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HEADLINES------------- NY STOCK EXCHANGE OPEN-SAT 3 TOPS
HL1) MOBILE GAS SHOOTING-SS TOP STORIES CLIP-CLIP
HL2) MCGREGOR AX-VO-WIPE TS1) MCGREGOR FATAL AX-VOTOPS
HL3) IMMIGRATION REFORM-VOTOPS TS2) MOBILE GAS SHOOTING-VOTOPS
WX HL-WX WALL TS3) PUNTA GORDA STABBING UPDATE-VOTOPS-SS
NEWS AT 9:00 OPEN-CLIPTOPS GMA HILLARY OBAMA INTERVIEW-ONCAM
MOBIL GAS SHOOTING-SS IN POP, VO GMA HILLARY OBAMA INTERVIEW-PKG
TOSS TO DANIELLE-2SH, VO IN POP, LIVE IN POP GMA HILLARY OBAMA INTERVIEW-ONCAM
MCGREGOR FATAL ACCIDENT-REMLIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM-VO
MCGREGOR FATAL ACCIDENT-VO IMMIGRATION REFORM-SOTVO
MCGREGOR FATAL ACCIDENT-SOT VO BRAZIL NIGHTCLUB FIRE-VO
MCGREGOR FATAL ACCIDENT-REMLIVE BRAZIL NIGHTCLUB FIRE-SOT VO
PREVIOUS MCGREGOR FATAL-(3)SS TOPS KID BRINGS GUN TO SCHOOL TWICE-VO
IMMOKALEE FATAL CRASH-VO KID BRINGS GUN TO SCHOOL TWICE-SOTVO
PUNTA GORDA STABBING-OC-SS-VO GUN VIOLENCE HEARING-VO
IMMIGRATION REFORM-ONCAM EGYPT STATE OF EMERGENCY-VO
IMMIGRATION REFORM-PKG HUDSON RIVER PLANE CRASH-SOTVO
IMMIGRATION REFORM-ONCAM GAINESVILLE CRASH ANNY-VO
BRAZIL FIRE DEATHS-VO MS OIL SPILL-VO
CAR INTO BARNES AND NOBLE-OC-SS HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF-VO
LEHIGH BRUSH FIRE-VO IL STATE CREDIT DOWNGRADED-ONCAM
CASEY ANTHONY BANKRUPTCY -VO IL STATE CREDIT DOWNGRADED-PKG
RILYA WILSON MISTRIAL-VO IL STATE CREDIT DOWNGRADED-ONCAM
BOEING BUILDS DREAMLINERS-VO TEASE FOUR-2-SHOT
CAPE CANKER-VO TZ4 A FLIGHT FRIGHT-VO-WIPE
CAPE CANKER-SOTVO TZ4 B MAN MAKES 75K SHOT-VOTOPS
TEASE ONE-2-SHOT WEATHER TEASE-WX ID
TZ1 A SHOPPERS BEWARE-VOTOPS GMA AMERICAN IDOL RACIST?-ONCAM
TZ1 B LUGGAGE-VOTOPS GMA AMERICAN IDOL RACIST?-PKG
WEATHER TEASE-WX ID GMA AMERICAN IDOL RACIST?-ONCAM
BLOOMBERG TEASE-SOT STORM WARN GENERIC CLIP-CLIP
BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT-PKG TOPS CROSSTALK-CAM 9 WX EST
ICY WEATHER-VO FORECAST-WX WALL
STORMWARN GENERIC CLIP-CLIP GMA FLIGHT FRIGHT-ONCAM
CROSSTALK INTO WX-CAM 9 WX EST GMA FLIGHT FRIGHT-PKG
FORECAST-WXWALL GMA FLIGHT FRIGHT-ONCAM
GMA SHOPPERS BEWARE-ONCAM JESUS STOPS HOME INVASION-SS VO
GMA SHOPPERS BEWARE-PKG JESUS STOPS HOME INVASION-SOTVO
GMA SHOPPERS BEWARE-ONCAM MAN MAKES 75K SHOT-VO
HOUSING TO DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH -VO MAN MAKES 75K SHOT-SOTVO
DATA BROKER-VO SANIBEL TILLING LIGHTHOUSE-OC
LUGGAGE DELIVERY-VO TEASE FIVE-ONCAM
STAMP PRICE INCREASE-ONCAM TZ5 A-VO
TEASE TWO-2-SHOT FINAL CHECK OF STOCKS-SAT 3 FULL
TZ2 A DIABETES-VO-WIPE SAG AWARDS WRAP UP-VO
TZ2 B BREAST CANCER-VOTOPS BUBBA THE LOVE SPONGE TRIAL-VO
FLU AND CATHOLIC TRADITION-VO FACEBOOK SETTLEMENT-VO
BREAST CANCER TREATMENT -VO CHRIS BROWN UNDER INVESTIGATIION-VO
DIABETES TREATMENT FOR KIDS-VO TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIPTOPS
GATORADE CHANGE-VOWIPE TS1) MCGREGOR AX-VOTOPS
GATORADE CHANGE-SOTVO TS2) MOBILE SHOOTING-WIPE SS-VO
TEASE THREE-2-SHOT TS3) PUNTA GORDA STABBING-VOTOPS-SS
TZ3 A BRAZIL NIGHTCLUB FIRE-VO-WIPE TS4) IMMIGRATION REFORM-VOTOPS
TZ3 B HUDSON RIVER PLANE CRASH-VO WIPE FINAL WEATHER-WX GFX
CROSSTALK WX TEASE-2SH-WX GFX CLOSE-2SH-AWS ANI
NEWS AT 9:00 OPEN-CLIP  


HEADLINES-------------


RIGHT NOW AT NINE-- TWO BREAKING STORIES OVERNIGHT.

FIRST, AN ARREST IS MADE IN A SHOOTING AT A LEE COUNTY GAS STATION.

WE HAVE THE BRAND NEW DETAILS.

PLUS-- AN OVERNIGHT CRASH KILLS ONE PERSON --- AND INJURES ANOTHER IN FORT MYERS.

THIS MORNING, ABC7 IS WORKING ALONGSIDE INVESTIGATORS. AS THEY LOOK INTO WHAT TRIGGERED THIS TRAGEDY.

AND A HOT BUTTON ISSUE COMES FRONT AND CENTER ONCE AGAIN-- IMMIGRATION REFORM.

WHAT WE CAN EXPECT FROM A NEW PLAN BEING UNVEILED TODAY. Return to index of stories...


HL1) MOBILE GAS SHOOTING-SS


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HL2) MCGREGOR AX-VO-WIPE


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HL3) IMMIGRATION REFORM-VOTOPS


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WX HL-WX WALL


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NEWS AT 9:00 OPEN-CLIPTOPS


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MOBIL GAS SHOOTING-SS IN POP, VO


BREAKING NEWS FIRST AT NINE --

DEPUTIES HAVE MADE AN ARREST.

IN A SHOOTING AT A LEE COUNTY GAS STATION.

22 YEAR OLD MUSTARRI ANDRE FACES CHARGES OF AGGRAVATED BATTERY WITH A DEADLY WEAPON.

THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE TELLS US THEY TOOK HIM INTO CUSTODY EARLIER THIS MORNING.

THE SHOOTING HAPPENED EARLY SUNDAY MORNING AT THIS MOBIL GAS STATION ON GLADIOLUS, NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF MCGREGOR AND SAN CARLOS BOULEVARD.

ONE MAN WAS SHOT AND TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL.

WE ARE STILL WAITING FOR AN UPDATE ON HIS CONDITION. Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO DANIELLE-2SH, VO IN POP, LIVE IN POP


ANOTHER STORY WE'VE BEEN FOLLOWING ALL MORNING.

ONE PERSON IS DEAD.

AND ANOTHER WAS RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL.

AFTER A CRASH ON MCGREGOR BOULEVARD.

THE CRASH IS LOCATED NORTH OF WINKLER AVENUE,

NEAR THE FORT MYERS COUNTRY CLUB

DANIELLE KOLENIAK IS LIVE AT THE SCENE WITH THE LATEST.

DANIELLE? Return to index of stories...


MCGREGOR FATAL ACCIDENT-REMLIVE


THE CRASH HAS BEEN CLEAR AND MCGREGOR BACK OPEN SINCE 6:30 THIS MORNING, BUT THE REMNANTS OF IT STILL REMAIN.

THIS ROYAL PALM TREE SAWED DOWN TO A STUMP AFTER A DEADLY CRASH. Return to index of stories...


MCGREGOR FATAL ACCIDENT-VO


THIS ALL HAPPENED AROUND 3:00 THIS MORNING WHEN A CAR DRIVING NORTH ON MCGREGOR BLVD VEARED OFF THE ROAD CRASHING INTO ONE ROYAL PALM TREE SLICING IT IN HALF AND THEN. WRAPPING ITSELF AROUND ANOTHER ROYAL PALM TREE.

