it's thursday afternoon and i'm brian taff. >> and i'm sharrie williams, the big story is the first anniversary of amtrak train 188, eight people died and more than 200 others were hurt when the train went off the rail. the train was traveling 106 miles per hour. more than twice the speed limit. today the victims, witnesses and city leaders and amtrak officials are all paying tribute to people who lives were altered beyond measure that day. john rawlins is live now. that was chaos and tonight it is certain to be an emotional vigil. >> reporter: it was 9:23 when the train derailed. there will be a vigil to remember the anniversary. the cause of this crash remains undetermined. we know what happened. the train was going too fast for conditions but the why is still unclear. >> a year ago tonight amtrak 188 flew off the frankford curve and neighbors recalled the all hands on deck efforts by residents and first responders. >> i have never witnessed anything like that before and i hope i never do. >> serious train accidents are rare and this one was bad. the locomotive was traveling price the speed o

wednesday night and rick is off and brian taff is joining us. the big story is the latest twist on the race for the white house. >> lets go live to columbus, ohio where john kasich is expected to address his supporters. the governor only one a single primary and it was right there in his home state of ohio. if you want to watch his announcement in full we are streaming it live on 6abc.com and our 6 abc app. >> with warm herb weather on the way trenton police say they are beefing up foot patrols all trying to cut back on violence and crimes. nora muchanic is live. >> reporter: there are several shootings in the last week or so including the murder of a 16-year-old girl by another teenager, police say it's time for everyone to get on board and stop the violence. it's astonishing and unsettling to me and other law abiding citizens that our young people can be so brutal. >> moved by the recent shootings including the homicide of a 16-year-old girl. mayor darius announces an early activation of the summer initiative. stepped up police controls in

7 o'clock and it's hosted by none other than these best of our class here, sharrie williams and brian taffey tell me these students are nothing short of brilliant so there you go, you got to tune in on june 11th to meet all of them, more than 200 valedictorians. had to be some experience you guys. >> yes, just to be in the room with all those smart young kids. >> it does make you re-evaluate everything you've done with your life. these kids are incredible. we were proud to be there this morning. >> it's a great way to highlight who they are and their accomplishments. >> a great 6abc tradition for many years that continues once again. >> alicia, thanks for the shout-out too. >>> time for the accuweather forecast. >> i can tell you from having been outside today taping that it's awfully windy adam. >> yes, and that wind has been around for a good 24 hours now but that wind protected us last night from seeing frost because it mixed up the atmosphere but that wind shaking the camera still just a little bit. sky6 live overlooking center city. we've got a lot of blue upstairs, a lot of sunshine

. >>> hello again, rick is off tonight and brian taff joins us. >>> and then there was one.n kasich just suspended his presidential campaign leaving donald trump as the only candidate seeking the republican nom fashion for president. and a crash between a police cruiser and a car sends a person to the hospital and drones are not just for play, one chester county school is using them to enhance their curriculum and we'll show you how. >>> now, the details we knew the indiana primaries have the potential to be make or break for several campaigns, the final hurdle in donald trump's road to the nomination was cleared moments ago when john kasich suspended his campaign. >> as i suspend my campaign today, i have renewed faith. deeper final that the lord will show me the way forward -- and fulfill -- >> that was john kasich bowing out of the race a few moments ago. the current ohio governor made the final decision to suspend the campaign minutes before he was set to board the plane for an event in virginia. donald trump is now the presumptive nominee for president. that will not be

finding an affective repellant is at 6abc.com. >>> and that will do it for "action news" at 4:00, for brian taffalicia vitarelli, cecily tynan and adam joseph i'm sharrie williams, join me along with brian and ducis rogers tonight and every night for a full hour of "action news" tonight at 10:00. >> now here are rick williams and monica malpass with a look at what is next at 5:00. >> thank you and coming up next on "action news" at 5:00, become headed to trial. now we are waiting to hear from his defense team after a judge decided the legendry comedian will face felony sex charges. >>> and a man has turned himself in after a deadly early morning hit and run in northeast philadelphia. >>> we are telling you about it all day long, our daisy days fundraiser continues. we are looking forward to hearing from you. you don't let anything keep you sidelined. that's why you drink ensure. with 9 grams of protein and 26 vitamins and minerals. for the strength and energy to get back to doing... ...what you love. ensure. always be you. >>> "action news" delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apod

it's tuesday night and rick is off and brian taff joins us. we have two big stories. a violent confrontation that put two school officers in the hospital. >> new at 5:00, "action news's" walter perez is live outside of northeast detectives. >> reporter: officials here from northeast detectives say they have cell phone video of this fight it's still unclear if the high school students were also involved in the beating of the the school police officers. they are hoping for the public's help. >> he watched the whole thing up fold outside of his pizza shop at cotman and caster. >> tried to break the fight but too many guys were in there. i went inside and called 99. >> farook then says what started as a fist fight with students at northeast high school ended as a melee. officer as rived to break up the fight two unidentified adult males jumped in and started beating on the officers and then the two officers were left in need of medical assistance. >> one officer has a broken jaw and bruising. >> we'll work with northeast detectives to get witnesses and find them. >> so fa

