A NAME.
AS SOON AS WE GET IT, WE'LL LET YOU KNOW.
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A CHARLOTTE COUNTY TEEN RECOVERS THIS MORNING,
IN THE BURN UNIT OF TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL.
NEIGHBORS TELLS ABC-7 --
HE SET HIS DINING ROOM TABLE ON FIRE WITH GASOLINE,
BUT THEN CAUGHT FIRE.
IT HAPPENED MONDAY IN THIS HOUSE ON RIO DE JANEIRO AVENUE,
WHERE THE TEEN LIVES WITH HIS GRANDPARENTS.
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NOW TO DREW PETERSON -- THE FORMER SUBURBAN CHICAGO POLICE SERGEANT -- CHARGED WITH THE MURDER OF HIS THIRD WIFE AND SUSPECTED IN THE DISAPPEARANCE OF HIS FOURTH.
HIS TRIAL IS SET TO BEGIN TODAY.
AND ABC'S ALEX PEREZ IS IN CHICAGO WITH THE VERY LATEST.
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THIS MORNING, EIGHT YEARS AFTER HIS 3RD WIFE, KATHLEEN SAVIO WAS FOUND DEAD
IN THE BATHTUB, / FORMER SUBURBAN CHICAGO POLICE OFFICER DREW PETERSON
FINDS HIMSELF ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE LAW.
SOT JOEL BRODSKY
DEFENSE ATTORNEY
Obviously he's nervous-who wouldn't be in a situation like this. But, he's
still strong. He's confident. He knows he didn't do anything wrong.
SAVIO'S DEATH WAS ORIGINALLY RULED AN *ACCIDENTAL* DROWNING.BUT AFTER
PETERSON'S *FOURTH* WIFE. STACY PETERSON VANISHED IN 2007.SAVIO'S REMAINS
WERE *EXHUMED*. AND HER DEATH. *RECLASSIFIED* A HOMICIDE.
BUT EVEN AFTER BEING CHARGED WITH SAVIO'S DEATH IN 2009.
NATS DREW being walked-wearing red jail uniform
"three squares a day and this spiffy outfit, look at this bling! My God!
HE CONTINUED TO ACT LIKE A MAN WITHOUT A CARE IN THE WORLD. EVEN WHILE IN
JAIL.
PETERSON HAS DRAWN SO MUCH ATTENTION THAT THERE'S EVEN BEEN A LIFETIME MOVIE
MADE ABOUT THE CASE.
NATS Lifetime movie- "DREW PETERSON YOU'RE UNDER ARREST"
/ SINCE JURY SELECTION STARTED LAST WEEK.DOZENS OF POTENTIAL JURORS WHO
SAW THE MOVIE HAVE BEEN STRUCK FROM A POOL OF 200FOR FEAR THEY MAY BE BIASED
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/ MEANTIME THAT POOL -WHICH WAS FIRST CALLED FOR DUTY BACK IN 2009 --
FINALLY HEARD FROM THE DEFENDANT. IN COURT, PETERSON GREETED THEM WITH "GOOD
MORNING, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, I'M MR. PETERSON. HAVE A GOOD DAY."
SOT SUNNY HOSTIN
THIS IS GOING TO BE A SPECTACLE. THIS IS GOING TO BE ALL ABOUT DREW PETERSON
. THIS IS DREW'S WORLD- THIS IS THE DREW PETERSON SHOW.
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ALEX PEREZ REPORTING.
THE JUDGE IN THE CASE SAYS JURORS CAN'T BE TOLD PETERSON'S WIFE IS PRESUMED DEAD -- OR THAT PETERSON MAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR HER DISAPPEARANCE.
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IN COURT TODAY --
A FORMER AMERICAN T-V PRODUCER CHARGED WILL KILLING HIS WIFE IN CANCUN.
BRUCE BERESFORD-REDMAN ALLEGEDLY KILLED HIS WIFE
WHILE THE COUPLE VACATIONED WITH THEIR TWO CHILDREN APRIL 2010.
HIS WIFE'S BODY WAS FOUND IN A SEWER PIPE NEAR THE RESORT.
AND PROSECUTORS SAY SHE APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN STRANGLED.
IF CONVICTED, HE'LL FACE 40 YEARS TO LIFE IN PRISON.
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IN NEWS OVERSEAS-
THERE ARE CONFLICTING CLAIMS ABOUT WHICH GROUP -- IS WINNING THE BATTLE AROUND SYRIA'S LARGEST CITY.
