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>> good morning good to see you, 5:00 a.m. thursday, april 16. breaking this morning. >> we learned overnight the two-year-old victim of a hit-and-run in the west kensington section has died. a car fire near the airport leads to grisly discovery a burned body and the police say the victim was no stranger to the law. unexpected news for marine out west. >> david murphy is off and we have karen rogers and matt pellman good morning. >> reporter: we're looking at satellite and radar, you can see
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the clouds, they are high, thin clouds and we'll get the sunshine filtering through. we'll see showers building in the south and west. the daytime today is dry get out there and enjoy it at 52 degrees. 43 in allentown. 49 in millville. 51 in trenton. but we're heading up to a nice high of 68 degrees. clouds and sunshine, it's going to be breezy at times later on tonight we're watching for a passing shower with a low of 54 degrees which isn't bad for this time of the year. we have a wet day coming up in the seven-day forecast, details on that in just a moment, matt. >> reporter: certainly a nice morning for the drive weather wise karen. you have to dodge all the problems going on in the roads. it was the overnight construction that gave us headaches on the vine street expressway. it's reopened now the police officers clearing out as we speak. travel moving once again in both
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directions. watch out for new patterns they set up they put up the concrete barriers. they will block the westbound side of the vine that's what's schedule. no problems on the schuylkill expressway, and i-95 is looking good in the great northeast. overnight construction cleared out of the way. i-95 not looking good in new castle county because of a fatal overnight accident involving a tractor-trailer that struck a car. the car burst into flames. the northbound lanes are closed in newark, old baltimore pike or pulaski highway are alternates. fatal accident in vineland, cumberland county closing new panther road. >> police say a hit and return in the west kensington section
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is a deadly event. the young victim dialed from his injuries overnight -- died from his injuries overnight. eva pilgrim is live at police headquarters with the very latest. >> reporter: good morning, tam a 2-year-old boy died overnight he was the victim of a hit-and-run monday. police are asking for your help torched the driver responsible. this is 2-year-old "action news" confirmed he passed away from the injuries he suffered from the hit-and-run. police are looking for the driver of a white infinity seen in surveillance video near the scene. they think the car has front end damage to the right headlight. little david was hit as he tried to cross master street with his mother 19-year-old josephine rivera. his mother was released from the hospital on tuesday. if you know who the driver is responsible for this, call
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philadelphia police, live at police headquarters, eva pilgrim channel 6 "action news." >> and new this morning, a driver was killed in a one car crash in bucks county overnight. this is brand new video just into our newsroom. it happened on route 413 and lower mountain road in buckingham township at 1:45. the driver lost control and slammed into a pole and ended up in the woods. the crash knocked out power to a number of residents in the area. new a pedestrian was struck and killed by a car in egg harbor township new jersey. this happened along 322 and english creek avenue before 10:30. police say the pedestrian was pronounced at the scene. the driver remained at that scene. we're learning more information built man whose body was found inside a burning car inside philadelphia international airport. this is what was left of the honda coupe on the 4700 block of for the mifflin road in
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southwest philadelphia yesterday afternoon. investigators found a gas can in the trunk of the car so they believe the fire was intentionally set. sources say the car was registered to someone in south philadelphia and added the victim had three prior arrests for being involved in chop shops. his identity has not been released. video from early this morning shows a remembrance ceremony near the site of the ferry sinking in south carolina. the south korean president wanted to meet with the families today but the relatives refused in protest of the handling of the sinking. a postal worker from florida is in federal custody. else in a a lot of trouble for piloting a small air craft on the west lawn of the capitol yesterday. he was delivering letters to every member of congress in order to draw attention to
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political corruption. capitol police had their guns drawn when they had the gyrocopter landed. the man getting into the no-fly zone has raised issues of national security. >> police turned independence mall into a giant simm later to be -- simulator to make an exercise real as possible, the test drill was to take out an active shooting and it is part of preparation for pope pope francis' visit next year. >> it's important that you're a training and our capabilities and equipment be on the cutting edge, i can assure you here in philadelphia they are. >> volunteers acted as victims in last night's exercise and officers dodged nonlethal
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bullets. >> time for accuweather, sounds like another great day. >> reporter: it's going to be nice, you won't see as much sunshine always yesterday because we have high, thin clouds, but it's a good one. storm tracker 6 live dowcial scan showing we're -- double scan showing we're dry through the area. high clouds up there currently but dry during the daytime, at least. let's go outside and see what it looks like, sky6 live hd looking live in hd in penns landing. no weather related problems as you head out the door. it feels good with the temperature at 52 degrees, the dewpoint is way down there 26 degrees because of that we have an enhanced fire risk through the area with the low humidity, the dry conditions and the light winds it's not a good combination. winds out of the northeast at 6 miles per hour. the barometer is rising at 34.41 with the high pressure in control. satellite and radar showing we have clouds that overspread the region but for the most partly they are high, thin clouds.
