♪ "eyewitness news" at 11:00 starts with breaking news tonight. a fiery and deadly train crash near new york city. the train hit an suv and then burst into flames. good evening everyone, i'm natasha brown in for jessica dean. >> i'm chris may. the train was packed. hundreds of commuters many heading home from work. when it crashed and caught fire. seven were killed. at least 12 injured and the driver of the suv is among the

dead tonight. all of this happened around 7:00 o'clock on the metro north line in west chester county which is north of new york city. the train's journey began at grand central station. it came to an end at a crossing where a jeep cherokee was sitting on the cracks. officials say the crossing gates came down on top of that jeep. now the train shoved the suv down the tracks. it eventually caught fire. between 800 and 850 people were on board the train at the time. the metro north is the nation's second busiest railroad it serves an estimated 280,000 riders each and every day. some in the back of the train had no idea what had happened. >> the train came to an abrupt halt. we weren't getting any information but we knew that something bad was going on because there were lots of police cars and firemen. >> for the most people people were keeping their cool. >> how about you? >> honestly, i tried to stay

relaxed through the whole thing. >> national transportation safety board investigators are on that scene right now. we'll stay on top of this story all night long. we'll have the lat test on "eyewitness news" this morning at 4:30. new tonight a very close call for a 12-year-old boy. a bullet comes right through his bedroom wall just feet from where he was sleeping. this happened on bryn mawr avenue in radnor. "eyewitness news" reporter diana rocco talked with the boy and his mother tonight. scary but crazy. >> reporter: 12-year-old zach ma ren know is talking about bullet that came through his bedroom wall and landed on the floor early last thursday morning while he was sleeping just feet a way. >> i just look around and i saw nothing. i went back to sleep. >> sounded like something had hit the house. very loud. we kind of jumped up and my husband, you know, got his coat on and he went outside to look around and see if he could see anything report rt it wasn't

until zach's mom was cleaning his room a few days later she found the bullet and sheetrock particles on the carpet. >> i was kind of in shock. i mean i brought the bullet to my husband when i found it on the rug and i was like couldn't -- i said to him like i don't even know is this a bullet bullet? you know i've never actually held a bullet. >> reporter: two more bullet holes were found on this 320 side outside bin mauer of a home in radnor township. someone believe someone may have been driving by the house shooting at the sign when one of the burrell let's missed hitting the house in the background of this picture and firing right through zach's bedroom wall. >> we're just grateful no one did get hurt. >> reporter: sack didn't want to sleep in his room after he realized what had happened. but their family is feeling fortunate and this boy has some words for the shooter. >> it almost murdered a kid. almost murdered a child. because of the recklessness. >> reporter: radnor police do not believe that this family was targeted but they are hoping someone in the area may have

seen or heard something that would be helpful to them. in radnor township, i'm diana rocco cbs3 "eyewitness news". well, new tonight protesters and police come face to face in bridgeton. it happened at a rally calling for justice in the wake of a deadly police involved shooting in december. "eyewitness news" new jersey reporter cleve bryan was there. >> reporter: dozens arrived at bridgeton's municipal complex protesting the death of jerome reid at the bridgeton officers days and worley a shoot caught on police cash dam under investigation by the cumberland county prosecutor's office. as protesters went inside to speak at the city council meeting officers detained some of them. >> bridgeton police issued four people summons for walking oh and busy street during the march after being told over loud speakers to stay on the sidewalk sidewalk. >> you going to issue all of us

a ticket. all of us. >> within 20 minutes each person was released. >> it's scary to be under arrest. so it was hard to know what to do in the moment. >> reporter: lauren says speaking out against reid's death and getting a tick for a civil rights caused reminded reminded rosa parks who's birthday is tomorrow. >> i'm this is a a badge honor we were acting in the spirit of rosa parks. >> what shock protesters even more than the tickets when they got into council chambers the meeting was already over lasting only half an hour. >> you suspended the meeting. >> once i adjourn the meeting i can't open the meeting back up unless i put it in the paper that we have a special meeting. >> reporter: protesters left tuesday night's meeting peacefully activists want to have a meeting with city leaders but nothing has been set yet. they say they will be at city council meetings for the foreseeable future. in bridgeton, cleve bryan cbs3 "eyewitness news". just minutes ago jordan

announced the excutions of two isis prisoners and active research tour the terror groups death of a pill lot. jordanians flooded the streets to pro testify the killing. today isis posted a video that showed the 26-year-old being burned alive while inside that cage. he was captured in december after his plane crashed during u.s. led bombing run on isis targets inside syria. today president obama said that isis is only interested in death and destruction. >> i think we'll redouble the vigilance and determination on the part of a global coalition to make sure that they are degraded and ultimately defeated. >> jordan's king abdullah was in washington meeting with president at the white house he account short that visit in order to return to jordan. developing now the daughter of late whitney houston is fighting for her life tonight at an atlanta hospital.

