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It's hard for an adult to understand a loss, it's even harder for a teenager and they've lost a friend.
FOR THE THIRD TIME IN THREE MONTHS--
IMMOKALEE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE FORCED TO DEAL WITH TRAGEDY.
THEIR 16-YEAR OLD CLASSMATE SHOT AND KILLED.
TONIGHT ABC 7 UNCOVERS NEW INFORMATION--
INCLUDING WHY THAT BULLET MAY HAVE BEEN MEANT FOR SOMEONE ELSE.
PLUS--
"I mean, this guy was bouncing off houses. He ended up on a roof.
"It's just outrageous.
OUTRAGEOUS--
CRAZY--
UNBELIEVABLE--
AND THANKFULLY, NOBODY WAS SERIOUSLY HURT.
SO HOW DID THIS DRIVER END UP ON THE ROOF?
NEED A BREAK?
ABC 7'S SMART SHOPPER HAS IT--
SHE SHOWS YOU HOW TO GET FREE STUFF AND GREAT DEALS EACH DAY OF THE WEEK.
AND--
She may get knocked down, but Jennifer will pick herself up
RIGHT NOW AT 5--
ABC 7 SITS DOWN WITH JENNIFER LAWRENCE'S SOUTHWEST FLORIDA GRANDPARENTS--
THEY TALK ABOUT THIS FALL--
AND THE STEADY RISE OF ONE OF HOLLYWOOD'S BIGGEST STARS.
WEATHER IS COMING UP.
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A 16 YEAR OLD GIRL SHOT AND KILLED THIS WEEKEND.
TONIGHT AT FIVE. A MAN IS CHARGED FOR HER MURDER.
ABC7 IS BRINGING YOU NEW VIDEO TONIGHT OF HENRY BRUNSON APPEARING IN COURT.
A JUDGE REFUSED HIM BOND.
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THE SHOOTING HAPPENED IN THE PARKING LOT OF ALE HOUSE IN FORT MYERS SATURDAY NIGHT.
ABC7'S MEAGHAN SMITH BEGINS OUR TEAM COVERAGE TONIGHT.
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the 16 year-old's friends drove her straight to the hospital after she was shot in the face. but it was too late for kanasha isaac, who is from immokalee. fort myers police are releasing new details- they say saturday night, the teen was leaving miller's ale house on colonial boulevard with her friends after finishing dinner. they all got into the car. that's when officers say another car pulled up, blocking them in their parking spot. detectives say 24 year-old henry brunson began firing away, before taking off. kanasha's friends looked over and realized she'd been shot. officers tell us someone in the car immediately recognized brunson, as someone they've known for years.
police arrested him at his dunbar home the next morning. they're still investigating if the bullets were meant for kanasha or someone else in the car.
*take sot*
capt jim mulligan, fmpd
36:33 "it's still very preliminary- we've established probable cause for the arrest- the judge has agreed and held him with bond. so, that's what we're going with and the investigation continues."
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CONTINUING OUR TEAM COVERAGE TONIGHT --
THE TEENAGER SHOT AND KILLED WENT TO SCHOOL AT IMMOKALEE HIGH SCHOOL.
ABC7'S KELLY CRESWELL FOUND OUT CRISIS COUNSELORS WERE THERE --
HELPING STUDENTS DEAL WITH THE LOSS OF A CLASSMATE THEY SPENT THE DAY REMEMBERING.
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The principal tells us the school district crisis team along with school
counselors visited the classrooms of Kanasha Isaac today. Sixteen year
old Kanasha was a well-known sophomore here at immokalee high school. We
talked with several students who knew Kanasha and say she was friendly
and outgoing. Among 14- hundred students, the principal days Kanasha
stood out as a fun and energetic girl who was always smiling. She says
that smile will be missed.
Take sound
Dr. Mary Murray, Immokalee High School Principal
"I've talked to several counselors and psychologists and then talked to
a number of students as well. They're hurting. It's their friend. It's
hard for an adult to understand a loss, it's even harder for a teenager
and they've lost a friend.
KELLY CRESWELL, ABC7.
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THIS SCHOOL HAS ALREADY DEALT WITH THE DEATHS OF STUDENTS EARLIER THIS SCHOOL YEAR.
IN DECEMBER, COBY DELEON SHOT HIS GIRLFRIEND NATALIA TREJO.
THEN DELEON SHOT HIMSELF.
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ALSO IN COURT TODAY.A MAN ACCUSED OF OPENING FIRE AS OFFICERS ARRIVED AT A FORT MYERS BAR.
A JUDGE SET BAIL FOR TONY JAMES AT 150 THOUSAND DOLLARS.
THE INCIDENT STARTED EARLY SATURDAY MORNING AT THE SPHINX HOOKA LOUNGE.
POLICE RESPONDED TO A CROWD OF PEOPLE HANGING OUT.
AFTER THEY GOT THERE, SHOTS WERE FIRED.
NO ONE WAS HURT.
OFFICERS FOUND A HANDGUN AND BULLET CASINGS NEAR THE VEHICLE
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AN 11-YEAR-OLD GIRL ACCUSED OF TRYING TO SET HER NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE ON FIRE IS BACK HOME TONIGHT.
AALIYAH FOSTER WAS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY SATURDAY.
BUT, AT A DETENTION HEARING YESTERDAY, THE JUDGE ORDERED HER TO 21 DAYS OF HOME DETENTION.
THE GIRL IS ACCUSED OF TRYING TO SET MARIE WATSON'S NORTH FORT MYERS HOUSE ON FIRE.
WATSON'S NEIGHBOR CALLED POLICE AFTER SHE FOUND A PIECE OF PAPER ON FIRE.
IT WAS SET UP AGAINST WATSON'S DOOR WITH A BOX OF MATCHES.
TWO WITNESSES TOLD DEPUTIES THEY SAW THE 11-YEAR-OLD WALKING AWAY FROM the HOUSE.
WATSON SAYS FOSTER WAS MAD SHE WOULDN'T LET HER PLAY WITH HER GRANDDAUGHTER.
AALIYAH FOSTER IS FACING FIRST DEGREE FELONY CHARGES.
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BREAKING NEWS,
STOCKS DROPPED TODAY AS ELECTIONS IN ITALY SPARKED CONCERNS THAT A DIVIDED PARLIAMENT COULD DISRUPT THE COUNTRY'S FISCAL REFORMS AND THE EURO ZONE'S STABILITY.
THAT CAUSED THE DOW TO LOSE 216 POINTS.
THE S&P 500 DROPPED 27 POINTS.MARKING THE WORST DECLINE SINCE NOVEMBER.
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PART OF THE REASON THE DOW FELL TODAY --
PEOPLE ARE VERY WORRIED ABOUT WHAT SOME CALL AN ECONOMIC ARMAGEDDON LOOMING JUST FOUR DAYS AWAY.
IT'S THE SEQUESTER.
AND IT'S 85-BILLION-DOLLARS IN AUTOMATIC, ACROSS-THE-BOARD BUDGET CUTS.
THEY KICK IN FRIDAY UNLESS LAWMAKERS REACH A BUDGET DEAL.