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we'll see sunshine mixing in but it will be a nice day. we'll see the showers dwodle in from the southwest -- building in from the southwest. that will hold off until later tonight. this is future tracker 6 at 8:00 a.m., a new model run showing us a handful of showers through the region. not everybody seeing them. a bit damp tomorrow morning at 10:00. showers on and off and maybe once again in the evening. if you have something to do outside, today is the day to get it done, tomorrow will be wet at times. let's take a look at what to expect with the high pressure today. today it's feeling good, 68 degrees, sunshine and high clouds. it's ten degrees cooler along the coastline. so a different story there. tomorrow, a weak front comes through. we get showers moving through. looking ahead, though, saturday we get sunshine, so some changes coming up in the seven-day forecast. looking at it now today clouds, sunshine mixing through the
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high, thin clouds, 68 degrees, a nice high this afternoon. later on tonight you get a spotty shower, tomorrow you get the showers on and off through the day. the first half of the day will be wetter than the afternoon. saturday it's warmer and nice with 76 degrees for the high. saturday is looking good. the sunday cooler, and 64 degrees but now looks dry on monday that's the real wet day. we'll see periods of rain, a high of 63, we could even take the temperatures down a little nudge as the forecast progresses. tuesday, lingering clouds, dry and 66. wednesday we're talking bright sunshine again 64 degrees, today, very nice, tomorrow a bit wet. >> gotcha. thanks karen. we have new video showing a tourist being swept away by a giant wave. she is okay thanks to quick-thinking tourists. a mechanical problem prompts a pilot in the u.s.
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military to take time out on the sand. >> reporter: traffic lookses good between camden and center city. we're not looking in vineland, newark durham road in bucks county. a lot of issues this morning after the break. >> we'll tell you about the slender model who caused an update on social media with her physic. details in the morning buzz. there's a place online where you always get more than you pay for. tjmaxx.com brands you love, at prices that work for you... anytime. maxx life! shop tjmaxx.com
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hey everyone, taking a live look at atlantic city sky6 live hd where it is 45 degrees right now, getting up to 64 in
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ac today closer to philadelphia getting up to 68 much like yesterday, not as much sun. 5:13, matt pellman it sounds like it's been a rough morning on the road. >> reporter: already a laundry list of problems. get out your pencil and write them down, let's talk about a spot that's not a problem first. 42 freeway. no overnight construction, the roads are dry and thinks are moving well. despite -- things are moving well. despite the fact we have dry roads we have problems, like in the vineland area, an overnight crash that ran into a pole and took down pierls. wires. it happened on east landis road at new panther road. tractor-trailer ran into a
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vehicle i-95 in delaware county. they are blocking the northbound lanes of i-95 near the newark toll plaza. use old baltimore pike or 40 pulaski highway. the commuter report brought to you by the waze app. check the speeds, 2 miles per hour approaching the closure point. you can check old baltimore pike and pulaski highway they are fine. they also the way -- that's the way to go instead. bucks county we have an issue including the horrible accident along durham road that's closed. the water main break is closing eagle road so sycamore gets you around that. >> we have dramatic video showing a huge wave rolling in from the atlantic ocean and sweeping a woman off the rocks. she was visiting the aaron
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islands she was dragged 50 feet and broke her ankle. she was pulled to safety. we have video of a 100-foot long super stallion chopper making an emergency landing after an oil leak. the helicopter was able to get back into the air and the marines went back to their base. the phillies began a 4 game series with the mets. the phillies have lost a season high four straight games. all the players wore 42 for jackie
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jackie robinson day. the sixers finished the season at 18-64. the sixers will be looking for a high pick when the results of a lottery draft are announced on may 19. >> it's 5:16. one airline is bringing back free beer and wine for flights overseas. new research shines the light on many who undergo eye surgery. >> reporter: we have high, thin clouds, and sunshine later on. details in the exclusive accuweather seven-day forecast coming up.
