every day somewhere in this great country of ours, someone is told thank you. from a grateful nation.

many say they simply don't get enough support when they return. only 38% say they get adequate support from the government. only 22% say the government treats them well.

new event to help veterans. -- veterans. who know what it means to sacrifies. >> there were six of us. only two of us came back. >> i am going to introduce you to a world war ii veteran and his nephew who served in the viet nam war. both hoping the run will help them get the care they need. >> there is a warning tonight from boston police about a string of dangerous cat fishing. robbed at gunpoint police hearsaying it has happened a half dozen times in a little more and month. >> it is the's latest most high

tech way to set up a blind date. free phone app and are you up and running. here in rocks burr those kind of dates ended up being armed robbery six times in only five weeks. >> this usually involves the same actors. come on a method of a way to make easy money. >> reporter: former boston police commissioner and ed davis says it is not a new concept. he says he has used dating apps a few times. >> caution and common sense with most things and keep that in mind when are you doing that. >> reporter: you think it is okay to use it? >> yeah as long as are you aware. >> reporter: here is what boston police say users should look for.

cat fishers use very attractive profile pictures. be aware of people that won't chat or use escape -- is there any scenario. >> i would never meet anyone i was not absolutely certain of who they were in a remote area or in a secluded area. >> reporter: and davis says this pattern, indicates they are probably not only linked but will likely continue until people catch. on all the more important to get this warning out. at boston police headquarters. this was terrifying for mvta bus passengers. a man on board waving a hatchet. threatened passengers with that hatchet. he did not hurt anyone.

there is no question this man is going to be facing charges. dramatic moments as a family in new jersey has to run to safety. house next door had just exploded. at least one person was killed in the blast this morning. 16 people had to be pulled out of the wreckage. all happened in the city of elizabeth. that blast was caused by gas. long term personality is claiming discrimination. >> i can move the seat. >> for bob lovell golf means everything. he can only do it with this specialized cart. >> it is about the cart. cart management and not getting what people like myself need to play. >> reporter: he uses solo golf carts in all of the region you but not this one.

they say it hurts the greens. >> it is lighter than mowers. i was using this cart for six years at granite links. >> reporter: cart actually spins and lifts up and provides support while he swings. for two years woodland has refused to let him play. >> equal accommodation and equal access acts. >> reporter: club president declined to go on camera issued a statement saying the golf cart causes significant impressions and tares on the greens. it represents unreasonable burden to hundreds of members. the problem is much deeper. >> this one came from i was convince add lack of understanding. then, the willingness to not understand.

>> for bob, this is not about the golf green ors the fairways or the bunkers. he can play dozens of other courses. for him this is all about access for anyone with a disability. in newton i am bill shields. this weekend patriots taking on the new york giants. is tom brady out for revenge. >> he is down-playing everything. everybody knows the giants are the one thorn in the patriots' side. the two teams have met nine times in the and the patriots are five and four against them. team practiced inside today.

brady was asked if the site of the giants sickened him because of his past. >> they are a good team. pretty tough. we are expecting their best. they got some really good players. obviously well coached. so, they are a tough team. always played them -- i mean, we have always had very close games against them, even when we won. we have not won as many as i would have like todd have won. >> that is for sure. as for sunday, we get started secure winning record for the 15th straight season. that's sports for now. >> i like the sound of that. >> no way we can believe that.

they have to have something for the giants. they have knocked them down so hard twice. >> they are saving it up. bubbly water or soda. >> one has sugar. not the only thing to consider. good news if you skipped your flue shot last year, why it could make this year's shot more effective. plus five little bears in need of tlc. adorable name given to family

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building a movement with you to give us a future to believe in. sanders: i'm bernie sanders, and i approve this message. the bear necessities and then some for these bear cubs. orphaned when their mother was cubs were plucked from the wild. >> now they have a caring temporary home at a bear rehabilitation center in new hampshire. >> reporter: as the newest 10 ants huddled this afternoon he let you know where his allegiance lies. >> i am always on the bears' side. >> indeed these four cubs and mom spent last spring and summer visiting the

they were dubbed the jackson five and some residents unfortunately fed them. >> they are only in people's backyards because there is food there. >> reporter: some considered a home visit a nuisance. >> it is unfortunate situation. i wish we could educate people easier. >> reporter: so state wildlife officials did what they have done 130 times over the last can quarter century. month. caring for these guys over the next several months won't be inexpensive. 1500 bucks appease. >> a go fund me page has been set up. to coincide with the time mama bears naturallyly send their cubs packing.

