the law enforcement torch run for the special olympic kicked off the philadelphia leg at the libertyell thursday morning. not before making a stop at good day carrying the special olympics flame of hope. >> it's very rewarding to be around thousands of athletes every year and coaches and volunteers and law end force many officers from around the country in the just in arizona but from around the country at events like this. it's just very rewarding for us. >> reporter: from there it was off to independence mall new mexico police lieutenant robert miller shared why the special olympics stirs up such deep emotions in him about his own son. >> tell you story about a little boy, um, he was born decembe december 18th, 1994 there's something amazing about this little with when he was born. the parents didn't have any clue what was going on with him. they knew there was something different were you him. he wouldn't crawl. he wouldn't walk. he wouldn't speak. you all are amazing. if it's not for you i wouldn't be able to coach my son's team. i get emotional. >> lieutenant miller flagged by f

. >>> and future athletes taking center stage at the 2014 special olympics. the program offered for kids too young to officially compete. howard. >> it may have been hot in atlanta but that didn't hurt the phillies today against the braves and there was something a lot different this year at eagles training camp. lesean mccoy will explain coming up in sports. >> hot and humid for now, but coming up, the timing of a line of showers and thunderstorms. that will put an end to this heat. >> and coming up tonight at 10, a local family says their loved one's eyes, brain and other organs were taken during an autopsy at a local hospital. they claim doctors didn't have permission to do it and they're furious. fox 29 investigators tonight at 10:00. ♪ they lived. ♪ they lived. ♪ they lived. ♪ (dad) we lived... thanks to our subaru. ♪ (announcer) love. it's what makes a subaru, a subaru. >> 89 year old northeast philadelphia man is being held in federal prison tonight without bail awaiting extradition to germany. he's facing charges alleging that he helped murder over 20

looks like a good time our special olympics coverage continues for you online.or a look at some of the athletes we've profiled, just click on the special olympics heading under our home tab on myfoxphilly.com. >> well a gorgeous friday on this last day of spring. a live look right now at bush kill falls in the pocono mountains. a beautiful sight there beautiful evening to be outside. so of course everyone wants to know, pressure on, scott l the great weather hold out for the weekend and chief meteorologist scott williams here with the full forecast. we're hoping summer will be off to good start, scott. >>> all in all it's not going to be that bad. but the sunshine will be disappearing come tomorrow so clouds in the offing for the first start of summer. but summer solstice begins saturday morning at 6:51. tomorrow the longest day of the year. the shortest night. so get outdoors and enjoy it. all in all, not looking that b bad. beautiful conditions right now on this friday afternoon and evening. 81 degrees. but the humidity it's what everyone is talking about. it'

festivities. >>> a special sendoff today for the athletes representing team pennsylvania in the special olympics. the pregame party was held at the wells fargo center today. pennsylvania is sending more than 200 special olympians to the games in new jersey. philadelphia 76ers point guard michael carter williams is the spokesman for the team's partnership with the special olympics. he was joined by philadelphia mayor michael nutter to cheer on the athletes. >> go on to bigger things, have fun. >> i enjoy seeing the smile on their faces and they work just as hard as us. i would like to be here and enjoy it. >> special olympics are being held in mercer county over the next seven days. >>> we had all that rain and storms over the last few days and as soon as the weekend comes, it gets dry again. nice weekend number four and if you like today, you'll love tomorrow. because tomorrow's going to be even sunnier and warmer. the first 90 degree temperatures of the season, kind of late in coming, but they're coming next week. and the thunderstorms are going to be returning, as well. we are not entering a d

. >>> opening ceremonies are this weekend for the special olympic games. new jersey nora muchanic has more. >> reporter: scormted by special -- escorted by special athletes and police officers from around the country the flame of hope made it to the td bank in mount laurel heralding the start of special olympics 2014 u.s.a. games taking off this week in new jersey. >> it's great and awesome. >> >> reporter: antonio beau carried the torch for part of the way. >> show people they can do what they want to do him. >> reporter: the games in new jersey have been four years in the making. athletes attend for free, organizers say they are ready to go. >> there's everything from transportation to volunteers to meals to competitions to awards an ceremonies. >> 70,000 spectators, 3500 athletes. >> reporter: some of the athletes have been training for months their hearts, their guts to desire to compete is an inspiration. >> i feel happy and proud and i like it and i want to do a good job and i want to go for the gold. >> reporter: events are being held at ryder univer

the 2014 special olympics. this is the final leg of the run that's taken the torch through pennsylvania, new jersey, new york. small ceremonies are happening along the route to spread awareness and to create excitement for the u.s. games and special olympics. and the cauldron will be lit on sunday at the prudential center in newark. >> the special olympics are expected to bring 70,000 people to our area to watch the games. trenton bureau reporter na'eem douglas reports. >> this is a big money maker for mercer county, right? >> reporter: it is a big money maker for mercer county. the students aren't here but there's a buzz in the air, and that's because of what you see here. these signs is are all around the campus. the special olympics 2014 games here and new jersey. athletes will be making their way here this weekend. new jersey's national guard are going for the gold and getting the university in shape to welcome thousands of olympic athletes to mercer county. it's the proverbial calm before the storm here th

