Killed. Governor romney, im keith jones. The u. S. Military says six americanss recue from that hotel and president obama says he is monitoring the situation. Islamic extremist gunmen took control of the radisson blu in malis capital bam coearly this morning. Bamako. There were 170 hostages, 140 guests, 30 hotel workers. The gunmen opened fire and some witnesses say they used grenades, killing three people. Mali and state tv reports Security Forces have freed 80 of the hostages so far. Children knees tourists inside the hotel took this video. Hoo these are photos of what was happening around the hotel. One hostage said the attackers allowed him to leave after he recited verses from the koran and witnesses say the ten gunmen yelled god is great when they stormed the hotel. Its not immediately clear which muslim Extremist Group may be behind the attack. The u. S. Embassy advised americans to shelter in place. Well bring you more updates on the area and nbc 10 as well as the app as soon as we get them. This, of course, comes a week after the terrorist attacks in france. The french president , francois hollande, expressed solidarity with mali following todays hostage situation. He says his country is ready to help mali with all means necessary. The death toll has risen for the paris terror attacks. The french Prime Minister says one more person has died as a result of the bloodshed. That raises the officialanm tot count now to 130. The count doesnt include any attackers who died. French Authorities Say police have conducted nearly 800 raids since last weeks attacks. They detained 90 people and seized more than 1070 weapons. The French Senate is vote to extend the countrys state of emergency for three more months. And french officials said they found a third body in the apartment where the alleged attack organizer died during that police raid wednesday overnight. Nbcs bill neely has an update from paris. Reporter in the debris of an apartment hit by 5,000 bullets, forensic teams found the remains of a third person, a woman. Its not known who she was or whether she, too, blew herself up. This woman did. Hasna aitboulahcen, her handbag and passport also found. Friends say she loved life, loved to party, and that she was brainwashed. Her final recorded words telling police the man shes with is not her boyfriend. And this is the moment she detonated her suicide vest. Police say it almost destroyed the apartment. Her mother and brother were led away by police from the paris home she left just three weeks ago after showing no sign of being radicalized. She was with abdelhamid abaaoud. He was identified by dna, the ringleader of the massacres whod evaded Police Across europe. Its a good thing they found him. Reporter theres no satisfaction for the grieving parents of natalie laurent, killed at the concert hall. It means nothing, her mother told me, my daughter is dead. Isis have threatened more attacks on italy and washington in a video called paris before rome. After the unthinkable here, its a threat no one can ignore. And the police in paris have now recovered cctv footage of the ringleader abaaoud as the attacks were taking place. He was filmed at a metro station in paris. Clearly the man who organized these massacres was also on the ground directing them. Back to you. Bill neely reporting. This afternoon, a rally and march will take place to show unity against war, racism, islamophobia and police repression. Thats happening today at 4 00 on the west side of city hall. A number of groups are behind the rally which is in response to the paris attacks. More than 100 people are expected to turn out tonight at a candlelight vigil in doylestown that starts at 5 00 at the center of town at state and main streets fr in front of starbucks and the giant holiday tree. Youre invited to write a message of hope, love, peace and sympathy on a peace dove to place on the holiday tree. Two musicians will lead those gathered in songs of peace. Skyforce 10 over an accident that knocked down a pole in lower providence township, montgomery county. A vehicle hit the poll and overturned at south park avenue and woodland avenue. Police say park avenue will be closed between ridge pike and eagleville road for a while as a resu result. Rescue crews did not transport anyone to that scene. Racers are making their final reparations for this sundays philadelphia marathon. The city is getting ready for 30,000 participants as well as spectators. Monique braxton is live along the Ben Franklin Park way with the race weekend details. Good morning, monique. Reporter sounds like well have a great day weather wise. Ben franklin parkway is going to be shut down from here at 222nd street back to city hall. Just moments ago, skyforce 10 was over the scene catching the activities, the lastminute activity here. You can see the medical tents are set up. Barricades are being put in place for onlookers and whats being called the cheering zones. Part of the parkway will be closed all day today, then reopen for the rush hour. But the inner lanes will be shut down and remain shut down through sunday. Across town, comcast, our parent company, will be hosting a free health and fitness expo at the Convention Center that begins at noon and runs through saturday. So take a look at this video from last year. The gortex marathon organizers tell us on saturday there will be a kids fun run for ages six to 12. They will run a mile or half mile. Also on saturday an 8k run allows groups of five or more to run together and compete, including wheelchair athletes and runners or walkers. Then on sunday the Half Marathon and full marathon will go through center city, across the schuylkill, through University City and fair mount park. Back here live with 30,000 runners expected to hit