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WCAU NBC 10 News At 9am September 14, 2014

Chilly conditions. A total 180 from what we had yesterday. A Welcome Change from the delaware valley. Saying goodbye to all that rain. Now look at it outside. Later on, its beginning to be real comfortable. 57 for phillies. 55 for millville this morning. Look how clear it is from d. C. Up to boston. Below average for this time of the year. Clear this afternoon. Clear overnight. Monday may look nice, too. But will it last all week . Ill let you know coming up in a couple minutes. Thank you, ted. New this morning, the driver of an suv is under arrest after slamming into the back of a Pennsylvania State police cruiser. There was also a third week involved. This happened in the eastbound lanes of i76. Traffic was blocked until crews could clear the scene. The trooper was taken to the hospital for a minor injury. Authorities say the driver who struck the cruiser was under the influence. All pennsylvania flags are flying at half staff after the shooting of two state troopers. One was killed the other critically wounded. This started in pike county. Corporal brian dixon, a sevenyear veteran officer, a husband and father was killed in the gunfire. Monique braxton has Development Morning long c. Were waiting for a news conference. Weve been monitoring the search, the manhunt, an exhaustive one for the gunman who killed corporal brian dixon. This is what we can tell you. Dixon and another trooper were ambushed on friday night outside the barracks in a rural part of pike county. Dixon died. Trooper douglas underwent surgery and is now listed in critical but stable condition. We went along with new york, new jersey, even Pennsylvania State police as they stopped cars. Investigators tell us theyre also interviewing several dozen people, but no clear person of interest yet. Seems to be an attack on law enforcement, and perhaps our form of government. I dont know. But i cant quiet anyones fears. We are convinced this individual is no longer in that immediate area, so for the residents that live in that immediate area, i dont believe that theyre in any more danger or risk than someone anywhere else. Corporal dixon graduated in 2007. He was transferred several months ago to pike county. Dixon was married, has two sons. A 20,000 reward is being offered for any information leading to an arrest as well as conviction of the gunman. All Police Agencies across the country. State police tell us in a couple of hours theyre going to be issuing new information. As soon as we get it, youll know it. Live in the d. O. C. , Monique Braxton, nbc 10 news. Pennsylvania governor tom corbett called the attack an attack on our state, country, and civilized society. One who is sworn to guard and protect us was shot in cold blood. Another was shot and wounded and is in the hospital. I hope the people of pennsylvania will keep those two troopers in their prayers and the family of those two troopers. The governor is urging residents who may have information about the shooting to call police. That number is 18663267256. You can count on nbc 10 and nbc10. Com for complete coverage of this deadly shooting at the police barracks. A portion of a highway will be renamed in honor of brad fox. He was killed in the line of duty in 2012. His canine partner was also shot but survived and lives with the family now. A dedication ceremony will be held later this morning. State lawmakers will join police, family, and friends in honoring officer fox. Today one of the victims of a possible hate crime attack in philadelphia is scheduled to have surgery. The man was badly beaten thursday night while he and his gay partner were walking in center city. Police are looking for a group of men and women who assaulted the couple. A friend of a witness took this photo of police arriving to help the victim who was seriously hurt. He will undergo surgery a little bit later today for a fractured jaw and shattered cheekbones. His partner was treated at the hospital and was released. Now to developments on the isis threat. Britains Prime Minister is calling the isis execution of a british humanitarian 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. David cameron confirmed the death of david haines, who was abducted in syria last year. His death comes just weeks after isis executed american journalist james foley and steven sotloff. Cameron promised to hunt down those responsible for hainess death. This morning secretary of state john kerry is in paris for a global conference that will focus on how to combat isis and other islamic extremist groups. Kerry arrived from cairo last night. While in egypt, kerry said that egypt has a Critical Role to play in helping the world denounce the brutal methods used by islamic radicals. 