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A state employee is accused of stalking a co-worker for nearly a year. Police say 61 year-old John Wallek of Lyndonville made inappropriate comments, frequently visited, emailed, and Facebooked a female colleague in the Agency of Human Services. The alleged victim got a restraining order. Wallek now works as a plumbing inspector for the state fire safety division and denies the charges.

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The campus of Vermont's IBM plant could soon be home to several new companies. IBM is looking at developing 60-acres of its Essex Junction property into a business and light industrial park. Big Blue has seen its employment drop from a high of 85-hundred to around five thousand. The company is already leasing 160-thousand square feet of building space to five companies. Now the plan is build new offices and manufacturing space on unused parking lots and other land. IBM sees it as a way to make the Vermont site for profitable -- and town and state officials like the idea of new jobs and tax revenue.

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(( Deb McCanna / IBM " our vision is that we will lease the land and what ever business wants to come here and build a building they'll be responsible for building the building." Dave Crawford / Essex Jct. Village "its zoned correctly its got water its got sewer, its got a traffic light where it enters, it has a lot of things that you have as potential issues are already solved." ... Already solved)) It's unclear when development on the projects could start.

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A vermont ski area has put a big chunk of land up for sale. The Bolton Valley Ski resort hopes to sell 11-hundred acres of property to the Vermont land trust for one point six million dollars. The land currently contains several of Bolton's cross country ski trails. The town's selectboard supports the sale -- despite a small loss in tax revenue. The ski trails would still be available for public use.

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It rained on their parade -- but that did not stop hundreds of student musicians from strutting their stuff last night. A parade through Winooski kicked off the Allstate Music Festival. The annual event draws musicians from across Vermont for a weekend of rehearsals that closes with performances showcasing their talents. Students have to audition to take part. This year's festival will be at Burlington High School. We have a link to the concert schedule in the infocenter at wcax-dot-com.

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Good morning it's 6:00 -- I'm Keagan Harsha. And I'm Gary Sadowsky. weather intro

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It's a first for a sitting head of state -- President Obama announced yesterday that he supports same sex marriage. It's a divisive issue -- and will likely be a major focus of the presidential campaign. Kyle Midura has local reaction.

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((author nat pop)) Wednesday Night, Zach Wahls read portions of his new book "My Two Moms, Lessons of Love, Strength, and What Makes a Family" at the Flying Pig in Shelburne. ((nat pop house video)) He rose to prominence as teen, asking the Iowa legislature to pass gay marriage in his home state. The scheduled event Wednesday coincidentally fell on the same date President Obama publicly announced his support for same sex marriage. (( It's pretty incredible .... When leader can openly and honestly affirm his support. )) Gay rights supporters admit the President's endorsement of gay marriage is fraught with political peril but worth the risk. ((2:01:34 Wayne Besen/Truth Wins Out: The President went out on a limb, nobody really know how this will effect the election what matters is swing states not all the swing states are progressive we don't know how this will shake out. I'm hopeful, but then again, his enemies are very committed.)) ((2:07:07 - :09 why are you against ... because that's what marriage is)) Like Craig Benson -- who fought against gay marriage since 19-96 He concedes the issue is settled for now in Vermont, but would support national legislation limiting marriage to a man, and a woman -- unlike the president. ((2:02:09 - :18 Benson - I'm not surprised by his support of same sex marriage, but I think it's commendable that he's come out of the glass closet)) Benson says statistics indicate children of same sex parents are more likely to be less fortunate in life. Wahls concedes his life was harder, but only because of the prejudice of others. And says he's had a wonderful life with two moms. KM c3 News Burlington.

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We're learning more about the shakeup in leadership at Green Mountain coffee roasters. Two top executives are in hot water after their stock value tumbled and they tried to sell off shares to cover their debts. Molly Smith joins us with more. Good morning molly. Good morning Keagan. The company says two top executives violated company policy - when they were forced to liquidate 138 million dollars in shares of Green Mountain Stock. Green Mountain Coffee Roaster Founder Robert Stiller and Board Member William Davis were stripped of their titles for some shady stock dealings. They were making a lot of money on their stock, and borrowing on those profits. But when their stock tumbled from $115 a share to $30 share the bank said it needed more money, or stock to maintain a collateral on the borrowed money so they didn't default on their loans. Despite their obvious wealth they couldn't come up with the cash so they had to sell stock. Problem is, this all came at a time when they were banned from selling stock to avoid the appearance of insider trading. But when the board found out they moved in quickly to investigate.

