AP-AP Video-US AFTERNOON OUTLOOK
Here are some of the AP Video-US stories we're working on for 10/31/2012.
HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS ADVISORY:
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11-YEAR OLD SET UP INTERNET CAFE IN NJ - The AP has captured aerial shots of the massive devastation left in the wake of Sandy. An 11-year-old whose home survived Sandy without losing power is helping local residents connect with loved ones in Hoboken, New Jersey. The AP is positioned throughout the region. See National and Regional - East.
THOUGHT-CONTROLLED BIONIC LEG - A man with a bionic leg plans to climb the 103 floors of the Willis tower in Chicago. See Features.
BLACK CAT PROTECTION - Alabama animal shelters are blocking black cat adoptions this week to protect them from Halloween pranksters. See Regional - South.
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FEATURES
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MAN WITH BIONIC LEG TO CLIMB CHICAGO SKYSCRAPER - Zac Vawter considers himself a test pilot. After losing his right leg in a motorcycle accident, the 31-year-old signed up to become a research subject, helping to test a trailblazing prosthetic leg that's controlled by his thoughts.
YOUTH VOTE - Four years ago, President Barack Obama was supported and followed by an energetic corps of young men and women. Now with mounds of college debt and uncertain futures, where do all those young people stand in the coming election?
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NATIONAL
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SUPERSTORM SANDY - The AP is positioned in the Northeast to continue covering the aftermath of the superstorm. Content can be found in the National and Regional - East section on the site.
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NJ GIRL PROVIDES AN OASIS FROM THE STORM - An 11-year-old Hoboken, New Jersey girl whose home survived Sandy without losing power is helping others in the community recharge and get in contact with loved ones. See National.
SANDY THROWS ROLLER COASTER INTO THE OCEAN - In New Jersey, superstorm Sandy destroyed several blocks of Atlantic City's world-famous boardwalk and wrecked several other boardwalks up and down the coast. A Seaside Heights roller coaster was left partially submerged in the ocean. See Regional - East.
UTILITY CREW: 'TRYING TO ASSESS THE SITUATION' - About 6 million homes and businesses were still without power, two days after superstorm Sandy struck.
SANDY LEAVES BOATS PILED ON STATEN ISLAND - In the Great Kills neighborhood of Staten Island, damage from Sandy sent yachts from the harbor into homes. See Regional - East.
TRADERS RETURN TO NYSE, ISSUES REMAIN - Traders returned to the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, two days after the exchange shut down due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy. They acknowledge that minor issues remain, but not enough to disrupt trading. See National.
NJ GOVERNOR MEETS WITH SANDY VICTIMS - New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was in Sayreville meeting with people whose homes were lost or damaged in superstorm Sandy. See Regional - East.
AFTER SANDY, NEW YORKERS HEAD BACK TO WORK - Two days after superstorm Sandy brought New York to a standstill, residents itching to get back to work walked over the Brooklyn Bridge. Subway service remains closed. See Regional - East.
NYPD RESCUES STORM VICTIMS FROM ROOFTOP - The NYPD has released video of rooftop rescues on Staten Island of residents who were trapped due to rising waters. In all, five adults and one child were removed to safety. See National.
80 CHARRED HOMES AFTER NY FIRE - An aerial view shows the widespread destruction after a fire destroyed 80 to 100 buildings in a tiny beachfront neighborhood told to evacuate before Sandy hit New York. See Regional - East.
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BREEZY POINT - After being hit hard by the superstorm, a fire destroyed 80 to 100 homes in the Queens neighborhood of Breezy Point.
BELLEVUE HOSPITAL EVACUATIONS - The Fire Department says it is helping Bellevue Hospital evacuate some patients.
HALLOWEEN IN MANHATTAN - With a portion of the city still without power, families are attempting to celebrate Halloween by trick or treating.
STEAK HAND OUT - A restaurant in the Meat Packing district is handing out steaks after damage caused by Sandy.
HOW SUPERSTORM SANDY COULD AFFECT THE ELECTION - One week before a close election, superstorm Sandy has confounded the presidential race, leading many to ponder whether the election might be postponed.
