developing right now, the u.s. dropped one of the biggest weapons in its arsenal against isis in afghanistan today. military officials think it's the first time this weapon has ever been used on the battlefield. good evening, i'm keith jones. >> and i'm erin coleman. the white house called this bomb large, powerful and accurate to take out tunnels and caves used by isis. let's get right to jacqueline london live in the breaking news center. what do we know about this. >> the president spoke this afternoon and would not say whether he organized the attack. out of site ask allied forces near the border. while we don't know why this bomb was used this this instance.

>> they used a 43 weapon in afghanistan. the 43 is a large powerful and accurately delivered weapon. >> they referred everyone to the department of defense. he was proud of the military and did a good job. we are talking to a mill expert about what this attack means in the war on isis and u.s. relations in other parts of the world. >> an nbc 10 exclusive. after a son was shot in the head anded of his brabd new booik.

a south jersey teen's father is fuming and anxious for justice. >> it's crazy this think something would happen. >> live in the county. this happened just last night. >> it was 9:15 when they were playing basketball. their bicycles were right beside the court when an older boy jumped on one of the bikes and started to ride away. . . the kids gave chase and that's when the pellets started to fly. >> i just got shot in the head. and my wife went into a panic. >> the family rushed to find their a 15-year-old son bleeding from a pellet gun wound to the

head. >> one guy rode off on the bike. one was shooting from a car. they don't know whether it's a solid incident twogt. look i looking for video of a juvenile on a bike and light blue infinity sedan that may be related to the crime. her son earned allowance and worked for months to pay for the big ripper bike. >> he's more devastated about the bike since he worked for it. >> police are always patrolling. they can't catch everything. >> her daughter was harassed by older girls near the park who wanted her hoverboard. she taught about autumn. the girl murdered over her bike in clayton almost five years ago. >> she was found in a trash can. it scares the hell out of me. >> it makes me feel angry because i have my grandson out

here. >> i'm more happy that he was hit in the head and. bikes are replaceable. >> police told me this afternoon in this very small town, this is a serious incident. detectives will be moving on it quickly and are getting leads. the father is offering a $200 cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. he has a message for the crooks tonight. turn yourselves in. >> the verdict is in for three charged in the death of a fellow classmate. it's been a year since the fight broke out. she was attacked by one student while another student filmed the fight. a third student watched. after the fight, francis died from a rare heart condition. the main defendant was found delinquent. that means guilty of the attack that killed amy. another student also found guilty of helping plan the

attack. >> at the end of the day, you cannot pummel someone in the the bathroom and lead to their death and no consequence for that action. >> i told her she's going to be fine. she's a good child. this was the first fight she's ever gotten into in her life. >> sthnsing is set for may. take a look at this. this is the aftermath of a car crash overnight. police say a car slammed into that house after it collided with another car. video shows the moment of impact. see the car as it hit the corner of the house. one was sitting on the other side of the wall. >> despite the cooler temperatures, a light jacket was all these kids needed today happy there on his tricycle.

these kids were enjoying their toys. not a lot of issues for people getting an early jump on travel plans. showers could pop up tonight. and we could also get some showers on easter. let's bring in tammie souza. break down the holiday weekend. >> i'm going to start with the clouds on the satellite and radar. they usually come in from the north or the west. we're going to go to the north and the west. the lehigh value e lee, you can see things have clouded in. and it's still been a pleasant day in the mid-60s. 65 in philly. 65 in delaware. let's take a look at the temperatures out there. it's 59.

walnut port in the 50s. bethlehem in the 60s. jux ta pose that with the jersey shore. it's a little cooler because of the winds coming on shore. summer's point only 54 degrees. across the area, it looks like tomorrow we're going to be about average. by the time that you get into the noon hour, you're going to be look iing at temperatures th will be in the 50s and 60s. we'll. top out in allen town at 64. wilmington at 66. 66 in it atlantic city because of that on shore flow you're only going to be in the low 50s. we'll break it down with the rain chances when i come back. vladimir putin is meeting with rex tillerson produced no immediate positive shift in relations between the world powers. >> the two met for several hours yesterday. a spokesman said the tone of the meeting had been fairly constructi

