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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
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lawmakers drastic change at bridgewater state hospital is the only way to save lives. >> he was beaten by other inmates. he almost died. it was almost another death. rhondella: the death of inmates well documented. >> the guards will give a suicidal patient a razor blade or shoe lace and tell him to hang it up. rhondella: critics of the facility overhauled fear keeping it as part of the department of corrections instead of moving it to the department of mental health undermined all mental health treatments. change and rehab. >> more occupational therapy, more programs to keep patients busy. >> we understand today is too late and this should have come years ago. rhondella: families testifying hope their nightmare is over >> he was described as clam yet his ankles were handcuffed to the bed. rhondella: many correctional officers will move to a separate facility along with the most dangerous prisoners. but without more intensive mental health treatment --
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into the fire. rhondella: it was a packed house for the informational hearing, but the timeline and the dollar amounts is a future discussion. rhondella rhondella richardson, wcvb newscenter 5. ben: brockton police have arrested the man they believe recently robbed two banks in less than a week. police say 36-year-old russell williams was arrested this morning in brockton. he was being sought by police for the august 7 robbery at harborone bank. police believe williams also robbed the webster bank on oak street on september 1. he has already serviced prison time for two other robberies. jc: going to the bruce springsteen concert at gillette tomorrow night? the mbta is hoping special service will make it easier for you to get there. the commuter rail will provide a train from boston's south station to gillette.
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you're looking live at the zakim bridge. it looks like a tuesday out there. 93 southbound, normally a half-hour ride. lots of problems around the city, normal speed of a half-hour. 93 to newton corner, 19 minutes. 128 south is jammed north and south of like. 495 is 20 minutes, northbound traveling at its typical speed. ben: newscenter 5's coverage of the opioid crisis continues tonight at 5:30. jc: up next, the new commitment to nationwide campaign that wcvb is proud to be a part of. ben: in your health, re-examining sexual education classes in our schools. the research that finds changes need to be made.
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the country. the message about veterans, two t narrator: new hampshire, think a minute about kelly ayotte the politician. ayotte claims she's independent, ashington and votes with the koch brothers 90% of the time. she takes millions from wall street and big drug companies, and then votes to put their agenda before everyday families. higher drug prices and cutbacks to our medicare. so, think about it: new hampshire can choose the special interests' senator with kelly ayotte... or a people's senator, for a change. i'm maggie hassan
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ben: this is an interesting topic. a new report finds that sex ed instructors are not getting through to students. researchers in the u.k. took a look at dozens of studies from around the world. they say students often complain that the classes have a negative tone and ignore lgbt issues. the report also finds that schools are not consistently teaching practical information about contraceptives, pregnancy and stds. jc: wcvb is joining broadcasters across the country in an unprecedented effort to fight the opioid epidemic. aixa diaz joins us live from our washington bureau. aixa, this is a team effort? aixa: it is. lawmakers, broadcasters, and drug experts came together on capitol hill to reveal this new plan to fight opioid abuse. >> i took my first handful of pills, and that is when all my priorities changed.
