over 200 products no antibiotics ever. >> live from the cbs broadcast center in philadelphia, this is cbs-3 "eyewitness news." >> a fighter jet washed outside of washington dc video shows the plume of smoke rising from the scene we're told, we've learned the pilot ejected safely before the crash. he was on training mission, which involved other aircraft. the pilot has non-life threatening injuries. no one else is hurt. we'll continue to follow this story on air and on line at cbsphilly.com. good afternoon, i'm jim donovan. >> i'm rahel solomon n other news this noon, the united nation asks holding a emergency meeting on the suspected chemical attack in syria that reportedly killed at least 72 people. we want to warn you the video of the aftermath is

disturbing. >> along the turkey-syria border near where some of the victims of the attack are being treated. >> survivors of the suspected chemical attack in the province syria describe what happened. >> this man says he had trouble breathing, and fell to the ground. some of the injured were taken over for treatment in turkey. the assault on the village consistent with with a chemical weaponment many of the dead and injured had no visible wounds as is normally expected from air strike or missile. survivors had breathing problems, some presuming at the mouth, and their pupils didn't respond to light. in brussels, world leaders held a moment of silence for the victims at the start of a conference on the future of syria some have claimed the president of the government. >> this is a barbarick regime. >> syrian regime denies

responsibility. and so does it ally russia they'll both have targeted province with air strikes. the russian explanation is that syrian spike ammunition depo containing chemical weapons run by rebel forces at around 12:00 noon yesterday. and witnesses, including doctor islam, who treated survivors? >> patient -- >> is in opposition activist, says the attack happened hours before the russians claim. >> soon we will know or suspect what this chemical was, but high level of suspects it is czar on gas. >> same deadly substance, czar on nerve april, use in the 2013 attack in syria thought to have killed hundreds of people. the us and other countries, blamed the syrian regime. holly williams, cbs news, antakya near the syria border from north korea launched missile from its eastern coast, to the sea of japan,

missile didn't get very far, but it is raising speculation that it might have missed -- specifically time to get attention. set to meet withdrawal trump this week, north korea expected to be major point of discussion. >> republicans say they're ready to invoke the so-called nuclear option in toward confirm trump's nominee, nor kneel gorsuch. mcconnell says he has the vote for a planned filibuster. noon vet against gorsuch, but motorcyclmcconnell prayed to che only requiring simple majority to get him confirmed. >> first full day of testimony underway in the trial of eric frein the man accused of murdering pennsylvania state trooper. pennsylvania state police troopers took the stand about an hour ago describing for a jury how they respond the to the deadly ambush at their barack. frein accused of opening fire outside the police barracks in 2014, killing corporate brian dixon, and injuring trooper alex douglas. prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.

>> philadelphia controversial sugary drink tax heads to court today. appeals court in pittsburgh will hear arguments over the legality of the text t adds one and a half cents per ounce to sugary drinks, sold in philadelphia. the beverage industry claims the drinks are already subject to a state sales tax, and as a result, consumers are being hit with a double tax. the city has argued it is not a sales tax, because it is levied on distributors, and not retailers. >> "hard rock cafe" international a plans plans to buy the taj mahal. the deal had been finalized. set to hear more later today during press conference on what exactly hard rock plans to do with the taj mahal, now that the purchase is complete, we'll bring you those developments later today "eyewitness news" starting at 5:00. >> with the 2017nfl draft weeks away the transformation of eakin's oval and the philadelphia art museum has gun. while the city estimating the draft will bring in millions of dollars in revenue, the set up is already causing frustration and confusion for

locals. due to new parking restrictions near the art museum, drivers can no longer park on the 2400 block of pennsylvania avenue. and from april 21 to the 24th, streets near the parkway will shut down. eakin's oval will be off limit, as well as mlk drive. >> you can head to cbsphilly.com for all of the latest news on the draft. in addition to updates on road closures, also find some information on who the eagles may pick up, and profiles on the draft picks from our region. >> very interesting. and in other news this noon, chopper three over the 4,000 block of woodhaven road for crash in northeast philadelphia. we do understands that three cars were involved in this crash. it happened sometime around 10:30 this morning, in one of the vehicles slammed into a brick pillar, at the save a lot grocery store. police and fire krause still investigating but no reported injuries. >> april is distract the driving awareness month. new study finds that texting or even talking on the phone and driving more than triples the risk every being in a crash. the company cambridge mobile collected smart phone data from hundreds every thousands of drivers, they found phone