i'm nydia han, channel 6 "action news." >> that will do it for "action news" at 4:00, for brian taff sharrie williams, join us tonight ever every night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl 17. >>> here are rick williams and monica malpass with a look at what is next at 5:00. >>> coming up next at 5:00, new details from the ntsb about last year's derailment in port richmond, the claims they are laying on the engineer. >>> and new at 5:00, the man accused of running an illegal side business outs of his own store front. >>> three dogs are rescued by the burlington animal shelter helping to turn their lives around. i'm nora muchanic i'll have that story coming up. >>> "action news" delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, meteorologist, cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >>> a former lehigh valley substitute teacher is facing a sexual assault charge accused of having sex with a 17-year-old boy. according to police they were spotted in the act inside a cemetery. and they were not the first ones to be caught. tuesday night and the big story on "act

that will do it for "action news" at 4:00, for sharrie williams and alicia vitarelli i'm brian taff.e you'll join me tonight and every night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl 17. >> now here is monica malpass and rick williams with' look ahead. >> coming up next on "action news" at 5:00, a chester county man is facing murder charges. accused of shooting and killing his own girlfriend and cell phone recorded audio of the entire incident and a sexting investigation is underway at a local middle school after four students shared an illicit photo of their classmate. >>> and more on the investigation in the death of prince, a document that describes a meeting between the icon and a doctor the day before his death. pat toomey started his career as an investment banker. then, a wall street wheeler-dealer overseeing stock trades in new york, london and tokyo. next, toomey moved to hong kong to work with wealthy chinese investors. in the senate, it's no surprise toomey's been siding with wall street. voting to allow banks to continue making the risky investments that wrecked ou

"action news" continues with meteorologist, adam joseph, alicia vitarelli, sharrie williams and brian tafft's 4:30 and "action news" continues with word that you could be going to see a movie or show at nutter theater. we'll explain. >>> plus new video show what's police say is a burglar caught on camera and wanted for several crimes in burlington county. >> and these dads are dancing into internet fame. we have the story behind the smooth moves. >>> a reading police officer turned himself in to face jim nal charges, it stems from an altercation caught on video. he is accused of turning violent after a traffic stop last month. but his lawyers have a different story today. gray hall is live in reading with the details on this. >> reporter: hi brian, well the officer's attorney is asking the public to be patient and let this case play out in court. despite the video the lawyer is confident that his client will be vindicated. police officer, jesus santiago dejesus had no comment leaving court. he is charged with fabricatinin evidence. his attorney plans to fight the char charges. >> once the

it's tuesday night and rick is off and brian taff joins us. we have two big stories. a violent confrontation that put two school officers in the hospital. >> new at 5:00, "action news's" walter perez is live outside of northeast detectives. >> reporter: officials here from northeast detectives say they have cell phone video of this fight it's still unclear if the gh

abc world news is next on channel 6 and "action news" continues at 10:00 on phl 17 with brian taff, sharrieliams, adam joseph and ducis rogers. and join us for a special report at 11:00 here on channel 6. we look at a new device that promises to get rid of cellulite. here is erin o'hearn with a preview. >> reporter: diet and exercise weapon fix it but a break through device may treat a once untreatable problem. >> this could let women avoid the recurrence of cellulite for decades. >> it could give women the freedom to wear the short shorts. >>> for cecily tynan and ducis rogers i'm jim gardner, we hope you'll join us for "action news" at 11:00. >>> tonight, breaking news as we come on. john kasich drops out. donald trump is now the last man standing. also tonight, the new poll numbers. if the election were held right now, who wins? donald trump or hillary clinton? >>> also dropping, an entire city on fire. a state of emergency in effect at this hour. hundreds of homes destroyed. >>> breaking news in the deadly workplace shooting today. a former employee armed, walking in. what he shouted an

and "action news" continues at 10:00 on phl 17 with brian taff, sharrie williams, adam joseph and ducis rogers. and then please join us for a special troubleshooters report here at 11:00 on channel 6. nydia han has an extreme case of a home construction project gone all wrong. >> a local family is trying to transform this historic church into a home but they could use some divine invention and this has turned into a money pit after the family claims their original contractor walked off the job. the $300,000 mistake coming up on "action news" at 11:00. >>> for the entire "action news" team i'm jim gardner, we hope you'll join us for "action news" at 11:00. >>> tonight, the deadly train crash. the mystery revealed. authorities now revealing what happened with the conductor on that amtrak train. crashing at more than 100 miles per hour, killing eight, injuring hundreds. >>> the new demand involving the tsa tonight. after passengers revolt. three-hour waits, missing flights. forced to sleep in airports. and just now, the senator calling for the head of the tsa to resign if it's not fixed be

"action news" continues at 10:00 on phl 17 with brian taff, sharrie williams, adam joseph and ducis rogers. and then please join us for "action news" at 11:00 here on channel 6. for cecily tynan, adam joseph, jeff skversky, ducis rogers and the entire "action news" team i'm jim gardner, we hope you'll join us at 11:00. winners are showing up all over pennsylvania. and with more than 500,000 winners of match 6, cash 5, and treasure hunt every single week, that's not a big surprise. winners, winners everywhere! play today! >>> as we come on, we have just learned an ef-4 tornado, winds up to 180 miles per hour, a half-mile wide, on the ground for 90 minutes. also tonight, the school children sheltering in place. and passengers at the airport held in garage tunnels amid new watches and warnings at this hour. >>> also breaking tonight, the stunning new images from the nypd moments ago. the deadly shooting. a man opening fire at a concert in new york city. several hit. >>> the race for the white house tonight. donald trump hits the magic number. what he needs to lock in the nomination. also toni