shawnette wilson fox 29 news. >> our special olympics coverage continues online.at some of the athletes that we have profiled, you can check the special olympic heading under our home tab on myfoxphilly.com. >>> what great night for run. folks lacing up tour are for the annual media five miler. it brings the entire town together. there was one very special run. fox 29's own chris o'connell, congratulations to chris and all of those. i didn't know he could run that far. >> good job job, this of chris. >> this convicted felon's mug shot has ladies swooning and everyone talking. what he has to say about his new found fame next. >> little boy sets up a free library in his front yard and city officials order him to take it down. why his family says they're gearing up for a big fight. >> and starbucks is raising its prices starting next week. how much you might be paying for your favorite ♪ >> it is a mug shot gone viral. we first brought you this story last night. 30 year old jeremy meeks was arrested wednesday on multiple felony charges. tonight we're learning more ab

we will be following all the action from the special olympic games.k to our coverage is right under the home tab on myfoxphilly.com. >> time to check back in with scott williams now an check on that steamy forecast. scott. >>> heating up outer there, ia iain. 87 degrees right now but thankfully the humidity is not that bad today. 32% right now. the sun will set this evening at 8:32. so actually beautiful conditions stepping outdoors. but eighths little warm. the high temperature today made it up to 88 degrees. that's above the normal this time of year of 83. but back in 1991, the century mark that was the record high for today's date. tomorrow it will be a different story as temperatures will be at or above in many locations. the exception will be down the shore. that sea breeze kicking in temperatures right now 79 degrees in atlantic city. as well as wildwood. we're looking at low 80s in wilmington. look at reading. 88 degrees. 86 right now in allentown. so temperatures will be heating up as we move over the next couple of days. it's 90 right now in

. >>> and the special olympics are about to start in new jersey.eet one athlete who says he isn't just focused on winning. colleen. >> ing a football legend the man who changed an entire city with his leadership plus jimmy rollins makes history. that's all ♪ >> more than 2400 people remember the 41 year old police officer killed in an ambush at a las vegas pizza shop last week. funeral services were held for alan beck. beck and his partner igor saldo an bystander at wal*mart were killed by jarod and amanda miller. his body will be flown to his home state of wyoming to be laid to rest. >>> should medical marijuana be legalized in pennsylvania? that's the key issue at a forum in university city today. it was held at u penn school of law and it comes as the state general assembly is moving towards legalizing it. state senator anthony williams hosted the event and says there are benefits to such legalization. >> medical marijuana could have fast track. i think the fact it's not toxic is loud -- understanding the benefits medical to a whole host of occu

>> good. >> how and why did you get involved in the special olympics?y about 2,000, when i realize that my son had time out from the doctor, my son had intellectual disability, mal for makes of the brain, and he wasn't able to participate in sports, regular sports, so in new mexico, my chief had a daughter, and he got me involved in special old i am, got my son involved in track, and field at the time. and since then, my son has gone from track and field, to swimming, basketball, you name it, he tries do it so it has been an awesome experience, your son competing in special olympics? >> he is competing, princeton, swimming, the 50 free and the ooh back, and 25 medal relays, freestyle relays, excite the. >> another thing, you said your son wasn't expects today live past the age every 16? >> our doctors told us after they found out what was wrong with him, his malformation, they said you can expect his life to probably end around the age of 16, 17. now he is 19 years old and healthy and, you know, so many things about special olympics that people don't ge

. >> and the special olympics getting underway.usands kick off the games with a spectacular opening ceremony. hear the one uni >> if you're is the beach strong rip currents create dangerous conditions for swimmers down at the jersey shore. lifeguards rescued three men this weekend in ocean county after they were caught in a powerful under current. other jersey shore towns are reporting similar water rescues there. have been no serious injuries. authorities warn beach goers to be very careful when heading out into the ocean. >> well the special olympic games are about to get under way. a welcoming ceremony taking place at the pre done shall in newark today. athletes from all over the country poured into the arena. 3500 athletes will be taking part in a week long event. participating in 16 different sports. now the games officially start tomorrow. they were all kicked off with tremendous opening ceremonies and fox's ryan, was there and brings us some of the highlights tonight. >> from the palmetto state south carolina. >> reporter: t

