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Live from center city in philadelphia h this is fox 29 news at 10 00. Breaking news, a deadly atf crash in delaware county. Fox 29 is confirmed two people dead after a collision in chester. We know this happened at la mow ken streets. As information comes in well bring it to you in the wars east of singapore the u. S. Navy war ship the u. S. S. John mccain crashed with a merchant ship. The navy said the ship got isnt damage. Sailors are trying to save it right now. Search and rescue efforts are underway. Five sailors injured. Ten others reported missing. This is now the fourth accident involving navy ships in the pacific since february. Also developing tonight, we, of course in the final stretch until the upcoming Solar Eclipse. Were less than 15 hours away from the first total Solar Eclipse to be visible from the u. S. Since 1979. And we are counting down here to the peak, which in our area will be 2 44 p. M. The whole thing begins around 1 0021 tomorrow ends little after 4 00. Were expecting 78 to 80 blockage of the sun people are making final preps for the big event. Check out these chopper photos from that is primeville where thousands have packed into the little town, there was a 30mile backup at one point in traffic. Tourists are flocking to areas to get the best views of the total eclipse. Transportation workers already anticipating a lot of traffic in the area, so also reminding drivers for signs like that, dont park on the side of the highway to view the eclipse. Missouri, long lines snaking around stores as people try to get the special eclipse glasses. Many places are completely sold out. So if you waited, youre probably out of luck if you didnt get them, please do not try to view the eclipse without them or you could wind up here at the Wills Eye Institute fox 29 joyce evans live at the hospital where shes been talking with doctors and staff about what theyre expecting tomorrow. Reporter everybody has their glasses here, so do we. Folks here are really excited about the eclipse too. But theyre also ready for any backlash that may result from looking at the eclipse improperly. How dangerous is it really for your eyes . We were a little surprised to find out not only what might happen to these, but what might happen to these too. Youre in danger during the entire trajectory of the Solar Eclipse. The only time youre not potentially is when theres a complete eclipse. And thats when theres complete darkness. We dont get that we wont get that thats what worries Wills Eye Hospital surgeon dr. Robbie goil. Looking at the sun a small amount of time can change retinal cells and cause damage permanent damage to the eyes. Reporter the ultimate reason he says you must have those hard to find certified glasses. I found an article from 1946 that showed that the july 12th Solar Eclipse in europe in 1945 had actually damaged vision in numerous individuals, including a british soldier but they didnt have these fancy glass they did not. Thats where the advantage is. Reporter before you get too excited. Dr. Goil said even with the glasses some people might still get eye damage if you have a history of multiple eye diseases you may not want to look at the Solar Eclipse hes worried about children and people driving during the eclipse. Accident al exposures. The wills eye emergency room on i alert to help at the first sign of blind spots. Theres usually not surgery for solar ret on that pathy you could notice damage within hours of exposure, dr. Goil not only showed us the safety way to take a look. Warned us about taking pictures, particularly for social media you need two pairs of glasses cover the ends of the iphone with the solar glass you could ruin your phone if you do not have a proper filter for your electronic equipment absolutely. Reporter hes not trying to ruin a possible once in a lifetime event. We dont want any longterm damage from a short event. Reporter nobody wants that but the doctor says if you have any doubt, any concerns at all, just watch it on tv or online. Of course, well have it for you and it will be spectacular. Lucy and iain. Thank you, much, joyce, big question tonight is how is the weather going to be . Kathy, lets get updated. Where is that eclipse forecast we have been watching this carefully, the site of one cloud getting close is scaring us, High Pressure is focused over delaware valley, it will move offshore and allow a few high clouds to drift that during the day tomorrow. But i still think things are looking good for our Solar Eclipse. At 2 44, well see our maximum obscurity tea, which will be about 80 by about 4 00, the eclipse will be coming to an end, lets go hour by hour, there will be high clouds in physical at 1 00, by the time of our peak, by 2 00, 3 00, possibility of a few clouds, down the shore for sure, and late in the afternoon, the possibility of few showers to the north and west. But by 5 00, it will be over, as we go hour by hour, 1 00 you can see few high clouds, 87 degrees, 2 00, 3 00, mostly clear sky but few clouds, 88 way southerly wind and when the eclipse ends about 4 00, well be seeing a mostly sunny sky. So continue to check this forecast for you and of course, get on Facebook Live beginning tomorrow at 1 00 in the meantime the rest of your work week forecast is coming up in a few minutes. Thanks. If youre looking for a place to watch the eclipse, the Franklin Institute could be a good option, theyre holding a special event from noon to 4 00 tomorrow. We have many safe viewing tools. Well have projections with scopes, well be building canopies, well have lots of ways to view through this material, so you can get a view of the sun without hurting your eyes. There are also ways to see the eclipse indirectly if youre at home. Museum staff said you can use a cold lynn der, have the device projecting on a White Surface fox 29 will have complete coverage of the eclipse online and on air, watch our live coverage beginning tomorrow at 1 00 on facebook, fox 29. Com as well. Then join us at 2 30 as the total eclipse hits its east coast and we hit our maximum coverage, which is what 80 , 79. 