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live from the cbs broadcast center in philadelphia this is cbs3 "eyewitness news". right now at noon, nerves on edge. north korea takes a crucial step forward building a nuclear weapon one that's potentially capable of reaching america. good afternoon i'm rahel solomon. >> i'm jan carabeo. jim donovan is off this noon. dip employee platt tick language taking a back seat as the u.s. and north korea threaten each other with fiery rhetoric. >> more details on exactly where things stand from the white house. >> north korea best not make any more threats to the united
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states. they will will be met with fire and fury like the world has never seen. >> reporter: president trump issued a strong warning to north korea tuesday and within hours the communist nation responded with the new threat. pyongyang issued a statement saying it is examining plans to make fire around areas around guam. they have two military bases housing more than 6,000 american soldiers and airmen. u.s. analysts say north korea has made nuclear war head small enough to fit on top of a ballistic missile. >> the goal of the american president to stop north korea from having an icbm that can hit america win nuclear weapon on top. he would go to war to prevent that. >> reporter: on twitter this morning president trump said his first order as president was to renovate and modernize america's nuclear arsenal and that it is now far stronger and more powerful than ever before. he went ton say he hopes to never use that power. >> some trump administration
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critics say the president needs to tone down the rhetoric but the president secretary of state is defending the tough talk. what the president was doing is sending strong message to north korea in language that ki kim jong-un would understand. >> he says he's not worried about the north korean threat and americans shouldn't lose any sleep either. cbs3 "eyewitness news". also there's word this noon that federal agents searched home owned by president trump and's former cam pan chairman paul manafort. the search took place on july 26 at his home in lex virginia. he has been the subject of a federal investigation and to his dealings with ukraine, rug russia's meddling in the 2016 election. in other news noon french officials say they're searching a building in a paris suburb that may be linked to the suspect in a attack on group of
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soldiers. police say a man driving a bmw intentionally plowed into the group as they were changing shifts, six were hur, three them seriously. special forces arrested suspect hours later after a shoot out on highway in northern france. counter terrorism authorities are now investigating. back here at home people on both sides of the beach battle over margate's dune project are arguing their case in federal court today. cleve bryan has been following the situation from the very beginning. cleve, good afternoon. he joins us live from camden and cleve, what do we expect to learn today? >> reporter: good afternoon. last week we know that a state superior court judge ordered a halt to the dune project in margate. but now the army corps of engineers which oversees the project has brought it to federal court asking that a federal judge allow them to restart the project because they say it's costing them $120,000 a day to delay. now we also last week there was large ponds on the beach in margate due to a heavy rainfall.
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more than 3-inches caused up to 3 feet of ponding on the beach in margate. now, there was intended by the army corps to have some ponding on the beach as a means of draining the streets but they did not intend for it to become so deep and such a severe situation. and because of that situation, with all the deep ponding, that compelled the superior court judge in new jersey to halt the project until the army corps, the new jersey department of environmental protection and the city could come up way plan to address the drainage issues. that is still on-going. now in court today, they're hearing from the project manager with the army corps. we also heard system from a local assemblyman chris brown working with the dep on this project. he says governor christie's bullied this project and he called eight failure. >> thus far the way the army corps of engineers combined with the new jersey department of environmental protection have handled this is the antithesis of good government. instead of protecting the environment and protecting our
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citizens of this project, this project winds up harming our environment and the very citizens that it's supposed to protect. >> reporter: 60 people up in that courtroom right now many of them people that live in marga margate. some of them two lifeguards we saw people that apparently got sick because of the bacteria in those ponds. also people from the business community that are very upset about what this has done to margate during the height of tourist season and we could finally hear from the judge later today whether or not she'll allow the project to restart which is what the army corporation want and the people from margate are fighting. live in camden, cleve bryan, cbs3 "eyewitness news". >> cleve, keep us up to date. thank you. water main break in south philadelphia is making for some tricky travel today. the break had the three outer southbound lanes of southbound broad street closed between the 32 and 3300 blocks. one lane has now reopened. the 12-inch water main ruptured near broad and geary streets