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 up for discussion on nbcs meet the press. Chuck todd will talk with current and former white house officials. It comes your way this morning at 10 30 right here on nbc 10. Today, people from Eastern European communities 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. Still ahead, detained u. S. Citizen Matthew Miller will not be coming home any time soon. Why a north Korean Supreme Court wants him to do years of hard labor. Well talk about it after the break. And crews in california make some headway against wildfires at both ends of the state. Well update their progress next. This morning, a north korean Court Sentenced Matthew Miller to six years of hard labor. He was detained in april for violating his tourist status when he entered the country. North korean Officials Say he tore up his visa and asked for asylum. They also claimed that he tried to commit an act of espionage. Pakistans army is getting creative in its 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 the country. Recent rains and floods have killed nearly 300 people in pakistan, hundreds more have been injured. Flood waters have washed away many villages, affecting more than two million people. Theres also flood emergency in croatia where four rivers emerge. About 100 soldiers a s and 120 firefighters are in place to help there. Chinas 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. In the u. S. Near los angeles, its fire thats the issue. Flames from the silverado fire are scorching dozens of acres in a national forest. Officials told about 200 homeowners over the weekend to evacuate after the fire spread close to a residential neighborhood. Electricity went out in the area after flames burned down a power line. Firefighters say they have about 10 contained. Meantime, in northern california, firefighters have stopped the progress of a wildfire thats burned at least 250 acres. This is near sacramento. The fire broke out yesterday afternoon. It destroyed at least two houses and several cars in a rural neighborhood. Families told to evacuate their homes are now returning to the area. I95 is back open this morning after a deadly pileup closed it down. Three tractortrailers and five cars were involved in thejl1 ch reaction crash. One truck driver died in the accident. Two other people suffered minor injuries. The cause of this crash is now under investigation. A 19yearold Albright College student is dead and two other state of the unions injured in an off campus house fire. Sophomore matt rain was visiting the house near the reading campus. Burkes county fire Officials Say four students jumped from the second floor to escape the fire which started in the basement. According to officials, there were working smoke detectors in the house. Theres no word on the conditions of the other students. The search continues this morning for a hitandrun driver who killed a father of three in north philadelphia. According to police, the speeding rental car hit the victim who was crossing the street early yesterday morning. The impact threw the mans body into an uncoming vehicle. The driver of that car did stop to help. The honda was later found abandoned. Still ahead on nbc 10 news today, well introduce you to this weeks wednesdays child. Hes a teen with a real sense of adventure and youll want to venture out because weve got some great weather. Thats right. And low humidity, too. Temperatures are not going to get too warm at all for the day today. Check this out. Weve got numerous cameras. This one on top of the comcast center, zooming all the way out. Thats how we roll. Thats your nbc 10 forecast. Ill have more when we come back. Tradingin or selling your car, truck or suv . Webuyanycar. Com takes the hassle out of selling in just 3 easy steps. One, get your free online valuation. Two, book an appointment. And three, pick up a check at your nearest buying center. 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Com and searching wednesdays child, or you can always call the National Adoption scepter at 1866doadopt. Now your nbc 10 first alert weather with meteorologist tedd florendo. Vitamin d outside right now. A few clouds on the horizon. Next week, were going to stay cool all week. Im not seeing the 80s all week. 56 for cherry hill. Thats it for you, northeastern philly. Currently 57 also in philadelphia. Chester springs, 53 degrees. Up in the lehigh valley, were currently at 55 for allentown and also potstown. A little warmer on the shore. This is where we should be this time of year. About 80 degrees. Look at this week. Were staying in the 70s and below that for quite some time. Even into the weekend, i think well be slightly warmer, but not quite 80 degrees just yet. Some of that rainfall now out to sea. All the way over towards buffalo and the great lakes region. High pressure in charge working its way down. Thats going to be around today. Its going to be around for tomorrow. A high today of about 72. Look how clear and sunny is expected for the afternoon. Overnight hours will also be rather chilly, because we will have clear skies overnight as well. Actually, this is the wrong forecast. Sorry. Temperatures are going to be in the upper 60s. Well have plenty of sunshine expected for the beach today. So get on out there. A little breezy in the morning. Well get the sunshine by the afternoon. Tomorrow looks real good. Sunny and nice for tomorrow. 