. >>> we are just a few hours until the the start of the special olympics 2014 in new jersey. thousands offal let, coaches and volunteers are in our area to compete and to celebrate for that matter. very good morning to you, on this monday, day after fathers day. >> you had a nice fathers day. >> yes. >> he didn't get a card. share what you did this fathers day weekend. use hash tag fox 29 weekend. we had a busy newsweek. it seems like every weekend is so busy from the 24 hour septa strike to the innocent man sucker punched in the face for no reason. our reporters are on the top store thinks morning. >> lets go to sues serio with weather on the one's. if you like 88 degrees, sue is today your day. >> i think we will keep this weather pattern going from the weekend and we will get a little bit of the warming trend. in fact by tomorrow a lot of the warming trend when we could see our first 90 degrees of the season. so today yes we are calling for 88 degrees. in your weather by the numbers we will go up to a nine. it is getting a little hotter outside there but generally just an

. >> and the 2014 special olympic games are just a few days away.he flame of hope made its way to new jersey. up next, one torch runner how the games have changed the lives of everyone in his family. >> are you super tissues? if you are, tomorrow could be a rough day. >> we know it's friday the 13th but something else is making it a little extra creepy for some. we'll talk about that coming up. ♪ they lived. ♪ they lived. ♪ they lived. ♪ (dad) we lived... thanks to our subaru. ♪ (announcer) love. it's what makes a subaru, a subaru. ♪ >> unbelievable video a driver slams into a gas pump with such incredible force it nearly kills an off duty new york state police trooper who was pumping gas. the officer runs at first as the pump and the car burst into flames fearing a massive explosion. but it's what he does next when he realizes the gravity of the situation that has people calling this 22 year police veteran a real hero tonight. >> it was very sudden. it was very quick. >> and very frightening. off duty new york state trooper john, was pumping gas at

nicole is a special olympic athlete from hawaii who swam her way to gold. >> how do you feel? >> i'm feeling really good about it. >> what keeps you moving so fast? >> my per servation, never give up. >> she made ithica new york proud. >> my coach told me to give myself more confidence than what i real dow. >> keith fish fresh piscataway, new jersey, didn't let the heat outside slow him down. he credits the special olympics with building his confidence on and off the track. >> it is helping me open up about myself more. i'm not as shy any more as i used to be. >> the games cater to athletes with intellectual disability, more than the thrill of competition, the games are an opportunity for those who could often feel isolated to feel like they belong. >> i've made a lot of friends, been meeting new people that i compete with. >> i love it. everybody so kind and nice to each other. >> beautiful. it is like another word for togetherness. so that's good. >> very good indeed. more than 3500 athletes are competing this week, and their friends and family are here to cheer them on for

. >>> and the special olympics are about to start in new jersey, meet one athlete who is said he's focused not just on winning. dominica? >> clear skies will give way to beautiful sunday. but they keep humidity and storm chances return to the forecast, i'll have the details coming up. >>> a man in colorado is caught sprague acid on an atm hoping to break into it. police say the plan, well it, didn't work. a student who tried to use the atm later suffered chemical burns. police say the machine has been damaged beyond repair, and now has to be replaced at a cost of $50,000. >>> after 35 years of surviving one of the nation's worse school tragedies, principal frank de angries of columbine high school retires. he spent his last day reading through letters of student at columbine, came to note or or at this following the 1999 school shooting there. that incident claimed 12 lives of student. de angries said he almost quit following the shooting because people blamed him for it. >> named in eight lawsuits after the tragedy, and that was just devastating to me knowing that there were people out th

competition in mercer county. >> reporter: national special olympic games are going strong in central new jersey this week with the athletes like joe hail from westville, new jersey racking up the medals. >> i'm having fun. meeting new friends. that is what it is all about competition. >> reporter: athletics have not been easy, as a child coaches wouldn't let him sign up because of disability. >> all i do is cry to be honest with. >> fortunately, his experience may not have to be repeated. >> with special olympic, athletes, and equal access to playing sports, in the the school. they must get a chance to try out, and, reasonable accommodations to play. >> everybody should have an opportunity to experience things that i experience. >> every single person has value, every person, every person, can make us better. >> reporter: olympic swimmer darrah torres attended and said athletes are athletes no matter their ability level. >> these athletes are amazing, every athlete is a favorite and just really neat to watch. >> besides having more opportunities with students for disabilities with re

. >>> athletes are gearing up for this weekend's start of special olympics game. cal lawmakers daughter is among them. their special relationship want her coach says about what she means to the team coming. >> waffle house cook accused of shooting a customer. what they are arguing about minutes before shots were fired. so yeah, i think we're good. i think that about wraps it up. so... great, i'll send a follow up email. i don't - there's nothing much to follow up on so i... well, we...we should regroup we just regrouped - this is the regrouping. (laughing) cool, i'll ping you later. you're pinging me now, what do you wanna ping about? next steps? there are no next steps. we just - we just solved them. huh....alright. ♪ ♪ >> check this out. a luxury home torched on purpose. the condemned house sits on a cliff along lake whitney in texas that's near dallas. part of the earth gave way making it too dangerous to live in. the homeowner decided to burn it and then clear the lot. the home was once valued at 700 thus san dollars. >> an argument inside a waffle house restau