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(( PM If your stock goes up you make money on your stock. If your stock goes down you lose you equity. The worst thing you can do, and this appears to be what Bob Stiller was doing, he was leveraging and margining as the stock was going up because he had a great product he believed in and though ti was going to go up forever. Stocks just do not do that.)) And the trouble isnt over for Stiller. SEC filings Wednesday show he also liquidatded his entire 51-million dollar stake in Krispy Kreme donuts -- the same day he was forced to sell his Green Mountain shares. Keagan?

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Today: AM rain, tapering to showers Highs: 58 to 65 Wind: WNW 10 to 15 mph Tonight: Showers Lows: 38 to 45 Wind: WNW 5 to 15 mph Friday: AM showers Then partly sunny Breezy Highs: 57 to 64 Wind: NW 10 to 20 mph Extended: Saturday: Mostly sunny Increasing clouds late Lows: 30s Highs: 65 to 75 Sunday: Mother's Day! Partly sunny Lows: 40s Highs: 65 to 75 Monday: Partly sunny Chance for a few showers Lows: 40s Highs: 68 to 75 Hyper-Extended: Tuesday: Partly sunny Lows: 40s Highs: 68 to 75 Wednesday: Partly sunny Chance for showers Lows: 40s Highs: 68 to 75

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while we haven't seen a drop in cost at the gas pump the price for crude oil is dropping -- as investors fear for a global economic slow down. Alexis Christoforous has more in our moneywatch.

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THE DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE EXTENDED ITS LOSING STREAK TO SIX DAYS.. IT'S LONGEST SLUMP SINCE AUGUST. SOME ANALYSTS ARE NOW SAYING IT'S NOT A QUESTION OF *IF* BUT *WHEN* (VO) (RTV VIDEO / GREECE) GREECE WILL EXIT THE EURO. WALL STREET BELIEVES THAT WILL HAVE A DOMINO EFFECT ... AND TRADERS THINK SPAIN WOULD BE THE NEXT COUNTRY TO LEAVE EUROPE'S COMMON CURRENCY. (GRAPHIC) THE DOW FELL 97 POINTS. THE NASDAQ DOWN 11. (ON CAM) THE NETWORKING EQUIPMENT MAKER CISCO SYSTEMS IS REPORTING QUARTERLY PROFITS THAT BEAT ESTIMATES. (VO) THERE'S MORE EVIDENCE THAT THE HOUSING MARKET IS STABILIZING. THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS SAYS PRICES FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES CLIMBED IN HALF THE COUNTRY LAST QUARTER. THE LARGEST INCREASE WAS IN CAPE CORAL FLORIDA, WHERE HOME PRICES JUMPED 28 PERCENT. (ON CAM) KINGSTON NEW YORK HAD THE BIGGEST DECLINE WITH THE AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TUMBLED 22 PERCENT. (VO) CRUDE OIL IS IN ITS LONGEST SLUMP IN NEARLY A YEAR - DOWN 10 PERCENT IN THE PAST SIX DAYS TO ABOUT 97 DOLLARS A BARREL AND GOLD CLOSED BELOW 16-HUNDRED DOLLARS AN OUNCE FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS YEAR. INVESTORS ARE PULLING MONEY OUT OF COMMODITIES BECAUSE THEY'RE WORRIED THAT AN GLOBAL ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN WILL RESULT IN LOWER DEMAND FOR OIL AND PRECIOUS METALS. (ANIMATION) THAT'S YOUR MW, FOR MORE, TO GO CBSMW.COM. (ON CAM) IN NY, I'M ALEXIS CHRISTOFOROUS.

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Trouble is brewing for beer makers in New York. New York's highest court recently ruled a 14 cents-a-gallon tax exemption -- for the state's small breweries is unconstitutional. The court also said they have to start paying a 150-dollar registration fee -- for every individual brand of beer produced. New York lawmakers are trying to counteract the move -- by pushing for a 14 cents-per-gallon tax credit -- for brewers -- for up to 200-thousand barrels a year. And on the federal level -- Senator Chuck Schumer is pushing the Beer Act. It would benefit small U-S breweries by cutting the federal excise tax of seven dollars a barrel -- in half.