and "action news" continues at 10:00 on phl 17 with brian taff and sharrie williams and ducis rogers and please join us for "action news at 11:00. >>> tonight, the urgent meeting, as passengers revolt. three-hour lines. passengers missing their flights. late today, the airlines venting their anger too over the tsa. the senator calling for the head of the tsa to be fired if he doesn't fix it in days. >>> the rush hour attack in new york city. the knife-wielding man not far from times square. tourists right there. police opening fire. >>> donald trump's money. what he says he made last year, and how. and late today, his list of choices for the supreme court. >>> and breaking news, the reversal between donald trump and hillary clinton. >>> the whisper revealed. for the first time, o.j. simpson's defense attorney robert shapiro speaks out about that moment.

and "action news" continues at 10:00 on phl 17 with brian taff, sharrie williams, adam joseph and ducisrogers. and then please join us for a special report at 11:00 on channel 6. here is erin o'hearn with a preview. >> rock climbing and splashing through creeks and using logs and balance beams. the new preschool is the great outdoors. >> it provides the space and freedom for kids to explore outdoors. >> children that are enrolled spend the majority of their days outside regardless of the weather conditions. why parents and teachers think this is key for children thriving physically and academically. >>> i'm jim gardner we hope you'll join us for "action news" at 11:00. >>> breaking news tonight. the deadly explosion in the u.s., now ruled a criminal act. >> get out of here! please, get out of here. >> 15 people killed in the plant explosion. dozens of homes destroyed. and tonight, authorities now ruling it was intentional. the new reward just issued. >>> the deadly knife attack at an american mall. the man crashing into a store, slashing victims at random. tonight, inside the moments of

with brian taff, sharrie williams, adam joseph and ducis rogers. and then please join us for a special report on channel 6. the troubleshooters are on the hunt of a medical mistake. >> this is don from south philadelphia, he is battling a brain tumor and he came to me because he was battling a huge hospital bill for treatment. we'll have results and how you can get help with surprise bills. >>> and for cecily tynan and ducis rogers, oh birthday boy ducis rogers. and the entire "action news" team i'm jim gardner, we hope you'll join us for "action news" at 11:00. >>> tonight, several breaking stories. the voting under way in indiana. will donald trump deliver his final knockout? and what trump said about ted cruz's father. the jfk says yags. and this mysterious photo. our reporter, one-on-one with ted cruz's father, outraged tonight. >>> the horror playing out on a city bus, hijacked today. and tonight, police now pouring over this disturbing video. the bus driver attacked, passengers fleeing. the armed suspect taking off behind the wheel, and then

"action news" continues at 10:00 on phl 17 with brian taff, sharrie williams and ducis rogers. and please join us for "action news" at 11:00 here on channel 6. for the entire "action news" team i'm jim gardner. we hope you'll join us at 11:00. . >>> tonight, the high stakes meeting. who's the boss? donald trump or paul ryan? new details coming in from inside their face to mace meeting. what both said afterward. plus trump tonight, and what he's now saying about his proposed muslim ban. >>> late today, the two officers now suspended after this moment. a chase, the driver crawling out of the car. and what happened next. was it excessive force? >>> outrage tonight. george zimmerman now selling the gun he used to kill trayvon martin. just a short time ago, putting it back on the auction block. >>> breaking developments about the two boys lost at sea and that iphone found on their boat. >>> and the new statement just in tonight from joan rivers' daughter about her mother's death.

"action news" continues at 10:00 on phl 17 with brian taff and sharrie williams and ducis rogers, and please join us for a special report here at 11:00 on channel 6. coming up at 11:00 a startup company could be a win win situation for businesses and working moms. here is nydia han with a preview. >> reporter: this could revolutionize the way we work, a simple but brilliant startup that could give all parents the ability and flexibility to remain in their careers but take all the time they want for their families, how it works and how you can get involved. on "action news" at 11:00. >>> for cecily tynan, ducis rogers and the entire "action news" team, i'm jim gardner. we hope you'll join us at 11:00. >>> tonight, the bill cosby bombshell. the judge says the first criminal trial will now move forward. the accuser says he told her to drink wine and take herbal medication before the alleged assault. his defense attorney shouting in court. >>> the threats onboard today. two passenger jets, one of them escorted by f-16s, s.w.a.t. teams racing onboard, when the plane lands. >>> breaking new

"action news" continues at 10:00 on phl 17 with brian taff, sharrie williams, ducis rogers and adam joseph. and please join us for "action news" at 11:00. for cecily tynan and ducis rogers, i'm jim gardner we hope you'll join us at 11:00. >>> just as we come on tonight, as millions now travel, the tropical storm warning just issued. will it hit the coast this holiday? >>> also tonight, the other system. severe storms across several states at this hour. two dead, several others missing. swept away in the flash floods. >>> also at this hour, the heavy security tonight. hundreds of protesters gathering with donald trump near the u.s./mexico border. the motorcade barreling through a police barricade. and tonight, trump suddenly pulling his offer to debate bernie sanders. sanders firing back moments ago. >>> the deadly police confrontation, under investigation. the officer jumping on the hood, firing through the windshield. >>> the air scare. the passenger jet. the engine going up in flames. hundreds of passengers rushing from the plane. >>> the new headline tonight about cancer and your cell