distraction occurred in 52% of all trips that ended in a crash. the drivers used the phone for average of more than two minute before the crash. >> every age group is increasingly testing, we even see measurable percentage of drivers over 70, we have to make it okay, not to be connected 24 hours a day, seven days a week. >> and the research shows that putting down the phone when your behind the wheel can save lives. pepsi commercial starring model kendel jenner has ignited social media fire storm this noon for it depiction. >> critics calling the ad tone deaf. hena daniels more on the advertisement and the backlas backlash. >> the new ad shows super model, and little sister of kim kardashian, west, kendel jenner, in the middle of a fashion shoot when throngs every protesters pass her by caring peace signs. the fashion model whips off her wig, wipes off her lipstick and gaps a pepsi,

before fist bump her way through the crowd, then handing the pep toy a police officer. seemingly solving the problems of the protesters. >> many quickly took to social media to blast the live for now ad, making comparison to this widely circulated photo of black lives matter demonstrator, iesha evans last year, evans was arrested at protest over the death of alton sterling, by a baton rouge police officer. while kardashian-jenner may tree arc, chris jenner took twitter boasting so proud of you kendel jenner, others weren't so impressed. music video and film director, joseph can, tweeted i've been studying commercials for 30 years, kendel's pepsi ad is ledge it the worse one i've ever seen. other tweets red: pepsi just made the commercial of the year for coke. i can't believe kendel jenner stopped police brutality with a pepsi. we have a zero achieved worlds peace. in a statement, to cbs news, pepsi says, this is the global ad that reflect people

from different walks of life coming together in a spirit of harmony. and we think that is an important message to convey. hena daniels, for cbs-3, "eyewitness news." well, we want to know what you think of this advertisement, do you think it is a prepare pro at or a good message, or do you not care? connect with us on our twitter and facebook pages, and you can see the result of the pole coming up later today on "eyewitness news" at 5:00. it is probably something you shouldn't try at home. >> still ahead, hundreds of bees drop onto homeowners head as she's trying to remove their hive from a tree. we'll see you, hear how she feared, fared, after the scary incident. we'll tell you about her story coming up next. >> also, a huge tornado caught on tape. where this twister touched down and the damage it caused. lauren? >> dealing with a awesome day today with sunshine, mild temperatures, but tomorrow will be far less awesome. the potential for heavy rain, strong severe thunderstorms both in the morning and the

afternoon. all of the details on what to expect in your full forecast coming up.

>> breaking news to tell but president trump removed chief strategist banion, the reversal from the earlier decision, new memo about the make up of the council was published today, and did not

include bannon. so far no indication on what prompted the removing. critics expressed concern in ban on hadnon's role. well, homeowners assess the damage after several tornados touchdown in missouri. huge funnel cloud ripped through newton county last night. this is about 150 miles south of kansas city. two tornados hit the area within 15 minutes. homes, college, elementary school and fire station were damaged. and there were reports of some minor injuries. >> major snowfall in canada. nearly fell on monday setting new record but forecast ers say new warm up is on the way, the snow will melt, and some officials are worried about flooding. >> surprisingly, homeowner is not hurt after swarm of bees fall right on her head. thousands of bees apparently dropped on top of april's head, this is in her front yards, with a bee keeper trying to take down a beehive

when the bees came out. she wasn't any protection, yet she wasn't stunning. >> i don't know if it is the vibe or not. mrs. robinson's neighborhood. >> there go. >> thanks to bees. >> i did get at least three things this morning, so that's the way it goes. usually the bees, swarming like this, looking for new home. so they're in the necessarily aggressive, like if you go into their hive. >> if you say so. the bees are getting a new home, and the bee coopers backyard. oh, boy. >> she was luck. >> i spring is in the air always great time to plan a wedding. >> still ahead on "eyewitness news" at noon, latest trends for the bride's big day from the experts of philadelphia style magazine. lauren? >> all right, it is wednesday, we're almost to that weekend, and we are preparing for rain and thunderstorms for tomorrow. some light showers on friday. but for the upcoming weekend, we're drying things out. a chilly start on saturday morning, with temperatures down into the 30's, a little bit after breeze, but sunshine breaks out, and sunday is shaping up beautifully. bright sunshine. and mild temperatures, with highs in the 60s, but of course i focus on the storms

for tomorrow, and the scoop on that coming up next.