ABC'S KAREN TRAVERS SPENT THE DAY FINDING OUT WHAT PROGRESS OUR LAWMAKERS ACTUALLY MADE TO AVERT THE CRISIS.
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CONGRESS HAS A MAJOR DEADLINE LOOMING ON FRIDAYAND PRESIDENT OBAMA
SAID TODAY IT'S TIME TO PUT POLITICS ASIDE.
at some point we've got to do some governing.
IF LAWMAKERS DONT COME UP WITH AN ALTERNATIVE PLAN85 BILLION DOLLARS IN
AUTOMATIC BUDGET CUTS WILL GO INTO EFFECT.
TODAY AT THE WHITE HOUSE, PRESIDENT OBAMA ASKED THE NATION'S GOVERNORS TO
PUT PRESSURE ON THEIR STATE'S REPRESENTATIVES IN WASHINGTON.
Congress should not allow arbitrary sequester cuts to go through and hurt
our economy, slow our recovery. There's got to be a better way.
Now's the time to cut spending. It can be done without jeopardizing the
economy, it can be done without jeopardizing critical services.
LAWMAKERS CAN'T SEEM TO AGREE ON MUCH THESE DAYS- EXCEPT THAT THE CUTS ARE
BASICALLY INEVITABLE.
BUT THE PRESIDENT SAID - NOT SO FAST.
These cuts do not have to happen. Congress can turn them off any time with
just a little bit of compromise.
EXPECT THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION TO KEEP UP ITS STEADY DRUMBEAT ON THE DIRE
CONSEQUENCES:
disruptive and destructive to our nation's security and economy.
THE WHITE HOUSE SAYS THERE WILL BE CUTS TO EDUCATION PROGRAMSFEWER FEDERAL
MEAT INSPECTORSAND TRAVEL DISRUPTIONS BECAUSE OF FURLOUGHS OF AIRPORT
WORKERS.
it's already a two hour wait- suggested that you arrive at the airport two
hours early.what's it going to be now? Is it going to be 3 hours early?
O/C CLOSE: HOUSE SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER SOMETHING SOMETHING
KAREN TRAVERS ABC NEWS WASHINGTON.
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FROM YOUR FOOD, YOUR HEALTH, TO YOUR EDUCATION - NEARLY EVERY ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE WILL BE AFFECTED BY THE GOVERNMENT SEQUESTRATION.
THE STATE OF FLORIDA WOULD LOSE MORE THAN 54 MILLION DOLLARS IN FUNDING FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION.
ON TOP OF THAT - LOCAL PROGRAMS LIKE LEE COUNTY'S HEAD START COULD BE ELIMINATED.
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IT COULD ALSO IMPACT THE FORT MYERS POLICE DEPARTMENT.
THEY TELLS US EACH YEAR - THEY APPLY FOR A FEDERAL GRANT UPWARD OF 100-THOUSAND DOLLARS.
THE MONEY HELPS PAY FOR EQUIPMENT THEIR INVESTIGATORS USE IN THE FIELD.
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THE F-D-A AND U-S-D-A WOULD ALSO BE IMPACTED.
BOTH WOULD CUT DOWN ON THE NUMBER OF INSPECTIONS.
ABC7 SPOKE WITH TRICO SHRIMP COMPANY AT FORT MYERS BEACH.
WITH SO MUCH IMPORTED SEAFOOD- THEY LOBBY FOR MORE INSPECTIONS AND HARSHER STANDARDS.
SHRIMPERS SAY THE CUTS HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO HURT THE FOOD INDUSTRY AS A WHOLE.
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PAGE FIELD IS ONE OF THREE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AIRPORTS THAT COULD LOSE ITS CONTROL TOWER OPERATIONS BECAUSE OF SEQUESTRATION.
NAPLES MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AND PUNTA GORDA AIRPORT ARE THE OTHER TWO.
IF THE SEQUESTER HAPPENS, THE F-A-A WILL START SHUTTING DOWN TOWERS APRIL 1ST.
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BREAKING NEWS,
RIGHT NOW, FORT MYERS OFFICERS ARE ON THE SCENE OF A BANK ROBBERY.
IT HAPPENED LESS THAN 20 MINUTES AGO AT FIFTH THIRD BANK AT SUMMERLIN AND BOYSCOUT..
THE ROBBER IS ON THE RUN.
THERE IS AN ACTIVE SCENE.
STAY WITH ABC7 ON AIR AND ONLINE FOR THE LATEST ON THIS BANK ROBBERY.
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A TRIAL INVOLVING THE 2010 OIL SPILL IN THE GULF OF MEXICO IS NOW UNDERWAY IN NEW ORLEANS.
SEVERAL PROTESTORS HELD SIGNS OUTSIDE THE COURTHOUSE DEMANDING BP TO PAY FOR THE SPILL.
THE TRIAL IS SUPPOSE TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE BLOWNOUT WELL AND ASSIGN PERCENTAGES OF FAULT TO THE COMPANIES INVOLVED.
ELEVEN WORKERS DIED WHEN THE DEEPWATER HORIZON RIG EXPLODED.
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THE I-R-S AND THE F-B-I ARE INVESTIGATING A COMPANY WITH SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TIES TONIGHT.
THOSE AGENCIES RAIDED "SERVICE PROVIDER GROUP'S" HEADQUARTERS IN TENNESSEE LAST WEEK.
THE COMPANY ALSO HAS AN OFFICE IN PUNTA GORDA.
A REP FROM THE COMPANY SAYS NO ACCOUNTS IN OUR AREA HAVE BEEN SEIZED OR FROZEN BECAUSE OF THE INVESTIGATION.
SERVICE PROVIDER GROUP PROVIDES PAYROLL TAX, INSURANCE AND BENEFIT COVERAGE TO A VARIETY OF BUSINESSES IN THE AREA.
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CAPE CORAL CHARTER SCHOOLS WANT THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TO WRITE THEM A THREE-MILLION DOLLAR CHECK EVERY YEAR -- FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE.
TONIGHT, THEY'RE TAKING THEIR CASE TO CITY LEADERS.
CAPE CHARTER SCHOOL'S TOP BOSS, DOCTOR LEE BUSH, ARGUES THE DISTRICT SHOULD SHARE MORE OF ITS PROPERTY TAX REVENUE WITH THE SMALL SCHOOL SYSTEM.
HE SAYS THE CHARTER SCHOOLS CAN'T COUNT ON STATE FUNDING IN THE FUTURE -- AND NEEDS THE CASH TO PAY OFF DEBT.
BOARD MEMBERS STRONGLY DISAGREE.
THEY TELL US THERE'S LITTLE MONEY TO GO AROUND, AND THEY MUST SUPPORT THE ENTIRE COUNTY.
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NEW AT 5 --
YOU CAN EXPECT A CHANGE STARTING NEXT MONDAY IF YOU'RE VISITING A PATIENT AT LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.
TODAY --
WE GOT A LOOK AT THE FAST PASS I-D SYSTEM.
IT'S INSTALLED AT THE THREE PUBLIC ENTRANCES AT LEE MEMORIAL.
HERE'S HOW IT WILL WORK.
WHEN YOU ENTER, THEY'LL ASK YOU FOR A GOVERNMENT ISSUED I-D OR A PASSPORT.
