our sharrie williams was in washington, d.c. last night. >> reporter: we're dressed up with plenty of places to go it's the presidential inauguration weekend. today we're a waiting the moment when donald trump will be sworn in as the next president of united states. of course, the inauguration weekend a big part of that, the traditions include inaugural balls and places to be. the new jersey state society hosted their gala, it was about food and fun, and celebrating the incoming president. >> enjoy each other and enjoy our differences. >> there's a lot of tension, and there's also hopefully' i hope the hope wins out. >> >> reporter: we heard that sentiment over and over again, no matter how people voted they are hopeful for the future of the country. this is one of the festivities happening in washington, d.c. i'm sharrie williams channel 6 "action news." >> joel embiid will not be a start at the nba all star game. embiid has been averaging 20 points per game, has the vote of the fans, but way behind in the players vote. the to

brian taff and sharrie williams are covering the events. set the scene for us at this hour -- >> reporter: well, good evening rick, we are live in washington, d.c. there is a mood, the atmosphere of anticipation, right behind us the capitol building on those steps donald trump will be sworn in in the matter of hours. final preparations are underway wherever you look and they are leaving no stone unturned in this city. we looked around much of washington, d.c. today and this was the scene a lot of places we saw public works crews spraying the ground and power washing the streets here and not a speck of dust or dirt for the crowds coming great distances to see it. and we saw police officers and security crews putting in place the final preparations in that record. there are a lot of fences and a lot of high tech devices that people can't see to ensure the safety of this crowd and the last minute rehearsals some of which you are hearing now. they are underway tonight. but tomorrow that is the rea

sharrie williams has details from the national mall. >> reporter: washington, d.c. is no stranger to big events but we can surely see the changes taking effect around town as the world prepares to witness the swearing in of president-elect donald trump it's here along the national mall where hundreds of thousands will gather for the historic event. trump showed he could draw crowds during the campaigning and the estimates are expecting 800,000 people come friday and parking restrictions went into effect just hours ago just part of making this the most secure zone possible. the sounds of equipment and metal on metal could be heard outside of the capital as crews scrambled to assemble barricades and fencing and we ran into a philadelphia native. >> our school is pretty into it and we have clubs and stuff that people really watched the debates and we had debate watch parties and it was involved for the students on campus and now we finally got to inauguration and we'll see how it plays out the next four years. >> it's a windy day here at the capital and we spotted rays

speak in the form of the inaugural parade and for that we send things over to my colleague, sharrie williams who is standing by along pennsylvania avenue. hey, sharrie. >> reporter: hey, brian. this of course you're right about the partying, this celebration is all bowel about welcoming in president trump. we're right here along pennsylvania avenue which has found in a long runway to welcome in this president. this is close, though, to where president trump got out of his car today. he actually got out twice during the parade and walked a short distance with his wife melania and his son barron. bands from all over the united states, they are marching in beat entertaining the crowds that have traveled from distances across this country to be here for this. people have chanted trump, trump, and u.s.a. taking in these moments. for many of them they are just elated because they have envisioned this day especially those who believed him from the very beginning from mr. trump's campaign who has now taint all the way to becoming the next president. we got out in the crowds and talked to some of the

"action news" has team coverage of the inaugural events, brian taff and sharrie williams are in washington, d.c. lets begin with sharrie with a look the the preparations and setup underway at the national mall. >> a windy day here at the nation's capital and there is ground to be covered as the u.s. prepares to welcome in the next president of the united states, donald trump. taking a look at the preparations happening here along the mall, a flurry of activity as crew members are bringing in equipment like this portable flooring. the swearing in will take place on the steps of the capital but the truth is most people won't have the up close seats, spectators will be packed here along the mall and relying on the giant speakers and jumbotrons to take in this historic moment. >> a great time in american history, a new president and peaceful transition of power. a great thing to see. >> the banging and clanging happening as preparations continue and they want thing in tip-top shape in time for the inauguration come friday morning. in washington, d.c., sharrie williams, channel 6 "action news."

along with sharrie williams, i'm brian taff, back to you. >> we'll see you guys later this afternoon. thank you brian and sharrie. this reminder, 6abc.com has you covered if you are not around your television screen tomorrow our web team will post several live video feeds of events and protests from washington and photos and videos from people in our area that made the trip. watch it all at 6abc.com or the 6 abc news app. >>> former president, george h.w. bush remains in the hospital this noon. the 92-year-old underwent a procedure to protect and clear his airway. after bush was admitted to the icu for pneumonia. his wife, barbara bush was taken to the hospital yesterday after feeling tired for a couple of weeks, doctors say she is being treated for bronchitis and both bushes are okay according to a spokesperson. >>> back here we learn new details after the death of a man after an altercation with philadelphia police. chopper 6 hd was over 10th and poplar streets and they say that the man was acting erratically and the police had to use a stun gun and batons to subdue him. >> reporter

