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FUNERALS FOR THREE LITTLE VICTIMS WERE HELD SATURDAY.
AS AN OUTPOURING OF SUPPORT FROM AROUND THE WORLD CONTINUES TO FLOOD INTO THE SMALL TOWN OF NEWTOWN CONNECTICUT.
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"We just love it! I mean, having the capital city come in of Ottawa, a city like that come to our airport is really cool."
NEW FLIGHTS ADDED AT THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
WHY AIRPORT OFFICIALS ARE SAYING THE FLIGHT WAS A MUST HAVE.
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AND WE ARE INCHING CLOSER TO THE FISCALL CLIFF.
CONGRESS IS SPLIT ON WHETHER THE ISSUE WILL BE RESOLVED AS THE CLOCK TICKS DOWN TO AN ACROSS THE BOARD TAX INCREASE FOR MOST AMERICANS.
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GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
TODAY IS SUNDAY DECEMBER 23RD 2012.
IM JOE ROTEZ.
BEFORE WE GET TO OUR BIG STORIES OF THE DAY - LETS CHECK IN WITH METEOROLOGIST KIRA MINER WITH OUR STORMWARN 7 FORECAST.
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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.
After a couple of mornings down in the 40s and highs in the mid 60s, our brief cold spell is coming to an end as our warming trend begins today.
Overnight, skies have remained mostly clear and high pressure has settled in closer to the state. This has allowed our winds to calm and as a result temperatures this morning will be a few degrees colder than yesterday. Here in town temperatures will hover near 40°, while deeper inland the mercury will plummet into the lower to middle 30s with the potential for some patchy frost. A Frost Advisory is in effect for Lee County until 9am along with a Freeze Warning for Glades, Hendry, Inland Collier, and DeSoto counties.
Our Sunday before Christmas will dawn bright and sunny and we're in store for another beautiful day across Southwest Florida. You will notice a few changes though as we go throughout the afternoon. One, being some high thin clouds mixing in with our sunshine. Our wind flow will also take more of an easterly turn during the day promising us a nice warm up with highs in the low 70s.
Tonight won't be quite as cold as lows settle into the lower to middle 50s with a few clouds drifting overhead.
High pressure will remain in control of our weather through Christmas Day keeping our weather partly sunny and dry. Temperatures will also be slightly warmer as highs climb near 80° with lows in the upper 50s.
By mid week, a few showers will sneak back into the forecast as another cold front approaches the peninsula. In its wake, expect sunny skies with another cool down in the works by Thursday with highs in the lower to middle 70s and lows in the 50s.
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A TERRIFYING ORDEAL INSIDE A GOLDEN GATE ESTATES HOME --
ROBBERS *TIE UP* A WOMAN, HER ROOMMATE, AND A FRIEND -- AND HOLD THEM AT GUN POINT.
IT HAPPENED ALONG THE 11-HUNDRED BLOCK OF 11TH STREET SOUTHWEST.
MICHELLE FACCIOLLI SAYS SHE WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF WORKING ON HER LAWNMOWER WHEN A MAN SHOWED UP,
DRAGGED HER THROUGH THE YARD, INTO HER HOUSE, PLACED A GUN TO HER HEAD AND THREATENED TO KILL HER.
SHE, ALONG WITH 2 OF HER FRIENDS WERE TIED UP BY 4 SUSPECTS WHILE THEY ROBBED THE HOUSE.
ANYONE WITH INFORMATION IS ASKED TO CALL THE COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE OR CRIMESTOPPERS.
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NEW CHARGES IN A SARASOTA CHILD ABUSE CASE -- AN 11-YEAR-OLD'S STEP-MOTHER IS NOW CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH HER DEATH.
MISTY STODDARD FACES CHILD ABUSE CHARGES.
THE GIRL'S FATHER KENNETH STODDARD WAS ALREADY ARRESTED AND CHARGED THIS WEEK.
MELISSA, THE YOUNG GIRL, DIED EARLIER THIS MONTH.
ACCORDING TO THE SARASOTA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE -- MELISSA WAS REPEATEDLY STRAPPED DOWN TO A BOARD FOR HOURS.
THE PARENTS TOLD INVESTIGATORS THEY TIED UP THE GIRL FOR "BEHAVIORAL ISSUES."
THE MEDICAL EXAMINER DETERMINED MELISSA DIED FROM A LACK OF OXYGEN TO THE BRAIN.
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HOLIDAY TRAFFIC IS PICKING UP AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
THERE ARE MORE THAN 250 FLIGHTS A DAY RIGHT NOW---ONE OF THOSE IS A NEW NON-STOP SERVICE TO THE CAPITAL OF CANADA.
YESTERDAY MARKED THE FIRST DIRECT FLIGHT FROM OTTAWA TO R-S-W.
IT'S PART OF A NEW SEASONAL SERVICE OFFERED BY WEST JET.
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Brad Dolan/Ottawa/29:04 "There's always a connection so its really nice to have something that can actually fly direct."
AIRPORT OFFICIALS SAY MORE TRAFFIC IS NOW COMING IN FROM CANADA.
TRAVEL IS UP 11 PERCENT COMPARED TO A YEAR AGO.
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IT'S STARTING TO FEEL A LOT MORE LIKE CHRISTMAS FOR MANY SOUTHWEST FLORIDIANS.
BUT THIS COOLER AIR COMES WITH A PRICE.
A FROST ADVISORY HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR LEE COUNTY -
AND OTHER PARTS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ARE UNDER A FREEZE WARNING.
THAT MEANS BUNDLING UP MORE THAN JUST YOURSELF!
DRIFTWOOD GARDEN CENTER IN ESTERO SAYS TO PLAY IT SAFE AGAINST MOTHER NATURE BY PROTECTING A GOOD PORTION OF PLANTS.
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Greg Durdak, Driftwood Garden Center "We were concerned about the weather getting into the cold zone tonight so we brought in a lot of the cold sensitive tropical plants. Potato vines, New Guinean Impatiens, and some of the vegetables."
THEIR PLANTS WERE ALL PUT ON CARTS AND AND WHEELED INTO THE GREENHOUSE WHICH WAS ALSO PROTECTED FROM THE CHILLY AIR.
