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WTXF Fox 29 News At 10 October 11, 2014

So will our weekend ab washout fox 29s Scott Williams here witness answer. Scott. Hi there, iain. It wont be a washout but right now we have mostly cloudy skies. Most of the rainfall currently in central and southern sections of delaware. But its on the light side of things. As i scan the view, you can take a look and see that theres a lot of moisture off to the west. Around sections of the ohio river valley looking at some of that moisture and it continues to move from west to east. So the bottom line is that most of the rainfall will be arriving after midnight. Watch the clock. Look at 4 00 a. M. Where you see the yellow, where you see the orange, down the shore, central southern sections of delaware thats where that moderate rain will fall overnight and early on saturday morning. What about 8 00 a. M. When youre watching the fox 29 weekend news . Were logging at clouds and showers across the area. And it lingers at least through midday. Heres noon. You can see pockets of drizzle and showers still around. So th bottom line, its cloudy chinly. Most of us still dry. The instead yesterday rainfall arrives after midnight. A wet start to your saturday morning. Keep that mind for your plans. Chilly, too. Let me temperatures in the 50s. The rain will linger midday saturday were talking way rainfall totals right now about half an inch to an inch by midday saturday. Well continues to time out this rainfall. Your entire weekend forecast as well as some temperature changes all coming up. Iain, back to you. All right, scott, thank you. You can track the rain and temperatures any time of day on our website on myfoxphilly. Com. All you have to do is click the weather tab. Take look at this Surveillance Video police in northeast philadelphia say this man is responsible for robbing more than a dozen businesses in less than two months time. They want to catch him before he hits again. Fox 29s Jennifer Joyce is live at northeast detectives to night with the latest. Jennifer . Reporter this robber hittinhitting a different busins each time and as you mentioned, police want people to take close look at the Surveillance Video and see if you can help them catch this guy. Who is this man . Big hood, long full body length robe. Reporter striking in the middle of the night. Hes fast. Hes only in the store a minute. Reporter but thats long enough to insight fear. He use as silver handgun during all the commission of these robberies. Reporter northeast detectives say, this heavy set white man about 6 feet tall is on a role. He seems to be working his way down the frankford avenue corridor. Reporter hes robbed 14 businesses in northeast philadelphia in the last month and a half including this wawa on the 800 block of cottman of a just this morning. He come right in. Give me the money much points the gun at them. Sometimes he cocks the gun. Reporter and bolts off. Police say they think this speedy serial robber has a get away car and an accomplice. Hes hitting shops open late night, bars, restaurants and convenience stores. Police say the criminal is increasing his workload which has them concerned they want him off the streets. Over the last few weeks, hes hitting almost every three, four days. So hes definitely picked up the pace. Reporter if you know anything about this man or if you happen to see anything or anyone suspicious, call 911. Iain . All right, jennifer, thank you. Philadelphia police say theyre looking for one more suspect in the murder of a man. Theyre looking for 22 year old mohammed who also goes by kyra hall from the 1,000 block of rockland street. Cops say hes wanted in connection to the murder of moses mora found dead in june on the 400 block of west cass key street. To other already charged in his death. Another courtroom surprise from convicted killer man as he waits to find out if he will get the Death Penalty for the murder of a baby and her grandmother. Prosecutors say he needed money to pay off some gambling debts. The horrific crime happened two years ago in king of prussia. Fox 29s brad satin reports from the Montgomery County courthou courthouse. Reporter it was a tough day in the courtroom for the family of 10 month old baby girl and her grandmother murdered two years ago by this man. He was convicted thursday of killing the baby and grandmom in what was a botched attempt to take the child for ransom to pay off some gambling debts. With a guilty verdict the jury must now decide between life in prison or death. But the day began when the man saying no need. He was okay with the Death Penalty until his attorney talked him out of it. While hes mentioned at times he doesnt want to fight that has been not a consistent position so my position has been since hes waffled back and forth little bit we ought to mitt on the mitigation evidence and let jury decide based on all the evidence. Reporter he brought witnesses to the stand hoping their testimony would convince jurors to spare his life. Talking about an academically intelligent man with masters degree but led a troubled life even attempting suicide. But the testimony seemed overshadowed when prosecutors brought the victims family members to the stand in support of the Death Penalty. Two brothers testified about the loss of their mother and child. With some of the courtroom crying, venna tearfully told jurors my baby is no more. I cannot take my baby home to india and speaking of his mom saying she always advised me help someone after this incident i dont know who to trust. It is the saddest thing. The testimony from them is heartbreaking in many respects. Theyve been through so much. Its going to affect people in a dramatic way. Reporter in norristown, brad satin, fox 29 news. Officials in Delaware County have identified the victim of