brian taff and sharrie williams are there. trump is promising a beautiful inaugural.e folks hoping to hear from the 45th president? >> we asked a lot of people in town that question. they are hoping for the sound of unity in the speech tomorrow. the president elect passes by, a couple minutes ago on constitution avenue making his way from the dinner you showed to blair house, the presidential guest house of sorts where the president-elect will spend his final night as a citizen not commander in chief. he will no doubt make changes to the speech to get ready tomorrow. the city that's serving as a backdrop is dotting its "is" and crossing its "t." look at this. everywhere you look, there is a police presence, thousands of police officers with national guard as well to make sure the event goes off safely. there are perimeters and fences around the national mall. everyone passing in here tomorrow will be screened. there are helicopters in the air and even at this late hour, street crews cleaning to ensure not so much as a speck of dust will distract from the main message

we are in washington, sharrie williams, brian taff, action news. >> thank you to brian and sharrie.orld sending a message to donald trump that people are watching. city officials in new york city say 400,000 people rallied there. chicago grand park 250,000 people and l.a., 100,000 people showed up. overseas, 100,000 marched in london and 10,000 in sydni australia. this picture is from loop city nebraska population 1,012, 150 people there attended the so called people's march for equality. here is an example of how far reaching the march was, this is from nairobi kenya. they wanted to send a message that diverse communities are the strength of society. >> in philadelphia, 50,000 women, children and men marched along the ben franklin parkway, a unity concerned about donald trump's agenda. >> i fear women's rights, the rights of the lgbt community will be eroded. >> we are not going to lie dpown. wdown.we have rights to fight f. >> i don't want to be complacent. that's why we are here. >> mayor kenney kicked off the rally calling for unity. we have a report from the events along the pa

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. >> brian taff and sharrie williams are both in washington, d.c. to cover the inauguration. sharrie will have more coming up at 6:00. and their reports continue through saturday right here on "action news." this reminder 6abc.com has expanded coverage of inauguration day as well. we'll have service live video feeds from washington including official events and the protests, we'll also post photos through the date and talk to people from the delaware valley in a made the trip to d.c., so wherever you are you can see the historic day at 6abc.com and the 6 abc news app. >>> new jersey governor, chris christie, says he turned down several jobs with the new trump administration because of his wife. christie was one of the big names to support trump during the republican primary after dropping out of the race himself. the governor told a new york radio station his wife does not want to move to washington and did not offer him an excite enough job to leave his family. and his term expires a year from now next january. >>> national lgbt leaders took a stand in philadelphia calling on

it is monday afternoon, i'm sharrie williams. >> and i'm brian taff. big story is a deadly nightclub attack and the local man whose cell phone likely helped save his life. "action news" reporter bob brooks live today at philadelphia international airport awaiting raak's arrival today. bob. >> reporter: brian and sharrie jacob raak is coming home and he knows he almost didn't like so many victims that were killed in this attack. right where we are is the international arrivals hall. we're told jacob will be walking through those doors -- rather coming through those doors at any moment now or later tonight. we're hearing conflicting reports on that. this certainly isn't the way jacob raak intended to return home being pushed through the airport in istanbul on a gurney but at least he gets to go home and for that he's grateful. >> all i can say is massive tragedy. very unfortunate. raak is the lone american known to have been wounded in the upscale istanbul nightclub shooting that left 39 dead. he was helped onto a wheelchair and spoke to reporters. as, h

"action news" anchor sharrie williams spent the day along the parade route joining us life from pennsylvaniawith the perspective from there. hi, sharrie. >> reporter: hi, brian. people traveled from all over to be here for this moment and so much excitement right here along the par ride route as now donald trump has made one of his first appearances as commander-in-chief and people of course came to see that in person. people are lining the streets but before he made his way to the parade route president trump had a to attend his fortunately first order of business. minutes after taking office mr. trump signed a stack of executive orders, white house press secretary sean spicer said most of the documents were procedural or had to do with his cabinet picks. that included paving the way for james mattis to head up the defense department and from there president trump and his family arrived at the inaugural luncheon to a standing ovation. several republican leaders and trump himself made remarks inside the capitol statutory hall. then it was onto the inaugural parade right down pennsylvania ave

it's friday afternoon, i'm sharrie williams. >> and i'm rick williams in for brian taff. we have a frigid forecast heading our way and tomorrow we'll struggle to be above freezing and we're likely to see more snow across the area. meteorologist adam joseph is live at the big board with the latest from accuweather. happy friday adam. >> happy friday to you. it's beautiful this afternoon with that sunshine and temperatures not bad. 48 in philadelphia. it is a far cry from that 67 yesterday as the front is now way down to the south and we have those northwesterly winds moving n it's only in the 20's to the north, 33 in pittsburgh so with the flow coming in out of the northwest you can see what is moving in our direction a little taste of more winter-like air. as we look at the next 12 hours it's going to be a slow drop overnight and the clouds will continue to thicken up later on in the evening and overnight hours. by about 3 o'clock or 5 o'clock in the morning that's when the temperatures settle back into the upper 20's for the city. mid to low 20's in those northwestern su