GARDENING EXPERTS SAY IT'S NOT NECESSARY TO COVER YOUR PLANTS, BUT TO KEEP THEM WELL WATERED.
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THE COUNTRY IS JUST EIGHT DAYS AWAY FROM FALLING OFF THAT LOOMING FISCAL CLIFF.
THERE ARE SOME WHO THINK THE MATTER WILL BE RESOLVED
AND SOME WHO THINK OTHERWISE.
ABC'S DAVID KERLEY HAS MORE.
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THE FIRST FAMILY ARRIVED IN THE DARK.BUT WOKE UP TO PARADISE FOR THE
HOLIDAYS. HOWEVER THE PRESIDENT MAY NOT STAY BECAUSE HE DIDN'T GET HIS
WISH.A DEAL WITH CONGRESS.
MEMBERS STREAMED OUT OF THE CAPITOL LAST NIGHT.WITH NO AGREEMENT TO AVERT
THE FISCAL CLIFF.
HOUSE SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER IS HOME IN OHIO.BUT HE LEFT A VIDEO BEHIND.
NATS
WHICH IF PLAYED IN THE CAPITOL TONIGHT.WOULD ECHO THROUGH THE EMPTY HALLS.
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BOEHNER NATS
THE REPUBLICAN LEADER OF THE SENATE TOOK A RHETORICAL HOLIDAY SWIPE AT
DEMOCRATS.
MCCONNELL SOT - I'M STUCK HERE IN WASHINGTON TRYING TO PREVENT MY FELLOW
KENTUCKIANS HAVING TO SHELL OUT MORE MONEY TO UNCLE SAM NEXT YEAR
WE ARE LEARNING MORE ABOUT HOW NEGOTIATIONS FELL APART.THE WALL STREET
JOURNAL QUOTING UNNAMED SOURCES SAYS WHEN THE SPEAKER
WHEN BOEHNER OFFERED 800 BILLION DOLLARS IN REVENUE BY LIMITING DEDUCTIONS.
THE SPEAKER ASKED. "WHAT DO I GET?"
THE PRESIDENT REPORTEDLY RESPONDED "YOU GET NOTHING. I GET THAT FOR FREE."
UNABLE TO AGREE TO A "BIG DEAL" ON TAXES AND ENTITLEMENTS.THE PRESIDENT
IS NOW HOPING FOR A "SMALL DEAL."
EXTEND MIDDLE CLASS TAX RATES.EXTEND SOME UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.AND
AGREE TO A FRAMEWORK.FOR A "BIG DEAL."
OBAMA SOT - THAT'S AN ACHIEVABLE GOAL. THAT CAN GET DONE IN 10 DAYS.
CAN IT? CONSIDER SPEAKER BOEHNER'S OTHER WORDS.WHICH ARE REALLY ECHOING.
.ABOUT MAKING A DEAL.
BOEHNER SOT - HOW WE GET THERE, GOD ONLY KNOWS.
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THAT WAS ABC'S DAVID KERLEY WITH THAT REPORT.
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THREE MORE CHILDREN WERE BURIED SATURDAY.
THE LAST VICTIMS OF THE DECEMBER 14TH CONNECTICUT SCHOOL MASSACRE.
AT THE SAME TIME, THE SHOOTING TRAGEDY IS PUSHING GUN REFORM TO THE TOP OF THE NATIONAL AGENDA.
ABC'S CHUCK SIVERTSEN REPORTS.
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THE FUNERAL FOR SIX-YEAR-OLD EMILIE PARKER WAS HELD IN OGDEN, UTAH ---- THE
ONLY VICTIM OF THE NEWTOWN MASSACRE BURIED OUTSIDE OF CONNECTICUT.
SOT: JILL COTTLE GARRETT /EMILIE'S AUNT
she's become an example to the world about purity, innocence, tragedy and
forgiveness
EARLIER BACK IN NEWTOWN, SERVICES WERE HELD FOR 7-YEAR-OLD JOSEPHINE GRACE
GAY WHO LIKED PEANUT BUTTER AND THE COLOR PURPLE.
FELLOW FIRST GRADER ANA GRACE MARQUEZ-GREENE WAS BURIED IN NEARBY
BLOOMFIELD---HER COFFIN TRANSPORTED IN A HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE
THE TRAGIC DEATHS OF THOSE 20 CHILDREN AND SIX ADULTS AT THE SANDY HOOK
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HAS ALREADY TRIGGERED ACTION TO HELP REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE
AND SAVE LIVES.
BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT RAISED OVER 100-THOUSAND DOLLARS THIS WEEK TO FUND A
GUN BUYBACK.
TODAY, GUN OWNERS CASHED IN THEIR WEAPONS.
SOT Pina Violano, Yale-New Haven Hospital Injury Prevention Coordinator
"Even if we get one off the streets, it's one less that has potential to get
into the wrong hands."
THE NATIONAL DEBATE OVER GUN REFORM RE-IGNITED WITH A PROPOSAL FROM NATIONAL
RIFLE ASSOCIATION LEADER TO STATION ARMED GUARDS IN EVERY SCHOOL IN THE
COUNTRY.
SOT Wayne LaPierre, NRA CEO
"The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun."
SEVERAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS ALREADY HAVE ARMED OFFICERS IN THEIR SCHOOLS.
.CHUCK SIVERTSEN, ABC NEWS, NEW YORK.
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THAT WAS ABC'S CHUCK SIVERTSEN
MORE THAN TWO-POINT-SIX-MILLION DOLLARS HAS BEEN DONATED TO NEWTOWN'S OFFICIAL MEMORIAL FUND THAT IS BEING HANDLED BY THE UNITED WAY.
PRIVATE FUNDRAISERS HAVE ALSO COLLECTED HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO PAY FOR FUNERALS AND MEMORIALS.
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A FEDERAL JUDGE GIVES THE OKAY TO A SETTLEMENT BETWEEN B-P AND BUSINESSES AND PEOPLE HIT HARD BY THE 20-10 OIL SPILL IN THE GULF OF MEXICO.
UNDER THE SETTLEMENT, B-P WILL PAY AN ESTIMATED 7-POINT-8 BILLION DOLLARS TO SETTLE ECONOMIC AND MEDICAL CLAIMS FROM THOUSANDS OF BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS IN LOUISIANA, ALABAMA AND OTHER COASTAL AREAS.