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A senior living facility -- facing an alarming tax bill -- is now off the hook. The Gables in Rutland was shocked to get a bill for more than 300-thousand dollars in back taxes. But now it doesn't have to pay up. Lawmakers amended the rooms and meals tax law -- which had not been updated in decades. It now excludes independent living facilities, residential care homes and assisted living facilities. So, the Gables no longer owes the money to the state.

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The creepy crawlies were eating up our beautiful foliage in the late 70's -- and state officials were reaching out for help.

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Forest tent caterpillars munch on the leaves of sugar maple, oak and ash trees and leave footprint like holes in the foliage. The caterpillars usually take to trees in large masses, and their work can limit tree growth and in some cases limit maple tapping in those trees. Most trees can survive a nesting, but state wild life officials were telling people in the late 70's if you really want to see them go you need to get your hands a little dirty.

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((grab them out of the tree and throw them on the ground and stomp on them.)) ((another round of these caterpillars became a problem again in 2006 mostly in southern vermont and the champlain valley and the state did a lot of spraying to control the population, but they usually stick around for about 7 years.))

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If you have the vine Clamatis in your garden and it's looking a bit under the weather -- it may just need a bit of pruning. This morning, Sharon Meyer and garden expert Charlie Nardozzi show you how.

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Planting season is here -- and a lot of flowers are on sale this weekend just in time for Mothers day. This morning Leonard Perry from UVM Extension joins us with some tips on how to make sure you are buying the right blossoms for your garden. buy some flowers over the weekend-- but you are not sure if you are going to plant them right away what should you do if they need to wait a few days in the wings before being permanently planted. Tomatoes are a family favorite in small gardens, is it too early to be planting them? When you are at these sales and swaps should you buy the plant that is already in bloom, or go for the less mature plant, or does it really matter? If you have more questions you need answered head over to perrysperennials.info you will find a wealth of knowledge.

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Still to come as the news continues this morning.... A state employee is accused of stalking a co-worker ...// A toddler is badly burned inside a condo near jay peak -- and now the resort is the target of a lawsuit.// Plus -- we'll have details on a big pot bust in lamoille county.

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But before we get to those stories -- let's take a quick look at how the weather is shaping up this morning.

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A new york man is suing Jay Peak resort -- after his 11 month old son was badly burned inside a condo near the ski area. Steve Kleiman says his son grabbed the glass front of a gas fire place during a stay in 2006. The toddler's hands allegedly fused to the glass. He was rushed to the hospital. The condo was owned by a family in quebec but managed by Jay Peak. According to the Caledonia County Record -- the family is now suing the resort -- alleging that officials did not warn them about the dangers of the fireplace. They say the boy is permanently disfigured.

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A man who police say is desperate to become a police officer has been arrested for impersonating one. Police say 23-year-old Kyle Wyman of Plattsburgh has a history of pretending to be a cop. They say he pulled over a driver last week on Route 374 -- asked to see his license -- and then warned him for driving too fast. Police say Wyman conducted the stop using his personal vehicle -- this Ford Crown Victoria with a red flashing light -- that looks very similar to the unmarked cruisers that some state police officers drive. Police say this is the second time Wyman has been arrested in New York for the phony cop act.

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A big announcement yesterday made President Obama the first sitting president to publicly support same-sex marriage. Danielle Nottingham has more in our worldwatch.

