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WCAU NBC 10 News At 7am September 14, 2014

Sure to stick with us for the latest details. Now lets get to the forecast with meteorologist tedd florendo. Its beautiful out there with that sun, but it is chilly. Yeah, a chilly start to our morning because we have those clear skies out there. But look how gorgeous it is outside. Most of the Delaware Valley remains dry. Some clouds in the poconos, thats about it. Expect a lot of sunshine today. Temperatures at this hour, though, they are a little chilly this morning for some of you. Reading in the 40s at this hour. 53 for philly at this hour. A chilly start to our morning, but we are going to warm things up back to the 70s today. Not looking at 80s but this is still rather comfortable. Noon, 66. Our high today 72 degrees by 4 00 p. M. And notice, no rain, plenty of sunshine, perfect golf weather. Perfect jogging weather down to kelly drive, or anything you and your family want to do for a sunday. Ill show you your first alert forecast in just a few minutes. Thank you, tedd. New this morning, a driver of an suv is under arrest after he slammed into the back of a Pennsylvania State police cruiser. The crash also involved a third vehicle. This happened in the eastbound lanes of i76 at montgomery drive. Traffic was blocked there until crews could clear the scene. The trooper was taken to the hospital for a minor injury. Authorities say the driver was under the influence. Pennsylvania state police are busy this morning. The search continues for the shooter or shooters who. A bushed two Pennsylvania State troopers, killing one and critically wounding the other. Monique braxton is live with the very latest details on the investigation. Monique . Rosemary, the exhaustive aroundtheclock manhunt continues at this hour in the poconos for the killer of corporal brian dixon. The sevenyear veteran of the state police was ambushed with another trooper on friday night outside the barracks in pike county. Trooper alex douglas is in critical but stable condition. He has had surgery, were understanding. New york, new jersey, and pennsylvania agencies are searching for the gunman at this hour. Corporal dixon worked in philadelphia and was transferred a few months ago to the poconos. I understand that many members of the community are concerned and i wish i could lessen their concern, but we have very dangerous armed criminal that has already killed one Pennsylvania State trooper and wounded another. And we do not believe any particular person is specifically at risk. This attack was directed specifically at law enforcement. And state police also say they have interviewed several dozens of people, but they dont have anyone in custody at this hour. Dixon was a father, married, two children. In the next halfhour, were going to bring you what state police are doing as an incentive with hopes that someone with information will come forward. Live for now in the doc, Monique Braxton, nbc 10 news. Pennsylvania governor tom corbett called the attack on the officers an attack on our state, country, and civilized society. One who is sworn to guard and protect us was shot in cold blood coming out of work, at the end of his shift. Another trooper shot, wounded, in the hospital. And i hope the people of pennsylvania will keep those two troopers in their prayers and the family of those two troopers. The governor is asking people who may have information on the deadly ambush to call police. For realtime updates on the search for the shooter or shooters, just go to our website, nbc10. Com. Today in bucks county, a Fallen Police officer will be honored on what would have been his 37th birthday. A portion of state route 263 will be named in honor of plymouth township Police Officer brad fox. The officer was killed in the line of duty in 2012. His canine partner was also shot but survived and now lives with the fox family. The ceremony to unveil road signs for the memorial highway will be held later this morning at 10 30. Less than two hours ago, u. S. Citizen Matthew Miller was sentenced to six years with labor by a north korean court. Miller was detained in north korea in april for violating his tourist status when he entered the country. Hes reported to have torn up his visa and has asked for asylum. We will keep you posted on any more developments. Now to a developing story on the isis threat. Britains Prime Minister is calling the isis execution of a british aide worker on video an act of pure evil. Youre looking at a still frame from the new video that appears to show the beheading of that worker. Prime minister David Cameron confirmed the death of david haines, who was abducted in syria last year. His death coming just week after isis executed american journalists james foley and steven sotloff. This morning, secretary of state john kerry is in paris for a global conference thats aimed to deal with isis and other islamic extremist groups. Kerry arrived from cairo last night. While in egypt, kerry said that the nation has a Critical Role to play in helping the world denounce the brow tall methods used by islamiced are calls. It will be our goal in every meeting that we have on the international basis together, working to degrade and ultimately to defeat isil. The isis threat will be the main topic of discussion on this mornings meet the press. Moderator chuck todd will talk with current and former white house officials. That comes your way this morning at 10 30, right here on nbc 10. Today, people from Eastern Europe who live in the philadelphia region will come together for a demonstration against russian aggression in ukraine. The rally will happen at 2 00 this afternoon on Independence Mall next to the independence visitors center. The event will include speakers from the georgian, jewish, latvian, lithuanian, and polish communities. Meanwhile, ceasefire in Eastern Ukraine has mostly held, but theres been sporadic artillery fire. Theres been the case this weekend in donetsk where plumes of smoke were visible over the