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yesterday leaving a gaping hole in the ground. today crews are working to inspect and assess the necessary repairs. philadelphia police are investigating the shooting death of a 22-year-old man late last night in strawberry morning. police say the man was shot three times in the stomach near york and garnet streets around 11:30. the victim was driven in private vehicle to temple university hospital where he underwent surgery and later died. >> we believe the victim was standing on the curb when the shooter fired three shots striking the victim all three times. from witnesses the victim then ran south on garnet street. >> police right now say they are reviewing surveillance cameras from the area also looking for a suspect wearing a white t-shirt and camouflage shorts or pants of course if you have any information philadelphia police want to hear from you. tiger woods has pleaded not guilty to a charge of driving under the influence in florida. the golfer's lawyer says woods will enter a court ordered diversion program this fall which will allow the dui charge
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to be dropped in exchange for pleading guilty to reckless driving. woods was arrested back in may when police found him asleep in his car. the 41-year-old told police he had taken a mixture of prescription drugs for his injured back. authorities did not find any alcohol in his system. fans and photographers hop hoping to catch of glimpse star pop taylor swift back outside a colorado courthouse this morni morning. radio host david mueller on trial in denver for allegedly sexually assaulting the singer back in 2013. mueller took the stand yesterday claim egg may have touched the entertainer's rib catch with a closed hand while jumping into a photo with swift. mueller sued swift after her team told his bosses about the incident and he was fired. he claims the allegations cost him his job and reputation. she's counter suiting mueller claiming sexual as saw. swift is expected to testify. >> it is a practically perfect summer day. >> katie, now we're hoping it sticks around. >> well, here's the thing. [ laughter ] >> of course, you know that senate going to stick around
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forever, but at the moment, it's not only dry and gorgeous outside and i do think we'll get get little bit more of that before it turns south. we'll have all the details for you on the timing of the next round of wet weather coming up. guys? and new study on dogs and their puppies may change the way you parent your own children. your doting mom or dad, you'll want to stay tuned. we'll be right back. ♪
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welcome back. new study shows that tough love parenting might be the best way to train guide dogs. at the seeing eye in moorestown new jersey these puppies here are learning skills like how to adapt to new surroundings and also remain calm under stress. according to new research seeing eye dogs in training are more likely to succeed without helicopter parent. >> one of the the findings was that pups who were perhaps overly mothered, their moms were overly attentive to them spending a lot of time with them lickinlicking them copiously tht those pups were not as likely to be selected as guides. >> hmm. very interesting. around 70% of the dogs who enter training programs like this one are successful. we are counting down now to the solar eclipse. >> humans we need protective eye wear but some folks are wondering how they should protect their pets. the rare total solar eclipse is causing some concern among pet owners. so should dog dog owners who what between watch the eclipse
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with their canine companion get their protective eye wear too. dog owners weighe weighed in one dilemma. >> just enjoy it with me. probably blindfold them. >> they don't have eye protection they probable woman suffer some of the same eye damage as human would. >> despite the concern that their four legged friends may suffer possible eye damage, doctors say there are no real specific precautions that pet owners need to take to protect their pets from the eclipse. and we are gearing up for and countering down to the historic event in the coming days prepare you for this rare and exciting experience. >> every day and every newscast "eyewitness news" will have you covered with all the eclipse information you need topping. so stay with cbs3 and cbsphilly.com. it's eclipse fest. that starts monday august 14th only on cbs3. you still have chance to be multi millionaire actually you still have two chances. >> i like the sound of that. that's coming up next. meisha. >> well we really love something you guys we usually want to preserve it and take care of it. well in today's love it a man found the heart of his beloved
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country and now he's doing all he can to help it flourish. that story is coming up katie. >> meishas getting ever close to the upcoming weekend and still appears to me as though it will be unsettled. saturday does look like it's the wetter of the two weekend days but i don't think we're talking washout status primarily a scattered showers and storms on saturday. and still just a chance for shower or storm especially southeast half of the area on sunday. meanwhile daytime highs remain consistent in the mid 80s. i'll have the rest of that forecast coming up. ♪ cancer treatment centers of america in philadelphia to have her breast cancer treated, she's coming for the expertise that we have, for the multimodal therapy
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>> that means the jock pot keeps on growing. $382 million jackpot will roll over to an even larger amount you may have won a small smaller prize. check your tickets the numbers are... the next drawing is friday night. >> jan lottery fever twice as high because mega millions and powerball jackpot are both above $300 million at the same time for the first time ever. jackpot is 307 million for tonight's powerball drawing. here are the most recent powerball numbers. >> okay. how you going to top that. >> it's nice outside but, at least we all win in the weather jackpot. >> ding, ding, ding. >> hey, something. >> exactly. >> stop giving us that look. >> we go out and get our tickets. we start our office pool. we'll be just fine. >> nice weather. >> we'll all be here tomorrow because none of suss will have won. >> it's insurance. we have to get in on it. >> absolutely. if you don't play, you can't win, right.
