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america on alert -- extra security at the airports as millions travel to the thanks giving destinations. the president is saying while it's important to be vigilant there are no specific terror threats. >> here's a great look at the bridge -- look at this -- and thanks giving -- it is pretty clear -- the drivers are moving smoothly and that is the case and many of the major roads in the area now. >> at 5:30 -- too old to drive? a crash claimed a man's life -- new questions about when it's time to take a with keys. 80s jumped a curb and slammed into people. the man who was killed was a grandfather -- christina hager is live with this. >> tina wax >> i spoke with can mcdonald's wife -- going to the store was elected. he was at the tool store when he walked out and witnesses say
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slammed into the store next to it. stunned. the last time his wife heard his voice it was to say that he was going to a tool shop -- the next she knew -- this. he was pronounced dead -- his friend also in his 70s and another man were badly hurt. hit by a woman more than 10 years his senior in the white buick that came speeding around the corner. >> it must've been going 45 or 50 -- she hit the curb and went airborne -- she never let off the gas. >> the driver from framingham, florence friedman -- her car ended up in an alley and she left in a nebulous as to of the men that she hit and a third one was airlifted. >> the witness is left shaken.
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i went into the tire store and called 911. >> mcdonald is a veteran and retired engineer from hopkinton. his son said this should be a wake-up call that they should step up requirements for elderly drivers -- it's also a wake-up call to everyone who witnessed this. >> where watching our surroundings -- trying to be aware of cars coming in and out that you take for granted. yesterday what we saw was that life can change in a second. >> massachusetts law requires every driver 75 and older to go to the registry in person for a vision test but no driving test is required for renewal. the 88-year-old driver involved -- license has been suspended indefinitely. >> in natick, christina hager -- >> thank you.
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there have been 10 burglaries since monday including 2 last night -- they stole electronics, jewelry, money, and the gun. all of the homes were robbed in the middle of the day when the families were not home. >> new details about the faulty airbags -- the wall street journal reports employees warned company officials about these issues years ago. >> documents show they believe that takata hit the test results and gave false information. the airbag -- responsible for many deaths. to contact is facing a $70 million fine. >> costco's chicken salad -- linked to an e. coli outbreak. 19 people in seven states have been sick. the strain is more dangerous than the recent outbreak at chipotle. if you bought chicken salad on or before last friday throw it away. even if no one has gotten sick.
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>> the family of frank gifford suffered from concussion related brain disease. when he passed away in august science. researchers discovered that he had cte -- a condition called head trauma. >> tonight and investigation -- the cost of fake money. as ryan discovered counterfeit cash funds crime and terrorism. >> paying with fake money -- that is what elena conigliaro is accused of -- ripping off >> we got scanned. >> jennifer remembers a well -- one of her workers accepted this bill -- a marker identified the bill as legitimate but it was a five
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dollar bill disguised to look like 100. >> it look like it. it was in it. plain and simple. >> leader that date should be the sign of -- the small business took a hit -- they are getting the money back. >> elaine, we want to ask you a couple of questions we >> they caught up with her on a side street -- how many times have you done this? >> none of your business. >> why did you think you could get away with that? >> it's a federal crime. >> yes. >> they found case after case all over the boston area. here at the plaza we found everything from an organized ring to a teenager trying to buy a pizza with a fake $20 bill. >> the people that you catch are usually the lowest level -- not the ones that when you factor or produce the product. >> in recent months the feds seized one quarter million dollars in miami that originated in peru. at jfk fake $100 bills were concealed in luggage and thousands were found hidden in
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transported from trinidad. >> the security analyst says illegal profits can fuel dangerous crime. >> any criminal activity can be funded by these organizations. it's something that raises the stakes. >> counterfeiters try to replicate it. >> the secret service is in charles of investigating this with new cases coming in every day. >> this is two days worth of counterfeit money that we got from banks and police department three >> last year they pulled about $1 million out of circulation in massachusetts. special agent lisa quinn said a lot of money is past the holidays -- check your change. >> if you are the person left holding the bill determined to be counterfeit you take the loss. you are the victim. >> do have anything to say? >> did you change the way they do business? >> yes -- detecting bad bills is a part of the job.
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enforcement -- staying ahead of knowledge -- these bills are now being produced with laser printers -- we put tips on the website showing you how to spot counterfeit money. >> if there is a story you think we should investigate let us know. send an email to us -- you can call us at 617779 call us at 617-7798 477. >> we know it's tough to find parking in boston -- even those making a movie aren't safe -- a south boston resident spotted cars used park illegally -- parked illegally and apple and street. >> they filed a complaint -- ben affleck is in town filming a crime, -- a crime drama. >> i think we should give them a break. >> i say put the boot and there. >> okay.
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you heard it here. >> [laughter] >> coming up -- the new app that could put your personal information at risk. a close call for a evolution expert with things didn't go as planned. >> than a dance to remember -- a wheelchair bound groom takes his new bride for a dance. >> on thanksgiving in need -- eve -- we're taking a look -- no 20s like last night. >> a crisp cool night welcoming the moon it shining brightly outside.
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they suggest using beard oil or hairspray and then you start putting the glitter all over -- the trend is popping up all over instagram. if it ever gets lost you can find them -- they are leading a tale of glitter. >> can you do it with back here, too? >> i'm sure you can. >> a popular muppet may have a secret identity -- we know him as scooter podesta is only name. >> -- that is not his only name. >> he is not shy -- the videos creator produced a video showing them singing and dancing.
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>> i will be singing this all night. >> tonight -- and unforgettable wedding. there was not a dry eye in the room when they took to the floor. >> palmer lost the use of his legs in an accident -- they surprised the guests with the dance and wheels. they said they wanted to do something more than just slow dance -- this was the dance -- quite a moment. >> apparently they drove 90 minutes each way to the ballroom dancing lessons so they could do that in surprise everybody. >> can you imagine? >> making a difference -- silver and gold -- a local mom helps beat a disease.