>> slides show from the international space station, one of the crew members captured the glowing aurora last week, aurora's caused when electrically charged particles released from the sun enter the earth's atmosphere, and collide with gases like oxygen and nitrogen. the result a light show around the magnetic polls of the northern and southern hemispheres. >> doesn't even look real. >> high science teachers hear

me, they would think i knew what i was talking about. >> you sound so impressive. >> very cool. beautiful shot there. well, beautiful. what a day today. finally, some nice spring-like weather, after kind of crumby march. finally some nice conditions, beautiful blue skies, getting a live look at center city philadelphia, ah, just take in, take in the beauty. 62 degrees right now. north winds, only around 8 miles per hour, so just a light breeze, temperatures feeling good. up and down i-95, 60 in trenton, 63 in wilmington, and temperatures have recovered along the coast where we were chilly this morning. down into the 40's, because that far easterly wind, that pick up, penetrated along the coast into portions every south jersey, pushed that fog in, pushed earlier air in, now northwest winds, so temperatures have boosted back up and you're feeling good. as we head into the evening hours, mild one, 62 degrees, win out of the southeast at around five to ten, see increasing clouds, and then overnight tonight, showers developing late, breezy conditions pick up, low

temperatures down at 49 degrees. but all is quiet for right now on storm scan3, of course we have a lot of sunshine across the delaware vale. but here is our next storm system. kind of two pieces of energy right now there is will likely give us our first round of shower, thunderstorm activity. second rounds of shower and thunderstorm activity, so real think will be all day event, kind of off and on, rounds every rain, through the morning, and then again in the afternoon. we could see some embedded strong thunderstorms, possibly isolated, severe, heavy rain, strong gusty winds, likely both commutes to be impacted, flood watch in effect for thursday into early friday for much of the area. does include center city philadelphia. up into the lehigh valley and berks county, also, do have that severe weather threat, marginal risk issued by the storm prediction center for philadelphia, portions of south jersey, a slight risk for far south jersey and portions of delaware. as we head throughout the day tomorrow, so our threat for downpours is going to be hot. our potential for strong gusty winds also hi, frequent lightening, it is there, mod

rail haim risk, could see spin of tornado specially in the slight risk area to the south across portions every delaware, so really stay weather aware tomorrow. future weather, we fast forward into the evening hours. see some of the fog returns along the coast, and overnight tonight, those showers ea thunderstorm as early as late tonight. and then check this out. this is your morning commute. yes, not pockets of heavy rainfall, embedded thunderstorms as we head into the lunch hour still dealing with areas of rainfall, that potential for thunderstorm activity, and then head into the afternoon watch the skies, for storms rolling through, the potential for heavy rainfall, gusty winds, befor into late tomorrow evening. but, we will clear all of the storm activity out for,ome openy versus the nationals, high at 52 degrees, so probably need the jacket if you're headed out to the bank, stray s bad. light in intensity if we do see any shower activity, but intensity so be surel not b

to keep aware of the changing weather situation throughout the day tomorrow. and then, as we head into the upcoming weekend, beautiful conditions taking over.hilly specially saturday morning, with bit of breeze, and 39 degrees. but by sunday, beautiful sunshine, 65 degrees. and then up into the middle 70's, rahel, by next tuesday. spring is here and that means wedding season is about k gr. joining me now to talk about spring bridal trends is philadelphia style kristin, always good to have you. >> hi, nice to seeoo. >> so talking about some of the newest trends, what do we have here? what are you looking in the.oute biggest decision, arguablye,o i, you know, the blush tones are verlay, so we see a lot of the trends happening mainhion sort of the kim cards ash yan fe

in, the nude overlay, the detailing, the dramatic t. of captures all of the trends that are happening bridal into one amazing look. >> and the pearls are beautiful. >> beautiful. >> gorgeous we got couple of other things with pearls here? >> we do. so shoes, first, you know, i mean shoes, the next most important decision. >> right. >> we see kind of the texture, maybe not almost the look of the pearl but with more bling to it. >> so these aren't your grandmothers pearl. this is hip ander? >> right. con tell pear spin on the pearls, so the whole bridal division of anthropology, urban outfitters did whole collection with pearls, so if you don't with a to dot traditional necklace, want something more con temporary, hair accessary, beautiful clutch. >> nice. also, metallic accent. these are prep. >> i yes. i mean we have to talk about the bling. and you know, depending what kind of bride you are, you can go with kind of the

traditional diamonds, diamonds are always perfect for the day that you get married. so these are from bernie robbins, steven webster collection, you'll see different metallic, also the detail almost this floral feather look, feminine look for brides. >> cool and very beautiful. also, table accents? >> yes. sort of, you know, how you want to communicate the look and feel of your wedding. so metallic, i think, more like nighttime sheik classic modern medal, mix metals here, modern trend here. also, you know, flowers. >> cascading floral? cascading florals, not tightly wounds. >> right. for bouquet specially. >> getting away from tightly bound, more free flowing, kind of spilling over, and they look romantic and dramatic for brides that are coming down the aisle. >> gorgeous.

very like old school, but like young, fresh, hip, sheik. >> right. i think there are different elements depending what kind of bride you are to incorporate in to have the classic and the modern. >> kristin, always good to see you. >> thank you. >> you can see all of these spring bridal trends in the new issue of philadelphia style. we'll be right back.

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