it's the 2014 special olympics. had the honor of taking part in the opening ceremonies on sunday. these games are very close to my heart, and you're about to see why. >> welcome! >> reporter: the 2014 usa special olympics are under way. new jersey is the proud state to host the games this year. more than 4,000 athletes of all ages from all 50 states and washington, d.c. are competing in 16 sports. tennis, basketball, baseball, and soccer. special olympics were founded in 1968 by eunice kennedy shriver, sister of president jfk. >> disabled people are not unable. >> reporter: shriver believed if people with intellectual disabilities were given the same opportunities as everyone else, they would accomplish far more than anyone thought possible. she was right. 46 years later, 4 million athletes now compete for gold in more than 170 countries. i had the opportunity to speak with her son timothy before the opening ceremonies. could your mom ever have imagined it getting so big and successful? >> i think she imagines when

. >> happening this weekend a special olympics kicks off in central new jersey. law enforcement officers carried the torch of hope yesterday. the final leg of the run that took the torch through pennsylvania, new jersey and new york all to create excitement for the special olympics. and in mercer county volunteers from the national guard got ready to house some of the 35 athletes. organizers expect 70,000 people for the event. it happens at a dozen facilities and 10,000 volunteers have signed up. >> it will show that mercer county can take care of these special olympics, take care of these athletes. >> the mid jersey chamber says a special olympics could bring in $100 million to the economy. >> up next, a look at the luxury dream house that will be set on fire in a matter of hours. and must see supermarket surveillance video. >>> we have a programming note to pass along for ellen fans. ellen at a special time, 1:00 because we'll air the u.s. open golf tournament on nbc 10 between 3:00 and 5:00 this afternoon. >> actor tracy morgan is showing signs of improvement

. >> thousands from his across the country converged on new jersey, for the special olympics 2014, we're live as the games are about to get underway. and good morning to you on this monday. mike jerrick is off. he will be back tomorrow. tweet us what did you for the fathers day using hash tag fox 29 weekend. >> good morning to you, did you have a good fathers day. >> we had fun. t ball with aaron and went out to the lake in the area. we had fun with my son jack. we didn't catch anything but just good to catch this. >> as long as you spent time together. >> it was fun. >> we had weather. could not have been more perfect. we had ten's or both sat the day and sunday after all that rain cleared out on friday. today we have a nine, only because it will start getting hot, around here, yeah, the the heat is on, and you will need to wear your sun screen. we're into the days leading up to the first day of summer which are the the longest, of the year, so if you are outside, you need to make sure thaw are protect. just like bus stop buddy. last couple of days of schools for a lot of kids. temps in

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. >> "eyewitness news" on independent mall for leg of the 2014 special olympics, law enforcement torch run. flame of hope is on its way to newark, new jersey where the special olympics are set to begin on sunday. >>> "eyewitness news", new jersey reporter, cleve bryan is live in west windsor now with more on the games, cleve. >> reporter: chris, mercer county park here is transformed into a special olympic village. more than 80,000 people are expected to attend these special olympic games throughout central new jersey and officials say thinks the largest national special olympics games we have ever had in the the country. from setting the sidelines on the soccer field, to turning the the baseball die pond, preparations are almost done for the the special olympics u.s.a. national game set to kick off this weekend. >> now it is crunch time where we are getting ready here. we will have have close to 10,000 volunteers assisting us with putting these games together for the 3500 athletes that are coming from all over the united states. >> reporter: since winning the bid four years ago to hos

special olympic torch is on a very special journey.here the flame of hope is right now and when it will arrive in newark, new jersey. >> and meet milkshake a cow with an identity crisis. how her owner says you can tell milkshake thinks she's a dog. ♪ ♪ >> in dallas, texas luxury home is hanging off a cliff. at a ache look at this. lakeside house is built on a cliff next to lake whitney and it was built in 2007. but it appears it was constructed along a large crack on the cliff. part of the house is already broken off and fallen into the water below. and the rest as you can see just hanging over. thankfully no one is currently living in that house. >> in florida tck driver trapped under his own rig. witnesses say he pulled over to fix his transmission but the truck was still in gear. when the transmission turned on the truck rolled back pinning the driver's leg under the tire. rescuers quickly arrived but when they were unable to move the 25-ton truck, they had to call a tow truck after lifting the mannite from under the tire he was flo

special olympics gives them that chance. we say yes.thletes come out the and they blossom. >> you guys going to win this thing. >> i think we're going to win. >> reporter: yes. >> who knows good at letting competition is taking place as athletes take the the field in 16 different sports and power lifting throughout the state of of new jersey. of course, we wish all of them the bus of lock n newark, new jersey i'm ryan acellta, "fox news". >>> we have another great weather day, for special olympics today. it is tough to start on a great weekend. lets get you ready for what is ahead. wet are changes in there are a few. it will be comfort and comfortable this morning n fact, temperatures are in the 50's north and west of the city, so it is pretty decent morning as you can see, this afternoon will be warmer but not too, too humid, and we're saving that for tomorrow. in the mid of the week heat and humidity return and it could be our first time in the 90's for 2014. that is what we have ahead weather-wise. lets check traffic on this monday m