>> they will be released in a remote area. >> reporter: that should minute mice the chance of these cubs ending up in backyards again. >> you know i hope ultimately a change takes place. >> reporter: for now, though it is almost time for a winter nap in new hampshire. >> he is offering them a great space. ben watches over those bears on a 100-acre rehab reserve. >> there are go fund me contributors already donating. >> i would have happy to hold his microphone for that story. >> it felt like it was a transitional day from all the beautiful whether from this to whatever comes next. good news amount very active days. maybe thursday next week the

a sign of things to come. of rain. the metro west area moving toward boston a little bit of a rain hold where some towns rain. elizabeth islands gusting close to 50. still strong winds in southeastern massachusetts. it is over all just kind of ugly kind of uncomfortable night out there. temperatures in the 40s to around 50 degrees. won't move that much overnight. rain tapering off. look at satellite. big storm curling off to our south and east. if this was january it would be a different story than today. next storm system, right now curled up in the middle of the country.

tornadoeses on one side and blizzard on the other. for tonight mainly cloudy skies. when we get a little bit of clearing that is where fog fills in. a lot of clouds around for tomorrow. i think a few peaks of morning sunshine. otherwise a mostly cloudy day in terms of shower timing, right around lunch. should start moving in from the south and west. scattered out through the afternoon and evening hours. no umbrella for tomorrow. just about every town should pick up a little more in the rain drop department. high temperatures tomorrow low 50s to middle 50s. pretty much on target. another system behind that. we head into friday. that storm i showed you in the middle of the country is now curled up to our north. another disturbance on friday evening. that should bring us more rain. maybe for higher elevations snowshowers on friday night and early into saturday morning.

this weekend is where things start to calm down. friday winds gusting over 30 miles an hour. still a gusty wind on saturday as that colder air comes in but still mainly dry. high pressure will come in and kick off a great stretch. upper 50s on friday, lot of wind there and on saturday. a little more comfort and and brighter on sunday. next week, is looking beautiful. at least pour the first half. >> awesome thanks eric. in health news if you get the flu shot each and every year, some information i thought we were supposed to get it every year. >> you still are supposed to get it every year. flu shot is a very safe vaccine. however, experts are troubled

by a couple of recent studies i have suggested flu vaccine in people who have not received the year before in some cases during the previous five years. for now, it is much better to be vaccinated than not. hopefully future studies overseas will shed light. does getting a shot then mean it sort of deactivates the shot you have next year. we have to figure that out. >> advice is still get it. >> still get it. >> it is so hot right now, drinking carbonated water. i do. a lot of people think it is healthier than so today or be. >> taste is different. little bit sparklely. >> i have a family of diabetics

who still drink them. >> but not all fizz i water the same. she says it is important to read the labels. >> best bet is to choose something without any type of sweeterrer. >> some have added sugar. >> while they still don't have calories or sugar they may be affecting our taste buds or our hunger later in the day. >> then there are drinks like bubbly water. they do pose a slight risk to people with irritable bowel syndrome. over awful hyde says both are healthier choices than sugar so todays. >> finding these alternatives is great.

with your favorite fruit. some people think carbonated water prevents the body from -- affects -- interesting news. two men who know sacrifice. why it is personal and how you can join them. dramatic rescue. a dog hoisted from a deep well. and the firefighter being hailed a hero. young football player a victim of bullying, takes his own life. tonight the teammate whose have dedicated their season to him. some are putting their high school football careers on hold. >> we have to win this for him.

well the spirit of veteran's day in boston will last longer this year. two men have proudly served our country. >> they are backing a new 5k run and walk. as i found out for them, this is personal. >> i ran in a lot of races, yeah. >> reporter: he is one of the biggest donor to the upcoming da5k. >> we can't do enough. i was fortunate. i was world war. two i served all the theaters of war. i never got a scratch. you know, i mean. >> reporter: incredibly lucky.

>> i was a kid. i went in at 16 years old. i was not afraid then. now i am afraid. >> reporter: for good reason. even soldiers who don't get hurt physically can suffer. they can return home with ptsd. >> what they do for the united states, nobody knows really. >> reporter: bobby knows, his nephew viet nam veteran robert whitney served in the army. he graduated 4th in has class from mit. he returned with severe ptsd. >> which is. >> reporter: which is why he is donating thousands of dollars to the run. >> i know in my own case it was dava that helped me out. >> reporter: and helped you get the resources you needed.

>> reporter: this coming saturday, even runners who don't know bobby and whitney will know their names. dav is naming this first mile after them. >> i feel great about it. i get chills in my body when i think about it. >> reporter: two veteran whose hope the race will remind people of the sacrifies veterans make every day. >> it is a patriotic thing. >> reporter: the five k run and walk is this saturday. ends at boston common. more information or to register go to our web site. >> wow. you told me the man you interviewed was 90. >> reporter: he is turning 90 at the end of march. still works two day as week. really appreciates everything that he has and so appreciates other veterans. one local group is making easy for you to thank the troops who are serving overseas.

>> how local kids are getting in that effort to brighten their holiday. plus firefighters say they rescued the family pet from the bottom of a well.

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