a fatal fire but theyre still trying ting in out what caused wednesday nights tragedy. It happened around 9 30 at the Elwyn Institute on elwyn road. Officials say 38 people were evacuated but one person was unaccounted for. They later found him dead insi inside. He has now been identified as 63 year old william myers. A Police Officer suffers some minor injuries but is expected to be okay after a crash in south philadelphia. It happened just after 2 00 this afternoon at 11th and bainbridge. Theres no word on what caused the crash. The officer was taken to the hospital for his injuries. No one else was hurt. The faster a Mercer County preschooler who died from enterovirus is speaking out. Four year old eli waller attended Yardville Elementary School before he suddenly died last month. Another preschooler at the school is also being tested for possible enterovirus infection. The respiratory illness is blamed for eli wallers death and his dad spoke about his son today. Just an incredible kid. You know, a couple days ago i put out a statement and hes like the little puppy dog who just looks at you and wants to make you happy and that really was eli. He lies dad announcing the start of a foundation in elis memory its called the first day of School Foundation and will help special needs kids and their families. Enterovirus has infected children in more than 20 states including new jersey. To the Ebola Outbreak now and the efforts to stop it. Extra ebola screenings will begin tomorrow at jfk, air travelers arriving from west african countries will face temperature check. White house ordered five airports to begin advanced screenings and tonight two texas lawmakers are asking that dallas and houston airports be added to the list. Foxs john roberts has the sto story. Reporter in oklahoma city, a sick man who claimed his landlord had been to west africa was rush to the Isolation Unit at this hospital. His landlord was neither sick or had been to west africa the man was promptly taken out of isolation. It is the new reality in america. As the government prepares to ramp screenings at five u. S. Airports the cdc director warns ebola threatens to become the new aids. The 30 ive been working in Public Health the only thing like this has been aids and we have to work now this is not the world next aids. Reporter response here to the first real case of ebola Thomas Eric Duncan was marked by stumbles. He was sent home after his first hospital visit despite having a temperature of 103. His family was left living among Hazardous Waste for nearly a week. At a hearing at the Dallas Fort Worth airport House Homeland Security Committee Chairman mike mccall said the nation cant afford any more dropped balls. We must learn from these missteps, and insure that proper procedures are stabbed and followed should another case arise in the United States report roar so far almost remarkablely none of duncans 48 contacts have fallen ill. A sheriffs deputy who had been in the apartment with no protective gear wore lowed from the hospital last night. His illness found not to be ebola. The anxiety over the virus isnt limited to the United States. In macedonia a hotel has been sealed off after a british visitor mysteriously died hours after arriving. And in spain, seven people including a hairdresser are now in isolation. They were in contact with nurse Theresa Romero who was despera desperately ill after she caught ebola from patient being treated in madrid. In west africa who reported the death toll past 4,000 the cdc believes the actual number is far higher. Dr. Kent brantly the First American patient with ebola told an audience at Abilene Christian university today that the virus is devastating entire nations. Youve seen the news reports, and i assure you the reality on the ground in west africa is worse than the worst report youve seen. Reporter customs and border protect begins enhanc end screening protocols tomorrow at jfk airport in new york. Newark, chicago ohare dulles and atlanta airports will follow soon after that. In atlanta, john roberts, fox news. Candlelight vigil was held tonight to honor those who have lost their lives to chronic lyme disease. It was held in center city. Vigil coincided with a medical conference of Infectious Disease experts vigil participants want the experts to update their guidelines for treatment of lyme disease. Officials are confirming a rabid raccoon was on the loose in gloucester county. It was caught tuesday after it was spotted in the daytime actinacting ear radically. Health Officials Say to watch your pets when you let them outside and mack sure their shots are up to date. Also, stay away from wild animals and teach children to do the same. Joey merlino back in federal court. What the convicted former mobster is accused of doing now. The fight to put him back in prison coming up next. A man accused of up skirting at the Lincoln Memorial is off the hook. Why a judge says what he did may have been wrong but its not illegal. Plus, ferguson, miss sorrow in the middle of a pr nightmare. Why officials believe a former gang banger with a violent pass is the right guy to fix its image. His classmates call him big john tonight he received a big honor. A heart warming seen on the field that will make you smile. A familiar face returns home. Convicted mob boss joey merlino is back in philadelphia. He appeared in a center city courtroom today. A judge is being asked to send merlino back to prison after he violated the terms of his super advised release. Fox 29s Dave Schratwieser was there. Reporter former mob boss joey merlino return to the federal courthouse in philadelphia for the first time in over a decade with the usual merlino swagger. Stopping brief toll say how it felt to be back in philly. Cant wait to go to the parade. Reporter skinny joe we was back to face hearing