Im rahel solomon. Right now cosbys attorneys are arguing about a key point, which could affect how his criminal trial plays out. The judges determining whether to allow the state to introduce whats known as prior bad act in the form of 13 women who claim cosby assaulted them in the past. Some dating back to the 19 60s. If the judge allows this, cosbys trial could become more of a he saidthey said situation rather than cosby facing only one accuser. The 79 year old comedian is facing ago vaulted indeeds end Assault Charges for allegedly sexually assaulting former temple Womens Basketball coach, andrea constand, at his cheltenham home in 2005. Eyewitness news has been at the courthouse tracking ought of the days developments, starting today at 5 00. This noon, say Florida Gators defensive coordinator jeff collins will be named temples new head football coach. Collins will replace matt rhule who was recently hired at baylor after four season with the owls. Matt rhule led owls to backtoback ten win seasons and american athletic conference championship. The gators have been nationally ranked in total defense for the past two years. President elect donald trump long awaited pick for secretary every state could have some trouble in his confirmation hearing. And mr. Trump bridges former Texas Governor rick perry into the fold. Also this noon, unusual visitor to trump tower. Cbs news correspondent Kenneth Craig with the full story from new york. President elect donald trump tweeted out the news. He wants Rex Tillerson to be his secretary every state calling him one of the truely great Business Leaders of the world. We just couldnt be more grateful that someone of Rex Tillersons proven leadership and accomplishments willing to step forward to serve our nation. Tillerson has no Foreign Policy experience, but as ceo of exxon mobile, has negotiate the deals with governments around the world. He was responsible for drilling agreements with russia in the 1990s and vladmeere putin awarded him a russian order every friendship in 2013. Tillerson and putin have known each other for 15 years. The Incoming Trump administration views the tillersonputin relationship as an advantage, but it could pave the way forbath l as the nomination goes through the senate. Matter of concern to me he has such a close personal relationship with vladmeere putin. Senator john mccain told face the nation he is skeptical, but too long hear tillerson out. And senator marco rubio issued a statement tuesday morning, saying, he has serious concerns about tillerson. Rick perry will also be joining the trump cabinet as secretary of energy. The former Texas Governor once said he would eliminate the department. And rapper kanye west stopped by trump tower for a visit with the president elect this morning. Mr. Trump says the two talked about life. Kenneth craig, for cbs3, Eyewitness News. And there are now just three cabinet positions left to fill. Secretary of veterans affairs, secretary of the interior, and secretary of agriculture. Car crashes through brick storefront in New Castle County this morning. Chopper three over the scene in hokessing as you can see it crashed two thirds of the way into reynolds cleaners, it happened just before 8 30 this morning, the driver told police he accidentally pushed the accelerator instead of the brake when he was parking. He was cited for careless driving. Fortunately, no one was injured. And the suspect seen in this Surveillance Video want in the connection with two different commercial store robberies. In the olney section of philadelphia. Police say in both incident the suspect shot an employee then demanded an unknown amount of money and lottery tickets before fleeing on foot. If you have any information, contact authorities. Well, clouds are rolling through the area this afternoon and we could be in for some overnight showers or even a flurry, and later this week, the drastic drop in temperatures. Justin drabick live outside on the cbs3 skydeck with a look at the changing forecast, hi, justin. Afternoon, rahel, like you said, big changes coming up next few days, but until then, at least we can enjoy seasonable conditions. If you dont like it cold take advantage of the next 24 hours or so. Temperatures in the 40s today, where it should be for this time of year. Little sun today, clouds starting to roll on in, indicating little system moving in from the west. Compared to yesterday at this time, little cooler, anywhere from threefive or even close to 10 degrees colder specially from the city on southward. We did make it up to 60 degrees yesterday. So sitting at 42 right now at the airport. Low 40s south jersey near 40 up into the Lehigh Valley. Suburbs same deal at this hour, 37 in quakertown, and 41 as you head over into new jersey. Winds pretty much calm to about 10 miles per hour, no harsh windchills this morning, not too bad if you are headed outside. High level clouds, moving on in, weak disturbance comes through later tonight, maybe stray, rain or snow shower coming later this evening, but the rest of today, comfortable for middeals, mid 40s for high in philadelphia and at the shore, and mid 30s in the poconos. Coming up in the seven day forecast, we are talking about in addition to maybe feeling like the Single Digits. Ill let you know that arrives coming up in a few more minutes. Dont want to hear that one, thanks, justin. One dead, another teen injured, after a shooting in burlington county. This happened about 8 00 last night. According to police the victims were outside after home on plumtree lane in willingboro when shots rang out from across the street. