what can you tell us? >> reporter: there were two people on board. neither were injured. before 11:00 the plane made around emergency landing on the beach feet from the water's edge. the plane landed upright. investigators are on the scene trying to determine what the issues were and how to secure this plane. again, two people were on board. neither were injured. the plane itself is registered at a farmingdale republic airport. it is not known what the flight path of the plane was. again, two people on board at the time the emergency landing happened. neither of them were injuried in the incident. live in chopper 2 jim smith cbs2 news. >> thank you very much. we are less than two days from the strike dead line for new jersey transit rail workers. union leader and new jersey transit are meeting at this hour for more talks.

strike? >> reporter: new jersey transit's chief negotiator seems to think today is the day a deal will be reached. he walked in the meeting at 10:00 a.m. and said he is addiment enough is on the table that they are close enough in talks that a contract will be signed. >> there is no reasonable -- reason why this can't close today. >> reporter: the new jersey transit negotiator is heading into another round of face-to- face talks with the rail unions this morning. >> we this talked everything through. we know what the differences are between us. it is time to close the differences. lift the threat of strike off the minds of customers and move on. >> reporter: [ no audio ]. >> no comment. are you hopeful this will get done? >> not right now. >> reporter: many union members left thursday's negotiations

impasse. they have been working without a new contract since 2011. and are fighting for better health benefits and wage increases as part of a new deal. they have said they are doing all they can to avoid a strike but with the sunday 12:01 a.m. deadline inching closer commuters are getting increasingly worried how will they get to work? >> i'm so scared. i don't want them to go on strike. >> reporter: 105,000 rely on new jersey transit trains daily. agency's contingency plan only accommodates 40,000 riders. >> it is rough. a lot of people will have to take personal days and they can not afford it. >> reporter: the union's brusque tone may be strategy. he is confident an agreement is near. >> i have every expectation they'll meet us in the middle and we'll announce the happy news this is over. >> this should get done now. let's get it done today!

he expects these talks to go late into the night and into the weekend. he says they are close enough and that likely won't be the case. commuters are hoping that will not be the case. and that a strike will be averted. >> thank you very much. new information in a crash that killed two teenagers walking on a sidewalk in union city, new jersey. additional charges of aggravated manslaughter have been filed against the unlicensed driver. toxicology reports show eric patterson was high on pcp's. the 23-year-old was speeding when he jumped the curb saturday killing the two teenagers. a third teenager was critically injured. police on long island are trying to figure out how a handcuffed suspect was able to steal a free port police cruiser leaving a path of

we have the report from nassau county. >> reporter: this totaled red car is a reminder of what neighbors describe as a terrifying night on babylon road. >> we heard the sirens, the rumbling of the car and the crash. we looked out the window and everybody had their guns drawn. we got on the floor. >> reporter: a free port police parked cars. officer. nassau police say a handcuffed suspect, 36-year-old andrew howard was behind the wheel. free port police pulled him over and learned he had outstanding warrants so they put him in the backseat. sources say he was able to open the plexy glass cage and get in front while police were outside talking to his passengers. suspect went on a two-mile joyride in the police cruiser finally ramming into the parked

block that dead ends into lake view elementary school. neighbors were stunned. >> we heard a big bang. it was really crazy. >> as we looked out the windows we saw a guy being pulled from a police cruiser. which was crazy. >> reporter: police were behind the driver and arrested him immediately. the damage here was done leaving several cars totaled. >> this is a station car. no collision or nothing on it. it is wrecked. i am not going to get nothing unless i sue shreveport. who knows. >> reporter: as for this red car it is a rental belonging to a friend staying with the family here. she just arrived an hour before the crash. >> the suspect was wanted for larcenies and free port's license plate readers identified him. an update a queens man has been charged with attempted

teenager in front of an on- coming 7 train last week. the 38-year-old is the man on the surveillance video running from the roosevelt avenue subway station. 15-year-old girl survived by squeezing between the platform and the train's wheels. she has minor injuries. friends and family are gathering for the funeral of former first lady nancy reagan at the president ronald reagan library. guest list includes hollywood celebrities, politicians and every living first lady. chris martinez has more from california. >> reporter: journalists from around the world are setting up outside of the reagan presidential library where a long list of dignitaries and celebrities will attend the private funeral of nancy reagan. 5500 people paid their respects at the viewing for the former first lady. >> i had to show my respect. >> reporter: people who knew

loved this outpouring of admiration. >> she would be surprised. lady. >> reporter: nancy reagan is best known for her unflinching support of her husband ronald reagan and just say no to drugs campaign. >> mrs.reagan reminded us of the importance of women's leadership at every level in our society. >> reporter: first lady michelle obama will attend the funeral along with every living first lady. nancy had a hand in all details like chosing the flowers. music includes battle him of the republic and god bless america. james baker former chief of staff will deliver the eulogy. her children patti and ron will also speak. her resting grounds within by her husband's side.

reagan presidential library. if you want to watch the funeral we'll be streaming it live at wcbstv.com. check your freezer, a huge recall on frozen pizza and microwaveable meals. >> everybody is prepared for a complete and total loss. rescue crews in louisiana push through extreme floodwaters hoping to get trapped residents to higher ground. the worse is still to come. that's because the big ridge won't break down. down. we'll look at your cool weekend forecast. fighting for florida in the race for the white house. another rival endorses

candidate donald trump. a consumer alert to tell you about after pieces of glass were found in frozen foods. three million boxes of lasagna and pizzas are being called. nestle, the company that makes the products suspects the glass came. >> spinach used in the food. everybody is reflecting on the kinder, gentler republican

