Afternoon Coverage Outlook
Planning for 02/26/2013:
HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS ADVISORY:
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BODY IN BAGS - A suspect is in custody after a dismembered body was found in garbage bags scattered over four New York blocks. See Regional - East.
TITANIC MEMORIES - Passengers are offering up to a million dollars to join the first cruise of the Titanic replica. See Regional - East.
HYPERBARIC PETS - High-pressure chambers used to treat divers may help ailing animals. See Regional - South.
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EMAIL, TEXT, VOICEMAIL. HOW DO WE KEEP UP? - High-tech communication should make us easier to reach. But bombarded by a growing number of messages, some people are choosing not to respond. AVAILABLE NOW.
VOLUNTEERS MOURN AT PAUPER FUNERALS - Thanks to the efforts of volunteers and Kentucky high school students, the penniless are given proper goodbyes with funeral services at a local cemetery for the poor. AVAILABLE NOW.
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NATIONAL
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DEADLINE LOOMS ON BUDGET CUTS - President Obama visits a shipbuilder in Newport News as budget deadline looms.
Already Available
PENTAGON: SEQUESTER DYSFUNCTION IS 'STUPID'
BOEHNER USES STRONG LANGUAGE TO PROD SENATE
MILITARY BUDGET CUT FEARS - Businesses near Washington DC which rely on the military fear looming cuts will lead to job losses.
BERNANKE SIGNALS CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR LOW RATES - Fed chairman says low interest-rate policies are supporting economy. AVAILABLE NOW
HAGEL NOMINATION VOTE - Senate set to vote on Chuck Hagel's controversial nomination as Defense Secretary.
SUPREME COURT DNA CASE - Supreme Court considers whether states can collect DNA samples during felony arrests without a warrant.
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REGIONAL
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WINTER WEATHER - Heavy snowfalls continue through the central US, with Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri expecting more than a foot of snow.
Regular updates expected.
NY, WTC BOMBING ANNIVERSARY - Memorial marks anniversary of 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center.
NY, BODY PARTS FOUND IN NY NEIGHBORHOOD - A man walking his dog finds dismembered remains of a woman in plastic bags. AVAILABLE NOW.
NY, BILLIONAIRE HAS PLANS FOR TITANIC REPLICA - News conference reveals blueprint for a replica of the Titanic. AVAILABLE NOW.
KY, VOLUNTEERS MOURN AT PAUPER FUNERALS - Thanks to the efforts of volunteers and students, the penniless are given proper funerals. AVAILABLE NOW.
FL, PARKS FEAR BUDGET CUTS - Everglades parks fear they could be hit hard by looming federal budget cuts.
CA, CASHLESS PAYMENTS - Twitter founder Jack Dorsey talks about his cashless payment system, Square.
FL, AILING PETS GET HYPERBARIC TREATMENT - Vets are turning to high-pressure chambers to treat severe tissue trauma. AVAILABLE NOW.
MO, RING RETURN BRINGS NEW LIFE FOR HOMELESS MAN - A fund to help an honest homeless man has passed $150,000. AVAILABLE NOW.
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INTERNATIONAL
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EGYPT BALLOON - Up to 19 foreign tourists killed in hot air balloon disaster.
Already Available
BODIES OF BALLOON CRASH VICTIMS LEAVING HOSPITAL
HOSPITAL TREATS BALLOON INJURED
HOT AIR BALLOON CRASH IN EGYPT KILLS 18 TOURISTS
AT LEAST 18 TOURISTS KILLED WHEN HOT AIR BALLOON CRASHES
TOUR OPERATORS FROM HONG KONG, TOKYO COMMENT ON CRASH
STILLS: HOT AIR BALLOON CRASH IN LUXOR
POPE TO BE CALLED 'EMERITUS POPE;' CONTINUE TO WEAR WHITE - Vatican says Pope Benedict will continue to wear papal robes after retirement. AVAILABLE NOW.
KAZAKHSTAN NUCLEAR - Photo-op as new talks on Iran's nuclear program begin. AVAILABLE NOW.
Also see: EU BRIEFING AFTER TALKS ON IRAN NUCLEAR PROGRAM
SYRIA BLAST - Video said to show large overnight explosion in the Syrian capital. AVAILABLE NOW.
ANTARCTICA WHALING CLASH - Dramatic video shows high seas clash between anti-whaling activists and Japanese ships firing water cannon. AVAILABLE NOW.
AUSTRALIA CYCLONE - Residents batten down as category three cyclone approaches coast. AVAILABLE NOW.
DENNIS RODMAN AND GLOBETROTTERS IN N. KOREA - Basketball stars arrive in Pyongyang to film TV show. AVAILABLE NOW.
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ENTERTAINMENT
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JOSS WHELDON ON NOT WATCHING THE OSCARS - Director says he missed his 'Avengers' cast presenting awards. AVAILABLE NOW.
CAGE ON CAVE FAMILY - Nicholas Cage and Emma Stone talk about lending their voices to the animated cave family, 'The Croods.'
GANGSTER CODE - Former mob member Louis Ferrante on new TV show, 'Inside the Gangster's Code.' AVAILABLE NOW.
GERE ON 'ARBITRAGE' - Richard Gere talks about playing a financial shark in 'Arbitrage.'
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LIFE/HEALTH/TECHNOLOGY (AP VIDEO-US INCLUDES AP LIFESTYLE, HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY STORIES)
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SPAIN MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS - 'Phablets,' waterproof tablets and the latest smartphones at the MWC. AVAILABLE NOW.
SPAIN FIREFOX PHONE - World's first smartphone to run on Mozilla's Firefox OS. AVAILABLE NOW.
CHINA COMIC SHOW - Super heroes celebrated in style by comic fans. AVAILABLE NOW.
UK X-RAY EYE CARE - New x-ray treatment to help prevent failing eyesight. AVAILABLE NOW.
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