THAT WOULD INCLUDE YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE.
THEN YOU'LL HAVE YOUR PICTURE TAKEN.
AND A PHOTO BADGE IS PRINTED WITH YOUR INFORMATION AND WHERE YOU'RE GOING.
THE BADGES ARE GOOD FOR JUST ONE DAY.
THE WHOLE IDEA -- STRENGTHEN SECURITY AT THE HOSPITAL.
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A COLLIER COUNTY MAN ALMOST LOST HIS LIFE AND AFTER A SWAMP BUGGY CRASH
THIS IS VIDEO OF THE WRECK FROM LAST MONTH.
YOU CAN SEE GLEN CHESSERS ORANGE BUGGY FLIP DURING A RACE AT THE FLORIDA SPORTS PARK.
CHESSER WAS TRAPPED UPSIDE DOWN IN THE MUD, UNABLE TO BREATHE.
HE TELLS ABC7 HE THOUGHT HE WAS GOING TO DIE IN FRONT OF HIS GRANDCHILDREN WHO WATCHED FROM THE STANDS.
THE WRECK SEVERED HIS LEFT HAND, BUT DOCTORS RE-ATTACHED IT.
HE COULD STILL LOSE IT.
COMING UP ON ABC7 NEWS AT SIX. HEAR CHESSER TELL ABC7 EXACTLY HOW IT HAPPENED.
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A PLAN FOR DREDGING AT CLAM PASS IN COLLIER COUNTY IS MOVING FORWARD.
THE PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION SIGNED A CONTRACT FRIDAY FOR 200-THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF EMERGENCY WORK WITH KYLE CONSTRUCTION.
THE CHANNEL NEEDS TO BE DREDGED TO KEEP MANGROVES AND WILDLIFE IN THE AREA FROM DYING OFF.
PROJECT MANAGERS STILL NEED A FEDERAL PERMIT FROM THE ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS TO START DIGGING.
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"It's a challenge we love challenges"
WE CHALLENGED ABC7'S SMART SHOPPER TO FIND YOU NEXT TO NOTHING DEALS.
THE HOBBIES OUT THERE THAT YOU CAN PICK UP. AND PAY NEARLY NOTHING.
PLUS - IT SEEMS TO BE THE BIGGEST PROBLEM FOR BABIES AND TODDLERS.
EAR INFECTIONS!
TONIGHT. WHETHER ANTIBIOTICS ARE THE RIGHT CHOICE.
WEATHER IS COMING UP.
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ANOTHER MAJOR WINTER STORM IS BRINGING SNOW AND HIGH WINDS TO PARTS OF THE CENTRAL PLAINS.
WICHITA, KANSAS IS STILL DIGGING OUT AFTER A STORM LAST WEEK.
THAT DUMPED A FOOT OF SNOW IN SOME AREAS.
FORECASTER SAY THE COULD AN EXTRA 13 INCHES FROM THIS NEW STOM
UP TO 18 INCHES COULD FALL NEAR AMARILLO, TEXAS.
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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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FEW SHOWERS TOMORROW
The spring-like warmth we've enjoyed will soon come to an end this week as a cold front slides into Southwest Florida tomorrow afternoon.
We'll start Tuesday off with temperatures near 70. Areas of dense fog will be an issue again as sea fog moves on shore. So visibility will be low at times in the morning. This is happening because we have such a warm and humid air mass riding over the cool Gulf waters in advance of our cold front.
As we start heading into the afternoon hours our front will begin to traverse the area and give us added cloud cover mixed with a few showers. Highs will be just above 80 degrees.
So as you can see Tuesday will be much different than the past few days. In fact, cloudy skies and a few showers may even carry over into Wednesday before the front makes its final push through our area by Thursday.
This sets the stage for the rest of the week…
Once the front clears Southwest Florida temperatures will take a dive. Daytime highs Thursday will comfortably reach the mid 70s, Friday the low 70s, and by Saturday there's a chance we won't make it out of the 60s. Our overnight temperatures will also spend several nights on the cool side with 50s and 40s possible by the weekend.
Often times after a cold front moves in it only takes a couple days before our weather starts warming back up, but this might not be the case this go around. Computer models are suggesting a big shift in the weather pattern through the first 7-10 days of March where temperatures will stay cooler than average, meaning it might not be until mid March before the spring break weather makes it back to Southwest Florida.
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*FREE* IS ALWAYS THE BEST PRICE WHEN YOU'RE SHOPPING!
AND TONIGHT --
ABC 7'S SMARTS SHOPPER NINA MOINI IS GOING TO HELP YOU FOUND.
SHE'S UNCOVERING NEXT-TO-NOTHING DEALS AROUND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
NINA --
WHAT'D YOU FIND?
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FROM PICKING UP A NEW HOBBY TO BOOKING A TRIP-
I FOUND OUT THERE ARE HUGE SAVINGS OUT THERE, SOME OF THEM ABSOLUTELY FREE.
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PACKAGE-
NATS - DANCING
STEPPING INTO A NEW HOBBY WAS AN EASY CHOICE FOR STEPHAN MARCUS AND MARQUETTA KERNICK.
05:25:10 2
"It's a challenge we love challenges"
THE FORT MYERS COUPLE SAYS DANCE CLASSES AT DANCE SERGIO HAVE BROUGHT THEM CLOSER.
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"Exercise. We've learned to get along better"
NATS - DANCE
THEIR TEACHER SERGIO MOYA SAYS HE OFFERS ONE FREE CLASS FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN DANCE - BUT AFRAID TO TAKE THE FIRST LEAP.
HE OFFERS LESSONS IN EVERYTHING FROM TANPGO, TO SALSA TO SWING.
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"In our school you can buy one lesson at a time or 10."
BUYING 10 LESSONS WILL GET YOU A 50 DOLLAR DISCOUNT AND PLENTY OF TRIES TO PERFECT YOUR MOVES.
NATS - AIRPLANE
SENIORS CAN ALSO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF MAJOR DISCOUNTS THROUGH CERTAIN AIRLINES.
AMERICAN AND SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ARE AMONG THE FEW BIG-NAME AIRLINES STILL OFFERING SENIOR DISCOUNTS UP TO 20 PERCENT IN SOME CASES.
05:23:44 3
"We always end things thinking with we know there is more."
NOW THE DANCING DUO IS VENTURING OUT MORE THAN EVER-
WITH GREATER INCENTIVES TO TRY SOMETHING NEW.
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SENIIORS CAN GET FREEBIES AND DISCOUNTS EVERYDAY OF THE WEEK.
A LOT OF RESTAURANTS OFFER FREE COFFEE WITH A MEAL.
HALLMARK AND GOODWILL WILL KNOCK OFF TEN PERCENT ON PURCHASES CERTAIN DAYS OF THE WEEK.
AND VERIZON HAS A MONTHLY PLAN FOR JUST THIRTY BUCKS.
I'VE COMPILED A LIST--
IT'S ON OUR WEBSITE, ABC DASH SEVEN DOT COM, CLICK ON SMART SHOPPER.
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IN ABC 7'S HEALTHY LIVING TONIGHT---
IT'S BEING CALLED A GAME CHANGER FOR POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN.