constructive. both sides agreed they need to keep the lines of communication open between the u.s. and russia. yesterday president trump said u.s. and russia tie may with be. at an all-time low. today the president tweeted things will work out fine between the usa and russia. at the right time, everyone will come to their senses and there will be lasting peace. >> some who know the russian government and lived under it are worried about. they don't trust vladimir putin. others say the relationship may be at a low. they believe it can go back up. >> i made it. >> russian-americans here watching the changing relationship between the two

could be tries they know well. some optimistic. the tensions rising after the military response to a chemical weapons attack in syria. >> 12-year-old angelina translated for her mother. ens here sometimes clash. >> like what we saw near the deli counter in this supermarket. >> the different views often end up here at a russian language radio station. >> one side it's the right thing to do. the other side is worried. they wanted to have a good

relationship with russia. >> a radio host says some feel a bad relationship with russia could be dangerous. >> they don't like maybe the government in russia. but they like to have peace. >> the topic on his radio show yesterday was can we trust russia. had he tells me he noticed there's a difference in views depending on sometimes when people have left russia. with newer immigrants who may be more familiar with the current government thinking, more concerned about a dangerous escalation rather than the ones who have been here much, much longer. >> lauren mayk reporting for us. in the lehigh valley, a male teacher is off the job for an inappropriate sexual relationship with a student. the 34-year-old is an english teacher at parkland high school in allen town. he's facing sexual assault and other charges. the school released a brief statement saying johnson has been us issed. a suspected roof. top burglar is under arrest tonight.

police say the 42-year-old repelled into several businesses and stole more than $100,000 in cash, jewelry and other items. investigators say he had a juvenile accomplice. he's charged in connection with five burglaries between february and march. crimes happen at supermarkets across the country. . all but one answered through the roof or duct work. new at 5:00, the corrections officers held host alk during the prison standoff are finally ready to speak out. the move they are preparing to make very soon. plus his side of the story. how the passenger pulls off a united flight is recovering tonight and who besides the he's planning to sue. this boy saves his family when he woke up to a fire in his bed. the special ceremony that his

school is throwing for him today. but first, beauty destruction. how the community is taking inspiration from the destruction of a local cemetery. that's next at 5:00.

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country's attention. tonight we're hearing the passengers' side of the story after he was dragged tr an overbooked united airlines flight. >> his lawyer says he needs reconstructive surgery and today they laid out how they are preppr prepare iing for a lawsuit. >> reporter: his daughter and lawyers for dr. david dao says he suffered a concussion and lost two front teeth during the course of being dragged off that united airlines flight in chicago sunday. >> we were horrified and shocked and sickened. >> she and the attorneys held a news conference today to say he'd been discharge d from the hospital, will need reconstructive surgery and to talk about the lawsuit that's coming against united and the city of chicago. >> if you're going to eject a passeng passenger, under to circumstances can it be done with unreasonable force or violence. >> lock at what you're doing to

him. >> reporter: airport security dragged dao from sunday's flight. . simply for refusing to up his seat so crew members can board. >> united apologized again. announced the airline will no longer ask law enforcement officers to remove passengers from flights unless it's a matter of safety and security. the airline also says all passengers aboard flight 3411 will get a full refund of their ticket cost. >> the employees held hostage at a prison are expected to speak publicly. they plan to hold a news conference tuesday about their plans to file a federal lawsuit. inmates staged a 20-hour standoff at the correctional facility in february. a lieutenant was killed in the uprising. his widow is expected to attend

next week's news conference. bill cosby lost his bid before his case goes to trial. the 79-year-old comedian's lawyers lost their appeal on whether accuser should have been forced to testify at a preliminary hearing last year. the pennsylvania supreme court refused to hear the appeal. he's charged with drugging and molesting him in 2004. people are finding inspiration from vandalism at a jewish cemetery. vandals pushed over more than 100 gravestones in february. now they are floating the idea of installing artwork that voun vounds. we're less than three months from one of the biggest summer celebrations, and wawa announce ed it is on board for another two years of the welcome america festiviti festivities. . it's only fitting the

