been broken off a propane tank. that may have played a role in what caused the fire. ben: sky 5 over large flames tearing through this home in cohasset. this is in the area of rust way. everyone who lived in the home is accounted for, according to our media partners at the patriot ledger. but the family's black lab is missing after the fire. jc: right now the search continues for this man the ex-boyfriend of a mother found murdered in her methuen home interest. ben: newscenter 5's reid lamberty is live in methuen tonight with the latest. reid? reid: within the past couple hours, and arrest warrant has been issued for the man who police say hurt his son's mother , an awful and to what was a

than the murder itself is the fact that her family says her son witnessed his own father choke the life out of his mother. >> the boy woke up and the father was on top of her. reid: the boy was unheard, taken to a relative's house, where the mother called police. sh was found unresponsivee yesterday and pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. the time. we knew that it was no good. reid: court papers paint a very tumultuous relationship. in 2012 the 32-year-old kidnapped her and her son, tying her up in the trunk of a car before she managed to escape to new jersey. in a 2011 restraining order she says her ex-boyfriend grabbed her by the hair, slammed her, and threatened to kill her

including attempted murder and kidnapping. despite that violence, she modified a permanent restraining order so that she and the defendant could, in her words, "can do things together as a family." and once again, an arrest warrant has been issued over the past couple hours. anyone with information is urged to contact police. reid lamberty, wcvb newscenter 5. investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed. investigators say the 70-year-old woman was walking on hobart street when the crash happened. the victim was rushed to the hospital, but did not survive her injuries. the driver stopped and is cooperating with police. investigators are looking into whether solar glare may have caused the crash. looking live at the city temperatures stretching into the 80's today. there is slight risk for storms

all good things must come to an end. harvey: are they have to change at least temporarily. we have been in a dry weather pattern, but it's another cool start. 82 in boston, 83 in lawrence, but it is still pretty comfortable. humidity is down, very manageable. another great night for the red sox game. will probably end around 69, 70 degrees. overnight. not as cool as the last couple nights. than this front with some scattered storms, that is the next situation for tomorrow afternoon or evening. we will talk about that coming up in a few minutes. jc: commitment 2016 tonight, battleground battle. several states are playing a key role in this election, and that's where the candidates and their surrogates are spending most of their time. newscenter 5's aixa diaz tells us president obama hit the

aixa co president obama traveled to philadelphia to campaign for hillary clinton, who is continuing to recover from pneumonia. >> the time has come for me to pass the baton, but i know hillary will take it and run that race, and she will finish it. aixa: clinton said she was feeling better and admits that she ignored doctors orders to get some rest after her diagnosis. >> like a lot of people, i thought i could power through her surrogates are out front and center. >> we can win this race with your help. aixa: some in plain states. >> in certain states it is in the connect. aixa:. a tight race in iowa. >> we are going to win iowa. aixa: the republican unveiled a plan last night. >> to help mothers and families

care for their children. aixa: his running mate met with republicans on capitol hill. >> we are confident that we can bring real change in real-time. aixa: and clinton says she will be back on the campaign trail in the next few days. aixa diaz. ben: a public works truck crashed into a stone wall today in newton. the truck, wedged onto the wall on woodward street. police say one person was hurt, taken to newton wellesley hospital. a stretch of woodward street was closed for about an hour and is and taking a look at first alert traffic. jammed up in both directions on the zakim bridge. let's check the map and see how things are going on the southeast expressway, 30 minutes mass after route 3. the pike, you slow down.

further out of the pike, 25 minutes, 495 closed down between 290 and the pike. jc: new at 5:00, an interactive art exhibit that prompts use to consider what is really means to make a promise. ben: newscenter 5's mary saladna is live in copley square tonight. mary, tell us what this is all about. mary: it sits in s -- it examines the power of a promise and hundreds are volunteering to give it a try. it sits in the shadow of trinity church, and towers over copley square. a giant billboard full of the day's headlines and promises from world leaders, scientists, and celebrities. this is public trust, an interactive art project that examines the power of the posted promise. and that blank space in the middle? that is where you come in.