THE US PREVENTIVE SERVICES TASK FORCE ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN SHOULD *NOT TAKE CALCIUM AND VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENTS TO BOOST THEIR BONE HEALTH AND PREVENT FRACTURES
THEY COULD NOT FIND ENOUGH EVIDENCE TO RECOMMEND TAKING HIGH DOSES OF THE SUPPLEMENTS.
THEY ALSO FOUND THAT THAT POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN SHOULD NOT TAKE LOW DOSES OF THE PILLS.
STUDIES SHOWED NO BENEFIT AND AN INCREASED RISK FOR KIDNEY STONES.
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LISTEN UP PARENTS WITH LITTLE ONES---
THERE ARE NEW GUIDELINES TONIGHT FOR TREATING BABIES AND TODDLERS WITH EAR INFECTIONS.
ACCORDING TO THE JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS--
PARENTS HAVE A CHOICE BETWEEN ANTIBIOTICS OR OBSERVATION IF THE EAR INFECTION IS ONLY ON ONE SIDE AND SYMPTOMS ARE MILD.
BUT, IF THEY ARE BETWEEN THE AGES OF SIX MONTHS AND TWO YEARS--
*AND HAVE A TEMPERATURE OF 102, THE CHILD SHOULD BE GIVEN ANTIBIOTICS.
MANY PARENTS AND SOME DOCTORS AVOIDED THE MEDICATION BECAUSE OF SIDE EFFECTS LIKE DIARRHEA AND MEDICINE RESISTANT BACTERIA.
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NEW AT 5 --
WHISTLING GOT A MAN FROM PORTLAND, MAN IN TROUBLE WITH THE LAW.
nats of whistling.
COPS CITED ROBERT SMITH SEVERAL TIMES FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT.
SEVERAL BUSINESSES COMPLAINED HIS "LOUD WHISTLING" DRIVES AWAY CUSTOMERS.
SMITH PLEADED GUILTY.
AS PART OF HIS DEAL --
HE CAN WHISTLE, BUT HE CAN'T LINGER IN ONE SPOT.
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SOT -- First Lady / "argo".
SOT -- Jennifer Lawrence, Best Actress Winner / "Oh my God!" 1
SOT -- Jack Nicholson, Actor / You did such a beautiful job. Thank you!"
THE A-LISTERS MADE IT THROUGH HOLLYWOOD'S BIGGEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR ON ABC7.
WE SHOW YOU THE HIGHLIGHTS.AND WHAT HAPPENED BACKSTAGE DURING THE OSCARS.
CONTROVERSY AND THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.
WHY THE HIGHEST RANKING OFFICIAL IN THE U-K WON'T BE PART OF THE CONCLAVE.
AND THE RULE CHANGE BY THE OUTGOING POPE BENEDICT.
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HOLLYWOOD'S BIGGEST NIGHT IS BEHIND US.
THE 85TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS WAS A NIGHT OF TRIUMPHS, TEARS. WE EVEN SAW A TUMBLE RIGHT HERE ON ABC7.
ABC'S BRANDI HITT SHOWS US THE BEST OSCAR GOLD MOMENTS. THAT YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED.
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THE HEADLINES SAY IT ALL
WITH THE BIGGEST OSCAR MOMENT GOING TO "ARGO."
NATS -
NOT ONLY DID THE *FIRST LADY* ANNOUNCE THE "BEST PICTURE" WINNER.
SOT -- First Lady / "Argo"
EXCITED PRODUCER AND DIRECTOR -- BEN AFFLECK -- GAVE ONE OF THE BIGGEST
SPEECHES OF THE NIGHT.
SOT -- Ben Affleck, Best Picture Winner, "Argo" / "I thank EVERYONE in the
movie. on the movie. worked on the movie. did ANYTHING with this movie
. I want to thank my wife. who I normally don't associate
with Iran." 7
FROM THAT *HIGH*.
TO *THIS FALL*.
NATS -
BEST ACTRESS WINNER -- JENNIFER LAWRENCE -- TOOK A TUMBLE. ACCEPTING HER
OSCAR.
SOT -- Jennifer Lawernce, Best Actress Winner / "You guys are just standing
up because I fell. and that's really embarrassing." 3
BUT LATER. BACK STAGE.
SOT -- Jack Nicholson, Actor / You did such a beautiful job. Thank you!"
2
.JACK NICHOLSON INTRODUCED HIMSELF TO LAWRENCE -- MAKING IT CLEAR -- SHE'S
NOW PART OF HOLLYWOOD'S A-LIST.
SOT -- Jennifer Lawrence, Best Actress Winner / "Oh my God!" 1
SEVERAL OTHER BIG OSCAR MOMENTS. BELONGED TO HOST SETH MACFARLANE.
SOT -- / "Our. Guest." 2
SOME OF HIS PERFORMANCES AND JOKES WERE PRAISED.
SOT -- Seth MacFarlane, Academy Awards Host / "They remember when this town
. was nothing but cocaine trees. as far as the eye can see." 5
OTHERS -- WERE CRITICIZED.
SOT -- / "We saw your boobs." 2
BUT KNOWING THE STAKES WERE HIGH. MACFARLANE BROUGHT WILLIAM SHATNER BACK
FROM THE FUTURE AS -- "CAPTAIN KIRK" -- TO HELP MOCK THE COMEDIAN'S GRITTY
SENSE OF HUMOR.
SOT - William Shatner, Actor / "Your jokes are tasteless. and
inappropriate. and everyone ends up hating you." 4
AND MACFARLANE *IS* GETTING MIXED REVIEWS.
SOT -- David Blaustein, ABC Entertainment Correspondent / "One second he's
Ricky Gervais. the other second he's Donny Osmond. then he's Benny
Goodman. Hollywood needs to grow a thick skin. and I think it's entirely
possible. he will be invited back at some point." 8
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MORE EFFECTIVE THAN MEDICATION.
AND IT CAN CAUSE WEIGHTLOSS.
TONIGHT. THE DIET SWEEPING THE WORLD.
HOW THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET WORKS --
AND WHY DOCTORS ARE PUSHING **YOU** TO TRY IT AND STICK TO IT.
HORSE MEAT FOUND IN IKEA'S FAMOUS SWEDISH MEATBALLS.
WHERE AUTHORITIES FOUND THE TAINTED MEATBALLS.
roger Morrison, visitor/ 2700 its like a needle it's surprising im shocked 2705
A NEW DANGER FROM RED TIDE OFF FORT MYERS BEACH.
HOW DEAD FISH ON SHORE ARE CAUSING MORE THAN BREATHING ISSUES FOR THOSE ON THE SAND.
BUT FIRST - MEET ABC 7'S FACEBOOK WOMAN OF THE DAY.
JENNIFER CONSTANT OF ENGLEWOOD
THANKS FOR WATCHING JENNIFER.
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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OFFICERS ARE STILL INVESTIGATING A BANK ROBBERY AT FIFTH THIRD BANK ON BOYSCOUT AND SUMMERLIN.
JUST BEFORE FIVE THEY SAY A MAN WENT IN.PASSED THE TELLER A NOTE SAYING HE HAD A WEAPON.
HE GOT AWAY WITH CASH.
