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(Studio: Anne Thompson) A report finding an increased rate of polar ice melt in Greenland and Antarctica examined; diagrams shown; details given of concern about major cities at sea level; time lapse photos of melting by photographer Jim Balog† shown. [NASA's Erik IVINS†- says the faster speeds in Greenland are not going to slow down.] [NASA’s Thomas WAGNER†- says small changes in sea level rise can displace millions of people.] [In 2007, BALOG – says more ice is going into the ocean.]
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(Washington: Andrea Mitchell) The U.N. vote to recognize Palestine as an observer state featured; scenes shown of Palestinians celebrating in the West Bank, a pizza decorated as the Palestinian flag; details given about Israel’s objections. [Pizza shop OWNER – says it’s about time.] [Palestinian President Mahmoud ABBAS {thru translator} – says the General Assembly is called upon to issue a birth certificate for Palestine.] [In Ramallah, NBC’s Martin FLETCHER – notes real change won’t happen without direct negotiations with Israel.] [Israel’s U.N. Ambassador Ron PROSOR†- calls for Abbas to recognize Israel as a Jewish state.] [U.N. Ambassador Susan RICE – says it places further obstacles in the path to peace.] [Jerusalem Fund and Palestine Center Yousef MUNAYYER†- says at the end of the day this is about land.]
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(White House: Kristen Welker) President Obama’s lunch at the White House with former rival Mitt Romney in a show of bipartisanship after the divisive presidential campaign reviewed; photo shown; scenes shown of Romney’s arrival; details given about controversial comments about Obama’s victory from Romney and advisor Stuart Stevens. [White House press secretary Jay CARNEY – says Obama is interested in some of Romney’s ideas.] [Senator Harry REID – says this picture is good for the American people.] The arrest of a man who interfered with Romney’s vehicle noted.
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(Capitol: Kelly O'Donnell) The stalemate in the talks between the White House and Congress over how to avoid the fiscal cliff updated; scenes shown of Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner at the Capitol. [Speaker of the House John BOEHNER – says he is disappointed in where we are.] [White House Emissary Rob NABORS††- says the conversation was very direct.] [Senator Harry REID – says he doesn’t understand Boehner’s brain.] [2 TOURISTS – react to the negotiations.] [Senators Richard DURBIN, Charles SCHUMER†- criticize Republicans over taxes.]
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(Dearborn, Missouri: Kerry Sanders) The sale of 2 winning Powerball Lottery tickets featured; scenes shown of the stores in Dearborn, Missouri and Fountain Hills, Arizona where the tickets were sold; details given about the link between the winning numbers and Kansas City Royals baseball Hall of Famers. [Trex Mart employee Kelly BLOUNT†, Fountain Hills resident Diane OHM†- react.] [Royals Hall of Famer Mark GUBICZA†- comments.]
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(New York: Stephanie Gosk) The story behind the picture of an act of kindness by New York City police officer Larry DePrimo†, who bought shoes for a homeless man in New York City’s Times Square, presented. [DePRIMO – recalls what happened.] [Shoe store clerk Jose CANO††- says the officer was inspiring.] [Tourist Jennifer FOSTER††- describes the man’s face.]
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