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HEADLINES------------- BREAKING CLIP-CLIP
HL1) WINTER WALLOP-VO-WIPE TRAFFIC ALERT-NBC NAVI TOPS
HL2) CHAVEZ-VO-WIPE TS1) WINTER WX-VOTOPS
HL3) MURDER EXPERIMENT-VOTOPS TS2) CHAVEZ-VOTOPS
WX HL-WX WALL TS3) PROCTOR ARREST-VOTOPS
NEWS AT 9:00 OPEN-CLIPTOPS FIRST WX-OMNI TOPS
BREAKING TRAFFIC ALERT-NBC NAVI FIRST WX-WX CTR
FIRST WX-OMNI TOPS TSA CHANGES-2 SHOT PUSH
FIRST WX-WX CTR TSA CHANGES-PKG
WINTER WALLOP-2 SHOT POP TSA CHANGES-OC
WINTER WALLOP-PKG BRENNAN VOTE-VO
HUGO CHAVEZ DEATH-2 SHOT BRENNAN VOTE-SOTVO
HUGO CHAVEZ DEATH-PKG NEW POPE WATCH-VO
HUGO CHAVEZ DEATH-OC VALERIE HARPER-VO
CHAVEZ DEATH REAX-WIPE SOTVO SCHOOL BOARD MEETING-OTS VOWIPE
CHAVEZ DEATH REAX-SOTVO SCHOOL BOARD MEETING-SOTVO
PORT CHARLOTTE FIRE-OC-VO STATE OF THE STATE-VO
PORT CHARLOTTE FIRE-SOTVO STATE OF THE STATE-SOTVO
PROCTOR ARREST-VOWIPE MAN DRIVES INTO HOUSE-OC-VO
PROCTOR ARREST-SOTVO RED SOX PITCHING PROSPECT ARRESTED-OC -SS
GUN MOTHER EXCLUSIVE-SOTVO RED SOX PITCHING PROSPECT ARRESTED-SOTVO
COSTELLO BACK IN COURT-VO MARIJUANA BAKED INTO HARD CANDY-VO
SUPERBUG-OC- OTS COLLEGE RESCINDS LETTERS -VO
TEXTING BAN-OC COLLEGE RESCINDS LETTERS -SOTVO
WORKER THROWS COFFEE IN MANS FACE-VO DEPUTY SAVES MAN-VO
TEASE ONE-2-SHOT DEPUTY SAVES MAN-SOTVO
TZ1 A ONLINE PIRACY-VOTOPS TEASE FOUR-2-SHOT
TZ1 B CELL PHONE UNBLOCK-VOTOPS TA4 A) WOULD YOU STOP MURDER EXPERIMENT-NATSVO
WEATHER TEASE-WX ID TZ4 B) GMA FEMALE KICKER-VOTOPS
BLOOMBERG TEASE-SOT WEATHER TEASE-WX ID
BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT-PKG TOPS WOULD YOU STOP MURDER EXPERIMENT-2 SHOT
STORMWARN GENERIC CLIP-CLIP WOULD YOU STOP MURDER EXPERIMENT-PKG
CROSSTALK INTO WX-CAM 9 WX EST WOULD YOU STOP MURDER EXPERIMENT-2 SHOT
FORECAST-WXWALL STORM WARN GENERIC CLIP-CLIP
BATTLING ONLINE PIRACY-2 SHOT CROSSTALK-CAM 9 WX EST
BATTLING ONLINE PIRACY-PKG FORECAST-WX WALL
BATTLING ONLINE PIRACY-ONCAM GMA FEMALE KICKER-2 SHOT
CELL PHONE UNBLOCK-VO WIPE GMA FEMALE KICKER-PKG
CELL PHONE UNBLOCK-SOTVO GMA FEMALE KICKER-OC
FOX VS ESPN-OC BONITA SLOTS-OC- VO
TEASE TWO-2-SHOT NAPLES RITZ CARLTON-VO
TZ2 A SENIOR CARE-VO-WIPE COLLIER RED LIGHT CAMERAS-OC VO
SENIOR CARE-VO COLLIER ANIMAL CONTROL-VOWIPE
SENIOR CARE-SOTVO COLLIER ANIMAL CONTROL-SOTVO
ADULT ACNE-VO TEASE FIVE-OC
ADULT ACNE-SOTVO TZ5 A-VO
MIGRAINE SEX -VO FINAL CHECK OF STOCKS-SAT 3 FULL
TEASE THREE-2-SHOT JON STEWART NEW PROJECT-VO
TZ3 A TSA CHANGES-VO-WIPE JEPSEN GAY RIGHTS-VO
TZ3 B DEPUTY SAVES MAN-VOTOPS-WIPE TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIPTOPS
TZ3 C MURDER EXPERIMENT-SOTVO TS1) WINTER
CROSSTALK WX TEASE-2SH-WX GFX TS2) CHAVEZ
NEWS AT 9:00 OPEN-CLIP TS3) PROCTOR
NY STOCK EXCHANGE OPEN-SAT 3 TOPS CLOSE-2SH-AWS ANI


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


AHEAD ON YOUR ONLY LOCAL NEWS AT NINE.

A MARCH STORM.

HAS THE NATION'S CAPITOL IN ITS CROSSHAIRS.

AFTER BREAKING SNOW FALL RECORDS IN CHICAGO.

AND CANCELING *THOUSANDS OF FLIGHTS.

PLUS -- ABC7 FOLLOWS HUGE INTERNATIONAL NEWS.

WHAT IS NEXT FOR VENEZUELA?

PRESIDENT HUGO CHAVEZ DIED TUESDAY,

AFTER A LONG BATTLE WITH CANCER.

AND TO FIGHT -- OR FLEE.

IF YOU SAW A MURDER. WOULD YOU STOP IT?

THE SURPRISING REACTIONS NEXT. Return to index of stories...


HL1) WINTER WALLOP-VO-WIPE


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HL2) CHAVEZ-VO-WIPE


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HL3) MURDER EXPERIMENT-VOTOPS


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WX HL-WX WALL


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NEWS AT 9:00 OPEN-CLIPTOPS


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BREAKING TRAFFIC ALERT-NBC NAVI


WE HAVE A BREAKING TRAFFIC ALERT -- THE NORTHBOUND LANES OF HOMESTEAD ROAD ARE SHUT DOWN AT THIS TIME DUE TO A CRASH.

THIS AT THE INTERSECTION OF LEE BOULEVARD.

WE ARE STILL WORKING TO GET INFORMATION ON ANY INJURIES AND HOW LONG THIS CLOSURE WILL LAST. Return to index of stories...


FIRST WX-OMNI TOPS


AS YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR THIS MORNING.

YOU MAY WANT TO GRAB AN UMBRELLA.

STORM WARN 7 METEOROLOGIST JASON DUNNING TRACKS A FEW LIGHT SHOWERS.

AS OUR NEXT COOL FRONT SLIDES IN THIS MORNING.

JASON WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FOR THE REST OF THE DAY? Return to index of stories...


FIRST WX-WX CTR


Some spotty, light showers in association with a cool front will move into SWFL this morning.

Once the showers move out by the mid morning hours, skies will clear, and temperatures will be noticeably cooler today: high 72.

Temps return to the mid 40s tonight for the urban corridor and as low as the mid to upper 30s deep inland. Return to index of stories...


WINTER WALLOP-2 SHOT POP


SNOW HAS NOW FALLING IN WASHINGTON D-C.

THERE MIGHT BE UP TO A FOOT BY THE END OF THE DAY.

THE HUGE WINTER STORM HAS CLOBBERED STATE AFTER STATE.

