10 at 7: What You Need to Know Today

March 10, 2016, 3:39 am

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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

Pa. Backyard BBQ Ambush Leaves 5 Dead, 3 Hurt: Five people have been killed in an ambush-style shooting during a backyard party in suburban Pittsburgh and at least two gunmen are at large, police said. Four women and a man were killed late Wednesday during the party in the Borough of Wilkinsburg. Allegheny County police said people scrambled toward the house as bullets began flying. Four of the victims were found dead on the back porch. The other one died at a hospital. Three people were injured and taken to area hospitals. Two men were in critical condition and a woman was stable, police sa At least two suspects fled on foot. A motive wasn't immediately known. Lt. Andrew Schurman of the Allegheny County homicide unit says the gunmen barged into the party and opened fire in an ambush-style attack. He said gunshots came from two distinct locations but police don't believe anyone at the party fired back.

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YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST 

Thursday is expected to see record warm temperatures again but by the evening a slighter colder front should move in to the area. Temperatures could hit 80 degrees again on Thursday. There is a chance of a shower Friday morning but the rest of the day is expected to be dry and temperatures should fall back to the high 60s. Saturday and Sunday are also expected to see temperatures in the mid-60s with a chance of showers on Sunday. High Temp: 81 degrees. Get your full NBC10 First Alert forecast here.

WHAT YOU MISSED YESTERDAY

Hit-And-Run Driver Slams Unmarked Police Car: A hit-and-run driver slammed into an unmarked police car early Thursday, leaving two Philadelphia Police officers with minor injuries. The force of the rear-end crash at Erie Avenue and G Street in Philadelphia’s Juniata section around 3:30 a.m. caused the unmarked police car to crash into the Coca-Cola bottling plant at the corner, said investigators on the scene. Doctors at Aria Health Frankford treated the 24th District officers for minor neck and back injuries, said police. After the crash, the driver took off westbound on Erie Avenue. No word yet on a vehicle description. The crash didn't do any visible major damage to the building.

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AROUND THE WORLD

White House Hosts Canada's New PM: Justin Trudeau hopes to strengthen U.S.-Canada relations. Thursday when the new, young liberal leader makes a much-anticipated visit to the White House. Trudeau, who has captured Americans' attention in a way not seen since his father's time, gets one of the highest honors the U.S. reserves for close allies: a pomp-filled visit that includes a meeting with President Barack Obama and a state dinner, the first for Canada since 1997. Trudeau, the 44-year-old son of late Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, is accompanied by his wife, Sophie Gregoire.

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TODAY'S TALKER

'Pawn Stars' Figure Jailed in Vegas: The man known to millions of cable TV viewers as Chumlee on the reality show "Pawn Stars" was being held late Wednesday in a Las Vegas jail following his arrest on felony weapon and drug charges. Austin Lee Russell, 33, was taken into custody when officers serving a search warrant in a sexual assault investigation found methamphetamine, marijuana and at least one gun at his southwest Las Vegas home, police said in a statement. Russell was not booked on a sex-crime allegation. Officer Larry Hadfield, a department spokesman, said that part of the investigation stemmed from a recent complaint by a woman, and it is continuing. Russell was being held pending an initial court appearance on 19 drug-possession charges and one weapon charge, according to Clark County Detention Center records. His bail was set at $62,000.

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SPORTS SPOT

Can Villanova Repeat?: Can Villanova repeat a No. 1 seed in the Big East Tournament? Get your full sports news at CSNPhilly.

PHOTO OF THE DAY

See more Top News Photos here.

THROUGH IGER'S EYES

@joe_diflorio snapped this cool image of a view from the Philly Art Museum.

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TODAY'S VIRAL VIDEO

Kids react to Donald Trump. Watch the full video here.

A LITTLE SWEETENER

Olympic Champion to Star in Reality Series: Olympic all-around champion Gabby Douglas is inviting the world along for the ride in her quest for history. Douglas and her family will star in the upcoming docu-series "Douglas Family Gold," which chronicles the 20-year-old's bid to become the first woman in nearly 50 years to repeat as the Olympic all-around gold medalist. The series debuts May 25 on the Oxygen Network, which is owned by NBC Universal. The show will center on Douglas, her mother Natalie Hawkins, sisters Arielle Hawkins and Joyelle Douglas, brother Johnathan Douglas and grandmother Carolyn Ford. She trains in Columbus, Ohio, where she lives with her grandmother while the rest of the family "juggles Gabby's business interests as well as their own lives," according to the network. Find out more about the series here.