THE SYRIAN MILITARY SAID IT HAD RE-TAKEN MORE GROUND -- IN AND AROUND THE CITY.
REBELS DISAGREE AND PUT OUT THIS AMATEUR VIDEO -- SHOWING REBEL FORCES WITH CAPTURED TANKS, TRUCKS AND AMMO WAREHOUSES.
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THIS MORNING --
A WAKE-UP CALL FOR THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY.
A MEDICAL TECHNICIAN IS ACCUSED OF INFECTING *DOZENS OF PEOPLE WITH HEPATITIS C.
NOW WE'VE LEARNED --
HE SHOWED SOME ALARMING BEHAVIOR TWO YEARS AGO,
BUT WAS NEVER PUNISHED.
ANDREW SPENCER EXPLAINS WHY.
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DAVID KWIATKOWSKI IS ACCUSED OF PASSING HEPATITIS C TO DOZENS OF PEOPLE ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
AUTHORITIES SAY HE WAS PRACTICING DRUG DIVERSION BY INJECTING HIMSELF WITH SYRINGES FILLED WITH THE POWERFUL PAINKILLER, FENTANYL, THEN HAVING THEM RE-USED ON PATIENTS.
PROSECUTORS CHARGED KWIATKOWSKI IN FEDERAL COURT LAST WEEK FOR ALLEGEDLY STEALING DRUGS FROM NEW HAMPSHIRE'S EXETER HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS WORKING IN A CARDIOLOGY LAB.
ACCORDING TO DOCUMENTS OBTAINED BY CNN, KWIATKOWSKI CAUGHT THE ATTENTION OF HIS CREDENTIALLING AGENCY TWO YEARS AGO.
A FELLOW EMPLOYEE ALLEGEDLY FOUND HIM PASSED OUT IN A HOSPITAL BATHROOM.
THE HOSPITAL FIRED KWIATKOWSKI, AND HE TURNED IN HIS LICENSE, BUT THEN IMMEDIATELY WENT ON TO WORK IN PHILADELPHIA.
KWIATKOWSKI COULDN'T BE PUNISHED BECAUSE THERE WERE NO CRIMINAL CHARGES, HE PASSED A DRUG TEST THE NEXT DAY AND HE MOVED OUT OF STATE.
HE WAS IN SEVERAL OTHER STATES BEFORE ARRIVING IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
A DRUG DIVERSION EXPERT SAYS BEING INVESTIGATED AND MOVING ON ISN'T UNCOMMON.
Sot: John Burke/President, National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators
"Oftentimes these folks are caught in a state or in a city and unfortunately, the right thing isn't done, the right reporting isn't done and the employee is either fired or goes ahead and quits and then moves on to the next place."
DR. JOE PERZ FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL IN ATLANTA TELLS BOSTON T-V STATION, WMUR THAT HOPEFULLY THIS WILL BE A WAKE UP CALL.
Sot: Dr. Joe Perz/Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
"I think this is a real eye-opener, at least I hope it will be, for institutions across the U-S in terms of considering very carefully their narcotics security in their hospital or health care facility."
KWIATKOWSKI FACES UP TO 20 YEARS IN PRISON IF CONVICTED.
I'M ANDREW SPENCER REPORTING.
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BACK HERE AT HOME-
LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE NOW LOOKING FOR WHOEVER SHOT AN IONA FIREFIGHTER.
DEPUTIES TELL ABC-7, FOUR YOUNG MEN WITH B-B GUNS --- WERE SHOOTING CARS AND BUILDINGS ALONG SOUTH POINT BOULEVARD SUNDAY NIGHT.
THE BOYS BOLTED WHEN DEPUTIES ARRIVED.
BUT BEFORE THEY GOT THERE, THE DEPUTIES SAY THE BOYS SHOT A FIREFIGHTER IN THE STOMACH.
HE'S O-K.
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A PLAN TO BRING FRESH WATER FROM LAKE OKECHOBEE TO THE CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER.
FACE PUSH BACK FROM SOME ENVIRONMENTALISTS.
THE PROPOSED "BACK PUMPING" SOLUTION DRAINS WATER FROM *SUGAR CANE FIELDS*.
SENDS THE WATER TO LAKE OKECHOBEE.
THEN PUSHES IT DOWN TO THE CALOOSAHATCHEE.
AN ENVIRONMENTALIST WITH THE SANIBEL-CAPTIVA CONSERVATION FOUNDATION SAYS --
THE WATER WILL BRING HIGH LEVELS OF NITROGEN WITH IT.