CAMPAIGN - President Obama travels to New Jersey to tour the devastation left in the wake of Sandy. Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney will attend multiple campaign events in Florida.
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REGIONAL
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CA, GIANTS VICTORY PARADE - To celebrate their win over the Detroit Tigers, a parade will be held in San Francisco honoring the Giants.
AL, ANIMAL SHELTERS 'SPOOKED' BY HALLOWEEN - Some animal shelters in Alabama said they aren't offering black cats for adoption this week, despite a growing view among protection groups that the threat of abuse during Halloween is an urban legend.
FL, CHALK ART FESTIVAL - Hundreds of artists from around the world have descended on Sarasota, Florida next week for the annual Chalk Art Festival.
GA, CDC MENINGITIS UPDATE - The CDC gives the AP an update on the fungal meningitis outbreak that has had widespread impacts throughout the country.
AZ, BEES ATTACK HIKERS; 1 DEAD, 2 HURT - Two hikers were rescued from the Arizona desert after bees attacked them. A third man died after falling 150 feet during the attack.
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INTERNATIONAL
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COLOMBIAN CRIME LEADER CAUGHT - The alleged leader of a Colombian drug trafficking and organized crime network has been arrested outside a restaurant in suburban Buenos Aires, Argentina, after a long man hunt by Colombian police. AVAILABLE NOW.
FACE-SLAPPING TO IMPROVE APPEARANCE - An ancient Thai art, billed as a non-surgical, alternative way to firm and tone facial muscles, is being offered to people in Bangkok. Customers can undergo four sessions of face slapping. AVAILABLE NOW.
CLINTON AND EU CHIEF TALK SERBIA - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton joined the European Union's foreign policy chief, Catherine Ashton, in Kosovo in seeking to advance talks between Serbia and its former province so both can one day join the 27-nation EU. AVAILABLE NOW.
AFGHAN ELECTIONS WILL GO AHEAD IN 2014 - Presidential elections considered crucial to Afghanistan's security and stability will be held on schedule in April 2014, the country's election commission announced. AVAILABLE NOW.
CHOCOLATE DRESSES IN PARIS FASHION SHOW - the 18th annual 'Salon du Chocolat' show was launched in Paris, kicking off with a chocolate dress fashion show. AVAILABLE NOW.
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ENTERTAINMENT
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STARS TALK ABOUT PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION - Tom Hanks, Jessica Biel, Kevin James and others talk voting and favorites in the U.S. presidential election. AVAILABLE NOW.
KARDASHIAN AND LOPEZ TALK 'X FACTOR' - New 'X Factor' hosts Khloe Kardashian Odom and Mario Lopez talk about the show. AVAILABLE NOW.
DISNEY BUYS LUCASFILM, MORE STAR WARS COMING - The Walt Disney Co. announced that it bought Lucasfilm for $4.05 billion. The deal gives Disney the rights to the Star Wars franchise. Disney is vowing to make at least three more Star Wars movies. AVAILABLE NOW.
AFI BOASTS 'HITCHCOCK,' 'LINCOLN' PREMIERES - The AP gets a first look at offering of the annual AFI Fest, including world premieres of 'Hitchcock' and 'Lincoln.' AVAILABLE NOW.
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AP LIFESTYLE (AP VIDEO-US INCLUDES AP LIFESTYLE STORIES)
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INDIA UNEMPLOYEMENT - India's population of more than a billion people is expected to overtake China by around 2030. But what makes India's growth unique is that, unlike most other countries with aging populations, it has a predominately young population of working age. To train this so-called 'youth-bulge' for the work place is now paramount before an army of young, unemployed people starves the economy they are expected to feed.
MACEDONIA MAKEOVER - Macedonia's capital has undergone a radical facelift, which isn't pleasing everyone. Skopje is the birthplace of Alexander the Great, but he's not the only historical celebrity honored in the 21st century.
AUSTRALIA TURTLE - Australian conservationists are celebrating the successful reintroduction of a 100-year-old turtle into the wild. But wildlife workers and community members are concerned that the turtle population numbers are taking a dive.
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