Right now on nbc 10 news today, a final farewell to a fallen nypd officer. Many will gather at a funeral for one of those killed in last weeks deadly ambush. Some at the funeral today will be from philadelphias police department. Well have a live report. Plus a 93yearold woman wakes up in the middle of the night to a pickup truck crashed in her bedroom. She wasnt hurt but died hours later. Now the District Attorney has to determine if the driver will face charges. Well have this story coming up. Its going to be a little bit warmer today than its been over the past few days. Heres a live look at the center city skyline. We are going to see the sunshine today, but it will not last for long. Weve got some clouds and rain on the way. Well have more in the 7day forecast. Good morning. Welcome back to nbc 10 news today. Im rosemary connors. Its just after 5 00 a. M. On a saturday. Lets get to that weather with cheryl grossman. When i saw 50s for today, i was shocked. I couldnt believe it. Were mild today, but we have cold air coming. We are partly cloudy, we are dry, we are quiet. A perfect way to start the weekend. This morning, temperatures right around the freezing mark. 34 in difficult fefphiladelphia. 31 degrees in Atlantic City and 35 in dover. Bundle up this morning, we are off to a cold start but well warm up nicely as we head into the afternoon hours. Lots of warm air across the area. Throughout the day by 8 00 a. M. , 39 degrees. By 10 00 a. M. , 46 degrees. Lunchtime, 51 degrees. It will be cool but still warmer this time of year. First the clouds, then the showers tomorrow, and were looking for a little rain in the 7day. Well talk about that in a few minutes. Today Law Enforcement from all over the country will be in new york city to pay their respects to one of the Police Officers killed in last saturdays ambush attack. Nbc 10s matt delucia is live in philadelphia where some local officers are gathering to head to new york. Matt . Weve seen a steady stream of officers arriving here in the past 30 minutes. We are at lodge 5 in northeast philadelphia. You can see the parking lot here, the cars have been pulling in quite steadily in the past hour or so. More than 100 officers from our area are dpegetting ready to le by bus. They will be heading to new york for the funeral of officer rafael ramos. A plan right now is to leave at 6 00. Thousands of people are expected to attend the funeral later this morning, and thousands of Police Officers from around the country already attended a wake for officer ramos on thursday. Both ramos and his partner, officer wenjian liu, were shot while sitting in their patrol car in brooklyn last saturday. Vice President Joe Biden and new york mayor bill de blasio are expected to be among those speaking at the Funeral Service today, and arrangements have not yet been made for officer liu. As we take another live look outside lodge 5 in philadelphia, you can see theres not much activity out here at the moment. The officers are gathering, theyre going inside, theyre getting some coffee, greeting each other and then the buses will arrive shortly, im told, and then they will board and head to new york. There is also a digital sign out in front of the building that reads, god bless our assassinated nypd brothers and pray for officer ramos while he is laid to rest. I just spoke to one of the organizers. The bus will be pulling up, and among the people who will be joining these officers, they will be retired and active duty, so were expecting a little more than 100. They will have two buses picking up these officers. They will head to new york city later this morning. In fact, one of the officers just told me that a few minutes before we arrived, one of the officers was dropped off by his wife. She gave him a big hug before departing, and so we will be out here following this, and were going to hope to talk to some of the folks here later this morning before they head off. Live this morning, matt delucia, nbc 10 news. This weekend Family Friends and colleagues are mourning a longtime philadelphia homicide detective who was credited for arresting convicted cop killer jamal. He died yesterday. He was 73 years old. He was a vietnam war veteran who served in the Philadelphia Police department for 30 years before retiring. He then joined the Defenders Association for 18 years. He was the man who arrested abu jamal for the 1981 murder of Philadelphia Police officer darren faulkner. Earlier this year, jamal was at the center of a commencement controversy. He gave a speech at a college via audio recording. It prompted protests. Jamal is serving a life sentence. Now to news in bucks county. Officers will decide what this man should be charged with following a hit and run. The driver hit this