ASIDE FROM SEAFOOD INDUSTRY CLAIMS, THERE IS NO CAP ON THE AMOUNT B-P WILL PAY TO THOSE WHO AGREE TO THE CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT.
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VOLUNTEERS IN FORT MYERS WANT TO MAKE SURE NO CHILD WAKES UP ON CHRISTMAS MORNING WITHOUT A PRESENT TO UNWRAP.
A LOCAL RECORD LABEL AND CHURCH PASSED OUT 20-THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF TOYS TO CHILDREN IN NEED.
MANY OF THE PARENTS COLLECTING TOYS SAID THEIR CHILDREN WOULDN'T GET A PRESENT THIS YEAR IF IT WEREN'T FOR THE TOY GIVE-AWAY.
THE ORGANIZERS SAY THEY WANTED TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY AND MAKE SURE EVERY CHILD IN THE AREA HAS A PROPER CHRISTMAS.
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"seeing how happy the kids are and just knowing we're doing something great for the community by giving back, it's a feeling I can't explain."
LOAF OF BREAD RECORDS COLLECTED DONATIONS AND USED MONEY FROM C-D SALES TO PAY FOR THE GIVE-AWAY.
THIS PAST THANKSGIVING, THE COMPANY PASSED OUT MORE THAN 5-HUNDRED TURKEYS.
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SO MANY PEOPLE GO TO EXTREME LENGHTS TO GET OFF WORK.
COMING UP WE'LL GIVE YOU THE RUNDOWN ON WHAT SO MANY WORKERS ARE TELLING THEIR BOSSES JUST TO GET A DAY OFF.
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NEW THIS MORNING --
NOT SO GOOD NEWS FOR EDISON STATE COLLEGE'S NEW DORMS.
OUR PARTNERS AT THE NAPLES DAILY NEWS SAY, OCCUPANCY AT LIGHTHOUSE COMMONS HAS DROPPED TO 65-PERCENT.
THE 26-POINT-THREE MILLION DOLLAR FACILITY WAS 80 PERCENT FULL WHEN IT FIRST OPENED -- JUST FOUR MONTHS AGO.
STUDENTS SAY TOUGH RULES AND THE HIGH COSTS ARE THE REASONS FOR THE DEPARTURES.
SOME SAY NOISE LEVELS AND ROWDINESS ARE ALSO CAUSING STUDENTS TO MOVE.
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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.
After a couple of mornings down in the 40s and highs in the mid 60s, our brief cold spell is coming to an end as our warming trend begins today.
Overnight, skies have remained mostly clear and high pressure has settled in closer to the state. This has allowed our winds to calm and as a result temperatures this morning will be a few degrees colder than yesterday. Here in town temperatures will hover near 40°, while deeper inland the mercury will plummet into the lower to middle 30s with the potential for some patchy frost. A Frost Advisory is in effect for Lee County until 9am along with a Freeze Warning for Glades, Hendry, Inland Collier, and DeSoto counties.
Our Sunday before Christmas will dawn bright and sunny and we're in store for another beautiful day across Southwest Florida. You will notice a few changes though as we go throughout the afternoon. One, being some high thin clouds mixing in with our sunshine. Our wind flow will also take more of an easterly turn during the day promising us a nice warm up with highs in the low 70s.
Tonight won't be quite as cold as lows settle into the lower to middle 50s with a few clouds drifting overhead.
High pressure will remain in control of our weather through Christmas Day keeping our weather partly sunny and dry. Temperatures will also be slightly warmer as highs climb near 80° with lows in the upper 50s.
By mid week, a few showers will sneak back into the forecast as another cold front approaches the peninsula. In its wake, expect sunny skies with another cool down in the works by Thursday with highs in the lower to middle 70s and lows in the 50s.
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IF YOU'RE HOPPING IN YOUR CAR AND HITTING THE ROAD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, YOU'LL BE PAYING LESS FOR GAS.
THE NATIONAL AVERAGE FOR A GALLON OF REGULAR UNLEADED GAS DROPPED A QUARTER SINCE NOVEMBER FIRST.
IT NOW SITS AT 3-25.
IN OUR AREA, THE AVERAGE IS RIGHT AROUND 3-29.
THIS PRICE IS JUST A TOUCH LOWER THAN LAST YEAR'S HOLIDAY SEASON AND TRAVELERS ARE TAKING ADVANTAGE.
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i'm thrilled. who wants to waste it on gas. It's just going to ease the burden a little bit, maybe we can eat out a little more.
GAS IS UNDER THREE DOLLARS A GALLON IN SOME PARTS OF THE UNITED STATES.
EXPERTS SAY THE PRICE OF GAS WILL CONTINUE TO DECREASE IN 2013 BECAUSE CRUDE OIL IS SELLING FOR LESS.
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WHEN IT COMES TO CALLING IN SICK -
A RECENT SURVEY FINDS MANY AMERICANS ARE WILLING TO LIE TO GET MORE TIME OFF WORK.
A SURVEY FINDS THAT 47 PERCENT OF FULL-TIME WORKERS HAVE CALLED IN SICK TO TAKE A DAY OFF.
27 PERCENT HAVE USED JURY DUTY AS AN EXCUSE,
AND 26 HAVE EVEN CLAIMED A DEATH IN THE FAMILY TO GET EXTRA VACATION DAYS.
THE POLL ALSO FOUND - WHEN EMPLOYEES CALL IN SICK - 72 PERCENT OF THEIR CO-WORKERS BELIEVE THEY'RE FAKING IT.
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IF YOUR LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO THIS WEEKEND. WE'VE GOT SOME OPTIONS FOR YOU.
YOU CAN COME SEE SANTA ON HIS LAST DAY OF VACATION BEFORE HE FLIES OUT ON CHRISTMAS EVE!
THAT'S MONDAY FROM 10 UNTIL 11:30 AM AT PORT SANIBLE MARINA IN FORT MYERS.
AND YOU CAN HEAD TO THE ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW AT EAGLE CREEK IN NAPLES FOR SOME LAST MINUTE GIFTS.
THA RUNS TODAY.
IT'S FREE TO GET IN.
FOR MORE THINGS TO DO JUST HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE ABC-7.COM
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ANOTHER YEAR HAS COME AND GONE.