bobbi kristina brown has been moved to emory university hospital where she is currently on life support. the 21-year-old was found by her husband and a friend face down in bathtub at her home on saturday. brown is reported until a medically induced coma and a source close to the family now tells entertainment tonight her loved ones have been advised to prepare for the worst. the measles outbreak meantime it is spreading and so is the national debate over whether vaccines should be required or optional. health officials say there are at least 131 cases in 14 states. today lawmakers grilled cdc officials about measles and vaccinations during a house hearing. they testified that the measles cab scene is safe. it saves lives and chirp should be vaccinated. the cdc says the measles outbreak originated at disneyland in california. now the debate over whether to require vac nations brings back memories from an outbreak in philadelphia that killed

several school children. "eyewitness news" reporter david spunt is live in the sat center. david, the issue now not just personal, it's political. >> reporter: natasha it's political. former governor he had ren dull says he's concerned 1991 outbreak in philadelphia could repeat itself on national stage. 24 years agnes month philadelphia made national news when five children died from measles the local outbreak centered around two religious schools. faith tabernacle and first century gospel church encouraged parents not to vaccinate their children. >> could have been a lot worse. >> reporter: february 1991, brings back painful memories for former governor ed rendell who was running for mayor at the time. he says the city and country learned a valuable lesson from the '91 tragedy. a lesson that should stop the debate over vaccinating children children. >> try to convince people not to immunize their kids is just extraordinary stupid. report roar rendell's point doesn't sit well with honey a

mother of three teens from west chester. >> it's like freedom of choice. i mean we're not -- we're living in the united states of america. >> she believes her twin teenagers life long medical conditions are due to their vaccinations. and she refuses to let her daughter undergo any future vaccinations. >> i don't need to be going to jail because i'm protecting my kids health and safety. >> she's part of a growing group of parents across the country questioning vaccination benefits and joining the fight to let parents make family choices. ren dull calls the movement concerning. point to go history and hoping that history doesn't repeat itself. >> we as a society have got to adhere to science. we've got to believe in science. science exists for reason. >> reporter: kentucky senator rand paul backtracking an earlier statement he criticizeed vaccinations. health officials say that the measles were he will limb nated from the united states in 2000 till they resurfaced just last december. reporting live in the saturday center tonight david spunt cbs3 "eyewitness news".

>> thank you david. you can learn more about measles vaccinations and the latest on the outbreak on our website just go to cbsphilly.com. mandatory paid sick leave is now a step closer to becoming the law in philadelphia. today a city council committee unanimously approved a plan that were apply to all businesses with 10 or more employees. for every 40 hours worked, the employee would get one hour of sick pay. but the restaurant and hospitality industry wants changes in the bill for when workers call out. >> if members give us two hours notice before you call out so we can cover the shift. we're just asking a clarification. >> all they have to do is provide five paid days for worker to take care of their health or the health of their family. i don't think that's too much to ask for any business. >> mayor mychal nutter now says he supports the bill. it's expected to pass when it goes before the full council in two weeks. new at 11:00 to neat house republicans once again pass bill to repeal the affordable care

act. it's the sketchth time the house has vote to do repeal did he fund are change the health care law and it now goes to the republican led senate. the affordable care act considered president obama's signature achieve many in office. the president said he would veto that bill if it comes to his desk. well tonight the possibility of flurries and we're tracking tracking the chance of heavier snow later in the week. kathy is now here. right in you a few snow showers that will pass to our north. nothing of any consequence. but then not one but two chances of snow in the seven day. the second you may need the shovel. more details on that with new information coming up. >> we've all heard of credit reports, but did you know that there are dozens of other secret reports tracking your every move? i'm jim donovan. three on your side reveals how lenders, utilities and other businesses monitor your financial life. >> it's a little before the scary it makes me think big brother has arrived. >> we'll give you a glimpse into who is watching you and why you

should be concerned. coming up. >> also has lance armstrong been caught in another lie? up next, who police say he let take the blame for a recent car crash. plus -- ♪ from montgomery county to la this local teen gets a grammy week gig. we'll show you who she'll be opening for when "eyewitness news" continues in just asking seconds.

