Here is a rundown of the AP Video-US stories we are working on for 10/19/2012:
HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS ADVISORY:
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PUNCHLINES REPLACE PUNCHES - President Obama and Mitt Romney switched from confrontation to comedy when they both fronted a fundraising dinner in New York overnight. See National
MOCHA IN MUMBAI - Starbucks makes its first foray into a nation of tea drinkers, offering delicacies aimed at Indian tastes in addition to coffee. See International
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FEATURES
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POLICE FIGHT OVERDOSES WITH NASAL SPRAY - Faced with an increase in heroin overdoses, police in Long Island have added a special nasal spray to their kit. The anti-narcotic spray has been credited with saving 15 overdose victims since August. AVAILABLE NOW
GUNS BOOMING UNDER OBAMA - Four years ago, the National Rifle Association predicted that President Barack Obama would be "the most anti-gun president in American history." Now, it is hard to find a single aspect of the gun world that is not thriving. AVAILABLE NOW
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NATIONAL
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LAUGHING IT OFF - After a bruising presidential debate, President Obama and Mitt Romney traded gentle insults and made light of the campaign at charity dinner in New York. The president also appeared on the 'Daily Show' with Jon Stewart. AVAILABLE NOW
CAMPAIGN CONTINUES - President Obama will campaign in northern Virginia, while Republican challenger Mitt Romney will attend a rally in Florida this evening.
LIVESTRONG GALA - Lance Armstrong is expected to appear at a charity fundraiser for his Livestrong foundation, despite being deserted by sponsors over doping allegations. AP will cover the red carpet, and supply an edit of speeches.
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REGIONAL
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AL, PUPPIES HELP SAVE MISSING BOY - Rescuers say puppies helped keep a special needs boy warm overnight when he got lost in the woods. AVAILABLE NOW
OR, MISSING WOMAN - Search continues for a woman who disappeared while walking a short distance to work.
NY, FELINE FASHION - A feline fashion show is the highlight of a 'meet the breeds' pet showcase in New York. AVAILABLE NOW
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INTERNATIONAL
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BEIRUT BOMBING - A car bomb tears through a Christian suburb in Beirut, the worst such attack in years, sparking fears the Syrian conflict could be spilling over into Lebanon. AVAILABLE NOW
STARBUCKS IN INDIA - Starbucks opens its first store in India as it begins a rapid-fire assault on a major emerging market. In addition to coffee, Starbucks is offering items tailored to local tastes, such as tandoori paneer rolls.
HOPE FOR MALALA - Doctors say the 14-year-old education activist shot in the head by the Taliban has been able to stand with help and write.
AUSTRIA ABUSE - Forensic examination reveals chilling details of abuse and killings of psychiatric patients during the Nazi era.
CONJOINED TWINS SEPARATED - The parents of conjoined twins have thanked the London surgeons who successfully separated the little girls. AVAILABLE NOW
SOUTH KOREA AIRSHOW - US and South Korean air forces stage military air show.
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ENTERTAINMENT
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SURFING SCARE - At the 'Chasing Mavericks' premiere in LA, actor Gerard Butler talks about suffering an injury while filming the surfer movie. AVAILABLE NOW
ALIEN BATTLES - The producers of new alien gamer 'XCOM: Enemy Unknown' talk about creating the layers of animated effects. AVAILABLE NOW
SKYLANDER GIANTS - Game creator talks about the 'Skylanders Giants' video game and toy range.
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AP LIFESTYLE (AP VIDEO US INCLUDES AP LIFESTYLE STORIES)
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POLAND CYBERFISH - Polish university students have developed an underwater robot that mimics real fish in its appearance and behavior. The CyberFish has wave propulsion and air bladders to dive and surface, making it extremely quiet.
'FRANKENWEENIE' PUPPETS ON DISPLAY - A new exhibition allows movie fans to get up close to the stop-motion puppets from Tim Burton's animated film 'Frankenweenie.' AVAILABLE NOW
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