for alicia vitarelli brian taff and sharrie williams i'm rick williams join us tonight an every nightor a full hour of "action news" at 10:00. "action news" at 5:00 is next. >>> "action news" delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, meteorologist, cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >>> it is final full day of the obama president and the stage is set for donald trump to take over the white house, now they are planning the final transition of power. the big story is the countdown to inauguration day. >> we are keeping track on the "action news" big board. we are less than 19 hours and counting until trump takes the oath of office officially. but the preinauguration festivities well underway in the nation's capital. trump and vice president mike pence attended a wreath laying ceremony at the arlington ceremony. now to the make america great celebration is underway. moments ago trump and his wife melania showed up and he is expected to speak shortly. we'll bring that to you live when that happens. >> mike pence discussed the transition of power and says the t

. >> brian taff and sharrie williams are in washington, d.c. to cover the inauguration. their live reports continue on "action news" this afternoon. 6abc.com has you covered if you're not around the tv screen on inauguration day. our web team will post several live video themes of events and protests from washington plus photos and interviews of people who made the trip. watch on 6abc.com or the news app. >>> we have information about former president george hw bush and his wife who are both in a texas hospital. president obama is in stable condition, but being kept in the intensive care unit to be monitored for pneumonia. barbara bush was admitted for bronchitis. the former president sent a letter to the president-elect last week apologizing for not attending the inauguration. >>> american airlines is offering a cheaper way to snag a ticket, but they mean when it when they call it no frills. erin aid is in for maribel abers to describe what you get and don't get with the ticket. >> you're to totally right, no frills, it's a low cost basic economy class, you'll get a che

. >>> "action news" continues with meteorologist adam joseph alicia vitarelli, sharrie williams and brian>> it's 4:30 and "action news" continues with the gift of hair. see what one boy did for his friendeed eveneant gettinge fun of. and the video of toddlers getting stuck under the dresser when it fell over give an explanation as people question the viral video. >>> and you can still stay connected without it ruling your life. erin o'hearn has more over a digital detox. >>> and the beverage tax in philadelphia. it levies a half cent tax on said as and oth drinks and they pass it o ttail higher prices for customers and the money goes to pre-k and services not everyone is happy about it. john rawlins is live in east falls with the consyver the extra cost. >> reporter: well earlier this week the city signals that some retailers jumped the gun and rices at the retail level before the tax took effect. it is not intended to penalize anyone but to r out to educate folks. >> i would have me some gatorade and have me some pepsi >> but not this time? >> not this time. >> confusion in the grocery a

. >> brian taff and sharrie williams are in washington, d.c. for the inauguration. their live reports will be on "action news" and 6abc.com will have expanded exclusive coverage including live feeds and photos of official events and protests from washington, d.c. when you're not around the tv turn to 6abc.com and the 6abc news app for details on the historic day. >>> it was just before 6:00 p.m. in the afternoon a busy time for main street in manayunk when armed robbers held up a high end consignment shop. they tied up the employees and got high end if you furs and pu. annie mccormick is live at the scene. there's so much foot traffic on main street, it's hard to imagine they are picking that time. >> reporter: it is usually packed with cars on main street in manayunk at the time the robbery happened. here through the windows in the store, there were furs, shoes and bags. police say it's an unusual time for a robbery in the middle of rush hour, between 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. when there's foot traffic and a lot of people on the roads. this is video from the scene be

for sharrie williams, alicia vitarelli and adam joseph i'm brian taff.you'll join me tonight and every night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00. >> here are rick williams and monica malpass with a look ahead at 5:00. >> a look ahead. the legal action taken in philadelphia today just days after president trump signed his executive order on emgration and how mayor jim kenney is responding to the proposition to strip cities of funding. >> and in the poconos snow. the business boost that the snow gave the report resorts in our area. z1we5z zi0z y1we5y yi0y >>> "action news" delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, meteorologist, cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >>> we have received from lawyers from people all over america. and the world. it's just not american what has happened. >> employee local families are suing president trump over the immigration band claiming their relatives forced to return home after arriving in philadelphia were illegally detained. the big story is the new legal backlash against the trump admi