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10:43:47 it takes just a little bit of nitrogen to cause algal blooms and real deterioration of the water quality. you should be able to look through these water columns and see at least the shallow waters, but you can't do that anymore 03
THE SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT MEETS THIS WEEK --
TO LOOK AT SEVERAL DIFFERENT OPTIONS FOR FRESH WATER RELEASE.
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EARLY VOTING IS WELL UNDERWAY--
BUT A COLLIER COUNTY RESIDENT IS DEMANDING THAT ONE QUESTION BE REMOVED FROM THE BALLOT.
HE SAYS THE IMMOKALEE MASTER PLAN'S NON-BINDING REFERENDUM -- IS UNFAIR AND MISLEADING.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES RESIDENT RANDY JOHNS -- IS THREATENING TO SUE.
IN A LETTER TO THE COLLIER ELECTIONS OFFICE, HE SAYS VOTERS DON'T UNDERSTAND THE QUESTION ON THE BALLOT.
COMMISSINER JIM COLLETTA DISAGREES--
SAYING THE WORDING OF THE QUESTION IS STRAIGHT FORWARD, AND IMMOKALEE RESIDENTS ARE INFORMED VOTERS.
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pure disgust I mean meddling in the affairs of the people of immokalee, what he's basically saying is the people of immokalee are incapable of understanding what the master plan is all about
BUT, SINCE PRIMARY VOTING IS ALREADY UNDERWAY--
THE QUESTION CAN *NOT BE TAKEN OFF THE BALLOT.
ONLY A COURT ORDER CAN PREVENT THE QUESTION FROM BEING COUNTED.
NO LAWSUIT HAS BEEN FILED YET.
COLLIER COMMISSIONERS ARE EXPECTED TO MAKE A FINAL DECISION ABOUT THE PLAN ON SEPTEMBER 11TH.
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A POOR, LITTLE DOG WHO ALMOST DIED.
NOW LOOKS FOR A NEW, LOVING HOME.
THIS IS PHOENIX --
A THREE-YEAR-OLD BOXER HOUND MIX.
HE WAS SPOOTED BY THE SUGAR CANE FIELDS NEAR CLEWISTAN,
STARVING AND SICK.
BUT VETS HAVE GIVEN HIM ANTI-BIOTICS, VACCINES, FOOD AND WATER.
HE SHOULD NOW RECOVER IN A FEW WEEKS.
PLUS -- WE'RE LEARNED SEVERAL PEOPLE ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING HIM, ONCE HE IS READY.
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I think in a month from now you won't recognize him. Six months from now we hope he's a fat happy dog.
IT IS ILLEGAL TO DUMP A PET.
IF CAUGHT, OWNERS FACE A 250 DOLLAR FINE FOR THE FIRST OFFENSE.
AND MUST PAY 500 DOLLARS FOR THE SECOND OFFENSE.
IF YOU'D LIKE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ADOPTING PHOENIX,
HEAD TO OUR WEB SITE.
ABC-DASH-7-DOT-COM.
CLICK ON SITES ON SEVEN.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED ANY OF THE OLYMPICS LAST NIGHT-
IT WAS A GOOD DAY FOR THE U-S SWIM TEAM.
17-YEAR-OLD PHENOM "MISTY FRANKLIN" -- WON HER *FIRST INDIVIDUAL MEDAL -- IN THE 100 METER BACKSTROKE.
AND IT WAS A GOLD ONE!
PLUS - AMERICAN MEN TOOK GOLD AND SILVER IN THAT SAME EVENT.
BUT IN MEN'S GYMNASTICS --
A DIFFERENT STORY.
THE AMERICANS WERE GOING FOR GOLD IN THE TEAM COMPETITION.
BUT A DISMAL SHOWING ON THE POMMEL HORSE. KEPT THEM *OFF THE PODIUM.
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STILL TO COME ON ABC-7 NEWS AT 9-
WE'RE GETTING WILD AND WACKY!
A LOOK AT SOME OUTRAGEOUS FASHION.
ON DISPLAY AT THIS YEARS LONDON OLYMPIC GAMES.
PLUS-
NATS OF SINGING
THE LATEST VIRAL VIDEO --
IS AN 11-YEAR-OLD GIRL SINGING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM.
MANY SAY IT'S THE WORST EVER!
HEAR MORE, AND DECIDE FOR YOURSELF.
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WEATHER IS COMING UP.