AS THE MIDWEST DIGS OUT.

WINTER WARNINGS ARE POSTED IN 19 STATES.

AND THE NATION'S CAPITAL -- IS IN THE CROSS HAIRS.

TAHMAN BRADLEY HAS MORE. ON THE MESS. Return to index of stories...


WINTER WALLOP-PKG


The colossal storm pushed through the mid Atlantic overnight, dumping heavy

snow around Washington, DC.

Forecasters expect accumulations between 6 inches and a foot.

MOS Mandy Gibb, Montgomery County, MD Shopper

"IT'S KIND OF STRESSING ME OUT."

In Montgomery County, Maryland, crews prepared for the worst.

SOT unidentified MD highway worker

"WE ARE GOING TO WORK AS HARD AS WE CAN, AND WE'RE GOING TO DO THE BEST WE

CAN."

Their goal is to avoid treacherous roads like these in the Midwest.

In Wisconsin, a truck driver was killed after his semi plunged off an icy

bridge.

NATS - truck pulled out of icy river

This car -- wheels up on a lake.

This morning in snow-ravaged Chicago, they're cleaning up after 10 inches of

snow.

The storm grounded thousands of flights across the Midwest and East Coast

and more cancellations are expected today.

MOS Jennifer Purves, O'Hare Airport Passenger

"I THINK WE'RE GOING TO BE STAYING IN CHICAGO. I GUESS WE'LL GO DO SOMETHING

FUN."

In coastal West Haven, Connecticut, firefighters and crews braced for an

epic snow event.

Some businesses there are staying open. They're getting used to bad weather.

MOS Domenic Giannotti, Dive Bar

"I HAD WATER COMPLETELY UP TO MY DOOR HERE. AND I'M UP FOR 4 or 5 FEET FROM

THE ROAD AND 100 YARDS FROM THE BEACH."

Up and down the East Coast, residents living along the storm zoned stocked

up.

MOS - Pennsylvania shopper

"JUST MAKING SURE WE HAVE MILK, EGGS AND WATER. THAT'S IT."

MOS - Maryland shopper

"BREAD - CHECK. TOILET PAPER - CHECK. WHAT ELSE? WATER. JUNK FOOD - ALSO

IMPORTANT."

Along the Superstorm-Sandy ravaged New Jersey shore, evacuations are

underway.

There's big worry about flooding and high winds on the already battered

coastline.

Here in Washington, DC, this is expected to be the biggest snowstorm in 3

years. The snow should taper off tonight. But there's worry about heavy

wind gusts -- perhaps up to 35 miles per hour. Return to index of stories...


HUGO CHAVEZ DEATH-2 SHOT


VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT HUGO CHAVEZ.

DIED ON TUESDAY AT AGE 58 YEARS OLD.

AFTER A LONG BATTLE WITH CANCER.

CHAVEZ WAS A TOWERING FIGURE --

ON VENEZUELA'S POLITICAL SCENE.

BUT AS HIS HEALTH FAILED --

HE SAID HE WANTED HIS VICE PRESIDENT TO BE HIS POLITICAL HEIR.

RAFAEL ROMO HAS MORE. Return to index of stories...


HUGO CHAVEZ DEATH-PKG


HE WENT FROM BEING A SUBWAY CONDUCTOR TO THE MAN WHO SPEAKS FOR VENEZUELA TO THE WORLD.

VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT HUGO CHAVEZ NAMED NICOLAS MADURO VICE PRESIDENT 3 DAYS AFTER WINNING THE 2012 ELECTIONS.

MADURO HAS PREVIOUSLY SERVED AS FOREIGN MINISTER FOR SIX YEARS.

THE 50-YEAR-OLD IS ONE OF THE YOUNGEST FOREIGN MINISTERS IN THE HISTORY OF VENEZUELA AND AN ICONIC POWER-BROKER DURING CHAVEZ'S GOVERNMENT.

HE ALSO PUTS OUT DOMESTIC FIRES, LIKE THE ONE THAT BROKE OUT DURING THE DOCTOR STRIKE OF 2011.

"We are public servants and the philosophy of President Chavez and the government is that today more than ever we need to listen to the people, hear the truth and work together".

AS FOREIGN MINISTER, MADURO IS KNOWN FOR HIS FREQUENT VERBAL ATTACKS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES.

HE ANGRILY COMPLAINED IN 2008 WHEN SEVERAL VENEZUELAN GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS WERE ACCUSED BY THE U.S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT OF HAVING LINKS WITH DRUG TRAFFICKERS AND COLOMBIAN GUERRILLAS.

"The U.S. Treasury Department would like to become a sort of world police. It's accusing honest citizens of our country, including a general of our Bolivarian republic, a congressman, and other officials of being drug traffickers. Why don't they really find out who's a drug trafficker and who's benefiting from this business?"

MADURO, A FORMER UNION LEADER WITH NO FORMAL TRAINING AS DIPLOMAT, HAS SIGNED AGREEMENTS WITH CHINA, RUSSIA AND IRAN; DEFYING WASHINGTON IN THE PROCESS.

"They say that we have violated their law that prohibits us and prohibits the world from selling oil or fuels to Iran. Iran has actually been a sister nation in the OPEC for more than 40 years. When the Bolivarian revolution came to power already had close relations with Iran". Return to index of stories...


HUGO CHAVEZ DEATH-OC


THAT WAS RAFAEL ROMO REPORTING.

FOR NOW VENEZUELA'S VICE-PRESIDENT TAKES THE HELM.

ELECTIONS WILL BE IN 30 DAYS. Return to index of stories...


CHAVEZ DEATH REAX-WIPE SOTVO


AS WORD OF PRESIDENT HUGO CHAVEZ'S DEATH SPREAD.

SOME VENEZEULANS IN SOUTH FLORIDA CELEBRATED.

WANTING SOMETHING *NEW FOR THEIR COUNTRY.

""I'm not happy because he's dead, because I don't think we should celebrate death, but we should celebrate change."

CHAVEZ LEAVES BEHIND A LEGACY --- OF FUNNELING VENEZUELA'S OIL WEALTH --- TO HELP THE POOR.

CHAVEZ WILL LIE IN STATE THROUGH FRIDAY. UNTIL THE FUNERAL.

THE FOREIGN MINISTER ALSO DECLARED *SEVEN DAYS OF MOURNING. Return to index of stories...


CHAVEZ DEATH REAX-SOTVO


As a president of Venezuela, he has been making his own contributions to his own country's development/I'd like to convey my deepest condolences to the families and people and government of Venezuela."

CHAVEZ WILL LIE IN STATE THROUGH FRIDAY. UNTIL THE FUNERAL.

THE FOREIGN MINISTER ALSO DECLARED *SEVEN DAYS OF MOURNING. Return to index of stories...


PORT CHARLOTTE FIRE-OC-VO


A PORT CHARLOTTE FAMILY IS *OKAY,

AFTER A FIRE TORE THROUGH PART OF THEIR HOME OVERNIGHT.

IT HAPPENED AROUND 2 A-M,

ON HINTON STREET NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF VANGUARD TERRACE

ALL THREE PEOPLE INSIDE.

GOT OUT SAFELY.

THE HOMEOWNER SAYS THE FIRE STARTED NEAR THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT,

OUTSIDE THE HOME.

ONE PERSON WOKE UP,

AFTER SEEING FLAMES THROUGH THE BEDROOM WINDOW.

THE FIRE DID DAMAGE TWO BEDROOMS AND THE HALLWAY.

BUT THE HOUSE CAN BE REPAIRED. Return to index of stories...