. >> it's been an exciting day two of the 2014 special olympic usa games in new jersey.ay athletes competed for medals in track and field and swimming. as fox's sharon crowley reports the games aren't just about winning. some athletes say they're live changing. >> reporter: now we're here at princeton university where swimming and track and field took place just more exciting competition. new jersey special olympics athletes 17 year old jack lip fuentes pull far away the pack to take home a gold medal for track and field. some learned about the games a few years ago and has been competing ever since. like so many of these athletes, the games have changed how she feels about herself. >> i'm more friendly to people. i'm not as shy. i'm more outspoken and open now. >> princeton university is helping to host the special olympics 2014 usa games here this week in new jersey. athletes competed on the ivy league campus and track and field and swimming. nicole is a special olympics athlete from hawaii who swam her way to gold. >> how do you feel? >>> i'm feeling really good about

because their particular markings are different. >>> opening ceremonies are this weekend for special olympics, athletes are on their way from all over the nuts. and where there is olympics tlrk say olympic torch nora muchanic has more. >> the flame of hope made its way to the campus of td bank in mount laurel, one of several stops in seasonal, the torch is heralding the start of the usa games kicking off this weekend in new jersey. >> it felt great and awesome. >> 43-year-old antonio bowe carried the torch. >> people will disabled but they can do basketball and do what they want to do. >> the games here in new jersey are for year in the making and organizers say they are ready to go. >> from transportation to meals to awards to ceremonies. >> think about it, 70,000 spectators, 3500 athletes. >> some of these athletes are training for months and their heart and guts and desire to compete is an inspiration. >> feel happy and proud and i like it because i want to do a good job and go for the gold. events are in mercer county including rider university and the national guard is willing to help. >

>>>he fla oho is making its way to the 2014 special olympics usa games in new jersey. we'll tell you about a special ea.doff for athletes here in our >> reporter: the pipeline predicament. neighbors see it's a project cut their liv a comb >>tible, flammable haterials that will go boom and vers out. >> reporter: or is ia priceless asset th will bring bsergy to the area. >> looks like a od econo wonet from. >>orcal economy battles a big corporation, we he both sides. >>t' sundayowing "meet the press" only on nbc 10. hall: oh oh, here she comes, hall: she's a... oates: scary lady oates: she's an angry tiger hall: she's a mangobbler oates: eater hall & oates: she's a maneater ♪ oh oh, he she comes ♪ wch out boy, she'll chew you up ♪ ♪ oh oh, here she comes >>> there will be a special sendoff this morning for the athletes and staff of special olympics team pennsylvania. here is a live look at the wells fargo center where hundreds of athletes and their coaches will be part of the sendoff ceremony. after that they'll leave the arena on buses with philadelphia police escort and

. >> athletes are gearing up for this weekends start of the special olympics games. cal lawmaker's daughter is among them. their special and inspiring relationship coming up. ♪ >> a man with a lengthy record of driving drunk face as judge after a dui crash. >> that crash happened last year in delaware county and it left a motorcyclist with devastating injuries. she talked only to fox 29's bruce gordon about how it has changed her life. >> just a daily thing. it's been rainy week so i've had a stiff shoulder. >> 32 year old kiley possinger suffers the aches and pains that remind her of why she was headed to court this morning. but she was here at all is something of a miracle. >> i heard from so many nurses and from the physicians and surgeons that they are not sure how i lived. >> reporter: last july 11th a drunk james duggan pulled out of a macdade boulevard bar and into the path of possinger's motorcycle. the impact through her over his vehicle. she landed flat on her back just about every bone that could be broken was. she explained in her victim impact statement -

the 2014 special olympics getting under way today. that's gratifying, for sure. right now, athletes from around the country gathering in newark, new jersey, for the opening ceremonies. rick leventhal joins us now from newark. hey, rick. >> reporter: hey, arthel. 3,500 athletes from every state in the nation joined by 1,000 coaches and 10,000 volunteers, already filling the prudential center for the opening ceremonies scheduled to begin about 20 minutes from now. 21st century fox, our parent company, is one of the founding partners of this event. a short time ago, we spoke to mark edmondson, in charge of the new jersey delegation of the special olympics, about what makes this competition so great. >> the change of hearts, and that's what it is. if you really understand the passion that our athletes have for sport and their desire to be able to achieve with special olympics, they develop that self-confidence and that self-esteem to be able to go into the community and participate just like any other citizen, and that's what's important. our athletes have to be look