9 right at 2 44. If youre going outside take us with you with fox 29 mobile ap. A 13yearod boy told police a stranger drove up to him and told him to get into his car. Now, police are trying to track down the driver. They say he was dressed as a woman and driving an suv. It happened this afternoon at a park on 24th and snyder, which is where brad sattin is. Parents are concerned. Reporter yes, they are. Youre right. This is 24th and snyder. On my left side, theres a middle school here, Vare Middle School but i want to direct your attention to the right side, theres a playground call smith very popular, jam packed with kids and parents who became quickly concerned with todays news. Especially when its here in your own community, im actually shaken little bit. Reporter words spread across Smith Playground sunday a lot of predators around police seen patrolling the area after report of an attempted abduction of a child around 1 00 at 24th and snyder adjacent to the park in south philadelphia. A 30 to 40yearold man is reported to have pulled up in black Ford Explorer with tinted windows and told a 13yearold boy to get in his car. The boy refused. Man drove off. As for identifying features, male driver was wearing a black dress, brown wig and pink lipstick. Be careful. Because theres men out here impersonating women, and they could snatch your sisters or your cousins. Got to be very careful out here today. Reporter a message many parents here taught their kids long ago if you dont him, run away, call your parents or the cops i dont think any age is too early. As soon as theyre able to comprehend, some talking you know, a lot of them are very touch tea subjects, but its better to have them informed than something happened. Reporter while this father of a 6yearold said theres no substitute for supervision told him i dont like leaving him certain places he like dad no, you cannot go nowhere you stay with me at all times. Reporter knowing something bad could happen at the blink of an eye. These may be the dog days of summer with school around the corner but at reminder its no time to let down your guard. Keep an eye on your kids because crazy people out here. Reporter again, that search is ongoing for that black Ford Explorer last seen headed east on snyder. So far, no arrests in this case. Of course, iain and lucy, any information please call police. The center city where police are searching for a man who stabbed a 7eleven employee. Check out these surveillance photos of the guy, with the knife. Police say at about 6 30 this morning, he walked into the 7elevenon 1300 block of Market Street and asked for cigarettes. When the clerk brought them over, he asked for more. Then jumped the counter and stabbed the 58yearold employee in the head. The neck and shoulder. If you recognize him, call police. Well, the way police tell it, a guy with a gun on the street grabbed their attention in north philadelphia, tonight hes in the hospital, shot by officers, police say they asked him they dont drop the gun but he raised it. Some neighbors dont buy that story this unfolded last night 200500 block of north adler street. They shoot us down in the street. Reporter strong words from a north Philadelphia Community in turmoil after a man is shot in the back by Police Officers. This was the scene saturday just after it happened around 11 00. On the 2500 block of north al der street during a neighborhood block party. Police say bike officers on patrol saw man holding a gun. And chased him into a nearby ally. That man did in fact point a gun at the Police Officer as he was running through that ally and the officer did discharge his weapon witnesses and Authorities Say the suspect never shot back at the officers. Of he was taken to the hospital in stable condition. Detectives recovered a loaded semiautomatic handgun at the scene, investigator says it was reported stolen last year. People who live here say about 400 people were in the street and the crowd was angry and upset after the shooting. The cop shot him in the backing everybody is saying, thats all. Everybody just sad. Reporter man shot remains in the hospital. The sergeant who police say pulled the trigger is on desk duty. Thats protocol because he fired off his weapon. Investigation into exactly what happened here continues in north philadelphia, sabina kuriakose, fox 29 news. A mystery, decades old. Finally solved. We now know what happened to a navy ship lost so long ago during world war ii before we take break, remembering jerry lewis, legendry comedian, lewis was 91. Well have much more on his amazing career in a few minutes. In west philadelphia, a big honor for akuri, murray the youngest. She was a basketball star. The organizations creating a scholarship in murrays name on the national and International Front President Trump is expected to make a big announcement tomorrow involves an update about troops overseas. Our fox correspondent is in bridgewater. Reporter President Trump will deliver an update in the United States engagement in afghanistan. James mattis confirmed the president made a decision on military strategy i was not willing to make significant troop lifts until we made certain we knew what was the strategy, what was the commitment going in. In that regard, the president has made a decision. Reporter there are more than 8,000 troops in afghanistan. Officials have debated options including increasing troop levels by about 4,000 to train and assist local forces. Withdrawing some or