PORT CHARLOTTE FIRE-SOTVO


Bill Bovard, Homeowner "This whole side was on fire right here. First thing I did was grab a hose to try to get it down. Wife called 9-1-1, they showed up and went on from there."

THE RED CROSS IS HELPING PUT THE FAMILY IN A HOTEL,

FOR A COUPLE OF NIGHTS Return to index of stories...


PROCTOR ARREST-VOWIPE


THIS MORNING THE MAN SUSPECTED OF KILLING A SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TEACHER --

HAS NOW BEEN CHARGED WITH HER MURDER.

DANIEL PROCTOR FACES SECOND DEGREE MURDER CHARGES --

FOR THE DEATH OF HIS EX-WIFE, AMY PATTERSON.

THE MARINER MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER -- VANISHED IN 2011.

HER BODY TURNED UP LAST YEAR ON PINE ISLAND.

DEPUTIES SAY PROCTOR LED THEM TO HER BODY.

HE'S ALREADY BEHIND BARS IN ALABAMA. SERVING TIME FOR A DIFFERENT CRIME.

PROCTOR WILL NOW BE EXTRADITED BACK TO LEE COUNTY--

TO FACE THE CHARGES AGAINST HIM. Return to index of stories...


PROCTOR ARREST-SOTVO


"it's a long time coming you know, there will be maybe justice done for her."

PROCTOR WILL NOW BE EXTRADITED BACK TO LEE COUNTY--

TO FACE THE CHARGES AGAINST HIM. Return to index of stories...


GUN MOTHER EXCLUSIVE-SOTVO


ABC7 HEARS FROM THE MOTHER --

OF A CYPRESS LAKE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT.

WHO DEPUTIES ARRESTED FOR BRINGING A GUN ON THE SCHOOL BUS.

SHE SAYS THE STUDENTS WHO WRESTLED THE GUN FROM HIS HANDS.

ARE "HEROES."

54:00 its good he was caught in that situation because it got a gun off the street and parents are aware of what's going on 54:10

THE TWO TEENS SHE CALLED HEROES.

WERE ACTUALLY SUSPENDED AFTER THE INCIDENT.

AND SHE'S NOT HAPPY ABOUT THAT.

BUT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SAYS --

THOSE STUDENTS DID NOT COOPERATE WITH AUTHORITIES.

MEANTIME, THE TEEN ACCUSED OF HAVING THE GUN.

IS SERVING 21 DAYS IN SECURE DETENTION. Return to index of stories...


COSTELLO BACK IN COURT-VO


TODAY, THE JURY IN RYAN COSTELLO'S MURDER TRIAL --

RETURN TO COURT AND CONTINUE DELIBERATIONS.

COSTELLO IS ACCUSED OF KILLING HIS INFANT SON.

ATTORNEYS MADE THEIR CLOSING ARGUMENTS ON TUESDAY.

PROSECUTORS SAY HE BEAT THE 11-WEEK OLD TO DEATH IN 2010.

BUT COSTELLO TESTIFIED THAT HIS FIANCÉ THREW SOMETHING AT HIM,

KNOCKING HIM DOWN WHILE HE HELD THEIR CHILD.

A-B-C SEVEN WILL BRING YOU THE VERDICT WHEN IT'S ANNOUNCED. Return to index of stories...


SUPERBUG-OC- OTS


THIS MORNING -- WE HAVE MEDICAL WARNING.

IT'S A DANGEROUS NEW SUPER-BUG.

THAT'S EXTREMELY RESISTANT TO ANTIBIOTICS.

AND CAN CAUSE POTENTIALLY FATAL PNEUMONIA, URINARY TRACT AND BLOOD STREAM INFECTIONS.

THE BACTERIA IS A DIRECT EFFECT OF OVER-USING ANTIBIOTICS.

WHICH INCREASES DRUG RESISTANT INFECTIONS.

RIGHT NOW, THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO DO --

IS WASH YOUR HANDS. Return to index of stories...


TEXTING BAN-OC


TODAY STATE SENATORS WILL MEET IN TALLAHASSEE.

TO CONSIDER A STATEWIDE TEXTING-WHILE-DRIVING BAN.

THE PROPOSED LAW MAKES TEXTING --- A SECONDARY CRIME.

THAT MEANS PEOPLE COULD CITE DRIVERS ---- ONLY IF THEY WERE PULLED OVER FOR ANOTHER VIOLATION.

POLICE AND OTHER EMERGENCY VEHICLES -- WOULD BE EXEMPT FROM THE BAN.

39 STATES AND D.C. --- ALREADY HAVE BANS. Return to index of stories...


WORKER THROWS COFFEE IN MANS FACE-VO


IN CONNECTICUT A DUNKIN DONUTS EMPLOYEE.

USES THE CLOSEST WEAPON -- DURING A ROBBERY.

HOT COFFEE.

TAKE A LOOK AT THIS.

THE ROBBER PULLED UP TO THE DRIVE-THOUGH WINDOW.

AND ASKED FOR CHANGE FOR A $100 BILL.

WHEN THE WORKER REFUSED, THE MAN ANNOUNCED IT WAS A ROBBERY.

AND TRIED TO CLIMB THROUGH THE WINDOW.

THE WORKER FIRST TRIED TO SHUT THE WINDOW ON HIM.

THEN TOSSES A CUP OF HOT COFFEE IN HIS FACE.

WHEN THAT DIDN'T STOP HIM.

THE CLERK THROWS A WHOLE POT OF COFFEE ON HIM.

THE MAN GOT AWAY EMPTY HANDED.

POLICE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR THE MAN. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-2-SHOT


THE FIGHT AGAINST ONLINE PIRACY.

MAY BE GETTING A LITTLE CLOSER TO HOME.

NOW THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY.

IS TEAMING UP WITH INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS.

TO TRACK YOU DOWN.

WHAT THAT MEANS FOR YOUR PRIVACY.

PLUS -- A BAN ON UNLOCKING CELL PHONES.

COULD SOON BE LIFTED.

THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION MAKES A MOVE. Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A ONLINE PIRACY-VOTOPS


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TZ1 B CELL PHONE UNBLOCK-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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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.

Some spotty, light showers in association with a cool front will move into SWFL this morning.

Once the showers move out by the mid morning hours, skies will clear, and temperatures will be noticeably cooler today: high 72.

Temps return to the mid 40s tonight for the urban corridor and as low as the mid to upper 30s deep inland. Return to index of stories...


BATTLING ONLINE PIRACY-2 SHOT


ONLINE PIRACY HAS COST THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY MILLIONS.

BUT NOW THERE'S A NEW EFFORT TO BATTLE IT -

TARGETING *YOU AND YOUR COMPUTER

BUT THE NEW METHOD IS RAISING SOME QUESTIONS --

ABOUT *YOUR RIGHTS.

AND THE COMPANIES MAKING CONTENT.

MARK BARGER EXPLAINS. Return to index of stories...


BATTLING ONLINE PIRACY-PKG


nats

EFFORTS TO BATTLE ONLINE PIRACY CRUMBLED LAST YEAR IN CONGRESS.

ADVOCATES OF A FREE AND OPEN INTERNET RALLIED OPPOSITION THAT KILLED LEGISLATION HOLLYWOOD

SUPPORTED.

"Obviously, this was a loss.there's no way else to describe that. But the problem doesn't go

away."

SO, NOW, THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY'S TRYING A DIFFERENT AND CONTROVERSIAL APPROACH.

THEY'VE TEAMED UP WITH FIVE OF THE NATION'S LEADING INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS.OR ISPs.TO DISCOURAGE PIRACY THROUGH

THE COPYRIGHT ALERT SYSTEM.

