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NBC10 Responds: Online Bill Problems

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NBC10 Responds saved one Philadelphia woman more than $150 after a problem with paying her bill online. Ines Ferre has tips on how to prevent similar problems with your online accounts.

Booker to Testify Against Sessions

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New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker, in a sharp break with tradition, is set to testify against his colleague Sen. Jeff Sessions on Wednesday during Sessions' confirmation hearing to be attorney general.

It is considered unprecedented for a sitting senator to testify against another senator during a cabinet confirmation, with Booker's office saying the Senate historan couldn't find another instance of a sitting senator testifying against a colleague in a Cabinet hearing.

In an MSNBC interview on Tuesday, Booker acknowledged the gravity of the moment.

"Please understand, I think these are extraordinary times, and they call for extraordinary measures," the Democrat said.

Booker is due to testify later Wednesday on a panel that includes civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis. 

In the first day of testimony on Tuesday, Alabama's Sessions vehemently rejected charges that he had made racist comments in past, and vowed to remain an independent voice in the Trump Administration. 



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Family Sues Over Escalator Amputation

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A New Jersey family whose son got his foot stuck in a mall escalator and had to have his toes amputated has filed a lawsuit.

Celestino Rivas and Maria Jimenez say in the suit filed last month that their then-7-year-old son was left disabled and disfigured by the December 2014 accident at the Oxford Valley Mall in Pennsylvania.

The Simon Property Group owns the mall and declined to comment. The Schindler Corp. made the escalator and didn't respond to calls seeking comment.

NJ.com reports that the boy's right foot was dragged into a gap between the step he was standing on and the edge of the escalator.

He later had to have the toes on his right foot amputated.

Last year, a 1-year-old girl nearly lost her middle finger after her hand got caught at the bottom of the escalator. Doctors were able to reattach the appendage.



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Alleged SEPTA Truck Hijacker Runs into Armed Man, Gets Shot

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A man who police say was legally armed with a handgun shot another man Wednesday on a West Philadelphia street moments after a nearby SEPTA vehicle crashed.

The shot man allegedly hijacked the SEPTA work vehicle minutes earlier at 6300 Woodbine Avenue, sometime shortly before 11 a.m., police said. Before allegedly stealing the vehicle, the suspect was involved in a two-car crash, police said.

The alleged hijacker then crashed the SEPTA vehicle in the 2000 block of 63rd Street in the Overbrook section and fled on foot from the scene, police said.

As he ran from the crash, he "got into a struggle with a bystander who was legally carrying a gun on his hip," police said.

The bystander shot the suspect after an alleged struggle for the gun, police said.

The suspect suffered a gunshot wound to his right leg and was taken to Lankenau Medical Center, where he was in stable condition.

Neither the shooter nor the suspect were initially identified, and no charges were released.



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Patient Pulls Out Gun, Shoots Self in South Jersey ER

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A patient attempted to shoot and kill himself inside a South Jersey emergency room Wednesday morning.

The 72-year-old man pulled out a gun and shot himself in the head while in the treatment area of the Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center along Haddon Avenue in Camden around 8:10 a.m., said a prepared statement from the hospital.

Doctors listed the man in critical condition, said the hospital.

"No staff, patients or visitors were in danger," said the hospital

The Emergency Department remained open as the hospital says it alerted patients and visitors of the incident.

"Pastoral Care is being offered to any patient or visitor who may need counseling," said the hospital. "Staff are being offered counseling through our employee assistance program."

Camden County police would investigate the incident.

 


 

SUICIDE PREVENTION HELP: The National Suicide Prevention Hotline (1-800-273-8255) is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.



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Counseling Center Battles Heroin Epidemic in New Jersey

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My Friend's House in Woodbury Heights -- a new outpatient, recovery and counseling center -- commits to fighting the opioid epidemic in New Jersey and the improving victims' lives.

Officer Rushes Doctor, Liver to Emergency Transplant

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A police officer responding to a crash wound up driving a surgeon, an assistant and a donated liver to a Philadelphia hospital for an emergency transplant.

East Cocalico Township police Sgt. Darrick Keppley says he came upon a disabled vehicle Saturday afternoon that had skidded off the icy road.