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The other was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wounds to the ankle. That victim was last listed in stable condition, no arrests have been made in the incident, and the motive is still being investigated. Police are now asking for the publics help in catching the thief who is targeting churches in coatesville. Police say burglaries may be targeting houses of worship out of desperation since it is the Holiday Season, five churches have been hit in a little over a week, in the Chester County community. Police believe the five breakins are connected and say 5,400 in cash was stolen from the holy ghost Ukrainian Orthodox churr. No need to steel specially from a church. Churches do a lot of outreach for people. It is the lowest of the low to steel from a church. Police say they plan to increase their presence around the churches. If you have any information Coatesville Police want to hear from you. Well, the last Company Quest diagnostic admits it has been hacked saying data breach has exposed information of thousands of clients. Now, according to quest diagnosis, the breach happened last month. They say an unauthorized thirds party gained access to the private information of about 34,000 people. This includes their names, their dates of birth, lab results, and some phone numbers. Now, Quest Diagnostics released statement which reads in part when Quest Diagnostics discovered the intrusion it, immediately addressed the vulnerability. Quest is taking steps to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future and is working with a leader Cyber Security firm to assist in investigating and further evaluating the companys system. Well, just ahead on Eyewitness News. This saturday marks a decade old tradition that will be observed across the nation. We will show you what it is, and why it is so important. And newborns, and weight. The new information that is a positive sign about obesity in america. Thats when Eyewitness News returns. Scalpel. I have no idea what im doing. Im just a tv doctor. I never went to college. scream i dont do blood. But now, thanks to cigna, i can do more than just look the part. Is that a foot . We are the tv doctors of america. And were partnering with cigna to help save lives. By getting you to a real doctor for an annual checkup. So go, know, and take control of your health. Doctor poses. Cigntogether, all the way. On the health watch this noon, shows most americans have not gotten their flu shots this season, rahel, justin. I try to avoid that. Yes, true, but doctors say there is no reason not to get it, especially because flu activity is on the rice, they recommend everyone over six months olds get one every year, even pregnant women, while the shot is not 100 effective, doctors say you may not get as sick if you do end up with the flu. Chubby babies may be on the decline, thats actually hopeful sign in the fight against obesity. Study of children two years old and younger who were enrolled in Government Assistance Program found the rate of children from obesity fell from 16 in 2010 to 12 in 2014. The report is in todays edition of the journal pediatrics. Well, the third saturday in december is reach across america day. Volunteers from all over the country lay wreaths in honor of all of those who have served this nation. The Program Began at Arlington National cemetery 25 years ago, but this year a challenge to raise enough money to mark all of the graves. Craig boswell explains why the goal is so important. Janice, visits Arlington National cemetery, several times a year, picture of jesse melt on, the thirds, her son. I want them to remember that jesse was a man that loved god, his family, and his country, was willing to sacrifice. Was killed eight years ago while serving in afghanistan. We have many more to participate. Will return to the cemetery this saturday when wreaths are placed on every grave. Thousands of volunteers placed more than 240,000 wreaths at arlington last year. Eighteen wheelers filled with wreaths from the Wooster Wreath Company in maine are headed to the cemetery now, the company has been supplying wreaths for 25 years now, but this year, it was a struggle to raise enough money to cover all the markers. Bridges tears to my eyes, made a pledge then, we want to mayor sure we cover all of arlington, and im happy to say that it looks like weve done it this year again. Kelce has been helping to lay wreaths at arlington since 2012. I enjoy doing it, it is a humbling experience, to be able to help the community at large. Says the Program Sends a valuable message. I think that it is important that we teach our children who are growing up that freedom is not free. There is a cost for freedom. Somebody has to pay a price. When the