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WATCH: Newark Police Give Free Hugs

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Police in Delaware are slowly becoming masters of social media. A few months after a Dover Police officer’s videotaped lip-sync of Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off” took YouTube by storm, two Newark officers scored a viral hit of their own with a clip of them giving out free hugs.

In the two and a half-minute video, Corporal James Spadola and Officer Aaron Olicker walk along Main Street in Newark, Delaware while holding signs offering free hugs and embracing strangers on the street.

Corporal Spadola told Delaware Online he came up with the idea for the video a few months ago in the midst of negative news surrounding police.

“I just wanted to come up with a positive time between the police and the citizens,” he said.

University of Delaware student Tia Hill filmed the officers and edited the video. 

Take a look at the clip and the video embedded above.
 



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Service Honors Victims of Deadly Derailment

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A "service of reflection" was held Sunday to honor the victims of Tuesday’s deadly Amtrak train derailment.

The event began at 5 p.m. ET at Frankford Avenue and Wheatsheaf Lane, the same location where a New York-bound Amtrak train derailed in Philadelphia Tuesday night, killing eight people and injuring over 200.

Mayor Michael Nutter, Governor Tom Wolf, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx, Amtrak President & CEO Joseph Boardman, U.S. Senator Tom Carper (DE), Congressman Bob Brady (PA) and Judge Renee Cardwell Hughes, the CEO of American Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania, also attended.

A midshipman from the U.S. Naval Academy, an Associated Press staffer, a Wells Fargo senior vice president, the CEO of a tech company, a dean at Medgar Evers College, a Maryland father of two, an employee at Cushman & Wakefield and an Italian national were the eight people killed in the derailment. You can read more about the victims HERE.

During the ceremony, attendees honored the victims by ringing bells while saying their names and releasing doves. Foxx had a message for the families of the victims.

"I can't imagine the grief and shock that Tuesday brought to your doorsteps," he said. "And I know there's nothing any of us can say to bring you comfort. But we will nevertheless spend the rest of our careers attempting to honor the memory of your loved ones. We will honor them by making sure this never happens again."

The first responders who came to the scene after the accident were also honored during Sunday's ceremony.

Amtrak to Resume Service Between Philly and NYC

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Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York City will be restored Monday following Tuesday's deadly train derailment, according to officials.

Amtrak announced they would resume full Northeast Corridor operations, effective Monday morning.

“The safety of our passengers and crew remains our number one priority. Our infrastructure repairs have been made with the utmost care and emphasis on infrastructure integrity including complete compliance with Federal Railroad Administration directives,” said Amtrak President & CEO Joe Boardman. “Amtrak staff and crew have been working around the clock to repair the infrastructure necessary to restore service for all the passengers who travel along the Northeast Corridor.”

Effective with departures from Philadelphia at 5:53 a.m. (Train 110) and New York City at 5:30 a.m. (Train 111), all Amtrak Acela Express, Northeast Regional and other services resume. Travel in that portion had been suspended since Tuesday night's derailment.

Visit the Amtrak website for more details on scheduling and delays.

SEPTA also announced they would resume service on the Trenton Regional Rail Line Monday. However, due to an anticipated reduction in the number of operating tracks, SEPTA trains in both directions won't stop at the North Philadelphia, Bridesburg and Tacony stations Monday. Service to and from those stations is expected to resume Tuesday. Passengers can find alternative modes of travel on the SEPTA website.

Passengers using the Trenton and Chestnut Hill East Regional Rail Line should expect delays.



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Truck Overturns, Catches Fire on I-295

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At least one truck overturned and caught fire on I-295 in Mount Laurel, New Jersey Sunday night.

The accident occurred in the northbound lanes of I-295 at the Route 73 overpass. Crews are currently at the scene. They have not yet revealed whether anyone was injured or if there are any lane closures though the NBC10 traffic cam shows a massive traffic backup in the area.

This story is developing. Stay with NBC10.com for updates.



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Philly Mayoral Candidates Prepare for Primary

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Democratic candidates in Philly's mayoral race made the most of the weekend to win over voters ahead of Tuesday's Primary. NBC10's Jesse Gary has the details.