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THERE ARE LOTS OF DIFFERENT WAYS TO SHOW YOUR OLYMPIC SPIRIT,
STARTING WITH THE SHIRT ON YOUR BACK.
OLYMPIC FASHION IS ALL THE RAGE ON AND OFF THE FIELD -- WITH FANS GETTING INTO THE ACT.
ABC'S CECILIA VEGA CHECKS OUT ALL THE LOOKS IN LONDON,
AND SOME OUTFITS DESERVE MEDALS OF THEIR OWN.
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IT WOULDN'T BE THE OLYMPICS WITHOUT THE SILVER AND GOLD. BUT OLYMPIC BLING
?
LEAVE IT TO SWIMMING SUPERSTAR RYAN LOCHTE TO ACCESSORIZE HIS VICTORY MEDAL
WITH--- A GRILL. RED, WHITE AND BLUE, OF COURSE.
IT'S A STYLE THIS OLYMPIAN CALLS "ROCKSTAR SWAGGER".
TBA SOT
FROM MEN'S WATER POLO ROBES TO BEACH VOLLEYBALL JEWELRY. EVEN FLAG
FINGERNAILS IN THE WATER AND ON THE BASKETBALL COURT. THIS IS THE FASHION
OF CHAMPIONS.
NATS- DUTCH FAMILY SINGS
AND IT'S NOT JUST THE ATHLETES.
MOS #1
FRENCHMAN: WE COME FROM PARIS?
CV: YOU THINK?
CV: WHAT ARE YOU?
AUSTRALIAN GIRL: I'M A DINOSAUR!
CV: OH SORRY. IT THOUGHT YOU WERE A DRAGON SORRY!!!
AUSTRALIAN GIRL: THAT'S OKAY.
FANS ARE REPRESENTING THEIR COUNTRIES ON THEIR EYES, LIPS, AND JUST ABOUT
EVERYWHERE ELSE
SOT: MOS #2
CV IS THIS WHAT YOU CALL A A FASCINATOR?
I'M NOT SURE WHAT IT IS BUT I THOUGHT IT LOOKED GOOD
HOW FAR WE'VE COME FROM THE DAYS OF SCRUNCHI-WEARING GYMNASTS.
TBA SOT
IF THERE WAS A MEDAL FOR 20-12's BEST DRESSED. THE ITALIANS MIGHT CLEAN
HOUSE IN THEIR UNIFORM MADE BY NONE OTHER THAN ARMANI.
THERE IS HERMES FOR THE FRENCH EQUESTRIAN TEAM. STELLA MCARTNEY FOR THE
BRITS.
AND HERE AT THE OLYMPIC PARK, THE LOOK IS IS OLYMPIC CHIC. AND RYAN LOCHTE
ISN'T THE ONLY ONE ROCKING THE SPARKLES:
MOS: CV TO LADY: "OLYMPIC BLING-- THAT'S NICE.
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
Our drier than normal weather pattern is coming to an end as rain chances increase through the week, but the heat and humidity sticks around.
Plenty of sunshine will be around for the morning with the possibility of a stray shower along our coastal communities. Temperatures will be rather warm and muggy to start and quickly rebound to near 90° by the noon hour.
The heat will be back tomorrow with afternoon highs climbing into the lower to middle 90s with heat index values between 100°-108°.
As we go through the day, partly sunny skies will take over, with the scattering of showers and storms developing along the sea breeze and pushing east of I-75.
A few storms will linger through the evening before skies begin to clear and lows drop into the middle and upper 70s.
By the weekend, moisture returns to Southwest Florida with scattered showers and storms back in the forecast.
A tropical wave located 1100 miles southwest of the Cape Verde Islands is producing an area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Over the next few days, conditions may become a bit more favorable for slow development. Right now, the National Hurricane Center is giving this particular system a low chance for tropical development over the next 48 hours.
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NOW TO THE RENDITION OF THE NATIONAL ANTHEM THAT'S GONE VIRAL ON YOUTUBE.
SOME CALL IT ONE OF THE *WORST PERFORMANCES EVER.
AND CRITICS ARE MAKING THEIR FEELINGS KNOWN.
BUT HERE'S THE THING --
THE SINGER IS ONLY 11-YEARS-OLD!
HER PARENTS ARE DEFENDING HER -- SAYING CRITICS ARE UNFAIR AND CRUEL.
ABC'S RYAN OWENS HAS THE STORY.
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Singing nats from Game
It was supposed to be her big break. And even this 11 year old knew she
blew it.
