theaters, but you can watch it, without leaving your home, that is next up on "action news" this is norad satellite video of santa, and his reindeer, and now over the united states. this has been a very busy night for old saint nick, it is far from over.

and, for procrastinators there are still places you can go for that last minute present. it is wednesday night and the big story on "action news" tonight is christmas eve, 2014. we hope you and your family had a wonderful christmas day tomorrow. meteorologist melissa magee is standing by with a holiday forecast from accu weather but first "action news" reporter eva pilgrim is live on city avenue in wynfield in philadelphia, eva, what are options for folks who still to have complete their shopping list. >> reporter: well, jim if you air real procrastinator you do have some options left, there are still some stores that are opened, for you to pop into, you can see here, lot of these 24 hour pharmacies like this rite aide are here for these last minute holiday need. steady stream of people are moving in and out of stores, still opened around the delaware valley, at the mall. >> little last minute christmas shopping. >> reporter: for these siblings the the final rush

for presents have become an unofficial tradition, that is mostly about having fun. >> santa actually laid across the three of our laps, believe it or not, a christmas miracle. >> reporter: but time is now mostly out. once busy stores of the cherry hill mall have closed for the night and king of prussia many shoppers say waiting until the last possible hour paid off. >> i don't have a hard time getting here. >> not so bad, everybody shopped early. >> it is slow compared to other days but it was a bigger item that we sole. >> reporter: he said all that sparkles went flying out of the cases this year. sales are up over last year, one of those sales was to these newlywed. >> it is our first christmas as a married couple. >> yes. >> reporter: and, don decided to let his new wife open her new present up early. >> we have to do something special. >> sparkling is good. >> reporter: sparkle is always good, isn't it.

most of the people we are seeing coming in and out of this rite aide are getting things to wrap the present for the most part but if you do need to buy, a few gifts, there are some options in there. they have a perfume section and pretty good as seen on tv section here as well. we're live from wynfield eva pilgrim channel six "action news". >> thanks, eva. what about the christmas day forecast, lets go to meteorologist melissa magee. it has got to be better today. >> it will be. the bulk of the heavier rainfall we had earlier today is starting to lift off to the north and east but on storm tracker six live double scan radar we have a few more showers down across south injuries friday surf city down to cape may. we will widen out and show you storm tracker six live double scan 3-d and this is what we have to watch and few more renegade showers moving in western pennsylvania, and down through the ohio valley. this is what the actual cold front that will move through from the west to east direction. the temperatures, however in advance of that frontal

boundary moving through, very mile. philadelphia is 62 degrees. fifty-nine in allentown. lehigh valley. fifty-three in the poconos. in dover at this hour 63. beach have men at 50. these numbers will be pretty mild for christmas day as moisture moves on out and that is what we have the forecast covered for you for christmas. mild with some sunshine. wind gusting to 35 miles an hour with the temperature by the afternoon in the lower 50's. coming up we will look closer at the forecast for christmas day, track santa for you and all that coming up with the full, exclusive accu weather seven day, jim. >> lets check santa where he is right now. lets go back to the norad satellite last word santa is leaving portland, maine and is heading up to quebec, in canada. he will circle around and then come back to the mid western part of the you had, before he heads out to california, and then he will go into mexico and then out to the pacific rim and it has been a

extremely busy night the for santa claus throughout the the entire world. frustrations bowled over at the the king of prussia mall tonight and led to a chase where even a police car was stuck. upper merion police arrested a woman they say wreak havoc behind the wheel tonight. it started at valet stand from the seasons 52 restaurant at the mall just before 5:00 o'clock. authorities say that the woman hit a val wet her car and then fled. after several attempts to pull her over she crashed her car in a burger king parking lot, on swede road in whitpain township. a white marsh police vehicle was damage in the chase but the officer was not hurt. the the valet suffered head injuries and is being treated at paoli memorial hospital. a pedestrian was struck outside a church tonight in hammington, new jersey. police have not said whether the victim was attending services at saint anthony of padua catholic church on the 200 block of route 206. they are investigating the

circumstances. the mayor of berkley, missouri is calling for calm tonight. a small group of angry protesters gathered on a main street tonight, this comes in the wake of this morning's mala following a shooting of the black teenager by a white the police officer. but mayor theodore hoskins say this does not appear to be a case of police using excessive force. >> you can even compare this with ferguson, or the garner case in new york, this young man was shoplifting. when an officer came there, the video shows the thief pointed a gun. >> in fact, surveillance video seems to show that the teenager antonio martin pulling a gun on the unidentified cop. a firearm was found, in the street. the the mayor also says that unlike ferguson more than

