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(Queens, New York: Michelle Franzen) The cold snap dropping temperatures reviewed; nationwide temperature and freeze maps, snow, the Chicago marathon and a New York pumpkin patch shown. [The Weather Channel Eric FISHER†, Chicago WOMAN, Cincinnati WOMAN - comments on the cold temperatures.]
(Studio: Lester Holt) Report introduced.
(Studio: Julie Martin) The first blast of winter weather previewed; temperature maps shown.
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(Beloit, Wisconsin: Ron Mott) The presidential election campaign by Mitt Romney and vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan featured. [In Florida, ROMNEY - says we don't want four more years; promises jobs, jobs.] [Republican Newt GINGRICH - comments on the debate.] [President OBAMA - talks about the unemployment level.] [On "This Week," Romney campaign adviser Ed GILLESPIE†; Senator Kelly AYOTTE†- respond on unemployment.]
(Los Angeles: Kristen Welker) Obama's campaigning after a sub-par debate performance featured; anti-Romney ad and Big Bird on "Saturday Night Live" shown. [OBAMA - says he is not a perfect president.] [ROMNEY - comments on the debate and Big Bird.] [On "This Week," former White House press secretary Robert GIBBS†- criticizes Romney.] [On "Face the Nation," Obama campaign strategist David AXELROD†- comments on the debate performances.] Vice President Joe Biden's preparation for this week's debate noted.
(Studio: Lester Holt; Washington: Chuck Todd) What the Obama campaign and the Romney campaign are emphasizing for the coming days discussed.
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(Caracas: Kerry Sanders) The race in Venezuela for President Hugo Chavez, who seeks an unprecedented third term against Henrique Capriles††, examined; scenes shown of Chavez campaigning and Venezuelans in line in the US to vote; details given about what the election means for US gas prices and about the crime, food and oil issues. [MAN - backs Chavez.] [Oil industry analyst Andy LIPOW†- predicts higher gas prices for the US.] [ANALYST - hopes for change.]
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(New York: Stephanie Gosk) A conversation about the dangers of high school football for kids examined; details given about concussions and other brain injuries with statistics cited. [New Hampshire retired physician Paul BUTLER†, North Shore Neurological Inst. Dr. Julian BAILES†, two PARENTS - offer differing opinions on whether football is too dangerous.] [High school athlete Chuck TRENTLER- talks about his injury checkup tests.]
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(No location given: Janet Shamlian) The wedding brawl in a Philadelphia hotel between two separate wedding parties featured; video of the chaos that included police and guests shown. [Teen Max SHULTZ‡, WOMAN - describe what happened.] A statement from the Sheraton Society Hill Hotel human resources director Susan Carney† quoted.
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(Chicago: Kevin Tibbles) The changing place of the grand piano in American homes and society featured; scenes shown of pianos being dumped. [Chicago kid pianist Mira KHARE†- loves her piano.] [Piano movers Charles and Brian O'MARA†- comment on "piano heaven."] [New Music School Francisco YBARRA†- says pianos can be donated and students need piano.] [Mother Madhulika KHARE†- talks about Mira's piano.]
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