AFTERNOON COVERAGE OUTLOOK
Planning for 03/07/2013:
HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS ADVISORY
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WASHINGTON REBUKES PYONGYANG - White House says U.S. is capable of defending against any North Korean attack. See National and International.
WEATHER WARNINGS - New technology and warnings could save lives in storms. See Regional - Central.
STAR WINE - Brad and Angelina launch their own wine. See Entertainment.
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EXERCISE GEAR GAINING GROUND AS OFFICE FURNITURE - From bikes to treadmills and yoga balls, more workers and companies are turning exercise gear into desks and chairs. AVAILABLE NOW.
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NATIONAL
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WINTER WEATHER HITS NORTHEAST - Flooding, heavy rain and snow hits nation's northeast. AP will have regular updates.
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FLOODS IN NJ, STORM HEADS NORTHEAST
WINTER STORM BRINGS DAMAGE TO JERSEY SHORE
NORTH KOREA SANCTIONS - United Nations Security Council votes on sanctions as North Korea threatens a 'pre-emptive' strike against US. Also see International.
Already Available
CARNEY: US CAN DEFEND AGAINST NORTH KOREA ATTACK
UN APPROVES NEW SANCTIONS AGAINST NORTH KOREA
SENATE CONFIRMS BRENNAN CIA NOMINATION - Senate vote confirms John Brennan as new CIA director. AVAILABLE NOW.
OBAMA SIGNS VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT - President Obama signs strengthened Violence Against Women act. AVAILABLE NOW.
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REGIONAL
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PA, RAW: NY HIT-RUN SUSPECT WAIVES EXTRADITION - A suspect is extradited to New York over family hit-run deaths. AVAILABLE NOW.
NY, RAW: HIT-RUN SUSPECT ARRIVES IN NEW YORK - Hit-run suspect is taken to NYC police station after extradition. AVAILABLE NOW.
FL, RAW: THOUSANDS OF SHARKS SWIM ALONG FLORIDA BEACHES - Shark migration closes some Florida beaches. AVAILABLE NOW.
CA, LION KILLS VOLUNTEER AT ANIMAL PARK - An investigation is underway after an intern was mauled to death at a private animal park. AVAILABLE NOW.
Also see: EXPERT: SAFETY RULES NOT FOLLOWED IN LION ARRACK
NY, FIREFIGHTERS DESCRIBE SHOOTING ORDEAL - Two wounded firefighters describe being shot during Christmas Eve fire and siege. AVAILABLE NOW.
IN, OK, SEVERE WEATHER REQUIRES PLAN OF ACTION - Weather awareness week highlights new warnings and technology. AVAILABLE NOW.
CA, FACEBOOK: MAJOR NEWSFEED CHANGE COMING FOR USERS - Facebook announces new features incorporated in their newsfeed. AVAILABLE NOW
NY, MAP MADE OUT OF CEREAL REVEALED - A giant map of the United States is crafted out of cereal. AVAILABLE NOW.
MI, FAKE MUSTACHE RECORD - Attempt to break record for greatest number of people wearing fake moustaches.
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INTERNATIONAL
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NORTH KOREA US THREAT - Pyongyang threatens 'pre-emptive' strike against US ahead of sanctions vote.
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SKOREA COMMENTS ON SANCTIONS, MASS RALLY IN PYONGYANG
NKOREA STATEMENT THREATENS NUCLEAR ATTACK ON US
REACTIONS FROM NORTH KOREANS TO THREAT OF PRE-EMPTIVE STRIKE
VATICAN CARDINALS - Cardinals meet again ahead of conclave as Sistine chapel and papal robes readied.
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STOVE TO BURN BALLOTS ARRIVES AS CONCLAVE PREPARATIONS CONTINUE
CARDINALS ATTEND MORNING CONGREGATION
TAILOR PREPARES GARMENTS IN THREE SIZES FOR POPE
RUSSIA BOLSHOI BALLET - Ballet star one of three suspects in court over acid attack on Bolshoi's artistic director. AVAILABLE NOW
Also see: DANCER ACCUSED IN BOLSHOI ATTACK DEFENDS ACTIONS
VENEZUELA CHAVEZ - Mourners line up to pay respects as Hugo Chavez lies in state ahead of funeral. AVAILABLE NOW. Further updates expected.
ITALY BERLUSCONI - Former Italian PM sentenced to a year's jail in wiretap case. AVAILABLE NOW.
FRANCE ANTI-GOODYEAR DEMOS - Workers clash with police and burn tires at Goodyear factory. AVAILABLE NOW.
MIDEAST PEACEKEEPERS - Talks underway to free U.N. peacekeepers held by Syrian rebels.
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ENTERTAINMENT
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BRAD AND ANGELINA LAUNCH THEIR OWN WINE - Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt launch their own label rose wine. AVAILABLE NOW.
'OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL' - The cast talk about their costumes and behind-the-scenes drama shooting the prequel. AVAILABLE NOW.
BUBLE TALKS MARRIAGE AND IMPENDING PARENTHOOS - On the set with musician Michael Buble, filming the first music video for his new album. AVAILABLE NOW.
FRIENDS TURN OUT FOR McCREADY MEMORIAL - Old friends turn out for Mindy McCready memorial. AVAILABLE NOW.
'THE NEW NORMAL' - Cast of gay-themed sitcom 'The New Normal' gather at Paley Fest in Los Angeles. AVAILABLE NOW.
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LIFE/HEALTH/TECHNOLOGY (AP VIDEO-US INCLUDES AP LIFESTYLE, HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY STORIES)
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JAPAN DOME FARMING - Tsunami victims find work in farming 'domes.' AVAILABLE NOW.
SWITZERLAND GREEN CARS - Super hybrids are the latest green machines at Geneva auto show. AVAILABLE NOW.
UAE BOAT SHOW - Mega yachts on display for mega-rich Arab customers. AVAILABLE NOW.
HONG KONG JEWELRY - Beijing's crackdown on corruption and excess may threaten jewelry sales in Hong Kong. AVAILABLE NOW.
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