volunteers fan out this saturday, this gold star mom will honor one of the soldiers burried here. I go, i lay the wreath, and i say job well done. Craig boswell, cbs3, Eyewitness News. Well, still ahead on Eyewitness News get ready to bundle up. Well show you whats happening in the midwest. Because it is a preview of the arctic blast, thats blowing its way through the northeast. Justin . Good afternoon, everyone, tuesday, always looking ahead to the weekends. Talking about this cold air moving in, by the weekends, starts to warm up little bit. Still initially there could be enough cold air with our next storm system, start the weekend off with little wintery mix, and it finishes milder some rain. Talk about that more coming up in eyewitness weather. Part of the country are more dangerously cold. Arctic air is bringing bitter cold to the northern planes and upper midwest. Braving the colds in minnesota, jamie yuccas. Reporter people across the midwest are cleaning up after getting a fresh batch of snow from the latest storm to sweep through the region. Messy roads, like this accident, in ohio, where a truck ran off the road. The driver was hurt, but will survive. In m mc henry, illinois, some people were taking winter Early Arrival in stride. We knew it was coming so i think people were prepared. They had their shovels. It is all part of the fun. Get you in the spirit. The storm might be gone, but followed by frigid, arctic air. Bringing sub zero temperatures to a large part of the country, for the first time this season. Coverage is key, especially if your job takes you outdoors. Layers, lots of layers, you know, i mean, you hear it a million times, but thats how you do it, yes. Im currently walking across very frozen dutch lake here in minnesota, but imagine a year ago, when you could swim across this lake. Thats because they did not dip below zero in the state of minnesota until january 9th of last year, what a difference a year makes, because the rest of this week, in this region, it will be 16 to 20 degrees below normal. In minnesota, jamie yuccas, cbs news. Quite the difference one year later. Is that heading our way . That is headed our way, couple of more days. You remember christmas last year . We hit the 70s. I remember people with shorts and flip flops. Probably wont happen this year, but may get little warmer air by the end of the month. Until then it, will get cold, winter hasnt even officially arrived yet. But taking advantage of the cold air already up in the poconos, theyre cranking out the snow guns last weekends there is morning, throwing down good base, big bowled is her open, Blue Mountain will be opening tomorrow. So there will be getting ideal conditions specially later this week, but then arctic air moving in on this thursday, cold, dry, what you want, to be able to manufacture some snow. Now, still little bit late for them to open already for december, because been pretty warm, so far this month, actually been above average. So, ski resorts didnt have whole lot of opportunities to make snow, thats why the delayed opening for a lot of resort. So far, were a degree above average when you average the high and low for the month so far. Precipitation slightly below average. Did make it to 63 for warmers temperature of the month, 26, the lowest, and we will struggle to get to that number for daytime highs later this week. Next week, winter officially arrives, astronomical winter, and wednesday december 21, 5 44 a. M. , the shortest amount of daylight out of the year, nine hours, 19 minutes, 58 seconds. Temperatures close to average, upper 30s, lehigh county, berks county, low 40s in the city on south and east. Cold arctic air moving into the planes. 3 degrees at this hour in minneapolis, 11 in des moines. Not going see temperatures this cold for lows, but the wind chills could get down into the Single Digits specially friday morning. Clouds streaming in from the west, not producing any precipitation over the delaware valley. Light snow is falling, in the ohio vale. We could get rain or snow shower coming in here later on during the evening hours tonight. Little weak disturbance rolling on through, will move off shore tomorrow. Back to dry, quiet weather for wednesday, temperatures still hanging out in the 40s, and nothing terrible for that time of year, and then, here comes the arctic front. Thursday, highs in the 20s, will feel much colder when the factor in the wind, more like teens, and core of cold air settles in on friday. We will wake up with possibly some single digit temperatures in the far northwest suburbs, moaning and groaning already from jim, what he does, summertime, wintertime, hes never happen. I i know. Very cold during the day friday. Lets time things out. During the next 24 hours, disturbance coming through, snow shower north of the city, rain shower in the city on southward later on tonight. Thats about it. Arctic air invasion already moving into the northern planes, close to the delaware vale, starts to move in thursday. Look how far south it goes, we are dealing with temperatures below freezing, core of the cold air, and then in place on friday. Then it gets kicked out pretty quickly, only two day event. Next