well tonight in berks county authorities are looking for this man. they say that he attempted to lure children in that area. authorities believe the man is linked to three attempted lurings in reading, burn township and wyomissing. if you recognize the man in that sketch, you're encouraged to call the police. well a jury orders toyota to pay nearly $11 million to the victims of a deadly crash in minnesota. that is jury found that design flaw in the 1996 camry was

partial toll blame for a wreck that left three dead and two injured in 2006. attorneys for the plaintiff insisted the crash was caused by an acceleration defect while toyota argued that there was no design problem. the driver did spend 2.5 years behind bars in a vehicular hmm side conviction later overturn. police reports show the disgrace disgraced cyclist lance armstrong hit two parked cars during a night of partying in aspen in december and then he let his long-time girlfriend take the blame. niece are photos from the aspen police department his girlfriend reportedly told police she was driving the car home because quote lance had a little bit to drink. armstrong and his girlfriend did leave the scene before police could arrive. they have now cited the cyclist with failing to report an accident and speeding. you know this is grammy week in los angeles. and tomorrow night a 16-year-old guitarist from montgomery county will have her first la gig on very big stage.

♪ >> we caught up with jess at the school of rock in fort washington. tomorrow night jess and seven other top teenaged mew zigs from all around the country who studied at a summer grammy camp will be an opening act for hunter heys at club nokia in la. >> insanely excited like this is one of the probably the best musical opportunities i've ever had. it feels pretty surreal honestly. i'm really really, really excited. >> very exciting. her dad michael tells us her first concert drew an audience of 30 when she was just nine years old. you can catch the grammys live this sunday night at 8:00 o'clock right here on cbs3. well, we all know about credit reports. but did you know that there are dozens of other secret reports track your every move? lenders utilities other businesses they monitor your financial life.

three on your side consumer reporter jim donovan has glimpse now into who is watching you and why you should be concern. >> reporter: he's got thousands of dollars in his credit union account but when he tried to get 20 bucks out of an atm -- >> very very frustrating. >> reporter: johnny smith was rejected. >> your card is not valid. >> reporter: his wife stephanie also rejected when she tried to use her card at a store store. >> you're totally embarrassed. you know, you start looking at all of these people around you and go oh, my god! >> reporter: they say their credit union deactivated their cards over what popped up on their check systems report. check systems tracks checking and banging account historyies. 80% of banks and credit unions use it. sharing information including if you've over drafted, bounced check, have unpaid debts or suspected fraud with your account. >> it's a little bit scary it make me think big brother is certainly arrived. >> reporter: johnny was reported after he forgot about an account shared with his

elderly mom at a different credit union. the monthly fees drain the account putting it $52 in the red. >> all of this for $52? >> reporter: check systems is just one of dozens of companies that may have reports on you. tracking your habes including banking history how many insurance claims you filed your rental records if you're a good tenant even how often you return thing to stores. >> i want to know what these people are saying about us. consumer action joe says all of us should. >> you absolute val a right to request the information that these companies have on your. >> reporter: report these reports could be riddled with errors. causing a rental application to be denied. keeping you from opening a bank account. even drive up your insurance rates costing you thousand. johnny cleared up that 52-dollar debt tied to the account he shares with his mom and eventually the information reported to check systems was pulled. and his and stephanie's debit cards are working again.

>> we should have been able to resolve it without having to go through all the rage good ma roll. >> reporter: these reports are often referred to as specialty reports. to so how you can obtain your reports and check out what information they collected who can see it ton correct any mistakes that's the most important we'll be potting links at cbsphilly.com and on my facebook and twitter feeds as soon as oy get back to my desk. most people don't know about this stuff. >> i had no idea. >> clearly there are no secrets. >> there's mistakes just like on your regular credit report. there's mistakes on these things you should be aware of them especial physical you're applying for credit or insurance purposes. >> mack sure they're right. >> exactly. >> that's the coo. >> all right. jim, thank you very much. >> you're welcome. get back to your desk. (laughter). >> skies are clear across the delaware valley that's in the going to last long. we are going to be seeing some clouds moving in. two weather systems. this one right here an area of low pressure and a front. this will go to our north and the possibility of a few flurries to the north and west of the city during the overnight overnight. but our clipper is farther to the west.