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PRESIDENT OBAMA HAS CHANGED HIS POSITION ON SAME SEX MARRIAGE. IN AN INTERVIEW WITH ABC'S ROBIN ROBERTS...THE PRESIDENT SAID HIS POSITION HAS EVOLVED OVER THE YEARS AND HE NOW BELIEVES GAY AND LESBIAN COUPLES SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO MARRY. MITT ROMNEY, THE PRESIDENT'S LIKELY OPPONENT THIS FALL, SAYS HE OPPOSES SAME SEX MARRIAGE AND HIS POSITION WILL NOT CHANGE. (WIPE VO) WITH HIS BIG ANNOUNCEMENT OUT OF THE WAY...PRESIDENT OBAMA IS HEADING OUT ON THE ROAD TODAY. THE PRESIDENT IS FLYING TO SEATTLE AND LOS ANGELES FOR CAMPAIGN EVENTS IN BOTH CITIES. GEORGE CLOONEY IS HOSTING THE LAST EVENT OF THE DAY ...A FUNDRAISER...AT HIS OWN HOME. (WIPE VO) (NOTE; THIS ITEM CONTAINS HANDOUT VIDEO/VIDEO FROML; HOUSE TV) THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WILL VOTE TODAY ON A BUDGET FOR 2013...BUT EVEN IF IT PASSES, IT'S NOT LIKELY TO BECOME LAW. PRESIDENT OBAMA HAS PROMISED TO VETO THE REPUBLICAN SPONSORED BUDGET BILL. THE MEASURE CUTS FUNDING FOR THE PRESIDENT'S HEALTH CARE LAW AS WELL AS CUTS TO DOMESTIC PROGRAMS SUCH AS FOOD STAMPS AND MEALS-ON-WHEELS. UNLESS CONGRESS COMES UP WITH A MEASURE THAT BOTH PARTIES CAN AGREE TO...THE PENTAGON WILL BE HIT WITH A BUDGET CUT OF 55-BILLION DOLLARS STARTING JANUARY FIRST. AND THOSE ARE SOME OF THE DAY'S TOP STORIES. I'M DANIELLE NOTTINGHAM FOR CBS NEWS, NEW YORK.

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Police are investigating a possible sex crime against a child at The Y in Burlington. Investigators say they were notified last month of possible inappropriate contact between an adult male employee and a juvenile male. Police are saying little about the case -- but confirm that the adult man no longer has access to the Y.

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An inmate pleaded guilty to a prison killing. Teofilo (TEE-OFF-IL-O) Diaz admits he hit Robert Poulsen in the face with a dumbbell last year at the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora. Poulsen suffered a brain injury and died at Fletcher Allen Health Care. Diaz could get up to 25-years for the murder when he's sentenced.

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A routine traffic stop -- resulted in a big discovery last night in Rutland. Police found 400 bags of heroin inside the vehicle. Authorities arrested a passenger -- 25 year old Samuel Forde of castleton. He's now facing drug charges. The drugs have an estimated street value of over 13-thousand dollars.

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A big pot bust in Morrisville. Vermont state game wardens say they seized 107 marijuana plants inside the home of 48 year old Kenneth Ross -- after someone reported smelling marijuana near the home. Authorities also seized 27 ounces of processed marijuana. Ross is due in court next month.

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Hundreds of rural post offices -- including some in Vermont -- would remain open under the latest budget cutting plan released yesterday by the U-S Postal Service. For months, postal officials have been looking at ways to cut a half billion dollars -- including closing down 14 post offices in Vermont. Wednesday the postmaster general unveiled a new plan that would keep most post offices open, but reduce hours at 13-thousand facilities around the country, including 145 in Vermont.

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Well -- it's time now for our your take segment -- and a lot of people are happy about this decision to keep the post offices open. But as you can imagine -- not everyone is excited about the limited hours -- especially folks who live in these rural communities. Amy Hoeltge Limiting hours will certainly limit customers. I think they are making a mistake. Tom Purchase The impact of having some offices open only two or six hrs a day will still have a hard impact on some communities. but there are others who say consolidation may not be the worst idea, and could save some jobs. Anthony Pulcastro try going to the PO on your lunch hr and you'll understand why the PO is doomed - closed from 12 to 1 for lunch - really??? Robin Morrill we have a population of maybe 3000 and we have two post offices within 5 miles of each other for two towns with the same town government. Is that truly necessary. Keep the employees and ditch one of the buildings. Just the expenses of heat, rent etc. for the one building ditched would probably pay at least one employee. It is simple math.

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The Rivalry between Middlebury and Norwich took it's first ever step on the field in Women's lacrosse... Meanwhile Red Sox Nation mourns the loss of The Voice of Fenway. Ashley Chase has more in our sportswrap.