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will use television resources to combat heroin and prescription drug abuse, encourage treatment, and increase awareness of the crisis the republic services announcements like this one. >> it's not just money. we have to do a better job of getting the word out, so people know what the dangers are. everybody has a stake in this. >> beyond just reporting the educate our communities and fight it. aixa: the cdc says 78 americans die every day from an overdose of heroin or prescription painkillers. aixa diaz, wcvb newscenter 5. jc: new details tonight on how samsung is responding to batteries exploding in the galaxy note 7 phones. ben: still to come, the company
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riverside, with speeds close to 80 miles per hour. the driver eventually pull off the highway and gets out. he told police he was not armed and that he didn't want to go back to jail. the truck along to to accompany that transport hazardous materials that there was nothing on board. ben: samsung says it is not working on a new battery for the samsung galaxy note 7. this after reports of exploding phones. samsung says they are working with u.s. consumer regulators to determine what action can be >> the all new samsung galaxy note 7. ben: blamed for an explosion. >> the last was that -- it was a brand-new device that would burn down my car. ben: or going off on a nightstand. >> it shot pieces of whatever was inside the phone out. ben: fueling worries that could
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not be charged for powered on. ben: now consumer advocates are slamming samsung, the company that makes it, for not issuing an official u.s. government sanctioned recall. >> they are very dangerous. this is not the way the process is supposed to work. ben: samsung issued their own recall but without an the government they are still in danger. official recall it is not illegal to sell one of these. ben: and the faa can't bend the device. the key problem is the battery. samsung is quickly working to replace it. the consumer product safety commission says it will independently evaluate the new battery to make sure the consumer will not be harmed . the electronics company says they are working to expedite an official recall, but no word when it will happen. in the meantime, people with the galaxy note 7 are advised to
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for a new device. jc: pandora now closer to launching a new streaming music service. launching a new streaming music service. the online radio company plans to launch the cheaper option to spotify and apple music before the end of the year. it will cost $10 a month. the service will give users more control over which songs they to hear. have you noticed your grocery bill shrinking? grocery prices have fallen for 8 straight months. the bureau of labor statistics' consumer price index showed in july from the same month last year. where might you notice the difference? the price of a dozen eggs has dropped by about a dollar on average. a gallon of milk dropping by about 40 cents and a pound of ground beef dropped by roughly 50 cents. olive garden is offering its biggest unlimited pasta pass offer this week. the restaurant chain will offer 21,000 passes this time.
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year, when 2,000 were put up for grabs, and they were all sold within one minute. the passes cost $100 each, and they include unlimited pasta bowls, soft drinks, salad and bread sticks for a seven week period that begins october 3 and ends november 20. the sale begins online this thursday at 2:00 p.m. ben: and the member that guy last year who had lunch and dinner there every day? he certainly got his money's worth. was it you, harve jc: party doesn't have that kind of time. jc: listen -- harvey: listen, tomorrow night, bruce springsteen at gillette. how about the weather? i want you to keep in mind that there is a possibility of a thunderstorm, most likely before the concert. if you are thinking of some tailgating that is a possibility, so keep an eye to
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on becausei want you to keep in l pass through and cooler air will be moving in. nice temperature jumps today, starting at 51, up to 83. nor what is really cool this morning, and then the jump of 39 degrees. what a great climate. except of course the serious situation with the drought, we could use significant rain. not a cards in the immediate future. the southwest wind off the water getting cooler on the cape. here is the relative humidity, pretty low, the air still pretty comfortable.
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you can see cloudiness. it will still be scattered when it comes later on tomorrow. we turn more humidity tomorrow but then cooler northerly wind will turn on by later tonight. we have some sunshine, we heat up and then at the front comes through that is a ch o tomorrow afternoon, moving to the southeast. the idea is scattered storms coming through with the front and then sliding offshore. in the cool air will come in the total amount of rain will not likely be too high.
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but a stronger chance of strong if not damaging wind and that is why we are highlighting tomorrow as a potential weather impact day. warm tomorrow, especially if we have enough sun. that's tropical storm ian out in the atlantic. it keeps it far east of bermuda and the united states. there is some question near the florida coast, some circulation tr t but for us, around mid 80's. a lot cooler, and a very cool early friday before we moderate in turn warmer. saturday looks like the better of the weekend days. jc: physical activity helps us live longer and better. and according to tufts university research, positive results come at any age, even
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as we'll see tonight on "chronicle," a local city is putting that research to good use. >> right foot up. jc: one success story, the city of somerville's fit for life program. >> it'll give you a sixpack. >> come to class and have a good time. you will see your friends. it makes you keep coming. >> strong. but that is not always the focus. the focus is a fun, social atmosphere that everyone enjoys. jc: chris is helping the coordinator. fit for live is designed to be fun and accessible; $10 per month takes care of two exercise classes and one nutrition class. participants reported positive changes.