announcement about the birthday celebration came on wawa's birthday. today marks the convenience store chain's 53rd year in business. it began in had delaware county. . wawa's ceo says this is their home. being a part of welcome america means a lot. >> i have talked to people who have traveled from canada multiple years with their family to come to the museums, hear the concert and enjoy a great city. . we're glad to play a small part of that. >> nbc 10 is a proud sponsor. you can expect some big announcements very soon about who the performers will be at the july 4th concert. and of course, you can watch the concert and the fireworks live here on nbc 10 from 7:00 to 10:00 on july 4th. >> that's such a cool weekend to work. >> turning to our first alert weather. people are heading to the shore for the easter weekend. you're looking live at conditions. we have come to practice

counting the people out there. >> it's going to be beautiful for part of the weekend. we'll have a few clouds. the fact it's going to be so warm is going to be a real treat to us once again. ben franklin bridge. you're not noticing a lot of shado shadows. just a few on the water. we have overcast skies across much of the area. so our highs so far have gone from 69 on sunday up to 82 on tuesday. back down to 65 so far today. we may click out another degree or so. that's all still above our average of 63. even though we're back in the 60s, don't complain. 65 in philly. we're looking at 65 in wilmington. that's because of the on shore breeze. we're going to be headed down with those clouds at 8:00

tonight. we'll clear out overnight. that means we're going to be in the 60s again. the radar is sweeping the sky out here to the west of allentown. there are a few light showers. this associated with the storm system that's going to pass by. but but our atmosphere is pretty dry. whether or not we pick up a sprinkle is doubtful. this is not the system to watch. it's the one coming out of oklahoma. they are going to send us a gift for easter. that one will strengthen and head our way bringing us the chance of a shower late saturday night and again easter afternoon. so hour by hour, we're going to be going from the 60s down into the 40s. our high will be in the low and mid-60s. a mix of sun and clouds. here come the clouds on saturday. we'll make it to the 60s. could see a sprinkle come iing through the area. maybe even a heavy shower in some regions. then we clear out. sunday, your easter egg hunts are fine.

we get up to the 80s, but a pay attention to the darker shades of green. that's where the best chance of any rain is. it's not across the entire area. so you see a lot of light shades of green. very few dark shades. don't be put off by this. . keep the umbrella handy. so here's your easter sunday forecast. 4 in philly. 82 in the suburbs. we'll be looking a at 83. delaware will see 84 degrees. not bad even with a late day shower. >> now to breaking news we're following. this is in gont montgomery county. . the flames shooting out of the roof there. you can see several ladder trucks on the scene as well. we're told no one is hurt right

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found in a river near kent county has finally been caught by rescue workers. getting set to host a tournament. >> registration is open for the 2017 philadelphia international unity cup. the tournament consists of 32 teams for the region. each representing a different country. they'll compete in a world cup style soccer tournament across

the city. 150 employees. there were workshops to help with resume ri iwriting and a cr book camp. . some of the employers have participate d. why children tr our area keeps attention outside the white house today. plus the officer who survived a deadly trooper ambush is in court today facing the man accused of shooting him. we'll go live to the eric frein trial next. another show of force opinion an expert breaks down next after another military

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when i realized i needed help i didn't know where to go. but i got help and you can too. you're not alone. help is within reach. call 844 reach nj or visit reachnj.gov. the road to recovery starts now. flames continue to tear through this this home in montgomery county. firefighters from all sides are attacking it with water. as it continues to tear up the roof. we know this is clemers mil road. everyone made it out of that house safe. we're to continue to watch this scene as smoke pore pours from

this home. a pennsylvania state trooper comes face to face with the man accuse d of shooting him in a deadly ambush attack. our camera catching alex douglas walking into the trial for eric frein. he's accused of killing another trooper and hiding in the woods for 48 days. >> randy gyllenhaal was inside the court today and is joining us now live. >> reporter: much of the testimony today focused on the details connecting the dots from things like dna evidence to ballistic samples, but the most compelling moment when was an emergency room doctor took the stage and helped save the loif of that trooper alex douglas. he arrived at the course house with a noticeable limp still recovering from his injuries.