OFFICERS SAY HE'S A WHITE MALE WITH A TATOO ON THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS NECK.
HE HAD ON A BLUE BASEBALL HAT, LONG HAIR AND A BLUE SWEATER
OFFICERS ARE SEARCHING FOR HIM.
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MAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW AT 530 --
CRISIS COUNSELORS WENT TO IMMOKALEE HIGH SCHOOL TODAY.
THEY HELPED STUDENTS DEAL WITH THE DEATH OF 16-YEAR-OLD KANASHA ISAAC.
SHE WAS SHOT AND KILLED THIS WEEKEND AT AN ALE HOUSE PARKING LOT IN FORT MYERS.
24-YEAR-OLD HENRY BRUNSON IS UNDER ARREST FOR THAT MURDER.
ISAAC IS THE THIRD STUDENT TO DIE THIS YEAR AT IMMOKALEE HIGH.
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IF THERE'S NO DEAL BY FRIDAY, 85-BILLION-DOLLARS IN AUTOMATIC, ACROSS-THE-BOARD BUDGET CUTS WILL GO INTO EFFECT.
THIS WOULD MEAN THE STATE OF FLORIDA WOULD LOSE MORE THAN 54 MILLION DOLLARS IN FUNDING FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION.
FORT MYERS POLICE DEPARTMENT COULD ALSO LOSE A FEDERAL GRANT UPWARD OF 100-THOUSAND DOLLARS.
AND THE F-D-A AND U-S-D-A WOULD HAVE TO CUT DOWN ON THE NUMBER OF INSPECTIONS.
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PROTESTORS SHOWED UP TODAY AT THE TRIAL INVOLVING
THE 2010 OIL SPILL IN THE GULF OF MEXICO.
THE TRIAL IS SUPPOSE TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSES OF BP'S WELL BLOWOUT AND ASSIGN PERCENTAGES OF FAULT TO THE COMPANIES INVOLVED.
ELEVEN WORKERS DIED IN THE EXPLOSION ON THE DEEPWATER HORIZON RIG
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NEW AT 530 --
RED TIDE BLOOM ON FORT MYERS IS CAUSING INJURIES ON THE SAND --
AND IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH BREATHING.
IT HAS EVERYTHING TO DO WITH YOUR FEET AND DEAD FISH.
HI I'M JEFF BUTERA.
AND I'M COURTNEY ROBINSON.
AS ABC7'S LAUREN DISPIRTIO CREWS ARE GETTING MULTIPLE CALLS TO THE BEACH. FROM PEOPLE STEPPING ON BONES. EVEN GETTING BARBED BY DEAD CATFISH.
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MANY OF THE DEAD FISH--LIKELY KILLED BY TOXIC RED TIDE OUT IN THE GULF-- ARE A SALTWATER CATFISH.
THEY HAVE BARBS, AND THAT'S WHAT'S STICKING MANY PEOPLE, WHEN THEY STEP ON THEM.
FMB FIRE RESPONDED TO DOUBLE THE CALLS THIS WEEKEND - ABOUT A DOZEN - FOR PUNCTURE WOUNDS.
IF YOU STEP ON ONE, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
DEAD DECOMPOSING FISH CARRY LOTS OF BACTERIA, THAT COULD CAUSE INFECTION.
COUNTY AND TOWN LEADERS WHO ARE MONITORING WHAT'S HAPPENING EXPECT RED TIDE'S AFFECTS TO CONTINUE HERE-- THAT'S BECAUSE OF THE WIND'S DIRECTION-- PUSHING IT ONSHORE.
AND ITS HAPPENING RIGHT AT THE HEIGHT OF SEASON.
TAKE SOT
Super=Roger Morrison, visitor
2700 its like a needle it's surprising im shocked 2705
22:15 i start getting all kinds of happy people asking me what's going on why theyre coughing why everybody's coughing 2218
most frequent question, can you swim. dept of health says no known hazard to swimming in water during red tid
beefing up clean up crews expected to start early tomorrow picking up dead fish as they come ashore.
lauren d abc7.
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AS HE PREPARES TO STEP DOWN, POPE BENEDICT THE SIXTEENTH IS CHANGING THE RULES TO MAKE FOR A SMOOTH TRANSITION.
ALSO AT 5:30. MORE CONTROVERSY SURROUNDING THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.
JUST OUT.THE HIGHEST RANKING OFFICIAL IN THE UNITED KINGDOM IS STEPPING DOWN AFTER A SCANDAL.
ABC'S NICK SCHIFRIN REPORTS.
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one day after he peered out his window for the final time.
NATS - English "I thank everyone for the many expressions of gratitude."
The pope tried to ensure a Church besieged by scandal won't stay leaderless
for too long.
Benedict the 16th changed the rules for the next conclave. Cardinals can now
elect the new pope immediately after his resignation.
Vatican insiders say it's not a moment too soon. They are fighting claims
Benedict stepped down because of stories of gay priests and blackmail
contained in a confidential dossier.
Today Benedict decreed only the next pope could see the document. meaning
it may forever stay secret.
SOT Cardinal Timothy Dolan
RUNS=
SOT 15:05:01
There are so many rumors, there are so many whispers, there is so much
gossip.
Sexual abuse allegations continue to dog the church.
British Cardinal Keith O'Brien is known for outspoken views against
homosexuality -
NATS - O'BRIEN: Many priests have found it very difficult to cope with
celibacy.
But priests told a British newspaper he made unwanted sexual advances. Today
, he resigned.
And in Los Angeles, Cardinal Roger Mahony is accused of concealing the
crimes of paedophile priests. But he will help choose the next pope. Abuse
victims call that an outrage
But in Rome yesterday, it's clear Benedict still inspires devotion.
NATS - Anna walking toward square
3 and a half year old Anna arrived for the pope's final Sunday blessing -
along with 100 thousand others.
SOT ANNA'S FATHER
It's important. We will remember forever to be here to say bye.
NICK SCHIFRIN ON CAMERA / LONDON
Analysts believe a strong hand is required as soon as possible to lead the
church that by the pope's own admission - is beset by bitter infighting and
by scandal. Scandals that the new pope will have to tackle head on. Nick
Schifrin ABC News London
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OSCAR PISTORIOUS REPORTED TO SOUTH AFRICAN AUTHORTIES TODAY --
AS PART OF HIS BAIL.
HE WAS GRANTED THAT BAIL LAST FRIDAY.
BUT THE DOUBLE AMPUTEE OLYMPIAN STILL FACES MURDER CHARGES.
HE'S ACCUSED OF SHOOTING AND KILLING HIS SUPERMODEL EX-GIRLFRIEND.
WE FOUND OUT THIS WEEKEND --
HIS BROTHER'S ALSO FACING HOMICIDE CHARGES FOR HIS ROLE IN A CAR CRASH SIX YEARS AGO.
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THE SEARCH FOR THE SUSPECT IN A SHOOTING AND FIERY CRASH ON THE LAS VEGAS STRIP IS EXPANDING TO FLORIDA.
OFFICERS SAY THEY'RE NOW TRACING PLACES WHERE AMMAR HARRIS LIVED AND WORKED IN THE PAST.
THIS INCLUDES SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA AND MIAMI.