storm pushes cold air out. Actually mild finish to the weekends. But this is crazy. Look at these windchill values, friday morning, possibly as low as minus ten up in the poconos, below zero, far northwest suburbs, Lehigh Valley feeling like near zero possibly near the city. About ten above. South jersey and delaware, so today, sun, clouds, 44. For the afternoon high temperature, again, there could be the rain and snow shower, later on tonight, and other than that mostly cloudy skies, tomorrow, 41 degrees, partly sunny, and we are up into the 20s, thursday, friday, now the problem for the weekends, it will be a storm that moves in, take some time to get the colds air out. Saturday morning could be period of light snow before we change to rain. But by sunday up to 50 degrees. So big drastic jump there. Hard to jump to that. Kind of all over the place. Crazy weather. What it does. Its winter. All right, thanks, justin. Well, this Holiday Season, United States Postal Service delivers or plans to deliver at least 750 million packages, thats actually 12 higher than last year. Still checking names off your shopping list, there is time to get gifts delivered by christmas and the first night of hanukkah. Deadline to ship is coming up fast. This Holiday Season the us Postal Service expects to deliver roughly 16 billion cards, letters, and packages. Thats a lot of gift. In order to help santa get those present under the tree, there are some deadlines you need to know. Get your packages to the post office by thursday. Thats if you want the standard ground delivery. Fed ex has a friday deadline for the standard ground service, ups gives you couple every extra days. You have until next monday the 19th for three day select. If you still need more time to shop, the three major carriers will deliver the week leading into christmas, but will cost you more. Get to the post office, fed ex or ups by december 23rd to beat santa, the week of christmas be prepared to wait in long lines with others trying to beat the clock. Now, most stores offer express shipping, but remind earn, order shipping to alaska, hawaii, puerto rico or to military bases and addresses and international bases may take longer. Jim, that was real important to me, trying to get my christmas cards out in time. Get them going. Get them going. And while theyre celebrating in style. Yes, we will tell you how you can also enjoy the site of the season right here in our area, we w we can do it without biblowing our budget. S. Oh yeah, this is great everything for the holidays. Thats my giant. alex tor if you have medicare or will be covered soon, here are some important things you should know. First, if you think medicare covers everything, you may be in for an expensive surprise. Second, you could be responsible for thousands of dollars in outofpocket costs. Which brings us to number three. A Medicare Supplement insurance policy from Colonial Penn Life Insurance company can help you save money by helping to pay the bills medicare doesnt. So you have affordable coverage with the freedom to choose a plan that best meets your needs and budget. And no one chooses your doctors but you. You can be covered for visits to doctors, specialists, hospitals, and more. So now that you know more about your choices when it comes to a Medicare Supplement plan, call now. bright music mstanding rib roast ds to be wowed this year. Wow. Everything for the holidays. Thats my giant. Coming up later today on Eyewitness News at 5 00 the science of decisionmaking. Sometimes seem little too hard to decide where to eat or what to wear . Why experts say, take the easy way out on some quan drist or face the consequences. Oh,. Wouldnt be went nerve southeastern pennsylvania without Longwood Gardens and their christmas display. The holiday theme has a thousand acres garden in Kennett Square is sound of the season. This year largest tree display yet, 30foot tree made of over 1,000 month dollars plant, the show takes over a year to plan. Over 400,000 visitors are expected before it end on january 8th. Tickets must be bought in advance at Longwood Gardens. Org. Well, all year long, we bring you stories of heart and hope with our brotherly love series. Well, now join us for look back at some of the people bringing us together with brotherly love on thursday, at 7 00 right here on cbs3. The perfect way to get into the holiday spirit of giving, and we hope you join us. And thats Eyewitness News at noon, im jim donovan. Im rahel solomon. For justin, all every us here, thanks for watching. Eyewitness news continues at 5 00. Were always on line at cbsphilly. Com. The young and the restless is next. Faith daddy, that was part of the show, right . Mariah was supposed to fall . Summer oh, my god. Did that just happen . Kevin i mean, we both saw it, right . Abby hey, guys. Whats going on . Summer mariah just fell flat on her face on live tv. Abby oh. Wow. Summer okay, what do you think . Do you think that she did this on purpose . Kevin why would anybody do that on purpose . Chloe hold on. Hold on. Sharon but she could be hurt chloe theyre still rolling. Lets see what she does. Mariah that was fun
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