the pavement this weekend we reached out the the Philadelphia Sports Congress to find out what impact thats having on restaurants as well as hotels. Ill have that at 11 30. Live along the parkway, Monique Braxton, nbc 10 news. Looking forward to that, monique, thank you. The city of philadelphia stepped up security, as you might have guessed, for weekends big marathon. Police setting up secure zones around the start and end points along the Ben Franklin Parkway. Runners and visitors will be thoroughly screened. As monique mentioned, drivers will see detours in center city because of the marathon. The nbc 10 first alert traffic september we are reporter Jessica Boyington tells us about the closures and how to get around them. The philadelphia marathon will be causing quite the traffic disruption this weekend. Starting today, the inner drive of the Ben Franklin Parkway will be closed intermittently until sunday at 6 00 p. M. Starting tomorrow saturday at 4 00 a. M. To 2 00 p. M. Closures from 18th street to 25th, parks of the Ben Franklin Parkway, mlk drive, logan circle. On sunday, Ben Franklin Parkway between 18th and 25th again and closed until about 4 00 p. M. On sunday. Additionally we have ramp closures on the vine street expressway closed sunday after 4 00 a. M. From westbound to 22nd street, eastbound to 23rd street, 15th street and broad street may close if necessary. So just a heads up there. Otherwise, what you have to watch out for, a lot of these are rolling closures which means as runners move through the area they will reopen them as they pass through. And noparking zones will be in effect all week friend friday to sunday so watch for signs so your car isnt towed. Jessica, thank you very much. Protesters going to city hall to fight possible changes to philadelphias sanctuary city program. One year ago, Angela Navarro took sanctuary in a West Kensington church. The honduran mother was threatened with deportation. Now mayor nutter wants to make an exception to its Sanctuary Program. It would allow police to inform federal immigration officials when they arrest somebody whos committed crimes like murder, rape, and domestic violence. Activists argue the accused should go through the Legal Process and not deportation. We believe that everyone deserves a Second Chance and we believe the police should not be doing the work of immigration. The Mayors Office is reviewing possible changes to the Sanctuary Program and has asked for feedback. In response, dozens of organizations plan to hand deliver their objections in a letter to the mayor this afternoon. Across the river, camden city leaders say their community is already an unofficial sanctuary city. They do not report immigrants who are victims of crime to the feds. Back across the river happening today, parx casino in bethlehem will open the first phase of its expansion. Our partners in the pennsylvania Business Journal report parx is adding more than 200 slot machines and more than 100 live table games. Future phases of the expansion will continue into next year pending approval by the pennsylvania gaming control board. A plan to privatize pennsylvanias governmentrun liquor system is headed to the state senate. The house approved the bill yesterday that would close all 600 state stores while creating 1200 permits to sell wine and liquor. That means youd have more locations to choose from. The governor vetoed a similar bill in june with but some hope it whether pass this time as part of a new budget agreement. Did you see this . A philadelphia executive spent the nights sleeping on the street to help Homeless Youth. Nbc 10 was at the Covenant House at jermgermantown just before t woke up. Each businessman has a Cardboard Box and a sleeping bag to protect them. We talked to the president of the 76ers about what the night was like for him. Cold and uncomfortable. It gives you perspective of what its like to get a warm shower and what its like not to have one. The annual sleepout raises money to provide Homeless Youth with food and shelter. The nbc 10 digital team spent weeks investigating the problem of philadelphias Homeless Youth. There are kids who even attend school everyday without having a place to stay. Dont miss the digital exclusive on nbc10. Com and our mobile app. To a heightened alert now. The steps intelligence officials are taking in the wake of the terror attacks in paris. Plus, how some lawmakers are trying to block Syrian Refugees from entering the united states. And a taste of espionage, the complicated u. S. Relations with israel for decades. Now after 30 years convicted spy Jonathan Pollard is free from prison. Why his legal fight is far from over. We got windy conditions out there today but its going to get much colder this weekend. Ill let you know how low the temperatures will go just ahead. An update on the breaking news were following this morning. Philadelphia police have found threeyearold boy who was missing in south philadelphia. Were told thankfully hes back home and safe and sound. Meanwhile this morning, president obama is launching a very public effort to relieve fears over Syrian Refugees following the paris attacks. Nbc 10 National Correspondent tracie potts has the story. Reporter in the wake of the paris attacks and isis videos mentioning washington and new york, the Obama Administration is trying to reassure americans that its highly unlikely that this could happen here. We are not aware of any credible threat here of a paristype attack and we have seen no connection at all between the paris attackers and the united states. Reporter still, some in Congress Want to shut our borders to every refugee from syria and other countries known to harbor terrorists. 