POLICE SAY THE MAN DRIVING WAS EJECTED FROM THE CAR, HE WAS RUSHED TO LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.

THE PASSENGER, A WOMAN, DIED ON SCENE.

WE SPOKE TO A MAN WHO LIVES JUST ACROSS THE STREET. HE WAS ONE OF THE FIRST TO ARRIVE AFTER HEARING A PIERCING NOISE FROM ACROSS THE STREET.

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MCGREGOR FATAL ACCIDENT-SOT VO


Kevin Pullon

Neighbor

:14

"I heard the screech, an abrupt stop, and I ran out of my house, without my phone, saw the wreck, got back and got my phone and called 911 and then I knew, it was bad.it was bad."

POLICE SAY THE NOISE THE MAN HEARD WERE THE TIRE MARKS ON THE ROAD.

THEY SAY THAT, AND THE FORCE DAMAGE ARE INDICATORS THAT SPEED WAS A FACTOR IN THE CAUSE OF THIS CRASH. IT'S UNCLEAR HOW FAST THE DRIVER WAS GOING.

THIS AREA HAS A 35 MPH POSTED SPEED LIMIT. Return to index of stories...


MCGREGOR FATAL ACCIDENT-REMLIVE


POLICE ARE WORKING ON IDENTIFYING THE VICTIMS OF THE CRASH.

ABC-7 WILL BRING YOU THE LATEST ON THIS TRAGIC, DEADLY CRASH.

LIVE IN FORT MYERS DANIELLE KOLENIAK NBC-2. Return to index of stories...


PREVIOUS MCGREGOR FATAL-(3)SS TOPS


THANK YOU DANIELLE.

THIS MORNING'S CRASH COMES JUST MORE THAN A YEAR --- AFTER ANOTHER DEADLY CRASH IN THE *SAME LOCATION.

BACK IN NOVEMBER OF 2011.

TWO MEN IN THEIR 20'S CRASHED INTO A PALM TREE AND DIED.

AUTHORITIES SAY THE DRIVER HAD BEEN DRINKING --- AND WAS SPEEDING AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH. Return to index of stories...


IMMOKALEE FATAL CRASH-VO


TROOPERS NOW SAY ALCOHOL *DID PLAY A FACTOR --

IN A FATAL WRECK IN IMMOKALEE.

IT HAPPENED SUNDAY MORNING.

ACCORDING TO F-H-P -- 81-YEAR-OLD JOEL FEINSON WAS INSIDE HIS SILVER CAR.

AT THE INTERSECTION OF IMMOKALEE DRIVE AND NORTH 9TH STREET.

WHEN TROOPERS SAY 26-YEAR-OLD VICTOR MORENO BLEW THROUGH THE STOP SIGN,

AND HIT THE SILVER CAR.

FEINSON WAS KILLED.

MORENO IS NOW CHARGED WITH D-U-I MANSLAUGTER. Return to index of stories...


PUNTA GORDA STABBING-OC-SS-VO


THIS MORNING

A PUNTA GORDA MAN FACES ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGES.

HE'S ACCUSED OF STABBING A WOMAN IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY.

INVESTIGATORS SAY 19-YEAR-OLD MICHAEL SEE --- STABBED A 23-YEAR-OLD WOMAN SEVERAL TIMES IN THE FACE AND NECK -- BEFORE RUNNING AWAY.

IT HAPPENED IN THE 11-THOUSAND BLOCK OF PINEAPPLE ROAD

DEPUTIES USED DOGS AND A HELICOPTER TO SEARCH FOR SEE.

IT TOOK SEVERAL HOURS BUT THEY DID CATCH UP WITH HIM.

THE VICTIM WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL.

HER NAME AND CONDITION HAVEN'T BEEN RELEASED. Return to index of stories...


IMMIGRATION REFORM-ONCAM


WE CAN EXPECT ACTION ON CAPITOL HILL.

AS PRESIDENT OBAMA PLANS TO MAKE IMMIGRATION REFORM A TOP PRIORITY IN HIS

SECOND TERM.

TODAY A GROUP OF SENATORS --

FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE --

WILL LAY OUT

THEIR GROUNDWORK FOR SWEEPING IMMIGRATION REFORM.

PREETI ARLA HAS THE LATEST. Return to index of stories...


IMMIGRATION REFORM-PKG


PKG SCRIPT:

IT'S A HOT BUTTON ISSUE COMING TO THE FOREFRONT AGAIN --IMMIGRATION REFORM.

A BI-PARTISAN GROUP OF SENATORS, 4 DEMOCRATS AND 4 REPUBLICANS, HAS NOW

UNVEILED A PLAN TO TACKLE IT.

SOT McCain

"WE CAN'T GO ON FOREVER WITH 11 MILLION PEOPLE LIVING IN THIS COUNTRY IN THE

SHADOWS IN AN ILLEGAL STATUS."

THE PLAN BY THE SO-CALLED "GANG OF EIGHT" SENATORS LAYS OUT WAYS TO ADDRESS

SOME OF THE BIG ISSUES.

IT INCLUDES A PATHWAY TO CITIZENSHIP FOR UNDOCUMENTED WORKERS AND

STRENGTHENING BORDER SECURITY.

SOT Durbin

"WE HAVE VIRTUALLY BEEN GOING MAYBE 25 YEARS WITHOUT A CLEAR STATEMENT ABOUT

IMMIGRATION POLICY. THAT'S UNACCEPTABLE IN THIS NATION OF IMMIGRANTS."

TOMORROW, PRESIDENT OBAMA HEADS TO LAS VEGAS TO UNVEIL HIS OWN IMMIGRATION

REFORM PLANS.

THE PRESIDENT PROMISED THAT REFORM DURING HIS 2008 CAMPAIGN BUT FAILED TO

DELIVER IT IN HIS FIRST TERM.

WITH SEVEN IN TEN LATINO VOTERS SUPPORTING FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA IN THE 2012

ELECTION, REPUBLICANS NOW APPEAR MORE WILLING TO PLAY BALL.

SOT McCain

"THERE IS A NEW, I THINK, APPRECIATION ON BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE --

INCLUDING MAYBE MORE IMPORTANTLY ON THE REPUBLICAN SIDE OF THE AISLE."

SOT Menendez

"AMERICANS SUPPORT IT IN POLL AFTER POLL. SECONDLY, LATINO VOTERS EXPECT IT.

THIRDLY, DEMOCRATS WANT IT. AND FOURTH, REPUBLICANS NEED IT." Return to index of stories...


IMMIGRATION REFORM-ONCAM


THAT WAS PREETI ARLA REPORTING.

AS WASHINGTON LAWMAKERS PREPARE TO ACT,

A FEW STATES ARE TAKING ACTION OF THEIR OWN.

OVER THE WEEKEND,

ILLINOIS BECAME THE FOURTH STATE TO ALLOW ILLEGAL

IMMIGRANTS TO GET A DRIVERS LICENSE. Return to index of stories...


BRAZIL FIRE DEATHS-VO


A GYMNASIUM IN BRAZIL.

IS NOW A MAKESHIFT MORGUE.

RELATIVES GATHER TO REMEMBER THE VICTIMS.

KILLED IN A DEVASTATING CLUB FIRE.

MORE THAN 230 PEOPLE DIED --

AFTER A BLAZE SWEPT THROUGH A CROWDED NIGHTCLUB IN BRAZIL.

DOZENS OF OTHERS WERE INJURED IN SANTA MARIA.

WITNESSES SAY A BAND-MEMBER LIT A FLARE OR FIREWORK.

AND THAT MIGHT HAVE STARTED THE BLAZE.

THE CLUB REPORTEDLY ONLY HAD ONE EXIT,

AND MANY PATRONS WERE TRAPPED.

A STATE FIRE OFFICIAL SAYS ABOUT TWO THOUSAND PEOPLE WERE INSIDE THE CLUB AT THE TIME.

THAT'S *DOUBLE THE MAXIMUM CAPACITY. Return to index of stories...


CAR INTO BARNES AND NOBLE-OC-SS


IN COCONUT POINT,

A CAR SMASHED THROUGH THE BARNES AND NOBLE BOOKSTORE.

A VIEWER SENT ABC7 THIS PHOTO.

THE STORE MANAGER SAYS THE CAR CRASHED THROUGH THE SIDE,

OFF FASHION DRIVE.

SLAMMING INTO WINDOWS AND A COLUMN,

THEN RAN INTO THE MAGAZINE SECTION OF THE BOOKSTORE.

FORTUNATELY, NO ONE INSIDE THE STORE WAS INJURED.

AND NO WORD ON THE DRIVER'S CONDITION. Return to index of stories...


