ABC Evening News for 2014-02-16

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This program is 29 minutes long

Preview/Introduction David Muir (New York)

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05:30:10 pm — 05:31:00 pm
Florida / Dunn Murder Trial

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05:31:00 pm — 05:33:20 pm

(Studio: David Muir) Report introduced.
(Jacksonville, Florida: Ryan Owens) The jury's verdict in the trial in Florida of Michael Dunn for the death of black teen Jordan Davis in the loud music shooting outside a Jacksonville gas station in 2012 examined; scenes shown from the courtroom, the protesters, the gas station, Dunn on the stand. [Defense attorney Cory STROLLA†, victim's mother Lucia McBATH†- react to the verdict.] [On "Good Morning America, "ABC's Dan ABRAMS†- speculates about the hung jury.]
Winter Weather / Avalanches

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05:33:20 pm — 05:35:10 pm

(Studio: David Muir) Report introduced.
(Copper Mountain, Colorado: Clayton Sandell) The deadly avalanches and snowstorms in the West featured; scenes shown from Colorado of avalanches and rescue operations and drills. [Copper Mountain ski patrol Drew GIBSON†, Jamie BAKER†- talk about chances of survival in an avalanche.]
Winter Weather . Snowstorms / East

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05:35:10 pm — 05:38:00 pm

(Studio: David Muir) A photo of the snow in York, Pennsylvania, shown.
(Cape Cod: Gio Benitez) The blizzard on the New England coast featured; scenes shown from Brewster, Massachusetts . [WOMAN, Brewster town administrator Charles SUMNER†- react to the weather.]
(Studio: David Muir; studio: Mike Wankum) The weather systems bringing more snow and a warmer forecast in the South discussed; weather maps shown.
Olympic Games / Sochi / Results

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05:38:00 pm — 05:41:00 pm

(Studio: David Muir) Victories in the Olympic Games in Sochi for skier Bode Miller and the US hockey team reported; photos shown; medal count outlined on screen.
(Sochi: Matt Gutman) Miller's ski medal in a downhill race, the silver medal for American teammate Andrew Weibrecht, the US-Russia hockey game yesterday led by American shooter T.J. Oshie and the US bobsled teams reviewed; scenes shown. [MILLER - comments.] [Bobsled coach Brian SHIMER†- explains the speed of bobsled.]
(Studio: David Muir) Rumors Russian President Vladimir Putin may be engaged reported; woman's rings shown.
Pennsylvania / Serial Killer

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05:41:00 pm — 05:43:00 pm

(Studio: David Muir) Report introduced.
(Studio: Mara SChiavocampo) The claims from 19-year-old Miranda Barbour†† that she is a serial killer examined; scenes shown of the Pennsylvania teen arrested for a thrill kill via Craigslist. ["The Daily Item" reporter Francis SCARCETTA†- describes Barbour's demeanor.] [ABC consultant Brad GARRETT†- says her claims are now about facts.]
Egypt / Tourist Attack

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05:43:00 pm — 05:43:20 pm

(Studio: David Muir) A explosion on a tour bus in Egypt and a court appearance for ousted President Mohamed Morsi, who is on trial for espionage, shown.
Climate Change / Kerry

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05:43:20 pm — 05:43:50 pm

(Studio: David Muir) The call from Secretary of State John Kerry about the reality of global warming and climate change reported.
Kentucky / Snake Bite

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05:43:50 pm — 05:45:00 pm

(Studio: David Muir) Report introduced.
(Atlanta: Steve Osunsami) The deadly encounter for Kentucky pentecostal pastor Jamie Coots††, who was fatally bitten by a rattlesnake, featured; scenes shown of him handling snakes. National Geographic quoted about Coots and his reality show.
Upcoming Items (Studio: David Muir)

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05:45:00 pm — 05:45:40 pm
(Commercial: Ally; Aleve; Centrum; Dr. Scholl's; Phillips' Colon Health.)

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05:45:40 pm — 05:47:40 pm
Space: Russian Satellite

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05:47:40 pm — 05:49:00 pm

(Studio: David Muir) Report introduced.
(Moscow: Hamish Macdonald) The coming crash to Earth of a decommissioned Russian satellite examined; virtual view of the satellite and the 2013 crash of a meteor into Russia shown.
Upcoming Items (Studio: David Muir)

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05:49:00 pm — 05:49:20 pm
(Commercial: Restasis; Oxytrol; Sunsweet; America's Oil and Natural Gas Industry; Viagra; Progressive.)

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05:49:20 pm — 05:52:20 pm
Instant Index

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05:52:20 pm — 05:53:00 pm

(Studio: David Muir) A look at people, pictures and quotes that captured our imagination: the death of John Paul Henson, of the Muppets; the golf shot at a basketball game that won a fan a new car and the Powerball Lottery jackpot.
Upcoming Items (Studio: David Muir)

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05:53:00 pm — 05:53:10 pm
(Commercial: Microsoft; Alka-Seltzer; Celebrex; Dr. Scholl's; "Mindgames"; Oscars.)

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05:53:10 pm — 05:56:00 pm
Girl Genius

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05:56:00 pm — 05:59:00 pm

(Studio: David Muir) Three-year-old Alexis Martin, whose IQ is at least 160, profiled; scenes shown of Alexis in action answering questions. [Father Ian MARTIN††- recounts her memorized recitations.]
Good Night

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05:59:00 pm — 05:59:00 pm