Here is an update on AP Video-US stories either available or expected for 10/15/2012:
HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS ADVISORY:
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AP VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: CDC 'WAR ROOM' - We talk to scientists working on the frontline of the fight against the deadly meningitis outbreak, at the CDC's emergency operations center. AVAILABLE NOW - See Features
AMPHIBIOUS ACTION - See the quad-bike that turns into a jetski-style personal watercraft. AVAILABLE NOW - See Regional
MOTORCYCLE OF THE FUTURE? - Sporting a sleek safety capsule straight out of a sci-fi movie, could this electric prototype be the motorcycle of the future? See Regional.
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FEATURES
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TRACKING MENINGITIS FROM WAR ROOM AT CDC - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is on the front lines in the fight against a fungal meningitis outbreak stemming from contaminated injections. At the heart of the fight: a busy emergency operations center. AVAILABLE NOW
WISCONSIN WOLF HUNT - Wisconsin launches its first organized wolf hunt in modern history, after Great Lakes wolves were removed from the endangered species list. Animal advocates complain the wolf population isn't strong enough to support a hunt, but farmers in have long complained about wolves attacking livestock. AVAILABLE NOW
TEXAS BORDER FENCE — A massive steel fence to stop illegal crossings along 670-miles of the US-Mexico border has also divided local communities, with some landowners paid far more Federal compensation than others. AVAILABLE NOW
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NATIONAL
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NOBEL PRIZE FOR ECONOMICS - Two Americans win the Nobel Prize for Economics for studies on the match-making that takes place when doctors are coupled with hospitals, and students with schools. One winner heard the news from an AP photographer who knocked at his door. Announcement and reactions AVAILABLE NOW
GUANTANAMO TRIAL - A U.S. military judge is considering broad security rules for the war crimes tribunal of five Guantanamo prisoners charged in the Sept. 11 attacks, including measures to prevent the accused from publicly revealing what happened to them in the CIA's secret network of overseas prisons. RAW VO AVAILABLE NOW, EXPECT UPDATE. (Also see 9/11 FAMILIES in Regional)
DEBATE PREVIEW - Preparations ahead of tomorrow night's second Presidential debate. President Barack Obama is under pressure to improve on his first-debate performance at this town-hall style gathering. AVAILABLE NOW
RYAN: OBAMA RISKS LOSING A GENERATION - Campaigning in Wisconsin Monday, Republican vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan said the U.S. is at risk because of high youth unemployment. AVAILABLE NOW
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REGIONAL
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NY, BROADWAY MYSTERY - A former stock broker was arrested today on charges he directed an elaborate fraud on Broadway starring fictitious investors - a scheme that doomed the musical adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's psychological thriller "Rebecca."
NY, 9/11 FAMILIES - Survivors and relatives of those killed in the World Trade Center attack react after watching a live feed of the Guantanamo 9/11 hearings at Fort Hamilton, New York.
MI, AMPHIBIOUS ATV - A James Bond-style all-terrain vehicle that doubles as a personal watercraft will go on sale in the US by the end of this year. The $40,000 Quadski has taken a Michigan company $200m to develop. AVAILABLE NOW
CA, ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE ENCASES RIDER IN SAFETY SHELL - A new electric motorcycle protects its rider from both weather and accidents with a metal shell and gyroscopes to prevent it tipping over.
CA, SUPERSONIC SKYDIVE SCIENCE - Expert explains the science behind Felix Baumgartner's record-breaking free fall through the sound barrier.
MN, WNBA STAR SPEAKS OUT FOR GAY MARRIAGE - Minnesota Lynx guard Seimone Augustus talks about the push for gay marriage and proposing to her partner. AVAILABLE NOW
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INTERNATIONAL
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PAKISTAN AIRLIFT - 14-year-old activist shot by the Taliban is flown to the United Kingdom for specialized medical treatment in Birmingham. The shooting of Malala Yousufazi and two classmates has horrified people inside and outside the country. AVAILABLE NOW
AP VIDEO: SYRIA FIGHTING - Fierce fighting continues in Aleppo, amid claim and counter-claim over which side is responsible for damage to the city's world heritage-listed mosque. An AP crew follows Free Syrian Army rebels on the frontline. AVAILABLE NOW
SCOTLAND'S PUSH FOR INDEPENDENCE - Britain's Prime Minister and Scotland's First Minister agree on the terms of a referendum on Scottish independence, a move that could lead to the breakup of the United Kingdom. AVAILABLE NOW
ITALY CRUISE LINER - The former captain of the shipwrecked Costa Concordia appears in an Italian court to hear evidence against him. Experts presented the court with an analysis from the ship's 'black box' data recorder. AVAILABLE NOW
BELGIAN BREAKUP? - The victory of a high-profile separatist in mayoral elections heralds a new push for autonomy by Belgium's Dutch-speaking region of Flanders, reflecting a nation deeply divided by language and wealth. AVAILABLE NOW
PERU CLINTON - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton holds news conference with Peruvian President Ollanta Humala ahead of international conference on women.
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ENTERTAINMENT
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HULK HOGAN CALLS NEWS CONFERENCE - Reality TV star and former pro wrestler Hulk Hogan is suing a Tampa Bay-based disc jockey, the DJ's ex-wife and a New York media group over a sex tape.
UK ROLLING STONES - The Rolling Stones confirm their long-awaited return to the stage with four arena shows split between London and New York. AVAILABLE NOW
BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD - Director Benh Zeitlin and actress Quvenzhane Wallis on their critically acclaimed environmental drama. AVAILABLE NOW
UK USHER - R and B star Usher talks about his new music video, and still feeling like a 21-year-old - despite just celebrating his 34th birthday. AVAILABLE NOW
LATEST BOND - Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem and Judi Dench talk about the new James Bond film "Skyfall."
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AP LIFESTYLE (AP VIDEO US INCLUDES AP LIFESTYLE STORIES)
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CHINESE SOCIAL MEDIA CRAZE - China's latest tech craze WeChat has attracted over 200 million users in a little over a year and a half. WeChat combines elements of voice and text messaging with social media interaction. AVAILABLE NOW
UK FILTHY MONEY - How dirty is the money in your wallet? That's the question a team of UK scientists set out to answer in time for 'Global Handwashing Day.' Swabs taken from notes carried by hundreds of shoppers show up to 10 percent of currency is heavily contaminated by bacteria. AVAILABLE NOW
AUSTRALIA COASTAL PATH - The first stage of Australia's largest coastal walkway is opened in a remote corner of Tasmania. The walkway will guide hikers around the scenic coastline of the Tasman Peninsula. AVAILABLE NOW
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