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Opening Round of the NCAA Division Three Women's lacrosse tournament. A dominating performance by Middlebury from start to finish. Seven different players scoring for Middlebury in the first half. Middlebury Junior Ellen holly with an impressive 7-point performance, 5 of those assists like the one here on the goal for Allison Forbush. Lots of players in the rotation for Middlebury, including the freshman Colleen Sullivan, netting 3 goals in the contest. Middlebury dominates Norwich for the 19-1 victory. Cadets finish the season with a 13-2 record. On to the next round of the tournament for Middlebury. The Panthers play in Gettysburg against Montclair State on Saturday. --- Sad news today for Boston Red Sox fans, the voice of Fenway Park, public address announcer Carl Beane, died today after suffering a heart attack while driving his car, and he crashed. The 59-year old Beane called Red Sox players to the plate from 2003 until this season, including the World Series champion teams from 2004 and 2007. --- Boston looking to win one in his memory tonight, on the road in Kansas City. Red Sox looking a bit disjointed in the first. A pair of this mishandled in the outfield, one by Marlon Byrd and the other here by Cody Ross, who thinks he makes the catch, but it clearly bounces out of his glove and off the wall. The Royals get 3 runs out of the 2 mishaps. Adrian Gonzalez finally playing like a pro in the third. A bases-clearing double for Gonzo. But the Royals get one more in the Bottom of the fourth, to take the 4-3 win over Boston. --- Yankees hosting the Rays, leading 1-0 until the Top of the 9-th and they are in trouble. The Rays come surging back, scoring 4 runs, and dealing David Robertson the loss. The Rays pick up the 4-1 win.

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Vermonters are speaking out -- about the President's support for same sex marriage. The president faced mounting pressure to weigh in on the subject. Up until now -- he had supported many rights for same sex couples -- but on marriage -- would only say that his position was evolving. Gay rights groups in Vermont say the President's announcement sends a symbolic message to longtime couples -- and to kids. And that frustrates opponents of same sex marriage -- who say it will hurt families.

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((Wayne Besen/Truth Wins Out: 1:59:09 This was a huge, monumental moment, people are going to follow the President's lead. Those who believe in marriage equality but were afraid to speak up will now feel emboldened. This will snowball and have one of the biggest impacts we've ever seen.)) ((Craig Benson/Take It to the People 2:02:09 - :18 Benson - I'm not surprised by his support of same sex marriage, but I think it's commendable that he's come out of the glass closet)) ((2:07:04 - :09 Why are you against same sex marriage? because that's what marriage is)) Benson concedes the issue is already settled in Vermont.

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Coming up tomorrow morning on the news -- we explore the fashion world -- as seen through the eyes of a vermont photographer. Joe carroll introduces us to a super senior -- and the chef at trapp family lodge will be here teaching us how to make a delicious recipe.

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Good morning it's 5:00 -- I'm Keagan Harsha. And I'm Gary Sadowsky. weather intro

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It was a historic announcement. President Obama announced his support for same-sex marriage- making him the first sitting president to do so. In an interview with Good Morning America's Robin Roberts, he explained why he changed his position on the issue. And as Susan McGinnis reports, his announcement has political implications for the upcoming November election.

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PRESIDENT OBAMA SAYS THAT AFTER SEVERAL YEARS OF THINKING ABOUT IT...HE NOW - SUPPORTS - SAME-SEX MARRIAGE. "For me personally, it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same sex couples should be able to get married." THE PRESIDENT TELL'S GOOD MORNING AMERICA'S ROBIN ROBERTS HIS DAUGHTERS HELPED HIM WITH THE DECISION. (18:33:20:10) "Malia and Sasha it wouldn't dawn on them that somehow their friends parents would be treated differently. It doesn't make sense to them and frankly that's the kind of thing that prompts a change in perspective." MITT ROMNEY...THE LIKELY REPUBLICAN NOMINEE...SAYS - HIS - POSITION ON SAME SEX MARRIAGE HASNT CHANGED. (SOT: Mitt Romney/(R) Presidential Candidate) "My view is that marriage itself is a relationship between a man and a woman and that's my own preference." (STANDUP: Susan McGinnis/CBS News/Washington, DC) THE PRESIDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENT PUTS GAY MARRIAGE IN THE SPOTLIGHT AT A CRITICAL POINT IN THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN. WITH A NEW POLL SHOWING HALF OF AMERICANS NOW IN FAVOR OF ALLOWING SAME SEX COUPLES TO MARRY, THE ISSUE IS SURE TO ENERGIZE BOTH SIDES. GAY MARRIAGE SUPPORTERS CHEERED THE DECISION, SAYING IT'S ABOUT TIME. (SOT: Joe Solmonese/President of the Human Rights Campaign) "I think the community is overjoyed. I think its an incredibly emotional day and a historic day." BUT OPPONENTS BELIEVE THE PRESIDENT'S POSITION WILL COST HIM VOTES. RALPH REED, HEAD OF THE FAITH & FREEDOM COALITION, TELLS CBS THIS MORNING THE PRESIDENT DID SOMETHING ROMNEY COULDNT DO: ENERGIZE THE CONSERVATIVE BASE. (SOT: Ralph Reed/Chairman, Faith & Freedom Coalition) "That's put a B-12 shot right into the evangelical vote." IT COULD ALSO GIVE A SHOT TO THE THE PRESIDENT'S FUNDRAISING EFFORTS. HE IS ALREADY SPOTLIGHTING THE ISSUE ON HIS CAMPAIGN WEBSITE AND USING IT TO RAISE MONEY. SUSAN MCGINNIS, CBS NEWS, WASHINGTON, D-C