The team was transporting a liver from York to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, where a patient already was in the operating room.

Keppley says he offered to help. The doctor and assistant piled into his vehicle, he switched on his lights and sirens and navigated the snowy 60 miles east to Philadelphia.

Keppley says he was hoping to get a cheesesteak but had to get back to work.

The surgeon told the York Daily Record the transplant went "very, very well."



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Philly's Opioid Task Force Launches, Sets Aggressive Goal

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A long-sought mayoral task force charged with recommending an attack plan for the ever-growing heroin and opioid epidemic held its first meeting Wednesday morning.

The group of about a dozen public health experts, local and federal law enforcement, state administrators and advocates have a goal of providing actionable recommendations for Mayor Jim Kenney in just three months.

Dr. Arthur Evans, the city’s mental and behavioral health commissioner, said the task force is necessary to bring everyone onto the same page. 

"Multiple people were dealing with this issue but really people weren’t talking,” Evans said.

Advocates have long prodded the city to declare the drug epidemic a public health crisis and form such a task force to quickly address the problem.

Expediency is vital, Evans says, to saving lives. “This is a crisis and we need to get to the issues,” he told the group and audience of a few dozen.

City health officials expect overdose deaths to approach 900 for 2016 when final toxicology reports are confirmed in the coming months. That number is three times the city’s homicide rate.

Worse, the grim statistic, like in many towns, continues to rise every year as NBC10 found in its recent special report, Generation Addicted, about the deadly heroin and opioid epidemic. The more than year-long project followed those in the throes of addiction, family and community members affected by it and health officials and law enforcement trying to fight it.

A spike in deaths during the holiday season claimed 12 people in one day. Thirty-five people died in a five day span. Another day, some 50 people were thought to have overdosed, but they were all able to be revived with naloxone.

The infiltration of fentanyl, an exponentially stronger synthetic opioid that can be added to heroin or taken alone, into the city’s drug market could be a major instigator in the deaths. The health department expects 50 percent of opioid deaths in 2016 to involve fentanyl.

“In my public health career, I have never seen this,” Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said.

Some 55,000 Philadelphians are thought to be misusing or abusing opioids like prescription painkillers oxycontin, percocet and vicodin and their street cousin heroin, which, in Philadelphia, is some of the strongest in the nation.

Officials also want to focus on preventing young people from starting down the path to drug addiction.

“Addiction is a young person’s disease,” said Roland Lamb, deputy commissioner for behavioral health. “We have to get young people involved as early as possible.”

The task force’s first meeting, lasting for about two hours in a Market East office building, mostly outlined goals and procedure, but some members were already making first-brush recommendations. They ranged from concerns about funding, access to the overdose reversal drug naloxone, race and taking legal action against pharmaceutical companies.

The group will meet bi-monthly and make recommendations on a rolling basis. Evans said that will allow the city to put promising programs or efforts into practice immediately.

Evans said his office already compiled reports from similar task forces in other cities and states and identified recommendations that could work for Philadelphia. He said the group can then look at what works in other places and decide if it will be good for the city. He asked the group to put forth other ideas as well.

Five subcommittees focusing on community education, prevention, harm reduction and other issues will also offer suggestions to the task force.

The task force will also hold four neighborhood listening sessions for residents to share their ideas and comments on the epidemic. The dates and locations of these sessions have not yet been announced.

After three months, the group will pen a final report for Kenney with a clear plan.

“Giving the mayor a road map to really see those recommendations become a reality,” Evans said.

A website will also be launched next week to provide updates to the community about the task force findings.



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Home Security Company Reaches Settlement with Commonwealth

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A Utah-based home security company will be paying out to Pennsylvania customers after settling with the state for allegedly making misrepresentations during door-to-door solicitations.

In a release from the Office of Attorney General Bruce R. Beemer on Wednesday, Vivint Inc., also known as APX Alarm Solutions Inc., reached a legal settlement with the state “for allegedly violating the Commonwealth’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law as it sold home security systems in Pennsylvania.”

In the release, the investigation directed by the Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection states that agents from Vivint claimed to residents during door-to-door knocks that they were affiliated with the homeowner’s existing security companies and said the systems and services needed to be updated or replaced, among other claims.

