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we heard the helicopter. didn't think anything of it 42 then we heard i'd say 10-15 gunshots
GUNFIRE STARTLES AWAKE NEIGHBORS IN NORTH FORT MYERS.
THEN THEY WITNESS DEPUTIES AND U-S MARSHALL'S TAKING DOWN AN ACCUSED KILLER.
TONIGHT ABC 7 HAS TEAM COVERAGE.
A WOMAN FOUND DEAD ON HER PORCH--
TONIGHT COLLIER COUNTY'S THIRD MURDER IN A WEEK IS UNDER INVESTIGATION.
NEED TO GET AWAY--
FROM THE BEST DAY TO BUY AN AIRLINE TICKET TO THE BEST DAY TO TRAVEL--
ABC 7'S SMART SHOPPER SHOWS YOU THE CHEAPEST WAY TO FLY.
music playing
AND THE SECRETARY OF STATE LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN HER BEFORE--
WHY IS SHE BUSTING A MOVE LIKE THIS ON THE DANCE FLOOR.
WEATHER IS COMING UP.
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45:02 "he said to me- they caught him and they had to kill him. so, i said break out the champaigne."
RIGHT NOW AT 5 --
THE MANHUNT FOR A KILLER IS OVER.
LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES AND U-S MARSHALS CORNERED BILLY RETHERFORD EARLY THIS MORNING.
THEY SAY HE HAD A GUN AND AUTHORITIES SHOT AND KILLED HIM.
DEPUTIES WANTED HIM FOR THE MURDER OF 55-YEAR-OLD DEBBIE STRIANO.
FOUND WITH HER THROAT SLASHED INSIDE OF HER THREE OAKS HOME TWO WEEKS AGO.
ABC7 IS ALSO LEARNING RETHERFORD IS CONNECTED TO ANOTHER MURDER.
DEPUTIES SAY THE MURDER OF A MAN IN THE SABLE SPRINGS COMMUNITY IN NORTH FORT MYERS IS CONNECTED TO THIS CASE.
ABC 7'S JOE ROETZ IS GATHERING BRAND NEW INFORMATION ABOUT THE INVESTIATION.
HE BEGINS OUR TEAM COVERAGE LIVE FROM LAUREL DRIVE IN NORTH FORT MYERS WHERE IT ALL WENT DOWN.
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A two week manhunt for suspected murderer Billy Retherford ends in gunfire in North Fort Myers.
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Rebekah Bowser - Neighbor
28:38-45
we heard the helicopter. didn't think anything of it 42 then we heard i'd say 10-15 gunshots
A tip led deputies to this small apartment on Laurel Drive just after midnight.
Flanked with a fugitive task force - they say they came face to face with an armed Retherford.
Shots rang out- ending the life of a man Sheriff Mike Scott calls a career criminal.
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Mike Scott
48:04
three times to prison, most of his life has been spent incarcerated, institutionalized and tonight he went out the way he operated which was violent.
Retherford and his nephew - 23 year old Dustin Jaye are accused of killing Debra Striano in her Three Oaks home in late July.
Jaye was arested last week.
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Sheriff Mike Scott
these people aren't the smartest people dint eh world. they're able to lay low. it's a big community, there's a lot of hiding places. but at hte end of hte day they left some calling carded behind
But Retherford go out without causing more bloodshed and heartache.
Investigators believe it was him who killed 61 year old Greg Imhoff in the Sabal Springs community Tuesday night.
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Susan Dragnet
29:43-53
Everyone is broken hearted. Everyone knew Greg in one way or another and it was always a good way.
Today there are many unanswered questions-
the first -
how a man whose family says he was questioned by deputies-
was let back on the streets to kill again.
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Bowser
21:33:25 this guy was being questioned for murder and they let him out?? no, no
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Don't know who shot first- LCSO, or Retherford
- No deputies injured in shooting.
-Live in North Fort Myers, Joe Roetz, abc7.
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OUR TEAM COVERAGE AT FIVE CONTINUES NOW WITH REACTION FROM THE FAMILY OF DEBRA STRIANO.
HER BOYFRIEND FOUND HER INSIDE THEIR THREE OAKS HOME ON JULY 24-TH.
HER THROAT WAS SLASHED -
HER PET DOG, A BORDER COLLIE, WAS ALSO STABBED MULTIPLE TIMES.
STRIANO'S BOYFRIEND SAYS HE LEFT THE HOUSE FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES TO GO TO THE STORE.
TONIGHT HE AND DEBRA'S MOM SAY ALTHOUGH THEY'LL NEVER GET HER BACK --
THERE'S SOME RELIEF TONIGHT SINCE HER KILLER IS DEAD -- ANOTHER MAN BEHIND BARS.
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45:02 "he said to me- they caught him and they had to kill him. so, i said break out the champagne."
THE COUPLE'S BORDER COLLIE- SCRUFFY- WAS STABBED WHILE TRYING TO PROTECT DEBBIE FROM HER KILLERS.
HE'S RECOVERING AND WILL BE OKAY.
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DEPUTIES ARRESTED RETHERFORD'S NEPHEW--
23-YEAR OLD DUSTIN JAYE--
OVER A WEEK AGO.
THEY SAY HE AND RETHERFORD TARGETED STRIANO'S HOUSE BECAUSE OF VALUABLES THEY KNEW WERE INSIDE.
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WE CONTINUE OUR TEAM COVERAGE NOW --
WE WANT TO TELL YOU ABOUT THE MAN SOME SABEL SPRINGS NEIGHBORS SAY RETHERFORD KILLED LAST NIGHT, BEFORE DEPUTIES TRACKED HIM DOWN, CORNERED AND SHOT HIM.
NEIGHBORS DESCRIBE 61-YEAR OLD GREG IMHOFF AS A HUGE-HEARTED HANDYMAN IN THE SABAL SPRINGS COMMUNITY.
TONIGHT THEY WANT ANSWERS ABOUT HOW HE ENDED UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THIS DEADLY INVESTIGATION.
SO FAR, DEPUTIES WON'T TELL US HOW IMHOFF DIED.
BUT THEY ARE LINKING HIS MURDER TO THE TWO-WEEK HUNT FOR FUGITIVE BILLY RETHERFORD, AS WE SAID, ALREADY WANTED FOR DEBBIE STRIANO'S BRUTAL KILLING.
ACCORDING TO NEIGHBORS, RETHERFORD WAS HIDING OUT IN A HOME IMHOFF WAS LOOKING AFTER.
THEY BELIEVE THE FUGITIVE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR FRIEND'S DEATH AND THEIR TEARS.
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Annette Svevo, neighbor
1314 " He was our best friend, our best neighbor, and we've lost a good person."
IMHOFF'S CLOSE FRIENDS DESCRIBE HIM AS A HAPPY GO LUCKY GUY WHOSE INFECTIOUS SMILE STOOD OUT.
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RIGHT NOW, WE HAVE CREWS STILL GATHERING NEW INFORMATION.
