>> this is wcvb at 7:00. anchor: it is turning a little bit messy. good evening and happy thanksgiving. ben: after a cloudy day, we are watching some rain moving in. some may see snow. anchor: through western massachusetts and the berkshires, some light snow falling. it is starting to fill in. downtown sing a light drizzle. we are starting to see some snow

is something we will be watching because it is hinting at some freezing drizzle. temperatures now in the 40's. they stay in the 40's along the coast line. temperatures will be able to fall, closer to the freezing point. we do have the chance for some slick travel. a look at the ben: thank you. for a lot of you, the meal is over. for some people, it is time to start deal hunting. jc: shoppers are lined up, ready to go. how is this going on out there? >> it is raining.

off. we saw some college kids in their cars. thousands are expected here at midnight as is the law here. massachusetts is one of three states that prevents retailers from opening before the clock starts midnight. they 7.5 hours ahead of time and brought games and snacks. the doors opened at midnight. >> i know. we are open at 12:00. we came here very early. >> you are here seven hours early. >> yes.

until we open the main lots. >> a spokesperson tells me she expects to see heavier traffic, more people shopping at midnight than last year. we are live, newscenter 5. ben: black friday shopping is already underway. check out these lines earlier today. people campe waiting for the doorbusters. >> breaking news at 7:00. a missing california woman found alive, released by kidnappers 100 miles from where she vanished.

>> she was bound with restraints. she was able to summon help from a passing motorist. anchor: she is in the hospital and being reunited with families. police are searching for their captors looking for a dark suv with two hispanic women, armed with handguns. officials say an american servicemember has been killed by an ied in syria. explosion happened in the northern part of the country. about 300 elite u.s. troops are in syria as part of a multi-nation effort to fight isis. ben: a deadly wrong-way crash is under investigation right now. one person was killed in the collision on i-495 in plainville overnight. newscenter 5's diane cho is along the highway with the latest. >> troopers are still investigating the circumstances surrounding what happened including how that driver ended up going the wrong way here on 495. it happened around 2:00 this

wrong way driver between exits 13 and 14. authorities say he was in a toyota corolla going north in the southbound lanes of traffic. by the time they got to the scene they say they found that driver had already hit an suv head-on. authorities say a 21-year-old woman from barnstable was in that suv, she was taken to a hospital in rhode island with serious injuries. officials say the male driver died from his injuries they have not released his name at this time. but the investigation into how this all happened continues tonight. anchor: a woman is in the hospital tonight, after a 3-alarm fire in salem, new hampshire. dozens of firefighters from salem and neighboring departments were called in to help get the flames under control. it broke out this morning on haverhill road. a couple, who have been renting the home for a decade, were inside. >> these things happen. you don't think they are going to happen to you.

almost like a tv show or a movie. jc: the couple's cat has not yet been found. the cause of the fire is under investigation. ben: brockton police are looking for whoever pulled the trigger in a shooting outside a party early this morning. police reponded to the corner of lawrence and perkins streets, just after 4 this morning. our partners at wicked local report that a 27-year-old man and a 32-year-old man were injured both hit in the shoulder. the victim told police someone was having a party, and an argument broke out at the door. both victims w jc: ben nationwide, thanksgiving celebrations come with a sense of caution, given the terror threats around the world. abc's elizabeth hur explains the heightened security at the macy's thanksgiving day parade in new york city. reporter: on this holiday, that's all about tradition for families, from new york city, to philadelphia, and overseas, where us troops, despite being

thanksgiving day, feeling grateful, u.s. -- grateful. for law enforcement back in new york, this day was all about staying vigilant. >> we have thousands of cops out there. millions of spectators out there. everyone seems to be having a good time. reporter: millions of spectators out there. more than 3,000 officers, worked the macy's parade as part of a massive security operation, the added security also included closing side streets along the 100 blocker cars, all of this, to prevent an attack like the one in nice, france, after isis propaganda called the parade an excellent target, earlier this month, and the arrest of a brooklyn man just days ago for allegedly talking about attacking time square. >> nypd do a great job.

along very had no credible threats that they visited 135 truck rental sites to make sure no one suspicious tried to rent one. at the end of the day they say it is better to be safe than sorry. there were no reported incidents. ben: president obama is wishing the nation a happy thanksgiving and encouraged americans to come together after the electio thanksgiving reminds us no matter our differences we are still one people. we are communities that move forward together. reporter: the first family is celebrating the final thanksgiving in the white house after serving a holiday meal the veterans. president obama made calls to troops stationed at home and abroad. he thanked them for their

florida at his estate. he is trying to keep carrier from moving jobs to mexico. carrie confirms they have discussed it but they say there is nothing to announce at this time. jc: jill stein is calling for a recount in three battleground states. she has raised $3 million for recounts in wisconsin, michigan and pennsylv. possibility of hacks in key counties that hillary clinton lost. ben: showing appreciation and giving back. jc: a holiday dinner for the homeless. >> as rain moves then, a look at where swift travel will be a concern tomorrow. ben: vulnerable villages in

