Here is an update on the AP Video-US stories either available or expected for 02/05/2013:
HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS ADVISORY:
-------------------------------------------------------------------
HELP FOR WOUNDED WARRIORS - AP takes a look inside the brand new facility to help rehabilitate injured veterans. See Regional - South.
GET A LYFT - A new ride-sharing app is helping San Franciscans get around - but not everyone is happy. See Regional - West
--------------------------------------------------------------------
NATIONAL
--------------------------------------------------------------------
OBAMA ASKS CONGRESS FOR SHORT TERM SEQUESTER FIX - President Obama asks Congress for short-term spending cuts to delay automatic sequester next month.
HOSTAGE RESCUE - Interview with local sheriff on rescue of 5-year-old.
CREDIT CARD SCAM - Federal prosecutors charge 18 people in credit card scam that allegedly netted $200m.
TARGETING AMERICANS - A Justice Dept. document says it is legal for drones to kill Americans abroad if they are believed to be al-Qaida leaders working to kill Americans.
GAS PRICE RISES ADD TO EXPENSIVE COMMUTE - Gas prices soar as a new study names Washington DC, Los Angeles and San Francisco as the worst cities for commuters.
U.S. SUES S&P OVER PRE-CRISIS MORTGAGE RATINGS - Eric Holder explains filing against ratings agency S&P, accusing it of issuing inflated credit ratings for risky mortgage derivatives. SOT and VOSOT versions AVAILABLE NOW.
ARMY SEC: SOLDIERS MUST LOOK AFTER EACH OTHER - Army secretary calls for new structure to address mental health issues. AVAILABLE NOW.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
REGIONAL
--------------------------------------------------------------------
MD, RAVENS RETURN - A welcome home parade is held for the Super Bowl winners. AVAILABLE NOW.
DC, SHOE RECORD - Celebrity shoes are among thousands setting a new world record.
VA, USE CENTER PROVIDES COMFORTS OF HOME - The USO is set to open its biggest center for wounded warriors and their families. AVAILABLE NOW.
CA, BUS IN TOUR CRASH CITED FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS - The bus that crashed, leaving 7 dead, had a history of brake problems. AVAILABLE NOW.
OH, FATAL POLICE SHOOTING REPORT - A new report says police fired at two suspects 137 times, killing them, following a car chase.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
INTERNATIONAL
--------------------------------------------------------------------
UK BIDEN - Vice President Biden holds talks in London on Syria, Mali, Iran and other topics.
SYRIA AID - Food aid is distributed to Syrians displaced by conflict. AVAILABLE NOW.
HEZBOLLAH LINKED TO DEADLY BUS BOMBING - Israeli report links Hezbollah to bus blast that killed Israeli tourists in Bulgaria. AVAILABLE NOW.
Also see: BULGARIAN PRESIDENT REACTS TO BUS BOMB REPORT
JAPAN COMPLAINS TO CHINA OVER TARGET INCIDENT - Japan protests over claims a Chinese warship aimed fire-control radar at a Japanese helicopter. AVAILABLE NOW.
INDIA RAPE - Father and brother of alleged rape victim speak out. AVAILABLE NOW.
UK GAY MARRIAGE - British parliament set to vote on gay marriage, with the issue threatening to split the ruling Conservative party.
INDIA GIRL BAND - All-girl band shuts down after public performances cause anger. AVAILABLE NOW.
RUSSIA OLYMPICS - Sochi, once a summer retreat for Stalin, gears up for Winter Olympics. AVAILABLE NOW.
ANTARCTIC STATION - British Antarctic Research station opens 100 years after Scott's first expedition. AVAILABLE NOW.
RUSSIA JAPAN CAT - Russia's President sends a Siberian cat to the governor of Japan's Honshu island. AVAILABLE NOW.
'COOKIE MONSTER' RETURNS STOLEN STATUE - A golden biscuit statue stolen by a person dressed as the Cookie Monster is recovered intact. AVAILABLE NOW.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
ENTERTAINMENT
--------------------------------------------------------------------
BRUCE WILLIS TAKES LATEST 'DIE HARD' TO BERLIN - Bruce Willis holds 'Die Hard' news conference in Berlin. AVAILABLE NOW.
'IDENTITY THIEF' PREMIERE - Jason Bateman, Melissa McCarthy attend premiere in Los Angeles. Various VOSOTS AVAILABLE NOW.
STARS TALK ABOUT OSCAR LUNCHEON - Oscar nominees speak after annual Oscar luncheon. AVAILABLE NOW.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
LIFE/HEALTH/TECHNOLOGY (AP VIDEO-US INCLUDES AP LIFESTYLE, HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY STORIES)
--------------------------------------------------------------------
MYANMAR LITERATURE FESTIVAL - Writers revel in new freedoms. AVAILABLE NOW.
CHINA SNAKES - Snake King gears up for Chinese New Year. AVAILABLE NOW.
INDIA ART FAIR - Traditional art celebrated at international fair. AVAILABLE NOW.
BULGARIA MASK FESTIVAL - Traditional masked dancers scare off evil spirits. AVAILABLE NOW.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
This outlook is for your information only and is NOT to be published, broadcast or posted to the Internet. Questions? Email APVideoUS(at)ap.org.
AP Broadcast, Washington