WE'LL HAVE ANOTHER LIVE REPORT FROM THE SCENE AT 6 AND CONTINUE TO UPDATE YOU ON AIR AND ONLINE AT ABC-7.COM
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ANOTHER HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION IS UNDERWAY TONIGHT IN COLLIER COUNTY.
44-YEAR-OLD CONCETTA BEDELL WAS FOUND DEAD ON A PORCH AROUND 6-45 THIS MORNING IN THE 100 BLOCK OF FLAME VINE DRIVE IN NORTH NAPLES.
DEPUTIES ARE NOT SAYING HOW SHE DIED, BUT THEY ARE LOOKING FOR 44-YEAR-OLD LAWRENCE MACDONALD OF FORT MYERS.
HE IS A PERSON OF INTEREST IN THE CASE.
DEPUTIES SAY BEDELL HAD TAKEN OUT A RESTRAINING ORDER AGAINST HIM.
THIS IS THE THIRD HOMICIDE IN COLLIER COUNTY IN A WEEK.
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AN UPDATE ON TWO OTHER HOMICIDE CASES IN COLLIER COUNTY --
ABC7 IS LEARNING A GOLDEN GATE MAN KNEW HIS KILLER.
JOSEPH GODCHARLES'S BODY WAS FOUND IN HIS CONDO AT THE KEY ROYAL COMMUNITY LAST WEEK.
DEPUTIES SAY NOBODY BROKE IN.
THERE'S EVIDENCE OF THAT.
AND HE WAS NOT SHOT.
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TONIGHT, ABC7 LEARNING DEPUTIES HAVE A PERSON OF INTEREST IN CUSTODY IN A HOMICIDE CASE ALSO IN GOLDEN GATE.
25-YEAR-OLD ERNIE TORRES WAS KILLED IN HIS HOME ON 54TH TERRACE SOUTHWEST EARLY SATURDAY.
HIS FAMILY SAYS HE WAS SHOT THROUGH HIS BEDROOM WINDOW.
DEPUTIES ARE NOT RELEASING THE PERSON OF INTEREST'S NAME.
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A LEE COUNTY MAN IS UNDER ARREST, ACCUSED OF POINTING A LOADED RIFLE AT A FEMALE PROCESSING SERVER.
DAVID GOULD FACES CHARGES OF AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON.
ACCORDING TO THE VICTIM'S SISTER.
TELINA CAMPOS WENT TO GOULD'S HOUSE TO SERVE HIM AND HIS WIFE WITH FORECLOSURE PAPERS.
THAT'S WHEN DEPUTIES SAY GOULD POINTED A RIFLE AT CAMPOS AND TOLD HER SHE WAS QUOTE -"GONNA DIE."
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-"You would think they were expecting it not paying for their house for 1,2, or 3 years. They should be expecting it but to them you're still the enemy."
DEPUTIES SAY YOU COULD SEE THE LOADED RIFLE.
IT WAS JUST INSIDE THE FRONT DOOR.
CAMPOS WAS NOT INJURED.
THIS IS THE THIRD TIME IN TWO WEEKS.
SOMEONE GOING DOOR TO DOOR HAS BEEN THREATENED AT GUNPOINT OR SHOT IN LEE COUNTY.
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NEW AT 5
TONIGHT, LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE LOOKING FOR A MAN SEEN ENGAGING IN A SEX ACT WITH YOUNG GIRL ON A LIVE INTERNET CHAT ROOM.
TWO TEENS TOLD DEPUTIES THEY WENT ON THE CHAT ROOM MONDAY AND WITNESSED THE INCIDENT.
ONE OF THE GIRLS RECORDED THE ACTIVITY ON HER CELL PHONE AND SHOWED A DEPUTY.
THE GIRL IS SAID TO BE ABOUT 3 TO 4 YEARS OLD.
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A PLEA DEAL TONIGHT FOR A TEEN ACCUSED OF MAKING THREATS AGAINST THE PRESIDENT FROM HIS LEE COUNTY JAIL CELL.
18 YEAR OLD CHRISTOPHER DAVIES PLED NO CONTEST TO A CRIMINAL MISCHIEF CHARGE -- TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO THIS NORTH FORT MYERS A-T-M IN MAY.
BUT WHILE HE WAS IN JAIL, THE GOVERNMENT SAYS DAVIES HAS BEEN MAKING THREATS TO KILL PRESIDENT OBAMA WHEN HE GOT OUT.
DAVIES FACES UP TO FIVE YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON IF CONVICTED FOR
THREATENING THE PRESIDENT'S LIFE.
HE TOLD THE JUDGE TODAY HE'S DIAGNOSED WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER AND A-D-H-D BUT ISN'T CURRENTLY TAKING HIS MEDICATION.
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YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE.
PRESIDENT OBAMA KICKED OFF A DAY TWO CAMPAIGN SWING THROUGH COLORADO WITH SOME GOOD NEWS.
ACCORDING TO THE LATEST ABC/NEWS WASHINGTON POST, HE IS SEEN FAVORABLY BY 53 PERCENT OF AMERICAN ADULTS AND UNFAVORABLY BY 43 PERCENT.
MITT ROMNEY'S UNFAVORABLE SCORE IS UP 18 POINTS.
IT'S THE LOWEST FAVORABLE RATING FOR A PRESUMPTIVE PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE AT THIS POINT IN THE CAMPAIGN SINCE 19-84.
ON THE CAMPAIGN TRIAL TODAY, ROMNEY FOCUSED ON WORKING CLASS VOTERS.
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He removed the requirement of work from welfare. It is wrong to make any
change that would make America more of a nation of government dependency. We
must restore, and I will restore, work into welfare." *****
THE PRESIDENT WAS APPEALING TO WOMEN AT HIS EVENT TODAY IN COLORADO.
HE WAS INTRODUCED BY SANDRA FLUKE THE LAW STUDENT WHOM RUSH LIMBAUGH CALLED A SLUT BECAUSE SHE SUPPORTS THE OBAMA HEALTH CARE LAW'S REQUIREMENT THAT INSURANCE COMPANIES COVER CONTRACEPTION.
COMING UP IN OUR 5:30 HALF HOUR WE'LL TELL YOU ABOUT THE PUSH FOR FEMALE VOTERS HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA FOR BOTH PARTIES.
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MORE PROOF THE G-O-P SEES FLORIDA'S ATTORNEY GENERAL AS A RISING STAR.
PAM BONDI WILL SPEAK AT THE REBPULICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION LATER THIS MONTH IN TAMPA.
FLORIDA'S FIRST FEMALE ATTORNEY GENERAL CAMPAIGNED LAST MONTH FOR MITT ROMNEY IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
SHE'S BEEN A VOCAL OPPONENT OF PRESIDENT OBAMA'S HEALTHCARE REFORM.
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IF YOU WERE DRIVING DOWN MCGREGOR THIS MORNING--
YOU MAY HAVE SEEN SOME TEMPORARY DECORATIONS.