>> reporter: dr. ben carson endorsed donald trump during a news conference friday morning. >> it is an honor to have ben. he's a friend and he's become a friend. i appreciate the endorsement. >> reporter: carson was able to get over donald trump's attacks during the campaign. because he's gotten to know the other donald trump. >> there are two different donald trumps. the one on the stage and one who is very cerebral. >> reporter: perhaps the more cerebral trump showed up last night and focused on policy and left out on the personal attacks. and different. there were a lot of good feelings in that room. >> reporter: biggest policy difference during the night came when donald trump claimed social security is fine as it stands as long as we get rid of the fraudulent cases. >> let's wipe out the fraud but

>> the answer can't be wave a magic wand and say problem go away. >> this is not a theory. >> reporter: it remains to be seen if the candidates continue the good vibes after tuesday's primaries. democrats and republicans in florida, ohio, north carolina, illinois and missouri will all vote next tuesday. glamorous night in washington, d.c. as the white house hosted a state dinner in honor of the canadian prime minister. president obama and michelle obama posted with pictures with prime minister justin trudeau and his wife. people from canada in sports and music were invited to the dinner last night. >> may this special connection between our two countries continue to flourish in the years to come and may my gray hair come in at a much slower

>> trudeau and president obama talked after shared goals like combating climate change and protecting the environment. up next, the simple way to reduce your risk of developing alzheimer's by 50%. deadly floodwaters trap residents in their homes in louisiana. more rain is on the way. it may look like three guys on treadmills but it is more.

exercise. in today's health watch, a new study says to lower the risk of alzheimer's disease just keep moving. researchers from ucla and the university of pittsburgh claim physical activity improves brain volume and delays alzheimer's symptoms by 50%. they suggest walking, gardening and dancing. torrential rains pounded northern louisiana for the fourth day causing wide-spread flooding. overnight the national guard rescued dozens of families trapped by rising waters and forced mandatory evacuations. areas near shreveport have

where 20-inches of rain fell forcing rivers and streams up impassable. came in to help. >> i'm just helping the neighborhood. struggling. why not do something good? >> three people have drowned. flash flood watch remains in effect today as heavy rain moves over the area. let's get a check on the weather around here. cleared up. what about the weekend? >> the weekend for march will be great. the rain, part of the story, the other part of the story, a big drop in those numbers. weather watchers tell the tale. degrees cooler than yesterday. still above normal. beautiful flowers are great. i like that.

charlie says there is a busy beaver in here working. there he is there. signs of spring are showing. we are going to see all kinds of great spring life spring forth over the next few days. what happens is tonight it is quite cold. make sure you are ready for that if you have a late day or you are working late. beautiful skies. the city mix of sun and clouds. 59. winds variable up to 18. winds gusting close to 30. it is a northwest wind. it is not even 60 yet. these numbers compared to yesterday. 15 degrees colder than it was. we'll have that chill this afternoon with this persistent northwest wind. it dies a bit then there is not as much wind tomorrow. a bigger view reenforces the bright banding there. it can't break through. you get training rain.

there is rotation pulling in more gulf moisture. the heartache and headaches continue in louisiana, mississippi, arkansas and texas. in our area let's talk about the next potential event. we are great on saturday. into sunday we'll see more clouds. on sunday night there is a possibility of a shower. you are looking at 9:00 or 10:00. monday morning we have showers in the forecast. a few things to bring to your attention. god forbid there is a strike, if there is rain could play a factor with more people on the alternatives. you have to consider the rain. let's not forget the kids. little kids. we lose the hour of sleep and it is more challenging around the bus stop monday morning. you have to make sure you are ready for that. on tuesday. numbers will be back up to get ready for the chill this afternoon. >> thank you, john.

serve life in prison for killing his wife. but was evidence hidden that could make him a free man? his new lawyers say the prosecutor lied, cheated and broke the rules. >> we the jury find the defendant david mark temple guilty of murder. >> reporter: david temple is serving life for the 1999 murder of his wife, belinda, who was shot to death in their home. she was eight months pregnant. >> she was given a life sentence. he is behind bars and that's where he deserves to be. >> who is david temple? said no to. >> reporter: but temple was convicted without any hard evidence linking him to the crime. >> there is no evidence that points towards me because i did not kill my wife. >> reporter: in 2012 d.a. investigator steve clapper was case.

question everything. >> do you believe david temple is an innocent man? >> i believe he did not kill his wife. >> reporter: clapper discovered evidence that he thought pointed to another suspect in the old police reports. attorneys say what clapper unearthed was critical information. never before seen by the defense. >> it was hidden. >> who hid it? >> the d.a. and she hid it well. >> reporter: the prosecutor insists temple's trial attorney got everything he was entitled to get when he was entitled to get it. >> eventually everybody will understand that the truth is what happened in that courtroom and it will all finally be over with. >> richard is joining us with more. >> reporter: he is a neighborhood teenager who people said had a beef with case.

was involved and he's never been charged. the defense is pointing to some evidence that they think might have caused reasonable doubt in the jury's mind. that's the crux of this whole case. >> thank you very much. you can watch playing by the rules on 48 hours tomorrow night here on cbs 2 at 10:00 p.m. coming up, a touching show of support. this isn't your regular workout. how a group of friends is helping a classmate and

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a tough journey. he hopes to lose 90-pounds fall. he's already lost five. his new friends vow to work out with him every day after school until he reaches his goal. video received 13 million views since it was posted on facebook just six days ago. way to go! that's great. that's its for us at noon. for the entire team thank you for joining us. have a good afternoon and a

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