LEHIGH BRUSH FIRE-VO


A SERIES OF BRUSH FIRES.

TAKES OVER A LEHIGH ACRES COMMUNITY.

THIS VIDEO SHOWS THE *LARGEST OF FIVE FIRES --

THAT BROKE OUT SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

WITNESSES TELL US --

IT STARTED AT TRUMAN AVENUE AND EAST 13TH STREET.

THEN JUMPED TWO STREETS,

BEFORE BURNING AT LEAST TEN ACRES. Return to index of stories...


CASEY ANTHONY BANKRUPTCY -VO


MORE PROBLEMS FOR CASEY ANTHONY.

SHE FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION IN FLORIDA.

ANTHONY OWES ALMOST 800-THOUSAND DOLLARS IN DEBTS.

MOST OF THAT GOES TO HER ATTORNEY JOSE BAEZ.

WE'RE TOLD ANTHONY HAS ABOUT 11-HUNDRED DOLLARS TO HER NAME.

RIGHT NOW. SHE'S A DEFENDANT IN THREE CIVIL CASES.

IF APPROVED, THE BANKRUPTCY FILING --- WILL STOP ALL OF THE PENDING CIVIL LAWSUITS. Today an appeals court tossed two of Anthony's convictions for lying to police.

The court upheld two other convictions.

Anthony's defense had argued that police didn't read her Miranda Rights and that Anthony believed she was under arrest during questioning.

Anthony was tried and acquitted in the 2008 death of her 2-year-old daughter Caylee.

A JUDGE AND A TRUSTEE ARE SCHEDULED TO BE ASSIGNED TO ANTHONY'S CASE ON MONDAY. Return to index of stories...


RILYA WILSON MISTRIAL-VO


A MISTRIAL IS DECLARED --- IN THE MURDER OF FOUR-YEAR-OLD RILYA WILSON.

HER FOSTER CARETAKER WAS CHARGED --- WHEN SHE DISAPPEARED MORE THAN 12 YEARS AGO.

THE JURY WAS SPLIT ON WHETHER GERALYN GRAHAM. KILLED RILYA.

SHE VANISHED IN 2000 FROM GRAHAM'S SOUTH FLORIDA HOME.

BUT HER DISAPPEARANCE WAS NOT DISCOVERED FOR 15 MONTHS.

THAT LAPSE LED TO RESIGNATIONS AT D-C-F --- AND NEW CHILD WELFARE LAWS.

RILYA'S BODY WAS NEVER FOUND. RILYA'S DISAPPEARANCE LED TO A SHAKEUP AT FLORIDA'S DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES,

AND A NEW MISSING-CHILD TRACKING SYSTEM. Return to index of stories...


BOEING BUILDS DREAMLINERS-VO


BOEING MOVES FULL STEAM AHEAD WITH PRODUCTION.

EVEN THOUGH ITS 7-87 DREAMLINERS.

HAVE BEEN GROUNDED AFTER SUSPICIOUS BATTERY FIRES.

A BOEING SPOKESPERSON SAYS --

THEY PLAN TO *DOUBLE PRODUCTION BY THE END OF THE YEAR.

STOPPING PRODUCTION WOULD BE COSTLY FOR BOEING AND ITS SUPPLIERS.

AND THE COMPANY STILL HAS 800 ORDERS FOR PLANES TO FILL. Return to index of stories...


CAPE CANKER-VO


A CAPE CORAL COUPLE --- ALONG WITH 20 THOUSAND LEE COUNTY HOMEOWNERS.

IS LOCKED IN A LEGAL BATTLE WITH THE STATE -- OVER THEIR LOST CITRUS TREES.

THE STROH'S ARE A PART OF THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST THE STATE.

NEARLY A DECADE AGO.

THE COUPLE LOST THEIR HEALTHY GRAPEFRUIT TREE -- IN THE FAILED ERADICATION EFFORT OF THE CANKER DISEASE.

THEY DESCRIBE IT AS ONE OF THE HARDEST THINGS THEY'VE SEEN Return to index of stories...


CAPE CANKER-SOTVO


Like somebody had the legal right to come in and shoot your dog on your property." CHUCK STROH

THE ATTORNEY REPRESENTING THE HOMEOWNERS --- WILL PRESENT HIS CLOSING ARGUMENTS THIS WEEK.

IF THE JUDGE RULES IN FAVOR OF THE HOME OWNERS

THE CASE WILL MOVE TO A JURY TRIAL

WHERE THEY'LL PUT A PRICE -- ON THE TREES. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-2-SHOT


YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW--

COMING UP ON ABC-7

CREDIT CARD USERS-- LOOK OUT.

STORES MAY START CHARGING

A CHECKOUT FEE.

PLUS, LUG YOUR LUGGAGE. NO MORE.

ONE AIRLINE OFFERS A NEW WAY --

TO MAKE TRAVELING A LITTLE EASIER.

BUT IT WILL COST YOU. Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A SHOPPERS BEWARE-VOTOPS


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TZ1 B LUGGAGE-VOTOPS


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WEATHER TEASE-WX ID


WEATHER IS COMING UP. Return to index of stories...


BLOOMBERG TEASE-SOT


BLOOMBERG TEASE Return to index of stories...


BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT-PKG TOPS


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ICY WEATHER-VO


THE DANGEROUS WEATHER CONTINUES THIS MORNING -- IN MANY PARTS OF THE MIDWEST.

AN ICY MIX -- COVERED THE STREETS.

FREEZING RAIN HIT THE WINDY CITY, PROMPTING TRAVEL ADVISORIES.

THERE COULD BE MORE THAN A QUARTER INCH OF ICE IN SOME SPOTS.

IN SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA -- LOTS OF ACCIDENTS.

THE WINTRY MIX THERE STARTED AS SLEET AND LIGHT SNOW --- THEN CHANGED TO FREEZING RAIN.

AT LEAST 240 ACCIDENTS ARE REPORTED ACROSS THE STATE, WITH THREE DOZEN INJURIES. Return to index of stories...


STORMWARN GENERIC CLIP-CLIP


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CROSSTALK INTO WX-CAM 9 WX EST


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FORECAST-WXWALL


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.

Short-term weather story will focus on warming temps as we reach the mid 80s for the next few afternoons!

The next cold front comes Thursday morning, bringing a little rain and then some cooler weather.

Daytime highs by the end of the week will only be in the low to mid 70s, and overnight lows will get back into the 50s Return to index of stories...


GMA SHOPPERS BEWARE-ONCAM


CONSUMERS -- BEWARE.

THIS ALERT IS FOR ANYONE WHO USES A CREDIT CARD.

RETAILERS NOW HAVE THE RIGHT TO IMPOSE.

UP TO A FOUR PERCENT SURCHARGE--

ON ALL CREDIT CARD PURCHASES.

AND THAT CHANGE COULD TAKE A BIG BITE OUT OF YOUR WALLET.

GIO BENITEZ EXPLAINS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Return to index of stories...


GMA SHOPPERS BEWARE-PKG


SCRIPT:

NAT SOT

credit card swipe

TRACK 1

YOU THOUGHT ALL YOU HAD TO WORRY ABOUT WAS THE INTEREST RATE?

WRONG.

NAT SOT

credit card swipe

TRACK 2

THIS MORNING, RETAILERS CAN CHARGE YOU A FEE -- FOR SWIPING YOUR CREDIT CARD

.

HOW MUCH? UP TO FOUR PERCENT OF YOUR TOTAL PUCHASE.

TRACK 3 - GFX DIGITAL CAMER

IN OTHER WORDS, IF YOU BUY A DIGITAL CAMERA FOR 200 DOLLARS, YOU COULD BE

CHARGED AN EXTRA 8 BUCKS FOR USING A CREDIT CARD INSTEAD OF PAYING CASH.

SOT 1

Ali Corsie / Shopper

010145

Gio: When you hear about the extra possible surcharge, what do you think?

it sucks, because we already pay enough. I paid 2000 in taxes last year and

I make no money.

SOT 2

Sarah Leibowitz / Shopper

010303

I would be really upset! I wouldn't want to pay more. Who wants to pay more?

TRACK 3 - GFX MAP

LUCKILY FOR THIS SHOPPER SHE'S IN NEW YORK -- ONE OF THE TEN STATES THAT HAS

BARRED RETAILERS FROM CHARGING CONSUMERS THE FEE.

SOME RETAILERS HAVE ALREADY SAID THEY WON'T BE PASSING ON THE SURCHARGE TO

CUSTOMERS.

TRACK 4 - GFX

WAL-MART TOLD ABC NEWS. "We are not interested in surcharging customers

in order to allow credit card companies to continue charging unfair fees."

SOT 3

Adam Levin / Chairman, Credit.com

010920

It will really only be the smaller retailers or service providers who might

do it but it's really anybody's guess.