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Wonderful Pistachios Recalled

March 10, 2016, 11:13 am

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Wonderful Pistachios voluntarily recalled on March 9 a limited number of flavors and sizes of in-shell and shelled pistachios that are sold nationwide after a salmonella outbreak.

Eleven people in nine states were infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Montevideo linked to the nuts, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The states involved were Connecticut, Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Virginia and Washington, The Associated Press reported. Two people have been hospitalized.

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Salmonella is an organism that causes abdominal pain, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), fever, and vomiting.

The pistachios were sold across the country and in Canada under the brand names Wonderful, Paramount Farms and Trader Joe's.

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California-based Wonderful Pistachios said the products being recalled have a 13-digit lot code, which can be found on the lower back or bottom panel of the package.

Consumers who purchased the affected pistachios may return them to Wonderful Pistachios for a refund by sending the back or bottom portion of the package that contains the lot code to: Wonderful Pistachios, 13646 Hwy 33, Lost Hills, CA 93249.

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Consumers can also return the product to the store from which it was purchased for a refund or contact (844) 505-3844.

Click here for more information.

Stop & Shop has also removed some pistachios: 

• Wonderful Roasted no Salt Pistachios, 16 oz., UPC 1411391006 with best by dates of 2016 OCT 27 and lot codes of 1509123255901; 1509123256001 and 1509123255601
• Wonderful Roasted Shelled Salted Pistachios, 6 oz., UPC 1411373406 with a best by date of 2016 OCT 26 and a lot code of 1509123260401 or a best by date of 2016 NOV 02 and a lot code of 1510123295301

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Select Corona Extra Beers Voluntarily Recalled

March 10, 2016, 8:23 am

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Beer drinkers, beware.

Constellation Brands Beer Division announced a voluntary recall of select Corona Extra 12-packs and 18-packs that may contain small glass particles. The affected beer product was distributed in the United States.

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The vast majority of Corona Extra products are not affected by this recall, according to Constellation Brands, and no injuries have been reported.

The company estimates the issue to affect about 1 in every 5,000 bottles, impacting less than one-tenth of one percent of Corona Extra 12-ounce clear bottles in the marketplace.

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Consumers may check the 8-digit alphanumeric code printed on the side panels of the cardboard cartons of 12-packs and 18-packs, and on the necks of Corona Extra 12-ounce bottles, to determine if their products are part of the recall. The list of production codes that are part of the recall are listed here.

Constellation Brands Beer Division says do not consume the product if your Corona Extra is a part of the recall. 

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For more information and to submit for reimbursement, contact the Corona Extra consumer call center at 866-204-9407 or report the product recall here.

This is the second recall of Corona Extra in two years due to potential hazardous glass particles. A similar voluntarily recall was announced in August 2014.

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'South by Southwest' Philly-Style

March 10, 2016, 10:48 am

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Being one of County's most exciting film, interactive media and music festival, "South By Southwest" is getting a Philadelphia infusion. David Silver co-founder and president of Rec Philly talks about amplifying Philly in Austin, Texas this weekend. And, Ebony Lee from Comcast (NBC10's parent company) talks about Philly's startup community. Find out more about Philly's startup culture.

Air Force Declares Missing Delaware Airman Dead

March 10, 2016, 10:07 am

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With a "heavy heart," the United States Air Force declared a missing Dover Air Force Base airman last seen on Super Bowl Sunday dead.

Col. Michael Grismer, 436th Airlift Wing Commander, declared Senior Airman Keifer Huhman dead Thursday -- more than one month after Huhman failed to report to Dover Air Force Base.

