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. we begin at 4:30 with breaking news inside a wawa, new video just in from the scene. >> this happened 800 block of cottman avenue and fox chase. police say the gunman got away with about thousand dollars in cash. no one was injured. good morning, today is friday, october 10th, i'm erika von tiehl. >> i'm natasha brown in for ukee. other stories we're following for this morning. >> ebola scare in the air. how comet from passenger created dramatic on board response. >> happening today, teachers hope to rally parents and teachers, as they react to surprise cancellation of their contract. >> police in delaware country searching for suspects targeting elderly members of their community. more on those stories coming up. first, it is friday, hoping for nice weekend. half full half empty kind of
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forecasts. >> i heard the rain already. yes, i've already been listening to katie. all i heard was rain. i was okay, i got my umbrella. >> not wash out after weekend berks wash out of saturday morning and early afternoon. my advice to you, is this: if you have outdoor plans scheduled for the weekends, make them as late as you can saturday or wait until sunday it, will end up being decent day overall. talking a lot about the rain, the rain that comes in will pacca punch norths talking severe weather but talking a dousing. it will be coming for us as early as this afternoon in some spots. so, we will time everything out for you here in the next few. meantime, very cool air starting to set until, as well, i think you might be little shock at the temperatures calling for here today. again, all of the details in the next few, guys, back to you. >> meanwhile, scare from a jet bound from philly to the dominican republic. passenger made comment about ebola prompting dramatic response. >> when the flight landed, a flight attendant announced the passenger may have been in
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africa, and had ebola. this video was posted on line yesterday showing local dominican officials in hazmat suits, escorting paths inning err off the plane. now believed did he not have the deadly disease. >> the medical respective, this seems to be a hoax, a joke, that went badly, i would advise people to take this seriously because ebola is no joke, people are very anxious about it. >> well, in a statement, us airways said, quote, we are following the direction of and structurally adhering to all centers for disease prevention and guidelines in place for airlines in response to the ebola virus. the flight was check by officials, and cleared, and the passengers' name has not been released. also, sigh of relief in texas where health officials say dallas county sheriff's deputy who exhibited symptoms of ebola tested negative for the disease. that deputy who within inside the dallas apartment shared by thomas duncan, duncan the first pain don't die after
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being diagnosed in the u.s. his body will be cremated to prevent the virus from spreading any further. new this morning, an accident involving a motorcycle and car cents two people to the hospital. it happened around 12:30 this morning on the 500 block of university ave. the 26 year old rider was thrown off the motorcycle. investigators say he was not wearing a helmet. a 21 year old female passengers was also treated for injuries. both are in stable condition. all right, 4:33, let's get our friday and weekends forecast, katy? >> good morning, we start hinges off with quick check at the shore, things quiet for now, skies pretty clear, but will change with time here, by the time the sun is actually coming up, that sun will not be all that visible necessarily, which means the temperatures will start to get held back for that reason, but also because we do actually have some cooler air in place. quiet start to the day here. it won't stay that way. let's go next to storm can three, where at the moment, no storms are scribbles, you can see the combination of the clouds already starting to creep in here from southwest to northeast.
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and as time progresses cents here, those clouds will will thicken, turns into gray day, and we will eventually see some of the wet weather sort of string itself out across our area as well. eventually becoming a steadier rain. that will will be courtesy of an area of low pressure that rides along the stalled frontal boundary into tomorrow. meantime, temperatures, they're kind of on par in a lot of spots anyway where where they were yesterday. fifty's generally speaking millville out to ac, and in across delaware, but notice a lot chillier, up in even allentown, at 44, 39 mount pocono, actually because you have clearer sky, up that way, it is also cents higher terrain, but that's kinds of the bigger reason why. 15 degrees currently in doylestown, northeast philly, low 50's, as well. as the day goes on, expect a gray skies, looks like the timing may keep us dry for the better part of the day. and you won't have to dodge showers until at least the evening. for a lot of spots anyway. so, it doesn't look like this will be as much of an afternoon concern, more so, a
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friday night-saturday first half of the day concern. when we are talking about the rain, even the poconos, if you have any sunshine, very limited, eventually see the clouds thicken over. vittoria. good morning. >> good morning, everyone, traveling out and about, really not seeing any major problems on this friday morning, so hopefully it taste this way for as long as possible. taking a look now, 202, southbound, right around chesterbrook boulevard. we notice construction zone sort of narrowing the roadway. because we're not seeing any volume at this time, it is not causing a problem at all. as we continue, we take you elsewhere. that's talcony palmyra bridge, anticipate ago opening in about 20 minutes, so 455. so traveling talcony right now, doing just fine, leaving the house right now, to jump on the talcony, definitely want to anticipate that closure. we continue, though, and move now to take a look at the wider speed censors all over, indicating great news to start your day. # 55 your average on 95, around the city, win suburbs, a five as well 95 delaware county.