TRACK 5

SO DON'T PANIC YET -- STORES HAVE TO MAKE SURE YOU KNOW ABOUT THE FEE BEFORE

YOU PAY IT.

SOT 4

Adam Levin / Chairman, Credit.com

010658

Gio: What should you look for in a store when you walk in?

Well when you walk in there has to be a sign conspicuously displayed

indicating that they do surcharge. Return to index of stories...


GMA SHOPPERS BEWARE-ONCAM


THAT WAS GIO BENITEZ REPORTING.

GOOD NEWS FOR US HERE IN FLORIDA --

FLORIDA AND NINE OTHER STATES ARE *NOT INCLUDED IN THE CREDIT CARD SURCHAGE. Return to index of stories...


HOUSING TO DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH -VO


A STRONG HOUSING OUTLOOK FOR 2013.

A 3-POINT-7 PERCENT INCREASE -- IN HOME VALUES IS PREDICTED THIS YEAR.

MORE THAN HALF OF THE ECONOMISTS SURVEYED SAY.

HOUSING WOULD BE THE PRIMARY DRIVER OF ECONOMIC GROWTH.

THE SAME HOUSING MARKET PLUNGED THE COUNTRY INTO RECESSION IN 2008.

BUT THINGS ARE LOOKING MUCH BETTER.

ACCORDING TO ECONOMISTS WHO PREDICT

A TIGHT SUPPLY AND RENEWED DEMAND FOR HOMES SHOULD LEAD TO HIGHER VALUES. Return to index of stories...


DATA BROKER-VO


DO YOU KNOW WHAT A DATA BROKER IS?

OR HOW ONE WORKS?

BASICALLY-- THEY RE-SELL INFORMATION THEY GET FROM COMPANIES.

LIKE YOUR NAME.ADDRESS,.AND PURCHASES.

SO IF YOU DO BUSINESS WITH A COMPANY,

IT CAN GIVE THAT INFORMATION TO A DATA BROKER.

TO OPT OUT ON THE SALE OF YOUR INFORMATION

YOU WILL NEED TO CONTACT EACH WEB SITE DIRECTLY.

80-PERCENT OF PEOPLE WANT TO BE ABLE TO OPT OUT OF THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF THEIR INFORMATION.

A NEW SURVEY FROM IDENTITY PROTECTION SERVICE "TRUSTED ID"

FINDS THAT LESS THAN 20-PERCENT OF AMERICANS CAN DEFINE A DATA BROKER.

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LUGGAGE DELIVERY-VO


TRAVELERS - YOU'RE IN LUCK.

NO MORE LUGGING YOUR LUGGAGE.

UNITED AIRLINES WILL NOW DELIVER YOUR CHECKED LUGGAGE.

TO YOUR DOORSTEP!

IT'S A NEW SERVICE CALLED "BAGS V-I-P."

30 BUCKS FOR ONE BAG.

40 BUCKS FOR TWO BAGS.

50 BUCKS FOR THREE TO EIGHT BAGS.

THE DEAL COVERS LOCATIONS WITHIN A 40-MILE RADIUS OF THE AIRPORT

AND WITHIN FOUR HOURS OF THE FLIGHT'S ARRIVAL. Return to index of stories...


STAMP PRICE INCREASE-ONCAM


TODAY, YOU'LL HAVE TO PAY MORE TO SEND A LETTER.

THE PRICE OF A POSTAGE STAMP.

HAS GONE UP AGAIN.

A FIRST CLASS MAIL STAMP NOW COSTS 46 CENTS.

THAT'S UP A PENNY.

U-S-P-S HOPES THE HIKE BRINGS IN NEW REVENUE--

AS THE POST OFFICE STRUGGLES WITH DEBT. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO-2-SHOT


ABC7 HAS YOUR HEALTH NEWS.

CHILDHOOD OBESITY IS A GROWING PROBLEM IN AMERICA.

BUT NOW HEALTH OFFICIALS OUTLINE NEW GUIDELINES-

TO FIGHT TYPE TWO DIABETES IN KIDS.

PLUS

DOCTORS SUGGEST A NEW WAY --- TO SURVIVE BREAST CANCER. Return to index of stories...


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FLU AND CATHOLIC TRADITION-VO


FLU SEASON IS AFFECTING THE MOST SACRED OF CATHOLIC TRADITIONS.

AT SAINT ANDREW CATHOLIC CHURCH IN CAPE CORAL-

THERE'S NO WINE DURING COMMUNION - AND NO HAND-SHAKING EITHER.

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CHURCHES -- ARE TRYING TO STOP THE SPREAD OF THE FLU.

CHURCH OFFICIALS SAY CHURCH MEMBERS --- HAVE BEEN UNDERSTANDING TO THE CHANGES.

THIS WILL LAST UNTIL THE FLU OUTBREAK SETTLES DOWN.

ACCORDING TO THE CDC, FLU CASES PEAK IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY.

IT'S AFFECTING PEOPLE IN ALL 50 STATES.

THESE SAME PRECAUTIONS WERE TAKEN A FEW YEARS AGO WHEN H-1-N-1 WAS A BIG CONCERN. Return to index of stories...


BREAST CANCER TREATMENT -VO


WOMEN WITH EARLY STAGE BREAST CANCER

MAY FIND IT SAFER TO GET A LUMPECTOMY -- INSTEAD OF A MASTECTOMY.

RESEARCHERS AT DUKE ----

STUDIED MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND WOMEN -- WITH STAGE ONE OR STAGE TWO BREAST CANCER -- FOR NINE YEARS.

THEY FOUND THOSE TREATED WITH A LUMPECTOMY AND RADIATION --- WERE MORE LIKELY TO SURVIVE THAN THOSE WHO HAD A MASTECTOMY -- REGARDLESS OF THEIR AGE OR CANCER TYPE.

ARE MORE LIKELY TO SURVIVE THAN THOSE WHO OPT FOR A

A LUMPECTOMY IS SIGNIFICANTLY LESS INVASIVE THAN A MASTECTOMY --

WHERE THE ENTIRE BREAST IS REMOVED. Return to index of stories...


DIABETES TREATMENT FOR KIDS-VO


THERE'S A NEW SET OF GUIDELINES --

TO TREAT TYPE TWO DIABETES AMONG KIDS.

EXPERTS SAY KIDS WHO HAVE LOW BLOOD SUGAR.

*SHOUT BE PUT ON INSULIN THERAPY.

EVEN IF IT'S NOT CLEAR IF THEY HAVE TYPE ONE OR TWO DIABETES.

EVERYONE ELSE SHOULD BE TREATED WITH THE DRUG METFORMIN.

EXPERTS SAY YOU SHOULD ALSO SPEAK TO YOUR DOCTOR

ABOUT CHANGES TO YOUR CHILDS DIET. FOR THE FIRST TIME THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS HAS DEVELOPED A SET OF GUIDELINES TO TREAT TYPE TWO DIABETES AMONG KIDS

THE DISEASE IN THIS YOUNG POPULATION.

THE INCREASE IN CHILDHOOD OBESITY HAS CONTRIBUTED TO A RISE IN TYPE TWO DIABETES AMONG KIDS -- AND Return to index of stories...


GATORADE CHANGE-VOWIPE


A 15-YEAR-OLD GIRL TAKES ON SOFT DRINK GIANT PEPSI.

AND WINS!

MISSISSIPPI TEEN SARAH KAVANAUGH LAUNCHED AN ONLINE PETITION --

ASKING THE COMPANY TO *REMOVE BROMINATED VEGETABLE OIL.

FROM HER FAVORITE DRINK, GATORADE.

B-V-O IS USED FOR THE DRINK'S CONSISTENCY.

BUT IT SHARES AN INGREDIENT WITH SOME FLAME RETARDANTS.

AND HAS BEEN LINKED TO VARIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS WHEN INGESTED IN LARGE AMOUNTS.

CHANGE-DOT-ORG SAYS MORE THAN 200-THOUSAND SUPPORTERS SIGNED THE PETITION. Return to index of stories...


GATORADE CHANGE-SOTVO


I didn't expect all of the attention to be brought to it but I'm definitely grateful for it. I'm glad that people are seeing the affects of it and that they're really caring about what's being put in products that they use.

PEPSI SAYS IT BEGAN RE-FORMULATING A *NEW LINE OF B-V-O FREE GATORADE ABOUT A YEAR AGO.

IT'S EXPECTED TO HIT STORE SHELVES SOON. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-2-SHOT


YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW--

COMING UP ON ABC-7

AN INFERNO TORE THROUGH A CROWDED NIGHTCLUB IN BRAZIL.

WE TAKE YOU TO THE SCENE.

PLUS.

A PLANE SUBMERGED IN WATER.

BUT QUICK THINKING SAVED THE PASSENGERS ON BOARD. Return to index of stories...