. >>> "action news" anchors, brian taff and sharrie williams will continue their reports from the inauguration look for them later on in the afternoon. >>> you expect a store heist in the early morning and night hours, but not in the middle of afternoon. police responded to the remix designer consignment stores at 6:00 p.m. in the afternoon. they snatched furs and high end items we'll have more coming up in a live report. >>> a 91-year-old woman put up a fight after she stopped a person in her home. florence graham heard a noise and saw michael flaherty on the floor. i said get out of here michael. >> she had blood on her hands and forehead. >> graham said he ran off with money from her purse, but left his cell phone behind. he was found hiding in his bedroom and arrested him. this is not the first time the 35-year-old targeted the elderly woman. he would say spotted leaving her house last weekend while she was a way. >>> a driver of an suv landed inside elementary school lake forest elementary was empty when it happened. the 56-year-old driver was taken to the hospital with non-life threateni

. >> "action news" anchors brian taff and sharrie williams are in washington d.c. covering the inaugural events. bob brooks is covering local protests. first to sharrie and brian. they are still partying in the capital, aren't they? >> they are. it was 11 hours ago that donald trump swore the oath of office there on the stage behind us, at the state capital. it's almost like nothing happened, crews breaking down the stages and fences. as they do that, the partying you mentioned is heating up. >> the big event during the day, now to the evening, a staple for the weekend, the inaugural ball. ♪ ♪ ♪ the famed radio city music hall rockets were among the entertainment at the liberty ball for the main event. then it came the arrival of president president trump and first lady melania looking stunning in a dress she helped design. this is the first of three balls they attended and the president was jubilant as he thanked his supporters. >> i want to thank our supporters, my number one supporter, melania. what she puts up with. thank you, honey. we did something that's so s

brian taff and sharrie williams are in washington d.c. to cover the inauguration. you can look for their report leading up to and after the event on "action news." "6abc".com have expanded and exclusive coverage of inauguration day. we have several live video feeds from washington including enltss and protests. we talk to those from delaware valley that made the trip to d.c. wherever you are you can see the "6abc" news app. >> president obama appeared in the press room for the final time as commander in chief. his words were hopeful as he prepares to pass the torch to president elect trump. we have more on obama's final news conference. christie? >> monica, president obama used the speech to give americans optimism about the coming days. >> at my core, i think we'll be okay. we have to fight for it, work for it and not take it for granted. >> his final message for americans was upbeat. he leaves on a high note with 60% of americans approving of his performance but not without dwnding his policies most recently releasing which he wila manning convicted of e espionag

brian taff and sharrie williams will bring you all the happenings in washington, d.c. leading up to friday's main event. >>> back here big changes to beer sales in pennsylvania, are now in effect. you can buy six-packs at more locations across the keystone states, in the past they could sell cases and 12 packs and kegs. and now they can sell at 9:00 a.m. on sundays even if they are not selling food at same time. >>> local commuters have an option getting to work. new jersey transit buses are stopping at philadelphia 30th street station. the newly created 555 bus operates between the park and ride at winslow station and 30th street station during peak hours. >>> and coming up the man suspects of killing five people after the ft. lauderdale airport is back in court. and find out how a pendant found in poland may have a connection to ann frank. that and much more when "action news" continues. >>> officials in mexico are trying to figure out what led up to yesterday's morning shooting at an electronic musikfesc fest. one who was killed alex dra from colorado. her family wa

. >>> sharrie williams and brian taff will bring you all the event on friday. >>> life may return to normal for residents on a kensington street after spending days in discomfort after a water main opened up a sink old hole on the street. water service will be back by midweek. melissa banks had her call swallowed up by the sinkhole that opened up january 8. she said the week is rough, but you march on. >> it's crappy, but it's it is what it is. >>> the water department cautions whether does play a role in repair time. >> i cannot imagine walking out of the house and there's my car. >>> the fbi one of its most wanted fugitive fugitives owe. >> reporter: wewe have a cold start to the day, 18 in allentown, 28 in philadelphia. that will change later today. details in the exclusive accuweather seven-day forecast coming up. >> we have breaking news overnight, a plane crashes in a neighborhood in central asia killing people on board and on the ground. the latest details coming right after the break. >> breaking news, more than 30 people are dead after a turkish cargo plane went down in a re

coming up next at 6:00 now for monica malpass, meteorologist adam joseph cecily tynan jaime apody sharrie williams news" team, i'm rick williams. have a nice evening. good night. >> ♪ z254jz zi0z y254jy yi0y >> ♪ >> "action news." delaware valley's leading news program. with ducis rodgers, meteorologist cecily tynan and jim gardner. >> ♪ >> monday night, penn state fans cheer on the nittany lions in the rose bowl. and the fbi is searching for a pair of bank robbers who struck again today. >>> but the big story on "action news" tonight is waiting for the return of jacob raak. he's the man from greenville, delaware, who was shot in the leg in a terrorist attack in turkey. cameras showed him being loaded into an ambulance shortly after the attack that killed 39 people. and this was raak at the airport today in istanbul. he was the only american injured in the assault. let's go live to "action news" reporter bob brooks at philadelphia international airport. bob, when do we expect that raak will land? >> reporter: well, jim, good evening. we expect him at some point tonight and again going back to the