THE STATUE FOUNTAIN KNOWN AS RACHAEL--
THAT SITS AT THE ENTRANCE TO EDISON PARK--
WAS GIVEN SOME BATH BUBBLES.
PRANKSTERS ALSO TOSSED TOILET PAPER OVER TREES IN THE MEDIAN NEAR COCONUT ROAD.
PEOPLE IN THE AREA SAY THE PRANKS MAY HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL.
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Kim Gaide, Community Watch at Edison Park 48:07-16 "First day of school has created many different events of the years, from TPd to signs to banNering the high school"
THE BUBBLES WON'T HARM THE FOUNTAIN--
WHCH HAS BEEN A FAVORITE TARGET OF VANDALS FOR DECADES.
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WHEN TO BOOK A FLIGHT -
WHAT DAYS TO FLY -
EVEN THE **BEST** TIME TO GET A DEAL IN THE SKY?
ABC7'S SMART SHOPPER BRINGS YOU THE SCOOP ON HOW TO SAVE BIG ON AIRLINE TICKETS.
PLUS LOOK AT THIS!
JOAN RIVERS CUFFED AT COSTCO.
WHAT SHE SAYS SHE HATES.THAT BROUGHT ON THIS PROTEST!
WEATHER IS COMING UP.
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HURRICANE ERNESTO MADE LANDFALL OVER MEXICO'S YUCATAN PENINSULA OVERNIGHT.
ERNESTO HAD SUSTAINED WINDS OF 85 MILES PER HOUR WHEN IT MADE LANDFALL SHORTLY BEFORE MIDNIGHT.
THERE'S BEEN NO DAMAGE ASSESSMENT YET.
THE STORM IS EXPECTED TO REGAIN HURRICANE STRENGTH WHEN MOVES BACK OUT OVER THE SOUTHERN GULF OF MEXICO.
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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.
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It was a pretty nice day across Southwest Florida, that's if you like the heat and humidity. Temperatures today have warmed into the middle 90s under abundant sunshine with just a few fair weather clouds across the area. As of early this afternoon, our radar remains quiet, however we may see one or two isolated showers/storms begin to pop with the vast majority of us staying dry.
Temperatures will be slow to cool tonight as many locations will hold into the lower to middle 80s through midnight, with temperatures dropping off into the upper 70s to near 80° by tomorrow morning.
Our Thursday will start off on the warm side with ample sunshine. Slightly drier air in the middle and upper levels of the atmosphere will keep our rain chances on the lower end for one more day, with a few isolated showers and storms developing during the peak heating of the day.
Highs tomorrow will climb into the middle 90s and with plenty of humidity, the "feels like" temperature will soar well over 100°. If you are going to be outdoors for any lengthy period of time, remember to drink plenty of water, find shade, and take frequent breaks.
Rain prospects will gradually go up beginning on Friday and into the weekend as deeper tropical moisture returns to Southwest Florida. Scattered showers and storms will be a good bet primarily during the afternoon and evening hours as temperatures dip a bit closer to normal for this time of year.
In the tropics, Tropical Storm Ernesto continues to weaken as it heads for the extreme southern Bay of Campeche, before making a second landfall on the central Mexican coastline tomorrow. Elsewhere, we are keeping an eye on the remnants of Florence along with another tropical wave located about 750 miles west of the Cape Verde islands. The National Hurricane Center is giving this a medium chance for development as conditions become a bit more favorable for gradual strengthening.
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SCHOOL IS JUST STARTING UP IN LEE COUNTY -
THAT MEANS PARENTS MAY ALREADY BE THINKING AHEAD TO HOLIDAY TRAVEL PLANS.
OUR ABC 7 SMART SHOPPER NINA MOINI IS BUSTING TICKET PURCHASE MYTHS AND HAS THE BEST WAYS TO MAKE SURE YOU BOOK THE CHEAPEST FLIGHTS.
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WHAT'S THE CHEAPEST DAY TO BOOK A FLIGHT?
WHAT'S THE CHEAPEST DAY TO TRAVEL?
YOU LOOK ONLINE AND THERE ARE PLENTY OF DIFFERENT ANSWERS.
I CHECKED WITH LOCAL TRAVEL AGENTS TO GET FIRST-HAND ADVICE ON WHEN TO BOOK A DEAL.
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NATS - BAGGAGE CLAIM ALARM
WHILE SOME ARE HURRYING ABOUT THE AIRPORT.
ANGELA FORMMANN'S FEELING RELAXED WITH PLENTY OF TIME TO KILL BEFORE HER FLIGHT TO GERMANY.
19:31:03 2
"My father's side is German."
SHE KNOWS THE DRILL - NECK PILLOW IN TOW AND PLASTIC BAG SEALED TIGHT.
SHE ALSO CONSIDERS HERSELF A BARGAIN HUNTER WHEN IT COMES TO BOOKING HER TICKETS.
19:31:22 2
"I start looking about 3 months in advance."
STILL SHE ADMITS SHE'S NEVER QUITE SURE SHE'S GETTING THE BEST DEAL - SHE'S SPENT ANYWHERE FROM 600 TO 850 DOLLARS ON DIFFERENT FLIGHTS TO EUROPE.
19:32:04 7
"Someone told me Tuesday is the best day and I don't believe that."
FRED GREENE WITH GERACI TRAVEL IN FORT MYERS CUTS THROUGH THE RUMORS AND DELIVERS GOOD DEALS FOR A LIVING.
19:24:49 2
"Now is the time to start thinking about Christmas"
HE SAYS THE BEST WAY TO GET A GOOD PRICE IS TO KEEP AN EYE ON THE WEB FOR AT LEAST A FEW MONTHS BEFORE A PLANNED TRIP LIKE ANGELA DID -
19:31:37 5
"I used kayak you can look at all the website through there."
GOOD START GREENE SAYS.
HE RECOMMENDS STARTING WITH AGGREGATE SITES LIKE KAYAK THAT DON'T CHARGE A FEE FOR COMPARING PRICES.
THEN - TRADITIONAL BOOKING ENGINES LIKE ORBITZ THAT CHARGE ABOUT SIX DOLLARS FOR THEIR HELP.
ALSO KEEP AN EYE ON THE AIRLINES - YOU MAY FIND YOUR CHEAPEST TICKET ON THE CARRIERS WEBSITE.
19:28:07 5
"Check around see where you're getting the best deal and if you think its a good deal take it."
BUT DON'T BOOK TOO SOON.
GREENE SAYS THREE WEEKS BEFORE A FLIGHT SHOULD YIELD THE CHEAPEST RESULTS -
NATS - GRABBING BAG
AND TRY NOT TO BOOK LESS THAN A WEEK IN ADVANCE.
19:31:26 2
"If you wait too long the price is going to go up."
ADVICE ANGELA WILL USE NEXT TIME SHE HEADS TO VISIT FAMILY.