for sharrie williams alicia vitarelli and adam joseph i'm brian taff.oin me along with sharrie adam and ducis rodgers tonight and every night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl17. >> here are rick williams and monica malpass with a look ahead at what's coming up at 5:00. >> coming up following breaking news out of berks county where a school bus crash sent more than a dozen children to the hospital. >>> another disaster averted in atlantic city. the nearly $2 million payment that's keeping the cash strapped cit city a float for n. >> jerry sandusky back in court. the argument from his lawyers in an attempt to get his sexual abuse conviction thrown out. >> ♪ >> "action news." delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, meteorologist cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >> ♪ >> it is 5 o'clock. we are following breaking news out of berks county. more than a dozen students are in the hospital right now after a crash between their school bus and a car. >> the accident happened around 2:30 this afternoon in spring towns

and "action news" continues at 10:00 on phl 17 with brian taff, sharrie williams, adam joseph and ducis rogers and then please join us for a special report at 11:00 here on channel 6. the "action news" troubleshooters are on a case of a never ending contract signed by a customer with a disability. >> the sister of a man with a disability reached out to the troubleshooters, she was alarmed when she could not get a company to cancel their bill when he moved. >> it just kept going. >> the "action news" troubleshooters respond and get results. tonight on channel 6 "action news" at 11:00. >>> for the entire "action news" team i'm jim gardner we hope you'll joined us for "action news" at 11:00. >>> several breaking stories as we come on. a state of emergency just declared. another tornado touching down late today. the pictures coming in now, as the tornado emergency now turns deadly. >> oh, my god. >> more than 20 reported twisters across seven states. homes destroyed. >> that's a tree! >> the new warnings right now for millions as we're on the air. >>> also breaking, the battleground bombshe

and we continue "action news" at 10:00 with brian taff, and ducis rogers. and join us here tonight at 11:00 on channel 6. i'm jim gardner we hope you'll join us for "action news" at 11:00. >>> tonight, breaking developments in the child and the gorilla. what the cincinnati police have just now revealed. after that 3-year-old boy falls, the gorilla then shot and killed. investigators now say they are reviewing the actions of the parents. >>> also breaking tonight, the deadly rampage. police talking just a short time ago, after the young army sergeant opens fire. multiple victims. they now say 212 rounds. >>> donald trump's promise of millions for veterans. was it kept? tonight, he makes his case and then takes aim with the cameras rolling. >>> the school bus scare, crashing down a 30-foot embankment. the children trapped. >> the bus just crashed into a house. >>> and caught in the act. what three women say they witnessed in a suburban american restaurant. tonight, what this man is accused of doing to h

for sharrie williams alicia vitarelli and adam joseph i'm brian taff.ight for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl17. >> now here are rick williams and monica malpass with a look at what's ahead at 5:00 hi guys. >> we're following developing news out of maryland. a suspected gunman is in custody now accused in a string of three deadly shootings. >>> plus, the search is on for a hit and run suspect after this deadly crash this morning in south jersey. >> and we'll take you inside the pomp and circumstance this morning in north philadelphia at temple university's largest graduating class ever received their diplomas. those stories and another check of that dreary but improving accuweather forecast coming up next at 5:00. >> we're hopeful. [ soft music ] e.t. phone home. when you find something you love, you can never get enough of it. change the way you experience tv with xfinity x1. ly. >> ♪ >> "action news." delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, meteorologist cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >> ♪ >> developing

. >> reporter: i'm brian taff, a local man's concerns over isis sent him on a path that ended him behind bars. >> they were sending me stuff i had no doubt they were engaged in isis in syria. >> their ability to affect the minds of young people throughout the world is unprecedented. >> how did the car salesman from delaware get connected with isis and how are they battling with a growing threat. we discussion it tonight on "action news" at 11:00. >>> all right on the weather front now, it's a wonderful way to end the work week but it won't last long, get out and enjoy it because the weekend won't be as nice. to get the latest from melissa magee outside on the terrace with the accuweather forecast. the changing accuweather forecast. >> of course it will change once again as we head into the weekend, get out and bask in the sunshine today and right now we are on the right track and headed in the right direction, yesterday it was in the 70s but if you go back to sunday, very cool with a high of just 59, monday and tuesday and wednesday, yesterday a high of 73 and right now in philadelphia,

. >>> world news is next on channel 6 and "action news" continues at 10:00 on phl 17 with brian taff, sharrie williams, adam joseph and ducis rogers. and please join us for a special consumer report here on channel 6 at 11:00. the chip credit cards are suppose to provide consumers with extra security but "action news" found a problem with this new way to pay. >> reporter: if you look in your wallet you probably have at least one of these, a chip card, to use it you are suppose to insert it like this and not swipe. so why can't do that at a number of major retailers, what does it mean for your security. i can tell you this it's not good. what you need to go to protect your identity and wallet. >>> for cecily tynan and ducis rogers and the entire "action news" team. i'm jim gardner we hope you'll join us at 11:00. >>> breaking news tonight. the toxic inferno. a major american city battling exploding fireballs, dangerous smoke and flames. thousands were told to shelter in place. we're on the scene tonight. >>> and the state of emergency north of the border. the stunning new images coming