"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 on channel 6. 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 war over the wall. the white house meeting called off. mexico's president will not visit. addressing the people of mexico. not long after what president trump told us, and tonight, the president doubling down. >>> also tonight, the shakeup at the state department. at least six senior members out. and that moment during our exclusive at the white house. president trump on getting the nuclear codes. >> does it keep you up at night? >>> in other news, the takedown. the mother who called police for her with her son. instead, getting tackled and arrested herself. the new images revealed. >>> your money tonight. tax season is here, and the money left unclaimed. tonight, three important tips that could get you a bigger refund. >>> and america strong. the father and daughter watched more than 100 million times. ♪

live coverage begins on wednesday, and 6abc anchors brian taff and sharrie williams will bring you the happenings in washington, d.c. leading up to the big event on friday. >>> in other news, the search continues for two people who robbed a woman at gunpoint at a parking garage in south philadelphia. it happened at the ma -- marine club condos. the victim was pulling into the garage when a masked man tapped on the window and demanded her belongings. when she reached the third froor, -- floor, a man and woman got out of the car and broke the victim's window and got away with her cell phone and purse. >>> a man has died after being shot 13 times in west philadelphia. the 66-year-old victim was found outside his taxi on the # hundred block of brooklyn street. police believe the driver refused to give the man a ride a few minutes earlier. they are not sure if the argument is connected to the shooting. >>> chopper 6 hd was over a gas leak in brook haven. a contractor struck a pipe. peco is assessing the leak. no homes have been evacuated so far and no service interruptions have been reporte

for brian taff alicia vitarelli adam joseph i'm sharrie williams.am and ducis rodgers tonight and every night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl 17. >> we'll see you tonight. in the meantime here are rick and monica with a look at what's next at 5:00. >> thank you. >> hi guys. >> coming up next, the 80-foot tall solution to a major headache for commuters trying to cross between the pennsylvania and new jersey turnpikes. >>> also president trump wraps up his first week in office with a high profile visit from another high profile leader. >> those stories and more coming your way next at 5:00. >> ♪ >> ♪ >> "action news." delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, meteorologist cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >> ♪ >> it has been a major headache for commuters trying to cross the delaware between bucks and burlington counties. the delaware river bridge is that closed until further notice because of a crack on the under side. tonight there is an 80-foot tall solution. friday night the big story on "action news

, don't we. >> right. >> thank you alicia. >>> that will do it for "action news" at 4:00 for sharrie williamsam joseph and melissa magee i'm brian taff. hope you'll join me along with sharrie adam and ducis rodgers and every flight for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl17. >> "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. >> ♪ >> right now "action news" is tracking snow squalls moving through the delaware valley. this is new video from west philadelphia as the winter system works its way across the i-95 corridor at the heart of the evening commute. it is monday night and the big story on "action news" is another round of winter weather for our area. >> right now that that wintry weather has a ground stop in effect for flights taking off to philadelphia international airport, departures may be affected as well. meteorologist cecily tynan live at the big board with the latest update from double scan radar. >> hi monica and rick. double scan live show

brian taff and sharrie williams are heading to washington, d.c. for all the events leading to the swearing in and the events to follow. see it from the nation's capitol beginning today on "action news" at 4:00. and 6abc.com has expanded coverage of inauguration day. with several live feeds including the official events and the protests. and we'll post photos and talk to people from the delaware valley that made the trip. watch the historic day at 6abc.com and on our 6 abc fuse app. >>> turning to accuweather now on a damp and dreary afternoon we have lots of fog and skies are looking gloomy as we look live from sky 6 hd at philadelphia international airport. meteorologist, karen rogers, is in for david murphy with a first check of the forecast. >> reporter: hi sara, it's damp and dreary out here, a cool breeze switched out of the northwest and picking up a little bit more. i want to show you stormtracker 6 live double scan it's dry currently in philadelphia and the showers are down to the south now, a weak wave of low pressure rolling through and

anchors brian taff and sharrie williams will bring you all the coverage from washington including leading up to the big event. >> martin luther king day temperatures? >> reporter: for the morning, nydia, bundle up. storm tracker 6 live double scan we're dry, we stay dry through the day. let's go outside and show you what it looks like as sky6 live hd looks live, looking good, as we check conditions ahead, we can see we have clear skies. we'll start off with sunshine as you start out this morning. the temperature 27 degrees in the city. in the suburbs in the lehigh valley, you're just in the teens. the dewpoint 19 degrees right now, really dry atmosphere. the pressure is holding steady. winds are out of the north, but switch to the southwest and have to warm things up a little bit, but the ocean temperature is 40 degrees. satellite and radar showing for the most part we have clear skies and more clouds to the south. we have a nearly stationary front parked to the south, that's where we are seeing the showers break out right now. here's a wider look, the area of low pressure well out to the