he survived the ambush thanks to emergency room doctors. his trauma surgeon took the stand today e detailing the horrific injuries to his pelvis, the bullets ripping holes in his small intestine. >> it's important the jury to hear because of the charges levelled against eric frein and the injuries to alex douglas. >> douglas is expected to testimony early next week. also at the courthouse for the first time, police brass including the commissioner both had had no comment. >> we're here to take care of some business. >> a state police ballistics expert showed the jury the weapons involved in the sniper attack including what prosecutors believe is the murder weapon. . in the meantime, frein defense team says the defendant is holding up. >> frein won't testify, but his team says they are ready to

present their side of the story. >> are you prepared to start your case? >> you always have to be prepared. >> frein's defense team will likely begin presenting their case mid-to late next week. as for tomorrow, no court. the easter hold day is presenting a break in the case. philadelphia mayor toured a southwest reck are ration center for a possible investment opportunity. nbc 10. he toured the facility with the executive director of rerebuild invest. it works to improve programming at facilities across the city. it's largely funded through the city's soda tax. happening now, mandatory information sessions are underway for pre-k voiders interested in partnering with philadelphia's pre-k program. the program expects to enroll 2,000 students.

the beverage industry is in court fighting that tax. penn stit's greek community events are being put on hold as they deal out with a recent death. all events scheduled for the next two weeks have been cancelled. leaders of the school's f fraternity system recently penned an open letter warning greek life could be eliminated permanently. the letter comes in the wake of the death of a new jersey native who was killed during pledge night in february. they apologized to the family saying they failed their son. l a pair of bills before state senators would equip police in pennsylvania with radar guns. one bill would allow any police force to use radar. the other would allow only full-time officers to use the technology. right now only pennsylvania state police are allowed to use radar. both bills advanced out of the state transportation committee yesterday.

the many number of babies born addicted to alcohol has tripled. the bill requires treatment, support for the family and follow up care. the city of philadelphia has 231 million reasons to be thankful for the dnc. they issued the report. it's nothing to write off. it's 120 million less than originally projected. the mayor's office released a statement to do economic projections aren't an exact science. today's report comes as the city preparing for its next big event. the upcoming three-night nfl draft. here's a live look at the parkway where preparations are already in full swing. our partners at the business journal the draft is going to cost the city big time to the tune of half a million dollars

in additional security, emergency services and clean up. the locate will reimburse anything over $500 million. now here's a look at some of the stories making headlines county by county across the region today. a new castle county, the will ming er is is moin for outgoing police chief bobby cummings. he's retiring after 32 years on the force. in glosser county, a fight left one student hurt and another in a local detention center. it happened tuesday. investigators say one of the boys hit another student with a hand weight during that fight. that student is charged with aggravated assault. the other student is okay. e we reached out to the school district but have not heard back. a father accused of beating his children was arraigned today

on new charges for allegedly assaulting his wife. joseph myori is charge d with aggravated assault and strangulation as well as ub lawful restraint. he's facing similar charges for beating his 13-year-old son and 11-year-old daughter several hundred times. he's due in next month. and in lehigh county, take a look at this overturned tractor-trailer. this is route 309 north near hamilton street. no word on what caused the truck to turn on to its side. we want you to lock at this guy. he's wanted for burglarizing a boutique. police say he grabbed jewelly before making his way out. if you know who this man is, call police. investigators in the general assembly are sitting on big surplus in the auto general wants to look into how that

money is being used. he says there's a more than $118 million surplus in the general assembly, but there's a more than $3 billion state budget deficit. e he says hements permission to audit the state assembly to sew if there's a better way to make use of that money. >> i don't foe how you can simply say we're going to look at closing a state prison. we're going to look at people with mental disabilities and potential potentially remove some basic health care and not touch the $118 million. >> under pennsylvania law, the auditor general needs special clearance to perform such a review. target is issuing a recall tonight for something that might be in your child's easter ba basket. we'll tell you what you need to check for. plus marathons can be dangerous for the heart, but not for the runners themselves. how the races can hurt you if you are nearby.

and later a jersey shore psychological celebrating a lifesaver. why this ceremony is happening.