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>> um-hmm. this is what they say. guys, it's obviously such a beautiful day and it feel so comfortable outside. and it really got off to such a beautiful start. obviously too but take look at this. this is video shot by our very own jim spearing one of our ace photographers here at cbs3. this is birmingham road in pemberton township, burlington county. where there's fog across the ground and the rising sun on one side of the road right across the street this awesome view of the moon. just really cool way to start the day and i too thought that was so interesting. we actually had a full moon jusd right now it's technically a 97-point 2% illuminated to be exact. but, yeah, not tha o wr anythin. you see that. even despite bright sunshine,iew of the moon just really really cool stuff. so interest can project that. meanwhile right now it's absolutely beautiful outside if we hav step outside trust me make an excuse to do so even if it's
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just to walk around the block o nice clear sky. high pressure to thank for it and it will keep control of our. now, eventually we are going to see another system get in here c very spotty thunder shower come friday specifically. but for now, w. let's enjoy it while we have it. in the meantime that dew point, of course, measures that atmosphere and the lower it gets the drier the air mass. so it is a reallay with light wind and really low humidity it feels comfortable for august 9th standards not bad. not bad at all. bow early for the kind of conditions we're going to find throughout this afternoon andmo. our current temperatures are already into the 80s only going to tack few more degrees o hnh. our wind flow happen hazard at the moment predominantnortherlyt of the day but that said it's againthmoment. now, worth mention is the tropics. noaa its hurricane season outlook. i'll step out of the way so you
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can see the entiretyerf we have since upped it from 45% chance of a buff a 60%. what does that mean? in short noaa is thinking that we'llo 19. five to nine become hriomhe lasr hurricane. cat three or greater. at the moment there's activity tont. we've got this guy it's not the main system just yet talk about franklin which is over the gulf have about four in ten chance to develop into somethingam name would be gert we'll see whether that happens. this could take the northwesterly track have impact on the southeast coastline in wo stick with us and we'll certainly update you. here's tropical storm fra towars mexico. so expected to make the second fa 48
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hours. and it may even make landfall as a caon over that open ocean water it's got a chance to strengthe does so. talk about a perfect beach day though back gorgeous afternoon unfold no and the entire beach at rehoboth speckled with different umbrellas and lots of people waarw that weather holds just beautifully for us but then by friday i don't the thunderstorm icon. spotty thunder shower nothing more. if you have outdoor plans keepu. a couple more clouds. and this weekend does again look a bit more unsetnedther round of soaking rain by monday. so that will be something to watch. >>ou got it. our next story we're talking about bringing books to children in east africaeishhere with ones mission in today's love it. meisha. >> you guys an oakland man i o o build much more than just brick over the past two decades.
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what is he bringing? food for the soul and goobooks. take a look. >> among the things muhammed his native country of ethiopia and he's found a way tohe has spents buile graduated from college in 1994. and couldarextbks. >> almighty hers were, they say wow, canll this. i said please, i don't use it. i for my people back home who are desperately looking for books. by in ethiopia he began collecting anfo university to actually send them there. since then, his foundation has donated books in to high schools and colleges across the country. his libraries may not much but to those who use them a door to whole new life.
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anyone equally. one is death. evnumber two everybody got 24 hours in day. . >> he is spot on all the way from californi dean has built 22 libraries and his native country and no plans of qu he is created a legacy in his efforts not from the wallet but. what a guy. >> i think that's great.lly ethn i will say the lack of books is mo >> sure. >> that's a great thing. >> national read a book day. >> speaking of, yes. >> he's dedicated his whole life to do that. which i think he is -- >> way to go. . alma dean. way to go. 's rlly what it's allth and about. as always if you come across anl stories please send them my way. >> all right. >> up next, what happens when will smith hops in the car wit.
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♪ >> oh. >> that's right. >> okay. >> getting jiggy with it. >> getting jiggy with it. ♪ >> what? >> getting jiggy with it. >> ♪ >> yes. he did the dance rahel. nothing like impromptu marching band. you can catch the late late show week nights aft the late show with steven colbert right here on cbs3. love it. >> that's it for "eyewitness news" at noon i'm jan carabeo. >> i'm rahel solomon. for meisha, katie and all of us here thanks for watching. >> "eyewitness news" continues at 5:00. >> and we're always online at cbsphilly.com. >> the young and the restless is next. >> how does that dance go again. >> do it one more time. ♪
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