Right now at 11 00, the Democratic Party dealing with a bombshell hours before the start of the Democratic National convention. The chair of the dnc ousted over an email scandal that exposed the seemingly rigged system to help Hillary Clinton and hurt Bernie Sanders. Controversy is tearing at the image of unity that the democrats were trying to portray tonight on the eve of the dnc. And Bernie Sanders supporters from around the nation are in philadelphia tonight, furious about the apparent bias. Good evening. Im keith jones live from the Wells Fargo Center, home of the Democratic National convention. We are just 17 hours away. As i was saying, my name is keith jones. Were 17 hours away from the start of the convention. Dnc chief Debbie Wasserman schultz was supposed to gavel in the start of the convention tomorrow afternoon, but there are reports tonight that she might not have that honor. Wasserman schultz was also supposed to speak at a p. A. Breakfast tomorrow, but we have now learn
Right now on nbc 10 news today, one last tour. Nbc cameras caught Democratic National Convention Chair Debbie Wasserman schultz at the Wells Fargo Center podium just hours after news broke she will resign her post right after the convention. Crowds are exercising their right to protest and will again today. Ahead, hear from convention officials about how police plan to let them peacefully protest. And be part of the political process without setting a foot near the Wells Fargo Center. There are plenty of fun and educational things going on across philadelphia this week. Nbc 10 news starts now. Good morning, welcome to nbc 10 news today. Im v ai sikahema. Im tracy davidson. Were broadcasting live from inside the Wells Fargo Center where the Democratic National today. Consider us your host for everything happening today and this week. Well take a look at where local delegates are seated. We have issued a first alert today because of dangerous heat ahead and right now there are storms mov
News this morning. First Cassandra Jones joins us with a quick look at the fox 5 weather 247 forecast. Good morning im Cassandra Jones with fox5. Some stronger winds stick around this morning with speeds 1525 mph 1015 mph this afternoon. It will be feeling much colder today as daytime highs drop into the upper 40s through wednesday. We are expected to slowly climb back into the 50s as we near the weekend. We have a slight chance of showers on sunday with some stronger breezes. Average high is 56 for this week. Here is a look at your drive here are the accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps here are the construciton areas to look out for and alternate routes listed on our maps photos for the day back to the news desk. In just a few republican president ial candidates will debate. Jasonm donald trump may be the front runner, but hes likely in for a fight with ted cruz. Dianne gallagher has a preview. Heading into tonights Republican Debate, donald trum
Chance of showers on sunday with some stronger breezes. Average high is 56 for this week. Good morning. Heres a look at your fox5 Traffic Solutions lets begin with your drive here are the accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps here are the construciton areas to look out for and alternate routes listed on our maps back to the news desk metro was involved in two deadly shootings only miles apart on monday. We have new information on the latest one. Police responded to a robbery call near charleston and nellis just after 8 last night. They were given tracked it to a home near walnut and alexander. When they arrived at the home, police say a man came outside and pointed a gun at officers. Metro shot the man, who went back into the home. Officers entered the home and found the man. He was taken to umc where he later died. Several people who were standing around the suspects vehicle were arrested. Metro has not said if they were involved with the robbery.
We look at the week that was in ferguson missouri. Consider a history of tensions that simmered over decades. Its not just me, its life, times of bad dealing with the police. Militarized forces that lit a spark. This is part of the culture of american policing. We look ahead will police keep the peace . America tonights special report flashpoint ferguson. Good evening, thanks for joining us for the special edation of america tonight. Im julie chen. Our america tonight team returned from ferguson outside of st louis, after several days of reporting a story that gripped the nation and surprised us. We consider what led the community to explode with pentup anger and how it was sparked by the death of unarmed 18yearold Michael Brown, shot and killed by a Police Officer outside the street of his grandmothers apartment. Civil right leaders and the missouri Highway Patrol captain ron johnson spoke to a standing room only crowd at greater grace church. Ron johnson reminded the community no one