target is recalling more than half a million easter toys over concerns they could be swallowed and then block a child's stomach. the recall includes hatch and grow easter eggs, easter grow

toys and hatch your own die know toys. they were sold between february and march for $1 each. you can take them to any target for a full e refund. medical workers are always on hand to help marathon runners, but research suggests people living near the race may be at richk. they were 15% more likely to die within a month than those admitted on a nonmarathon die or a hospital further away. hundreds of children gathered in front of the white house today to protest president trump's policies. >> it came from all over the country. the children are we belong

together kids caravan. they are protesting policies and what they call a lack of investment in schools ask the criminalization of their friends. why this golfer decided to remove his clothes before taking a swing. >> wow, he must have heard it was going to be in the 80s on easter. that's something i could think of. we're going to be going from the 60s we are now into the 40s overnight. and tomorrow right back to the 60s. but we will talk about those 80s for easter and a chance for a shower when i come back. and off tune. a a facebook ad by a delaware college hit the sour note on social media. tonight at 6:00, how the school is responding to the criticism. finding time to get things done isn't easy.

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millions of americans visit rome, italy, each year. did you know tourists from all over the world cost $1.5 million coins sgo go into the fountain. it you throw a coin in backwards, that one right there, you will go back to rome. that money is collected ask sent to charity. >> the fact you throw it in it, it's fun and it's tradition. but it's helping people. so that's the best thing about it. >> for the record, tammie has done it. we have not yet been back to. we have to make that happen. you can find out more about the charity ask where the must be is going tonight on "nbc nightly news" with lester holt. >> a live look at the wells fargo center where the action on the ice and court is over for awhile. the fliers and sixers are both finished with their seasons

tonight. both teams cleaned out lockers as they continue to build towards the future. >> their future rests on two names. embiid and simmons. simmons missed the entire season with the foot injury, but he's making this young fan miserable. just kidding. simmons is finally healthy to play basketball. he spoke publicly for the first time in a a long while and addressed what it's been like to miss his entire rookie season. >> it's frustrating. i definitely want to be out there. at the same time, when you're hurt, what can i do to get better. it's just exciting to have the fans there even if they are not having the best season. and i think that just makes you want to play and be here. >> simmons says he's planning to return to his normal basketball activities on tuesday. sixers will be forever immortalized in a a mural in

south philadelphia. the team along with mural art philadelphia unveiled the work of art today on the southeast corner of and feral streets. it features a sixers legend dr. j, will chamberlain and many others. this was not par for the course on the european tour today. e he dropped his pants, stripping down to his underwear to hit a ball out of the water. he managed to get the ball about ten feet from the cup. his playing partner applaused the effort so he could get dressed again. just got to make the shot. >> dedication right there. take a look at this. >> would you do this? firefighters and emergency personnel from across the country practice repelling from the upper decks of the u.s.s. new jersey. it was part of a train iing course. students used ropes to remove mock patients tr it the lower levels of the ship. great practice right there. a live look at the ship tonight.

it's a beautiful evening to take a stroll along the camden water front. >> 55 degrees. winds are out of the north at 12 miles per hour. we have overcast skies out there. . around the neighborhood, let's take a look at port richmond. chestnut hill at 64. how about if we check out what's going on in the bushes. let's go to north wales. our typical high around 63. you have been sneezing, here's why it might be. trees right now, the pollen is

is very high. mold is high. the grasses are low. the trees can get you if you're not watching. as far as the beam with doppler radar, everything is quiet in the philly area. out toward allentown, a few sprinkles are starting to creep into the picture. it's part of the larger system. this is the first piece of energy that would come through. this would bring a sprinkle. it may just dissipate as it falls to the ground ask never reach the ground. there's a bigger system that's out to the west. that's the one we're watching for the weekend. so let's take a look. our winds are coming from the northwest. so everybody is fairly warm unless you're right along the atlantic coast. that's where you're getting a sea breeze going. we'll have clouds clearing out. we'll see a mix of sun and clouds tomorrow when you wake up. the winds are still out of the north. we're still getting a sea breeze along the shoreline. we go into saturday and start with a few clouds in the morning. clouds are on the increase throughout the day. some rain in the offing that