HARRIS IS ACCUSED OF FIRING SHOTS INTO A MASERATI, KILLING AN ASPIRING RAPPER.
THAT DRIVER THEN CRASHED INTO A CAB.CAUSING A FIRE AND KILLING THE TWO PEOPLE INSIDE.
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THERE ARE NEW CALLS TONIGHT FOR BETTER SAFETY AT NASCAR RACES.
THEY'RE RESPONDING TO THE HARROWING CRASH AT THE END OF THE NATIONWIDE RACE AT DAYTONA SATURDAY.
NATSOT ANNOUNCER: ".AND A TERRIBLE CRASH COMING INTO THE FINISH."
ON THE LAST LAP OF THE RACE --
ONE OF THE CARS CATAPULTED INTO THE FENCE AND SHEARED APART.
IT SENT CHUNKS OF METAL AND A TIRE FLYING WAY UP INTO THE GRANDSTAND.
28 FANS WERE HURT.
ABOUT A DOZEN WENT TO THE HOSPITAL.
TWO WERE SEVERELY INJURED.
AND SOME ARE QUESTIONING WHETHER THE 22-FOOT HIGH CATCH FENCE IS, IN FACT, HIGH ENOUGH.
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JOIE CHITWOOD:
"I THINK THAT'S THE KEY THAT WE LEARN FROM THIS AND FIGURE OUT WHAT ELSE WE NEED TO DO."
DAYTONA OFFICIALS ARE GOING TO CONSIDER IMPROVEMENTS.
THEY ALSO SAW HISTORY YESTERDAY.
DANICA PATRICK BECAME THE FIRST WOMAN TO LEAD A LAP AT THE GREAT AMERICAN RACE.
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CHECK THIS OUT.
A TEEN LOST CONTROL OF A CAR AND ENDED UP IN A BACKYARD SWIMMING POOL.
IT HAPPENED TODAY IN AUSTRAILIA.
OFFICERS SAY THE DRIVER CLAIMS HE LOST CONCENTRATION, JUMPED A CURB, CRASHED THROUGH A FENCE AND HIS CAR ENDED UP IN THE POOL.
HE IS OKAY.
THE TEEN WILL LIKLEY BE CHARGED WITH NEGLIGENT DRIVING.
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NEW AT 530 --
A NEW YORK WOMAN IS IN THE HOSPITAL TONIGHT --
AFTER OFFICERS SAY HER HUSBAND ATTACKED HER IN THE STREETS WITH A MEAT CLEAVER.
FIREFIGHTERS ACTUALLY SAW THE ATTACK.
THEY TACKLED THE MAN.
AND TONIGHT --
THEY'RE SAY HE HIT HER DIRECTLY IN THE HEAD WITH THE MEAT CLEAVER.
SHE IS IN CRITICAL, BUT STABLE CONDITION TONIGHT.
THE HUSBAND'S UNDER ARREST.
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RIGHT NOW, THE COAST GUARD IS SEARCHING THE ROUGH WATERS SOUTH OF SAN FRANCISCO FOR FOUR PEOPLE.
THEY'RE LOOK FOR A HUSBAND AND WIFE, THEIR 4-YEAR-OLD SON AND HIS COUSIN, ALSO A CHILD.
THE FAMILY STARTED MAKING DISTRESS CALLS YESTERDAY AFTERNOON. SAYING THEIR 29-FOOT SAILBOAT WAS TAKING ON WATER AND THE ELECTRONICS WERE FAILING.
AN HOUR LATER, THE GROUP REPORTED THEY ABANDONED THE BOAT.
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TONIGHT --
IKEA SAYS THEY'RE GOING TO STOP SELLING MEATBALLS IN 21 EUROPEAN COUNTRIES!
THAT'S BECAUSE AUTHORITIES IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC DETECTED HORSE MEAT IN THEM.
OVERSIGHT OFFICIALS SAY THEY INTERCEPTED MORE THAN 16-HUNDRED POUNDS OF THE MEAT BALLS BEFORE THEY REACHED STORE SHELVES.
APPARENTLY IKEA SELLS MORE THAN FURNITURE IN EUROPE.
THEY ARE NOW THE LATEST COMPANY CAUGHT UP IN THE SCANDAL ACROSS EUROPE OVER HORSE MEAT.
IT BEGAN IN IRELAND LAST MONTH.
THAT'S WHEN AUTHORITIES FOUND HORSE MEAT IN SOME PRODUCTS LABELED AS BEEF.
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AN ABC7 RECALL ALERT TONIGHT. INVOLVING A FERTILITY DRUG.
VILLAGE FERTILITY PHARMACY IN MASSACHUSETTS IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING COMPOUNDED MEDICATIONS FOR WOMEN WHO ARE UNDERGOING INVITRO FERTILIZATION.
THE COMPANY MADE THE RECALL AFTER FINDING SOMETHING FLOATING IN A VILE.
PHARMACY OFFICIALS SAY THE MEDICATIONS WENT TO THIRTY-NINE STATES AND ABOUT 21-HUNDRED PATIENTS.
NONE OF THEM IS REPORTING ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS.
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LADIES --
IF YOU FEEL LIKE IT GETS HARDER AND HARDER TO LOSE WEIGHT AFTER YOU TURN 50, YOU'RE RIGHT.
DOCTORS SAY THAT'S BECAUSE AFTER 50, YOUR LEVELS OF THE HORMONE CORTISOL RISE.
THAT MAKES IT HARDER TO SHED POUNDS.
SO, HERE ARE FOUR TIPS TO LOSING WEIGHT AFTER AGE 50, IN SPITE OF THAT.
ONE, WATCH YOUR CALORIC INTAKE FROM WHAT YOU DRINK.
ESPECIALLY ALCOHOL, THAT'S A BIG CULRPIT.
TWO --
LIFT WEIGHTS TO BUILD MUSCLE.
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DR. ADRIENNE YOUDIM, CEDARS SINAI CENTER FOR WEIGHT LOSS
"not a lot is necessary. so there's studies that show 30 minutes of walking a day 5 days a week is sufficient to prevent certain disease states."
THREE --
USE MEAL REPLACEMENTS STRATEGICALLY TO RESTRICT CALORIES.
AND FOUR --
JOIN A GROUP FOR SUPPORT AND ACCOUNTABILITY.
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THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET IS PROVING TO HAVE GREAT BENEFITS.
A NEW STUDY FOUND IT PREVENTS HEART DISEASE.
IN FACT, IT COULD EVEN BE MORE EFFECTIVE THAN MANY MEDICATIONS LIKE STATINS.
ABC'S MARCI GONZALEZ REPORTS.
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SERVING UP -
A DIET - THAT'S NOT ONLY DELICIOUS -
sot - perfect!
BUT - COULD BE LIFESAVING.
A NEW STUDY PUBLISHED IN THE NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE SHOWS - THAT
EATING - "A MEDITERRANEAN DIET" - REDUCES THE RISK OF HEART ATTACK, STROKE
AND OTHER HEART-RELATED DEATHS BY 30 PERCENT.
THE STUDY FOLLOWED NEARLY 75-HUNDRED PEOPLE IN SPAIN.- ALL CONSIDERED "HIGH
RISK" FOR CARDIOVASCULAR PROBLEMS.
