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(Miami: Kerry Sanders) A CDC warning for pregnant women not to travel to the Wynwood district in Miami due to the increase in home grown Zika featured; map shown; details given about the failure of Congress to fund the Zika fight. [CDC Dr. Tom FRIEDEN†, WOMAN, Dr. Adrian ROZNOWSKI††, Governor Rick SCOTT†, Mosquito Joe owner Yoel GUTIERREZ††- comment.]
(Studio: Lester Holt) Live interview held with National Institutes of Health Dr. Anthony Fauci†. [FAUCI – explains what the CDC is doing.]
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(Columbus, Ohio: Hallie Jackson) Criticism of Trump over his temperament and his ability to comfort the families of the fallen examined; details given of his remarks about the parents of a fallen soldier featured; photo shown of Speaker of the House Paul Ryan with a pocket Constitution; statement from Senator John McCain quoted. [Gold Star Mothers Ghazala KHAN†, Celeste ZAPPALA††, MAN, EXPERT - comment.]
(Mechanicsville, Pennsylvania: Katy Tur) Accusations that Trump doesn’t understand world affairs after his comments on Russia invading Ukraine examined. [In earlier interview, TRUMP – says Russian President Vladimir Putin isn’t going to go into Ukraine.] [Today, TRUMP – explains his comment.] [Former US Ambassador to Russia Michael McFAUL††- comments.]
(Studio: Lester Holt) Billionaire Warren Buffett’s support for Clinton noted. [BUFFETT – challenges Trump over his tax returns.] Endorsements for Clinton from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg & Mark Cuban noted.
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(Ellicott City, Maryland: Tammy Leitner) The historic flooding reviewed; scenes shown from Ellicott City of rushing waters, a human chain, the damage; photos shown of victims Joseph Blevins†† and Jessica Watsula††; map shown. [MAN, business owner Gretchen SHUEY††, OFFICER – comment.]
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(Lockhart, Texas: Janet Shamlian) The investigation into the crash of a hot air balloon in Texas reviewed; 911 call played; photos shown of victims Paige & Lorilee Brabson††, Matt & Sunday Rowan††, Holly Huckabee††, Tresa †† Joe Owens††, and pilot Skip Nichols††; animation shown; details given about Nichols’ prior drunk driving convictions. [WOMAN, NTSB investigator Robert SUMWALT††- comment.]
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(Rio de Janeiro: Miguel Almaguer) The race in Rio di Janeiro to get ready for the Olympics featured; details given about security precautions and concerns about contaminated water; scenes shown of security forces and a ramp at the sailing center that collapsed in high waves. [NBC security analyst Juan ZARATE†- says jihadists have wanted to hit this site.] [WOMAN – comments.]
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(No location given: Blake McCoy) The controversial Texas law allowing concealed carry of guns on college campuses that is taking effect on the 50th anniversary of the mass shooting at the University of Texas at Austin examined; footage shown of the clock tower shooting; details given about the restrictions and the resignation of a professor; map shown of states with campus carry laws. [2 STUDENTS - offer differing opinions.] [University of Texas PRESIDENT – comments.]
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(Los Angeles: Jo Ling Kent) The uproar over how race is depicted on film sparked by the casting of actor Matt Damon in his upcoming movie “The Great Wall” featured; Tweets from actress Constance Wu† and statement from director Zhang Yimou†† quoted; clips shown. [Actor/director Chris TASHIMA†- says we want to see more opportunities for actors of color.]
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