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>> the gallery mall in center city is set for a future makeover. it will feature 125 new stores to dine and entertain. the project is seeking $90 million in state and city funding. they needll
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happen in the next two years. >> reporter: i love to shop. >> reporter: and your husband will love it. we're moving fine in both directions on the walt whitman bridge. if you're using the washington crossing bridge that will shut down from 10:00 a.m. to noon for construction, during that two hour span stay on i-95 and the scutter falls bridge. this morning traffic is moving fine. looking good on mass transit no delays at this point. >> nothing wrong doing your civic duty to simulate the economy. 49 in philadelphia. we're dry during the day. we have a lot of clouds around, but they are high, thin clouds, i think you'll enjoy the sunshine too, the exclusive accuweather seven-day forecast today is a nice day sunshine arena clouds, high of 68. we're dry during the day. later on tonight you get a spotty shower and tomorrow we'll have showers especially the
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first half of the day tomorrow. 70 degrees is the high. it will not rain rain all day. it will be mild. warmer for the weekend 76. cooler on sunday, 76 to 64. looks like we're staying dry clouds increase through the day on sunday, monday is the wet day, periods of rain and high of 63 degrees, tam. >> thank you karen. there seems to be a government study for everything, including this, a third of women are spacing their children too close. cdc found the typical time is 2 1/2 years. many became pregnant within 18 months of the pregnancy. a new study finds millions of older americans are being pushed into gettingaracts
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removed. the test are done to approve that the patients are healthy enough for surgery. the tests are not needed. in fact all the tests are cost patient rs and medicare money. gas pricing could be on wait up soon. >> reporter: topping america's money, expect to dig deeper into the pockets after a spike in oil prices. >> reporter: oil jumped to $56 a barrel and it will drive up the cost of gasoline. ford's lighter aluminum design received the highest safety designation possible. >> it earned a five star rating overall. starting june 1, the skies will be friendlier on united
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international flights beer and wine for free will help things get friendly. three course meals will be free after facing increasing competition, all airlines already offer these perks. >> that's america's money, have a great day. >> we have new video of two deadly overnight crashes those stories coming up a5:30. >> "action news" confirmed this little boy struck by a car on monday has died. we'll get a live update at 5 coal 30:00 a.m. light and fit greek. with irresistible flavors like strawberry cheesecake never have 80 calories tasted so satisfying! light and fit greek. taste the power of satisfaction.
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>> hey everyone, watching "action news," 5:25, thursday morning, taking a live look at philadelphia international. 55 degrees on city avenue. look a plane is taking off. getting up to 68. not as nice as yesterday, but nice. high winds fueled the flames of this grass in wisconsin. the lack of rain and snow from the winter are causing extremely dry conditions. more than half of wisconsin is under an extreme fire danger. 35:25. the l.a. model who caused an instagram update with her pregnant but toned if physic.
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james was 8 pounds 6-ounce. she had regularly shown pictures like this one, look like she had a burger for lunch let alone was fully pregnant. she gained only 20 pounds through the pregnancy and lost about ten of them. given the baby was 8 pounds. >> a lot of doctors say you do need to gain weight during pregnancy to protect the baby. a tractor-trailer collides with the car leaving one dead spilling fuel all over i-95 in delaware. we're monitoring the investigation and the cleanup. >> we'll have more on the u.s. capitol copter, the pilot is in custody, but the stunt is raising security concerns, we'll talk about that.
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>> people in washington are being protected. snrmpleg good morning 5:30, april 16, david murphy is off. let's go over to karen rogers and matt pellman good morning. >> reporter: good morning, we have another nice day ahead. 52 degrees in philadelphia. you're up in the lower 40s in the lehigh valley. 43. 46 in reading. 52 in wilmington, upper 40s in millville. 49 and 51 in trenton. it's going to be cooler today along the coastline with that southeasterly flow and more of the marie influence. satellite and radar showing a whole lot of clouds, they are the high, thin clouds and we'll see sunshine filtering through. we have showers to the southwest. there will be a passing shower later on tonight.
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the daytime can is dry with a good amount of sunshine. 9:00 a.m., 56 degrees, noon, 63 we're warming up nicely by 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m., 65 coming down from a high of 65 degrees which will feel nice this afternoon. poll -- pollen is an issue the next couple of days. if you plan to be outside and enjoy the nice weather take the allergy medicine. get ready for the thin layer of yell dust we've seeing on the car the last few days. >> reporter: good morning karen, everything is open, you can get by in both directions watch out for the traffic patterns on the vine. tonight at midnight they are scheduled to block the westbound e

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