The settlement also alleges Vivint failed to honor its cancellation policy and the company is accused of attempting to collect fees after consumers canceled their contracts.

“Under the terms of the settlement, Vivint is required to pay restitution to certain consumers who have previously filed complaints with the Bureau of Consumer Protection,” the release states. Vivint must also pay back additional consumers who submit valid complains by March 10.

In response to the settlement, a release states Vivint has agreed to comply with Consumer Protection Law and Unfair Trade Practices, along with obtaining signed copies of any contract and wearing clear identification that states first and last name when knocking on doors.

Consumers who wish to file a complaint regarding Vivint are encouraged to call 1-800-441-2555 or file a complaint online.



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NJ K9 to Receive Protective Vest from Nonprofit Group

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A New Jersey police department will receive a charitable donation to ensure the safety of their four-legged K9 officer.

Nonprofit group Vested Interest in K9’s, Inc. plans on donating a bullet and stab protective vest to the Ventnor City Police Department for their 2-year-old police dog named K9 Joker. The charitable vest-- expected to arrive within eight to ten weeks-- will contain an embroidery saying, “Protect me and my partner from harm.”

The 5-pound vest is worth between $1,795 - $2,234 and comes with a five-year warranty. Meanwhile, the donation amount to supply a police dog with a protective vest is $1,050.00. Jennifer Luciano of Vineland, New Jersey, sponsored K9 Joker’s vest.

K9 Joker joined the Ventnor City Police Department in 2015. With over 28 weeks of training, he is certified in tracking, apprehension, article search, building search, and narcotic detention. Vested Interest in K9’s, Inc. aims to provide protective vests and other forms of assistance to law enforcement dogs. Since its establishment in 2009, the Massachusetts-based nonprofit organization has gifted over 2,200 vests throughout all 50 states.

Dogs who are certified, at least 20 months old and actively employed in the U.S. with a law enforcement agency are eligible to participate in the program. K9 officers who recently graduated or have expired vests are also eligible.



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Locals React to Trump’s Remarks at News Conference

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President-elect Donald Trump faced a barrage of questions at his first news conference since July on Wednesday. NBC10’s Cydney Long spoke to a number of local residents about Trump’s response to the allegations that Russian ties influenced our election.

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High-End Car Thefts in Montgomery County

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Thieves stole cars and valuables from two homes near Spring House in Lower Gwynedd on Tuesday between midnight and 6 a.m. NBC10’s Deanna Durante reached out to local police departments and found out how to protect yourself from potential car theft.

New Movie with Vivica A. Fox Filming in Dover, Delaware

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Mayor Robin R. Christiansen of Dover, Delaware gave the go-ahead for a movie production starring Vivica A. Fox to film in the city. NBC10 Delaware Bureau Reporter Tim Furlong shows us what this could mean for future films in the first state.

Pa. Newlyweds Find the Beauty in Snow

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When couples think of the “perfect weather” for their wedding day, a cold, snowy scenery isn’t usually the first image that comes to mind.

For Melissa McCaslin, however, a white wedding was her dream. And on Saturday, Jan. 7, her hopes for a winter aesthetic on her special day became a reality.

“This is [one of the few] things my husband and I were hoping for our wedding,” she said.

The 30-degree weather didn’t phase the newlyweds, until it was time to take outdoor photos, expressed Thomas, the groom.

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“The snow was great for the pictures, but it was bad for us walking and stuff,” he said. “I couldn’t even complain; my wife was so much colder than I was-- wearing thin material on her chest and arms.”

Ramy Gendy, the wedding photographer, weighed in on the freezing photo shoot that took place outside of the William Penn Inn.

“I wore a jacket while taking photos and I was still cold. Meanwhile, the bride had snow up to her ankles and the groom’s hands were red,” he said. “They were troopers. I can’t imagine what they were going through, but it’s obvious that this is something they wanted.”

As for the final product, the Philadelphia-based, award-winning photographer surprised himself with the magical images.

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“Ninety-nine percent of the time, you don’t prepare for photos like these,” said Gendy. “I knew that with the snow they’d get amazing photos.”