half of the police officers in berkley are black. new york police continue to be on high alert, and authorities are investigating threats made against police since the shootings last weekend of two police officers, at least four people have been arrested over threats this week. funeral services for officer rafael ramos will be held saturday, with vice-president joe biden in attendance. meanwhile mercer county new jersey is paying tribute to the fallen, nypd blue, an executive order called for flags to fly at half staff through friday at all county facility. bucks county prosecutors have decided not to charge a high school guidance counselor over a facebook post that many took as a threat. thirty-seven year-old mary kate blankenberg wrote in regard to the die in outside the link a few weeks ago quote if my child cannot get to the eagles game due to protesters, i will personally shoot everyone of them, you have been warn, idiots.

at first she claim her child wrote the message. but prosecutors determined it was, in fact, she, and while inappropriate and ill advised quote unquote it was not criminal they say but she has been put on administrative leave from c.b. west high school. thousands of christians across the delaware and lehigh valleys gathered in prayer this christmas eve to give praise for the birth of jesus. >> ♪ >> music and song filled the cathedral basilica of saints peter and paul in philadelphia while parishioner filled pews for christmas eve services. in less than an hour archbishop charles chaput will celebrate midnight mass ushering in the holy day of christmas. pope francis celebrated late night christmas eve mass at st. peters basilica at the vatican witnessed by thousands of faithful catholics. in his homely the the pontiff said the world need tenderness

which is exemplified by the the birth of jesus. the the 78 year-old pontiff is set to deliver his traditional christmas day message to the city and to the world in just about six hours. in voorhees, new jersey tonight, the hope church was filled for tonight's family candle light services, popular services focuses on the spiritual light that jesus brought to christians and it reminded families not to mistaken the glitz trappings of the holiday for the the real meaning of christmas. ♪ >> familiar carols were part of the services in mt. airy presbyterian church. they were woven into the nine lessons of the service which tell the store of the birth of jesus. still to come on "action news" tonight an isis milestone against u.s. led coalition, also the the story going viral tonight, an american lab worker may have been exposed to the ebola

virus we will explain how this isn't the first security breach at a governmental site. they call it santa's wheels and it will mean so much for so many children in need. santa baby, we will explain what a pennsylvania happies doing with its christmas eve new borns, melissa. jim, moisture is starting to move on out but these temperatures are pretty mild for christmas eve, christmas day we are looking good dry but wind pick up. we will go over details with the accu weather forecast. jeff skversky with the eagles preparing for their last game of the season and beyond when ago news continues tonight.

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monitored for possible exposure to the ebola virus. it was in a sealed plate but it went into a lab, which

didn't have the the right level of, security. cdc labs came under fire earlier this year for improper handling of anthrax and other dangerous, materials. former president george hw bushies resting comfortably at a houston hospital tonight, after being admitted for shortness of breath last night. the 90 year-old bush was admitted as a precaution, and he is being kept for observation. president obama did send mr. bush wishes for a speedy recovery. isis militants have captured a jordanian pilot whose plane crashed in syria today. he is first coalition military member to fall in the hand of the islamic state, since the bombing campaign was launched against isis months ago. isis says it shot down the plane, u.s. military insists the plane was not shot down. after weeks of controversy, and confusion the movie the interview is out. sony released it this

afternoon. over 300 are bracing for a busy day tomorrow. >> you tell me you might have more tickets for the interview tomorrow. >> we're working on it. >> many theaters sold out, some are adding other shows, the fbi advised theaters to add extra security in case there were attempts to disrupt the showings. at one theater anybody bringing copy of the u.s. constitution will get free popcorn. philadelphia taxi companies are taking on u theber x with the federal lawsuit. combined group of 45 cab companies are alleging unfair competition because regulated taxis have to purchase medal ons and operate under state law. last month the philadelphia parking authority warned uber x drivers that they were driving illegally and find some of them. state regulators granted them an experimental two year license but does not apply to philadelphia uber is vowing to fight the lawsuit and as it says, defend the rights of riders and to have choice.