TZ3 A BRAZIL NIGHTCLUB FIRE-VO-WIPE


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TZ3 B HUDSON RIVER PLANE CRASH-VO WIPE


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CROSSTALK WX TEASE-2SH-WX GFX


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NEWS AT 9:00 OPEN-CLIP


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NY STOCK EXCHANGE OPEN-SAT 3 TOPS


LET'S GET TO YOUR BUSINESS NEWS.

WITH A LIVE LOOK AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE.

TODAY KICKS OFF *ANOTHER BIG WEEK OF CORPORATE EARNINGS REPORTS.

U-S STOCK FUTURES HAVE NOT CHANGED MUCH THIS MORNING.

INVESTORS WILL GET REPORTS FROM CONSTRUCTION GIANT CATERPILLAR.

AND RIGHT AFTER THE BELL --

YAHOO RELEASES ITS INFORMATION.

A *BIG TEST FOR THE NEW C-E-O. Return to index of stories...


TOP STORIES CLIP-CLIP


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TS1) MCGREGOR FATAL AX-VOTOPS


NEW THIS MORNING--

POLICE RELEASE THE NAMES OF THOSE INVOLVED IN A DEADLY CRASH OVERNIGHT IN FORT MYERS.

THEY TELL US 50 YEAR OLD PAUL POMBIER LOST CONTROL ALONG MCGREGOR BOULEVARD AROUND 3 THIS MORNING AND HIT A PALM TREE.

HE WAS TAKEN TO LEE MEMORIAL.

WE ARE WORKING TO GET AN UPDATE ON HIS CONDITION.

A PASSENGER, 25 YEAR OLD TIFFANY THOMAS, DIED ON SCENE.

POLICE TELL US BOTH ALCOHOL AND SPEED PLAYED A ROLE IN THE CRASH. Return to index of stories...


TS2) MOBILE GAS SHOOTING-VOTOPS


DEPUTIES HAVE MADE AN ARREST IN A SHOOTING AT A LEE COUNTY GAS STATION.

22 YEAR OLD MUSTARRI ANDRE FACES CHARGES OF AGGRAVATED BATTERY WITH A DEADLY WEAPON.

THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE TELLS US THEY TOOK HIM INTO CUSTODY EARLIER THIS MORNING.

THE SHOOTING HAPPENED EARLY SUNDAY MORNING AT THIS MOBIL GAS STATION ON GLADIOLUS, NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF MCGREGOR AND SAN CARLOS BOULEVARD.

ONE MAN WAS SHOT AND TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL.

WE ARE STILL WAITING FOR AN UPDATE ON HIS CONDITION. Return to index of stories...


TS3) PUNTA GORDA STABBING UPDATE-VOTOPS-SS


A PUNTA GORDA MAN FACES ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGES THIS MORNING --

ACCUSED OF STABBING A WOMAN.

INVESTIGATORS SAY 19-YEAR-OLD MICHAEL SEE STABBED A WOMAN IN THE FACE AND NECK,

THEN RAN AWAY.

BUT POLICE CAUGHT UP WITH HIM SEVERAL HOURS LATER.

THE NAME OF THE VICTIM HAS NOT BEEN RELEASED. Return to index of stories...


GMA HILLARY OBAMA INTERVIEW-ONCAM


THEY WERE ONCE BITTER RIVALS.

BUT PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND HILLARY CLINTON.

HAVE BEEN WORKING SIDE BY SIDE.

AND THEY JUST HAD THEIR FIRST EVER JOINT INTERVIEW.

MARTHA RADDATZ EXPLAINS WHAT THEY DISCUSSED.

INCLUDING A LOOK AT THE FUTURE --

SPECIFICALLY, FOUR YEARS FROM NOW. Return to index of stories...


GMA HILLARY OBAMA INTERVIEW-PKG


SCRIPT:

FROM THE MOMENT THEY SAT DOWN TO TALK WITH CBS NEWS' 60 MINUTES PRESIDENT

OBAMA AND SECRETARY CLINTON LOOKED LIKE THEY'D BEEN THE BEST OF FRIENDS FOR

DECADES

OBAMA SOT: I THINK HILLARY WILL GO DOWN AS ONE OF THE FINEST SECRETARIES OF

STATE WE'VE HAD / I'M GOING TO MISS HER

THE PRESIDENT TAKING EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWER HIS OUTGOING SECRETARY OF

STATE WITH PRAISE.

OBAMA SOT: EVERYONE UNDERSTANDS HILLARY HAS BEEN ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT

ADVISERS I'VE HAD ON A WHOLE HOST OF ISSUES

SO WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO THEIR INTENSE RIVALRY, REFLECTED IN THAT HIGHLY

CONTENTIOUS 2008 PRIMARY FIGHT?

ANTS 2008 DEBATE

CROSSTALK BACK AND FORTH

CLINTON SOT: WE'RE JUST GETTING WARMED UP

CLINTON SOT: IT IS ANCIENT HISTORY BECAUSE OF WHO THE KIND OF PEOPLE WE ALL

ARE, BUT ALSO WE'RE PROFESSIONALS

THE INTERVIEW LEFT MANY WONDERING -- WAS THIS A POSSIBLE ENDORSEMENT OF A

2016 PRESIDENTIAL RUN?

CLINTON SOT: I DON'T THINK, YOU KNOW, EITHER HE NOR I CAN MAKE PREDICTIONS

ABOUT WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN TOMORROW OR THE NEXT YEAR.

KLIEN SOT: CLEARLY THE DOOR IS OPEN FOR HER; SHE IS LEAVING THE SCENE, SHE

IS NOT LEAVING POLITICS, SHE IS GOING TO LEAVE PUBLIC LIFE IN HER OWN WAY,

AND I THINK THERE IS ALWAYS GOING TO BE JUST ENOUGH OF AN OPEN DOOR FOR HER

TO RUSH THROUGH.

AT LEAST CLINTON'S HEALTH WON'T BE A FACTOR, ANNOUNCING THAT SHE EXPECTS TO

MAKE A FULL RECOVERY AFTER SUFFERING A CONCUSSION AND BLOOD CLOT LATE LAST

YEAR

CLINTON SOT: I STILL HAVE SOME LINGERING EFFECTS / BUT THE DOCTORS TELL ME

THAT WILL ALL RECEDE.

AND WHAT ABOUT THE VICE PRESIDENT? JOE BIDEN IS STILL PLAYING COY ABOUT HIS

2016 PLANS.

BIDEN SOT: I HAVEN'T MADE THAT DECISION AND I DON'T HAVE TO MAKE THAT

DECISION FOR A WHILE Return to index of stories...


GMA HILLARY OBAMA INTERVIEW-ONCAM


THAT WAS MARTHA RADDATZ REPORTING.

THOUGH HER LAST DAY IS FRIDAY--

SECRETARY CLINTON IS STILL HARD AT WORK.

SHE'S HOLDING A GLOBAL TOWN HALL TOMORROW.

HER 59TH TOWN HALL AS SECRETARY OF STATE. Return to index of stories...


IMMIGRATION REFORM-VO


CONGRESS IS HOPING TO REACH ACROSS THE AISLE FOR AN AGREEMENT.

AS IMMIGRATION MAKES ITS WAY -- BACK TO THE FORE FRONT.

ON CAPITOL HILL. A BIPARTISAN GROUP OF SENATORS IS ABOUT TO UNVEIL A NEW PLAN.

IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH --

WITH A PATH TO CITIZENSHIP FOR IMMIGRANTS LIVING HERE ILLEGALLY.

IT HAS THE BACKING OF FOUR TOP DEMOCRATS AND FOUR TOP REPUBLICANS - INCLUDING FLORIDA'S MARCO RUBIO. AND ARIZONA'S JOHN MCCAIN. Return to index of stories...


IMMIGRATION REFORM-SOTVO


IN THE AGREEMENT REPUBLICANS ARE DEMANDING BETTER BORDER PROTECTION.

AND LAWS THAT CRACK DOWN ON COMPANIES THAT HIRE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS.

FINE PRINT THAT WILL COME INTO SHARPER FOCUS THIS WEEK. AS WASHINGTON REOPENS THE CASE FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM. Return to index of stories...


BRAZIL NIGHTCLUB FIRE-VO


A GYMNASIUM IN BRAZIL IS A MAKESHIFT MORGUE

AS RELATIVES GATHER TO REMEMBER THE VICTIMS KILLED IN A DEVESTATING CLUB FIRE.

MORE THAN 230 PEOPLE DIED -- AFTER A BLAZE SWEPT THROUGH A CROWDED NIGHTCLUB IN BRAZIL.

DOZENS OF OTHERS WERE INJURED -- IN SANTA MARIA.

WITNESSES SAY A FLARE OR FIREWORK LIT BY A BAND AT THE CLUB -- MAY HAVE STARTED THE FIRE.

