He wasnt supposed to be out here. Hes supposed to have been at his friend house. His father says hes trying to peace the story together. He has a lot of questions. His friends came and knock on my door and told me that my son was in the Delaware River and they couldnt find him. Reporter rushed to the linden of a boat ramp friday night search was already underway. It lasted several hours and resumed when the sun came up. A couple of us went up to the store we come back and all this happening. Like. Michael greenwood says fox Lincoln High School sophomore was with a group of their best friends unwinding after a long week. Even though fox cant swim, friends say he likes the water and jumped in a few times for fun with his buddies. They did it four times. He was perfectly fine. Obviously, he didnt expect things to turn out this way. No one did. No one could have predict it. Fox is described as a special young man who impacted teachers and staff at lincoln high several of whom spent their s
Jana cats yum is here katsuyama is here with more. Reporter they would like to see a vote thursday, but some gop senators say they cant support it in its current form, and without changes, the gop doesnt have the number of votes they need yet. Democrats denounce the Republican Senate healthcare bill on the steps of the capitol. Corey booker and others joined a protest. It indicates if the bill passes next year, 15 Million People would lose their coverage. 22 mill would be uninsured in ten years. Premiums would increase for older americans, states could get waivers allowing insurers to reduce benefits that cover pregnant women, mental healthcare, rehabilitation and some prescription drugs. It would be devastating for health in america. Reporter ken says people with preexisting conditions will still have access to insurance, but may not be able to afford it. It keeps the structure intact, but cuts way back on how much money they get. And who is eligible. Reporter the biggest impact will
Legislation. This republican repeal bill is not some fine wine that gets better with age. It turns sour. Were talking about average american working people. Theyre talking about multi billionaires. A stunning set back in the high stakes battle over healthcare with the devil in the details. Good evening, im frank somerville. And im julie haener. Some senators say it doesnt go far enough. And some ait goats too far with cuts some say it goes too far with cuts. Reporter certainly Republican Leaders are calling this a delay, but no a defeat. Californias Democratic Senators said they will fight this bill and california would see the biggest increase in uninsured people if the bill passes. Reporter the republicans healthcare bill did not have enough votes to pass. What i want, i want the time to consider this thoroughly to allow my constituents in wisconsin a chance to review it, provide their input and feedback. Reporter four gone as far as from wisconsin, for gop [technical difficulties ]
Firefighters have been battling back to back fires in the brentwood area. Jackie ward is there. Reporter those firings started within a half hour of each other. That means its been an extra exhausting day for dozens of bay area fifths. And they are firefighters, and their busy season is barely getting started. After july 4, calfire expect their days to get intense, but three fires back to back to back, lead them to think something is up. Were looking into it. It could be human caused intentional, or accidental. Reporter calfire says 250 acres were on fire at one point. Now two fires are completely contained and the third is at 80 . The problem is the terrain, its steep, theres limited access. There are some good roads as far as dirt looks, but its steep for the bulldozer to cut the line. Reporter 25 minutes away in brentwood at the aquatic park, you can still smell the smoke. People say theyre used to it at this time of year. You can see the smoke in the area. When you see dee diablo,
Live from the cbs Broadcast Center in philadelphia, this is cbs3 Eyewitness News. Stunned. Scared. Worried. Tonight at 11 oclock, thats exactly how residents in one northeast Philadelphia Community feel after a body was discovered burning in their neighborhood. Philadelphia police are now investigating that gruesome discovery as a homicide. Good evening everyone, im Natasha Brown. Eyewitness News Reporter alycia nieves joins us live outside of Police Headquarters with the very latest on this ongoing investigation. Alycia. Reporter well, natasha, Police Believe the person who was killed and then set on fire was shot at least eight times and may have even been mutilated. Authorities have not made an arrest tonight leaving people in the community where this happened resting uneasy tonight. A Homicide Investigation under way in the bridesburg section of northeast philadelphia. At 5 00 in the morning just outside this recycling and garbage facility, a body was discovered on fire. Its very s