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green on the blue route. green on the pa turnpike. green in new jersey averaging speed censors into the 60s. watch out for construction on the roosevelt boulevard. >> this has been causing even myself to switch my game up heading even into the cbs philly studios. so roosevelt boulevard southbound between commonly and pratt, three lanes blocked in the inner drive due to construction, they're re paving there is will be ongoing until 6:00 a.m. also going to find this construction, as well, around the area of rhawn street, making your way out to harbison, so just plan accordingly, no major delays for mass transit. we send it back to the desk, natasha? >> to the very latest on school budget crisis. turn up for the truth, that's the message this morning from the philadelphia federation of teachers union, educators all across the city are gathering in germantown before the start of the school day to hand out information about monday's surprise meeting where the src canceled the teachers contract. the rally starts at 8:00 at john b kelly elementary school the 5100 block of pulaski avenue.
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>> police in delaware country searching for the men they say are targeting a the elderly and burglary ring. investigators in darby looking for this man. they say he's part of the group posing as utility workers. police say one person stalls the victim and radios two others waiting nearby to burglarize the home. authorities arrested three suspects so far and continue to look for three others involved. >> they know what they are doing. it is pretty good, pretty organized. they're professionals, and targeting the elderly. >> utility companies say they'll never sends someone to your home without calling first. if you think you may and victim of this scam, you are asked to call darby police. and "eyewitness news" obtained exclusive video of the man dubbed the burqa bandit. this robbery happened wednesday at the beneficial bank in audubon, new jersey, police hoping the public can help identify the suspect wanted in a string of bank robberies. as you can see, here, the suspect wears a burqa during these heist z and then escapes on bmx bike.
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police believe the same man struck several other south jersey banks last month, as well. president obama is fundraising in california. but it is a major hollywood celebrity that is making headlines from that visit. we'll tell you all about the big name that's making the news. >> then katy perry gets a new gig, where morore than 100 million people will be able to hear her roar. we'll be right back.
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>> russia state news agency reports former soviet president mikhail gorbachev is hospitalized. eighty-three year old says he's being monday towards for recurrence of undisclosed illness. russian media says gorbachev has previously received treatment for a severe form of diabetes. and potential presidential contender, they stump for the candidates in the race for pennsylvania governor. governor tom corbett was joined by new jersey governor chris christie at rally in delaware county friday
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afternoon. christy told the crowd tom wolf will, quote, lie in order to obtain power. the republicans campaigned at the valley forge military academy in wayne on thursday. meantime, former secretary of state, hillary clinton, campaigned for democratic challenger tom wolf in philadelphia. the so-called women for wolf rally was held at the national constitution center last night. the latest polls give wolf a double digit lead so far over governor corbett. election day is coming closely, less than four weeks away. meanwhile, president obama is waking up in california this morning, following a day of stumping and fundraisers. the president spent thursday evening at the home of actress gwyneth paltrow. during remarks, paltro told president obama, quote, you're so handsome that i can't speak properly. guests including julia robert paid between 1,003 $200 to dine with the president. and a f15 fighter jet scrambles over the skies of
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the san fernando valley after a small plane enters restricted air space. this happened during the president's visit, authorities say cessna 340 did not follow a flight plan. the f15 caught up with the plane which then turned around. it appears it was all just a mistake and the pilot is not facing any charges. coming up on 4:43, hey, we have glass half full half empty kind of weekend. >> for sure. if you have outdoor plans, i suggest the later you wait to do them the better off you'll be if you don't want to be getting doused with rain. saturday morning soccer games, that kind of stuff, football practices, they may either get just postponed completely or very, very soggy. that's what's going on out there. we want to breakdown reasons why this is happening n short, it is as frontal boundery stalling out, area of low pressure riding along it. that's the short and long of it basically here. we can take you out to storm scan3, see the precipitation starting to string out across west virginia, eventually moves in for us, even at this
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hour, though, skies actually quite clear, so temperatures have had a chance to drop off pretty readily yet again, but eventually these clouds are really going to take over and be responsible for lead to go very cool day. then eventually all of the wet weather starts to move n see the area of low pressure starting to develop back here across the mid mississippi valley, so here is your front stalling out. back here the area of low pressure, will eventually ride on through, and both of those things combined will bring us some pretty steady rain. right now looks like the steadiest rain friday night, into the first half of saturday, looks like the timing may have sort of shifted little bit here. so many of you may actually get through this entire day at least without a drop of rain. but into this evening, those showers are definitely going to be developing across the board here. although, i would at this play it safe and say specially from philly on south you may want to keep umbrella ready to go here through at least this afternoon. by tomorrow, the rain sticks around for the first half of the day. sunday though so much better by comparison, it is cents not bright anacine, call it partly
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sunny, with clouds peaking, or rather sunshine peaking through the clouds, but will be dry. it will be a much better excuse to be out identify. future rain and the tell the story. notice even by 9:00 p.m. not too much showing up out there tonight. but then, it just starts to get real heavy, as the area of low pressure pulls through, one, two, flirting with 2 inches of accumulating rainfall specially at least according to the models right now that would be southeast of philadelphia. showers late, i like how we word that, because, again, by the afternoon, many of you may not have a drop of rain to dodge. it is really into tonight, toward evening, into the overnight, that the rain picks up and starts to become steady. as is we look forward in the forecast, temperatures lullly start to rebound, sunday looking little better for us as we mention, monday talking low 70s already, and we are at least throwing in chance for shower monday, tuesday, but do look like overall pretty decent days coming up. hey guys, if you love watching the weather you're all about this fast pattern with systems rolling through. we want you to join our team of eyewitness weather watchers.