home. He barely missed 93yearold jenny derusso who was in bed at the time. She was not physically hurt but was shaken up. She passed away hours later. Toxicology tests are being done to determine if any substances played a role in this crash. In montgomery county, two people are the hospital following this crash. This happened before 8 00 last flight on germantown pike. Police say a car crossed the center line and hit a parked car. Fire and rescue crews pulled the victims from the wreckage. Both are being treated for serious injuries. Investigators are looking into the exact cause of this accident. This morning the American Red Cross is providing emergency aid to five people who were affected by a fire at an apartment complex in philadelphias lawndale neighborhood. The fire started around 7 30 last night on north street. Fire crews had it under control. About 15 minutes later, the flames burned through one apartment. Two others had smoke damage. No one was hurt. Now to a developing story. North korea is resorting to threats and namecalling after the u. S. Release of the controversial movie the interview. North korea is blaming the u. S. For shutting down its internet this week. Theyre calling it an alleged retaliation for that cyber attack on sony pictures. The countrys National DefenseCommission Also made a racist remark about president obama. The regime said he was behind sonys release of the film on line and at small theaters. As for the threats, north korea released this statement. It says in part, if the u. S. Persists in american style, arrogant, highhanded and gangster practices, despite the warnings of the republic of korea, the u. S. Should bear in mind that its filled affairs will deal with political blows. The social Gaming Network is still having trouble getting back on line. Hackers calling themselves the lizard squat claimed on twitter they were behind the disruption. Meanwhile, Xbox Live Service that went down this weekend appears to be working again. Two holdups in our area yesterday are the work of a serial robber. They sent us these photos of the suspect. The images are from the pnc bank at southeast rhodes. The suspect said he had a gun but did not show it to the tellers. Investigators think this is the same man who tried to rob a Wells Fargo Bank in West Philadelphia earlier in the day. Police are also linking the suspect to four Successful Bank robberies in the city since december 11. This morning we are learning that the accused ringleader of a philadelphia dog fighting operation will stand trial. Carlton lane is facing a series of charges involving cruelty to animals. The pennsylvania spca says officers removed 13 dogs from lanes house in south philadelphia along with dog fighting equipment. As you can see in these pictures, the doctors are doing just fine and they are now up for adoption. The future of the School District in South Central pennsylvania is now up to the state. Yesterday a judge ordered that the york School District be placed in receivership. That means its now in the financial control of one of the governor tom corbetts appoin e appointees. That appointee wants to convert the Public School in new york to a charter school. Yesterday we spoke to someone representing york county schools. Disappointed. Its that simple. Were disappointed, but the judge did what he thought was right. Ive got instructions to appeal. Two other pennsylvania School Districts, by the way, are in receivership, and that includes chester upland, which is in t l delaware county. The airports are very busy this time of year as tens of millions of people are flying for the holidays. Next well get an inside look at just what happens to your bags while youre in the air, and well have some tips from the tsa on what to leave at home when you travel. Plus the Holiday Shopping frenzy may be over, but this weekend many are heading back to the stores to return unwanted presents. If you got a gift card that you dont want, you may be in luck. Well explain. 45 Million People are expected to fly during the holiday break, and that means a lot of luggage has to be checked and screened at airports all across the country. Nbc National Correspondent tom costello takes an inside look at what exactly happens to your bags while youre flying, and how to avoid problems. Reporter midmorning at miami international. Three claim checks, three bags checked. Reporter and the biggest baggage system in the western hemisphere is once again being put to the test. 11 miles of computerguided belts carrying 60,000 bags every day. But what you dont see is whats behind the counter. From the baggage control room to the tsas extra screening rooms. To get that behindthescene view, were checking this bag, but ours has three cameras. Down the belt and