on whether he should be sent back to prison for allegedly mee meeting with b captain john changlini and couldnt havinged felons in florida. Thats a violation of his supervised release. His attorney argued friday the feds missed the deadline to violate merlino. Hopefully the judge agrees with me theres no juries dick. Everybody goes home happy. We want to be able to go forward and bring mr. Merlino to justice again. Reporter the judge withheld his ruling for now but when merlino left the courthouse with an entourage he was mobbed by cameras and reporters. Joe, are they picking on you at the end of supervised release here do you think . What do you think. Reporter im asking you. Youre smart. Reporter also at the courthouse was changlini seen visit wig merlino at this florida cigar bar causing the feds to say merlino violated his parole. Turns out changlini was there with his wife kathy a possible witness for merlino. Why would he be here . I dont know. Youll have to ask mr. Changlini that. Perhaps he has some interest in the case. Reporter merlino has been living the good life in florida with his wife and daughter reportedly planning to open restaurant. He has an offer of a job in a yet to be opened restaurant. I dont think mr. Merlino is actually worked a job in a very long time if ever. Reporter the feds refuse to say if he was still running the local mob but said this when asked in merlino was still involved with the wise guys. Thats the way we consider him, sure. The time theyre spending chasing merlino might be better spent fighting isis or dealing with the Ebola Outbreak. Dave schratwieser fox 29 news. Police help Surveillance Video leads to the arrest of a pair of robbers who held up a hunting park corner store. The duo are caught on camera holding up alvarez grocery on the 3900 block of north seventh street on wednesday night. The employee says the armed suspects said to give up the money fast or hed shoot. The worker agreed and hand over the cash. The two got away. If you recognize them, please call police. Philadelphia police say thanks to help from the public they now have suspects in custody in connection with bicycle thefts in the Rittenhouse Square area. They have two men in custody for the theft of several bikes from a garage on south 18th street. Robert, and john, they believe one also stole self bikes in the Drexel University area including one worth about 600. It was a landmark day for a leading family run business in philadelphia for 75 years. Dietz and watson breaking ground on a 50 million expansion of its facility in the citi tas coney second. That includes 200,000 square foot distribution center, improvements to its Corporate Headquarters and manufacturing facility as well as a new Fleet Maintenance facility. I dont think my father ever thought this would happen. I didnt think it would happen either. Weve become a National Company and starting with just a little hole in the wall practically. Dietz and watson says the project will create more than 150 jobs. The Company Distribution center in delanco, new jersey, was destroyed by fire last year. A philadelphia landmark is slated to get some major funding. Eastern state penetentiary is in line to receive a 500,000 grant to help with its preservation. The money is from an economic fund. It will be used to help with structural improvements like repairs to the roof and sky lights. The former prison is ranked as the fifth most visited tourist attraction in the city. Eastern state opened back in 1829 and operated until 1971. Its been a cultural attraction since 1994. Its been a whirlwind week in the battle for same sex marriages. Supreme court prevented five states from keeping their bands on gay marriage and now many more people are on their way to wed bliss. Foxs robert gray reports. Im very happy to pronounce you husband and hub. Feels good. Feels really good. Its official and i dont have to worry about anything any more now. Reporter legal obstacles to gay marriages continue to fall. Same sex weddings are now underway in a number of new areas as state bans are lifted. Nevada, north carolina, idaho and wisconsin just a few places where gay couples are celebrating their long fight for marriage equality. I never thought would it happen in my lifetime. Im just so excited probably the happiest day of my life. Reporter but in kansas some gay couples have to wait before they can marry. The state Supreme Court has blocked the states most populous county from issuing marriage licenses to same sex couples. As soon as i heard him say, you will be denied, i dont agree with this ruling, i walkway way. I didnt want to get upset. Reporter the state court says federal courts have not ruled on kansas law. Therefore the prohibition of same sex marriage should remain intact. More states could be following the trend as a ruling from the sixth Circuit Court of appeals can come down at any time. The court pre sides over kentucky, michigan, ohio and tennessee all of which have gay marriage bans. Robert gray, fox news. A near disaster at a crowded zoo. Why workers had to use fire extinguishers to keep big cats away from a little child. Plus the world is wondering where is kim jongun. The mystery surrounding the leader of north korea next. And the caped crusader going retro. Batmans return to the small retro. Batmans return to the small screen coming up. Guess what . The money we need to fund our schools lies right underneath your feet. Thats right. Down in the ground, pennsylvania has deep deposits of natural gas. But because of governor corbett, were the only state in the country that doesnt make oil and Gas Companies pay an extraction tax. As governor, ill make the Gas Companies pay up to help fund our schools for a change. Tom wolf for governor. A fresh start for pennsylvania.

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