Family Seeks Amtrak Victim's Body

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Antonio Piras came to America this weekend to overcome heartbreaking obstacles that have delayed the burial of his brother, a victim of last week's deadly Amtrak derailment.

Piras is battling a bureaucratic nightmare that has stopped his family from bringing the body of Giuseppe Piras to his homeland of Italy, the family told NBC 4 New York on Sunday.

Giuseppe Piras was traveling to New York City last week to sell wine and olive oil on behalf of a cooperative in his native Sardinia. He was aboard Amtrak train 188 when it derailed in Philadelphia and his was one of the last of the eight bodies pulled from the wreckage.

An avid cyclist, Piras, 40, was identified after his worried family contacted the Italian consulate in Philadelphia and sent them his picture.

The family was initially told that Piras was alive and on a shuttle bus headed for New York. They were then told that an Amtrak representative made a mistake.

Once it was established that Piras was killed, his family asked that his body be kept in Philadelphia so that a family member from Italy could claim it. But days later, it was moved to a New Jersey funeral home without their consent.

The matter is further complicated in that the death certificate and other paperwork has to be shuttled between two states. The family has been told they may not be able to send Piras home until Friday.

Amtrak officials declined to comment on the situation.

NBC10 @ Issue: Lynne Abraham, Part 1

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One-on-one with Democratic Philadelphia Mayoral candidate Lynne Abraham.

NBC10 @ Issue: Lynne Abraham, Part 2

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Part 2 of a one-on-one interview with Democratic Philadelphia Mayoral candidate Lynne Abraham. To watch Part 1, click here.

NBC10 @ Issue: Jim Kenney, Part 1

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One-on-one with Democratic Philadelphia Mayoral Candidate Jim Kenney.

NBC10 @ Issue: Jim Kenney, Part 2

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Part 2 of a one-on-one interview with Democratic Philadelphia Mayoral candidate Jim Kenney. To watch Part 1, click here.

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

Obama to Visit Camden Monday: President Barack Obama will visit Camden Monday to discuss how police are working to build trust with the community and to promote his "Promise Zone" program. Camden was recently one of eight places designated a "Promise Zone," which could open doors to get extra federal grants. The White House says the program uses federal grants to increase economic opportunity, reduce crime and improve public health, among other things. Obama will meet with law enforcement and young people Monday and hear how the Camden County Police Department works to forge relationships with the community it serves, the White House said.

YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST 

It will be warm and muggy this Monday and scattered afternoon thunderstorms are expected. Temperatures in the low 80s are expected. Tuesday could bring severe thunderstorms but the rest of the week we may see a return to spring time. High temp: 80 degrees. Get your full NBC10 First Alert forecast here.

WHAT YOU MISSED YESTERDAY

Amtrak Service Restored Monday: Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York City and SEPTA regional rail service will be restored Monday following Tuesday's deadly train derailment. Effective with departures from Philadelphia at 5:53 a.m. (Train 110) and New York City at 5:30 a.m. (Train 111), all Amtrak Acela Express, Northeast Regional and other services resume. Travel in that portion had been suspended since Tuesday night's derailment. SEPTA also announced they would resume service on the Trenton Regional Rail Line Monday. However, due to an anticipated reduction in the number of operating tracks, SEPTA trains in both directions won't stop at the North Philadelphia, Bridesburg and Tacony stations Monday. Service to and from those stations is expected to resume Tuesday.

AROUND THE WORLD

Marine Killed In Helicopter Crash Over Hawaii: A Marine was killed when a military helicopter carrying 22 people went down Sunday at Bellows Air Force Base, Hawaii, the Marine Corps said. The Marine Corps said that 22 people were aboard the MV-22 Osprey from the15th Marine Expeditionary Unit when it had a "hard-landing mishap" during a training exercise. It gave no cause for the incident. The Marines initially said 12 Marines were injured. After confirming the death, it said only that all 21 of the others had been taken to hospitals for assessment and treatment.