sharrie williams and brian taff will bring you all the happening in washington leading up to the big event on friday. >>> a murder victim is being honored in montgomery county. grace packer was raped and dismembered after reported missing in abington township july. her adoptive mother and her boyfriend are charged in the killing. grace will be remembered in a memorial service at the new life church in glenside. >>> in burlington county, a person was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after a shooting in willingboro. at least one person was shot multiple times, police taped off one property and nearby vehicle they are searching for possible suspects and there's no word on a possible motive. >>> much more still ahead on "action news" 12:30 p.m., a young woman kidnapped from the hospital the day she was born is reunited with her birth family. >>> plus, the philadelphia theater company is navigating 100 years of black history with an inspiring broadway play, hear from the director and the people who star in the show when "action news" continues in a moment. one-handed, here we

and "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 cecily tynan, 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, the bombshell. the new investigation, the focus now on the director of the fbi. did james comey violate policy just 11 days before the election reigniting the e-mail investigation? only later to reveal there was nothing this. pierre thomas standing by. >>> also tonight after the president-elect tames aim at the intelligence community calling those up confirmed reports a disgrace. today, a video of the spy in hiding. >>> the showdown. mr. trump's picks for the pentagon and the cia. making it clear where they stand on russia. >>> the family tragedy. the fast-moving fire. the six children that were lost. >>> the major ice storm moving in tonight across several states. >>> and the surprise at the white house that left vice president joe biden in tears.

"action news" continues at 10:00 on phl 17 with brian taff, sharrie williams and adam joseph and pleaseoin us for "action news" here at 11:00 on channel 6. i'm jim gardner we hope you'll join us at 11:00. >>> tonight, the showdown. president obama on capitol hill. the vice president-elect mike pence there at the same time. the president now trying to save obamacare. the vice president-elect saying it will be repealed. and we ask what then for the 20 million now insured because of it. >>> today is the day president-elect trump would reveal what he knows don't about the hacking during the election. instead a tweet on the eve of the report. >>> the commuter crash in new york city tonight more than 100 passengers hurt, and we are on the scene. >>> two police officers answering the call ambushed at a walmart. the call tonight. >>> and speaking out for the first time in 20 years. one of the menendez brothers in his own words tonight, and wha

world news is next on channel 6 and "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 on channel 6. for cecily tynan, ducis rogers and the entire "action news" team i'm jim gardner we hope you'll join us for "action news" at 11:00. z254jz zi0z y254jy yi0y >>> tonight, the drama in washington. president-elect donald trump sending a message to congress after a late night effort to get rid of an independent ethics board. their first order of business, the fallout tonight and the big headline involving the bushes and the clintons and the inauguration. >>> the deadly twisters on the scene tonight. now heavy snow and freezing rain moving into the northeast. >>> the urgent manhunt apt this hour spreading across several states. >>> people trapped in airports coast to coast and computers crashing. now we know why. >>> and the toddler who survives this dresser falling on top of him. the

"action news" continues at 10:00 on phl 17 with brian taff, sharrie williams, adam joseph and ducis rogers. and please join us for "action news" at 11:00 here on channel 6. for cecily tynan, ducis rogers and the entire "action news" team i'm jim gardner, we hope you'll join us for "action news" at 11:00. z254jz zi0z y254jy yi0y hey julie, i know today's critic...need a sick day. dads don't take sick days. dads take dayquil severe: the... ...non-drowsy, coughing, aching, fever, sore throat, stuffy... ...head, no sick days medicine. but...my doctor recommended prilosec otc 7 years ago, 5 years ago, last week. just 1 pill each morning. 24 hours and zero heartburn, it's been the number 1 doctor recommended brand for 10 straight years, and it's still recommended today. use as directed >>> tonight, breaking news. as we come on the air, dylann roof sentenced to death after murdering nine african-americans during a bible study. his final words to the jury. >>> the showdown on capitol hill tonight. president-elect donald trump's pick for attorney general facing protesters and tough questions about

anchors brian taff and sharrie williams are in d.c.rom the nation's capitol start today on "action news" at 4:00 p.m. >>> "action news" will have constant updates on social media. follow us at facebook.com/6abcaction news. find us on twitter with the handle @6abc. and if you are in that washington on friday or saturday, share your posts or pictures using the #6abc owe abs action or e-mail us join the action at 6abc.com. >> philadelphia's district attorney has been slapped with the largest find imposed by the board of ethics. seth williams has been ordered to pay $62,000. the board says williams failed to disclose 89 gifts worth $160,000 as well as five different sources of income. williams issued a statement saying these mistakes were my own and i accept full responsibility for my failure to do everything that was required of me as a public official. he also apologized to the people of philadelphia. >>> the search continues for an armed robber who targeted al 16-year-old boy standing at a bus stop in broad daylight. it happened on the