MANY PEOPLE AROUND THE COUNTRY ARE ALREADY SETTING NEW GOALS
FOR THE NEW YEAR.
AFTER THE BREAK ABC' 7'S IS GOING TAKE YOU TO SOME OF THE BEST AND WORST OF 2012.
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THE YEAR 2012 IS WINDING TO A CLOSE.
AND IT'S BEEN TWELVE MONTHS FILLED WITH STORIES OF JOY, SADNESS, GRIEF, AND ASTONISHMENT.
WE'VE SAID HELLO TO SOME NEW FACES, AND GOODBYE TO SOME FAMILIAR ONES.
LET'S TAKE A LOOK BACK AT SOME OF THE TOP STORIES FROM 2012.
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
A MASSIVE CROWD HAS GATHERED HERE.
WE WANT OUR FREEDOM. WE WANT TO BE FREE PEOPLE.
THE ITALIAN CRUISE SHIP CAPSIZED.
NEARLY 23% UNEMPLOYMENT.
JOSEPH KONY -- VIRAL ON MEDIA SITES. OUTRAGE STIRRED SOCIAL MEDIA.
MY NAME IS SANDRA --
LEGITIMATE RATE.
THIS IS A MASSIVE PLAY BY FACEBOOK. IT LARGEST IPO IN TECH HISTORY.
THIS IS BREAST-FEEDING IN THE PICTURE. ONE ARTICLE HAS THE ENTIRE COUNTRY TALKING.
THE PRESIDENT SAYS HE NOW BELIEVES THAT SAME-SEX MARRIAGE SHOULD BE LEGAL.
WE NOW KNOW THE NAME OF THE SUSPECT BLAMED FOR THE MOVIE THEATER SHOOTING SPREE.
SHOOTING AT THE SIKH TEMPLE IN WISCONSIN.
POLICE NOW TELL CNN PEOPLE HAVE BEEN SHOT IN FRONT OF THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING.
BATH SALTS. BATH SALTS? BATH SALTS.
JERRY SANDUSKY SENTENCED TO A MINIMUM OF 30 YEARS IN PRISON.
AN ICONIC STATUE HONORING THE LATE FOOTBALL COACH JOE PATERNO IS GONE.
THE BRITISH PEOPLE ARE GOING GA-GA FOR THE DIAMOND JUBILEE.
THE FLYING SQUIRREL.
THE FAB FIVE.
RYAN LOCHTE.
SOMEONE SOLD PHOTOGRAPHS OF PRINCE HARRY NAKED --
ONE OF THE HOTTEST NOVELS AROUND.
WHAT WENT WRONG, WHY NOW?
ISAAC IS FORCING SOME CHANGES AT THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
MANUFACTURE.
WHAT DO YOU MEAN SHUT UP?
FOUR MORE YEARS!
THANK YOU!
CHRISTOPHER STEVENS AND THREE OTHER EMBASSY STAFF, THEY ARE DEAD. WE WILL BRING THOSE TO JUSTICE WHO COMMITTED THESE MURDERS.
ALL THE EFFECTS OF HURRICANE SANDY ALREADY. SANDY'S CARVED A PATH OF DESTRUCTION ACROSS THE EASTERN SEABOARD. WE CAN'T FULLY SECURE THE CRANE UNTIL THE WIND DIES DOWN.
THEY'RE DOING ANOTHER STORY ON THIS?
"CALL ME MAYBE."
TAN MOM.
HONEY BOO BOO.
LIVE PICTURE FROM "ENDEAVOUR." THE SHUTTLE ROPING DOWN THE STREETS OF L.A.
LET'S LOOK AT THE MAN OF THE CENTER OF THE SCANDAL, GENERAL DAVID PETRAEUS.
RESPONDED TO FRESH ROCKET ATTACKS --
SYRIA HAS GONE ON FOR 20 HOURS --
ARE THESE RED LINE WARNINGS TALK?
CNN PROJECTS THAT BARACK OBAMA WILL BE RE-ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
TERROR AT AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN CONNECTICUT. 20 CHILDREN DEAD. SIX ADULTS ARE ALSO DEAD. OUR HEARTS ARE BROKEN TODAY.
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NEW FLIGHTS TO TELL YOU ABOUT AT THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE WHO ALWAYS FELT THE NEED TO FLY TO THE CANADIAN SKIES.
AND ARE VIDEO GAMES THE CAUSE FOR VIOLENT CRIMES?
WE'LL TELL YOU THAT ANSWER, NEXT!
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THE HOLIDAYS MEANS MORE TRAFFIC AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
THERE ARE NOW MORE THAN 250 FLIGHTS A DAY.
ONE OF THOSE IS A NEW NON-STOP SERVICE TO THE CAPITAL OF CANADA.
SATURDAY MARKED THE FIRST DIRECT FLIGHT FROM OTTAWA TO R-S-W.
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IT'S A BIT CHILLY IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
A FROST ADVISORY HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR NEARLY ALL OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WHICH MEANS BUNDLING UP MORE THAN JUST YOURSELVES.
PLANT EXPERTS SAY TO PLAY IT SAFE AGAINST MOTHER NATURE BY PROTECTING A GOOD PORTION OF PLANTS.
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THE LAST VICTIMS OF THE DECEMBER 14TH CONNECTICUT SCHOOL MASSACRE WERE LAID TO REST YESTERDAY.
THE SHOOTING TRAGEDY IS PUSHING GUN REFORM ON TOP OF THE NATIONAL AGENDA.
THE NATIONAL DEBATE OVER GUN REFORM RE-IGNITED WITH A PROPOSAL FROM THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION LEADER TO STATION ARMED GUARDS IN EVERY SCHOOL IN THE COUNTRY.
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GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
TODAY IS SUNDAY DECEMBER 23RD 2012.
IM JOE ROTEZ.
BEFORE WE GET TO OUR BIG STORIES OF THE DAY - LETS CHECK IN WITH METEOROLOGIST KIRA MINER WITH OUR STORMWARN 7 FORECAST.
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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.
After a couple of mornings down in the 40s and highs in the mid 60s, our brief cold spell is coming to an end as our warming trend begins today.