THE CLUB REPORTEDLY HAD ONLY ONE EXIT--

AND MANY PATRONS WERE TRAPPED. Return to index of stories...


BRAZIL NIGHTCLUB FIRE-SOT VO


"I would like to say to the people of our country and to the people of Santa Maria that in this time of sadness we are together. And we are going to overcome this sadness while still in mourning."

A STATE FIRE OFFICIAL SAYS ABOUT 2,000 PEOPLE WERE INSIDE THE CLUB--

WHEN THE FIRE BROKE OUT.

THAT'S *DOUBLE THE MAXIMUM CAPACITY. Return to index of stories...


KID BRINGS GUN TO SCHOOL TWICE-VO


IN MICHIGAN -- A THIRD GRADER BROUGHT A LOADED GUN TO SCHOOL.

*TWICE.

POLICE SAY THE BOY FIRST BROUGHT THE GUN TO HIS ELEMENTARY THURSDAY,

AND SHOWED IT TO CLASSMATES.

A PARENT CONTACTED THE SCHOOL ABOUT IT.

SO SCHOOL OFFICIALS APPROACHED THE STUDENT AND FOUND THE GUN.

THEY CALLED POLICE. BUT NOT PARENTS. Return to index of stories...


KID BRINGS GUN TO SCHOOL TWICE-SOTVO


they should have at least sent out a phone call saying that we had an issue and if you want to come get your kid, you can

POLICE SAY THE THIRD GRADER CLAIMED HE HAD THE GUN FOR PROTECTION

AND THAT HE GOT IT FROM A RELATIVE. Return to index of stories...


GUN VIOLENCE HEARING-VO


THIS MORNING -- GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION HEARINGS BEGIN IN CONNECTICUT.

MEMBERS OF A BI-PARTISAN TASK FORCE.

WILL CONDUCT THE PUBLIC HEARINGS.

RELATED TO THE SHOOTING MASSACRE AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

DURING THE HEARINGS--

RESIDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO WEIGH IN.

AND VOICE OPINIONS ON SCHOOL SAFETY.

GUN CONTROL.

AND MENTAL HEALTH. OPICS RELATING TO EACH OF THE THREE NEWLY FORMED SUBCOMMITTEES Return to index of stories...


EGYPT STATE OF EMERGENCY-VO


EGYPT HAS DECLARED A STATE OF EMERGENCY.

AS VIOLENCE OVER THE WEEKEND KILLED MORE THAN 45 PEOPLE.

EGYPT'S PRESIDENT MOHAMMED MORSI --- MADE THE ANNOUNCEMENT SUNDAY DURING A TELEVISED ADDRESS.

TODAY MORSI PLACED A CURFEW ON THREE EGYPTIAN CITIES--

THAT HAVE SEEN THE BRUNT OF VIOLENCE.

THE STATE OF EMERGENCY AND CURFEW -- WILL BE IN PLACE FOR 30 DAYS. HREE EGYPTIAN CITIES THAT HAVE SEEN THE BRUNT OF VIOLENCE THIS WEEKEND. Return to index of stories...


HUDSON RIVER PLANE CRASH-SOTVO


A SMALL PLANE CRASHED AND SANK INTO THE HUDSON RIVER YESTERDAY.

POLICE SAY TWO PEOPLE -- HAVE BEEN RESCUED FROM A SINGLE-ENGINE.

Charles Gardner

Yonkers Police Commissioner

you could hear them yelling for help we had a visual on them and we were trying to head them off. they were going south bound on a pretty big cliff.

AUTHORITIES SAY THE TWO SURVIVORS WERE WEARING LIFE VESTS.

AFTER THE CRASH -- THEY WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. PLANE THAT

CRASHED AND SANK INTO THE FROZEN RIVER. Return to index of stories...


GAINESVILLE CRASH ANNY-VO


THIS TUESDAY MARKS *ONE YEAR --

SINCE A DEADLY CHAIN OF ACCIDENTS ON I-75 NEAR GAINESVILLE.

YOU MIGHT REMEMBER THIS CHILLING VIDEO.

11 PEOPLE WERE KILLED.

18 HURT WERE HURT.

THERE WAS HEAVY FOG AND SMOKE FROM A BRUSH FIRE.

SO CARS AND TRUCKS SLAMMED INTO EACH OTHER.

CREWS ACTUALLY RE-OPENED THE INTERSTATE SHORTLY **BEFORE** THE CRASH.

SINCE THEN, TROOPERS HAVE TRAINED MORE THAN SIX-THOUSAND RADIO COMMUNICATORS *AND TROOPERS ON NEW PROTOCOL. Return to index of stories...


MS OIL SPILL-VO


TWO BARGES CARRYING ABOUT 80 THOUSAND GALLONS OF CRUDE OIL--

STRUCK A BRIDGE OVER THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER.

THE COAST GUARD REPORTED SUNDAY --

THAT A TEAM HAD STOPPED THE SOURCE OF THE SPILL.

BUT IT'S NOT KNOWN YET HOW MUCH LEAKED OUT OF THE BARGE.

A 16 MILE STRETCH OF THE MISSISSIPPI WAS CLOSED.

BUT THERE WERE NO INJURIES IN THE ACCIDENT. ONE OF THE BARGES LEAKED OIL INTO THE RIVER NEAR VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI. Return to index of stories...


HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF-VO


TODAY ON CAPITOL HILL.

THE SENATE IS EXPECTED TO VOTE ON A LONG-DELAYED DISASTER AID PACKAGE -- FOR THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE SANDY.

THE MEGASTORM HIT THE NORTHEAST IN LATE OCTOBER.

THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES -- PASSED THE 50-BILLION-PLUS BILL LAST WEEK. Return to index of stories...


IL STATE CREDIT DOWNGRADED-ONCAM


THE STATE OF ILLINOIS NOW HAS THE LOWEST CREDIT RATING IN THE NATION.

THE DOWNGRADE HAS THE STATE TREASURER DAN RUTHERFORD --- POINTING THE BLAME AT ILLINOIS' GOVERNOR AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

SEAN LEWIS TALKS -- LOOKS AT WAYS TO GET IT BACK ON TRACK. Return to index of stories...


IL STATE CREDIT DOWNGRADED-PKG


THE WARNING CAME SATURDAY FROM STATE TREASURER DAN RUTHERFORD.

"We are now looking at a dire situation."

THE STANDARD AND POOR'S DOWNGRADE FROM A TO A-MINUS PUTS ILLINOIS LAST ON THE LIST BEHIND CALIFORNIA. AND MEANS A HIGHER COST TO BORROW MONEY.

ON WEDNESDAY, THE STATE WILL ISSUE 500 MILLION DOLLARS IN NEW BONDS TO PAY FOR ROADS AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS.

RUTHERFORD SAYS THE CREDIT DOWNGRADE WILL COST TAXPAYERS AN ADDITIONAL 95 MILLION DOLLARS IN INTEREST.WHEN COMPARED TO A PERFECT TRIPLE-A BOND RATING ENJOYED BY 11 OTHER STATES INCLUDING NEIGHBORING INDIANA, IOWA AND MISSOURI.

"Our problem in Illinois is that we have not substantively and fairly addressed the state public pension issue."

RUTHERFORD POINTS TO GOVERNOR QUINN AND THE DEMOCRATICALLY CONTROLLED GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR MAKING MATTERS WORSE IN THE LAST TWO YEARS. RAISING TAXES IN THE STATE BUT NOT ACTING ON PENSION REFORM.

"This problem didn't come along just now it's been accumulating for actually decades.

"Each time the governor set a deadline and didn't meet it there was some negative reaction.

"It's become quite evident to me that the general assembly has not registered what these negative impacts are to be enough to cause a change in the public pensions." Return to index of stories...


IL STATE CREDIT DOWNGRADED-ONCAM


THAT WAS SEAN LEWIS REPORTING.

RUTHERFORD SAYS REFORM --- SHOULD COME IN THE FORM OF NEW COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS.

AND SLIDING HEALTHCARE COSTS BASED ON PENSION INCOME. Return to index of stories...


TEASE FOUR-2-SHOT


SCARE IN THE AIR!

LIGHTNING STRIKES A PLANE.

AND SENDS SPARKS FLYING.

WE HAVE THE ASTONISHING VIDEO --

FROM INSIDE THE PLANE *AND ON THE GROUND.

PLUS.

WHICH WILL BE THE MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT FOR THIS GUY --

HITTING AN INCREDIBLE HALF-COURT SHOT--

WINNING $75,000--

OR GETTING TACKLED BY AN NBA SUPERSTAR! Return to index of stories...


TZ4 A FLIGHT FRIGHT-VO-WIPE


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TZ4 B MAN MAKES 75K SHOT-VOTOPS


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WEATHER TEASE-WX ID


WEATHER IS COMING UP. Return to index of stories...