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President Obama says his wife and daughters influenced his decision on same sex marriage. Vermont's Congressional delegation and Governor Shumlin cheered the move but there is mixed reaction to the president's endorsement here in Vermont -- where gay marriage is legal. Kyle Midura has more.

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We're learning more about the shakeup in leadership at Green Mountain coffee roasters. Two top executives are in hot water after their stock value tumbled and they tried to sell off shares to cover their debts. Molly Smith joins us with more. Good morning molly. Good morning Keagan. The company says two top executives violated company policy - when they were forced to liquidate 138 million dollars in shares of Green Mountain Stock. Green Mountain Coffee Roaster Founder Robert Stiller and Board Member William Davis were stripped of their titles for some shady stock dealings. They were making a lot of money on their stock, and borrowing on those profits. But when their stock tumbled from $115 a share to $30 share the bank said it needed more money, or stock to maintain a caladeral on the borrowed money so they didn't default on their loans. Despite their obvious wealth they couldn't come up with the cash so they had to sell stock. Problem is, this all came at a time when they were banned from selling stock to avoid the appearance of insider trading. But when the board found out they moved in quickly to investigate.

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((Christopher Ericson/Lake Placid Pub & Brewery "9:37 Without a doubt it's going to limit the amount of beer that breweries decide to release. 9:55 If all of a sudden you are taking $150 dollars out of a tight margin, specialty and seasonal beers, at some point it's just not going to make sense to continually produce new beers.")) New York lawmakers are trying to counteract the move -- by pushing for a 14 cents-per-gallon tax credit -- for brewers -- for up to 200-thousand barrels a year. And on the federal level -- Senator Chuck Schumer is pushing the Beer Act. It would benefit small U-S breweries by cutting the federal excise tax of seven dollars a barrel -- in half.

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The new jersey woman with the extreme tan is back in the news again. Planet Sun tanning solons have now banned Patricia Krentcil from their facilities -- after police arrested her last month for allegedly taking her 5 year old daughter into a tanning booth with her. The company has gone as far as to post the 44 year old's picture in all their branches so that employees will recognize her.

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New york state police say they have arrested an EXREMELY drunk man in the town of edwards. Police pulled Terry Holly over for having faulty head lights. They say he had a blood alcohol level of .33% which is 4 times the legal limit.

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The creepy crawlies were eating up our beautiful foliage in the late 70's -- and state officials were reaching out for help.

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(( I recommend to most people just grab them out of the tree and throw them on the ground and stomp on them.)) ((another round of these caterpillars became a problem again in 2006 mostly in southern vermont and the champlain valley and the state did a lot of spraying to control the population, but they usually stick around for about 7 years.))

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A new obesity drug -- rejected at first over health concerns -- is under new scrutiny from the FDA. Manuel Gallegus tells us why in our healthwatch.