expected to be released in 2018. >> great idea. >>> that will do it for "action news at 4:00 now for brian taffily tynan, adam joseph, i'm sharrie williams. be sure to join me along with brian adam and ducis rodgers tonight and every night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl17. >> in the meantime rick williams and monica malpass standing by with "action news" at 5:00 hi guys. >> hi. coming up next at 5:00 an escaped inmate back in custody nearly a week after his escape from a new jersey prison. how the intense and manhunt came to a swift end on the side of a busy roadway. >>> plus waiting for a winner. the single lucky ticket sold in our area that is worth 429 million bucks. >> and we're learning new information about the alleged gunman in a deadly shooting spree outside of washington, d.c. on the day of his first court appearance. those stories and much more are coming up next on "action news" at 5:00. >> ♪ >> "action news." delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, rick williams, cecily tynan and monica malpass. >> ♪ >> it is 5 o'clock and we are following breakin

it's friday afternoon, i'm brian taff. >> and i'm sharrie williams. the big story on "action news" is the teen shot and can killed in wilmington he's the second student from the same school killed in just a matter of weeks. vernon odom is live. you spoke with the boy's father today. >> reporter: i did, sharrie, but first good evening to you and brian. tonight sources tell me the police do have the name of a suspect in this case and they're looking for him at this hour as a father grieves. >> happy all the time. >> reporter: brad wingo ponders the loss of his 15-year-old son brandon. the high school freshman was gunned down yesterday just blocks from his school right after dismissal time by assailant who remains at large at this hour. his father told me his growth as a ball player got him promoted to the varsity team at mid season. his father says he has no idea why brandon was targeted for murder three shots to the head. >> it's bad. the city is terrible. there's a $10,000 reward outism there were many witnesses police say a lone gunman they say fled

brian taff has a look at the device.is will revolutionize how veterinarians treat injuries in the future. dr. dean richardson explained how the machine works on one of the horses that resides there. she is 9-year-old, a blindfold is put on the horse so is not to speak her. the machine takes hundreds of x-ray images to create one 3d image in less than a minute all while the horse is standing without the need for anesthesia which is less risk for the animal. this will change how veterinarians understand the equine body. >>> anytime you can see something in three dimensions you'll understand it much more completely than trying to put together a three dimensional image in your mind with a number of two mentionerral -- dimensional images. >> reporter: it will help with more than treating injuries after they happen. >>> it will make a difference in not only treating horse, but prevent injury by identifying early injury. >> reporter: the dr. stresses that the machine is in development but it could be a game changer in the lucra

and "action news" anchor brian taff emceed the event tonight.c president and general manager was there to lend his support tonight. >>> some residents of the ronald mcdonald house in camden have a very special room that can help them recuperate. nascar driver martin truex, jr. helped them build this new building. and the ronald >> extra-inning drama in atlanta tonight. >> we're in the middle of may, and this team is still doing well. >> yes, it is. >> another month or so you and are surprised? >> yeah. you're not apparently. night games is all the phillies play tonight. making the hearts pound again in atlanta. and the 10-game road trip and a 1-0 lead. and then galvis, and 3-0 phills. and bases loaded, and bases unloaded. and gordan beckham clears with a double, tied at 4-4. giving up 4 runs in 6-plus innings. and tied, bases loaded for rupp and he does his job. the phillies win 7-4, finishing the trip at 5-5. >> we're glad to go home. we don't ever quit. a 4-run lead and a scuffle in the seventh inning and we came back and got 'em. you know, it

and "action news" anchor brian taff emceed the event tonight.abc president and general manager was there to lend his support tonight. >>> some residents of the ronald mcdonald house in camden have a very special room that can help them recuperate. nascar driver martin truex, jr. helped them build this new building. and the ronald mcdonald house helps children getting treatment stay close to the hospital and their families. (man) hmm. what do you think? ♪ (stranger) good mornin'! ♪ (store p.a.) attention shoppers, there's a lost couple in the men's department. (vo) there's a great big un-khaki world out there. explore it in a subaru crosstrek. love. it's what makes a subaru, a subaru. >> extra-inning drama in atlanta tonight. >> we're in the middle of may, and this team is still doing well. >> yes, it is. >> another month or so you and are surprised? >> yeah. you're not apparently. night games is all the phillies play tonight. making the hearts pound again in atlanta. and the 10-game road trip and a 1-0 lead. and then galvis, and 3-0 phills. and

"action news" continues at 10:00 on phl17 with brian taff, sharrie williams adam joseph and ducis rodgersand then we would like you to join us for a special report, an "action news" investigation on channel6. wendy salts plan has th saltzmay of a local family fighting to get their child back. >> reporter: a three month old infant ripped from his parents home. local doctors say he suffered nearly two dozen fractures while in their care. >> he had multiple fractures all throughout his body. from the ribs to the fingers. i was baffled because i didn't understand how he could have so many fractures. >> reporter: could can a rare genetic disorder combined with a common nutrient deficiency from nursing be to blame? don't miss my exclusive investigation the fight for caesar tonight at 11:00. >> and for cecily tynan, ducis rodgers and the entire "action news" team, i'm jim gardner. we lope you'l hope you'll join r "action news at 11:00. >> ♪ >>> tonight, the deadly shooting spree. we're on the scene right now. 24 hours of terror. across three cities. the dramatic takedown, ramming into his car. a