SOT Harper
"yeah, that wasnt my best performance."
Before a nationally televised major league soccer game. In a stadium
packed with 22 thousand fans, well, just listen.
More song
11 year old Harper Gruzins has been practicing for weeks.
Nat rehearsing
And it never sounded like that.
Nat rehearsing
She said she couldn't hear herself and was thrown off key by those annoying
horns so popular with soccer fans.
Harper SOT
I started to sing and was like that's the wrong key.
On Youtube, someone posted "my ears are bleeding." The website Deadspin
called it "the worst national anthem rendition ever. "so bad it must be
heard to be believed." "i wanted to feel bad for her but i can't" wrote
someone else.
Dad: What I feel like doing is just unplug her, take her out of
everything and just protect her.
Mom: Things people are saying are really heartbreaking.
Harper can take some comfort knowing she's not the first to have a star-
spangled struggle. One of her musical idols, Christina aguilara butchered
the lyrics.
And, well, Roseanne Barr butchered a lot more than that.
So this 11 year old is undaunted---already practicing new songs and not
giving up on that old patriotic one she promises one day will be perfection.
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RYAN OWENS REPORTING-
WE ASKED YOU TO WEIGH IN -- ON WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT THE SINGING-
CHECK OUT OUR ABC7 FACEBOOK PAGE.
JONNETTE WRITES -- "YOU GO HARPER. KEEP WORKING AT IT. YOU'LL GET THEM NEXT TIME."
BUT JAMIE RADFORD SAYS "A DOG CAN SING BETTER THAN THAT."
FRANK KONG SAYS " TAKES A LOT OF GUTS TO DO THAT, BUT WOW, THAT WAS KINDA BAD. I'M EMBARRASSED FOR HER. "
LOG ON, LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK.
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THE SAN DIEGO ZOO WELCOMED A BRAND NEW ADDITION TO THEIR ZOO YESTERDAY!
A 20 YEAR OLD GIANT PANDA GAVE BIRTH TO A CUB!
ZOOKEEPERS WATCHED VIA A CLOSED-CIRCUIT CAMERA,
THAT WAS MOUNTED INSIDE THE BIRTHING DEN
THE ZOO SAYS IT'S THE SIXTH GIANT PANDA CUB BORN THERE.
NO OTHER BREEDING FACILITY OUTSIDE OF CHINA HAS DELIVERED MORE.
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She's the second-oldest mom to ever have give birth to a cub which is also exciting. And or all of us who has worked with her for years, we're just thrilled that she has, you know, shown us yet again that she's a fantastic bear."
ZOOKEEPERS WON'T KNOW THE CUB'S GENDER FOR ABOUT TWO MONTHS.
THAT'S WHEN THEY'LL FIRST EXAMINE THE CUB UP CLOSE.
THEY SAY BOTH MOM AND CUB APPEAR TO BE DOING WELL.
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A MAN IS LUCKY TO BE ALIVE THIS MORNING, AFTER BEING BITTEN BY A SHARK -- OFF THE COAST OF CAPE COD.
THE MAN, WHOSE IDENTITY HAS NOT BEEN RELEASED, WAS SWIMMING AND BODY SURFING WITH HIS SON AT BALLSTON BEACH.
WITNESSES SAW A DORSAL FIN NEAR THE SWIMMERS.AND THEN HEARD YELLING.
BEACHGOERS, INCLUDING A DOCTOR AND NURSE, ASSISTED THE MAN TO THE SHORE AND BANDAGED HIS LEGS.
TAKE A LISTEN TO WHAT PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THE ATTACK.
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HOLWAY SOT: It was pretty deep. You could see muscle and bone. / it was
like his flesh had been ripped.
SEVERAL SHARK SIGHTINGS HAVE BEEN REPORTED IN THE AREA IN THE PAST TWO MONTHS.
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IF YOU ARE JUST JOINING US THIS MORNING,
WE'LL HAVE A RUNDOWN OF YOUR TUESDAY TOP STORIES-
AND--
MAJOR MOVIE NEWS.
ABOUT THE MUCH ANTICIPATED FILM "THE HOBBIT."
FANS WILL *LOVE* THIS.
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AND HERE'S A FINAL CHECK OF THE MARKETS THIS MORNING--
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HOBBIT FANS WHO CAN'T GET ENOUGH.
WILL GET AN EXTRA HELPING.
DIRECTOR PETER JACKSON ANNOUNCED --
HE'S ADDING A *THIRD MOVIE.