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AS FOR THE CHEAPEST DAYS TO FLY - TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND SATURDAY ARE SOME OF THE LEAST TRAVELED DAYS SO THEY TEND TO BE CHEAPER.
ANOTHER TIP - KEEP AN EYE ON FUEL PRICES - WHEN THEY GO UP FLIGHTS USUALLY DO TO.
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IN YOUR ABC7 HEALTHY LIVING TONIGHT.
A NEW DRUG TO TREAT RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS IS SHOWING PROMISE IN LARGE CLINICAL TRIALS.
THE DRUG IS CALLED TOFACITINIB.
IN TWO NEW LARGE CLINICAL TRIALS --IT WAS FOUND TO BE EFFECTIVE AND IMPROVED PHYSICAL FUNCTION IN PATIENTS.
SO FAR -- DOCTORS SAY THE MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS HAVE BEEN HEADACHE AND UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS.
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A NEW STUDY FINDS PEOPLE WITH TYPE II DIABETES WHO ARE OVERWEIGHT OR OBESE APPEAR TO LIVE LONGER THAN THINNER OR NORMAL WEIGHT DIABETES PATIENTS.
IT'S UNCLEAR WHY THIS IS -- DOCTORS THINK IT MAY BE AN ISSUE OF THE RATIO OF FAT TO MUSCLE IN BODY COMPOSITION.
IT MAY BE THAT THE THINNER PATIENTS HAVE LESS MUSCLE, WHICH IS CRITICAL TO CONTROLLING BLOOD SUGAR.
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IT WAS LIKE A SCENE FROM GLEE.
A GAS STATION CLERK IN OKLAHOMA HAD A SLUSHY THROWN IN HER FACE.THE WHOLE THING CAUGHT ON TAPE.
ACCORDING TO THE CLERK'S BOSS, THE ATTACKER CAME INTO THE STORE LOOKING FOR THE FIGHT JUST BEFORE CLOSING TIME.
THE CLERK AND THE SUSPECT ARE FORMER CLASS MATES.
THE CLERK ASKED THE WOMAN TO LEAVE.
SHE DID AND THEN CAME BACK WITH A FRIEND.
AFTER PAYING FOR THEIR DRINKS, THE WOMAN THREW THE SLUSHY IN THE CLERK'S FACE AND LEFT THE STORE
THE DRINK ACTUALLY SHORT-CIRCUITED THE GAS MACHINE, STOPPING THE STATION FROM OPERATING THEIR GAS PUMPS.
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JOAN RIVERS RAN INTO SOME TROUBLE AT A COSTCO STORE IN A LOS ANGELES SUBURB.
THIS TOO -- CAUGHT ON TAPE.
THE 79-YEAR-OLD WENT TO THE STORE WITH A CAMERA CREW YESTERDAY TO COMPLAIN AFTER THE LOCATION REFUSED TO CARRY HER BOOK, "I HATE EVERYTHING. STARTING WITH ME."
SHE THEN HANDCUFFED HERSELF TO A SHOPPING CART IN PROTEST.
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you know, it seemed pretty unusual to see joan
rivers at costco in burbank anyway and, you know, without some big signs or,
you know, a booth that she was in--the fact that she would, you know, be on
one of those little tables that normally people are sitting at eating
slices of pizza at seemed kind of unusual."
OFFICERS CAME OUT.
THEY ENDED UP ESCORTING RIVERS FROM THE STORE, AND SHE AND HER CREW LEFT WITHOUT INCIDENT.
RIVERS SAYS SHE THINKS IT'S A FIRST AMENDMENT VIOLATION TO NOT SELL HER BOOK.
IN OUR ROLE TO TELL THE TRUTH -- WE SHOULD TELL YOU IT'S NOT.
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RED AS A TOMATO.MAYBE A STRAWBERRY.
HOW THOSE FOODS -- AND OTHERS IN YOUR PANTRY -- CAN SOOTHE SUNBURN.
IN YOUR ABC7 HEALTHY LIVING WE SHOW YOU HOW TO EASE THE STING.
A DOCTOR'S WIFE SAYS HE TRIED TO KILL HER!
WHAT SHE SAYS HE PUT IN HER COFFEE THAT NEARLY COST HER HER LIFE.
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BUMP IN W/ ANCHOR MICS
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IN YOUR ABC7 HEALTHY LIVING TONIGHT.
HALF OF ALL AMERICAN ADULTS UNDER 30 SAY THEY'VE HAD SUNBURN AT LEAST ONCE IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR ACCORDING TO GOVERNMENT DATA.
SUNBLOCK IS KEY, BUT WHEN THAT BURN HAS ALREADY MADE ITS MARK, WHAT YOU HAVE IN YOUR KITCHEN COULD SOOTHE A BURNING PROBLEM.
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IT'S HOT…
IT'S FUN, AND COULD BE PAINFUL. SUNBURN IS A BURN TO LIVING TISSUE. AVOIDING THE SUN AT ITS PEAK IS KEY, BUT WHEN IT'S TOO LATE, LOOK TO YOUR PANTRY FOR HELP. RUB YOUR BREAKFAST ONTO YOUR SKIN TO SLOW INFLAMMATION. YOGURT AND COOLED-DOWN OATMEAL CONTAIN HELPFUL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS. SOME VEGETABLES ALSO HELP! BOIL LETTUCE IN WATER, THEN STRAIN IT AND REFRIGERATE IT FOR A QUICK COOL DOWN ON THE PAIN. STRAWBERRIES CONTAIN LOTS OF TANNIC ACID, WHICH HELPS TAKE THE STING OUT. MASH UP A FEW RIPE ONES AND SMEAR THE PULP OVER YOUR SUNBURN. WHILE SHORT TERM SOLUTIONS MAY WORK, ALWAYS REMEMBER TO GRAB THE SUNSCREEN ON THE WAY OUT THE DOOR.
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AFTER A SUNBURN, EXPERTS SAY YOU SHOULD AVOID HIGHLY FRAGRANT BUBBLE BATHS, SOAPS, COLOGNES, AND PERFUMES-THEY COULD DRY AND FURTHER IRRITATE YOUR SKIN.
STICK WITH MILD SOAPS, AND DON'T SCRUB TOO HARD.
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THE RIVALS HIT THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL AGAIN TODAY IN THE RACE FOR THE WHITE HOUSE.
AND REPUBLICAN NOMINEE MITT ROMNEY IS GEARING UP FOR A FLORIDA PUSH.
WHERE HE STANDS WITH WOMEN.
AND WHAT PRESIDENT OBAMA DID TODAY TO TARGET THOSE FEMALE VOTERS TOO.
PLUS - TURNED AWAY ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL.
WHY LEE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLERS WERE TOLD TO COME BACK LATER.
.IN ABC7'S SCHOOL ZONE.
AND A FOUR DAY VIDEO GAME MARATHON!
TONIGHT A TEEN IS IN THE HOSPITAL.
WHAT THE INTENSE GAMING DID TO HIM.
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BUT FIRST - MEET ABC 7'S FACEBOOK WOMAN OF THE DAY.