could come through overnight. could be a brief heavy shower in some places. then it's out of here. easter egg hunt looking really fine. . we're keeping our eye out for an isolated shower out there late in the day on sunday or sunday night. so your neighborhood tonight, you'll see the skies beginning to clear out. we'll be locking at temperatures that fall into the 40s. and it will be a very pleasant night. a little cooler than the last couple nights. certainly will need a jacket as you walk around. tomorrow we make it to the 60s. everywhere but the jersey shore. winds coming out of the east will keep it cooler there. we'll see a mix of sun and clouds. for the next ten days, temperatures not too is shabby. they are not real warm until we get to the weekend. 64 on saturday. 84 on sunday. . could see the isolated shower out there for easter. but it would be after the egg hunt. monday e we hang on to 73. rest of the week we're seasonal in the low to mid-60s.

>> looks like a great weekend. celebrating a first grade hero. >> this little boy saved his entire hafamily when he woke upo a fire burning through his bedroom. we'll take you to a special ceremony honoring him tonight. and a life of crime. all new at 6:00, hear tr a man who is ep opening up a bt his violent time in the mob.

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welcome back. lester holt joins us now from the studios in new york. >> he has a look at what's come up on "nbc nightly news." >> ahead for us, in afghanistan the u.s. drops the largest cob vengsal bomb ever used in combat. tonight the target and the message. des of the american military plan to prevent north korea's next test of a nuclear war head. and apple's secret project that could rock the world of personal health. more about that when we see you for "nbc nightly news." back to you. >> thank you. special honors for a young hero. we told you about kain o'connor ask his courage after finding his bedroom in flames. received special recognition at a school. ted greenberg has the update.

>> reporter: from his classmates ask teachers, praise tr 8-year-old kain o'connor, the first grader credited with saving his family from their burning home. >> if you don't get out here, that's all we did. >> nbc 10 first told you last night how kain, who has autism, alerted his loved ones after a fire in his bedroom woke him up late friday. he, his mom, step dad, 4-year-old sister ask pet dog all got out unhurt. but lost everything. today a special show of appreciation. >> i wanted him to have a positive memory of this tr traumatic event. commend ed tr his quick thinking and brif ri by police

and the local fire chief. >> what he did is excellent. to show the other kids around paying attention to fire prevention. tz. >> after our origin story airs, donations for the family had had nearly doubled and there's also been an outpouring of additional support. recognition for a boy who staid focused on his family's survival. ted greenberg, nbc 10 news. good for him. nasa has new evidence showing the most likely places to find life beyond earth. the water has some of the ingredients need ed ed to suppo

life. they ma be closer to finding out if life exists beyond planet earth. nbc 10 news at 6:00 is next. >> jim rosenfield and jacqueline london have that. a military expert breaks down what's next as the united states ramps up its fight against isis. also the fate of three teens is decided. now the future of thes charged in a deadly bathroom beating becomes the focus. we have a warm-up coming for your easter weekend. what to expect in your most accurate first alert forecast.

mother of all bombs. what is next in the fight against terror. attack in a bathroom. today teens found guilty of killing a classmate in school. we asked what's next for those attackers. life of crime. a mobster opens up to nbc 10. what he did to stay in the family. it's called the mother of all bombs. the pentagon saying u.s. torss in afghanistan used the military's largest nonnuclear weapon. good evening, i'm jim rosenfield. >> and i'm jacqueline london. the target was isis. the u.s. military. dropped the 21,000-pound bomb.

this video of testing of the bomb is the first ever combat use of it. lauren mayk is joining us in studio to spoke with military expert about why this weapon may have been used. >> the retired colonel i spoke with once served with the man who is now a general and commander of u.s. forces in afghanistan. he has confidence in him and calls this mother of all bombs impressive. >> the mass haddive weapon was dropped from an aircraft over afghanistan. on his 84th day in office, president trump declaring success. >> we have incredible leaders in the military and we have incredible military. and we are very proud of them. this was another very successful mission. before he took office. >> i would bomb the hell out of isis, yes. >> why this weapon now? we spoke with retired u.s. army colonel. >> it's ae