promise, and she's not afraid to share it with the world. >> very helpful. it helps a lot of people to set their goals. mary alli ross vows to challenge : racism, and says she'll begin by taking an honest look within. >> others around can identify with that. it's also a powerful thing to embrace something in a public space. mary paul ramirez jonas is the : lead artist. >> what i like is the drawing is your drawing -- we ask you to sign it. mary your real contract, with : yourself. you can sign it with a pen, your finger print, or even your own blood. >> you press your finger on it. mary manny rosario had no : trouble with his personal promise. >> it's really important to see who you want to be and stay true to yourself. mary and if the artist himself : could make a promise,

bystander. that is really what would make our society better. mary: the billboard will be here through saturday evening. every promise made will eventually be bundled into a book that will feature this very unusual piece of public art. in copley square, mary saladna, wcvb newscenter 5. ben: next on newscenter 5, the ncaa making some major moves in response to north carolina's controversial bathroom law.jc organization pulls several championship games from the state. new at 5:30, more fallout over the samsung galaxy note 7 after reports of batteries exploding. the company responding to reports a software update will

>> wednesday on the eye. >> we have three new classes taking exercise to the negative level. >> and the potential for severe

ben: president obama says he will not pardon edward snowden, instead calling on the former nsa contractor to return to the u.s. and face charges. snowden is currently in russia, where he fled after leaking details about the government's surveillance program. his supporters have been pushing for a pardon ahead of the snowden movie's friday release. jc: more backlash tonight to north carolina's bathroom law. months after the nba pulled next year's all-star game from the state because of it, the ncaa is making some moves, pulling seven championship events out of the

the fallout continuing in north carolina, where a controversial bathroom gender law, also known as hb2, is prompting the ncaa to confirm they are out. >> the immediate impact will be about $17 million. jc: for now, officials say they need to talk about how much they stand to lose statewide. it just cost them seven championship events next year, including the early round march madness game. the statement, "ncaa championships and events must promote an inclusive atmosphere; current n.c. state laws make it challenging to guarantee that host communities can deliver on that." >> safety and security of women and girls in north carolina is of importance. >> every single person or entity that has left the state has made it clear they have left the state over one thing -- the worst anti-lgbt law in the nation.

people from using the restroom of the gender they identify with. supporters maintain it is all about safety and opponents color discrimination against the lgbtq community. in july, because of the law, the nba pulled the next year's all-star games out of charlotte, and now this announcement has some college basketball fans and coaches speaking out. >> our image is being tarnished and it is embarrassing. jc: and now we are learning some lawmakers in north carolina are calling for a special sessio try to repeal the bill. ben: breaking news -- a murder warrant has been issued for the man suspected of killing the mother and four-year-old son. emilio de la rosa, the target of an ongoing manhunt, his victim murdered in methuen on monday. he's served prison time protecting the victim in the past. family says their four-year-old child was in the home when the attacks occurred.

that is why a lot of people of september. harvey: oh, yeah. the most comfortable and beautiful weather. cool mornings, warm afternoons. it will be a little different tomorrow. notice that we are in a marginal risk of having a couple severe thunderstorm's somewhere in the area. we put heavy rain as a low chance, very brief. happened on monday, it's a possibility. but right now, wow, look at this. just so glorious. two days in a row from start to finish. salem willows around ?.

evening. 82 degrees, but it is still dry. dew point is low, relative humidity low. that makes a comfortable even of the temperatures are above 80 in some spots. you can see by the colors it is so pleasant and refreshing in terms of comfort level. they will get a little more human tomorrow ahead of a cold front and then way down, humidity and dew point for the second half of the week. before the game then later tonight and tomorrow morning we are still comfortable, but not as cool as the next couple nights with. then it will be a slightly warmer day and a little more humid. it could get up to the mid to upper 80's if there is enough sunshine because around midday the clouds come in. as we take you further to the

scattered storms. ahead of the cold front where will be tomorrow, i, southwesterly wind. behind that cold front later tomorrow, it's a much cooler, northerly wind and you will feel the difference when it comes through. scattered storms possible, a couple damaging wind. there you see the nature of the storm pop up. not complete coverage, and then it moves through, scattered through the afternoon and offshore. behind it comes the cool and dry air to overspread the region. probably cooler than the last couple days. this is tropical storm ian. you can see it way out in the

looks like you stay east of bermuda. but we're seeing a bit of the circulation your the florida coast, with some heavy bands of rain. that is being watched carefully. whether it develops are not, it looks like it will be a big rain producer. tomorrow we are putting in as a potential impact today, even though it will be brief and just scattered. notice the temperature drop on thursday with the highs of 69, a crisp friday morning. then we warm it up on saturday, which is looking like the better of the two weekend days. ben: very nice. a photo going viral for all the right reasons. jc: a fundraiser for an 89-year-old ice cream man taking off. fidencio sanchez has been