see this little patch of snow right here? that is our clipper. that will be driving toward the east and by early thursday morning, it will be providing us with some light snow. so we have a couple of chances of snow over over the next couple of days, especially as we work our way toward the weekend. we'll talk more about that coming up. "eyewitness weather" watchers are saying brrr, it is cold out there with a clear skies. it's pretty but it's pretty. david is reporting a temperature of 22 degrees in clem mon ton. look at some of these numbers. 16 degrees right now margo in buena vista township in south jersey there's absolutely in wind so that's helping temperatures fall fast. jim is reporting a temperature of 16 in royersford. the part that we're enjoying are the clear skies because we're looking at a beautiful moon out there as well. take look outside where in center city philadelphia we have clear skies and cold temperatures. but if you're tonight you caught a glimpse of this beautiful full moon. we caught a glimpse with our

eyewitness cam. this picture from springfield pa stellar late tonight. pretty soon you won't be able to see it with the clouds rolling in. philadelphia 26. reading 19. allentown 12. our winds become southerly this milder air through the mid atlantic will be moving in and we will be feeling its impact tomorrow. southerly winds will be gusting during the afternoon. we'll break 40 degrees tomorrow. so any icy spots will be melting. and hopefully drying up. then we'll watch the clipper zip on eastward thursday morning light snow. not a lot associateed with this. high pressure bring baaing that arctic chill for friday. thursday snow. not much a coating to an inch. new information coming into weather center just moment ago suggests possibly up to half inch in philadelphia. once you get through the lehigh valley in the poconos one to 2-inches possible. so thursday into friday we see that colder air being reinforced and then another front moves offshore and creates the chance of another coastal low. so that would be sunday into

monday. right now the heaviest snow would be through new york, possibly into new england. we see that dark blue that would be a light to moderate snow accumulation in south jersey, moderate as head toward philadelphia. and it could begin as rain late saturday night and them change over to snow on season day. we'll fine tune that forecast as we get a little bit close sr. not biting op this storm just yet. overnight increasing clouds the low 20. during afternoon 45 degrees with increasing winds out of the southwest. a few flurries possible early in the morning north and west and on the exclusive "eyewitness weather" seven day forecast light snow thursday, frigid friday. pretty quiet saturday and then there's a chance of our developing storm rain, changing to snow, sunday into monday. as the time frame. tuesday, temperatures bounce back to around 40 degrees. >> all right. right on schedule on sunday night. >> sunday into monday. >> thank you very much, kathy. >> leslie is here with lot of action from the hardwood tonight tonight. >> it was a big night tonight. a local legend chasing history and this one came down to the wire.

could coach herb magee hold on for that within number 1,000? the highlights from philadelphia university coming up.

>> legendary local college basketball coach herb magee needed just one win to become the second men's coach to reach one thou san bins much his philadelphia university rams played wilmington in a sold out gym this evening. trailed by two. two seconds left in the game of the pressure too much for his daughter. she can barely watch. phenol play of the game the ball goes to nick, the three pointer no good. heartbreaker. 72-70. hall of famer still stands at 999 wins. if that shot goes in i'm the happiest man in the world. a, because we won. b, because all this would be over. i'm not used to all of this. nobody asked me any questions after the game except where you going herb. this is tough and it's tough on the kids too.

you know, they've lost maybe one game, some of these guys have never lost -- maybe lost one game in two years at home. so we expect to win when we play anybody, but we expect certainly to win when we play at home. >> sixers playing their fourth game in five days at home tonight against nuggets you think they'd be tired. jameer nelson back in town unfortunately not a happy um ho* homecoming for the form mr. hawk. we'll go to the second quart of the game. a little more than a minute left in the house. hollis thompson right here. buries the three and that will put the sixers up by 23 points. they go into half up 21 largest first half lead of the season. denver clove the gap in the second half. sixers holding on for the gig one tonight 105 to 98. back over to college ball st. joe's visiting st. louis second half st. joe's down 57 to 55. check out bembry taking it to the bucket in style. two of his 19 points.

that layup ties it at 57. that st. louis in overtime. out scored the hawks 11 to four and that extra frame and win it 68-61. we'll be right back with more

♪ we know it is cold out there. but we are getting a taste of summer down the shore. the atlantic city boat show gets underway at the atlantic city convention center tomorrow. organizers say they'll be something for everyone from kayaks and inflateable rafts to million dollar yachts. pontoon may the year's hottest item. atlantic city boat show runs through sunday. meantime laying goes are taking over the franklin institute. >> the exhibit call the are a of the brick opens weekend but "eyewitness news" got sneak peek at the exhibit today. artists nathan, features more than 100 hey go sculptures made from more than a million bricks includeing a 20-foot like

tyrannosaurus rec. look at that amazing. you'll seely interpretations of historic artwork including the mona lisa and the scream. art of the brick opens on saturday. >> kathy, you saw this. you said it's great. >> it is amazeing. >> i can't wait to see that. >> check it out. >> back in a moment.