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"This decision was made with a heavy heart," said Grismer. "Each of us is heartbroken by the loss of our wingman, Keifer. In moments like this, all of Team Dover feels the impact of such tragedy. Our most sincere condolences go out to Kiefer's family, friends, and teammates here at Team Dover. We also thank all our local authorities for their professionalism, compassion, and tireless efforts in searching for Senior Airman Kiefer Huhman."

Huhman, who served with the 436th Communications Squadron, failed to report for duty on Feb. 8. After news of his disappearance surfaced, Dover Police learned that his 1997 Ford Ranger with Florida tags had been towed from the shoulder of the William Roth Jr. Bridge that spans that C&D Canal late Sunday night. Huhman was last been seen leaving his home at the Blue Hen Apartments the previous night, said police.

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A memorial service for Huhman will be held at the Dover Air Force Base Main Chapel on Friday at 3 p.m.

The Air Force didn't reveal any details about what led up to Huhman's disappearance.

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Photo Credit: U.S. Air Force

Don't Leave Tax Credits Behind

March 10, 2016, 10:42 am

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Philadelphia Revenue Commissioner Frank Breslin talks about tax credits left behind and what you can do to ensure you don't do it. Get income tax credit info.

Rally Against Temple Stadium

March 10, 2016, 2:36 pm

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The debate to build a Temple University football stadium is continuing, and on Thursday the “Stadium Stompers”, a group that does not want the stadium built, held a hearing showing their side of the issue.

AC Residents Worry About City's Future

March 10, 2016, 2:38 pm

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With Atlantic City’s financial future hanging in the balance, concerned residents took a trip to Trenton to send a message, since they are opposed to the state’s plan to take over the troubled gambling town. NBC10’s Cydney Long reports with what the concerns of the residents are.

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Raises Coming for S. Philly Wal-Mart Workers

March 10, 2016, 2:42 pm

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Employees at a South Philadelphia Walmart were celebrating, when they saw their paychecks were more than they were expecting during a time when minimum wage is being talked about throughout the region. NBC10’s Tim Furlong reports after talking to employees and management about the pay raises.

NJ Police Search for Well-Dressed Purse Snatcher

March 10, 2016, 2:47 pm

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Police in South Jersey are looking for a well-dressed purse snatcher, who sets his sights on businesses where unsuspecting employees may leave their purses unattended, and the main targets have been along Route 73. NBC10’s Rosemary Connors reports with more on the story.

Teen Girl Lured to Buxco Mall, Assaulted: Police

March 10, 2016, 4:13 pm

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Bensalem Police say 20-year-old Calvin Bridges, a Philadelphia man, convinced a 14-year-old girl to meet him a the Neshaminy Mall before he sexually assaulted her. Police think more victims could be out there.

South Philly Home Invasion Suspect in Custody

March 10, 2016, 4:34 pm

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A man wanted for a home invasion in South Philadelphia is now in custody, after police had to track him down when he ran as they served a warrant at a home at 40th Street and Girard Avenue.

Schools Added to Turn Around List

March 10, 2016, 4:38 pm

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Four more Philadelphia schools are being included in a new district turn around model, which is the idea of turning around the districts with chronically low academic performances, to help bring academics up in those areas.

Fire Truck Crash Leaves Questions in Philly

March 10, 2016, 5:31 pm

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A quiet Sunday morning in November turned into a frightening experience for Jamall Henderson and his neighbors.

A Philadelphia Fire Department ladder truck jackknifed on Baltimore Avenue between 54th and 55th streets.

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“I thought they were coming through my front wall,” Henderson told the NBC10 Investigators.

The ladder truck crashed into crashed in cars, sending one into Ludlow Harding’s shipping business.

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“We had to replace the security gate and push out the wall,” according to Harding.
But residents wondered if anyone was held responsible.

The Philadelphia Police Department did not issue any tickets related with the crash. In an email a spokesperson wrote, “There were no traffic violations issued to the Fire Operator as they were operating in emergency mode at the time. The crash was due to a combination of a curve in the road, trolley tracks, wet conditions, and speed too high to compensate for these factors combined. Only parked cars were struck.”

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Philadelphia Police could not determine the speed of Ladder 13 at the time of the crash.
Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Derrick Sawyer believes this is one of the worst fire truck accidents he has seen. Four firefighters were injured. One is still recovering while off the job.