. >>> special olympics u.s.a.ill begin on sunday, the opening ceremonies and torch is on its way to the new jersey games. i was there when the torch made its way from independent mall to cam den. >> reporter: it is unofficial kick off to the 2014 special olympics u.s.a. games. the the law enforcement torch run for special olympics kick off the philadelphia leg at the liberty bell on thursday morning. not before making a stop at good day carrying special olympics flame of hope. >> very awarding to be around thousands of athletes every year and coaches, volunteers, law enforcement officers from around the country in the just in arizona but around the country at events like this. very rewarding for us. >> reporter: from there it was off to independence mall, mexico police lieutenant robert miller shared why the special olympics stirs up such deep emotions in him his own son. >> we have to tell the story about a little boy who was born december 18th, 1994. something amazing happened to this little boy. the parents did

i'm more outspoken and open now. >> reporter: princeton university is helping to host the special olympicss. a games here this week in new jersey. athletes competed on the ivy league campus in track and field and swimming. nicole is a special olympi olyms athlete from hawaii who swam her way to gold. >> how do you feel? i'm feeling really good about it. >> reporter: what keeps her moving so fast? >> my perseverance. i never give up. >> reporter: susanna brown made ithica, new york, proud. >> my coach told me i need to be proud of myself and give myself more confidence than what i do. >> reporter: 21 year old keith fisher from piscataway new jersey didn't let the heat outside slow him down. he credits the special olympics with building his confidence on and off the track. >> it's helping me open up about myself more. i'm not as shy any more as i used to be. >> reporter: the games indicator to athletes with intellectual disabilities. more than the thrill of competition, the games are an opportunity for those who can often feel isolated to feel like they belong. >> i made a lot of friends. me

speaking of great kids, you know, the special olympics, and the tore love go by 4:00 and market in the 7:00 hour. >> it is not raining hard enough. >> no. >> it will be fine. >> ran through the rain yesterday. nothing can dampen the entheusiasm. >> smells like flowers. >> i do? >> yes, light petunias. >> really? >> you call me pet aoun ya? >> pansies are strong. we've established that. they're hardy plants for the cold weather. anyway it is kind of foggy out there this morning, your morning commute will be a little slow at times. kasey is about to tell you how slow. it could be little drizzle around. but i think we will get the torch run in, it will be fine, just on the muggy side. temperatures mid to upper 60s throughout the morning. and then, the evening commute there is has the potential to be quite a mess, if you get caught up in one of these thunderstorms. high temperature today of 77. and if you get a storm, it could company -- be accompanied by heavy downpours, gusty win, so be careful, and again, just take it slow, kacie, right, allow a lot of extra time. >> a loft extra time.

. >>> well, the special olympic games are about to get underway. the opening ceremonies are taking place tonight, at the prudential center in newark, new jersey. and that's where we find fox's ryan asellta. sounds like good time out there, ryan. >> oh, chris, real i a big night, just north down the turnpike from you guys down there in philadelphia, as more than 3500 athletes, 1,000 coaches, and over 10,000 volunteers have gathered here to kick off officially, the 2014 special olympics usa games. tonight's opening ceremonies, get it started, big week here in new jersey, as athletes, they'll be celebrated all throughout the state in different sports, week long celebration of athletes with intellectual disabilities. they've come from every corner of the country, athletes from all 50 states converging on new jersey to compete in 16 different sports. let's just say this group is pretty excited. (cheers). >> awesome, i'm looking forward, i don't know what to expect, but will be awesome tonight. >> tonight's opening ceremonies feet ewing the parade of del

all to create excitement for the special olympics.rcer county volunteers helped get ready to house some of the 3500 athletes. organizers are expecting 70,000 people for the events that happen all week at nearly a dozen facilities. 10,000 volunteers signed up. >> it will show that mercer county can take care of these athletes. >> the mid jersey chamber of commerce says the special olympics games could bring in more than $100 million to the local economy. >> federal prosecutors unsealed indictments against six charged with stealing the identities of foster children in our area to cheat on taxes. prosecutors say that one of them stole the social security number and identities of foster kids while he worked for the archdiocese of philadelphia. according to investigators he sold the information to a southwest philadelphia tax office, they in turn sold to the tax cheats who created phony dependents on tax returns. they often brought in fraudulent refunds worth up to $9,000. according to prosecutor this is went on for four years. the archdio

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. >> from our new jersey newsroom this week is the tart of the special olympics in mercer county. the special olympics games have been four years in the making and thanks to individual and corporate donors athletes are attending for free. events are being held at various schools including ryder university which will thousand the delegation from across the country. organizers are expecting 70,000 spectators and 3500 athletes. >> i feel happy and proud i want to do a good job and go for the gold. >> reporter: the athletes arrive tomorrow with opening ceremony set for sunday. >> 5:00. the chester county music teacher facing child molestation charges. >>> is the. >> tracy morgan's doctors say his recovering is progressing. the 45-year-old comedian issay listed in critical, but stable condition in north jersey. a spokesperson called yesterday a better day. morgan was injured in the crash early saturday morning. the crash killed james mcnair and injured two other people in morgan's limo bus. >>> new this morning, what was supposed to be a routine reignment in -- arrangement -- reignment