TODAY'S TALKER

Italian Family Struggles to Return Body of Amtrak Victim Home: Giuseppe Piras was traveling to New York City last week to sell wine and olive oil on behalf of a cooperative in his native Sardinia. He was aboard Amtrak train 188 when it derailed in Philadelphia and was one of the last of the eight bodies pulled from the wreckage. His brother, Antonio Piras, is now battling a bureaucratic nightmare that has stopped his family from bringing the body of Giuseppe Piras to his homeland of Italy, the family told NBC 4 New York on Sunday.

The family asked that Giuseppe's body be kept in Philadelphia so they could claim it. But days later, it was moved to a New Jersey funeral home without their consent. The matter is further complicated in that the death certificate and other paperwork has to be shuttled between two states. The family has been told they may not be able to send Piras home until Friday. Learn more about the family's struggle here.

 

SPORTS SPOT

Phillies Beat the Arizona Diamond Backs 6 to 0: Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg said Third Baseman Will Franco brought more quality at bats to the game after his first homerun. Get your full sports news at CSNPhilly.

PHOTO OF THE DAY

See more Top News Photos here.

THROUGH IGER'S EYES

@tedy913 snapped this cool image of the Philadelphia skyline from South Street.

Have an awesome Instagram photo you'd like to share? Tag it with #NBC10Buzz.

TODAY'S VIRAL VIDEO

These tired moms get through the afternoon slump with a paradoy of Taylor Swift's Blank Space. Watch the video here.

A LITTLE SWEETENER

'Service of Reflection' Honors Amtrak Victims: A "service of reflection" was held Sunday to honor the victims of Tuesday’s deadly Amtrak train derailment. The event was held at Frankford Avenue and Wheatsheaf Lane, the same location where a New York-bound Amtrak train derailed in Philadelphia Tuesday night, killing eight people and injuring more than 200. During the ceremony, attendees honored the victims by ringing bells while saying their names and releasing doves. The first responders who came to the scene after the accident were also honored during Sunday's ceremony. Learn more about the service here.

 


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School Bus Crashes Into Pole After Colliding With Car

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A school bus careened into a power pole after colliding with a car in a Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood Monday morning.

The crash happened around 6:30 a.m. at Byberry and Thornton Roads, police said.

The impact sent the bus, which did not have any children onboard, into a power pole leaving the front-end crumpled.

The car, a red sedan, wound up on the opposite side of the road with heavy damage.

Police said the car's driver was complaining about pain, but they did not know the extent of their injuries. The bus driver was not hurt.



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Woman Dies After Stabbing Inside Abandoned Home

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A woman is dead after being stabbed in the back and neck by a man during a fight inside an abandoned North Philadelphia home, officials, family and friends tell NBC10.

London Chanel, a 21-year-old transgender woman, was killed in the stabbing that police said took place around 12:40 a.m. Monday inside a rowhome along the 2200 block of Ingersoll Street.

"She had a heart of gold," Chanel's friend Kione Seymore said remembering her Monday evening. "She hardly ever frowned. She always had a smile on her face. Her laughter was infectious."

Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said an argument between Chanel and her 31-year-old alleged attacker sparked the deadly incident inside a middle bedroom on the third floor of the house.

The verbal tiff soon grew into a physical fight that ended with Chanel being stabbed twice in the back and once in the neck, according to Small.

The attacker and another person, who witnessed the stabbing, carried the woman downstairs and placed her on quilts outside the home. They were doing CPR on the victim when they saw a School District of Philadelphia officer nearby.

Small said they flagged the officer down for help who then called Philadelphia Police.

Officers rushed the victim to Hahnemann University Hospital where she was pronounced dead just after 1 a.m., police said.

Nellie Fitzpatrick, Director of LGBT Affairs for the city, confirmed Monday afternoon that Chanel was a member of the transgender community and said she was "devastated" by the loss.

"My heart goes out to her family, friends and the community as we mourn her death," she said. “I know that the police department will work tirelessly to fully investigate the case."

A native of Victoria, Texas, about 2 hours northeast of Corpus Christi, Chanel came to Philadelphia several years ago and spent time living at Covenant House, a youth shelter and crisis center in Germantown, according to friends.

Veronica Allen, Chanel's mother, said her daughter's transition had taken a toll on their relationship, but that they reconnected in March and she was looking forward to her moving home.