GMA AMERICAN IDOL RACIST?-ONCAM


THERE'S *NEW DRAMA SURROUNDING AMERICAN IDOL.

THE TALENT SHOW IS NO STRANGER TO CONTROVERSY.

BUT NOW -- SOME FORMER CONTESTANTS WANT TO SLAP IT WITH A LAWSUIT!

CLAIMING THEY WERE KICKED OFF. FOR RACIAL REASONS.

ABC'S CECILIA VEGA REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


GMA AMERICAN IDOL RACIST?-PKG


NATS you did not make the top 24

IT IS THE HIT SHOW WHERE SINGERS CAN GET THE BOOT FOR MISSING A NOTE

BUT CAN CONTESTANTS ALSO GET THE BOOT FROM AMERICAN IDOL SIMPLY

BASED ON THEIR RACE?

MONTAGE OF ALL 9 FACES 9 CONTESTANTS HAVE FILED A LEGAL COMPLAINT

AGAINST THE SHOW, REPORTEDLY CLAIMING THEY WERE KICKED OFF FOR THAT

VERY REASON.

ACCORDING TO TMZ, THE GROUP SAYS THE SHOW TRIED TO HUMILIATE AFRICAN

AMERICAN CONTESTANTS -- MANY WITH ARREST RECORDS-- BY EXPOSING THEIR

PASTS FOR RATINGS

GFX

IDOL PRODUCERS AND THE SHOW'S NETWORK, FOX, AREN'T COMMENTING.

BUT THIS MORNING THEIR LAWYER TELLS ABC NEWS "It is an issue for the Courts.

"

Shirley Halperin/Hollywood Reporter it is kind of interesting to note that

of all the

people who literally were taken off of the program, they have been all

African American.

It is that a coincidence? It's kind of hard to tell.

CONTESTANTS INCLUDING:

NATS Foolish Heart.

FINALIST COREY CLARK -- DISQUALIFIED FROM SEASON TWO AFTER A BATTERY

ARREST AND SEMI-FINALIST JARED ANDREWS -- SENT PACKING OVER AN

ASSAULT CHARGE

NATS I don't need.

PRODUCERS ALSO BOOTED THE BRITTENUM TWINS AFTER IDENTITY THEFT

CHARGES SURFACED

NATS be afraid.

AND SEASON NINE'S CHRIS GOLIGHTLY WAS DISQUALIFIED AFTER QUESTIONS

OVER WHETHER HE WAS STILL TIED TO A BOY BAND.

Melinda Doolittle/Former Contestant I really cannot recall anytime on the

show where I felt discriminated against.

SEASON SIX FINALIST MELINDA DOOLITTLE SAYS THE ONE THING AMERICAN IDOL

ISN'T IS RACIST.

THREE OF THE SHOW'S PAST WINNERS ARE BLACK. OTHER PAST CONTESTANTS

SAY SINGERS ON IDOL ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ARRESTS.

GFX

SEASON FOUR'S Vonzell Solomon TELLS ABC NEWS IN A STATEMENT:

I was clearly informed of all grounds for disqualifications stated in our

contracts.

Idol has changed my life for the better

Melinda Doolittle/Former Contestant I didn't feel like there was any special

attention given to

someone because of race.so I really can't see where this is coming from.

BUT WHERE IT MAY BE HEADED? TO A COURTROOM. THE GROUP REPORTEDLY

PLANS TO SUE. Return to index of stories...


GMA AMERICAN IDOL RACIST?-ONCAM


THAT WAS CECILIA VEGA REPORTING.

IDOL EXECUTIVE PRODUCER NIGEL LYTHGOE SAYS --

THE ALLEGATIONS ARE "RIDICULOUS.

AND THAT THE SHOW HAS HAD FANTASTIC TALENT --

FROM CONTESTANTS OF ALL RACES. Return to index of stories...


STORM WARN GENERIC CLIP-CLIP


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CROSSTALK-CAM 9 WX EST


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FORECAST-WX WALL


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.

SHORT-TERM WEATHER STORY WILL FOCUS ON WARMING TEMPS AS WE REACH THE MID 80S FOR THE NEXT FEW AFTERNOONS!

THE NEXT COLD FRONT COMES THURSDAY MORNING, BRINGING A LITTLE RAIN AND THEN SOME COOLER WEATHER.

DAYTIME HIGHS BY THE END OF THE WEEK WILL ONLY BE IN THE LOW TO MID 70S, AND OVERNIGHT LOWS WILL GET BACK INTO THE 50S Return to index of stories...


GMA FLIGHT FRIGHT-ONCAM


A PLANE CATCHING FIRE IN MIDFLIGHT.

MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED PASSENGERS ON BOARD.

INVESTIGATORS ARE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT -- IF A BOLT OF LIGHTNING IS TO BLAME.

JIM AVILA HAS SCARE -- CAUGHT ON CAMERA -- Return to index of stories...


GMA FLIGHT FRIGHT-PKG


SCRIPT:

SPARKS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. NOT WHAT YOU WANT TO SEE OUT YOUR JETLINER

WINDOW AT 30 THOUSAND FEET. THE MASSIVE FLASHES -- SEEN IN THIS VIDEO THAT

WENT VIRAL LAST WEEK -- WERE ORIGINALLY REPORTED AS A LIGHTNING STRIKE FIRE.

. ANOTHER CAMERA CATCHES THE FLAMING PLANE AS IT STREAKS ACROSS THE NIGHT

SKY OVER TURKEY.

BACK ON BOARD. PASSENGERS ARE WARNED OF TURBULENCE.

THEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT.

SOT NAT SOUND

BUT THE TURKISH AIRLINE PILOTS NEVER LOSE CONTROL OF THE FLIGHT AND LAND

SAFELY.

LIGHTNING STRIKES ARE ACTUALLY NOT UNCOMMON. THIS EMIRATES AIRBUS A380 WAS

HIT BACK IN MAY OF 2011.

THAT SAME SPRING. A UNITED JET FROM SAN FRANCISCO TO LONDON

PILOT NATS: WE HAD A LIGHTING STRIKE AND WHAT IT DID IT TRIGGERED A BUNCH

OF THE OXYGEN MASKS

THAT PLANE LANDED SAFELY. AS DID A JETBLUE FLIGHT IN 2011 THAT TOOK OFF

FROM TAMPA.

PILOT NATS: WE'VE BEEN STRUCK BY LIGHTING TWICE. THREES A SMELL OF SMOKE

IN FACT, AVIATION EXPERTS SAY EVERY AIRLINER IN THE SKY IS HIT ON AVERAGE

ONCE A YEAR. THE CHANCES OF BEING HIT IN THE AIR ARE ACTUALLY 500 TIMES

MORE LIKELY THAN ON THE GROUND

NANCE SOT: JET AIRLINERS ARE DESIGNED TO BE HIT BY LIGHTNING IN THE AIR AND

, IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. THEY SIMPLY ABSORB IT BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT

GROUNDED

AVIATION EXPERT JOHN NANCE SAYS THIS ENGINE FIRE. IS UNLIKELY TO HAVE

BEEN CAUSED BY LIGHTNING.

NANCE SOT: THERE'S ALMOST NO LIKELIHOOD THAT A LIGHTNING STRIKE COULD HAVE

CREATED THE PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE DISINTEGRATING IN FLIGHT. Return to index of stories...


GMA FLIGHT FRIGHT-ONCAM


THAT WAS JIM AVILA REPORTING.

THE PLANE DID LANDED SAFELY.

AND NOBODY WAS INJURED. Return to index of stories...


JESUS STOPS HOME INVASION-SS VO


A JEWELRY PARTY IN LAKE CITY.

TURNED INTO A STAND-OFF WITH AN ARMED ROBBER.

BUT THE VICTIMS CALLED ON A HIGHER POWER FOR SOME HELP.

WITNESSES SAY THIS MAN WALKED RIGHT INTO A HOME --

WHERE MORE THAN A DOZEN WOMEN WERE SELLING JEWELRY.

THEY THOUGHT HE WAS HOLDING A FAKE GUN,

AS PART OF A PRANK.

BUT WHEN THEY REALIZED THE GUN WAS REAL --

THEY STARTED SHOUTING AT HIM TO GET OUT.

ALL IN THE NAME OF JESUS. Return to index of stories...


JESUS STOPS HOME INVASION-SOTVO


and i just stood up and said in the name of jesus, get out of my house!, and he said im going to shoot someone if you don;t do what i say and i just repeated it again, and as i did the ladies started chanting jesus, jesus, jesus

THE WOMEN SAYS THE ROBBER WAS STUNNED.

AND RAN OUT OF THE HOUSE!

OFFICERS SAY HE LATER TRIED TO ROB A 62-YEAR-OLD WOMAN AT THE A-T-M.