continuing coverage of the inauguration this week our live reports begin tomorrow and brian taff and sharrie williams bring you all the happenings from the nation's capital leading up to friday's main events. >>> an 8-year-old boy shares details about his rescue from a sinkhole that opened up near his apartment. >>> and how a 76-year-old finally graduated from college with a 4.0 gpa. >> rachel: we're shaking, slapping and squeezing every last drop out of our show. we're doing one of our bottom of the jar shows. >>> three university of oregon football players remain hospitalized after a series of intense workouts. the players were taken to the hospital last week and the team has implemented modified training. the mother of one of the trippers says her son many a preexisting medical condition. >>> the search is on for the missing malaysian airplane that disappeared with 230 people on board three years ago. the stopped the search after scouring the indian ocean and finding no trace of the aircraft. >> a search operation called the most expensive and complex in aviation history ended with this announceme

"action news" continues at 10:00 on phl 17 with brian taff, sharrie williams and adam joseph and ducisogers. and then please join us for "action news" at 11:00 here on channel 6. for cecily tynan, 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, fireworks at trump tower. the president-elect donald trump, his first news conference since july. blasting unconfirmed reports being investigated by u.s. intelligence about russia and whether vladimir putin has material on the new president to blackmail him. and what we now know about that report. brian ross standing by. >>> and that very tense moment today with a reporter. >> you are attacking our news organization. can you give us a chance? >>> also breaking tonight, the family business. since election day, the president-elect promising to offer a plan to avoid conflicts of interest. tonight, his big reveal, and the government of ethics calling it, quote, wholly inadequate. >>> trump's pick for secretary of state, rex tillerson. a leading republican gll

. >>> brian taff and sharrie williams are in washington, d.c. covering president-elect's inauguration. their live reports continue on "action news" this afternoon. 6abc.com has you covered if you're not around the television screen on inauguration day. our web team will post several live video feeds of events and protests and photos and interviews of people from the area who made the trip. watch on 6abc.com or the 6abc news app. >>> we have new information about former president george hw bush and his wife who are both in a texas hospital. prb -- president bush is stable condition, barbara bush was admitted for i don't bronchitis. the bushes recently celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary. >> the country has come to love him and them as a couple, we wish him a speedy recovery. >> reporter: when i heard they were in the hospital at the same time, it reminded me of debby reynolds and kerry fisher. >> i hope it doesn't end up that way. i like them as americans and historic people. storm tracker 6 live double scan we're dry, it's not a bad mornin

"action news" continues at 10:00 on phl 17 with brian taff and sharrie williams, and ducis rogers andase join us for "action news" at 11:00 here on channel 6. for cecily tynan, ducis rogers and the entire "action news" team i'm jim gardner, we hope you'll join us for "action news" at 11:00. z254jz zi0z y254jy yi0y new year, time to get rid of stuff. simplify, declutter, unplug, purge, or even quit cold turkey. i raise turkeys without growth-promoting antibiotics, hormones, or steroids. if you're looking for little ways to simplify life, feeling good about what your family eats is a pretty simple place to start. my name is tammy plumlee, and i raise honest, simple turkey for shady brook farms. >>> tonight, breaking news. president obama commutes chelsea manning's sentence. the army private serving 35 years convicted after being accused of leaking classified military secrets. manning,s a transgender woman behind bars. the outrain on capitol hill. >>> the countdown tonight. three days until the inauguration, and this evening, vladimir putin in his own words defending president-elect dona

. >> ♪ >> "action news" continues with meteorologist adam joseph, alicia vitarelli, sharrie williams >> ♪ >> it is 4:30 now. sharrie is off today. monica malpass joins us and we begin now with the latest on that breaking news out of fort lauderdale, florida where several people were shot at the airport. five of them have been confirmed dead. >> the gunman has now been identified as esteban santiago. he was identified through a military i.d. that he was carrying. abc news has also just learned he was recently honorably discharged from the army national guard and last stationed in alaska. as you heard five people were killed eight others shot and they remain hospitalized. the attack sent panicked passengers running onto the tarmac. this happened inside terminal c at fort lauderdale airport which does serve delta airlines and air canada. >> one witness described the scene. he said the gunman said nothing as he went up and down the carousel to that baggage claim shooting through luggage to get at people that were hiding. then it's reported the gunman threw down his weapon and laid on the