replacing u. S. Forces with private contractors. President s strategy decisions are unclear and the top democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said he opposes more u. S. Forces in afghanistan. Should we put more military in . Fight. This is not the u. S. I dont believe putting more american soldiers in afghanistan is the answer. Reporter president met friday with the National Security team at camp david, including secretary mattis, rex tillerson, National Security vendors, hr mic master and mike pence, one retired general set said unlikely hell withdraw from the conflict i doubt seriously he will walk away. Hell likely do something, will that something be decisive enough to finally bring this to an end. Reporter the president will address the nation 9 00 p. M. Eastern monday from fort meyer in arlington, virginia. Fox news. Developing in the deadly ambush of Police Officers in kissimmee florida, fox 29 confirmed that detectives have interviewed a person of interest tonight. But theyre not saying what role she may have played. Meanwhile, a vigil in kissimmee honored two Police Officers killed in the line of duty, Matthew Baxter and Richard Howard were gunned down in an ambush friday. Baxter died at the scene, howard later passed away at the hospital. Today, people gathered prayed and they sang. Kissimmee mayor said both men are examples of the citys devoted police force. You probably heard the debate over open carry laws for guns what about knifes . Texas now has a new law that will make it legal to carry swords, machete s and other long blades as long as youre 18 you can carry blades longer. Activities fought for bill because they say the new law was written with common sense approach. It goes into effect september 1st. An opponent charged of World War Ii History has closure the wreckage of the us indianapolis has been found 18,000 feet below the surface two submarines hit the u. S. S. Indianapolis on july 30th as it headed from guam to the philippines, historians said it only took 12 minutes for the war ship to sink for a ship that was 610 feet long, 1,196 marines were board, 800 survived initially. Because the war ship went down so quickly, the crew couldnt send out calls for help. It took days for anyone to find them. Historians say hundreds of the initial survivors died from dehydration, drowning or shark attacks. Only 316 survived. And for 72 years, the ocean kept the ship no one laid eyes on it until paul allen, the co founder the microsoft brought together a search team we try to do these both as really exciting examples of under water archeology and tributes to the brave men that went down on these ships. Reporter the search for the indianapolis two years and finally found the wreckage of a war ship that earned ten battle stars during world war ii on floor of the North Pacific ocean, handing the greatest generation a little more closure. In the case of the crew, that made the ultimate sacrifice, what they did needs to be remembered, and not just for getting tar me doughed and sunk, they were heros. The Expedition Team said they did not disturb the site but they will continue looking for more wreckage. Your about to witness history, the Great American eclipse, earlier tonight, kathy orr and i had had a Facebook Live chat with nasa engineer and for the space agency this is one rich opportunity to gather all kinds of information from inner planetary dust to gravitationnal interactions between the earth and moon which affects everything from tides to the weather. Nasa got a number of aircraft, space craft, balloons, all lined up along the path and so were going to be able to gather a lot of data. Theres remote space craft headed to the sun, youll take that and the data that you got here and gives us an unprecedented opportunity to gather tremendous amount of scientific today. Cool storm surge. Way back in 1919, scientists used a Solar Eclipse to test einsteins theory of general relative tea. Fox 2929 starts at 1 00 on facebook then iain and i join us at 2 30 as the total eclipse hits the east coast we told you the rip currents will be fierce at the shore. This rescue, this is intense. 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In theyre renewing their vowels because they dont know how long they will have together. It was june of 1998 when the love story began. After david allowed his friends and family to pick his bride through a contest that drew 300 potential candidates. 19 years and four children later, doctors diagnosed david with inoperable collin cancer, less than year to live making this renewal of vowels even more emotion packed. A mayor in georgia earning himself a reputation and its not a good one. David lock hart is the mayor of forest park south of atlanta. Recently seen at a strip club, dancing hugs and cussing, one person said he was handing out business cards, while he hasnt been doing anything illegal he had a hard time explaining one of the pictures that surfaced from the strip club. Youre wearing someones bra some not sure if thats a tank or what. In case, in any case, would i advertise that . No, absolutely i wouldnt advertise that. But, its ok to act silly from time to time. In the right circumstances. This is not his first brush with controversy. The latest thing happened about a week ago. Back in may, lock hart got mouth three with police when they came to his home about a vandalism call. Blamed that on new prescription thats not a bra dang r tank is what it is. Rip currents are behind an ocean rescuer in cape may. You can see the people in the water made a human chain to save a swimmer. This began shortly before 6 00 friday night when three swimmers got trapped. They made it back to shore but another swimmer who tried to save them, that person got stuck. Firefighters and life guards hopped in the