??NAME & TOWN??
THANKS FOR WATCHING ??NAME??
IF YOU'D LIKE TO BE OUR FACEBOOK WOMAN OF THE DAY HEAD TO OUR FACEBOOK PAGE AND LIKE US.
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BUMP OUT W/ MUSIC
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MAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW AT 5-30.
DEPUTIES SHOT AND KILLED A MAN WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEATH OF DEBBIE STRIANO TODAY.
BILLY RETHERFORD IS THE SECOND PERSON WANTED IN STRIANO'S MURDER.
SHE WAS FOUND DEAD IN HER THREE OAKS HOME TWO WEEKS AGO.
DUSTIN JAYE IS ALREADY IN CUSTODY.
NEIGHBORS BELIEVE RETHERFORD KILLED ANOTHER MAN LAST NIGHT BEFORE THEY TRACKED HIM DOWN.
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COLLIER COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE LOOKING FOR A PERSON OF INTEREST AFTER A MURDER TODAY IN NORTH NAPLES.
44-year-old Concetta Bedell WAS FOUND DEAD ON A PORCH THIS MORNING.
DEPUTIES ARE LOOKING FOR 44-YEAR-OLD LAWRENCE MACDONALD OF FORT MYERS.
THEY SAY BEDELL HAD TAKEN OUT A RESTRAINING ORDER AGAINST HIM.
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SOMEONE THOUGHT THIS WAS FUNNY.
THEY VANDALIZED THE STATUE FOUNTAIN KNOWN AS RACHAEL ON MCGREGOR BOULEVARD.
IT SITS AT THE ENTRANCE TO EDISON PARK--
YOU CAN SEE THE BUBBLES.
PRANKSTERS ALSO TOSSED TOILET PAPER OVER TREES IN THE MEDIAN NEAR COCONUT ROAD.
THE PRANKS MAY HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
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BOTH PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES ARE STEPPING UP THEIR RHETORIC IN THE WEEKS LEADING UP THE PARTY CONVENTIONS.
GOOD EVENING, I'M JEFF BUTERA.
AND I'm COURTNEY ROBINSON.
BOTH THE PRESIDENT AND HIS REPUBLICAN RIVAL ARE TARGETING SPECIFIC VOTERS.
ABC'S KAREN TRAVERS TELLS US WHOSE VOTES ARE BEING COURTED IN YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE COVERAGE TONIGHT.
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PRESIDENT OBAMA KICKED OFF A TWO-DAY CAMPAIGN SWING THROUGH COLORADO.HIS
FOCUS - WOMEN'S HEALTH CARE.
SOT Obama
"The decisions that affect a woman's health- they're not up to politicians,
they're not up to insurance co's, they're up to you."
THE PRESIDENT WAS JOINED BY SANDRA FLUKE.WHO WAS EMBROILED IN CONTROVERSY
EARLIER THIS YEAR AFTER RUSH LIMBAUGH CALLED HER A SLUT FOR HER SUPPORT OF
THE PRESIDENT'S CONTRACEPTION POLICY
SOT Sandra Fluke
"We have a president who has consistently proven that he will
defend our rights, especially our right to quality affordable health care."
IN IOWA, MITT ROMNEY KEPT UP HIS ATTACKS ON PRESIDENT OBAMA.
SOT Romney
"President's policies has failed american people."
BUT A NEW POLL OUT TODAY FROM ABC NEWS AND THE WASHINGTON POST SHOWS THAT
WHEN IT COMES TO PERSONAL FAVORABILITY.ROMNEY'S UNDERWATER.
-GFX -
THAT'S THE LOWEST PERSONAL POPULARITY RATINGS FOR A PRESUMPTIVE PRESIDENTIAL
NOMINEE AT THIS POINT IN THE CYCLE SINCE 1984.
-GFX-
IT'S A BETTER OUTLOOK FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA, WHOSE FAVORABILITY NUMBERS ARE UP
SLIGHTLY.
AND THE VEEPSTAKES WATCH CONTINUES.AND THE FINAL LIST COULD LOOK LIKE THIS
- THE SOLID AND SAFE CHOICES OF ROB PORTMAN OR FORMER MINNESOTA GOVERNOR
TIM PAWLENTY.
OR WISCONSIN CONGRESSMAN PAUL RYAN OR MARCO RUBIO.THE BOLDER AND RISKIER
CHOICES.
BUT YESTERDAY ROMNEY TOLD FOX NEWS YESTERDAY THAT HIS CAMPAIGN MAY BE UP TO
SOME TRICKS.
SOT Romney
You don't think that we would be so silly as to not provide from time to
time the capacity to throw people off do you?
Karen Travers O/C CLOSE:
ROMNEY'S WIFE ANN IS BACK FROM THE OLYMPICS.WHICH MEANS A VP ANNOUNCEMENT
COULD COME AT ANY TIME.AND THE ROMNEY CAMPAIGN IS CERTAINLY EAGER TO KEEP
THE SPECULATION AND BUZZ GOING.
Karen Travers, ABC NEWS WASHINGTON.
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A PUSH TODAY FOR REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE MITT ROMNEY IN COLLIER COUNTY
DOZENS SHOWED UP FOR THE FIRST EVER.WOMEN FOR MITT EVENT TODAY.
IT'S APART OF A NATIONWIDE KICK-OFF.
ABC7 SPOKE WITH A WOMAN WHO HAS A LONG HISTORY WITH THE ROMNEY FAMILY.
SHE SAYS SHE HOSTED MITT ROMNEY'S FATHER AT HER HOUSE IN THE 60'S WHEN HE WAS RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT.
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TAKE SOT
NAME: Pointer
AT: 47:36
DURATION:0:06
back in 68' when George Romney ran for president he was at our house in Madison Wisconsin.
ABC7 ALSO SPOKE WITH THE DEMOCRATIC WOMEN OF COLLIER TODAY.
THEY TELL US THEY THINK PRESIDENT OBAMA
IS DOING A FANTASTIC JOB AND ARE VERY PLEASED.
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IT WAS THE FIRST DAY BACK AT SCHOOL FOR LEE COUNTY STUDENTS TODAY.
BUT EVERY YEAR ON THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS.
SOME STUDENTS ARE TURNED AWAY FROM SCHOOL SINCE THEY DON'T HAVE PROPER IMMUNIZATIONS.
IT HAPPENED AGAIN TODAY - THE LEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT WAS PACKED.
THIS RUSH FOR IMMUNIZATIONS HAPPENS EVERY YEAR, BUT THIS TIME MORE MIDDLE SCHOOLERS ARE SHOWING UP.
SINCE IN RECENT YEARS THOSE STUDENTS NEED AN ADDITIONAL WHOOPING COUGH VACCINE BEYOND WHAT THEY RECEIVED AS BABIES.
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We are seeing a lot of 7th grade immunizations for 'TDAP' which would be Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis - Pertussis is the whooping cough.