"They're put in the position of being, yeah, your home police for copyrighted material."

nats

CONTENT COMPANIES WILL TELL AN ISP WHEN THEY'VE DETECTED THAT A CONSUMER HAS ILLEGALLY DOWNLOADED CONTENT. THE ISP THEN SENDS THAT USER AN EMAIL OR ALERT ABOUT THE PERILS OF, AND ALTERNATIVES TO, ONLINE PIRACY----BUT IF THE PIRACY CONTINUES,

THE ISP'S WARNINGS INTENSIFY.

"They have the right at some point, to institute a slowing down of your internet service.

After 6 strikes, they could suspend your service."

CONSUMERS CAN CHALLENGE A PIRACY ALLEGATION VIA ARBITRATION. BUT CNET SENIOR EDITOR SCOTT STEIN HAS

CONCERNS ABOUT THIS GUILTY UNTIL PROVEN INNOCENT ELEMENT.

The messy part here is that you're policing somebody's home actions via service that they're paying for. If it starts in one area, will it

extend to other areas?

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL CITES FIGURES FROM THE ANTI-PIRACY FIRM IRDETO.THAT INSTANCES OF PIRATED ENTERTAINMENT CONTENT

ZOOMED FROM 5.4 BILLION IN 2009 TO MORE THAN 14 BILLION LAST YEAR. Return to index of stories...


BATTLING ONLINE PIRACY-ONCAM


THAT WAS MARK BARGER REPORTING.

IT'LL COST A PERSON $35 DOLLARS --- TO CONTEST AN I-S-P'S PIRACY CONTENTION.

BUT THAT AMOUNT'S REFUNDABLE.

IF THE INVESTIGATION DETERMINES --- NO COPYRIGHT VIOLATION TOOK PLACE. Return to index of stories...


CELL PHONE UNBLOCK-VO WIPE


AN ONLINE PETITION IS CIRCULATING NOW--

THAT PROTESTS A BAN ON CELL PHONE UNLOCKING.

AND IT HAS THE ATTENTION OF THE WHITE HOUSE.

THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION SAYS --

CONSUMERS SHOULD BE ABLE TO MOVE THEIR PHONES AND TABLETS.

FROM ONE CARRIER TO ANOTHER,

AFTER FULFILLING THEIR CONTRACTS.

THE FIGHT CENTERS AROUND A PIECE OF COPYRIGHT LAW.

THE WIRELESS INDUSTRY SAYS THE UNLOCKING BAN PROTECTS THEIR SOFTWARE.

BUT CONSUMERS ARGUE IT VIOLATES THEIR RIGHTS. Return to index of stories...


CELL PHONE UNBLOCK-SOTVO


"if you OWN the phone you shouldn't have to ask anyone for permission to do what you want with your own device."

VERIZON, AT&T AND SPRINT --

ALL LET CONSUMERS UNLOCK THEIR PHONES EVENTUALLY.

BUT *NOT* WHEN THE CONTRACT IS UP.

THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WILL ALSO LOOK AT CHANGES TO THE POLICY. Return to index of stories...


FOX VS ESPN-OC


E-S-P-N THE CURRENT LEADER IN SPORTS COVERAGE.

IS NOW FACING A NEW CONTENDER. FOX.

FOX IS CHALLENGING E-S-P-N.

WITH A 24-HOUR SPORTS CABLE NETWORK --- CALLED FOX SPORTS ONE.

FOX MADE THE ANNOUNCEMENT YESTERDAY.

AND SAYS THEY COULD BE *NUMBER ONE. WITHIN A YEAR OR TWO.

FOX WILL HAVE A DAILY 11 P.M.SHOW.

TO CHALLENGE E-S-P-N'S SPORTS CENTER. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO-2-SHOT


IT'S A QUESTION WE ALL HAVE TO ANSWER EVENTUALLY.

WHAT TO DO WITH AN ELDERLY PARENT.

ONE OPTION --

AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY.

BUT THE TOUGH CONVERSATION. YOU NEED TO HAVE FIRST. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A SENIOR CARE-VO-WIPE


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SENIOR CARE-VO


MOST PEOPLE HAVE NOW HEARD THIS SAD STORY.

A 9-1-1 OPERATOR BEGGING FOR SOMEONE TO SAVE A DYING WOMAN.

BUT THE NURSING HOME EMPLOYEES REFUSE TO GIVE HER C-P-R.

ACCORDING TO THE ASSISTED LIVING FEDERATION OF AMERICA--

THERE ARE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK.

BEFORE MOVING INTO ANY TYPE OF SENIOR COMMUNITY.

LIKE --

WHAT PERSONAL CARE & MEDICAL SERVICES DO THEY PROVIDE?

WHAT TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS DO THE STAFF HAVE?

AND UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES WOULD YOU HAVE TO LEAVE.

FOR INSTANCE IF YOUR HEALTH SITUATION CHANGED AND YOU NEEDED MORE HELP?

EXPERTS SAY -- IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT FAMILIES ASK THE TOUGH QUESTIONS.

*AND READ THE FINE PRINT. Return to index of stories...


SENIOR CARE-SOTVO


SOT MARIBETH BERSAINI, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF ASSISTED LIVING E106 APPROX. 14:29:55

"People need to really find out what services are offered so they can make a decision on whether or not that's the best place to live."

IT IS CRUCIAL FAMILY MEMBERS ARE ALL ON THE SAME PAGE.

AND HAVE AN END OF LIFE DIRECTIVE IN PLACE AND AVAILABLE. Return to index of stories...


ADULT ACNE-VO


MANY PEOPLE GET ACNE AS TEENAGERS.

BUT DID YOU KNOW THAT ADULTS CAN DEVELOP IT AS WELL?

ABOUT 10 - 15 PERCENT OF ADULTS --- DEVELOP ACNE AT 30 OR OLDER.

FOR WOMEN, ANOTHER FACTORS --- MIGHT BE A CHANGE IN HORMONES AROUND MENOPAUSE.

MOVING TO ANOTHER GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION -- CAN AFFECT SOME MEN AND WOMEN.

DOCTORS AREN'T SURE WHY.

BUT IT CAN BE GENETIC. Return to index of stories...


ADULT ACNE-SOTVO


More often than not it's just genetics. And i often say talk to your mom, talk to your dad. See if someone in the family didn't start breaking out when you were a little bit older.

DOCTORS SAY MOST PEOPLE WITH ADULT ACNE.

CAN GET CLEAR WITH TOPICAL MEDICATIONS. Return to index of stories...


MIGRAINE SEX -VO


HERE'S ONE WAY TO CURE A HEADACHE.

GET INTIMATE!

RESEARCHERS SAY --

SEXUAL ACTIVITY TRIGGERS THE RELEASE OF ENDORPHINS.

AND THESE NATURAL PAIN KILLERS MAY WORK BETTER THAN MEDICATIONS.

IN A NEW STUDY --

MORE THAN HALF OF MIGRAINE SUFFERERS WHO INTIMATE DURING THEIR PAIN.

HAD IMPROVED SYMPTOMS.

AND THIS PASSIONATE PAIN RELIEF WAS MORE SUCCESSFUL AMONG MEN THAN WOMEN. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-2-SHOT


THE T-S-A IS MAKING A BIG CHANGE TO AIRPORT SECURITY.

POCKET KNIVES WILL BE ALLOWED ON PLANES.

PLUS, OTHER BANNED ITEMS. GET THE OKAY.

BUT IS IT SAFE.

AND ONE DEPUTY GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND.

RUNNING THROUGH A *BURNING BUILDING --

TO SAVE A MAN'S LIFE.