members taking turns carrying this year's special olympics torch. officers made their way to embarcadero, then, union street. >> john's grill sponsored the running contingent greg sur says it was especially impressive. >> yes. all of our new recruits here we raised them right. a lot of officers here on their own time with a lot of athletes. it's, you know even weather came out for us >> on friday, it will light the special olympics calledron. >> world news is next. i'm larry beil >> i'm cheryl jennings. from all of us, thanks for watching. >> we'll see new a half hour. >>> welcome to "world news." breaking news. a huge earthquake off the coast of alaska. right now, experts watching for signs of a tsunami. >>> crackdown. a nationwide sweep by the fbi frees nearly 200 children from sex traffickers. >>> real money. tonight, the experts find some stunning things buried inside your medical bills. how this family saved $30,000 coming up. >>> and the agony of the tie. why the coach for team usa is complaining about the crucial next game, is it fair that th

. >> the excitement is building this morning for the 2014 special olympics.eyewitness news", on independence mall right here. this is yesterday. for one leg of the law enforcement torch run. flame of hope is on its way to newark, new jersey, where the special olympics will begin sunday. right now though, last minute preparations runway it frantz form mercer county park into the special olympics village. more than 80,000 people are expected to a ten the games. officials say, this is the largest national special olympic games in the nation's history. >> now it is crunch time, volunteers a significance us, putting these games together for the 3500 athletes coming from all over the united states. >>> with events at about dozen locations, in central jersey, the region could raise 50 to $100 million. >>> well, plans for fireworks for the fourth of july fizzle. another south jersey community . >> cherry hill is cans else fireworks next month. it has attracted larger crowds at cherry hill high school west. >> family of dogs rescued in a new jersey neighborhood. >> a

. >> we are counting down to the 2014 special olympic games in new jersey. tomorrow, the flame of hope will be carried through the garden state with a special stop right here in philly. the torch made its way through times square in new york city this afternoon. the torch run made its final stop at liberty island a fitting spot for the athletes to show their pride. starring next week special olympics athletes will compete in team and individual events and one father had a hard time fighting back tears as the flame of hope made its way throughout the city. >> from track to basketball to soccer to a little bit of everything. >> what's your favorite, colin? >> you like soccer. >> yeah. >> soccer. >> the torch run will continue across the hudson in new jersey tomorrow. the opening ceremonies begins sunday at the pre done shall center and games will start monday. of course we've got the special olympic covered on air and online. just head to our website myfoxphilly.com, click on the special olympic heading right under our home tab. >> a two year old little boy ha

the mayor and police chief welcomed the special olympics to new jersey.he games begin tomorrow and run through june 21st. >> another look at the radar. it's not as heavy as it was. not as much lightning. in lancaster county, it continues to move eastward and that would go into chester county. we had too much rain there. >> keep us up to date tonight. the news continues now with light me in news with brian williams. >>> on our broadcast tonight, plan of action with heavily armed fighters working their way across iraq. president obama lays out the options for u.

>> competition underway at the special olympics. >> jen joyce is out there, rider university.gin going on, jenny? >> actually, we have activity for you right now it, happens to be laugh time, see the guys, the girls warming up now, this is michigan versus south carolina, a really big game. this is for a metal. so we're hearing lots of cheers, you can hear lots of loud music, pepping everybody up. joined by nel, your son plays for south carolina. he is happy to be here. but his is not his first olympic game. tell me little bit about your son, kacie. >> has been involved in special olympics since 2,000. and he started out in golf, played in seven national golf tournaments. hess first usa game, and he actually qualified in golf, as well, but he chose basketball because he really likes being part of a team. >> star athlete here. he plays golf. he plays basketball. and you're a proud mama. >> absolutely. i couldn't be prouder. >> what's so fun about being here, and being with your son all week and watching him play? >> well, the best part of it for all of us, i think, is the people

francisco police officers were running through the streets participating in a good cause in the special olympics"flame of hope" torch run going to the embarcadero and union street and the flame of hope is making its way to davis on friday where it will light the special olympics torch for special ♪ >> hey! [cheers and applause] what's up, dog? what up, baby? how are you? >> i'm good. how are you? >> good, good. come on out here. [cheers and applause] yeah. hello and welcome to millionaire. you know, this september, we launched a new millionaire and friends mobile app, where we challenged you to play the game against me. well, today's first contestant won, so we invited her here and a chance to win some real cash. from nutley, new jersey, y'all give it up for yvonne olivari. what up? [cheers and applause] what's up, yvonne? how you doing? >> very good. how are you? >> good. so you went online. you just--you beat everybody.