One firefighter was disciplined for the crash and Sawyer says the driver was speeding. "I think a lot of people would believe that whenever you operate an emergency vehicle that you can go as fast as you want but we still have laws that we have to follow which means that we have to follow the speed limit,” Sawyer says.

It’s unclear whether Ladder 13 will be repaired. Similar trucks cost between $500,000 to one million dollars.

“Once you talk about the damage to the truck and the cost of repair versus the cost of what the truck is worth currently then you make a decision on whether or not you want to repair,” according to Sawyer.

To put the crash in perspective, the fire department responded to 370,360 calls in 2015. It had 319 accidents, ranging from minor side view mirror damage to the Ladder 13 crash.

The City of Philadelphia received four claims related to the accident. One has been settled. One is pending resolution and the other two are open.

Harding did not file a claim. He thought the process would be too slow and he needed repairs done quick. License and Inspections cited him for the damage to his property caused by the fire truck. He had thirty days to make the repairs or face fines.

His insurance company paid $15,000 to fix the metal gate and façade. Harding believes the damage could have been much worse.

“Lives could have been lost. We’re just so, so lucky that no one lost their life,” Harding says.
 

Frustrated SEPTA Commuters Stranded

March 10, 2016, 8:50 pm

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Hundreds of commuters were stranded Thursday evening after power problems shut down the Paoli-Thorndale line in the middle of the evening rush.

"I can't believe how incompetent they handled this, they should have a plan in place," stranded passenger Robert Zirkel told NBC10's Drew Smith, "Whoever is in charge of the customer service whould really be fired for tonight's events."

It all started around 5 p.m. near the Ardmore train station. Officials said the stoppage was due to an Amtrak power issue. Septa officials said 6 trains with an estimated 500 passengers were stranded along the line when the problems began. This estimate did not include passengers who had not boarded trains yet.

SEPTA advised commuters traveling from Philadelphia to Villanova, Bryn Mawr and Radnor to take the Market-Frankford Line to 69th Street then transfer to the Norristown High Speed Line. Commuters looking to travel further out would need taxis or private vehicles to return to their parked vehicles.[[371749941, C]]

"Right now, we're monitoring the situation and we'll get notice out to the public if service will  be impacted tomorrow," a SEPTA spokesperson told NBC10's Drew Smith.

Commuters lined up at 30th Street Station awaiting buses to transit locations along the route. Buses finally arrived around 8:30 p.m., more than 3 hours after the problem began.

Chris McConathy told NBC10 he opted to call an Uber from the Radnor train station to take him home after he was delayed for hours. "SEPTA made no efforts to even refund people for the trip or anything," McConathy said he finally arrived home about 3 hours after his train should have arrived.[[371750101, C]]

Officials said the Paoli-Thorndale line was suspended until further notice.

Photo Credit: NBC10- Drew Smith
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Body Found, Hazmat Declared at PA Home

March 10, 2016, 8:43 pm

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Hazmat crews were seen going into a home on Thursday night, where a body was found on Hillcrest Lane in Slatington, Lehigh Valley.

Man Fights Off Home Invader

March 10, 2016, 8:44 pm

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Police say a man forced his way into a house on 6th Street, near Cambria in North Philadelphia and assaulted a woman inside, until another man living in the house heard her screaming and chased him off with a baseball bat.

Local Family Gets Surprise of a Lifetime

March 11, 2016, 3:51 am

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Angela Beckett got emotional when she heard the news that her sons were selected to receive four year scholarships from the Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia on Thursday.

NJ State Trooper Killed Mourned

March 10, 2016, 8:54 pm

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Hundreds remembered Trooper Sean Cullen Thursday night, who died after being called out to a car fire on I-295 in West Deptford. NBC10’s Randy Gyllenhaal reports with more on the vigil for the fallen officer.

Cooler Friday, Tracking Showers

March 10, 2016, 8:55 pm

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Warm temperatures are staying for the weekend, but it is bringing in some showers Thursday night, with more rain in the forecast for the work week. NBC’s Doug Kammerer has what temperatures to expect during the weekend, and when to expect chances of rain in his 7-day forecast.