HALF - WERE TOLD TO EAT A "LOW-FAT DIET" -
THE OTHER HALF - FOLLOWED A MEDITERRANEAN DIET RICH IN NUTS, "EXTRA VIRGIN
OLIVE OIL",- FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.
IT WAS EVEN RECOMMENDED THAT THOSE WHO DRINK ALCOHOL - CONSUME 7 GLASSES OF
WINE A WEEK!
THE DRAMATIC RESULTS - SURPRISED RESEARCHERS AND DOCTORS - INCLUDING ABC'S
RICHARD BESSER-
besser: what surpised me the most - found lowfat not the best - diet that
has proper fats do heart more good.
standup bridge:
THERE ARE SOME WHO QUESTION THE FINDINGS -
POINTING OUT THAT WHILE NUTS - AND OLIIVE OIL ARE GOOD IN MODERATION- IT CAN
BE EASY TO CONSUME TOO MUCH- WHICH CAN BE FATTENING.
SO - THE KEY - IS PORTION CONTROL -
THE SUBJECTS IN THE STUDY - DID NOT LOSE WEIGHT-
BUT FOUND BENEFITS - NONE-THE LESS
AND WITH DINERS SAYING - THIS **IS** A DIET - THEY COULD EASILY FOLLOW -
LORRAINE- I eat this because it is delicious. I'd love to eating healthy
food. why not
MANY DOCTORS BELIEVE THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET - MIXED WITH SOME MODERATE -
EXERCISE-
COULD CREATE THE PERFECT RECIPE - FOR A HEALTHY HEART.
- DR. uif this were a drug - it would be called this a blockbuster.
MARCI GONZALEZ ABC NEWS, NEW YORK.
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NEXT AT 5 OPEN
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"We were just talking. Oh yeah, oh yeah! She won! She won!
SHE WON BIG. THE OSCAR FOR BEST ACTRESS.
AND MADE HEADLINES FOR HER FALL UPSTAGE.
TONIGHT - ABC7 TALKS WITH THE GRANDPARENTS OF JENNIFER LAWRENCE WHO LIVE RIGHT HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
PLUS ABC7 KNOWS WHO'LL BE DANCING UP A STORM.
STRAIGHT AHEAD WE TELL YOU WHO'S IN FOR SEASON SIXTEEN OF DANCING WITH THE STARS.
WEATHER IS COMING UP.
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nats
CHECK OUT THIS HAIL STORM IN FLORIDA OVER THE WEEKEND.
THIS IS IN TALLAHASSEE
REPORTER STEPHANIE DAVIS SHOT THIS FROM HER PATIO.
A THUNDERSTORM ROLLED THROUGH YESTERDAY AFTERNOON.
MOST OF IT WAS PEA-SIZED, BUT SOME AREAS RECEIVED GOLF BALL-SIZED HAIL.
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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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FEW SHOWERS TOMORROW
The spring-like warmth we've enjoyed will soon come to an end this week as a cold front slides into Southwest Florida tomorrow afternoon.
We'll start Tuesday off with temperatures near 70. Areas of dense fog will be an issue again as sea fog moves on shore. So visibility will be low at times in the morning. This is happening because we have such a warm and humid air mass riding over the cool Gulf waters in advance of our cold front.
As we start heading into the afternoon hours our front will begin to traverse the area and give us added cloud cover mixed with a few showers. Highs will be just above 80 degrees.
So as you can see Tuesday will be much different than the past few days. In fact, cloudy skies and a few showers may even carry over into Wednesday before the front makes its final push through our area by Thursday.
This sets the stage for the rest of the week…
Once the front clears Southwest Florida temperatures will take a dive. Daytime highs Thursday will comfortably reach the mid 70s, Friday the low 70s, and by Saturday there's a chance we won't make it out of the 60s. Our overnight temperatures will also spend several nights on the cool side with 50s and 40s possible by the weekend.
Often times after a cold front moves in it only takes a couple days before our weather starts warming back up, but this might not be the case this go around. Computer models are suggesting a big shift in the weather pattern through the first 7-10 days of March where temperatures will stay cooler than average, meaning it might not be until mid March before the spring break weather makes it back to Southwest Florida.
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WE SHOWED YOU JENNIFER LAWRENCE'S FALL DURING LAST NIGHT'S OSCARS.
SHE TUMBLED AS SHE WENT TO ACCEPT HER BEST ACTRESS AWARD.
TONIGHT --
YOU CAN HEAR HER HUMOROUS EXPLANATION.
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REPORTER: "The fall on the way up to the stage --"
LAWRENCE: "Was that on purpose? Absolutely."
REPORTER: "Was it a fall? What happened?"
LAWRENCE: "I -- what do you mean, what happened? Look at my dress! I -- I tried to walk up stairs in this dress! That's what happened."
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DID YOU KNOW LAWRENCE HAS TIES TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA?
HER GRANDPARENTS LIVE IN SOUTH FORT MYERS.
ABC7'S NICK CILETTI SAT DOWN WITH THEM TODAY --
AND ASKED THEM ABOUT THEIR GRANDDAUGHTER'S FALL.AND HER WIN.
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we didn't hear the rest of the program. We were just talking. Oh yeah, oh yeah! She won! She won!
WATCHING AS YEARS OF HARD WORK PAID OFF WAS A DREAM COME TRUE FOR CAROLYN AND CHARLIE KOCH.
TWO GRANDPARENTS WHO COULDN'T BE MORE PROUD OF THEIR NOW ACADEMY AWARD WINNING GRANDAUGHTER -- JENNIFER LAWRENCE.
in my mind, I sort of thought she'd win. We were just so happy for her
NATS --
IT WAS THIS ROLE IN "SILVER LINGINGS PLAYBOOK" THAT EARNED LAWRENCE OSCAR GOLD SUNDAY NIGHT
A VERY ADULT ROLE FOR THE NOW 22-YEAR-OLD.BUT THE KOCHS SAYS THAT DOESN'T MATTER -- THEY WATCH EVERYTHING JENNIFER STARS IN.
we've seen the Hunger Games at least twice!
AND WHAT ABOUT THAT DRESS???
my first thought was, "how in the world is she going to walk/sit down in that dress?!?!
AND NANA WAS RIGHT TO WORRY!!
I knew it was going to happen. With the dress, it's almost like a big wedding cake it's so full!
BUT FROM THAT NOW INFAMOUS PLUNGE ON THE OSCAR STAIRS.
COMES A TRUE GLIMPSE OF WHO JENNIFER REALLY IS.ACCORDING TO HER GRANDPARENTS.
she's not going to wait for anybody to pick her up. She may get knocked down, but Jennifer will pick herself up
WAIT
like all good grandparents, Carolyn and Charlie keep a collection of Jennifer's photos right here in their Lee Co. Home. They tell me this is actually a picture of Jennifer at 13 at a cousin's wedding. Take a look at how cute she is! She may be thousands of miles away in LA, but they say these photos help keep their grandaughter close to their hearts
PHOTOS -- THAT CAPTURE SO MANY MOMENTS IN TIME -- OF A LIFE JENNIFER'S "NANA AND GRANDADDY" SAY WAS DESTINED FOR SUCCESS, BUT ALWAYS STAYS GROUNDED.
this industry she's in has changed her from the outside, but what we're proud of is that it hasn't changed her from the inside
IN SOUTH FORT MYERS.