water, made the chain all over again, to save the swimmer. Good job to everybody. Everybody r everyone made it out. Kathy, you warned us last week about those rip currents we had a high risk of rip currents last week, not a problem this week. Now were just talking about the Solar Eclipse. F skies clear for now. Well take a look at that cloud cover as we get into tomorrow afternoon for the big events when we come back also head in two minutes, remembering jerry lewis, a look back at his incredible career and a local vets incredible surprise. Hes awarded with the distinguished honor he earned in vietnam, but it was a secret for decades. Local vet goes decades without knowing that he received a huge honor Kenneth Murphy served in vietnam but it wasnt until now that he found out he actually had a purple heart waiting for him. His family gathered in Fairless Hills bucks county along with fellow vets for the award presentation, turns out he receive this more than 40 years ago for his service and his sacrifice. He only recently found out about it when a va Hospital Administrator asked him about it. Murphy served both nationally and locally, hes a retired philadelphia firefighter. Congratulations to him. Tonight remembering jerry lewi lewis. What are doing back there sleeping . Sleeping are you kidding im standing back here like a horse working like a dog. Hollywood loses a comic legend fan and celebrities across the country mourning him, lewis passed away today at the age of 91, his career spanned the history of show business in the 20th century he was the bell boy, the caddy, the ladys man, the original nutty professor. Fox news correspond jonathan sari takes a look back. Reporter jerry lewis became americas king of comedy remember theyre only people. Reporter born in 1986 to danny and lay levitch, he made the stage debut at five but enjoyed only limited success. That all changed in 1946 when he teamed up with the deb nare, croneer, dean martin was 28, jerry was 20. They quickly became the hottest night club act on the eastern sea board. I like it. Reporter having concurred new york, the pair went Hollywood Well pick up where we left off. You hit me im down here did i hurt you . No. Reporter following the breakup, lewis hit the ground running. He wrote, standard and sometime directed at series of paramount hits that have gone on to become kcult comedy classics, the nutty professor was remade by eddie murphy in 1986. Introducing a whole new generation to the comedy genius. In 1966, lewis first hosted the music dystrophy labor day teletho telethon. Truly his labor of love, lewiss annual 21 and a half hour telethon raised well over one billion dollars for Muscular Dystrophy Research projects and jerrys kids. Though lewis receive many honors and awards during his long career, it was simple plaque given to him by john kennedy, there are only three things that are real, god, human foley and laughter. Since the first two are beyond our comprehension, we must do the best with the third. To the end be jerry lewis did laughed best. Where is my baby . Reporter in los angeles, jonathan sari, fox news. We brought you susan lewiss story act woman in northeast philadelphia who claims to be jerry lewiss daughter and says she took a dna test with the comedians son ten years ago that says they do have the same father. She shared her story with our hank flynn a live look at the shore, wildwood new jersey beautiful weekend to be at the beach. Meteorologist kathy orr has a check of your forecast. Well, good evening. Its very exciting, its night before the eclipse. A lot of folks will be on the boardwalk tomorrow afternoon with their eclipse glasses. Just a beautiful night. Temperatures today were just about at average. The normal highs 86. Philadelphia and atlantic city, pretty close, reading, trenton, allentown and even the poconos a beautiful day, a perfect ten, 78 in the city, 72 in allentown, millville at 70. In the shore really nice, boardwalk that atlantic city, 78, 78 in sea aisle, with the ocean water temperature at 75. The wind calm everywhere except philadelphia. About three miles an hour wind, that the pretty quiet. Due points rising up in the 60s, philadelphia, millville, 68, 66 in dover, well get towards the 70s thats oppressive but you will notice an increase in the humidity during that day tomorrow. Well go hour by hour with a few clouds building in for the start of our eclipse at about 1 00, you will see some cloud cover between 2 00 and 3 00 when we will see the maximum eclipse which is about 80 coverage. Scattered clouds and by the afternoon when it ends, we should be ok with mainly clear sky with patchy clouds and a few showers to the north and west. I believe well see a mostly sunny sky but youll be see patchy clouds as well. Overnight clear and pleasant, slow temperature, 68. Tomorrow well into the 80s and philadelphia hour by hour, mostly clear skies and a few clouds building in 1 00. 86 the maximum in the city of philadelphia, 88, by the afternoon, a few clouds and into the evening, still seeing a mainly clear sky at nightfall at temperatures continue to fall through the 70s. For the eclipse, in philadelphia, the max happens at 2 44 with 80 eclipse and well be ending at about 4 01, as we look at the path of totality one of our producers is heading towards columbia, and your sevenday forecast is hot weather too, stormy for wednesday but rest of the week looking great with high temperatures in the upper 70s lower 80s. Well send it back to you. Looking forward to that. Well see you tomorrow on Facebook Live at 1 00. That will do it tonight. Keep it here for sports sunday. This is fox 29 sports sunday. The eagles offensive looked flatout suspect the last last preseason game. One player seems to think hes the answer. 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