BUT POLICE EVENTUALLY CAUGHT UP WITH HIM. Return to index of stories...


MAN MAKES 75K SHOT-VO


A FLORIDA MAN LANDS A SHOT OF A LIFE TIME.

ITS SOMETHING YOU HAVE TO SEE TO BELIEVE.

TAKE A LOOK!

HE WINDS UP FOR THE SHOT. AND SWISH

THAT WAS MICHAEL DRYSCH IN MIAMI -- FRIDAY NIGHT.

THE CROWD WENT WILD AND SO DID LEBRON JAMES.

TACKLING DRYSCH RIGHT ON THE COURT IN CELEBRATION.

A MIAMI HEAT FAN SINKS AN AMAZING BASKET WORTH A COOL 75-THOUSAND DOLLARS.

THAT'S IN MIAMI FRIDAY NIGHT.

THE CROWD WENT WILD AND SO DID LEBRON JAMES. TACKLING THE GUY RIGHT ON THE COURT IN CELEBRATION.

IT WAS PART OF A CONTEST BY A LIP BALM COMPANY. Return to index of stories...


MAN MAKES 75K SHOT-SOTVO


How many times did you make while you were practicing? That's not easy.

Maybe once, I think.

OH AND BY THE WAY.

THAT SHOT WAS WORTH A COOL 75-THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR DRYSCH.

IT WAS PART OF A CONTEST BY A LIP BALM COMPANY. Return to index of stories...


SANIBEL TILLING LIGHTHOUSE-OC


A HEADS UP IF YOU'RE HEADING TO SANIBEL ISLAND.

TODAY -- CREWS BEGIN TILLING LIGHTHOUSE BEACH.

TO GET THE SAND READY FOR TURTLE NESTING SEASON.

SO YOU'RE URGED TO CHOOSE A *DIFFERENT LOCATION --

FOR ANY BEACH TRIPS.

SOME OTHER OPTIONS ON SAIBEL --

ALGIERS BEACH.

TARPON BAY.

AND BOWMANS BEACH.

THOSE WON'T BE AFFECTED. Return to index of stories...


TEASE FIVE-ONCAM


WE'VE GOT A FINAL LOOK AT YOUR TOP STORIES.

AND YOUR STORM WARN SEVEN FORECAST.

PLUS -- THE BIGGEST STARS IN HOLLYWOOD.

HONOR EACH OTHER.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT,

WE HAVE HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SAG AWARDS. Return to index of stories...


TZ5 A-VO


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FINAL CHECK OF STOCKS-SAT 3 FULL


AND HERE'S A FINAL CHECK OF THE MARKETS THIS MORNING-- Return to index of stories...


SAG AWARDS WRAP UP-VO


THE BIGGEST STARS IN HOLLYWOOD. HONORED EACH OTHER LAST NIGHT.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT --

WE HAVE HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS.

AND THE ACTOR GOES TO. ARGO

BEN AFFLECT DIRECTED "ARGO" WON THE TOP PRIZE.

"OUTSTANDING ENSEMBLE IN A MOTION PICTURE."

MANY THOUGHT LINCOLN WOULD GET THAT ONE.

OTHER BIG WINNERS --

ANNE HATHEWAY FOR LES MIS.

AND A-B-C'S "MODERN FAMILY."

OTHER WINNERS --

CLAIRE DANES, JENNIFER LAWRENCE, AND DANIEL DAY LEWIS. Return to index of stories...


BUBBA THE LOVE SPONGE TRIAL-VO


THE DEFAMATION TRAIL FOR SHOCK JOCK "BUBBA THE LOVE SPONGE".

STARTS BACK UP IN TAMPA TODAY.

BUT THE TRIAL TOOK A *VERY STRANGE TURN FRIDAY.

ATTORNEYS ACCUSED BUBBA'S LAWYERS --

OF FRAMING A LAWYER ON THEIR TEAM.

THEY SAY A PARALEGAL WENT INTO A TAMPA BAR.

SAW ONE OF THEIR ATTORNEYS DRINKING.

THEN ASKED HIM TO MOVE *HER* CAR --

*KNOWING HE'D GET A D-U-I!

THEY ALSO ACCUSE BUBBA'S TEAM OF USING THAT TIME.

TO TAKE CONFIDENTIAL TRIAL INFORMATION FROM THAT ATTORNEY'S CAR.

THEY'RE NOW ASKING FOR A MISTRIAL. Return to index of stories...


FACEBOOK SETTLEMENT-VO


A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FOR 20 MILLION DOLLARS AGAINST FACEBOOK.

IS SETTLED.

YOU MAY HAVE GOTTEN AN E-MAIL ABOUT THIS.

AND IT'S *NOT A SCAM.

MILLIONS OF FACEBOOK USERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A *SMALL SHARE.

BECAUSE OF THE NUMBER OF USERS AFFECTED,

THE HIGHEST PAYOUT IS ONLY TEN DOLLARS.

THE SUIT STEMS FROM FACEBOOK PLACING USERS IN "SPONSORED STORY" ADS.

BASED ON THINGS THEY "LIKED." Return to index of stories...


CHRIS BROWN UNDER INVESTIGATIION-VO


SINGER CHRIS BROWN FACES *ANOTHER CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION.

THIS TIME--

OVER A PARKING SPACE.

WITNESSES SAY BROWN PUNCHED ANOTHER MAN SUNDAY EVENING.

THE PUNCH STARTED A BRIEF FIGHT BETWEEN SIX MEN --- INCLUDING MEMBERS OF BROWN'S ENTOURAGE.

NOW-- THE L-A COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT IS INVESTIGATING HIM FOR BATTERY. Return to index of stories...


TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIPTOPS


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TS1) MCGREGOR AX-VOTOPS


NEW THIS MORNING

POLICE RELEASE THE NAMES OF THOSE INVOLVED IN A DEADLY CRASH OVERNIGHT IN FORT MYERS.

THEY TELL US 50 YEAR OLD PAUL POMBIER LOST CONTROL ALONG MCGREGOR BOULEVARD AROUND 3 THIS MORNING AND HIT A PALM TREE.

HE WAS TAKEN TO LEE MEMORIAL.

WE ARE WORKING TO GET AN UPDATE ON HIS CONDITION.

A PASSENGER, 25 YEAR OLD TIFFANY THOMAS, DIED ON SCENE.

POLICE TELL US BOTH ALCOHOL AND SPEED PLAYED A ROLE IN THE CRASH. Return to index of stories...


TS2) MOBILE SHOOTING-WIPE SS-VO


DEPUTIES HAVE MADE AN ARREST IN A SHOOTING AT A LEE COUNTY GAS STATION.

22 YEAR OLD MUSTARRI ANDRE FACES CHARGES OF AGGRAVATED BATTERY WITH A DEADLY WEAPON.

THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE TELLS US THEY TOOK HIM INTO CUSTODY EARLIER THIS MORNING.

THE SHOOTING HAPPENED EARLY SUNDAY MORNING AT THIS MOBIL GAS STATION ON GLADIOLUS, NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF MCGREGOR AND SAN CARLOS BOULEVARD.

ONE MAN WAS SHOT AND TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL.

WE ARE STILL WAITING FOR AN UPDATE ON HIS CONDITION. Return to index of stories...


TS3) PUNTA GORDA STABBING-VOTOPS-SS


A PUNTA GORDA MAN FACES ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGES THIS MORNING.

ACCUSED OF STABBING A WOMAN *SEVERAL TIMES.

INVESTIGATORS SAY 19-YEAR-OLD MICHAEL SEE STABBED A WOMAN --

IN THE FACE AND NECK,

THEN RAN AWAY.

BUT POLICE ARRESTED HIM SEVERAL HOURS LATER.

THE VICTIM HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED. Return to index of stories...


TS4) IMMIGRATION REFORM-VOTOPS


CONGRESS IS HOPING TO REACH ACROSS BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE FOR AN AGREEMENT.

AS IMMIGRATION MAKES ITS WAY BACK TO THE FORE FRONT.

ON CAPITOL HILL. A BIPARTISAN GROUP OF LAWMAKERS IS ABOUT TO UNVEIL ITS OWN PLAN.

IT'S SUPPOSE TO BE A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH --

THAT APPROACH FEATURES A PATH TO CITIZENSHIP FOR IMMIGRANTS LIVING ILLEGALLY IN THIS COUNTRY. Return to index of stories...


FINAL WEATHER-WX GFX


Short-term weather story will focus on warming temps as we reach the mid 80s for the next few afternoons!

The next cold front comes Thursday morning, bringing a little rain and then some cooler weather.

Daytime highs by the end of the week will only be in the low to mid 70s, and overnight lows will get back into the 50s Return to index of stories...


CLOSE-2SH-AWS ANI


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