"action news" continues at 10:00 on phl17 with brian taff sharrie williams adam joseph and ducis rodgers please join us for a special report at 11:00 here on channel six. they are your neighborhoods being overrun by trash. investigative reporter wendy saltzman tracks down some of the illegal dumpers responsible for the mess. >> reporter: junk garbage and debris cluttering our streets and where you live. a blight to our community. "action news" investigates the hot spots where vacant lots are becoming illegal dumping grounds and you're paying to clean it up. now we're tracking down those dumpers caught on camera. don't miss my exclusive investigation illegal dumping grounds on "action news tonight at 11:00. >> and for cecily tynan, ducis rodgers and the entire "action news" team, i'm jim gardner. we hope you'll join us for "action news at 11:00. >> ♪ pat toomey started his career as an investment banker. then, a wall street wheeler-dealer overseeing stock trades in new york, london and tokyo. next, toomey moved to hong kong to work with wealthy chinese investors. in the senate, it's no su

"action news" continues at 10:00 on phl17 with brian taff sharrie williams adam joseph and ducis rodgers then please join us for app special health check report at 11:00 here on channel6. here is ali gorman with a preview. >> reporter: it's the message in several new weight loss books. eat more fat if you want to lose weight and have more energy. i'll explain what this means and how it can help you tonight on "action news" at 11:00. >> look forward to that. cecily tynan ducis rodgers and the entire "action news" team i'm jim gardner. we hope you'll join us at 11:00. >> ♪ than playing all about the bens with top prizes of a hundred grand? winning, ...on the spot. play all about the bens from the pennsylvania lottery, and you could win.... ...on the spot. keep on scratchin' >>> tonight, game over? donald trump says if he wins indiana, it's over. is he right? and carly fiorina falls off the stage at a ted cruz event. the uncomfortable moment. and what donald trump is now saying afterward. did anyone help her? >>> breaking news. the severe weather hitting right now. the ground stop at a majo

"action news" continues at 10:00 on phl with brian taff sharrie williams adam joseph and ducis rodgerss for "action news" at 11:00 here on channel6. for jim gardner meteorologist cecily tynan jeff skversky ducis rodgers the entire "action news" team, i'm rick williams. have a nice evening and hopefully we'll see you tonight at 11 o'clock. >> ♪ >>> tonight, on this memorial day, dangerous weather and deadly floods. evacuations under way. rivers still rising. already six lives lost. plus, the remnants of tropical storm bonnie kicking up dangerous surf on the coered an. did they go too far? plus, new details about how the boy ended up face to face with the 400-pound silverback. >>> breaking news. gunmen identified. new reports about that shooter in the violent neighborhood spree and his military service. >>> shark attacks. terrifying encounters off both coasts. a florida boy bitten and a california beach closed after a possible great white attack. why experts say this could be a

"action news" continues at 10:00 on phl17 with brian taff, sharrie williams, adam joseph and ducis rodgersen please join us for a special report at 11:00 here on channel6. ly philadelphia police say they are increasingly having to deal with the many tentacles of isis. we talked to the city's top counter terrorism officials who tell us about their fight against isis here. and we hear he from a delaware man who says with just a few clicks of the mouse, he is able to get in touch with the top isis leadership. a dialogue that landed him in hot water. tonight what police tell us about the isis influence here at home and the message within philadelphia's muslim community to counteract the road to radicalization. now for the entire "action news" team, i'm jim gardner. we hope you will join us for "action news" at 11:00. >> ♪ >>> tonight, breaking news, shots fired outside the white house. a suspect pulling out a gun. the white sox on lockdown. the vice president inside and was secured. the shooter taken down. we're on the scene tonight. >>> breaking developments in the crash of flight 804. was th

"action news" continues at 10:00 on phl17 with brian taff sharrie williams adam joseph and ducis rodgersthen please join us for a special report at 11:00 here on channel6. "action news" troubleshooter nydia han is helping you save money on your healthcare. >> reporter: many of you including bob the barber here tell me medical bills you have to pay are simply too high often more than you can afford. so tonight i've got good news. the "action news troubleshooters have discovered the one question there could save you hundreds even thousands of dollars on your healthcare. preventing pricey procedures tonight on channel6 "action news" at 11:00. >> ♪ >> and for the entire "action news" team i'm jim gardner. we hope you'll join us at 11 o'clock. >> ♪ >>> tonight, a bombshell and the uncovered tape. did donald trump pretend to be a media spokesperson to spin a story? you'll hear for yourself. >> what's your name again? >> jon miller. >> what was said on tape about madonna wanting to date him, and today why he says his taxes are "none of your business." >>> city on edge. first one, then a second

"action news" continues at 10:00 on phl17 with brian taff, sharrie williams, adam joseph and ducis rodgersen please join us for a special report at 11:00 here on channel6. "action news" investigator wendy saltzman looks into how you could be paying more at the register than you are supposed to. >> reporter: imagine being overcharged every time you check out. that's what one local man says happened to him at one popular store. >> out of seven items i bought that day four of them they were overcharging me. >> reporter: plus outer loop undercover cameras were rolling as inspectors conduct a price matching investigation. see the surprising results. don't miss this "action news" investigation overcharged at the checkout tonight at 11:00. >> and for cecily tynan ducis rodgers and the entire "action news" team, i'm jim gardner. we hope july joi you'll join ust 11:00. >> ♪ london and tokyo. next, toomey moved to hong kong to work with wealthy chinese investors. in the senate, it's no surprise toomey's been siding with wall street. voting to allow banks to continue making the risky investments that