When the Souderton couple of almost two years saw their wedding photos for the first time, they felt they made the right choice in hiring Gendy.

“Ramy knows what he's doing,” Thomas said. “Even throughout the wedding, you never got the impression that he was intruding on the experience; it’s like he was there without being there. As a result, he captured the most [candid] moments.”



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Doctors Work to Debunk Autism and Vaccination Claim

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A potential Donald Trump appointment has reignited a debate over the link between autism and childhood vaccinations. NBC10’s Erin Coleman spoke to local doctors about the vaccine debate.

Man Attacks Deli Owner After Cheesesteak Argument: Police

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A Philadelphia store owner is recovering after a man was caught on camera attacking her following an argument over a cheesesteak.

Police say two men entered the Daylight Deli on 7001 Elmwood Avenue at 4:30 p.m. back on January 4. While inside, the men began arguing with the store’s owner, a 60-year-old woman, over the price of a cheesesteak.

“He kept going on and on,” said the woman, who did not want to be identified. “I said, ‘Ahh, you’re stupid.’ And he said, ‘Say it one more time.’ So I said, ‘You’re stupid.’”

The woman told NBC10 the man then took his juice and poured it over the counter. He then punched her in the face sending her flying backwards. When the woman got back up, the man punched her repeatedly before leaving with the other man.

The woman suffered bruising and swelling to the left side of her face.

“I never thought he was going to hit my face,” she said. “Most customers are very nice to me. I know most of the people.”

The first suspect is described as a 20-year-old black male with a mustache and goatee wearing a hooded sweatshirt, dark-colored vest and dark-colored pants. The second suspect is described as a 20-year-old black male with braids wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and dark-colored pants.

If you have any information on the incident, please call the Southwest Detective Division at 215-686-3183/3184.

NJ Officer Accused of Firing Gun During Argument with GF

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A Somers Point Police officer is accused of attacking his girlfriend, illegally using his badge to get into her hotel room, firing a gun during an argument with her and retaliating against a fellow officer who was a witness in a case against him.

Officer Samuel Clerico, 49, of Egg Harbor Township was indicted Tuesday on nine criminal counts after being charged with official misconduct, terroristic threats, aggravated assault, witness tampering and other related offenses.

Clerico was arrested three times in connection to four alleged incidents between December, 2015 and September, 2016.

Investigators say the first incident occurred on December 15, 2015 in Absecon, New Jersey. Clerico illegally used his police badge to get inside a hotel room where his girlfriend was staying, officials said. The next day Clerico allegedly fired his police weapon while arguing with the woman in Egg Harbor Township.

Only two days later on December 18, 2015, Clerico allegedly retaliated against a Somers Point Police Sergeant who was a witness in the case in Linwood, New Jersey.

Officials say the latest incident occurred on September 19, 2016 in Egg Harbor Township. Clerico allegedly attacked his girlfriend and tried to get her to recant the statement she made to police about the December 16, 2015 incident.

Clerico is currently suspended without pay as the investigation continues.

Trump Picks Local Doctor for VA Secretary

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President-elect Trump picked David Shulkin, a doctor from Philadelphia, as his Veterans Affairs Secretary. NBC10's Randy Gyllenhaal gets reaction from Shulkin's parents as well as local veterans.

10 at 7: What You Need to Know Today

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Here are the 10 things you need to know to start your day from your friends at NBC10.

TODAY'S TOP STORY

Armed Bystander Shoots Carjacking Suspect: A carjacker is in the hospital after he was shot in the leg by his intended victim and held down by two teen brothers in the Overbrook section of Philadelphia, according to police. Police say the 32-year-old suspect crashed into a silver sedan at 6300 Woodbine Avenue shortly before 11 a.m. Wednesday. The crash set off a chain reaction accident that involved several other cars. The suspect then got out and tried to steal a van near an Italian restaurant but was chased away by workers at the business, according to officials. He then tried to carjack a white sedan that was nearby, police said. The owner of the car fought him off however and locked the doors. Part of the incident was captured on surveillance video.

YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST  

The rain moves out and the sun moves in for Thursday with temperatures increasing to the 60s. Temperatures are expected to dip back to the 40s on Friday however. Light snow is possible for Saturday and Sunday is expected to be partly cloudy with temperatures in the 40s. High Temp: 65 Degrees. Get your full NBC10 First Alert forecast here.

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WHAT YOU MISSED YESTERDAY

Delaware Woman Dies in Florida Airport Shooting: A Dover, Delaware woman has been identified as one of the five people killed in last week's shooting at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Broward County spokeswoman Kimberly Maroe released the name of 69-year-old Mary Louise Amzibel in an email Wednesday night. Amzibel is originally from Ashtabula, Ohio but moved to Dover, Delaware, according to our Ohio affiliate. Amzibel is one of two people from our area who died in the shooting. Terry Michael Andres, 62, was also killed. He was originally from Millville, New Jersey and attended Millville Senior High School before moving to Virginia Beach, Virginia.

AROUND THE WORLD

Russian Memo Wasn't Leaked By Us: Intelligence Chief to Trump: Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said he spoke with President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday and told him the intelligence community did not leak information about an unverified memo that sparked a firestorm of controversy when it was published online. "I emphasized that this document is not a U.S. Intelligence Community product and that I do not believe the leaks came from within the IC," Clapper said, referring to the intelligence community. "The IC has not made any judgment that the information in this document is reliable, and we did not rely upon it in any way for our conclusions.” The 35-page privately-prepared memorandum published by BuzzFeed on Tuesday includes claims that the Russian government has been cultivating, supporting and assisting Trump for five years, among other allegations. (BuzzFeed is partly funded by NBCUniversal, the parent company of NBC News.) Trump called the claims a "complete fabrication" and called BuzzFeed "a failing pile of garbage" during a previously-scheduled press conference Wednesday.

TODAY'S TALKER

Republican-Led Senate Takes First Step to Repeal 'Obamacare': The Senate early Thursday passed a measure to take the first step forward on dismantling President Barack Obama's health care law, responding to pressure to move quickly even as Republicans and President-elect Trump grapple with what to replace it with. The nearly party-line 51-48 vote came on a nonbinding Republican-backed budget measure that eases the way for action on subsequent repeal legislation as soon as next month. "We must act quickly to bring relief to the American people," said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. The House is slated to vote on the measure on Friday, though some Republicans there have misgivings about setting the repeal effort in motion without a better idea of the replacement plan.

SPORTS SPOT

Sixers Beat the Knicks: The Sixers win 98-97 at the buzzer against the New York Knicks. Get your full sports news at CSNPhilly.

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PHOTO OF THE DAY

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See more Top News Photos here.

THROUGH IGER'S EYES

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@rwenner_ captured this cool photo of a golf course.

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TODAY'S VIRAL VIDEO

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Kids try to explain colors to a blind person. Watch more here.

A LITTLE SWEETENER 

Michelle Obama Appears on 'Tonight Show': One day after her husband delivered his farewell address, Michelle Obama bid her own farewell, taking the talk show stage one last time as the sitting first lady. During her appearance on the “Tonight Show” Wednesday, she shared how emotional it has been to say goodbye after eight years in office. The Obamas have become world-class figures during their time in the White House, but the first lady made sure not to forget her roots while talking with Fallon. She took time to show appreciation for her mother Marian Robinson, who lived with the family in their Washington, D.C., home. She thanked her mom for helping raise Sasha and Malia, now 15 and 18. Read more.


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Jessica Alba's Honest Company Recalls Organic Baby Powder

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The Honest Co., co-founded by actress Jessica Alba, is recalling all bottles of its organic baby powder sold in the U.S. because of concerns it could cause skin or eye infections.

The California-based company said during recent testing of the product, possible contaminations from microorganisms — including some species associated with skin infections or eye infections — were found.

The recalled Organic Baby Powder comes in a 4-oz. container with the UPC #817810014529.

The Honest Co. said it is voluntarily recalling this product “out of an abundance of caution.” No other products of The Honest Company are impacted by this recall.

Customers may return the affected products for a full refund. Customers with questions may call 1-888-688-8653 Monday – Friday 5 a.m. PT to 5 p.m. PT, or email support@thehonestcompany.com with subject line “Baby Powder.”



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