“She was going to go to court to change her name and then she was going to come home," Allen said. “That’s what we were working towards, but that man took it away from me."

Seymore and Aileen Brown-Henry described Chanel as a kind person who watched after them as they grew up figuring out life together.

“She was my heart and soul. She saved me a lot," Brown-Henry said adding that Chanel helped her transition off the streets. "She was my only friend."

"We are trans sisters. We shared a bond no one could understand," Seymore said.

Chanel's cousin Lennox Washington echoed the sentiments saying she "was loved by anyone" she met.

A candlelight vigil in Chanel's memory is set to be held at the scene Friday evening. Allen said the family has set up a bank account to raise money to have her daughter's body flown back to Texas for a burial.

Homicide detectives continue to investigate the case. A folding pocket knife, which investigators believe was used in the stabbing, was found on the alleged attacker, Small said. Both he and the witness have been taken into custody for questioning. No charges have been filed.



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NBC10 First Alert Weather: Warm & Muggy Monday

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It's a warm and muggy Monday morning with temperatures in the 70s already and showers are expected later this afternoon. Tuesday brings another chance of showers and will be hotter than Monday.

Pregnant Woman Rescued After I-476 Crash

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A pregnant woman had to be rescued from a car following a three vehicle crash along a busy stretch of the Northeast Extension Monday morning, state police tell NBC10.

The crash happened around 8 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I-476 in Salford Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania State Police said.

Rescuers were able to get the woman out of the car a short time later, police said. She was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital — Cedar Crest in Allentown with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

Two other people in another car were taken to a hospital for treatment, police said. Their injuries are also non-life-threatening.

The cause of the crash remains unclear.



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Flyers Hire Head Coach With No NHL Experience

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After a month-long search, Flyers general manager Ron Hextall has found his guy.

The Flyers on Monday named Dave Hakstol from the University of North Dakota as their 19th head coach in franchise history replacing Craig Berube.

Two sources told CSNPhilly.com's Tim Panaccio that the Flyers did not ask to speak with Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock, but did interview Todd McLellan at the world championships before hiring Hakstol.

“Dave brings a wealth of head coaching experience and success to the Philadelphia Flyers organization,” Hextall said in a statement. “He’s a proven winner and we are pleased to have him become part of the Flyers family.”

Hakstol comes to the Flyers with no NHL experience, but he’s spent the last 11 years coaching at UND, where he coached several NHL players. Among those are Jonathan Toews, Zach Parise, T.J. Oshie, Drew Stafford, Travis Zajac and Matt Greene, as well as Hextall’s son, Brett Hextall.

The 46-year-old leaves North Dakota with a 289-143-43 record in 475 games. He made the NCAA tournament every year he was there, with seven Frozen Four appearances. Last season, North Dakota made the Frozen Four, but lost to Boston University. North Dakota went 29-10-3 in the regular season last year.

Under Hakstol, North Dakota has produced 20 NHL players and 46 have played professionally. He coached Chris VandeVelde, who has played 90 games with the Flyers the last two seasons, and Derek Forbort, who the Kings drafted when Hextall was the assistant general manager in L.A.

Service Resumes After Deadly Amtrak Derailment

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At 6:03 a.m. Monday, 10 minutes behind schedule, Amtrak Regional 110 pulled out of Philadelphia's 30th Street Station bound north for New York City.

It is the first train to traverse these tracks since last Tuesday's deadly derailment in Port Richmond killed eight people and injured more than 200 — tracing the path of its ill-fated sibling.

But it did so on newly-laid track outfitted with safety features that federal investigators said could have prevented the high-speed derailment from happening. The northbound tracks around Frankford Junction, the spot where Amtrak Regional 188 leapt off the rails, now employs Automatic Train Control or ATC. This feature will can slow the train to remotely enforce speed limits.

The 50 mph speed limit has also been lowered to 45 mph, a requirement the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) put forth before service could resume.

"I think the message to passengers is that Amtrak is safe to ride," said spokesman Craig Schulz. "We're obviously very pleased to be able to provide service again this morning and we have made the changes the FRA has directed us to make and we'll operate a safe railroad like we have all along."

