ABC Evening News for 2012-10-21

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This program is 29 minutes long

Preview/Introduction David Muir (Boca Raton, Florida)

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05:30:20 pm — 05:31:30 pm
Brookfield, Wisconsin / Mass Shooting

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05:31:30 pm — 05:33:30 pm

(Boca Raton: David Muir) Report introduced.
(Brookfield, Wisconsin: Alex Peres) A mass shooting by Radcliffe Haughton†† in a mall in Brookfield, Wisconsin, reviewed; scenes shown from the site; details given of two other shootings in the Wisconsin area. [Witnesses WOMAN, Sallie KONRUFF†- describe what happened.]
Campaign 2012 / Obama vs. Romney / Third Debate / Undecided Voters

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05:33:30 pm — 05:40:50 pm

(Boca Raton: David Muir) The background to the final debate between President Obama and Mitt Romney introduced; poll standings cited.
(White House: David Kerley) Foreign policy issues for the debate tomorrow featured; scenes shown from Romney on the beach; details given about the issue of possible talks with Iran about nuclear weapons, about the attack on the US consulate in Libya, Obama's strategy for the debate and the economy issue. [Senator Lindsey GRAHAM†- comments on Iran's bomb-making capabilities.] [Obama campaign adviser David AXELROD†- characterizes Romney's "Duke of Hazzard" tour.]
(Boca Raton: David Muir; studio: George Stephanopoulos) What to look for in the third debate outlined; details given about Romney's tone on foreign policy, the flashpoint over the killings in Benghazi and the security and Iran issues.
(Boca Raton: David Muir) The undecided voters in Florida examined. ["The Signal and the Noise" author Nate SILVER†- comments on undecideds according to the poll and who they are.] [In Florida, voters Michelle SASKO‡, Frank MERKLE - comment on the debate and the election.]
(Boca Raton: David Muir) ABC News debate coverage announced.
Economy: Housing Boom

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05:40:50 pm — 05:42:50 pm

(Boca Raton: David Muir) The surge in home building noted.
(Homestead, Florida: Matt Gutman) The new American home dream examined; Florida housing scenes shown; details given about mortgage rates and housing demand. [DR Horton president Rafael ROCA†- cites sales increases.] [Buyer Midales McDONALD‡- comments.]
Gasoline Prices

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05:42:50 pm — 05:43:10 pm

(Boca Raton: David Muir) The drop in gasoline prices cited.
McGovern Death

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05:43:10 pm — 05:44:50 pm

(Boca Raton: David Muir) The death of one-time presidential candidate George McGovern noted.
(Washington: John Donvan) McGovern's liberal political career capped by his '72 run for the presidency reviewed; photos from his life shown; details given about the problems with his campaign and its long-term impact on the Democratic Party. [GOVERN - campaigns against the Vietnam war.]
Upcoming Items (Boca Raton: David Muir)

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05:44:50 pm — 05:45:10 pm
(Commercial: DeVry University; Glucerna; Spiriva; Just for Men; Prilosec.)

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05:45:10 pm — 05:47:50 pm
Hotels / Door Security

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05:47:50 pm — 05:49:50 pm

(Boca Raton: David Muir) Report introduced.
(Studio and New York: Mark Greenblatt) An ABC News investigation into problems with electronic locks on hotel rooms examined; scenes shown; details given about Onity's faulty locks. [Security consultant Nick PERCOCO†- shows how to unlock the doors.]
Upcoming Items (Boca Raton: David Muir)

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05:49:50 pm — 05:50:00 pm
(Commercial: Humana; Nexium; Progressive; Cialis; Alka-Seltzer.)

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05:50:00 pm — 05:52:40 pm
Instant Index

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05:52:40 pm — 05:53:50 pm

(Boca Raton: David Muir) Pictures from the Mars rover; video of a Virginia Tech robot dancing and rumors singer Adele has given birth reported; Mars photos shown.
Upcoming Items (Boca Raton: David Muir)

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05:53:50 pm — 05:54:00 pm
(Commercial: Celebrex; Bayer; Dulcolax; "Revenge"; Subway.)

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05:54:00 pm — 05:56:50 pm
Campaign 2012 / Obama vs. Romney / "Wives Debate"

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05:56:50 pm — 05:59:00 pm

(Boca Raton: David Muir) Comedian Jimmy Kimmel's skit of the first debate between the presidential wives First Lady Michelle Obama and Ann Romney featured; scenes shown of the two ladies on TV talk shows. [On the street, three PEOPLE - offer views on who won the debate.] [OBAMA, ROMNEY - campaign.]
Good Night

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05:59:00 pm — 05:59:00 pm