Overnight, skies have remained mostly clear and high pressure has settled in closer to the state. This has allowed our winds to calm and as a result temperatures this morning will be a few degrees colder than yesterday. Here in town temperatures will hover near 40°, while deeper inland the mercury will plummet into the lower to middle 30s with the potential for some patchy frost. A Frost Advisory is in effect for Lee County until 9am along with a Freeze Warning for Glades, Hendry, Inland Collier, and DeSoto counties.
Our Sunday before Christmas will dawn bright and sunny and we're in store for another beautiful day across Southwest Florida. You will notice a few changes though as we go throughout the afternoon. One, being some high thin clouds mixing in with our sunshine. Our wind flow will also take more of an easterly turn during the day promising us a nice warm up with highs in the low 70s.
Tonight won't be quite as cold as lows settle into the lower to middle 50s with a few clouds drifting overhead.
High pressure will remain in control of our weather through Christmas Day keeping our weather partly sunny and dry. Temperatures will also be slightly warmer as highs climb near 80° with lows in the upper 50s.
By mid week, a few showers will sneak back into the forecast as another cold front approaches the peninsula. In its wake, expect sunny skies with another cool down in the works by Thursday with highs in the lower to middle 70s and lows in the 50s.
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TRAFFIC IS PICKING UP AT R-S-W.
THE NUMBERS FOR NOVEMBER SHOW AIRPORT TRAFFIC WAS UP FOR THE *FIFTH CONSECUTIVE MONTH.
DURING THE HOLIDAYS, THERE ARE MORE THAN 250 FLIGHTS A DAY-- ADDING TO THAT IS A NEW NON-STOP SERVICE TO THE CAPITAL OF CANADA.
ABC 7'S RICK RITTER IS REPORTS
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YEARS OF ENJOYING THE HOLIDAYS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
Elianne Hall/Ottawa "It's nice to escape the cold weather of Ottawa."
BUT FOR ONE FAMILY, THERE'S NEVER BEEN AN EASY WAY TO GET BACK HOME.
Elianne Hall "We were just flying all over the place."
TRAVELING'S BEEN MORE THEN A HASSLE FOR CANADIAN NATIVE ELIANNE HALL.
Elianne Hall "It's just been a nightmare."
UNTIL TODAY.
TODAY MARKED A MILESTONE FOR SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT---WITH IT'S FIRST EVER DIRECT FLIGHT FROM OTTAWA ARRIVING THIS AFTERNOON.
Carol Obermeier/SWFL International Airport/14:24"We just love it! I mean, having the capital city come in of Ottawa, a city like that come to our airport is really cool."
ITS PART OF A NEW SEASONAL SERVICE THAT WESTJET IS OFFERING.
Brad Dolan/Ottawa/29:04 "There's always a connection so its really nice to have something that can actually fly direct."
ONE THAT AIRPORT OFFICIALS SAY WAS A MUST HAVE.
Carol/13:16 "Our numbers for Canada are really just going wild, they're up 11% compared to last November."
OPENING THE DOOR FOR OTHER POSSIBILITIES.
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THAT WAS RICK RITTER REPORTING.
JUST A COUPLE OF REMINDERS FOR THOSE TRAVELING OVER THE HOLIDAYS---AIRPORT OFFICIALS SAY THERE'S STILL PLENTY OF PARKING OPEN IN BOTH THEIR LONG TERM AND SHORT TERM LOTS.
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A 15-YEAR-OLD GIRL WOUNDED IN THE OREGON MALL SHOOTING EARLIER THIS MONTH. IS NOW HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL.
15-YEAR-OLD KRISTINA SAYS THE DAY OF THE SHOOTING SHE AND SOME FRIENDS HAD CUT THROUGH THE MALL TO CATCH A MAX TRAIN HOME.
SHE REMEMBERS SEEING A MAN DRESSED IN BLACK WEARING A MASK AND CARRYING WHAT SHE THOUGHT WAS A PAINTBALL GUN.
SHE SAID WHEN SHE WAS SHOT SHE FELT A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF PRESSURE AND PAIN.
HER FAMILY GOT TO THE MALL BEFORE KRISTINA WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL.
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"They said it's all going to be ok. We're going to get you to the hospital and you're going to be fine."
DOCTORS AT O-H-S-U REMOVED BULLET FRAGMENTS FROM HER LUNG AND LIVER.
SHE CAME HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL EARLIER THIS WEEK.
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ONE MAN IS DEAD, AFTER A TRIPLE SHOOTING OUTSIDE A BAR NEAR TAMPA YESTERDAY.
POLICE SAY A FIGHT THAT STARTED OVER A WOMAN'S LOST PURSE.
THE ALTERCATION CONTINUED OUTSIDE INTO THE PARKING LOT. WHERE ONE MAN STARTED SHOOTING AT ANOTHER.
THEN A SECURITY GUARD OPENED FIRE ON THE SHOOTER.
THE SHOOTER LATER DIED AT A HOSPITAL.
TWO OTHER VICTIMS WERE TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL.
NO WORD ON THEIR CONDITION.
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THE SHOOTINGS AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HAVE RE-IGNITED THE DEBATEABOUT GUNS AND VIOLENT VIDEO GAMES.
NOW THE FOUNDER OF A VIDEO GAME WEBSITE HAS CALLED FOR A "CEASEFIRE" ON "SHOOTER" GAMES OUT OF RESPECT FOR THE
VICTIMS IN NEWTOWN.
ABC'S NEAL KARLINSKY HAS MORE.
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THOMAS PANTIG AND STEPHEN LLOYD ARE TYPICAL OF MANY IN THEIR GENERATION-GOOD
JOBS BY DAY--OBSESSED WITH A VIOLENT SO CALLED "FIRST PERSON SHOOTER"
CALLED CALL OF DUTY WHEN THEY GET HOME.
BUT IS THIS JUST GOOD FUN-OR IS AN ENTIRE GENERATION BEING TRAINED AND
DESENSITIZED TO THE ACT OF SHOOTING PEOPLE?
NATS
DR. CHRIS FERGUSON HAS CONDUCTED A SERIES OF MULTI -YEAR STUDIES OF ELEVEN
TO 18-YEAR OLDS TO FIND OUT WHAT VIOLENT GAMES DO TO THEM.