. >>> brian taff joins us tonight with a special report. >> jim, isis has taken a firm foot hold in our national conversation but also taking a foot hold in the community. coming up how a delaware man wound up talking with top isis leaders and philadelphia police say the group's local influence is growing. >>> ducis rodgers with the phillies starting a week even series with the braves, in south philadelphia, when "action news" continues. >>> well, new information late today, smoke reportedly detected on board the doomed egyptair flight, shortly before disappeared from radar on route from paris to cairo, wednesday night. if true, that may indicate that mechanical failure or a fire, rather than a bomb. the new data was obtained by aviation hurled, human remains, a plane seat and luggage have now been found 5 miles from where the flight lost contact, over the mediterranean. >>> no terror group, including isis, has claimed responsibility for the crash, and some experts say that is a surprise, and notable prompting more uncertainty over the cause. one thing is for sure isis remains very much

"action news" continues at 10:00 on phl17 with brian taff sharrie williams adam joseph and ducis rodgersse join us for a special report at 11:00 here on channel6. nydia han has the must see video and a message from the driver who captured it. >> reporter: take a look at this dashcam video of an incredibly close call. now, the driver is okay but has a message for all drivers. get a dashcam for your car. and he isn't the only one with that advice. we'll show you some stunning examples of how dashcam video has helped others tonight on channel6 "action news" at 11:00. >> for cecily tynan ducis rodgers and the entire "action news" team, i'm jim gardner. we hope you'll join us at 11:00. >> ♪ >>> tonight, several breaking stories. the severe weather outbreak. 30 reported tornadoes already. tonight, millions bracing for more. the fire ignited. >> let's go! >> and the new watches just issued. >>> also breaking at this hour, the deadly plane crash. the plane barely visible in the water. and the other scare. there is late word of an emergency landing. a bird strike. the passenger jet from denver to

it's hosted by sharrie williams and brian taff who tell me these students are nothing short of brilliant. alicia vitarelli channel 6 "action news." >>> they are on their way. it's so nice to see. congratulations >>> we'll be right back. >>> another reminder there's a huge recall of frozen fruits and vegetables, 400 products sold under 40 different brand names. they were sold at target stores and trader joe's. they control prepared frozen foods that include frozen burittos and fried rice. go to 6abc.com for a full list of recalled products. >>> 6:50 sunday morning, female pilots who served during world war ii can be laid to rest at argue ton national secretary once again. a laurie voakd owe a lawyer, revoked their right to be buried there, more than 1,000 women joined the air force service pilot programs, 38 of them lost their lives serving the country. >>> four people were shot nearly one year ago and the gunman remains on the loose. one victim died. now his mother is hoping you can help to bring his killer to justice, here's rick williams with our crime fighters report. >> reporter: sta

for sharrie williams, cecily tynan and adam joseph, i'm brian taff.join us tonight and every night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl 17. now, here is rick williams and monica malpass. >> coming up next at 5:00, another bill is introduced in new jersey that aims to protect young children from being exposed to led in drinking water and a state department has issued a travel warning for americans. we'll have the details. and why cheating on your diet may actually be a good thing. he is relieved. coming up on "action news" at 5:00. >> oh boy. you scratch my back, i'll scratch yours. you know what it means. so does pat toomey. toomey got rich working on wall street. then he got elected and kept working, for wall street. voting to let banks continue their risky practices. and supporting huge tax breaks for millionaires, but higher taxes on working families. no wonder he's gotten millions from wall street. pat toomey. right for wall street. wrong for pennsylvania. senate majority pac is responsible for the content of this advertising. >>> "act

. >> that will do it for "action news" at 4:00, i'm brian taff.e you'll join me along with sharrie and adam for a new hour of "action news" at 10:00. >>> now here is rick williams and monica malpass with a look ahead at 5:00. coming up next at 5:00, cecily tynan son an outdoor adventure live at the philadelphia zoo. hi there. >> reporter: hi there, appropriate for the weather, we are talking about african manmales, this is an african-american hedgehog, they use the shines as a defense, but unlike porcupines, they don't lose their spines, they eat bugs and when they are hot they do thing like hibernation in hot weather, and primarily because there is no food and they can do that for up to six weeks, it's like what you want to do when have you no air conditioning in this heat. we'll be feeding the giraffes. back to you. >> very cute. nice gloves too. >>> "action news" delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, meteorologist, cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >>> new at 5:00, a scam alert in south jersey, police say there

i'm brian taff, hope you'll join me along with sharrie and adam joseph for a full hour of "action news0:00 on phl 17. now, here are rick williams and monica malpass with a look ahead at 9:00. >> hi there, coming up next on "action news" at 5:00, a west philadelphia high school has become a focus of a sexual assault investigation, leaving students there stunned and scared. and learning more about the bathroom fight, that left the delaware teenager dead. >>> and the showdown with the tsa and major airports around the country over the security wait times that seem to be getting longer and longer. we'll have the storeys next at 5:00. >>> "action news" delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, meteorologist, cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >>> it's crazy man. i don't expect anything like that. >> students in west philadelphia say they are shocked and stunned ovalgations of sexual assault right in their own school. tuesday night and the big story on "action news" is the investigation underway at sayer high school. >> police are paying close attention to video

