NBC Evening News for 2010-09-03

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This program is 29 minutes long

Preview/Introduction Brian Williams (New York)

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05:30:10 pm — 05:31:00 pm
Hurricane Earl

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05:31:00 pm — 05:35:50 pm

(Studio: Brian Williams) The status of Hurricane Earl as it moves up the East Coast noted; map shown; scenes shown of the waves at Nantucket, Massachusetts.
(Montauk, New York: Peter Alexander) The impact of the storm featured; scenes shown from North Carolina’s Outer Banks of rain, water in the streets, tires from an artificial reef on the beach, people in Cape Cod, Massachusetts boarding up; details given of the disappearance of a swimmer in New Jersey. [In North Carolina, NBC’s Al ROKER; in Cape Hatteras, The Weather Channel’s Jim CANTORE – describe the situation.] [Westhampton, New York beach manager Steve WISNOSKI†- says there is riptide and beach erosion.] [SURFER, Island Pharmacy Kathy TREMBLAY†, vacationer Ben FARUCCI‡- comment.] Travel problems noted.
(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(The Weather Channel: Bryan Norcross) The forecast for Earl featured; diagrams shown.
New Zealand / Earthquake

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05:35:50 pm — 05:37:30 pm

(Studio: Brian Williams) A powerful earthquake in New Zealand reported; map shown; scenes shown of debris, sand volcanoes, a cracked road, damaged buildings. [Via Skype from Christchurch, geologist Mark QUIGLEY†, his partner Candace EGAN††- describe what happened.]
Economy: Jobs

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05:37:30 pm — 05:40:10 pm

(Studio: Brian Williams) New statistics on jobs lost and the unemployment rate cited.
(Chula Vista, California: Kristen Welker) The latest jobs report examined; details given about the tough situation for small businesses; scenes shown from a Denver job fair. [Flag Crafters Bob Crowe††- comments on his business.] [RBS senior economist Michelle GIRARD†- says we are seeing modest job growth.] [Job seeker Cynthia TAYONNE‡- comments.]
(Studio: Brian Williams) Stock Market Report.
Gulf of Mexico / Oil Spill

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05:40:10 pm — 05:40:50 pm

(Studio: Brian Williams) BP’s removal of the blowout preventer from its damaged oil rig and the warning that it may not be able to pay all damage claims noted.
Arizona / Brewer's Debate

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05:40:50 pm — 05:43:40 pm

(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(Washington: Kelly O’Donnell) Arizona Governor Jan Brewer's loss for words in her televised debate with election rivals, including Terry Goddard, presented; scenes shown from the debate; details given of her claim that beheadings in the desert are linked to illegal immigration. [Today, BREWER – says it’s embarrassing and funny.] [Last night after debate, BREWER – refuses to respond about beheadings.] [“Arizona Republic” columnist Ed MONTINI†- predicts we won’t see her before a live camera with other candidates.]
Upcoming Items (Studio: Brian Williams)

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05:43:40 pm — 05:44:00 pm
(Commercial: Lovaza; Ford Edge; GE Capital.)

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05:44:00 pm — 05:46:00 pm
Obama Family / Daughters

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05:46:00 pm — 05:48:40 pm

(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(White House: Norah O’Donnell) Some details about the lives of First Daughters Malia and Sasha Obama presented; photos shown. [President OBAMA – talks about Malia.] [To school kids, First Lady Michelle OBAMA – describes the girls’ schedules and the rules for TV and computers.] [Presidential historian Douglas WEAD†- says for a First Family to bring structure into the life of their children is fairly unusual.]
Upcoming Items (Studio: Brian Williams)

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05:48:40 pm — 05:48:50 pm
(Commercial: Reclast; BP oil spill PSA; Toviaz; “Dateline.”)

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05:48:50 pm — 05:51:40 pm
Hawking / God Theory

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05:51:40 pm — 05:52:10 pm

(Studio: Brian Williams) The buzz over physicist Stephen Hawking’s theory on the role of a creator in the creation of the universe noted.
Japan / Pandas

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05:52:10 pm — 05:52:30 pm

(Studio: Brian Williams) The debut of a pair of baby pandas at a Japanese zoo shown.
Adults and Cell Phones

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05:52:30 pm — 05:53:00 pm

(Studio: Brian Williams) Statistics on adults who keep their cell phones by their beds when they sleep cited.
Directions Study

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05:53:00 pm — 05:53:30 pm

(Studio: Brian Williams) The findings of a British study on men and women asking for directions and the cost of driving around cited.
Upcoming Items (Studio: Brian Williams)

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05:53:30 pm — 05:53:40 pm
(Commercial: Plavix; BP oil spill PSA; Yoplait; Channel 4 News.)

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05:53:40 pm — 05:56:30 pm
Making a Difference (World Trade Center Flag)

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05:56:30 pm — 05:59:00 pm

(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(Little Rock: Roger O’Neil) The reconstruction of a flag found after the September 11 attack on the World Trade Center from fragments of other flags from all 50 states featured; photo shown of the tattered flag after the attack; scenes shown of firefighters, police officers, first responders and everyday citizens stitching the flag; details given about the link between New York City and Greensburg, Kansas, which was devastated by a tornado 3 years ago. [The New York Says Thank You Foundation Jeff PARNESS†, firefighter Brian FITZPATRICK‡, first responder Michael NEIL‡- comment on the flag.]
Good Night

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05:59:00 pm — 05:59:00 pm