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like strength? jc: increased energy is common as well. >> i can't stay longer in the house longer than an hour. i got to get out there. jc: more than 300 people have signed up since the program began in 2012, and it is not limited to somerville residents. it makes you feel better. you don't fear your age. you look it, maybe. jc: also on "chronicle" tonight, the right exercise regimens for those in their forties, fifties and sixties. and, physical warning signs for weekend warriors. fitness strategies, at 7:30 tonight on "chronicle." ben: did you catch "dancing with
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quickly cutting to commercial. here's what you didn't see. the two men, both wearing anti-ryan lochte shirts rushing the stage after lochte's performance. security, quickly jumping into action. lochte, and his dance partner both taken off guard. >> i'm in shock i mean i've never experienced it on 19 seasons i've done on dancing with the stars. >> that broke my heart, that people are still on that subject. i've changed and i want to going to keep moving forward and having fun. ben: the protesters were both arrested and charged with trespassing. they said their motivation was lochte's controversy in rio. jc: did you hear the rumor that the dell is going to perform at
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big that the mbta had to tweet to multiple times that it is not true, so please don't clog the station tomorrow night. because the 10 time grammy winner will not be there. she is performing wednesday at thursday night at the td garden. to veterans taking on a special mission. ben: the journey across 48 states. but first let's flash forward to newscenter 5 at 6:00. mom officially wanted for her murder. ensco firefighters rushing up three floors. the common household item they are focusing their investigation on tonight. maria: no more homework. massachusetts schools joining a movement to promote family time. ed: and help start the ice
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ben: two veterans want the public to better understand the price of them returning. jc: sera congi caught up with them in allston. >> it started through maine, new hampshire, vermont. sera congi caught up with them in allston. sera: a journey to sleep mines. they are walking across the issues that are in space. >> i am trying to get the word out so we can get enough people and reach the right ears and, of people who can make a real change. >> i don't come from a lot of money but i can walk. sera: the army veterans are receiving a lot of support on the road,>> like in leominster, westminster, and salem. but each step is motivated by the struggle fellow veterans suffer.
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friends who have been injured in combat, friend to have killed themselves. a good friend of like mine acty took his life, my roommate after we got back from afghanistan. sera: o kevin started on his own and then mcdaniel who wanted to join the cause >> a lot of people of orders and want to support them, but they aren't aware of the everyday issues. sera: they are headed south next, then going out wes states, ending in kevin's home of nebraska. it's taking a physical toll, but they are powered by the hope for change. >> i definitely feel motivated. all the support we are getting, all the people rooting for us. sera: sera congi, wcvb newscenter 5. ben: the patriots unveiling new jerseys today but you may want to put on your sunglasses before
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right now. ed: a mother found dead, her boyfriend wanted for murder. ed: a big fire in the south end. the common household item that may have started it. harvey: the timeline for the weather. ed: wounded sea turtles with the lease on life. a local student making it happen. >> this is wcvb newscenter 5 at 6:00. maria: we start with breaking news at 6:00, boston firefighters investigating a -- a murder warning has been issued for the man suspected of killing the mother of his four-year-old son. he's the target of a manhunt that has been going on for 24 hours. ed: let's get right to reid lamberty.
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mother. despite a long history of violence and domestic abuse, she wanted her son's father to be part of their lives, writing as much in june when she modified a permanent restraining order, in her words "of a can-do things together as a family." delarosa served time in prison for with attempted kidnapping, fami" abducting her and her infant son, and driving them through several states before she escaped. any 2011 restraining order, she says she feared for her life, claiming he grabbed her by the hair, slammed her to the ground, and threatened to kill her. police say he followed through with the threat yesterday, murdering the single mother. the family says the
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to a relative's house before he fled it. thoughts tonight with that single mothers little boy. >> it is set has to grow up without a mother, and without a father. reid: that little boy is said to be doing ok today with his mother's family and relatives in the meantime, an arrest warrant has been issued, anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact police. reid lamberty, wcvb newscenter 5. ed: the man convicted in a job driving crash that killed in milford man is appealing his conviction. he was an illegal immigrant from
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