. >> ♪ >> ♪ >> "action news" continues with meteorologist adam joseph, alicia vitarelli, sharrie williamsf. >> ♪ >> it's 4:30 and "action news" continues with one dad's unique and sweet idea to keep his young daughter from struggling with hearing loss. >>> plus -- >> it's crawling with outsiders and foreigners and if we kick them all out, you'll have nothing to watch but football and mixed martial arts. >> well, she didn't say his name but meryl streep took direct aim at donald trump at the golden globes last night and yes, the president-elect fired back. >> and a massive storm system out west floods roads and forces evacuations. >>> but first at 4:30 a synagogue in the tacony section of philadelphia has been hit by vandals. leaders at the congregation say they had rocks thrown through their stained glass windows not once but twice in two months. >> while a search for the culprits continues but good news this afternoon. a local union is going to do the repairs for free. "action news" reporter john rawlins now live outside the synagogue on tyson avenue and john, you've got the full story h

for sharrie williams,joseph i'm brian taff join us tonight a every night for a full hour of " 10:00 on phwilliams and monica clock is ticki minneapolis county to fill a massive sinkhole as it inches closer to nearby troubleg it's the morning commute of president trump's trip to philadelphia. >>> and fugitives are captured in new jersey in a statewide i threw them in the wrong pot, edit that out. there's a new item on my menu. an aussie man sandwich. co-host curtis and chef pete next rachael! >>> "action news" delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, meteorologist cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass.ze tppom ple rning.onight crews are racing against the clock to shore up that massivesidnesday fill a hole write in the midf t.heave swalter perez is live with thelndatt. >> rickmonicas thi the edge and they are fil the hole with concrete stone and backfill and it was a ruptured water main but the question is why did that water main crack? >> neighbors along the 700 block say it all happened at 7:00 this what sounded like a muffled explosion. >> we didn't foe what

brian taff and sharrie williams will bring you the happenings in washington, d.c.eading up to the big event and, of course, the inauguration itself on friday. the live coverage begins on wednesday. wednesday, i should say. >>> even before he officially becomes president trump and the republicans are making moves to repeal obamacare. it's a move being applauded by some, but jeered by others. today there were protests here in the delaware valley and across the country as both the public and lawmakers made their voices heard. the prelude to next weekend when even bigger rallies are in the works. dann cuellar is live in our satellite center with much more. dan. >> walter, with republicans moves full speed ahead to repeal obamacare, supporters of the affordable care act were throwing what's essentially a hail mary to save it, or at least parts of it. >> no aca, no congress insurance. >> that's right, that's right. >> reporter: outside temple university hospital several hundred members of organized labor and community groups joined by democratic politicians to rally for

"action news" continues at 10:00 on phl17 with brian taff sharrie williams adam joseph joh and ducisrs. 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 ice storm. 16 states dangerous and deadly collisions on the highway. cars losing control from colorado to maine. the tornado in houston and a major new storm moving in. >>> under arrest tonight, the wife now in custody. her husband was the pulse nightclub shooter who killed 49 people. she was already confronted with surveillance. >>> the war of words tonight between president-elect donald trump and civil rights hero, congressman john lewis. what lewis said just today, and mr. trump on another issue tonight, promising health care for everybody. >>> americans i don't think the injured. >>> the 747 slamming into a village. authorities on the possible cause tonight. >>> and on this

we are here to watch it live for you here in washington, along with sharrie williams, i'm brian taff. >> thank you for those reports. back here philadelphia teach ofs showed opposition to the president-elect's agenda today in center city and pledged resistance to trump's nominee for secretary of education, betsy devos. and opposition in several other cities as well. organizers are expecting a number of protesters in the nation's capital. 6abc.com has expanded coverage of the official events and protests on inauguration day. look for live video feeds throughout the historic day on 6abc.com and the 6 abc news app. >>> turning to other news, "action news" has learned that some students at some local schools got physicals last year from a fake doctor. tonight there are more questions and there answers, investigative reporter, chad pradelli is live with the story. >> reporter: we are still trying to get answers but sources tell me that last year a bogus doctor went into a philadelphia school district facility and performed physicals on students. this is the physical form from george washin

. >>> anchors brian taff and sharrie williams are live in d.c. and their reports continue on "action news" and 6abc.com has expanded and exclusive coverage of inauguration day including live feeds and photos of official events and protests from washington. and include interviews from across the delaware valley for those that made the trip. turn to 6abc.com and the 6 abc news app for details on this historic day. >>> well, president-elect trump's pick for secretary of energy and the choice to lead the treasury department are at capitol hill for hearings and now rick perry regrets suggesting the department of energy in 2011. >> after being briefed on so many vital functions of the defendant he regrets his early recommendation and steve mnuchin the goldmans sacks executive is defending his hundreds of foreclosures during the crisis. >>> and police are looking for the suspect that robbed and tied up an owner and customer. vernon odom joins us live now outside of the store on main street with more on the investigation. >> reporter: good afternoon. it