TO HELP TELL THE TALE OF BILBO BAGGINS AND THE WIZARD GANDALF.
JACKSON FELT THIS WOULD TELL MORE OF THE TALE --
NOT JUST FROM THE THE HOBBIT.
BUT ALSO FROM ADDITIONAL PAGES FEATURED IN THE LORD OF THE RINGS.
THE FIRST INSTALLMENT OF THE MOVIE IS DUE OUT IN DECEMBER 2013.
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TWILIGHT CO-STARS KRISTEN STEWART AND ROBERT PATTINSON -- AREN'T LIVING TOGETHER ANYMORE.
ACCORDING TO PEOPLE-DOT-COM -- AFTER WORD GOT OUT ABOUT HER CHEATING WITH DIRECTOR RUPERT SANDERS -- PATTINSON KICKED HIS GIRLFRIEND OUT OF THEIR MULTIMILLION DOLLAR HOME.
THE PAIR COULD HAVE AN AWKWARD ON-CAMERA REUNION SOON.
BOTH ARE EXPECTED TO PRESENT MTV'S VIDEO AWARDS ON SEPTEMBER SIXTH.
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TOBY KEITH IS THE LATEST STAR. TO TURN DOWN AMERICAN IDOL.
THE COUNTRY STAR SAYS HE CAN'T COMMIT TO THE SIX-MONTH GIG,
BECAUSE OF HIS HECTIC SCHEDULE.
THE REALITY SHOW IS TRYING TO REPLACE ROCKER STEVEN TYLER,
WHO WILL NOT RETURN FOR A THIRD SEASON AS JUDGE.
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IT'S A 'TOUR DE TURTLES'.
THESE TWO LOGGERHEAD TURTLES. NAMED PIRATE PATTY AND LADY MARMALADE ARE HELPING RESEARCHERS WITHOUT EVEN KNOWING IT
RESEARCHERS FITTED THEM WITH TRANSPONDERS TO FIGURE OUT WHY SOME TURTLES MIGRATE TO THE NORTHEAST -- OTHERS HEAD SOUTH.
RESEARCHERS -- EVEN YOU AT HOME -- CAN TRACK THEM ONLINE FOR THE NEXT THREE MONTHS.
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BEFORE WE SAY GOOD BYE ---
HERE'S THIS MORNING'S TO STORIES.
AS ROMNEY LEFT A WREATH LAYING CEREMONY IN POLAND THIS MORNING,
REPORTERS STARTED SHOUTING QUESTIONS AT HIM.
ROMNEY'S TRAVELING SPOKESPERSON RICK GORKA THEN YELLED BACK,
TELLING THEM TO SHOW SOME RESPECT.
GORKA LATER CALLED REPORTERS INVOLVED TO APOLOGIZE.
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WE ARE WORKING TO GET MORE INFORMATION-
ABOUT A THREE YEAR OLD CHILD,
WHO WAS FOUND UNRESPONSIVE IN A POOL.
IT HAPPENED AT THE SANIBEL ARMS CONDOS ON EAST GULF DRIVE,
SANIBEL'S CHIEF OF POLICE TELLS ABC-7 --
THE CHILD WAS FOUND AROUND NINE P-M LAST NIGHT.
WE STILL DON'T HAVE A NAME.
AS SOON AS WE GET IT, WE'LL LET YOU KNOW.
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A CHARLOTTE COUNTY TEEN RECOVERS THIS MORNING,
IN THE BURN UNIT OF TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL.
NEIGHBORS TELLS ABC-7 --
HE SET HIS DINING ROOM TABLE ON FIRE WITH GASOLINE,
BUT THEN CAUGHT FIRE.
IT HAPPENED MONDAY IN THIS HOUSE ON RIO DE JANEIRO AVENUE,
WHERE THE TEEN LIVES WITH HIS GRANDPARENTS.
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HAPPENING TODAY-
OPENING STATEMENTS AT DREW PETERSON'S MURDER TRIAL ARE EXPECTED TO TAKE PLACE TODAY.
PETERSON HAS PLEADED NOT GUILTY TO MURDERING HIS THIRD WIFE, KATHLEEN SAVIO.
THE EX-COP WAS ONLY CHARGED AFTER HIS FOURTH WIFE, STACY PETERSON, DISAPPEARED.
THE JUDGE HAS SAID JURORS CAN'T BE TOLD SHE'S PRESUMED DEAD -- OR THAT HE MAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR HER DISAPPEARANCE.
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AD LIB GOODBYE
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