very quickly the bag passes through a giant tsa scanning machine looking for explosives. If your luggage is one of the very few that trips the alarm, screen officers could send it here for a hand search. Only 5 of bags are ever physically opened. Today laptops, wine bottles, Christmas Gifts and food are getting a second look. And a pass. The officer knows what to look for because the image pops up right on his screen. It could be electronics, it could be anything. This time around its a tortilla press. Theyve come across live spiders, even a freshly cut fish. I have to make sure i keep it under control. Bar codes and security cameras show everything if its claimed something is missing. If youre caught, youre subject to federal prosecution by authorities. Meanwhile, the bag keeps moving through a complex network of sensors that ensures it ends up at the right plane. Its usually just volume. Everybody carrying two, three bags per customer. The advice for holiday travelers . Dont put any electronics in your bag, dont check car keys or your cell phone and no medicine. Dont put anything in your luggage thats valuable in the off chance it doesnt arrive with you. 10 news, miami. A former child star from a popular 90s show is in trouble with police and charged with a violent crime. He played screech on saved by the bell and now justice diamond is charged with a Christmas Day stabbing. The details are coming up. Temperatures in the 30s and some 20s across the area, so cold start to the day but well warm up nicely by this afternoon. Heres a live look outside. Were looking at southwesterly winds not too bad this morning, but that will help warm us up later this afternoon. Changes come on sunday. Well look at that straight ahead. Many people will be heading out to the stores this weekend to return unwanted presents. If you received a gift card to a store where you dont normally shop, you may be able to exchange that, too. Walmart is testing a program that allows shoppers to swap gift cards for more than 200 other businesses for one of its own gift cards. But it may not be an even exchange. In some cases a walmart gift card will be worth just 70 of the original gift card depending on the brand. Retailers have been more flexible with return policies over the last few years, but in some cases its easier to return a gift you bought rather than one you received. Right now on our website, nbc10. Com, we have a list of stores that make it tough to return those gifts and there are some tips on how to get it done. All right, we are off to a cold start this morning. We are seeing temperatures right around freezing in many spots. Were seeing temperatures also in the 20s. So a cold start to the day but well warm up nicely later on this afternoon. Lets take a look outdoors. Its still dark this morning but partly cloudy skies. Well see mostly sunny. As we head throughout this saturday, a nice and quiet start to the weekend and then some changes come on sunday. Temperature just 34. Winds are calm and were seeing a 1degree difference from this time yesterday. Reading, 30, philadelphia, 34. Atlantic city, 31 degrees. Temperatures across the region are chilly, but well be mild by this afternoon. We actually had some mild days the past five days. Christmas eve and christmas into the 60s. Yesterday felt good, closer to 36. Were 14 degrees above where we normally come in this time of year. Were seeing temperatures in the 20s and 30s. Doylestown, 36, mt. Pocono 30, allentown, 36 and coatesville. 30 in washington township, 30 in wilmington. 36 in Kenneth Square and 36 degrees in mt. Holly. Temperatures in the 30s in parts of bucs county and horsham coming in at 35 degrees. Mainly at the 20s inland, 36 in millville, then you krot here, 35 in dover and 34 in delaware city. So temperatures pretty uniform across the area. Upper 20s, low 30s. Were seeing a slight breeze out there. Wind not a problem today, but that southwest wind will certainly have to warm us up later this afternoon, so well have to see that. Quiet on radar. Well be sunny and mild as we head throughout the day. Future weather as we go throughout time here, very quiet on your saturday. Well keep radar and satellite quiet. This is 3 00, not a cloud in the sky. Then as you head to overnight hours, clouds are built in. Were looking at the chance for some showers, especially north and west overnight. Then a better chance sunday afternoon for everybody as we head toward 3 00, 4 00, were seeing some showers falling. Then by 11 00, cloudy skies on sunday. Well see the clouds also on monday. Todays forecast a nice one. Mainly in the mid to upper 50s with 54 in allentown, 55 in quakertown. Mt. Pocono mostly sunny. Temperatures in the 50s in bucks county. 