FERGUSON SOT - THERE IS NO EVIDENCE THAT SUGGESTS EXPOSURE TO VIOLENT
VIDEOGAMES LEADS TO VIOLENT BEHAVIOR.
BUT DR. VICTOR STRASBURGER SAYS TODAY'S VIDEO GAMES ARE-MORE REAL, MORE
INTENSE THAN ANYTHING THAT'S COME BEFORE.
STRASBURGER SOT - KIDS SPEND AN INCREDIBLE AMOUNT OF TIME WITH THE MEDIA
THEY SEE INCREASINGLY VIOLENT MEDIA, WHY IN THIS COUNTRY WOULD WE SPEND $
250 BILL DOLLARS A YEAR ON ADVERTISING IF WE DIDN'T THINK ADVERTISING
AFFECTED PEOPLE?
SO WHOSE RESEARCH TO BELIEVE? WHO TO JUDGE?
THE US SUPREME COURT ALREADY HAS.
IN STRIKING DOWN CALIFORNIA'S ATTEMPT AT A VIOLENT VIDEOGAME LAW, THE COURT
HAD THIS TO SAY
IF "THESE STUDIES HAVE BEEN REJECTED BY EVERY COURT TO CONSIDER THEM, AND
WITH GOOD REASON: THEY DO NOT PROVE THAT VIOLENT VIDEO GAMES CAUSE MINORS TO
ACT AGGRESSIVELY."
BONNIE ROSS, A MOTHER OF TWO YOUNG CHILDREN WITH HER OWN CONCERNS, ALSO
HAPPENS TO RUN ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL "FIRST PERSON SHOOTER" GAMES
AROUND-HALO 4.
KARLINSKY NATS - AND WHAT DO YOU SAY TO PARENTS WHO SAY, YOU KNOW WORRY IT'S
TOO VIOLENT - IT'S NOT GOOD FOR THE KIDS.
ROSS SOT - WHAT I RECOMMEND IS - YOU KNOW YOUR KIDS ARE GOING TO PLAY GAMES,
PLAY IT WITH THEM, YOU KNOW? SO THAT YOU CAN REALLY BE THERE TO ANSWER
QUESTIONS AND HELP THEM THROUGH THAT.
ADVICE FROM AN INSIDERWHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT, KIDS ARE PLAYING THESE
GAMES. IT'S UP TO PARENTS TO UNDERSTAND THEM.
NEAL KARLINSKY, ABC NEWS, SEATTLE
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RETAILERS ARE TRYING TO ATTRACT LAST MINUTE SHOPPERS WITH PRICE CUTS AND DEALS THIS FINAL WEEKEND BEFORE CHRISTMAS.
THE ROOSEVELT FIELD MALL IN LONG ISLAND WAS CROWDED WITH SHOPPERS SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
SOME STORES WERE OFFERING DISCOUNTS UP TO 60 PERCENT OFF ON CERTAIN ITEMS.
RETAILERS ARE TRYING TO MAKE UP FOR BUSINESS LOST LAST MONTH BECAUSE OF HURRICANE SANDY.
A RECENT POLL FINDS 17 PERCENT OF PEOPLE QUESTIONED SAY -- THE UNCERTAINTY SURROUNDING THE SO-CALLED "FISCAL CLIFF"
HAS CAUSED THEM TO SPEND LESS ON GIFTS.
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VOLUNTEERS WITH BIG HEARTS ARE MAKING SURE CHILDREN IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WAKE UP TO PRESENTS CHRISTMAS MORNING.
THEY HANDED OUT OUT 20-THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF TOYS TO KIDS IN NEED.
ABC 7'S CHARLIE KEEGAN HAS THE STORY.
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WHAT TO CHOOSE, WHAT TO CHOOSE?
CHILDREN SEARCHED ROW AFTER ROW OF TOYS FOR THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS PRESENT.
"it's like a godsend." Donald Palmer, Father
DONALD PALMER SAYS HE'LL BE ABLE TO GIVE HIS CHILDREN A PROPER CHRISTMAS NOW.
THE FATHER HAS BEEN LOOKING FOR A JOB FOR MONTHS AND OTHER TROUBLES HAVE KEPT HIM FROM SHOPPING.
"really, i didn't have anything because i'm just not working." Donald Palmer, Father
HE'S NOT ALONE, TERESA BELTRAN'S SON ONLY HAD ONE PRESENT WAITING FOR HIM UNDER THE CHRISTMAS TREE, UNTIL NOW.
"it's a gift that he's going to get that we couldn't afford to get him." Teresa Beltran, Mother
SHE CALLS THE HELP A BLESSING, ORGANIZERS SAY IT'S THE RIGHT THING TO DO.
"seeing how happy the kids are and just knowing we're doing something great for the community by giving back, it's a feeling I can't explain." Robert Fisher, Loaf of Bread Records
LOAF OF BREAD RECORDS COLLECTED DONATIONS AND USED PROCEEDS FROM C-D SALES TO PURCHASE THE 20-THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF TOYS.
THE COMPANY TEAMED UP WITH TRUE HOPE CHURCH TO PASS OUT THE LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
"it makes a difference." Robert Fisher, Loaf of Bread Records
FOR SINGLE MOTHERS DEeTTA HERRING AND KRISTEN JENKINS, THE FREE TOYS MAKE SURE THIS CHRISTMAS WILL BE SPECIAL.
"i had a christmas when i was younger, i expect the same for my three." Kristin Jenkins, Mother.
PALMER AGREES AND CAN ONLY DESCRIBE BEING ABLE TO GIVE HIS KIDS GIFTS THIS CHRISTMAS ONE WAY.
"awesome, it brings the weight off my chest." Donald Palmer, Father.
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A TRIBUTE TO THE TROOPS!
"Thank you very much merry Christmas we appreciate what you do"
MAKING TRADITIONS, SHOWING THEIR GRATITUDE,
SEE HOW SOME ARE WELCOMING TROOPS HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
BUT FIRST. HERE'S A CHECK OF THIS MORNING'S WINNING LOTTERY NUMBERS.
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A MOMENT OF SHEER TERROR FOR ANY MOTHER.
SEEING HER LITTLE ONE IN A SHOPPING CART ROLL DOWN A HILL.
AND TOWARD A HIGHWAY.