BUT OVERALL, THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS SEEING FEWER FAMILIES THAN PREVIOUS YEARS BECAUSE HOURS WERE EXTENDED FOR TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL.
TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY OF EXTENDED HOURS, FROM SEVEN IN THE MORNING TO SIX AT NIGHT.
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IT WAS ALSO THE FIRST DAY EVER FOR TWO NEW LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS ON THIS FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL.
THIS MORNING TORTUGA PRESERVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND HARNS MARSH MIDDLE SCHOOL OPENED THEIR DOORS TO HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS.
BOTH ARE SCIENCE-TECHNOLOGY-ENGINEERING-MATH BASED SCHOOLS.ALSO KNOWN AS STEM.
AT HARNS MARSH MIDDLE SCHOOL THERE ARE NO TEXTBOOKS, AND IN SOME CLASSES.NO HOMEWORK!
STUDENTS ALSO LEARN THROUGH WHAT IS CALLED A 'DESIGN PROCESS'--WHERE STUDENTS CAN APPLY ALL ASPECTS OF STEM EDUCATION IN ANY DISCIPLINE THEY CHOOSE TO FOLLOW.
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"The kids are involved in problem solving projects.following a design process. The kids actually end up teaching."
MR.BERRY ADDS.IN HIS ENGINEERING CLASSES, IT'S ALL HANDS-ON.
ONE CLASS WILL WIND TUNNEL TEST AIR FOILS.
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THE MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING HIS SEVEN WEEK OLD BABY GIRL IN NORTH FORT MYERS.
SAYS HE'S COMPETENT TO STAND TRIAL.
CANTRELL WAS IN COURT TODAY.
HE IS ACCUSED OF KILLING HIS DAUGHTER - 7 WEEK OLD JADA CANTRELL.
LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES SAY THE BABY SUFFERED MULTIPLE FRACTURES AND SEVERE HEAD TRAUMA WHILE CANTRELL WAS CARING FOR HER.
HE'LL BE BACK IN COURT IN OCTOBER.
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NEW INFORMATION TONIGHT ON THAT DEADLY SHOOTING AT A TEMPLE IN
WISCONSIN.
WADE MICHAEL PAGE SHOT AND KILLED 6 PEOPLE ON SUNDAY AND CRITICALLY WOUNDED 3 OTHERS.
INVESTIGATORS SAY THEY'VE INTERVIEWED DOZENS OF PEOPLE WHO KNEW PAGE BUT STILL HAVEN'T DISCOVERED A MOTIVE.
THEY ALSO REVEALED TODAY THAT PAGE -- KILLED HIMSELF, AFTER HE WAS SHOT BY AN OFFICER RESPONDING TO THE SCENE, SUNDAY.
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Teresa Carlson/ FBI Special Agent:
"Evidence indicates that the 2nd responding officer. who shot Page in the
stomach. /by the way I've seen the video and it is an amazing shot/
subsequent to that wound It appears that Page died from a self-inflicted
gunshot wound to the head."
PAGE'S EX-GIRLFRIEND WAS ARRESTED YESTERDAY AND CHARGED WITH ILLEGAL
WEAPONS POSSESSION.
AUTHORITIES DO NOT BELIEVE SHE WAS INVOLVED IN THE
TEMPLE SHOOTING BUT ARE HOPING SHE CAN PROVIDE DETAILS ON WHY WADE DID THIS.
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*ANOTHER* MAN'S BEEN ARRESTED IN CONNECTICUT FOR BRINGING A LOADED GUN TO A SHOWING OF "THE DARK NIGHT RISES."
ABOUT 20 OFFICERS SWARMED THE THEATER AND TOLD EVERYONE
TO PUT THEIR HANDS UP AND LEAVE.
POLICE SAY THE SUSPECT REMAINED IN HIS SEAT TALKING ON HIS CELL PHONE
AND THEY HAD TO USE FORCE TO ARREST HIM.
THE 46-YEAR-OLD DID HAVE A VALID PERMIT TO CARRY THE WEAPON BUT IS NOW FACING CHARGES FOR BREACHING THE PEACE AND INTERFERING WITH POLICE.
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HEAVILY ARMED TEAMS IN NEW YORK KEPT A CLOSE EYE ON THE LONGACRE THEATER
IN MANHATTAN LAST NIGHT AFTER SOMEONE ON TWITTER THREATENED TO
CARRY OUT A SHOOTING RAMPAGE THERE.
THE TWITTER POST MADE ON FRIDAY REFERRED TO A MASSACRE SIMILAR
TO THE ONE CARRIED OUT AT A MOVIE THEATER IN AURORA LAST MONTH.
THE N-Y-P-D HAS FILED A SUBPOENA TO FORCE TWITTER TO REVEAL THE
IDENTITY OF THE USER WHO MADE THE THREAT.
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WALTER REED NATIONAL MILITARY MEDICAL CENTER OUTSIDE WASHINGTON D-C IS BACK OPEN TONIGHT AFTER A BOMB THREAT.
A MILITARY OFFICIAL SAYS SOMEONE PHONED IN A THREAT JUST BEFORE 9 THIS MORNING, SAYING A BOMB WOULD DETONATE ABOUT AN HOUR LATER IN THE BUILDING.
THE BUILDING CLOSED FOR THREE HOURS AS AUTHORITIES SEARCHED FOR EXPLOSIVES.
THEY DIDN'T FIND ANY.
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INVESTIGATORS THINK THE REMAINS OF A COLLEGE STUDENT WHO DISAPPEARED
IN MAY HAVE BEEN FOUND IN LOUISIANA.
THE REMAINS ARE BELIEVED TO BE THOSE OF 21-YEAR-OLD MICKEY SHUNICK
WHO WAS LAST SEEN AS SHE WAS RIDING HER BICYCLE FROM A FRIEND'S HOUSE.
BRANDON LAVERGNE --WHO IS A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER --
HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH BOTH HER KIDNAPPING AND MURDER.
AUTHORITIES SAY TESTS ARE NEEDED IN ORDER TO POSITIVELY IDENTIFY THE REMAINS.
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A FIRE INSIDE ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER WAS QUICKLY SNUFFED OUT THIS MORNING.
FLAMES STARTED ON THE 88TH FLOOR OF THE NEW BUILDING
THAT'S BEING BUILT ON THE SITE OF THE TWIN TOWERS.
POLICE SAY A PIECE OF WELDING EQUIPMENT SPARKED THE BLAZE.
AS A PRECAUTION -- SOME 100 FIREFIGHTERS CAME OUT. THEY QUICKLY GOT A HANDLE ON THE BLAZE.
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FOUR DAYS OF AN XBOX GAMING MARATHON WAS A LITTLE TOO MUCH FOR A 15-YEAR-OLD OHIO BOY.
THE TEEN COLLAPSED AND WAS HOSPITALIZED YESTERdAY AFTER BECOMING SEVERELY DEHYDRATED.