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brand new program just started here at cbs36789 you can sign up right now read all about it at cbsphilly.com/watchers. erika, back to you. >> thanks so much. katy perry reportedly going to roar at the superbowl. not katie fehlinger, sort toy report, mag reasons reports the pop star will be the top star performer at superbowl 49. in the running along with cold play and re ann a so far the nfl is not commenting but i'm sure she will do a great job. >> i like that little roar song. >> oh, it is fun. >> it is really cute. the flyers open the home schedule with a back and forth game with their archrivals up the turnpike, the jersey devils. let's get to you some highlights here. flyers down three-nothing in the second period when they started their come back, wayne simmons scored twice in the final minute of the second to tie things up. but the devils scored three times in the third and beat the flyers six to four. they start the season zero and two, for the third straight
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season. that's okay. anyway, wilds game last night right here on cbs-3. the colts led by 24 points early in the game and had to hang on at the very last minute to out last the houston texans 34 to 28. the colts tie hilton had a career high 223 yards and touchdown, trent richardson also had a touchdown, and colts quarterback andrew luck through for three of them. the colts take over sole possession now of first place in the nfc south. and get ready for some eagles football. this sunday night the birds host the giants at the linc in prime time. shady mccoy is a cbs-3 contributor. and the eagles hope to get his running game going. but shady knows there are other play makers in the eagles offense, as well. >> supposed to go out there, produce -- i don't mind, i mean, deuce made a move, but that's how it is. >> you can seymour of beasley reese's one-on-one with shady mccoy on sunday kick off at
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11:30 a.m. sunday morning, right here on cbs36789. well, plenty of traditional businesses have on line stores these days. >> now comes word that an internet only business may be opening a store. we'll explain ahead in money watch. first though here's what's coming up tonight on cbs-3.
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>> dominican officials wearing hazmat suits boards dollars plane when it atlantic in the philadelphia escorted the passenger off. it is believed he was not infected with ebola. also, this morning two, people are hospitalized after a crash involving a car and a motorcycle on the 500 block of university ave. one man not wearing a helmet was thrown from the motorcycle. a woman was also hurt and both are in stable condition. and happening today, philadelphia educators will
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rally in germantown hoping to get their contracts back. the school reform commission canceled the contracts monday during surprise meeting. the rally starts at 8:00 at john b kelly elementary. 4:50 now, time for check on business news. >> mine watch's jill wagner joins us from the new york stock exchange, hearing that investors have to feel like they're on roller coaster ride these days, yesterday, what a rough day. >> reporter: good morning, erika, natasha t has been wild ride this week. there is not really one factor to blame. there is a lot of things at work here, for one, a lot of concern about economic growth in china and europe, there is fear germany, which is the biggest economy in the region, could be slipping into a recession. and we've also seen huge drop in crude oil prices. so that's great for us, we're paying less at the gas pump, but it isn't so great for energy stocks, like exxon, and bp. they're tumbling, and dragging down the market. so i guess the big question every someone wondering what can we expect going forward? analyst say the bears aren't back on wall street, unfortunately, these type of
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swings really could be the new normal. erika, natasha? >> that's not good to hear. also, we are hearing amazon is going little old school opening up first real store? >> reporter: yes, the internet giant may open its first ever physical store here in new york sit, just in time for the holiday season. so shoppers will be able to try out amazon products, things like kindle, new smart phone, according to the wall street journal, if this is successful, amazon could build more physical stores in other cities. so, get ready for an amazon in philly, erika, natasha. >> all right, i like the idea. one more place to go shop. >> thanks, jill. all right, right now, it is 4:51, coming upp after the break, traffic and weather together on the 3's. stay with us, back in a