76 degrees. Two days of sunshine. Then weve got some showers that are moving specifically overnight monday night into Tuesday Morning. Can be around for your morning commute, but its not going to be around all day. After that, we turn to sunny skies. Look at these temperatures. Theyll stay in the mid to low 70s all week. Im not complaining about the 70s. Still ahead, theres new video out this morning from ferguson, missouri, and it could help prove that teenager Michael Brown had his hands up when a Police Officer shot him. This is nbc 10 news. At 9 24, here is a live look over the Philadelphia Museum of art. Looking good out there. We do have a few clouds, but thats okay. Well deal with that. No rain. Blue skies. Sunshine. Right now, temperatures are in the mid 50s. We will warm into the 70s. The World Health Organization is urging more International Health workers to come to west africa to help contain the ebola virus. Hundreds of medical experts are trying to contain the Ebola Outbreak in the region. The w. H. O. Estimates that there are nearly 5,000 cases throughout the west african region and local medical teams are overwhelmed as the number of cases continues to increase. Meanwhile, officials in saudi arabia have introduced a new ebola screening program. This as the country prepares to receive three million muslims taking part in the islamic pilgrima pilgrimage. Many are traveling from nigeria. This weekend, medical workers wore full protective clothing as they checked all passengers upon arrival at an airport. It could be a break in the ferguson, missouri case. New cell phone video could back up claims that Michael Brown had his hands raised when a Police Officer shot him to death last month. Heres the video showing two landscapers working near the street where brown was shot. You can hear a mans voice in the video saying he had his hands up. At that same moment, one of the workers also raises his hands in the air. The comment on the video matches what other witnesses said about brown surrendering before he was killed. The u. S. Justice department is now investigating the shooting. Yesterday, family, friends, and supporters of Michael Brown demanded the arrest of the Police Officer who shot and killed him. Dozens of demonstrators marched outside of the st. Louis county jail. Officer Darren Wilson has been suspended from the force, and remains in hiding because of threats against his life. If you are looking for something to do today and you dont mind taking a little bit of a drive, why not head to baltimore . More than 30 ships are on display as part of the star spangled spectacular. Its a celebration of the 200th anniversary of the national anthem, which was written by Francis Scott key after he witnessed a turning point battle in baltimore during the war of 1812. Visitors can get a good look at the tall ships and even get onboard to take a look around. Other events include an aircraft display and festival, an air show and a concert. The tall ships will be in baltimore on tuesday. When we come back, well take a look at the days top stories, including the search for a killer of a Pennsylvania State trooper. Monique braxton is following the investigation. People who live in the poconos are on edge this morning as they watch agencies investigate a cop killer and hunt for that gunman. Looks like were sunny outside right now. Going to stay that way for quite some time. At least were dry, too. But cool this morning. Live look at liberty one, liberty two looking good out there. Well have a look at your forecast and the rest of the week when we come back. Nbc 10 news starts now. Right now, the search is on for the shooter or shooters who ambushed two Pennsylvania State troopers, killing one of them. Were following the manhunt this morning. A crash puts another p. A. State trooper in danger. Well explain what caused this accident overnight in philadelphia. Plenty of sunshine today, but it will feel like fall. Heres a live look down the shore at cape may, where just a few weeks ago, the beach was packed. Not quite bathing suit weather today. Its about 59 degrees there right now. Good morning, im rosemary connors. Its 9 30 on this sunday. Lets get right to the forecast now with meteorologist tedd florendo. We know that were right smack in the middle of september, the heart of what would be the fall season, although its still technically summer. But ive got to tell you, its unseasonably cool. We shouldnt be this cool this time of year. Not at all. A lot of times in the morning, were supposed to be at 62 degrees. A lot of areas hit the upper 40s, so thats definitely cooler than average. Our highs today wont warm up too much. Heres whats really chilly. Up 40s in the poconos. Weve got sunny skies at least, but a chilly start to our day up there in the poconos. In some areas, were about 13 degrees cooler than yesterday at this time, like atlantic city, dover, millville cooler than we were yesterday. 49 mount pocono. Were going to warm up today and we will be pleasant by the afternoon. 72 degrees will be our high. Well hit that about 4 00 p. M. Sunny and nice today and pleasant for the evening and the best part, the humidity is going to remain really low for our sunday. So get out there and enjoy that sunshine. Well talk about when well see the chance of showers return coming up in your full forecast. Thank you, ted. Well check back with you soon. The search continues this morning for the suspect or suspects who opened fire on two Pennsylvania State troopers, killing one of them and critically wounding the other. Nbc 10s Monique Braxton has been tracking the developments in this case all morning long. She joins us live from the Digital Operations Center, and we are expecting to hear from state police in a short time from now. Thats right, rosemary. Within the hour, were expecting an update from Pennsylvania State police. Overnight, we have been watching federal and st

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