Helped in the case because of surveillance cameras in the jefferson train station. And the Philadelphia Police credit septa police with recognizing green as someone that they have spoken to before. Information was developed almost immediately via the video surveillance. And the fact that septa police recognized this male as someone they had made contact with in the past. And, of course well continue to follow this story, look for a live report coming up in about 30 minutes. And we have more breaking news this morning, just within the past few hours, president obama sent a letter to Congress Asking them to formally authorize war against isis. The draft Resolution Says the militants pose a threat to the u. S. Homeland if left unchecked. The authorization to use troops would be limited to three years. It would not allow for longterm large scale Ground Combat operations like those that we see in the past in iraq and afghanistan. President obama is expected to talk about the legislation at
Process the process includes congressional hearings in a floor debate. Final vote may not happen until the spring. Reporting from washington, karen travers, channel 6 action news. And coverage of the fight against isis will continue ton on world news with david muir, a team of reporters are following the delate over the use of military force and the death of hostage kayla mueller. That comes up directly after action news at 6 00. 26yearold Reginald Green police say is the one that pulled a woman into a secluded area of the septa station, she was beaten and robbed and nearly raped after she stopped to ask for directions on monday. Green has several convictions and remains in Police Custody tonight. We are tracking power ball fever right here at the action news big board tonight the jackpot was already one of the biggest ever but it went up again today its sitting at 500 million, because of strong ticket sales, more people are buying into the dream at Stores Across the region now the odd
Not much. Roadways there, parking lots are mostly dry. Temperatures holding in the 20s. 25 at dulles and Andrews Air Force base. 24 in annapolis. Overnight, well drop down. Not nearly to the levels that we have this morning when it hit 4 degrees below zero at washington dulles. All time record low for today and the coldest day theyve had measured in the month of february in 20 years. Partly cloudy 16 to 23. Then we go looking ahead. Satellite and radar shows us some clearing skies and moisture to the south. And snow across southeast Virginia North carolina and theres another system taking shape now farther to the southwest moving from northeast texas across the mid south. That one is going to produce quite a bit of snow and ice. Winter storm warnings in effect from north east texas through it parts of North Carolina. Well be on the northern fringes. The question is when any of the snow get here thursday morning. Well answer that question when i join you in a few minutes. Leon . All rig
Good evening. And we begin this wednesday night with the breaking news. Authorities late today revealing three terror arrests right here in the u. S. Three men who wanted to be part of isis who Authorities Say were willing to do significant damage here at home. Investigators say the men were planning to travel overseas to join isis and had already pledged their willingness to harm the homeland. At least one allegedly saying he was willing to take aim at the president. One of those men taken into custody right at jfk airport today, where it is believed he was trying to board a flight. Authorities moving in quickly to make the arrest. Abcs Pierre Thomas has been working his sources and hes live in washington tonight. Pierre . Reporter david, sources tell me todays arrests are more hard evidence that isis poses a direct and immediate threat right here at home. Its the latest chilling sign of isis deep reach into the u. S. Homeland. A brooklyn man arrested before boarding a plane at new yo
Good evening. And we begin this wednesday night with the breaking news. Authorities late today revealing three terror arrests right here in the u. S. Three men who wanted to be part of isis who Authorities Say were willing to do significant damage here at home. Investigators say the men were planning to travel overseas to join isis and had already pledged their willingness to harm the homeland. At least one allegedly saying he was willing to take aim at the president. One of those men taken into custody right at jfk airport today, where it is believed he was trying to board a flight. Authorities moving in quickly to make the arrest. Abcs Pierre Thomas has been working his sources and hes live in washington tonight. Pierre . Reporter david, sources tell me todays arrests are more hard evidence that isis poses a direct and immediate threat right here at home. Its the latest chilling sign of isis deep reach into the u. S. Homeland. A brooklyn man arrested before boarding a plane at new yo