. >>> 2014 special olympics are winding down, today athletes showed off their gymnastics skills.oday's competition a dream come true for one mom. >> and the 76ers draft board may have changed drastically. an injury to one of the topics may have changed a lot in the upcoming nba dra >> traffic backup on the pennsylvania turnpike. take a look. skyfox over the scene at the westbound lanes near mile marker 315 in malvern. the good news is no injuries have been reported and the incident involving some sort of a truck but take look at that backup. if you have to take the turnpike, be prepared. traffic is crawling if that here as a result. >> two texas moms are accused of making their kids ride on the hood and trunk of car because their clothes were still wet from a swimming pool. not only that, police say the mom who was driving was drunk. officers say the two moms would not let the kids and their wet clothes in the car. they made eight few blocks before four of the children fell off. >> there was one laying the floor and she was like right here on the floor. there was a girl sitting n

our special olympics coverage continues online. for a look at some of the athletes that we have profiled you can click on the special olympics heading under our home page at myfoxphilly.com. >> turning now to your weather authority. hey, it's the first dip of the season. kids and aduicking off the 2014 pool system season at cruz recreation center in kensington. all city pools will be open by july 1st and they'll be open seven days a week. and the pool was good for today but chief meteorologist scott scott will with jumps let'meteo. >> the weather will cooperate as well. the countdown to summer. summer officially begins tomorrow morning at 6:51. it's going to be the longest day and the shortest night of the year. all in all, once again it looks like the weather is going to be nice. speaking of nice, 81 degrees right now but look at that humidity. only at 26%. this winds out of the north at 8 miles an hour. the sun will set this evening at, a little after 8:30 so beautiful conditions to get outdoors later on after the broadcast. 76 d

special olympics kicks off today with opening ceremonies at the center in newark county. athletes representing team pennsylvania got a send off at the wells fargo center yesterday. 3500 athletes will compete in the special olympics that runs through next weekend. >>> checking in on this week's "wednesday's child." she's an teenage girl. >> she is a sweet and social 13-year-old. she loves listening to music and meeting new people. we headed out for playground fun. >> natasha is a lovable young lady. she has developmental d disabilities and delays. >> she likes going to school at her group home and loves music class. >> she is diagnosed with autism and has developmental delays. she is non verbal but uses sign language to communicate. >> she may need assistance with daily living. she has dietary needs to say the least. >> the family interested in making her a part of their life needs experience with working with special needs children. >> someone that has worked with individuals with developmental disabilities with a lot of patience. >> natasha has a lot to offer a family e.

pennsylvania is sending 200 special olympic athletes to the games in new jersey. 76ers point guard williams is the spokesperson for the olympics. he was joined to cheer on the athletes. >> go on and do your thing. have fun. >> i enjoy seeing the smile on their faces. they work just as hard as us. i like to be here and enjoy it. >> special olympics are held in mercer county through next saturda saturday. >>> these are some of the newest american citizens. people took part at the ceremony yesterday afternoon. it was part of festivities in philadelphia to commemorate flag day. we're going to take a quick break then we'll be right back. frds ♪ ♪ mom, we need another refrigerator! come to hhgregg... and fill your home with happy. >>> today is the day of mourning in ukraine after pro russian forces shot down a ukrainian military plane killing all 49 troops and crew on board. nbc anna belle roberts reports from london. >> this was a big plane carrying equipment and 40 troops and crew of nine. it was coming to a landing in ukraine when it was shot down. reportedly killing all 49 people on board. th

special olympic athletes carry the flame of hope through times square.y to light the cauldron for the opening of this year's summer usa games in new jersey. featuring nearly 3,500 athletes, 1,000 coaches, and 10,000 volunteers. >> softball, basketball. >> that's a lot of medals. you're running out of room. >> been doing it for about 15 years. >> reporter: kimberly mallin will be one of the athletes representing connecticut. >> i'm not nervous. people cheering for me. my parents are there supporting us, everything we do. and it's really fun. >> reporter: the special olympics allows athletes with intellectual disabilities to train and compete with coaches and players without disabilities with the goal of inspiring inclusion, acceptance, and respect for all people on and off the track and field. for kimberly that means she can practice and play with all four of her brothers. >> do you like competing, or do you like winning? >> competing and winning. >> kimberly thrives on competition. so if you can give her a e, if her and say okay, i want you to do this or

. >>> oakland police passed the torch this morning for the northern california special olympics. newschopper2 was overhead as the ceremony of flags went up outside of the police department. chief sean whent took the torch from the member of the alameda county district attorney's office and carried the deutsche up broadway to 40th where he passed it to someone from the emoryville police department. the torch run helps raise fund for the special olympics. >>> we are just weeks away from the ribbon cutting at levi stadium. tonight we're getting a sneak peek of the new home of the 49ers woo.'s shown you the stadium as it is being built. now we get a look inside now that the stadium is done that's tonight at 5:00. thank you for making ktvu your choice for news. we are always here for you on ktvu.com and you can follow us on twitter and facebook. have a great day. movie studios and the dramatic conclusion of my current mission: an 18th birthday masquerade ball! that's me, elizabeth, living it up and giving it back for an epic birthday bash! we're all getting together for an amazing nig