airport, which is in the hands of the ukrainian government. Most of the city of donetsk is controlled by prorussian separatist rebels. Another Malaysia Airlines plane runs into trouble. A flight to india returned to kuala lumpur after a defect was discovered in the planes auto pilot system. The captain turned back as a precaution. The airline says the defect didnt affect the safety of the aircraft or the passengers. The bodies of nine more victims of the crash of Malaysia Airlines flight mh17 have been returned to australia. The plane was shot down over Eastern Ukraine back in july. A total of 14 of the 39 australian citizens and residents killed in the plane crash have so far had their remains returned to their home countries. Their identities have not yet been confirmed. Dutch Authorities Say that investigators have recovered 25 pieces of metal from that crash site of malaysia air flight mh17 and that it could lead them to the missile that brought down that airliner. Western countries believe that the prorussian rebels shot down the jet with a russianmade surface to air missile. Today, a new miss america will be crowned. 53 contestants will be competing at boardwalk hall. Some fun on the boardwalk last night. Yeah, a little bit of Rain Department exactly rain on their parade. This is the show us your shoes parade. The contestants rode in convertibles, wore shoes decorated to represent their home state. Good thing everybody borrows the umbrellas. Next, hundreds of acres are burning in california because of a wildfire, but crews say they have it under control. Well update you on their progress. Plus, a deadly pileup on a florida interstate. What police say caused this smoky scene. And a Star Spangled Salute to the 200th anniversary of the national anthem. Well tell you where these tall ships are pulling into port. De to prove a point about internet speeds, we slowed down an up escalator. This is crazy i dont get it, this one is working ladies, shouldnt up be as fast as down . Yeah. Shouldnt internet speeds match as well . Yes. Do your socks match . My socks match. Do your eyeballs match . Yes. Cable does not match the speeds. Makes you want to go mad. Erggggh. Only verizon fios comes with speedmatch upload speeds as fast as your download speeds join now at fiosspeedmatch. Com verizon. This is nbc 10 news. Taking a live look at the pocono mountains, looking good out there. Should be a great day to spend some time outside. We dont have that rain to deal with. The sun will be out. That should help to warm things up. In northern california, fire crews have stopped the progress of a wildfire thats burned at least 250 acres near sacramento. The fire broke out yesterday afternoon. It destroyed at least two houses and several vehicles in a rural neighborhood. Families told to evacuate their homes are now returning to the areas. Thats the good news. Officials say an aggressive aerial attack and hard work by three dozen Engine Companies stopped the spread of the flames within a few hours. I95 is shut down after a deadly pileup closed it down. Three tractortrailers and five reaction crash. One truck driver died in the accident. Two other people had minor injuries. The cause of the crash is now under investigation. In kentucky, a suspect is dead after leading police on a chase that spanned two counties. Investigators say the incident started as a Domestic Violence call. When police responded, the man assaulted an officer, stole his taser and took off in his jeep. In richmond, he got out and exchanged gunfire with police. The man was shot multiple times and died at the hospital. Now to news overseas, Pakistans Army is getting creative in their efforts to stop serious flood waters. Theyre using explosives. Soldiers blasted a levy to redirect the flow of water thats threatening to cause even more damage in that country. Recent rains and floods have killed nearly 300 people in pakistan and have injured hundreds more. Flood waters have washed away many villages there, affecting more than two Million People in the country. Theres also a flood emergency in croatia in an area where four rivers converge. The flooding has already sent the rivers over their banks. About 100 soldiers and 120 firefighters are in place to help protect the population there. Theyve been putting sandbags in some of those spots, theyve been building dikes to help evacuate some of the people. Severe flooding in southwest china has sparked the evacuation of tens of thousands of resid t residents. China Central Television reports that more than 28,000 residents are being evacuated from the area. A major river there is expected to rise to nearly 61 feet. Coast guard officials in the philippines rescued more than 100 passengers after a ferry sank overnight. The domestic ferry sank late on saturday after encountering strong winds and waves that were whipped up by a storm north of the ferrys path. Coast guard officials recovered two bodies and fear there may be more dead because its uncertain exactly how many people were onboard that ferry. More than 30 ships are in baltimore this weekend as part of the star spangled spectacular. It is a celebration of the 200th anniversary of the national anthem. Visitors can get a good look at the tall ships and even get onboard to take a look around for free. Other events planned for today include an aircraft display and festival and air show and a concert. The tall ships will be in baltimore until tuesday. By the way, the starspangled banner was written in baltimore and thats why theyre celebrating it there this weekend. Next, nbcs saturday night live will make history on the weekend update desk, but it means one cast member is getting bumped. Hear what she has to say about the move ahead on the season 40 premiere. Cant wait to see how the weather turns south for today. Were starting off this morning with plenty of sunshine, as we look at the art museum steps. What a great day on tap. What can you expect for your sunday . Ill have all the details when we come back. Happening today, the second and final day of the annual seafood festival in Atlantic City. Shrimp sandwiches, oysters and other treats can be yours to enjoy. The festival runs today from 11 00 this morning until 6 00 at night. Now your weather with meteorologist tedd florendo. Okay, so i am so there. You say seafood and im there in a second. Good day today too to be down in the beaches in the shore, as conditions have changed dramatically from yesterday. Outside right now, a look at the blue skies we have out there. We will warm up and be comfortable later on today. Weve got the sunshine, but its still chilly. 