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>> expect closure of 73 in either direction, making your way in new jersey or philadelphia it will be a little tricky. we will let you know it does get put back down. stay with us. looking at the ben franklin bridge, beautiful ride on the ben. if you are traveling on the westbound direction, we do have construction zone, which takes out the two right lanes, as of right now, not causing a problem, but definitely causes a problem during every single rush. if you are traveling on every single major, you are doing really well. fifty-five is your average, not only on 95, but also on parts of the schuylkill expressway, 95, delaware county, looking great on the pa turnpike, northeast extension, traveling in delaware, new jersey, also cents just as wonderful. we have construction pattern however on the 42 freeway northbound, ongoing between creek road, 295, the right lane will be block, until 6:00 a.m. and, it seems to be that weather ahead of us may be setting back our plans a bit this week end. >> yes, here's the thing, definately going to see rain. so if you can plan around
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that, for your outdoor plans here, guys, you will be okay. it is cents just there is going to be certain time frame that is just not going to work. obviously you've got a lot of friday night football games going onment looks like we will be dealing with some showers at many of them. now at the moment, we've actually got clear sky, a loft spots here on storm scan3, but clouds moving in from the southwest, tell the story, of things to come. and yet the rain on the way. notice the time stap p on future rain amount, even by 5:00 p.m., we may not have much to dodge out there, just yet. so looks like most of the day, just cloudy, but it will be cool outside. then we look ahead to about 3:00 p.m. tomorrow. by this point, if the rain hasn't already stopped it, should be very close to having finished. we could have almost an inch of rain on the ground by this point. so it is going to be soggy overnight and soggy first half of saturday. second half, yes, might still be little damp out there. it will start to dry out. sunday, while brinking in some clouds, looks a lot better by comparison, we will see some of the sun peak through the cloud cover, temperatures have chance to rebound at least a
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little bit. guys, back over to you. >> thanks so much. now, let's get check on some of the stories "kyw news radio" 1060 is following. convicted former philadelphia mob boss, joey merlino, faces as hearing today, that could ultimately land him back in jail. there is also word of major break through in a treatment of diabetes, and local synogogue gets creative about helping busy people fulfill commandsments. check in two, three, four times a day, "kyw news radio" 1060 on your a.m. dial. >> coming up in the next hour of "eyewitness news", we have the latest on the ebola scare on flight from philadelphia. >> plus, pope francis one of the favorites to win the nobel peace prize when it is awarded any minute now. who else could make history with this prestigious a smashed. >> and nfl star adrienne peterson facing more legal woes, this time it, does not have to do with child abuse charges. how he may have talked himself into trouble this time. we're back at the top of the hour.
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>> ebola scares reach philadelphia after simple statement by a passenger flying out of philly cause as scare in the air. live at the airport with the response to that passenger's joke. also, happening today, serious teachers fight back against the cash strapped philadelphia school district after their contract is canceled. good morning, today is friday, october 10th, i'm erika von tiehl. >> i'm natasha brown in for ukee. any minute now, we will learn who won the nobel peace prize, that big announcement for you as soon that is happens. >> first, we check in with katie out on the skydeck, changes coming our way today, right? >> we absolutely do, yep. tracking the latest rounds of wet weather, obviously not needing umbrella just yet, however. i'll tell when you you will
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want to have the wet weather gear ready to go. also cents chill in the air. details on temperatures coming up. vittoria? >> thank you, katie. traveling out and about, will not and problem, but when the sun comes up, well, maybe if we see some sun today, probably not, since katie was saying we have some rain, but see rush come in. ninety-five, the rest of the major looking pretty good. things could always change, that's what happens. stay with us. more coming up. natasha? >> thanks so much. following some breaking news right now, wawa is robbed in northeast philadelphia. it happened shortly after 3:00 this morning, on the 800 block of cottman avenue, and fox chase. investigators say gunman walk in, demanded cash, he got a which with about a thousand dollars, but luckily, no one was injured. and airline passengers comment about ebola causes quite a scare in the air. >> all of it happened on us airways flight from philadelphia to punt a can an in the dominican republic. "eyewitness news" reporter jan carabeo live at philadelphia international airport to tell us more about the dramatic response that this prompd.