WATCH THIS VIDEO FROM THE DASHBOARD CAMERA OF A POLICE CAR.
THE WISCONSIN OFFICER WAS ON PATROL WHEN HE SPOTTED THIS CHILD IN A YELLOW SHOPPING CART.
IT WAS JUST A FEW FEET AWAY FROM A MAJOR HIGHWAY --
SO THE HE SPED TOWARD THE HELPLESS INFANT.
POLICE SAY THE BABY'S MOTHER HAD BEEN PLACING HER *OTHER CHILD IN THE CAR WHEN THE SHOPPING CART ROLLED AWAY.
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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.
After a couple of mornings down in the 40s and highs in the mid 60s, our brief cold spell is coming to an end as our warming trend begins today.
Overnight, skies have remained mostly clear and high pressure has settled in closer to the state. This has allowed our winds to calm and as a result temperatures this morning will be a few degrees colder than yesterday. Here in town temperatures will hover near 40°, while deeper inland the mercury will plummet into the lower to middle 30s with the potential for some patchy frost. A Frost Advisory is in effect for Lee County until 9am along with a Freeze Warning for Glades, Hendry, Inland Collier, and DeSoto counties.
Our Sunday before Christmas will dawn bright and sunny and we're in store for another beautiful day across Southwest Florida. You will notice a few changes though as we go throughout the afternoon. One, being some high thin clouds mixing in with our sunshine. Our wind flow will also take more of an easterly turn during the day promising us a nice warm up with highs in the low 70s.
Tonight won't be quite as cold as lows settle into the lower to middle 50s with a few clouds drifting overhead.
High pressure will remain in control of our weather through Christmas Day keeping our weather partly sunny and dry. Temperatures will also be slightly warmer as highs climb near 80° with lows in the upper 50s.
By mid week, a few showers will sneak back into the forecast as another cold front approaches the peninsula. In its wake, expect sunny skies with another cool down in the works by Thursday with highs in the lower to middle 70s and lows in the 50s.
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IT'S BECOME A CHRISTMAS TRAIDTION IN COLORADO.
A GROUP OF 100-PEOPLE AT DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PASSED OUT CANDY, STOCKINGS STUFFED WITH GIFTS AND HELD SIGNS TO WELCOME HOME PEOPLE THEY DON'T EVEN KNOW.
MEAGAN FITZGERALD REPORTS.
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AMONG THE CROWDS AT DIA THIS BUSY HOLIDAY SEASON.
AMONG THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE.
THERE'S A DIFFERENT CROWD.
"calvin! welcome home!"
A SPECIAL GROUP OF PEOPLE.
"great, thanks"
A GROUP OF PEOPLE LIKE JERRY O'NAN.
"Whoaaa!"
THEY JUST WANT TO TAKE A LITTLE TIME OUT
"Thank you very much merry Christmas we appreciate what you do"
TO SAY THANKS TO THOSE WHO SACRIFICE SO MUCH.
"thank you for your service. merry christmas."
"maybe for somebody who didn't get welcomed home otherwise maybe that's making a difference."
OH IT'S MAKING A DIFFERENCE.
FOR SOLIDER.
"hi sweetie hi."
AFTER SOLIDER.
"We love you, Enrique!"
WHO COULD HAVE BEEN EVERYWHERE ELSE BUT HOME FOR CHRISTMAS.
"it makes me feel good that people appreciate what I do"
AND FOLKS LIKE JERRY REALLY APPRECIATE WHAT THEY DO.
S/ Jerry O'Nan / Soldier's Dad 1:00-1:05
"you know as a parent you pray a lot."
JERRY'S DAUGHTER WILL ALSO HAVE TO DEPLOY SOON.
BUT BEFORE SHE DOES.
A CROWD LIKE THIS.
MADE UP OF PEOPLE LIKE JERRY WELCOME HER HOME.
"Chelsea!!! Welcome home!!!"
BECAUSE AFTER ALL THE CHRISTMAS SEASON WOULDN'T BE THE SAME.IF WE WEREN'T THANKFUL FOR WHAT WE HAVE.
"this is Chelsea!!!"
"i mean,there's no question.this is the best part of Christmas"
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THAT WAS MEAGAN FITZGERALD REPORTING.
THIS GROUP COMES TOGETHER EVERY YEAR ON DECEMBER 22-ND TO WELCOME HOME OUR TROOPS.
THEY'VE BEEN DOING IT FOR THE LAST FOUR YEARS AND PLAN TO CONTINUE.
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CARRIE AND GAVIN JONES PRAYED FOR MORE CHILDREN AND BOY DID THEY GET MORE.
THE JONES' RECENTLY GAVE BIRTH TO QUINTUPLETS -
NOW THE BABIES ARE ADJUSTING TO LIFE AT HOME WITH MOM, DAD, AND OLDER BROTHER.
ALL EXCEPT FOR ONE.
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"And it always feels like on is missing because one is. So it's really
interesting, I have to remind myself no he's not supposed to be here yet but
in my brain I'm counting for five."
HE IS EXPECTED HOME IN A FEW WEEKS.
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THE HOLIDAYS ARE ALWAYS A TIME TO SHARE WITH FAMILY.
AND A MEDICAL MIRACLE IS HELPING ONE FAMILY DO JUST THAT.
COMING UP THE SURGERY PERFOMED WHILE THEIR CHILD WAS STILL IN THE WOMB.
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ONE FAMILY IS CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAYS WITH A BABY THEY THOUGHT WOULDN'T SURVIVE.
IT'S A MEDICAL MIRACLE. INVOLVING AN IN-UTERO OPERATION PERFORMED
MONTHS BEFORE THE CHILD WAS EVEN BORN.
ABC'S MEDICAL EDITOR DOCTOR RICHARD BESSER HAS THE STORY.
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SCRIPT:
WHAT YOU'RE SEEING IS A MIRACLE IN MOTION-
NATS
JUST A FEW MINUTES OLD, YOU'D NEVER GUESS THIS BABY HAD BEEN THROUGH AN
OPERATION ON HIS HEART MONTHS BEFORE. A PATIENT, WHILE STILL IN HIS MOTHER
'S WOMB.
NATS
AT 20 WEEKS PREGNANT, KATRINA FRYDLEWICZ HAD RECEIVED DEVASTATING NEWS.