55 down in wildwood. Not too bad starting off with sunshine. Guess what, thats going to stay that way by the afternoon. Staying clear also for this evening. Were about 52 degrees for you in dover. Winds are remaining light. Humidity not going to be a huge issue. Weve got the low humidity and sunshine. But we are definitely cooler than we were yesterday at this time. Eight degrees cooler in Atlantic City as we start off our morning on the chilly side. Might need a light jacket, especially for you up in the lehigh valley. The system tracking out to sea. I knew that was going to happen. High pressure will settle in over us today through tomorrow before it pushes out to sea. At least until monday, were going to have plenty of sunshine, but temperatures will stay on the cooler side. Future weather, you can see the winds are coming from, you can see all the temperatures. Sunshine, 71 degrees, mainly sunny skies. Nice and sunny for monday. Late monday night, Tuesday Morning, thats when we start to see some of this rainfall. This could be around for your Tuesday Morning commute, too. 56 degrees at 7 00 a. M. A cool start to our sunday morning. 67 by noon. Still sunny and nice. Were still talking the upper 60s. Our high today about 71, 72 degrees. Typically around 80 degrees for this time of the year. If youre headed to the beach, the shore, 68 in Atlantic City. Sunny and cool. Sunny beautiful. Water temperature around 79 to 75 degrees. Sunny and nice for a monday. Your monday morning commute looks good. Tuesday morning commute, gets a little iffy. Thats when we get some rainfall, but then we turn nice. We are staying in the 70s. Thank you, tedd. Next, some people are making a push for medical marijuana in the state of pennsylvania, and they have their sights set on harrisburg this upcoming week. Well talk about it in just a few moments. This is nbc 10 news. Taking a live look over center city, philadelphia. The clouds, the rain have pushed out. Were still in the low 50s, but we will warm into the 70s today. Dont expect us to get into the 80s. Well be cool throughout the rest of the week. Cecily strong of nbcs saturday night live says shes okay with losing her weekend update anchor chair to a newcomer. Strong was on the snl anchor desk just last year. She says shes genuinely happy about being replaced and shell get to do more features during the show. Replacing strong will be standup comedian michael che. He used to be on the daily show with jon stewart. Che will be the first africanamerican on the weekend update desk. Chris pratt will host the season premiere of saturday night live. You can watch it september 27th at 11 30 p. M. Right after nbc 10 news at 11 00. This morning we are following the deadly ambush on two state troopers in the poconos. Nbcs Monique Braxton is watching the investigation and keeping us posted on updates. Well check in with her in just a moment. But first, meteorologist tedd florendo has the details on our sunday forecast. Tedd . Were starting off rather chilly this morning, but we have plenty of sunshine. Were saying goodbye to those clouds and that annoying rain yesterday. Ill show you what you can expect for your sunday after the break. Stick around. Theres a great way to buy high quality cars at low, nohaggle prices. And it all starts here, at carmax. Log on to carmax. Com and start your search today. And choose from over 35 thousand carmax quality certified used vehicles. From cars and trucks to suvs and minivans. Browse the store nearest you. Or shop from our nationwide inventory and have the car of your dreams, transferred to your local carmax store. Finding the perfect car is easy when you start your search at carmax. Carmax. Start here. This is nbc 10 news. Right now, the search is on for the killer or killers who ambushed two Pennsylvania State trooper. One of them is dead. Well have an update on the manhunt. Meantime, a separate incident put another state trooper in danger. Well tell you just what happened overnight. And lets take a live look outside at the philadelphia skyline. Looking great out there. Clear, blue, sunny skies. Temperatures in the low to mid 50s. We will warm up, though. Good morning and welcome back to nbc 10 news today. Im rosemary connors. Its 7 30 on this sunday. Lets get right to that forecast from tedd florendo. What a difference a day makes. Thats right, rosemary. Yesterday we had all those clouds. We had that rainfall in the afternoon. But today you can say goodbye to those umbrellas and break out the sunglasses because that is what you are going to need for the day today. Maybe a light jacket this morning for some of you. As we look at the ben franklin bridge, winds are tranquil and weve got the sunshine out. Still chilly this morning for reading. Look at you. 47 degrees. Only the low 50s for allentown in northeast philly. 53 degrees, and chillier down the shore. Visibility looking good, but weve got some patchy fog that has developed in reading, so keep that in mind as were down to about 5 miles per hour. Not too thick as far as fog goes, but that will start to burn off, though, just before 9 00 a. M. Heres your backyard forecast today. Sunny and cool. 67 degrees. Mostly sunny skies. And then clear and sunny by the afternoon. 72 degrees, sunny, nice and comfortable. Your humidity stays way low today and its not going to get hot at all. How long will this cool spell last . Ill let you know in your first alert forecast in ju

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