55 in mt. Holly and along the coast were looking at 50s. 51 in Atlantic City and 52 in cape may. Closer to the city, 56 in philadelphia, 54 in wilmington. Today enjoy it, its going to be a nice one. Temperatures mainly in the 50s, sunny and mild. Then we have changes coming. On sunday, clouds increase. Could see some showers especially in the afternoon. 52 degrees, still mild for this time of year. Temperatures dip as we head into monday and tuesday. By monday were looking at clouds. Into the 30s on tuesday. Mostly cloudy and cold. That 38 will not feel good. Temperatures into the 30s. Wednesday 34, 36 on thursday. Quiet on friday, but still cold, 39, with mostly sunny skies. Hey, if youre looking for a pet, you can get a free one this weekend. The animal care and control team of philadelphia is offering free pet adoptions today and tomorrow. Just head to the acc shelter on west hunting park avenue between the hours of 10 00 in the morning to 5 00 at night for their open house. Pennsylvanias judges could complicate next years elections. A proposed constitutional amendment before state lawmakers would raise the retirement age for state judges from 70 to 75. 20 judges turn 70 years old next year. Under current law, they would have to resign the the eat the 2015. If the amendment were to passing. Timing of it could affect sitting judges and potential candidates for those seats. An actor from the popular 90s sitcom saved by the bell is charged in a bar stabbing. Justin diamond is accused of stabbing a man in milwaukee christmas night. He told police he accidentally stabbed the man while trying to defend his fiancee. The victim was not seriously injured. Diamond will make his next Court Appearance on monday. Next, if you are planning on uncorking a bottle of the bubbly on new years eve, weve got some tips to help you get the best champagne for your buck. 2014 has been a big year for philadelphia hotels. According to our partners at news works, the citys hotels had their best numbers in 65 years. Philadelphia tourism Officials Say its because the city has become a major destination for vacations and conventions. Officials expect 2015 to be even better, in large part because of the popes planned visit to the city in september. Business is looking up for Farmers Markets in delaware. Agriculture Officials Say that sales doubled in the past five years thanks to more people wanting locally grown food. Fresh produce in delaware made up more than half of total Farmers Market sales this year. Have any plans for new years eve . Some experts are serving up tips on how to buy and drink decent champagne for your party. Experts suggest instead of looking at the price of the bubbly, look at the vintage. 2002, 2004 and 2008 were good years for champagne, so prices should be reasonable. Also, dont rush your toast to the new year. Experts say not to serve your champagne right out of the fridge. Let it sit for at least half an hour before popping the cork. Popping the cork on optimism. A new poll finds americans are feeling good about their prospects for the new year. The Associated Press times square poll found that nearly half the people surveyed predicted that 2015 will be better than 2014. Only one in ten people think the new year will be worse. The poll also listed the top three news stories of the year. They were the rise of isis, antipolice protests and the ebola outbreak. The time is 5 57. Today many will say farewell to a new york city Police Officer killed in an ambush last week in brooklyn. Matt delucia is following it. Matt . Almost 100 officers from our area will be in attendance at the funeral. The buses have arrived and they will be heading to new york city in just a few minutes. Well give you another live look coming up after this break. Were off to a cold start today. Temperatures in the 20s and 30s but mild by this afternoon. A live look outside, we are waking up to partly cloudy skies and mostly sunny by this afternoon. Very mild. But we do have some very cold air in your 7day. Well track that straight ahead. Right now on nbc 10 news today, a final farewell. Thousands of people, including Police Officers from our area will honor one of new york citys finest who were killed in the line of duty. A 93yearold bucks county woman wakes up to a truck crashed into her bucks county home. The driver didnt hit her, but she died a few hours later. Could the driver still be charged . Well explain whats next. We will see more sunshine today after a long and somewhat dreary week. Heres a live look over center city where there is a light breeze going on right now. We are in store for some wet weather thats coming up in the 7day forecast. Good morning. This is nbc 10 news today. Im rosemary connors. Its 6 00 on this saturday. Lets get right to our weather alert with michelle