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that's banking reimagined. what's in your wallet? the newton mother is giving back to the doctors that saved her life that she has a lot to be thankful for. her boy is thriving -- she launched a jewelry line and she is canterbury. >> she is using her new business to try and help beat the disease that nearly took her life. >> can you give a kiss? >> sally is a mom and a mission. she knows the demands of having a two-year-old and balancing out with her new business -- >> this is one of the small
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>> and inspirational jewelry line -- sally jane -- all about being positive. >> be courageous and bold. >> we loved the idea of using this as the symbol -- living in the present as you go about life. she never realized how much of she would need that message.>> i couldn't comprehend how this time in our life turned into a nightmare -- while seven-month pregnant she was diagnosed with stage iv colon cancer. she was given two years. >> we never it would be cancer. i don't have a family history. i was only 31. she delivered a healthy baby boy and one week later began chemotherapy and surgery at mass general. her husband was her strongest supporter. >> we kept the perspective about what was important -- as normal a family life as
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possible -- after surviving sally can say she is cancer free. >> we are very fortunate and very happy. >> focuses on family -- a new beginning with her business -- with every purchase a portion will be donated to cancer research at mass general. >> why did you feel it was important to give back to the hospital and to the doctors who took care of you? one in three women in one in three men will be diagnosed with cancer -- if there's a way to help that no one has to her of that. >> for sally, she's happy to bee. >> kathryn hauser wbznews think it's interesting that people at that moment -- just thinking in word and you wouldn't blame them. the are still thinking about others. >> yes, and the difference you
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efforts to fight cancer are making a difference -- a great story. >> pick up a >> let's talk to eric about the weather -- and is good as yesterday but not bad. >>.yesterday was better.>> both days 440. >> but you didn't have a fun picture like this -- eric is what to show us something cool. >> a be your expectations get better -- i was inside baking. i don't like to bake. >> you don't like grilled cheese or baking? >> this has become a payment. >> this is a galaxy him og -- >> they are on a crash course -- in about one they are on a crash course -- in about 1 billion years they will crash into each other. a feel-good image out there -- on thanksgiving eve eve -- how about one closer to home -- jeff sent in this picture --
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shot. it is a full moon -- the full beaver or the full frost -- 420 rising humidity will keep us from seeing -- seeing as cold of a night -- teens and 20s -- tonight 20s and 30s. down to 30 right now -- 34 and norwood and data 37 -- chilly no doubt but a good night to be cooking -- the smell filling up the home and getting the turkey started and get some of the sides going -- high pressure in control -- a big area -- said near record levels for november -- if you notice on your home barometer -- is that right next high pressure for november. the low temperatures -- 25 to 3334 downtown. a chilly start to the day tomorrow but a reminder -- this time last year we had snow -- over one half over 1/2 foot -- we had cold days and measurable snow has not been measured so
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far this season. >> it will change -- this november a total flip-flop from last november. >> increasing moisture and more clouds developing into tonight and tomorrow. i think that this model shows that more to the ease -- these clouds well developed for the west -- into kinetic it is that area to watch -- lower clouds are forming. a fairly bright day for most locations. the same id on friday -- there was still be some most are -- moisture. both days will be warmer -- a trade-off but cloud cover and warmer. >> partly sunny tomorrow -- mid- 30s to low 40s -- were the afternoon the temperatures will rise into the 50s. about 55 on average. no problems for think getting -- pretty nice for a walk after
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dinner -- high of 58 in providence bedford 54 and rockport 53. >> warmer into the day friday -- we are watching a front and ahead of it we get the warmest temperatures -- we will top 60 on friday. we will see the front move through and late into friday night into saturday morning -- if you have shopping going on here is a great forecast -- for camping we will be in the 40s. >> this weekend partly sunny both days with lingering showers saturday but otherwise dry with highs in the 40s. late tuesday rain showers -- no snow was in the forecast at all. >> thank you, eric. >> the demolition in alabama did not go as planned -- the first attempt damaged the stack but not taken down. one of the experts decided the best way to finish the job was to bring in an excavator and
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>> -- that's when things that scary. >> it wasn't supposed to happen like that -- the excavator is next to to the smoke stack when it collapsed. the operator got out of the way just in time. he was shaken but otherwise not hurt. >> a warning tonight about a facebook app gone viral -- you probably seen it -- it creates a collage of words you use the most often -- for a can do this you have to agree to the terms sharing your personal information. everything from your name and birthday to photos and timeline posts as well. you may want to think twice about doing this. >> coming up next to -- a show stopping play -- we will show you what brought the game to a standstill. >> terrifying driver's ed lesson -- her student -- what one man said he would do if he
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game -- midcourt -- stolen -->> he blocked and opponents shot and ran to the other end and try to dump -- he missed the backboard. they 1104-76. >> much more to come -- news at 6 starts now. >> now at 6 -- taking no chances -- the extra security happened in paris. a terrifying lesson -- >> he was very clear -- if a student hit his car he would shoot us. >> a drivers education teacher and students and by mm of the gun. >> a beautiful start to the weekend warming trend -- look at black friday and beyond. >> a rescue mission -- sea turtles are washing up -- what is happening with the weather
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>> extraordinary measures -- shoppers and travelers are seeing high security as we head into the holiday weekend. america and alert following the terror attacks in paris. the fbi sent a bulletin to police department across the country warning them about possible copycat attacks. the president said there is no >> i want the american people to know that we are taking homeland safe. >> live in wrentham -- shoppers will see heavy security. >> bill? >> this is the world we live in -- the people we talked to today understood that. everyone was shopping -- a very busy day here.
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