HIS BRAVE ACT. CAUGHT ON CAMERA.

NATS OF PEOPLE IN ELEVATOR

A STAGED MURDER VIDEO.

ASKS THE QUESTION:

WOULD YOU TRY TO STOP A MURDER IN PROGRESS?

THE SURPRISING ANSWER NEXT. Return to index of stories...


TZ3 A TSA CHANGES-VO-WIPE


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TZ3 B DEPUTY SAVES MAN-VOTOPS-WIPE


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TZ3 C MURDER EXPERIMENT-SOTVO


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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


ABC SEVEN GOES LIVE TO THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE.

THE DOW IS NOW IN UNCHARTED TERRITORY.

EDGING PAST PREVIOUS HIGH-WATER MARKS -- DURING TUESDAY'S TRADING SESSION.

*AND STOCK FUTURES ARE UP *MORE TODAY.

NOBODY KNOWS HOW LONG IT WILL LAST.

BUT TODAY'S LOOKING GOOD. Return to index of stories...


BREAKING CLIP-CLIP


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TRAFFIC ALERT-NBC NAVI TOPS


WE HAVE A BREAKING TRAFFIC ALERT -- THE NORTHBOUND LANES OF HOMESTEAD ROAD ARE SHUT DOWN AT THIS TIME DUE TO A CRASH.

THIS AT THE INTERSECTION OF LEE BOULEVARD.

WE ARE STILL WORKING TO GET INFORMATION ON ANY INJURIES AND HOW LONG THIS CLOSURE WILL LAST. Return to index of stories...


TS1) WINTER WX-VOTOPS


RIGHT NOW - THE WASHINGTON D-C AREA GETS ITS FIRST BIG SNOWFALL OF THE WINTER.

FORECASTERS PREDICT UP TO A FOOT OF SNOW.

AND HUNDREDS OF FLIGHTS HAVE BEEN CANCELED.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORIES HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR 22 STATES,

NOW EXTENDING INTO NEW ENGLAND.

THIS HUGE STORM ALREADY MADE A MESS IN THE MIDWEST. Return to index of stories...


TS2) CHAVEZ-VOTOPS


AFTER A TWO YEAR BATTLE WITH CANCER.

VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT HUGO CHAVEZ HAS DIED.

HE WAS 58.

HIS FUNERAL WILL BE FRIDAY.

WHICH WILL BE ATTENDED BY DIGNITARIES FROM ACROSS LATIN AMERICA.

NICOLAS MADURO IS SERVING AS PRESIDENT --- UNTIL THE ELECTION IN 30 DAYS. Return to index of stories...


TS3) PROCTOR ARREST-VOTOPS


DANIEL PROCTOR HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH SECOND DEGREE MURDER --

IN THE HEATH OF HIS EX-WIFE AMY PATTERSON.

SHE DISAPPEARED IN 2011.

HER BODY WAS FOUND LAST YEAR ON PINE ISLAND.

PROCTOR IS SERVING A LIFE SENTENCE IN ALABAMA,

BUT WILL BE EXTRADITED BACK TO LEE COUNTY. Return to index of stories...


FIRST WX-OMNI TOPS


THIS MORNING WE'RE STILL NOT IN THE CLEAR --- FROM COOLER WEATHER.

STORM WARN SEVEN METEOROLOGIST JASON DUNNING IS TRACKING THOSE COOLER TEMPERATURES.

JASON. Return to index of stories...


FIRST WX-WX CTR


Some spotty, light showers in association with a cool front will move into SWFL this morning.

Once the showers move out by the mid morning hours, skies will clear, and temperatures will be noticeably cooler today: high 72.

Temps return to the mid 40s tonight for the urban corridor and as low as the mid to upper 30s deep inland. Return to index of stories...


TSA CHANGES-2 SHOT PUSH


EVER SINCE THE 9-11 HIJACKERS USED BOX CUTTERS TO FORCE DOWN PLANES,

THE T-S-A HAS BANNED KNIVES FROM CARRY ONS.

BUT NOW IT'S CHANGING COURSE.

ALLOWING NOT JUST SOME KNIVES.

BUT ALSO LONG STICKS --

LIKE GOLF CLUBS AND SKI POLES.

THE CHANGES WILL MAKE IT EASIER FOR TRAVELERS.

BUT IS IT SAFE?

PETE WILLIAMS REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


TSA CHANGES-PKG


Starting next month, TSA will partly lift the restriction that's been in place for eleven years, blocking passengers from bringing knives on board.

It's an effort, says TSA, to devote more attention to the most serious threats:

It also brings the US in line with the international security standard, allowing knives with blades up to six centimeters.

Under the new rules, passengers can carry on knives with folding blades no longer than about two-and-one-third inches -- that's 6 centimeters -- and blades no wider than half an inch.

It will still BAN knives with blades that are fixed or lock into place, or that have molded handles.

So a knife like this would be banned, because the blade locks into place when it's folded out.

Box cutters and razor blades will still be banned, too.

Another change will allow passengers to carry on a hockey or Lacrosse stick, a pool cue, ski poles, and up to two golf clubs.

That's another change to conform with the international carry-on standards.

The rule is welcome news to the estimated 35 million Americans who carry a pocket knife.

But several groups representing flight attendants say it puts them at higher risk: Return to index of stories...


TSA CHANGES-OC


THAT WAS PETE WILLIAMS REPORTING.

PASSENGERS WILL ALSO BE ALLOWED TO CARRY ON SOUVENIR BASEBALL BATS,

UP TO 24 INCHES LONG.

THE NEW RULES TAKE EFFECT APRIL 25TH.

BY THE WAY -- THE BAN ON LIQUIDS DOES NOT CHANGE. Return to index of stories...


BRENNAN VOTE-VO


JOHN BRENNAN'S NOMINATION TO LEAD THE C-I-A --

NOW HEADS TO THE FULL SENATE FOR A VOTE.

BUT THE G-O-P THREATENS FURTHER DELAYS.

TUESDAY, THE SENATE INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE APPROVED HIS NOMINATION IN A 12 TO 3 VOTE.

BUT THE FORMER TOP COUNTERTERRORISM ADVISER STILL FACES A BATTLE IN THE FULL SENATE.

SOME REPUBLICANS HAVE VOWED TO STALL HIS NOMINATION. Return to index of stories...


BRENNAN VOTE-SOTVO


There's a difference of opinion about Mr. Brennan obviously and then some members hold, so there were three negative votes. I mean that's not surprising when you look at other committees that put out nominees, and I'm sure you'll find out as members come out.

SOME REPUBLICANS SAY THEY WANT ANSWERS--

ABOUT THE COUNTRY'S DRONE PROGRAM.

AND THE SEPTEMBER ATTACK ON A U-S DIPLOMATIC POST IN BENGHAZI, LIBYA. Return to index of stories...


NEW POPE WATCH-VO


THE VATICAN HAS SENT THE CLEAREST SIGN YET.

THAT A PAPAL ELECTION IS NEAR.

THE SISTINE CHAPEL IS CLOSING TO VISITORS.

THE VATICAN WORKERS --- ARE GETTING IT READY FOR THE CONCLAVE.

CARDINALS IN ROME WILL HOLD A PUBLIC PRAYER SERVICE.

IN ST. PETER'S BASILICA LATER TODAY ---

AND SEND A MESSAGE EXPRESSING THEIR GRATITUDE TO BENEDICT.

HE'S STAYING AT THE PAPAL SUMMER HOME --- FOR THE NEXT FEW MONTHS. Return to index of stories...


VALERIE HARPER-VO


BELOVED ACTRESS VALERIE HARPER.