NICK CILETTI.ABC7.
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THERE'S ALSO STILL TALK ABOUT THE FASHION AT LAST NIGHT'S OCARS.
CLOTHING CRITICS ARE PARTICULARLY IMPRESSED WITH HALLE BERRY'S BLACK AND SILVER-STRIPED VERSACE DRESS.
OTHER NOTABLES INCLUDE AMY ADAMS IN A GLAMOROUS OSCAR DE LA RENTA POWDER BLUE DRESS WITH TIERED LAYERS.
CRITICS ALSO LIKED RECENT MOMMY REESE WITHERSPOON STRAPLESS BRIGHT ROYAL BLUE AND BLACK LOUIS VUITTON DRESS.
AND JESSICA CHASTAIN WOWED IN A STUNNING ARMANI PRIVE GOWN.
STYLE CRITICS DESCRIBE THIS YEAR'S FASHION AS AN OVERALL WIN.
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"I wouldn't say it's the most exciting red carpet that we've seen. We have seen some real show stoppers and The Oscars is often the time where celebs will pull out all of the stops. But, we did see Hollywood glamour at its best."
CRITICS ARE SPLIT OVER ANNE HATHAWAY'S DRESS.
SOME SAY THE ANGULAR TOP WAS A FASHION FLUB.
OTHERS THINK SHE STEPPED OUT IN AUDREY HEPBURN LIKE STYLE.
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nats of jacoby jones in end zone
HE CAN DANCE IN THE END ZONE.
CAN HE DANCE IN THE BALLROOM?
SUPERBOWL WINNER AND BALTIMORE RAVES WIDE RECEIVER JACOBY JONES IS THE NEWEST CONTESTANT TO JOIN ABC'S "DANCING WITH THE STARS."
HE'S THE FIRST CONFIRMED CONTENDER IN SEASON SIXTEEN.
YOU'LL LEARN THE REST TOMORROW MORNING ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA.
THE SHOW PREMIERES MARCH 18-TH.
THREE OTHER NFL PLAYERS HAVE WON THE MIRROR BALL TROPHY--
EMMITT SMITH, HINES WARD AND DONALD DRIVER.
WARD AND DRIVER PLAY WIDE RECEIVER, JUST LIKE JONES.
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A ONE YEAR OLD IS SHOWING OFF HER IMPRESSIVE SKILLS ON A SNOWBOARD.
THIS IS EDEN GRACE COVACIU OF PORTLAND.
HER MOM SAYS SHE'S BEEN TAKING HER SNOWBOARDING SINCE SHE WAS SIX WEEKS OLD.
EDEN TURNS TWO NEXT MONTH.
SHE HAS A FIVE-WEEK OLD SISTER.
HER MOM SAYS THEY WILL INTRODUCE HER TO SNOWBOARDING ONCE SHE'S OLD ENOUGH.
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NOW TO A MAJOR RETAIL BATTLE --
IT'S MACY'S VERSUS J-C-PENNY AND MARTHA STEWART'S CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE.
THE TWO RETAILERS ARE FIGHTING OVER OVER THE RIGHTS TO SELL HER BRAND!
THE COURT CASE IS UNDERWAY.
PENNY'S CEO AND MARTHA STEWART WILL TESTIFY LATER IN THE WEEK.
MACY'S CLAIMS EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS ON SOME PRODUCTS.
WE'LL KEEP YOU POSTED ON DEVELOPMENTS.
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"I mean, this guy was bouncing off houses. He ended up on a roof.
UPSIDE DOWN ON THE ROOF OF A HOUSE IN HIS CAR.
LOOK AT THIS VIDEO.
ABC7 SHOWS YOU HOW IT ALL HAPPENED AND HOW THE DRIVER WALKED AWAY.
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BUMP IN W/ ANCHOR MICS
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S/Susan Mistini/Homeowner
"What's going on? And he said, hurry up there's a car on your roof. A car on my roof? And he said yes a car on your roof."
A CRASH IN TEXAS ENDS WITH CAR UPSIDE DOWN ON THE ROOF OF A HOUSE.
LUCKILY NO ONE WAS SERIOUSLY HURT.
SIMON GUTIERREZ TELLS US WHAT LED TO THE CRASH.
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A CRASH UNLIKE ANY MOST PEOPLE HAVE EVER SEEN.
"Absolutely once in a lifetime. It's unbelievable."
A CAR UPSIDE DOWN, LODGED IN THE ROOF OF THIS HOME ON FOX SPRINGS DRIVE.
Reporter:
"No. Never. It's crazy.
STANDUP: "Deputy constables say the driver could have been going between 85 and 90 miles an hour when he left the roadway here. He drove right through here, up that embankment, which launched him into the air, crashing into the first house and landing upside down on the second."
"It's just outrageous. I've seen bad accidents over here, but this is really the worst one I've ever seen."
THOUGH IT SOUNDS IMPOSSIBLE, THE TRUCK'S DRIVER WALKED AWAY FROM THE BIZARRE WRECK WITH BARELY A SCRATCH, ONCE FIREFIGHTERS GOT HIM OUT.
"I mean, this guy was bouncing off houses. He ended up on a roof. I don't know how he walked out of that."
ALTHOUGH PEOPLE WERE INSIDE BOTH HOMES WHEN THE CAR CRASHED INTO THEM, NO ONE INSIDE SUFFERED ANY INJURIES.
AS FOR GETTING THE CAR OFF THE HOUSE.
THAT TOOK A BIG CRANE, AND SOME NIFTY MANEUVERING.
"The end that's sticking up, we're gonna pick it up from there. And just kind of slide it out of there, and it'll be straight up and down."
AFTER TEN PLUS HOURS, THE CAR WAS FINALLY.
BACK ON THE GROUND.
A SUNDAY MORNING FOLKS IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD WILL BE TALKING ABOUT FOR QUITE A WHILE
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THE DRIVER WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL IN STABLE CONDITION.
INVESTIGATORS SAY THEY WILL DETERMINE IF ALCOHOL PLAYED A FACTOR IN THE CRASH.
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A TEEN SHOT AND KILLED IN FRONT OF FRIENDS--
NEXT AT 6 --
HOW HER IMMOKALEE HIGH CLASSMATES ARE LEARNING TO DEAL WITH THE TRAGEDY--
AND ABC 7 BREAKS NEW DETAILS IN THE ARREST OF HER ACCUSED KILLER.
47:02 I said god, I don't wanna die here lik
TRAPPED UPSIDE DOWN IN A SWAMP BUGGY--
SUFFOCATING IN MUD--
NEW AT SIX THIS COLLIER GRANDFATHER TELLS ABC 7 HOW HE LOST HIS HAND AND NEARLY HIS LIFE IN THE SWAMP BUGGY RACES.
AND SECURITY CHANGES AT LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL--
HOW THEY'LL AFFECT YOU EVEN IF YOU AREN'T SICK.
THAT'S ALL NEW ON ABC SEVEN NEWS AT SIX, IN JUST TWO MINUTES.
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AD LIB GOODBYE
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