when joel cervantes macias saw him, struggling to push his cart, he took this picture and set up a go-fund me page. the page has raised more than $250,000 for mr. sanchez who says now he can afford to retire. ben: next in your health, turning to social media for fitness help. jc: instagram is full of exercise videos. how to find the right one for you. the free concert being advertised that is not taking place. >> it is going to be a close one. jc: coming up at 6:00, making a choice on marijuana. what voters are thinking when it comes to question on the ballot

ben: u.s. news & world report out with its annual list of the top national universities. princeton claimed the top spot harvard followed in the number two spot. the university of chicago, which was ranked ninth a decade ago, tied with yale university for the third best national college this year. columbia and stanford rounded out the top 5. mit was ranked seventh. you can find the full list on our wcvb app and on wcvb.com. jc: training with the tap of a finger. new workouts are easier than ever to find thanks to social

inspiring millions, but you should proceed with caution. erika: it's no wonder hundreds of thousands follow progressive calisthenics. before and after is a big part of why 5.5 million follow this woman. it's about motivation. so what about practical application? >> you start licking pictures or videos, and the next thing you know, you are really learning. erika: expert has coached pros and olympians alike. his gym as one of the biggest local followings. coach is largely responsible. >> is an opportunity to share that information. erika: even letting me play a role in a daily post. he often includes details information. >> it allows people access to their teachers and a whole new

credits the social site with rebuilding communities. >> you learn better when you feel supported. erika: but coach carr says it's a starting point. >> that may be the way you find a new pose, workout, diet, but then i would do the homework to back up that inspiration. >> look for things that are thoughtful and timely, not just the most exciting, not the person with the best physique. that may not be necessarily the person who is the best coach. erika: she media highlights the highs, not the struggle. so set optimistic goals. ben: veterans teaming up to raise awareness. jc: still to come tonight, walking across 48 states. the story behind their very special mission. ben: our coverage of the opioid crisis continues. the nationwide campaign newscenter 5 is now proud to be taking part in.

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>> this is an editorial by wcvb general manager bill fine. >> if there's one value that has been attended in our society, perhaps above all others in recent years, it is transparency. from public schools the public safety, from financial institutions to other industries, from the products we eat and use to the bills we receive, the demand and expectation of ever increasing transparency and honesty steadily increased. in general and with few exceptions, the goal of maximum transparency is almost entirely a good thing. for we as consumers and a society based on the greatest degree of safety, fairness, and informed consent it comes. as an unpleasant fact that in this growing age of transparency, our presidential campaign more closely resembles one of those aerial photographs of the disappearing lake in drought stricken california.

unprecedented levels. whether it's tax returns, financial records,, private speech transcripts or detailed and comprehensive tax records, what matters most is what we are not seeing. both candidates's willingness to provide information, to make the most informed decision on november 8. this disturbing development applies to both major party candidates, and both must bear responsibility for dramatically raising the lel the remaining weeks before election day. we have come to expect greater transparency from all our most important institutions. the american presidency cannot be exempt. >> from boston's news leader, this is wcvb newscenter 5 at 5:30. ben: breaking news at 5:30, smoke and flames on the roof of a building in the south end. boston firefighters rushing to the scene on rutland street late this afternoon. damage is extensive, and investigators say a broken valve on a propane tank may have

jc: a murder warrant has now been issued for the man suspected of killing the mother of his 4-year-old son. emilio delarosa, the target of an on-going manhunt. the victim, 29-year-old wanda rosa, was murdered in her methuen home on monday. delarosa had served prison time for attacking the victim in the past. ben: picture-perfect out there. jc: gorgeous. but there the boston chamber of commerce is on a winning streak with the weather. low 80's, warm, but humid. still nice and clear, great for the red sox game starting around 76 degrees from the first pitch. boston won't be as cool tonight, other areas will still be comfortable but not as comfortable. this front will come through

although i don't think there will be widespread storms they will be scattered and any one of them could contain strong wind -- it would be the exception as opposed to the rule but there is the possibility of scattered strong storms. chances of heavy rains, but it's the strong wind that has the best chance. ben: major changes to how the state cares for the mentally ill. jc: governor baker's administration unveiling a revamping of bridgewater state hospital. newscenter 5's rhondella richardson is live at the state house with the details. rhondella? rhondella: the plan is for more clinicians by march, with the disability law center wants to know when they will and the use of leg irons and handcuffs on the mentally ill. it's a prison that's called a hospital. lori duncan's 45-year-old