RYCHIK SOT - SHE WAS CARRYING A FETUS THAT DIDN'T HAVE A LEFT SIDE OF THE
HEART
DOCTORS AT THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA WANTED TO PERFORM AN
OPERATION ON HIS UNBORN HEART-JUST THE SIZE OF A GRAPE-THEY HAD TRIED
BEFORE BUT NONE OF THESE LITTLE PATIENTS HAD MADE IT TO THEIR FIRST BIRTHDAY
.
MOTHER SOT - ALL WE HELD ON TO WAS THAT LITTLE GLIMMER OF HOPE THAT MAYBE
THERE WAS GOING TO BE THIS EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURE THAT WOULD MAYBE GIVE HIM
A LITTLE BIT OF HOPE.
BESSER NATS - WAS IT A HARD DECISION? SHOULD YOU DO EXPERIMENTAL SURGERY ON
YOUR BABY, WAS THAT A TOUGH DECISION?
FATHER SOT - IT WAS.WE JUST THOUGHT THAT THERE HAS TO BE A FIRST, THERE'S
A FIRST FOR EVERYTHING
MOTHER SOT - AND, MAYBE HE WILL BE IT.
ON THIS ULTRASOUND-- YOU'RE SEEING THE ACTUAL NEEDLE PASS THROUGH MOM'S
BELLY INTO HIS HEART WHERE DOCTORS INSERTED A TINY STENT.
DOCTORS WOULDN'T REALLY KNOW HOW SUCCESSFUL THEY WERE UNTIL 3 MONTHS LATER,
WHEN HE WAS BORN
NATS
EVERY CRY, A WELCOME SOUND.
AND REMEMBER HOW WE TOLD YOU THAT NO CHILD UNDERGOING THIS SURGERY HAD EVER
LIVED TO ONE? WELL TAKE A LOOK AT THIS-
BESSER NATS - WHAT ARE YOUR DREAMS FOR STOSH?
FATHER SOT - TO GROW UP AND HAVE A FAMILY OF HIS OWN AND JUST GROW OLD LIKE
THE REST OF US.
A LITTLE FIGHTER -LOOKING FORWARD TO MORE BIRTHDAYS
DR RICHARD BESSER, ABC NEWS EAST GREENVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
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A CRUISE SHIP IS BEING SANITIZED IN TEXAS AFTER MORE THAN 100 PEOPLE -- MOSTLY PASSENGERS-- BECAME SICKENED BY NOROVIRUS.
THE CROWN PRINCESS DOCKED IN GALVESTON ON SATURDAY.
PRINCESS CRUISES SAYS THE VIRUS WAS LIKELY CARRIED ONTO THE SHIP BY BOARDING PASSENGERS.
NOROVIRUS IS EASILY TRANSMITTED.
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RESEARCHERS AT BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL IN BOSTON USED A BRAIN IMAGING TECHNIQUE TO LOOK FOR DIFFERENCES IN BRAIN ACTIVITY
BETWEEN HEALTHY ADULTS AND THOSE WITH CHRONIC BACK PAIN.
SPECIFIC BRAIN PATTERNS APPEARED TO TRACK THE SEVERITY OF PAIN WHILE THE PATIENTS MOVED IN WAYS THAT WERE PAINFUL.
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THE LAST VICTIMS OF THE DECEMBER 14TH CONNECTICUT SCHOOL MASSACRE WAS LAID TO REST YESTERDAY.
THE NATIONAL DEBATE OVER GUN REFORM RE-IGNITED WITH A PROPOSAL FROM THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION LEADER TO STATION ARMED GUARDS IN EVERY SCHOOL IN THE COUNTRY.
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IF YOU EVER WANTED TO GO TO CANDADA NOW IS YOUR CHANCE.
THERE'S A NEW NEW NON STOP SERVICE TO OTTAWA.
YESTERDAY MARKED THE FIRST DIRECT FLIGHT FROM CANADA'S CAPITAL TO R-S-W.
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THOSE POST CHRISTMAS CREDIT CARD BILLS MAY NOT BE THE ONLY SHOCK TO THE WALLET COME THE NEW YEAR.
WITH JUST DAYS LEFT TO ACT TO AVOID A PLUNGE OVER THAT FISCAL CLIFF, THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS HAVE LEFT WASHINGTON FOR THE HOLIDAYS,
LEAVING THE CLOCK TICKING DOWN TO AN ACROSS THE BOARD TAX INCREASE FOR MOST AMERICANS.
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IT'S STARTING TO FEEL MORE LIKE CHRISTMAS OUTSIDE.
A FROST ADVISORY HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR NEARLY ALL OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WHICH MEANS BUNDLING UP MORE THAN JUST YOURSELVES.
WE'RE TOLD TO PLAY IT SAFE AGAINST MOTHER NATURE BY PROTECTING A GOOD PORTION OF PLANTS.
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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.
After a couple of mornings down in the 40s and highs in the mid 60s, our brief cold spell is coming to an end as our warming trend begins today.
Overnight, skies have remained mostly clear and high pressure has settled in closer to the state. This has allowed our winds to calm and as a result temperatures this morning will be a few degrees colder than yesterday. Here in town temperatures will hover near 40°, while deeper inland the mercury will plummet into the lower to middle 30s with the potential for some patchy frost. A Frost Advisory is in effect for Lee County until 9am along with a Freeze Warning for Glades, Hendry, Inland Collier, and DeSoto counties.
Our Sunday before Christmas will dawn bright and sunny and we're in store for another beautiful day across Southwest Florida. You will notice a few changes though as we go throughout the afternoon. One, being some high thin clouds mixing in with our sunshine. Our wind flow will also take more of an easterly turn during the day promising us a nice warm up with highs in the low 70s.
Tonight won't be quite as cold as lows settle into the lower to middle 50s with a few clouds drifting overhead.
High pressure will remain in control of our weather through Christmas Day keeping our weather partly sunny and dry. Temperatures will also be slightly warmer as highs climb near 80° with lows in the upper 50s.
By mid week, a few showers will sneak back into the forecast as another cold front approaches the peninsula. In its wake, expect sunny skies with another cool down in the works by Thursday with highs in the lower to middle 70s and lows in the 50s.
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