. >> that is it for "action news" at 4:00, for brian taff, alicia vitarelli and melissa magee and adameph i'm sharrie williams. join me along with adam and ducis rogers every night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on ph almost 17. >>> rick williams is standing by with a look ahead tonight. >> coming up on "action news" at 5:00, our memorial weekend coverage continues, we are live down the shore where the beaches are getting more packed by the minute. and verizon workers are back to work as soon as next week. the deal reached with the company just this afternoon. those stories and other look at the holiday forecast. coming up next on "action news" at 5:00. you don't let anything keep you sidelined. that's why you drink ensure. with 9 grams of protein and 26 vitamins and minerals. for the strength and energy to get back to doing... ...what you love. ensure. always be you. >>> "action news" delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, meteorologist, cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >>> looking live outside we are just hours away from the unofficial sta

"action news" continues with meteorologist, adam joseph, alicia vitarelli, sharrie williams and brian taff. >>> 4:30 and "action news" continues. with a push to fight heroin addiction in a new jersey. >>> someone has a million dollar ticket in their hands. find out where it was sold. >>> and a reunion in big talkers, when a holocaust survivor meets the veteran that saved his life. >>> and a serial bank robber is under arrest thanks to one of her distinctive accessories and banks were not her only target. nora muchanic is outside of the hamilton township police department with the details. >> reporter: hi there sharrie. some designers may argue that you are not fully dressed unless you are carrying a purse, but this accused bank robber may have done herself some good if she left her bright colored pocketbook at home. it linked her to a series of bank robberies. >> that is her clutching her bright green purse, it gives new meaning to accessory to a crime. >> we did not recovery any money but we recovered the pocketbook she was carrying. it stuck out like a sore thumb. they say that soree rob

will do it for "action news" at 4:00, for sharrie williams, alicia vitarelli and adam joseph i'm brian taff, join us tonight and every night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl 17. "action news" at 5:00 is coming up next. >>> "action news" delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, meteorologist, cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >>> it is 5:00 and we are following developing news out is of bucks county tonight. a sunny field trip took a scary turn for a dozen middle schoolers, many needing help in today's heat. it is thursday night and the big story on "action news" is the heat related illness that sent part of a sixth grade class to local hospitals. ali gorman is at the hospital in langhorne where students are being evaluated now. >> we are told that seven students were taken to st. mary and i spoke with someone inside and we are told that the students are being evaluated but appear to be in good condition, here is what we know so far. sixth graders from william penn middle school went on a field trip to the trenton thunder baseball game. some chi

brian taff is running, too, good luck to all you guys, you can find a the double scan radar at 6abc.comeather. >>> other news, now 7:35 as people continue to mourn prince there are questions about future of the fortune he left behind. the list of potential heirs could be growing as the investigators look into the health scare he had before he died. eva pilgrim has more. >> reporter: new information about who stands to inherent prince' 300 million-dollar estate. his sister filed court documents acknowledging the superstar has heirs and identities and addresses that need to be determined. there's a seventh potential heir the granddaughter of a half brother who died years ago. this as we see images of prince' health scare days before he died. multiple emergency vehicles meeting prince' plane on the tarmac when it made the emergency landing in illinois. now law enforce. reportedly investigate if a doctor was on the plane and whether a doctor prescribed drugs for the star in recent weeks. sources telling abc news that prescription medication was found on prince and in his home after he died.

. >> that will do it for "action news at 4:00 for alicia vitarelli, brian taff and adam joseph, i'm sharrieh brian, adam and ducis rodgers tonight and every night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl17. >> now here's rick williams with a look at what's ahead at 5:00. hey, rick. >> hi there and thank you. hello everyone. coming up next on "action news" at 5:00 tonight we're following the latest on a fire at an american legion center in philadelphia. we'll have a live report from the ground coming up. >>> also, verizon workers are heading back to the job after six months of being on strike. >>> and we'll show you how people across the tri-state area honored fallen heroes on this memorial day 2016. those stories and much more coming up next at 5:00. >> ♪ spent more than 30 years in the public schools. we're retired, but we like to stay involved. you think he's going to learn to fly? we're just as busy now as in our teaching days. the same goes for a lot of the retired educators we know. let me see you all flap your wings, like you're penguins learning to fly. teaching is all about

for "action news at 4:00 for sharrie williams alicia vitarelli cecily tynan and adam joseph, i'm brian taffou'll join me along with sharrie adam ducis rodgers tonight and every night for a full hour of "action news at 10:00 on phl17. >> now here are rick williams and monica malpass with a look at what's ahead at 5 o'clock. hi, rick and monica. >> hi there. >> hi. >> coming up next at 5:00 police in camden county trying to find the driver who hit a little seven-year-old in the middle of the street leaving him clinging to life. >>> plus, a show of support today at city hall as the fight continues over philadelphia mayor jim kenney's proposed soda tax. >> latest in the search for the flight recorders five days after the mysterious crash of egyptair flight 804. those stories and much more coming your way next on "action news" at 5:00. >> ♪ great time for a shiny floor wax, no? not if you just put the finishing touches on your latest masterpiece. timing's important. comcast business knows that. that's why you can schedule an installation at a time that works for you. even late at night, or on th