WHO PLAYED RHODA ON "MARY TYLER MOORE".

JUST REVEALED. SHE'S DYING OF CANCER.

THE ACTRESS TELLS PEOPLE MAGAZINE.

SHE HAS TERMINAL BRAIN CANCER.

AND HAS AS LITTLE AS THREE MONTHS TO LIVE.

HARPER SAYS SHE DOESN'T THINK OF DYING.

AND TELLS EVERYONE TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST. AND AS LONG AS YOU CAN.

SHE PREVIOUSLY BATTLED CANCER IN 2009. Return to index of stories...


SCHOOL BOARD MEETING-OTS VOWIPE


STILL NO COMMENT FROM THE LEE COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT.

DOCTOR JOSEPH BURKE WAS A NO-SHOW --

AT A SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

THE BOARD MEMBERS MET,

AFTER THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SENT THEM A LETTER.

ABOUT ALLEGATIONS OF MISCONDUCT AGAINST BURKE.

TWO BOARD MEMBERS CALLED FOR AN OUTSIDE INVESTIGATION.

BUT THAT DID NOT PASS.

INSTEAD, THE DISTRICT WILL SEND THE STATE A LETTER --

SAYING THEY HAVE LOOKED INTO THE CONCERNS.

AND BELIEVE THE CASE IS CLOSED. Return to index of stories...


SCHOOL BOARD MEETING-SOTVO


Hiring another investigator, it seems to me redundant. You probably heard me say that four or five times today. We've been there done that got the answers, it's time to move on.

ONCE THE LETTER IS SENT TO THE STATE --

THE BOARD WILL WAIT TO SEE IF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NEEDS ANY MORE INFORMATION.

AND WILL RESPOND AT THAT TIME. Return to index of stories...


STATE OF THE STATE-VO


GOVERNOR SCOTT OUTLINE HIS PLAN --- TO GROW FLORIDA'S ECONOMY.

DURING HIS THIRD STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS.

AT THE TOP OF THAT PLAN.

BOOSTING MANUFACTURING -- BY ELIMINATING SALES TAXES -- THAT COMPANIES PAY FOR NEW EQUIPMENT.

HE ALSO PLANS TO INCREASE TEACHER PAY ---- BY 25-HUNDRED DOLLARS. Return to index of stories...


STATE OF THE STATE-SOTVO


"We don't want a war on teachers; we want a war on failure."

GOVERNOR SCOTT IS WORKING TO MEND ---- HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH EDUCATORS STATEWIDE.

TWO YEARS AGO.

HE ANGERED THE TEACHERS' UNION.

BY CUTTING 1-POINT-3 *BILLION DOLLARS IN EDUCATION SPENDING. Return to index of stories...


MAN DRIVES INTO HOUSE-OC-VO


THIS MORNING, A CAPE CORAL MAN IS BEING CALLED A HOMEWRECKER.

LITERALLY.

OFFICERS SAY JOSE ACEVEDO DROVE HIS VAN INTO HIS OWN HOUSE!

THEY TELL US -- HE WAS TRYING TO KILL HIS WIFE.

INVESTIGATORS SAY WHEN HE GOT OUT OF THE VAN.

ACEVEDO HIT HIS WIFE MULTIPLE TIMES WITH A BASEBALL BAT.

AND SHE WAS SERIOUSLY HURT.

THE WHOLE TIME, THEIR SEVEN-YEAR-OLD SON WAS WATCHING.

ACEVEDO WAS ARRESTED.

HE'S IN THE LEE COUNTY JAIL.

HIS SON IS FINE,

AND IS STAYING WITH FAMILY. Return to index of stories...


RED SOX PITCHING PROSPECT ARRESTED-OC -SS


DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW --

THE BOSTON RED SOX ARE ON DAMAGE CONTROL.

THIS PITCHER -- DRAKE BRITTON -- WAS ARRESTED.

LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY HE WAS DRUNK,

DRIVING HIS CAR MORE THAN 100 MILES PER HOUR,

BEFORE CRASHING IT.

A LEE COUNTY DEPUTY SPOTTED BRITTON SPEEDING DOWN ESTERO PARKWAY,

EARLY SATURDAY MORNING.

BRITTON WAS HOPING TO LAND A SPOT ON THE RED SOX THIS YEAR. Return to index of stories...


RED SOX PITCHING PROSPECT ARRESTED-SOTVO


in this case with Drake it is still being addressed. We are still getting information and facts of what transpired.

THE DEPUTY SAYS BRITTON BARRELED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION OF BEN HILL GRIFFIN PARKWAY --

SLAMMING INTO A FENCE BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. Return to index of stories...


MARIJUANA BAKED INTO HARD CANDY-VO


PARENTS LISTEN UP.

AUTHORITIES SAY YOUNG PEOPLE --- ARE FINDING A NEW WAY TO HIDE MARIJUANA.

TAKE A LOOK.

THE DRUG IS BEING DISGUISING TO LOOK LIKE A HARD CANDY.

SO FAR.

THE "WEED CANDY" IS MAKING ITS WAY INTO INDIANA SCHOOLS.

AUTHORITIES SAY THE MORE SOPHISTICATED FORMS OF THE DRUG.

ARE WRAPPED TO LOOK LIKE JOLLY RANCHER CANDIES -- OR CANDY BARS. Return to index of stories...


COLLEGE RESCINDS LETTERS -VO


A MINNESOTA UNIVERSITY IS ALSO DOING DAMAGE CONTROL.

AFTER SENDING OUT MORE THAN 200 ACCEPTANCE LETTERS.

TURNS OUT --

THOSE STUDENTS WERE *NOT SUPPOSED TO GET THEM.

MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MOORHEAD SENT THE ORIGINAL ACCEPTANCE LETTERS --

TO 232 STUDENTS WHO DID *NOT QUALIFY FOR AUTOMATIC ADMISSION.

THAT'S BASED ON A G-P-A AND TEST SCORES.

INSTEAD THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO BE REFERRED TO AN INDIVIDUAL REVIEW COMMITTEE.

SO A SECOND LETTER WAS SENT -- SAYING "NOT SO FAST".

AND NOW THE UNIVERSITY HOPES TO MAKE AMENDS. Return to index of stories...


COLLEGE RESCINDS LETTERS -SOTVO


S/ David Wahlberg:58 - 1:06

"In this case, what we're going to do is offer to admit them if they agree to participate in an academic success program.

THE PROGRAM WILL GIVE STUDENTS ACCESS --

TO THINGS LIKE ACADEMIC COUNSELING.

SINCE THEY DIDN'T MEET THE AUTOMATIC REQUIREMENTS.

THESE TOOLS WILL HELP THEM BE SUCCESSFUL IF THEY CHOOSE TO ENROLL. Return to index of stories...


DEPUTY SAVES MAN-VO


SAVING PEOPLE FROM BURNING BUILDINGS.

WAS ALL IN A DAY'S WORK.

FOR ONE TEXAS DEPUTY.

TAKE A LOOK -- AT THIS DASH CAM.

DEPUTY ART SENTENO -- ARRIVED TO THIS HOUSE.

HE SEES THE FLAMES AND WITHOUT A SECOND THOUGHT. RUNS IN.

FLAMES WERE SHOOTING FROM THE ROOF -- AND SMOKE BILLOWING.

AND WHEN SENTENO WENT INSIDE --- HE REALIZED JUST HOW DANGEROUS THE SITUATION WAS. Return to index of stories...


DEPUTY SAVES MAN-SOTVO


S/ Art Senteno:35 -:47

"Up here there's stuff falling from the roof. How I didn't get burned I don't know. I couldn't see a foot and a half in front of me. I

had a bright light, and I crouched down and made my way, you know, towards the voice."