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>> you are watching news center five at 7:00 jc:. jc:thanksgiving is a day of giving back for many in boston. ben: spending the holiday here carving turkeys along stan rosenberg and bill evans. homelessness continues to be a problem. the behind street in estimates a

working people and the homelessness. >> we have made good progress but coming by, we want people to know we appreciate them. ben: including 800 veterans. jc: u.s. service members celebrated thanksgiving with nato partners today. it included turkey and traditional side dishes. it is hard to be away from home but they are thankful to get to celebrate with each other. ben: in tonight's five for good, the tireless efforts of a group. >> thousands are still waiting for the first sign of help after hurricane matthew. >> lines out of the door. so many hurt, children in their arms.

been two months since hurricane matthew. >> we have over 500 patients in our waiting room. >> what is now the only fully functioning hospital. one pressing fear, colorado. safe water is scarce. >> they justav reporter: people here water and disaster and they have heard that before. reporter: in new, he implored people to pay attention , saying tragedies are similar in scope. >> almost the same number of people are affected by the hurricane. the big difference is the ongoing issues people are

the devastation is different from the earthquake. it is comparable in terms of the long-term fix. >> he has for the first time gone mobile to reach this desperate population. 23,000 people have been vaccinated. their ability to do this support hinges on others. our largest challenge. we have got a lot of support to confront the challenge. reporter: charities report of fatigue. the need is greater than ever. they've never seen demand like this. they are 25% over capacity. jc: so much help needed there. we have hurricane auto still out

is like winter out there but there is still a hurricane in the tropics. anchor: that is weakening significantly making landfall. we are looking at what is happening here locally. already it is starting to fill in knots so much a concern at this point but overnight as the lighter rain lingers. we will see slipperro early-morning travelers. you need to allow for extra travel time. especially outside movie north and westward. temperatures are in the 40's along the coast line. the water helping to keep us warmer.

already starting to see signs of that. it is moving through in southern worcester county. frozen rain is trying to move through. as we move out that way, along 495 as well. mass pike could have freezing precipitation. future cast looking relatively quiet after 8:00. the clouds stay around and the chance for drizzle is not out of the question especially into the overnight hours. spotty showers start to pop-up. that is on we see a chance of frozen precipitation moving through. temperatures are going to be down into the 30's.

travel. as the sun rises temperatures will rapidly warm. although the rain is starting to fill in, at that point temperatures are well into the 40's. your black friday shopping forecast, slick in the morning. the showers will be in the seven-day forecast, temperatures looking rather cool. we start to dry out into sunday and see a change into the middle of the week. the jet stream is starting to go upward. so by late in the week temperatures are on a steady incline.

our next batch of rain. ben: thank you. as december begins. the fallen state trooper remembered on his favorite holiday. >> he always made a point to have off of work and be thankful for everything that he has.

ben: a tradition that is more than a century old take on some more meaning. jc: they supported the family of tom is clarity. -- c for the family of trooper thomas clardy at today's game between his hometown of hudson, and marlborough. >> despite her husband's job as a state trooper he was always home on this one day. >> we always made a point to have off from work and be thankful for everything that he has.

slammed into his cruiser and shattered his life and those of people around him. >> to help the community heal one of his fellow troopers came up with an idea of turning the big game into a gathering. >> someday the family may need them. stop and say hello. >> following the national anthem , the youngest son was handed the coin for the pregame toss. >> i thought of my husband. it was snowing. >> he can be thankful that his

>> you cannot get over a loss like that but the family might they are surrounded by people who are supporting them. >> the children are together. ben: we wish them the best. new at 11:00 may marathon bombing survivor's organization funding groundbreaking research.

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weekend including when the sun returns, friday starting at 4: ben: thanksgiving doesn't just mean turkey. it is all jc: highlights and scores, plus see which sweatshirts he is going to wear. that is the salute to thanksgiving heroes next and then at 11:30 right here. ben: it was red. i'm not going to say anything else. jc: zip it. but you -- anchor: yes.

travel. showers are moving through. i do have concerns overnight for black friday shoppers. it is going to be cool. jc: people are raring to go. ben: it will be icy. be careful.

what to join us as we salute our thanksgiving heroes. here is mike lynch. mike: hi everybody, a very happy thanksgiving. we're thrilled to be sharing part of this very special day with all of you. our first hoodie tonight is from barnstable high school in honor of their girls volleyball team which won another state title this fall an incomparable 18th , state championship. congratulations to the ladies into your coach tom turco as , well. we kickoff our football coverage in woburn where the great rocky nelson coached his final game. rocky has had many championship teams and influenced countless young men and very few can match the passion of rock he a pregame speech. >> this is not about me, it is