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A new national survey finds one out of five pregnant white women smoke. The nearly 22 percent rate is higher than other races. The national survey on drug use and health found 14 percent of black women and six percent of hispanic women admitted to smoking during pregnancy. The report also found around 12 percent of moms drank alcohol while pregnant. (WIPE VO) The FDA is taking another look at an experimental obesity drug. An advisory panel meets today and will consider the approval of Lorcaserin - which blocks appetite signals to the brain. The FDA rejected the drug in 2010 because of its potential cancer and heart risk. But today the drug company is presenting new data that it believes shows the drug is safe. (WIPE VO) And there's a new way to protect brain cancer patients from chemotherapy side effects. Chemo shrinks brain tumors but can also damage bone marrow. In a new study Seattle researchers genetically modified the bone marrow stem cells of three patients - giving the marrow cells a protective shield. All three patients were able to tolerate chemotherapy better - which allowed them to live longer. And those are some of the day's top health stories. I'm Manuel Gallegus, CBS NEWS, New York.

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But before we get to those stories -- let's take a quick look at how the weather is shaping up this morning.

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He had the car - the radio -- and a badge -- but a North Country man was just pretending to be a cop. Now he's facing charges. Jennifer Reading reports.

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Police say he was so desperate to be a cop -- that was willing to break the law to do it. New York state police arrested 23 year old Kyle Wyman after he allegedly pulled over a teen driver last week on Route 374 in Dannemora. ((Sr. Investigator Tracy Eggleston/NY State Police 00:01:58 "He stopped a young male operator there asked the male operator for his license and registration had a brief conversation with him about speeding and then gave him his documentation back and told him he was good to go.")) Police are withholding the Plattsburgh man's mug shot -- but say he was wearing a dark blue shirt with a New York patch and a badge -- not a uniform. He conducted the traffic stop using his own vehicle -- this dark blue Ford Crown Victoria -- with a red light displayed on the dashboard. Police admit it looks very similar to their own cruisers -- say Wyman likely bought an old police car at an auction. Police say Wyman is a wanna-be cop who has a history of doing this. Last March he was arrested on similar charges. ((Sr. Investigator Tracy Eggleston/NY State Police 00:06:04 "He had obtained a police radio and was accessing Vermont police frequencies from New York State.")) Police say he used those frequencies to run Vermont plates -- even giving dispatcher a badge number. Investigators do not believe Wyman is dangerous -- but they say his actions are. ((Sr. Investigator Tracy Eggleston/NY State Police 00:04:00 "there's several safety concerns both for him and the people he's pulling over. He obviously doesn't know who he's pulling over it could be a dangerous criminal.")) In New York -- authorities say most traffic stops will be conducted by uniformed troopers in marked cruisers. Across state lines -- the situation is a little different. ((Jennifer Reading/Burlington "In Vermont police use unmarked cruisers like this one to blend in and it's not uncommon for them to be used in traffic stops. But there are a few precautions that you can take to keep yourself safe.")) ((Sgt. Garry Scott/Vt. State Police 00:01:01 "if the person being pulled over waves to them puts their directional on lets them know they see them they're going to pull into a safe area that should kind of soften that.")) Police say another safe guard drivers can look for are lights. Legitimate cruisers will have them in the mirrors and on the windshield. ((Sgt. Garry Scott/Vt. State Police 00:02:07 "if you still feel unsafe about the situation you can leave your car locked, leave the window up and make them produce some type of identification.")) ((Jennifer Reading reporting: ))

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US postal service cuts scheduled to start this week -- are now being scaled back. It's good news for people in rural areas-- where local post offices were on the chopping block. Adam Sullivan reports.

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In North Thetford-- just of Route 5-- the tiny post office in town brings people together. ((Paula Ouellette//North Thetford: "people don't even know my post office box but they put down the town and my name and I am still getting my mail.")) Paula Ouellette lives directly across the street. A stop at the post office is part of her daily schedule. ((Ouellette: "A lot of times my grandson walks over and gets the mail before he leaves for school. AN he brings it up to me. Or I will go over and chat with Holly the Post Master and see neighbors.")) In an attempt to keep the United States Postal Service from going bankrupt-- 14 rural post offices in Vermont were slated to be closed. Along with thousands of others across the country. North Thetford, and the Lyman Post Office in downtown White River Junction were among those on the list. But-- partially due to strong public opposition-- a new strategy is emerging. ((Deborah Guthrie/Barber: "anything that can be stable and stay in existance, and kind of keep things moving forward I think it is a good thing.")) ((Sullivan: "the original cuts included the closure of 37-hundred rural post offices. The new plan will allow them to stay open. However, thousands will see reduced hours. But for those who have come to rely on them Something is better than nothing.")) ((Oeullette: "I agree that there have to be some changes but I think that ere are things that can be done.")) One idea-- from those who frequently use the service-- is to simply charge more. ((Joe Alvin/White River: "I think the rate profile could be switched over a little bit. A lot of the mail and I think if they were to raise the rates on that particular on that particular item it would be more forthcoming for a better revenue profile.")) The new PROPOSED cost cutting plan ALSO includes voluntary early retirement for 21 THOUSAND postal employees. Some fear that reduced hours ALONE could lead to additional people out of work. ((Guthrie: "I have some clients that work at the post off and for them it is a job. Some of them were saying that they would have to leave the area.")) An area where rural post offices like this one are part of the fabric of the community. And it seems-- at least the time being-- they are here to stay. Adam Sullivan channel 3 news in North Thetford.