family in magnolia, new jersey got a surprise tonight from the man in red. there were lights and sirens on a decked out antique fire truck to deliver christmas presents to a special family. every year the the fire company adopts a family in need, that might not have much under the tree, just to make sure that they do, indeed, have a merry christmas. pennsylvania state representative jordan harris had something wonderful 30 pedal tonight, 140 free bicycles for youngsters in his district. they were handed out at fellowship hall in south philadelphia, the idea, of course to help reduce childhood obesity, pennsylvania is one of only three states where childhood obesity is on the rise. children were given tablets to bridge the digital divide. this time tomorrow night 100 youngsters in chester township will get the feel of their new bikes thanks to an

organization called santa's wheels. "action news" reporter sharrie williams has that story. >> reporter: was night before christmas and gifts still needed to be delivered. it doesens of bicycles are making their way under trees of families who could really use them, familiar lick lies roselynn burton who is raising her two great grandchildren. >> they are happy little girls but to see a gift like this being given to them, i'm quite sure that their smile will be even bigger. >> reporter: it is all part through a charity called santa's wheels founded by peg, and her brother. >> for me everyone of those bikes there is a face on that and on christmas morning they will come down, and, be so happen that i they have got a bike from santa they will feel loved. >> reporter: charity works with donors to come up with the bikes, and then they partner with the chester township police department to find families in need. >> it brings as you lot of joy to see them happy, crying. >> reporter: the the department then load the bikes on this large city truck and then it is off to deliver

them. part of the arrangement is kid have to be in bed when the bikes arrive, so the parents are waiting up for the special delivery. >> my grandson, day just, such a blessing, township cops are the best. i really appreciate them because i could not afford to get it. >> from door to door officers spread holiday cheer and brighten a family's home. >> i just want to say thank you. >> reporter: collecting and giving away bikes is actually an idea thought off during a moment of grief. founders of the santa's wills actually lost their mother to cancer on christmas day so giving back to others was a way to restore their own joy. >> i was looking to find that joy to put back into christmas again because it was sad. >> reporter: charity has been rolling strong seven years now, the smiles keep coming for these families and for those who started it all. >> i think my mother would be very proud in heaven looking down. >> reporter: in chester township sharrie williams for

channel six "action news". in tonight's health check it is the season to be jolly and it seems more people are this year. according to a new cnn poll, americans are experiencing their lowest levels of holiday stress in years. the poll suggest only 30 percent of the public said they are feeling a fair amount of stress, as they try to get everything ready for tomorrow. that is a steep decline from the 86 percent, who were stressed out in 2005. here is one of our most popular stories on our six abc social media pages tonight and easy to see why, the stork and sanity after team up for extra special deliveries, babies born at magee women's hospital in pittsburgh get dressed up in stockings and hand made caps if they are in the maternity ward on christmas. they are given cozy items as a keep sake. magee nurses have been organizing this for the last several years. and you can understand why it is, a popular item at six

abc.com. >> yes. and jim, we are track ago this moisture that is moving out and, conditions do improve for christmas day. we will talk about all of the details, storm tracker six live double scan radar. we do still have moisture overhead across toms river, in cape may but we see the bulk of that precipitation moving off to the north and east. there is one more batch we have to watch while you are sleeping but after that for christmas day we are looking good. we will show you picture outside action cam is outside earlier tonight looking at this home on lincoln drive there in west mt. airy, you can see it is lit up like a christmas tree. we have got lights galore on this christmas eve night as santa is getting closer and closer, and in fact we will be tracking his destination in a bit. currently outside in philadelphia it is very mild, 62 degrees in philadelphia trenton 62. up in allentown lehigh valley 59. upper 50's for reading and lancaster. dover 63, along the coast in

wildwood 55. fifty in beach haven. now wind are coming in out of the south out of that southerly direction and that is why it is so mile. december 24th they are sustain from 9 miles per hour in allentown to about 17 miles an hour in wilmington. the southerly wind are coming in advance of the cold front that has yet to move on through. once front sweeps through from the west to east direction these temperatures will fall throughout the day on christmas. satellite six with action radar show you that heavy rainfall we had earlier lifting off to the north and east. we're in philadelphia and pick up .82 inches of rain. you can see that moisture this is a cold front moving across western pennsylvania down through ohio valley. this will move from the west/east direction and once that occurs you can see we have more precipitation to track during the overnight hours. future tracker six showing you we have light rain around from the poconos down to philadelphia, wilmington, and dover, most of us will be in bed by then, 7:00 o'clock in the morning still a few more showers left over along