THE FAMILY SAYS THEY'LL NEVER FORGET --- WHAT SENTENO DID FOR THEIR FAMILY. Return to index of stories...


TEASE FOUR-2-SHOT


A SOCIAL EXPERIEMENT IS THE LATEST VIRAL VIDEO.

BUT DOES IT GO TOO FAR?

THE CREATORS WANT TO KNOW --

WHAT WOULD *YOU DO IF YOU WITNESSED A MURDER?

SEE THE REACTIONS.

PLUS -- THE KICK HEARD AROUND THE WORLD.

THAT LANDED WITH A THUD.

FOR THE FIRST TIME.

A WOMAN TRIED OUT FOR THE N-F-L.

BUT SOME SAY IT WAS A HUGE SET BACK -- FOR *ALL WOMEN. Return to index of stories...


TA4 A) WOULD YOU STOP MURDER EXPERIMENT-NATSVO


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TZ4 B) GMA FEMALE KICKER-VOTOPS


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WEATHER TEASE-WX ID


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


WOULD YOU STOP MURDER EXPERIMENT-2 SHOT


IT WAS A STAGED STRANGULATION --

THAT TOOK SOME PEOPLES' BREATH AWAY.

AND GOT *LAUGHTER FROM OTHERS.

JEANNE MOOS HAS THE STORY OF AN ELEVATOR ESCAPADE --

DESIGNED TO MAKE YOU DECIDE.

WHETHER TO FLEE OR INTERVENE. Return to index of stories...


WOULD YOU STOP MURDER EXPERIMENT-PKG


SET UP A HIDDEN CAMERA. GET ONE ACTOR TO PRETEND TO STRANGLE ANOTHER WITH AN ELECTRICAL CORD. THEN ASK "WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WALKED INTO A MURDER IN PROGRESS?"

SCREAM BLOODY MURDER. IT'S THE LATEST VIRAL VIDEO FROM AN AGENCY CALLED THINKMODO.

THE CREATORS SAY OUT OF ABOUT 110 PEOPLE, AROUND 20 PERCENT ACTUALLY TRIED TO STOP THE STRANGULATION.

"Can I get some help over here?"

BEATING WITH A BOUQUET?

"No!"

TRYING TO DRAG OUT THE VICTIM? THEY CALL IT "ELEVATOR MURDER EXPERIMENT."

BUT IT'S REALLY MEANT TO PROMOTE A MOVIE STARRING COLIN FARRELL THAT INCLUDES A STRANGULATION SCENE.

"You know what it is to kill a man?"

"DEAD MAN DOWN" IT'S CALLED. AT LEAST THIS DOWNER OF AN ELEVATOR EXPERIMENT LEFT NO ONE DEAD.

THOUGH ONE GUY SPRAYED A FIRE EXTINGUISHER.

"Some of it looks a little staged to me, the fire hose and so on."

"THE QUESTION IS ARE THE PEOPLE IN THE VIDEO GENUINELY REACTING OR ARE THEY JUST ACTING?"

THE CREATORS TOLD US THEY USED CRAIG'S LIST TO BRING MOST OF THE PEOPLE INTO THE BUILDING UNDER THE FALSE PREMISE OF ATTENDING A FOCUS GROUP, THEN THEY SPRANG THE ELEVATOR PRANK ON THEM.

THEY ADMIT THE DOGS WERE ADDED TO HAVE AN ANIMAL REACTION.

"What would you do?"

"I would jump in there."

"I don't think I'd be beating anybody down. I think I probably would have called."

MEANING 9-1-1.

"It's a Coach bag."

THIS WOMAN SAYS SHE WOULD HAVE USED HER PURSE ON THE STRANGLER. SOME WOULD LIKE TO MURDER THE VIDEO.

"IT'S LIKE A HORRIBLE PSYCH EXPERIMENT.BORDERLINE SADISTIC. "

"THESE 'REAL' PROMOS KEEP HAPPENING AND ONE OF THESE TIMES, THE ACTOR'S GOING TO GET SHOT." Return to index of stories...


WOULD YOU STOP MURDER EXPERIMENT-2 SHOT


THAT WAS JEANNE MOOS REPORTING.

SINCE ITS UPLOAD TWO DAYS AGO--

THE VIDEO ALREADY HAS MORE THAN ONE MILLION VIEWS.

THE CREATORS OF THE VIDEO SAY THE MOST SHOCKING REACTION THEY SAW WAS A MAN WHO TOOK A PICTURE, INSTEAD OF HELPING THE VICTIM. 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.

Some spotty, light showers in association with a cool front will move into SWFL this morning.

Once the showers move out by the mid morning hours, skies will clear, and temperatures will be noticeably cooler today: high 72.

Temps return to the mid 40s tonight for the urban corridor and as low as the mid to upper 30s deep inland. Return to index of stories...


GMA FEMALE KICKER-2 SHOT


THIS MORNING -- FOOTBALL FALL-OUT.

WE TOLD YOU ABOUT THIS STORY EARLIER THIS WEEK.

A YOUNG WOMAN KICKED HER WAY INTO HISTORY.

TRYING OUT FOR THE N-F-L.

BUT HERE'S THE THING --

IT DID *NOT GO VERY WELL.

AND SOME SAY --

IT'S ACTUALLY A SET BACK FOR *ALL WOMEN.

ABC'S JUJU CHANG -- HAS MORE ON THE CONTROVERSY. Return to index of stories...


GMA FEMALE KICKER-PKG


:::SCRIPT:::

IT WAS THE KICK HEARD ROUND THE WORLD.

NAT KICK

WHICH LANDED WITH A THUD.

NAT KICK SECOND KICK

MAKE THAT TWO THUDS. 28 YEAR OLD LAUREN SILBERMAN'S HOPES OF BEING THE

FIRST WOMAN IN THE NFL FELL SO FAR SHORT.

SHE BECAME FODDER FOR COMIEDIANS.

SOT JIMMEY KIMMEL

00:04:43 There she is kicking the football.

00:04:47 And -- she did not make the nfl

SOME QUESTIONED IF SILBERMAN- A FORMER SOCCER PLAYER WHO'D NEVER PLAYED

FOOTBALL. - HAD ANY BUSINESS TRYING OUT FOR THE NFL. EVEN THOUGH SHE'D

SCORED THE TRY-OUT WITH THIS IMPRESSIVE FIELD GOAL AT A SUPERBOWL FAN EVENT.

NAT KICK SECOND KICK

BUT THE AVERAGE NFL PLACEKICK: 41.8 YARDS. SILBERMAN'S ATTEMPT DRIFTING

19 YARDS. THEN JUST 13.

SOT, Lauren Silberman/First Woman to Tryout for the NFL

The minute I kind of touched the ball, my quad, I could just feel

tense up and hurt. it was really painful /

SOT KATIE HNIDA: 12:38:05

"MY HEART SUNK INTO MY STOMACH when I saw the kicks / this is not good

for Lauren its not good for any of us.

KATIE HNIDA IS AMONG THE MOST QUALIFED WOMEN IN FOOTBALL. SHE STARTED IN

HIGH SCHOOL. PLAYED COLLEGE FOOTBALL: and became THE FIRST WOMAN TO EVER

SCORE A POINT IN A DIVISION I GAME. SHE EVEN PLAYED PRO FOOTBALL IN THE

ARENA LEAGUE HNIDA WORRIES THAT SILBERMAN'S INJURY-PLAGUED PERFORMANCE SET

BACK THE CAUSE OF SERIOUS FEMALE KICKERS WHO'VE FOUGHT LONG AND HARD FOR

YEARS TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY.