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We take you inside the operating room -- as we continue our series on still photography this morning. Our Gina Bullard caught up with a photographer who's capturing some incredible medical moments.

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((nat)) It's a typical day at the office for Rajan Chawla. ((nat putting on scrubs)) He heads into surgery at Fletcher Allen Health Care at least once a month. (1:33:26) ((Rajan Chawla/Photographer "gb-how do you feel you're about to go into heart surgery? RC_i'm excited. its fun")) Only Chawla is not a surgeon -- he actually has NO medical training. His only instrument is a camera. (33:18:26) ((Dr Levitt "thanks for coming today you're watching heart surgery at fletcher allen")) He's the medical photographer for UVM's College of Medicine. ((nat raj)) This day he's capturing medical students learning from Surgeon Bruce Levitt. The open heart surgery will last about five hours. ((nat surgeon)) His photos are used for marketing and publications for the school and Fletcher Allen. The images also serve as a snapshot of medicine now -- a historical record the college will keep. It's not always surgery -- Chawla follows residents around as they visit patients -- capturing the everyday. (2:23:08) ((Rajan Chawla/Photographer "if i'm in there trying to document medical students learning i dont get that nervous if a surgeon asks for something specific to be photographed that raises the bar a bit")) There are many challenges to shooting in the OR. It's small -- packed with people all dressed alike -- and the doctor's can't slow down to make sure Chawla gets his shot. He has to move fast - like everyone around him. (11:49:07) ((Rajan Chawla/Photographer "just waiting for expression even though you can barely see anybody - you can still see their eyes")) Chawla focuses on getting the picture -- but also has to be aware he can sometimes be in a life or death situation. He has to steer clear of any blue areas -- blue is sterile -- a falling strap or lens could cause contamination and put the patient at risk. (11:06:18) ((Rajan Chawla/Photographer "i'm trying to get a nicely composed photo right there and stay out of the way and paying attention to what they're step they're on")) Although the environment is controlled and covered up -- it can still be stomach turning for some -- not Chawla. (1:49:10) ((Rajan Chawla/Photographer "you don't see much there's a lot of activity. if you don't see the patient go in out you'd hardly know there was anybody in there")) Chawla has a degree in Photojournalism from the Rochester Institute of Technology. He worked as a news photographer for over 20 years at the Burlington Free Press. Like the spontaneity of news -- Chawla needs to be prepared for anything in the operating room. ((nats)) He made the switch to medical photography seven years ago. ((Nat)) (11:24;28) ((Rajan Chawla/Photographer "gb-is it hard to make a picture creative when you're in this setting? RC- umm if you look at it as overall its overwhelming but if you focus in")) Chawla has to gauge the mood -- backing off during tense moments - sometimes leaving the operating room. He has earned the surgeon's trust. So when all is going well -- the doctor takes time to tell Chawla when good moments are coming up .... like when med students get to put stitches in a heart for the first time.... inviting him -- and us -- up for a closer look. Clearly -- I'm not as use to this as he is. (21:23:06) ((Rajan Chawla/Photographer "who gets to see this?! i mean this is amazing")) ((leaving surg)) (38:09) ((GB-so it seems like you're still in awe? RC- yeah its not all that normal to get that kind of explanation and view)) ((nat)) A photographer capturing incredible medical moments. Gina Bullard Chan3 News Burlington.

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Tonight in our series on Capturing a Moment -- we focus on the world of fashion photography -- only this story has a little twist.

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