47 democrats voted against the president to support that, but its unclear if the plan will make it to the president s desk. Dont worry, it wont get passed. Reporter the plan to block Syrian Refugees is drawing heat on the campaign trail. Very simply, we cant take them, folks. We cant take them. [ applause ] it could be a trojan horse. Reporter ben carson compared it to protecting children from rabid dogs. Doesnt mean that you hate all dogs by any stretch of the imagination but youre putting your intellect into motion and youre thinking how do i protect my children . Slamming the door on every syrian refugee is just not who we are. Reporter that effort to block Syrian Refugees from coming into this country now moves to the senate. Were told they wont take it up until after the thanksgiving break. Tracie potts, nbc news, u n texas senator ted cruz is holding a town hall meeting right now in iowa. This is a live look in at briar cliff university. That is not him speaking in sioux city where cruz is about to take questions from students. Hes joined today by iowa congressman steve king. Congressman steve king endorsed cruz on monday. This morning, convicted spy Jonathan Pollard is out of prison after nearly 30 years behind bars. Pollard was released early this morning from a federal prison in north carolina. He was later spotted at a federal courthouse in manhattan to check in at a probation office. Pollard is on parole for at least five years and must remain in the u. S. During that time. Pollard was arrested in 1985 for providing large amounts of classified information to israel. Quite a change from what we saw yesterday. It was raining in the morning, it was raining in the afternoon, it was raining in the evening. We have cooler winds coming in clearing us out setting us up for a chilly weekend. Well have the latest on the thanksgiving outlook for big travel day and for thanksgiving itself. You can see the flags blowing pretty good. Weve got a 10 to 20 miles an hour wind with stronger gusts. Right now 16 miles an hour, gusting to 23. Its 54 degrees andehp 13 degr colder than it was at this time yesterday, despite all the sunshine. And only 49 degrees in west chester and in reading at this hour. Remember yesterday we were well sgh, . T 60s at this time and were only in the mid50s, even toward shore where we also have sunshine. Theres that northwest wind. The dry wind but also the chilly one. Gusts to 28 miles an hour now in millville, 24 miles an hour in mount pocono. And well see gusts like that during the afternoon. Well also see a bit of wind on sunday. Not as much for the beginning of the marathon as later on. Temperature on the chilly side. Were going to get clouds to start off with but as we go through the morning well see more sunshine and temperatures, well, it will be chilly, 44 degrees at 11 00 a. M. With some wind on top of that. And still pretty chilly for the eagles sunday afternoon. 10 to 20 mile an hour wind could affect the kicking or even passing games and temperatures well below haw average, feelinge about 40 degrees, a lot colder than last weekends game. The dry air has returned and the whole east is dry. It will stay dry for a good while. The temperature doesnt budge very much during the day. If anything it goes down a little bit so its going to be a cold evening. If youre headed out, you want to take a heavier coat. You wont need any umbrellas, of course. By tomorrow morning, of course, it will be colder but there will be more clouds coming in tomorrow preventing it from being, lets say, in the 20s. But tomorrow afternoon is not really going to be warming up very much, either. Theres tomorrow afternoon then tomorrow night weve got some clouds increasing, maybe a couple of showers saturday night or first thing on sunday, especially toward the shore, but then we clear out again and set us up for some dry weather early next week. Wait until you see that. Sunny skies this afternoon, kind of breezy, 10 to 20 miles an hour gusting up as high as 30. And temperatures holding in the mid50s or even dropping a little bit. Mid50s tomorrow after that cold start. Were down in the 30s, below the freezing mark north and west and then a pretty chilly wind on sunday for the eagles. High of only 48 degrees. Another chilly day on monday. But then we really warm up and we stay dry all the way through thanksgiving day. I like the sound of that, glenn, thank you very much. This is important. Its the season of giving and the American Red Cross needs you now more than ever. Up next, a big push for volunteers. And where the most help is needed this Holiday Season. Later, relationship gone sour . Well, if bookss new plan. Well tell you about it to make your breakup a little easier to take. I finally did it ew. Let sparkle paper towels clean it up. Its perfect for cleaning spills. Desktops. And chalkboards. Too clean . Sparkle. Because its a messy world out there. The Holiday Season is upon us from the partees to the preparations to the gift giving there doesnt seem to be a free moment but there are thousands of people in our area who could use your help now more than ever. The red cross is looking for volunteers to give of their time this Holiday Season. Its my pleasure to welcome in my friend judge renee cardwellhughes. Thank you so much for joining me. So good to see you. Judge hughes is the ceo of the eastern pennsylvania chapter of the American Red Cross and shes here to tell us about the urgent need for volunteers. Urgent. Any areas of focus . It is urgent. There are actually several areas of focus, keith, as you know because youre with us, we here in the street every single night. There are literally seven to ten disasters across our region every night and we need volunteers to respond to disasters. But i know that everyone cant do that 2 00 in the morning call. So we also need wh