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     ABC RUNDOWN FOR DECEMBER 24, 2012: CLICK ON GRID ELEMENTS TO SEARCH FOR MATCHING ITEMS
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ABCArson murder-suicide ambushes NYS firefightersKills two volunteering at house fire, then selfPaula FarisNew York
ABCChristmas holiday season celebratedTravel across northern states slowed by snowAlex PerezChicago
not available onlineABCWinter weatherForecast for trio of storm systems this weekLee GoldbergNew York
ABCTV actor Jack Klugman dies, aged 90ObituaryNeal KarlinskySeattle
ABCChristmas holiday season celebratedSupport for suffering from Sandy, in NewtownLinsey DavisNew York
ABCChristmas holiday season celebratedProcrastinators go gift shopping on final dayJohn SchriffenNew York
ABCChristmas holiday season celebratedPost Office volunteers reply to letters to SantaSharyn AlfonsiNew York

     CBS RUNDOWN FOR DECEMBER 24, 2012: CLICK ON GRID ELEMENTS TO SEARCH FOR MATCHING ITEMS
CBSArson murder-suicide ambushes NYS firefightersKills two volunteering at house fire, then selfJim AxelrodNew York
CBSTornado seasonOn alert for twisters along Gulf of MexicoJeff BerardelliMiami
not available onlineCBSWinter weatherForecast for trio of storm systems this weekJeff BerardelliMiami
CBSChristmas holiday season celebratedProcrastinators go gift shopping on final dayJohn BlackstoneSan Francisco
CBSFederal budget: deficit spending, revenue shortfallNegotiations shift from House to SenateNancy CordesHawaii
CBSNIH funds for basic medical research laboratoriesGrants already cut by 10% as budget ax loomsWyatt AndrewsWashington DC
CBSConnecticut grade school shooting spree: 27 deadPolice describe grisly response to 911 emergencyElaine QuijanoConnecticut
CBSChristmas holiday season celebratedSmall Indiana town of Santa Claus answers mailByron PittsIndiana

     NBC RUNDOWN FOR DECEMBER 24, 2012: CLICK ON GRID ELEMENTS TO SEARCH FOR MATCHING ITEMS
NBCArson murder-suicide ambushes NYS firefightersKills two volunteering at house fire, then selfRon MottNew York
NBCChristmas holiday season celebratedForecast for combination of tornadoes and snowPaul GoodloeWeather Channel
NBCChristmas holiday season celebratedProcrastinators go gift shopping on final dayJohn YangChicago
NBCFederal budget: deficit spending, revenue shortfallNegotiations shift from House to SenateKristen WelkerHawaii
NBCChristmas holiday season celebratedPilgrims flock to walled-off town of BethlehemMartin FletcherWest Bank
NBCGuns: firearms control regulations debateFocus on legality of high-capacity magazinesPete WilliamsWashington DC
NBCSuperstorm Sandy is hurricane-nor'easter comboVolunteers reply to letters from storm-tossedStephanie GoskNew York
NBCMarriage proposals in public arenas create hubbubNYC ice rink locale inspired by movie Home AloneErica HillNew York