HIS MOTHER SAYS HER SON CAME OUT OF HIS BEDROOM DURING THE FOUR DAYS ONLY TO PICK UP SNACKS OR TAKE A SHOWER.
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TONIGHT, A DOCTOR IS ACCUSED OF TRYING TO KILL HIS WIFE BY POISONING HER COFFEE.
HIS WIFE SAYS SHE SAW HER HUSBAND PUT SOMETHING MYSTERIOUS IN HER MUG AND IS CONVINCED ITS THE CAUSE OF HER STRANGE ILLNESS.
ABC'S STEVE OSUNSAMI REPORTS.
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51-YEAR-OLD HAL HILL IS THE ONE PERSON IN THIS WORLD THAT LIESA HILL thought
she could trust more than anyone: HER HUSBAND OF 14 YEARS, THE FATHER OF
HER TWO CHILDREN, AND A TRUSTEDPHYSICAN WHO SEES PATIENTS AT THIS OFFICE IN
CHATTANOOGA
GRFX
BUT IN THE emergency order she filed August 3 and just made public, LIESA
HILL EXPLAINED THAT SHE HAD BEEN SUFFERING FROM A MYSTERIOUS ILLNESS "FOR
SEVERAL MONTHS." AND "IN MARCH OF THIS YEAR, I FOUND MY HUSBAND PUTTING AN
UNIDENTIFIED SUBSTANCE IN MY MORNING COFFEE."
Christina Mincy. Liesa Hill's Lawyer. She wasn't sure, she suspected in
March, at which time she followed her instincts and called the police.
For five months, Liesa Hill says she lived in fear in the couple's home - as
INVESTIGATORS secretly TOOK SAMPLES OF THE COFFEE HER HUSBAND DELIVERED TO
HER BEDSIDE EVERY MORNING. For tests.
GRFX
THE LAB RESULTS CAME BACK LAST WEEK AND WERE SHOCKING: "EXTREME LEVELS" OF
BARIUM IN HER COFFEE - A TOXIC HEAVY METAL THAT'S POISONOUS AND CAUSES FLU-
LIKE SYMPTOMS.
Christina Mincy. "When we got the lab results back, no one was more
surprised than Liesa, that her fear had been confirmed, and it was actually
possible that her husband was trying to do her great harm."
GRFX
THE POLICE TOLD HER THAT "HER PREVIOUS SEVERE HEALTH ISSUES ARE CONSISTENT
WITH HEAVY METAL POISONING."
THIS MORNING, THEY TELL US NO CHARGES HAVE BEEN FILED AT THIS POINT, BUT HER
HUSBAND IS NOT ALLOWED NEAR THEIR HOME.
Chief Randy Bowden. Lookout Mountain Police Department. This is and will be
a slow and methodical investigation.
IF THIS IS A CASE OF SPOUSAL POISONING, IT WOULDN'T BE THE FIRST
IN 2005, AMERICAN NANCY KISSEL WAS CONVICTED IN HONG KONG OF SPIKING HER
HUSBAND'S MILKSHAKE, BEFORE SHE KILLED HIM. AND IN THAT SAME YEAR, STACEY
CASTOR, THE SO CALLED "BLACK WIDOW," MURDERED HER SECOND HUSBAND BY
POISONING HIM WITH ANTI-FREEZE. SHE'S NOW SERVING 51 YEARS TO LIFE.
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"Girls who are pregnant today deserve the right to be in class.
BUT ONE SCHOOL SAYS IF YOU'RE PREGNANT - YOU'RE NOT WELCOME IN CLASS.
THE POLICY THAT'S SENDING SHOCKWAVES NATIONWIDE.
AND THIS--
music & dancing
A POSITION WE'VE PROBABLY NEVER SEEN THE SECRETARY OF STATE IN BEFORE--
SO WHAT PROMPTED THIS MOVE.
WEATHER IS COMING UP.
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AD-LIB WEATHER CHAT
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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.
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It was a pretty nice day across Southwest Florida, that's if you like the heat and humidity. Temperatures today have warmed into the middle 90s under abundant sunshine with just a few fair weather clouds across the area. As of early this afternoon, our radar remains quiet, however we may see one or two isolated showers/storms begin to pop with the vast majority of us staying dry.
Temperatures will be slow to cool tonight as many locations will hold into the lower to middle 80s through midnight, with temperatures dropping off into the upper 70s to near 80° by tomorrow morning.
Our Thursday will start off on the warm side with ample sunshine. Slightly drier air in the middle and upper levels of the atmosphere will keep our rain chances on the lower end for one more day, with a few isolated showers and storms developing during the peak heating of the day.
Highs tomorrow will climb into the middle 90s and with plenty of humidity, the "feels like" temperature will soar well over 100°. If you are going to be outdoors for any lengthy period of time, remember to drink plenty of water, find shade, and take frequent breaks.
Rain prospects will gradually go up beginning on Friday and into the weekend as deeper tropical moisture returns to Southwest Florida. Scattered showers and storms will be a good bet primarily during the afternoon and evening hours as temperatures dip a bit closer to normal for this time of year.
In the tropics, Tropical Storm Ernesto continues to weaken as it heads for the extreme southern Bay of Campeche, before making a second landfall on the central Mexican coastline tomorrow. Elsewhere, we are keeping an eye on the remnants of Florence along with another tropical wave located about 750 miles west of the Cape Verde islands. The National Hurricane Center is giving this a medium chance for development as conditions become a bit more favorable for gradual strengthening.
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TONIGHT, A PUBLICLY-FUNDED SCHOOL IN LOUISIANA IS RECONSIDERING A CONTROVERSIAL POLICY ON PREGNANCY.
THE CHARTER SCHOOL'S POLICY SAYS THEY CAN REQUIRE FEMALE STUDENTS TO TAKE PREGNANCY TESTS.
AND THE SCHOOL SAYS IT WON'T LET PREGNANT STUDENTS ATTEND CLASSES ON CAMPUS.
TY RUSSELL TELLS US WHO IS CALLING FOR A CHANGE TO THIS RULE.
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DOORS ARE ABOUT TO OPEN ON A NEW SCHOOL YEAR, BUT DELHI CHARTER IN RICHLAND PARISH IS RECEIVING A GRADE LETTER "F" FOR ONE OF ITS POLICIES, FROM THE AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION.
"Girls who are pregnant today deserve the right to be in class, just the same as women who are pregnant deserve the right to be in the workplace."
THE SCHOOL'S PREGNANCY POLICY IS UNDER FIRE.
A LETTER SENT BY THE A-C-L-U CALLS FOR THE EDUCATION LEADERS TO REVISE THE RULES.
"No matter what, there's no policy to justify kicking these girls out of class."
"School leaders are remaining tight-lipped at Delhi Charter about their pregnancy policy, and whether they issue pregnancy tests to a student they suspect is with child."
THE A-C-L-U SAYS IT'S A VIOLATION OF THE U-S CONSTITUTION TO FORCE A STUDENT TO TAKE A PREGNANCY TEST.