Train service was suspended for nearly a week between New York and Philadelphia following the crash.

ATC was operating on the southbound lines at the curve, but not on the northbound tracks, Amtrak officials said. The train was traveling at more than 100 mph when it jumped off the tracks, the force sending the passenger cars rolling onto their sides and at least one through steel power poles.

Amtrak Regional 110 took the curve Monday morning at a cautious speed out of an abundance of caution as it turned northbound toward Northeast Philadelphia, an Amtrak spokesperson said. The slow maneuvering added time to the normal hour and a half commute.

"I believe Amtrak wouldn't put us back on this route unless they thought it was safe," said regular passenger Mary Schaheen before boarding the northbound train. "I'm confident."

About 30 minutes before the train departed Philadelphia, another train left New York's Penn Station bound for Philadelphia.

SEPTA began running regional rail trains toward Trenton, New Jersey, once again as well. But that outbound service will be limited — trains will not be stopping in North Philadelphia, Bridesburg or Tacony — and delays could reach upward of 60 minutes.

Restoration work around Frankford Junction is continuing as power lines and other track upgrades are installed.

As the Northeast Corridor, Amtrak's busiest line, got back on track Monday morning, the investigation into what led to the derailment continued and a new lawsuit was filed.

The FBI is analyzing whether a grapefruit-sized projectile hit the windshield shortly before the crash. Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board want to know whether the impact disoriented engineer Brandon Bostian in the crucial moments when the train should have been slowing down at the curve.

The 32-year-old has no recollection of the incident. A conductor told investigators, however, that she believes Bostian radioed an engineer of a nearby SEPTA regional rail train, which had been hit by an object, letting him know Amtrak 188 was struck.

In an interview with investigators this weekend, the SEPTA engineer said he didn't talk to Bostian. Still, NTSB member Robert Sumwalt said his team wants to track down the lead and find out what effect, if any, the object played into the crash.

Some of the most seriously injured passengers filed suit against the railroad on Monday — the second suit since the incident. Five passengers and their spouses are seeking damages for the extreme pain and suffering they endured during the derailment.

Twenty people remain hospitalized, five in critical condition, following the derailment. All are expected to recover from their injuries.

President Barack Obama stopped in Philadelphia on his way to Camden where he's speaking about community policing initiatives Monday afternoon to thank the city's first responder leadership for their quick response to the derailment.



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Gun Charges After NJ Road Rage

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A driver was arrested after police say he waved a gun at another driver following a confrontation on a New Jersey highway.

One driver, 57-year-old John Gannon of Danbury, Connecticut, waved a gun in the direction of another driver that was pulling into a convenience store around 8 p.m. Friday on State Highway 23 in Franklin, according to police.

Gannon was allegedly trying to intimidate the other driver.

Police said Gannon was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and is being held on $10,000 bail. It was not immediately clear if he had an attorney.

NJ Senate Unanimously Approves Bestiality Ban

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The state Senate unanimously approved a measure that would bar people from having sexual contact with animals. 

The vote on Monday was 35-0.

State law now prohibits torturing or neglecting animals. The new measure would add any sexual contact to the list of prohibitions.

The bill designates bestiality as a fourth-degree criminal offense, punishable by 18 months in prison, a fine of $10,000 or both.

The Assembly unanimously passed an identical measure last June.



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Priest Fired Over Pro-LGBT Post

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A priest says he was fired as director of Seton Hall University's campus ministry because of a pro-LGBT Facebook post.

Rev. Warren Hall took to Twitter Friday saying: "I've been fired from SHU for posting a pic on FB supporting LGBT 'NO H8.' I'm sorry it was met with this response. I'll miss my work here."

A petition started by students demanding Hall's reinstatement has since received over 600 signatures.

"Father Hall is a well-loved member of the Seton Hall community, and much of the student body is shocked and saddened by this decision," said student Ethan Kraft.

Personnel decisions about priests on campus are controlled by the Archdiocese of Newark.

The university doesn't comment on personnel matters, said Laurie Pine, director of media relations.

"The Archbishop of Newark appoints the director of campus ministry, who serves at his discretion," she said.

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