12:38:10

SOT KATIE HNIDA: "Not having an kicking experience is huge. It's

presumptuous

GFX - AND SHE'S NOT THE ONLY ONE TO FEEL THAT WAY THE TWITTERSPHERE

ERUPTED WITH HEATED REACTIONS.

"DISGRACE TO FEMALE ATHLETES." SAYS ONE WOMAN AND " WILL THE REAL FEMALE

KICKERS SEND US YOUR STATS!"

SOT KATIE HNIDA

12:31 "this was not representative at all of how women can be great

athletes "

BUT OTHERS SAY NOT SO FAST.

SOT CHRISTENNE BRENNAN:

21:53:14 she didn't have a good day but does it impact women's sports not at

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GMA FEMALE KICKER-OC


THAT WAS JUJU CHAN REPORTING.

SILBERMAN SAID SHE WAS HOPING TO "CONTRIBUTE AND STRENGTHEN THE LEAGUE".

REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SHE MADE IT THROUGH THE TRY-OUT OR NOT. Return to index of stories...


BONITA SLOTS-OC- VO


BONITA SPRINGS LEADERS ARE IN TALLAHASSEE THIS MORNING.

TO GET SLOT MACHINES AT THE --- NAPLES FORT MYERS GREYHOUND TRACK.

THEY BOARDED A BUS YESTERDAY.

THEY WANT LEGISLATORS TO APPROVE -- A TWO YEAR TRIAL PERIOD FOR SLOT MACHINES.

LEE COUNTY RESIDENTS VOTED IN FAVOR OF ADDING SLOT MACHINES.

BUT THE STATE STILL HAS TO GIVE THE OK.

THE SEMINOLE TRIBE IS COMPLAINING -- THAT WOULD BREAK THEIR EXCLUSIVE GAMBLING AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE. Return to index of stories...


NAPLES RITZ CARLTON-VO


THE RITZ CARLTON BEACH RESORT --- IS CLOSING IT'S DOORS THIS SUMMER.

BUT ONLY TEMPORARILY.

THE HOTEL IN NAPLES -- WILL SHUT DOWN FOR RENOVATIONS STARTING IN JULY.

GUEST ROOMS ARE GETTING AN UPGRADE.

THE LAST TIME THE RESORT CLOSED --- WAS BACK IN 2005 BECAUSE OF HURRICANE WILMA.

WORK STARTS JULY 25th.

AND RE-OPENS OCTOBER 1st. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER RED LIGHT CAMERAS-OC VO


THOSE RED LIGHT CAMERAS WILL DISAPPEAR IN COLLIER COUNTY.

ALL TEN CAMERAS SHOULD BE DOWN BY TODAY.

WE FOUND CREWS TAKING DOWN THE CONTROVERSIAL CAMERAS,

AT PINE RIDGE AND U-S 41.

THE COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ENDED THE RED LIGHT CAMERA PROGRAM.

BECAUSE THEY SAID THERE IS NOT ENOUGH PROOF THEY MAKE ROADS SAFER.

BUT THEY DID MAKE MONEY.

RECORDS SHOW THE COUNTY NETTED 1 POINT 6 MILLION DOLLARS FROM THE PROGRAM. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER ANIMAL CONTROL-VOWIPE


COLLIER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HELD A WORKSHOP -

TO DISCUSS PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE COUNTY'S ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE.

THE ORDINANCE LOOKS TO TOUGHEN THE RULES --

FOR ANYONE WORKING WITH ANIMALS.

THESE TALKS ALL STEM FROM A CASE OF BREEDER NEGLECT BACK IN 2011.

WHEN A GOLDEN GATE ESTATES RESIDENT SURRENDERED 45 DOGS TO DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES.

TOPICS AT TUESDAY'S WORKSHOP RANGED FROM THE PERMITTING OF KENNELS AND PET SHOPS,

TO OUTLINING SEVERAL COUNTY DEFINITIONS. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER ANIMAL CONTROL-SOTVO


Amanda Townsend/Domestic Animal Services, Collier County "Making sure we have definitions of commercial and non commercial breeders and that we can add those to our permitting process and routine inspections."

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL HAVE FINAL SAY ON THE ORDINANCE AT THEIR NEXT MEETING. Return to index of stories...


TEASE FIVE-OC


JON STEWART IS LEAVING THE DAILY SHOW. BUT NOT FOR LONG

\

THE LATEST ON HIS NEW PROJECT.

AND WHO'S TAKING OVER THE JOB -- FOR A FEW MONTHS. 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...


JON STEWART NEW PROJECT-VO


JON STEWART WILL TAKE THE SUMMER OFF FROM "THE DAILY SHOW."

BUT HE WON'T BE ON VACATION.

STEWART WILL SPEND 12 WEEKS --

DIRECTING HIS FIRST FILM - "ROSE WATER."

IT'S BASED ON A MEMOIR BY B-B-C JOURNALIST MAZIAR BAHARI.

IT TELLS THE STORY OF HIS ARREST,

WHILE COVERING PROTESTS IN IRAN IN 2009.

STEWART ALSO WROTE THE SCREENPLAY FOR THE FILM.

"DAILY SHOW" CORRESPONDENT JOHN OLIVER --

WILL FILL STEWART'S CHAIR FOR EIGHT WEEKS. Return to index of stories...


JEPSEN GAY RIGHTS-VO


CARLY RAE JEPSEN -- IS TAKING A STAND. IN SUPPORT OF GAY RIGHTS.

THE "CALL ME MAYBE" SINGER HAS CANCELED HER PERFORMANCE.

AT THE BOY SCOUTS' UPCOMING "JAMBOREE".

BECAUSE OF THE GROUP'S BAN ON OPENLY GAY MEMBERS.

JEPSEN SAYS SHE IS ACTING AS AN ARTIST -- WHO BELIEVES IN EQUALITY FOR ALL PEOPLE.

LAST WEEK THE GROUP "TRAIN". ALSO PULLED OUT OF THE PROGRAM FOR THE SAME REASON. Return to index of stories...


TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIPTOPS


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TS1) WINTER


RIGHT NOW - THE WASHINGTON D-C AREA GETS ITS FIRST BIG SNOWFALL OF THE WINTER.

FORECASTERS PREDICT UP TO A FOOT OF SNOW.

AND HUNDREDS OF FLIGHTS HAVE BEEN CANCELED.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORIES HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR 22 STATES,

NOW EXTENDING INTO NEW ENGLAND.

THIS HUGE STORM ALREADY MADE A MESS IN THE MIDWEST. Return to index of stories...


TS2) CHAVEZ


AFTER A TWO YEAR BATTLE WITH CANCER.

VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT HUGO CHAVEZ HAS DIED.

HE WAS 58 YEARS OLD.

HIS FUNERAL WILL BE FRIDAY.

AND DIGNITARIES FROM ACROSS LATIN AMERICA WILL ATTEND.

NICOLAS MADURO IS SERVING AS PRESIDENT --- UNTIL THE ELECTION IN 30 DAYS. Return to index of stories...


TS3) PROCTOR


DANIEL PROCTOR HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH SECOND DEGREE MURDER --

IN THE HEATH OF HIS EX-WIFE AMY PATTERSON.

SHE DISAPPEARED IN 2011.

HER BODY WAS FOUND LAST YEAR ON PINE ISLAND.

PROCTOR IS SERVING A LIFE SENTENCE IN ALABAMA,

BUT WILL BE EXTRADITED BACK TO LEE COUNTY. Return to index of stories...


CLOSE-2SH-AWS ANI


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