IF THE YOUNG TEEN IS INDEED GOING TO HAVE A BABY, THE POLICY STATES SHE MUST BE HOME SCHOOLED OR ATTEND A DIFFERENT SCHOOL.
"I think at Delhi, I mean, the whole thing is a very unfortunate situation."
THE GROUP SAYS THE POLICIES OPEN THE DOORS TO DISCRIMINATION, AS YOUNG GIRLS ARE TREATED DIFFERENTLY FROM THE GUYS.
THE DIRECTOR OF THE NON-PROFIT "LIFE CHOICES" IN MONROE HAS A DIFFERENT WAY OF APPROACHING A PREGNANT TEEN.
"The support and help would be very important to walk them through a very difficult situation."
THE A-C-L-U SAYS THEY WILL FILE A LAWSUIT OR A COMPLAINT WITH A FEDERAL AGENCY IF THE POLICY DOESN'T CHANGE.
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TY RUSSELL REPORTING.
THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL SAYS GIVEN THE A-C-L-U'S INQUIRY, HE IS HAVING THE POLICY REVIEWED BY LAWYERS.
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COUNTRY SINGER RANDY TRAVIS IS IN TROUBLE WITH THE LAW AGAIN.
LESS THAN SIX MONTHS AFTER GETTING ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC INTOXICATION, TRAVIS WAS ARRESTED LAST NIGHT IN NORTH TEXAS ON SUSPICION OF DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED AFTER CRASHING HIS CAR.
TRAVIS REPORTEDLY REFUSED A BLOOD AND BREATH TEST AND THREATENED TO SHOOT AND KILL OFFICERS.
HE WAS RELEASED FROM JAIL TONIGHT.
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"AMERICA'S GOT TALENT" JUDGE SHARON OSBOURNE IS EXPLAINING TONIGHT ABOUT WHY SHE IS LEAVING THE SHOW.
OSBOURNE SAYS SHE'S QUITTING BECAUSE NBC FIRED HER SON JACK ONCE THEY LEARNED HE HAD M-S
HE WAS TO CO-STAR ON A REALITY SHOW THAT PUTS CELEBRITIES AGAINST ONE ANOTHER IN MILITARY TRAINING EXERCISES.
IN A STATEMENT, NBC SAYS "WE REQUIRED ALL POTENTIAL PARTICIPANTS TO UNDERGO MEDICAL VETTING TO ENSURE THAT THEY COULD SAFELY PARTICIPATE.
WE DID NOT ASK JACK TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMPETITION.
THIS NETWORK DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON ANY BASIS."
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HILLARY CLINTON GOT A CHANCE TO SHOW OFF HER DANCE MOVES DURING HER TRIP IN AFRICA.
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SHE BUSTED A MOVE AT A DINNER AT THE SOUTH AFRICAN PRESIDENTIAL GUEST HOUSE YESTERDAY.
THE SECRETARY OF STATE IS ON AN 11-DAY TOUR OF THE CONTINENT TO PROMOTE U-S INVESTMENT AND TRADE.
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YOU'LL SOON BE ABLE TO PAY AT STARBUCKS WITH YOUR MOBILE PHONE.
DON'T NEED CASH OR PLASTIC!
THE LARGEST COFFEE CHAIN WILL NOW USE SQUARE INC'S MOBILE PAYMENT SYSTEM IN SEVEN-THOUSAND STORES.
SQUARE IS A MOBILE PAYMENTS PROCESSOR THAT ALLOWS VENDORS TO USE THEIR MOBILE DEVICES AS CREDIT CARD READERS.
STARBUCKS WILL INVEST 25 MILLION DOLLARS IN THE START-UP.
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HELL ON EARTH --
IN THE PATH OF A RAGING WILDFIRE.
A FAMILY FARM ENGULFED IN FLAMES.
TONIGHT THE FAMILY TELLS US HOW THEY ALL SURVIVED.
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BUMP IN W/ ANCHOR MICS
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A FATHER AND SON IN OKLAHOMA WAITED TOO LONG TO EVACUATE THEIR FARM AFTER THEY REALIZED IT WAS IN THE PATH OF A RAGING WILDFIRE.
LANCE WEST HAS THEIR REMARKABLE STORY OF SURVIVAL.
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A BRIGHT ORANGE TIDAL WAVE OF FLAMES SWEPT OVER LUTHER FRIDAY EVENING.
"When it came, it came quick. There wasn't no time to try to do anything."
MOST FAMILIES EVACUATED.
BUT JOHN WILSON THOUGHT HIS FIVE ACRE FARM.
HIS HUNTING DOGS, HIS FAMILY, WERE ALL OUT OF HARM'S WAY.
THE FIRE WAS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TURNPIKE, AFTER ALL.
"We might have just waited just a little too long."
JOHN AND SON JUSTIN DECIDED TO STAY BACK AND STOMP OUT SOME FLAMES ENCROACHING ON THEIR PROPERTY.
"When we turned around and looked back, there was a wall of fire higher than the house."
"When they realized that fire was beyond their control, they knew they had to get out. They ran for their vehicles but by then it was too late. Tires melting, interiors singed, the cars were inoperable. So they had no other choice but to ride out the fire here on the property, in the safest place they could find."
A QUARTER MILE AWAY, AN 8 FOOT DEEP FARM POND.
IT PROTECTED THEM, AND A FRIGHTENED BOX TURTLE FROM RAINING EMBERS.
"He was hot and he figured he needed water. So he didn't even give us a second thought. He just ran right between us and bailed out in the water. He was like, get over fellas, I need some water too."
JOHN SAYS IT WAS "HELL ON EARTH".
AND THEN, A SURPRISE PHONE CALL FROM A BRAVE NEIGHBOR.
"He says, 'where are you?' I said, 'we're in a pond.' He said, 'well, I'm coming to you.' I said, 'there's fire and flames all over the place, how you going to come here?' He said, 'I'll be there in a minute.'"
THAT NEIGHBOR CUT A PATH THROUGH THOSE FLAMES, RESCUED THE WILSONS AND SPED AWAY.
"We left with what we had on our back. But that's better than nothing."
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SPYING AND A SECRET LOVE AFFAIR --
NEW AT 6 -
WE HAVE NEW DETAILS INTO WHAT HAPPENED THE NIGHT A CHARLOTTE COUNTY FIREFIGHTER'S LIFE WAS SUDDENLY TAKEN. --
PLUS--
we had people in our community that were exposed to this heinous vile video and we take that very seriously
LOCAL TEENS STUMBLED ON A SICEKENING VIDEO.
NOW INVESTIGATORS ARE SCRAMBLING TO FIND OUT IF THE SEX TAPE IS PART OF A LARGER CHILD PORNOGRPAHY RING.
WHAT WE KNOW.
AND NO SCHOOL BOOKS OR HOMEWORK?!
TWO BRAND NEW LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS TAKE A WHOLE NEW APPROACH TO TEACHING.
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AD LIB GOODBYE
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