coastal new jersey but then those cloud will be breaking for sunshine as we go throughout the day on thursday. only issue once moisture moves out and sunshine returns the wind will be gusting on the back side. so we are tracking santa and his last destination, well, we have you covered with that. right now he is in new york and he is heading for lakewood, new york. ought have of those good boys and girls need to be in bed and asleep with the cookies and milk waiting for santa for christmas day we are saying merry christmas. sunshine, wind gusting to 35. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. temperatures in the lower 50's and 40's at 5:00 o'clock tomorrow. here's the seven day forecast we are dry tomorrow but watch out for those gusty win in at 53. on friday sunny and nice up to 50. saturday sunshine and cloud, still mild 54 degrees. on sunday cloud and mild at 50. late sunday into monday we will get cooler with temperatures then, jim back

down in the 40's so christmas day looking nice. >> have a great holiday. >> you too, thank you. we want to let you know about a big update to our six abc storm tracker app. several new features were added and they are available to down load from the apple and google play stores. you can new report your weather just tap icon matching your current conditions and as you see them, all so share a digital post card using a photo from your mobile device. select your favorite weather pic and share with your family and friend. make sure to update the app to get these great new features and if you don't, already have our family of six abc apps they are a great addition to any shiny new phone or tablet that may show up under the tree. in addition to the news app and storm tracker six app there is also the six abc alarm clock, six abc events and the watch abc app, they are all free for your apple or android device.

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eve's eagles/giants report with jeff skversky. >> it is a shame, there was so much built up thinking this game could mean something and now, not. everybody is thinking about next year. last december chip kelly joked nick foles would be eagles starting quarterback for the next 1,000 years but now after a season ending injury it doesn't sound like kelly is ready to commit to foles even for next year let alone the next 999. mark sanchez will start sunday's meaningless season final a begins the giants but the quarterback of the future question could linger, all off season. foles at 13 turnovers, before breaking his collar bone, kelly says he will reevaluate foles just like he does with everybody else. >> for me to stand here on wednesday, day before we're before christmas and i made a fully valuation at quarterback, is not fair to everybody. i will watch every single game

throw and decision that everybody made in every position before we make legitimate decisions. i don't think it is fair to any player to say that is not enough. let's sit down and make a decision on what we will do for the rest of the year. that is just not the way we do it. >> eagles have five guying together pro bowl but defensive end fletcher cox is not one of them. in fact cox says he is actually mad about it today. chip kelly says cox is their mvp. >> i think he is been our top player, you know, he has been nearly unblockable at times. he is a very disruptive force. >> it means a lot. i respect chip. everybody around in this facility and this whole organization. my job is to come in and eventually i can be the best i can be and be coachable every day. >> eagles are not in the holiday spirit, the sixers are singing christmas carols tonight, plus reminiscent of the stanford cal play,

laterals left ape right in the crazy bowl game finish. all this and more next.

first college bowl game outside north america since 1937 is so wild, ending is so insane you have to see this, to watch this finish in the bohamas bowl, over and over again. central michigan down 35, in

the fourth, they come back against western kentucky, no time left, final play down one score, central michigan qb, cooper ross to jesse crawl and watch the insanity. three laterals, six different players touched the ball, they go 57-yard, they score 34 straight points, unreal. they are down one. all they need is an extra point to force overtime, and they get greedy, they go for two and the win. they blow it. after all of that, central michigan loses to western kentucky, by one. they may be the worst team in the nba but sixth are are feeling jolly tonight. they have won back to back games for the first time. they are in such a festive mood we caught sixers singing christmas carols, listen. >> ♪ dash go through the the snow. ♪ >> you better watch out, you better not pout i'm telling you why. >> deck the halls with bows of

holy. >> rodolph the red-nosed reindeer, reindeer had a very shiny nose. >> look at frosty go. >> all right. that is the worst rendition of frosty the snow man. michael carter williams was good there, sipping, into it. >> go mcw. a group that men stores to the homeless, hosted an evening of food and friendship, the chosen 300 ministries, served up a holiday feast with the trimmings for dozens of people including many families, singers added their energy to the night and topped off with presents for the kid. jimmy kimmel live next on channel six followed by night line. "action news" continues, at 11:00 tomorrow night for "action news" i'm jim gardner have a great christmas day tomorrow. >> "action news" is sponsored in part by elkins chevrolet

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