round of air strikes. the third since president obama gave the okay to use force with hope of taking down islamic militants. today he warned the miss mission could take time. the big story tonight is new round of u.s. military strikes in iraq. president obama today refused to offer an end date for most recent intervention that has many americans wondering how much the u.s. military will be directly involved. vernon odom is live in the satellite september were latest on tonight's bombing and president obama's mission. vernon. >> reporter: walter, president obama is is under political heavy fire under estimating isis and. >> a third round of american air strikes today on islamic ter nriingts northern iraq. 500 pound bombs from feels and missiles fired you from predator dronz pummeled militant today. islamic state forces as they prefer to be called, continued to fire on civilians who fled. president obama says there's no clear end date on this operation. i don't think we'll solve this problem in weeks. this will take time. >> isis stunned u.s. ill intelligence with fast pace through iraq including a approach on kurdish capital. the u.s. continues food and water drops on the mountain and president reaffirms pledge not to send ground forces to iraq. >> we should have learned a lesson from our long and immensely costly incursion in iraq. >> in addition to protecting u.s. diplomats and military advisors, there's concern because the terrorists now control iraq's largest dam which supplies power to 1.5 iraqis and if destroyed could send tsunami of water from the north to the south threatening massive u.s. embassy. >> we have to make sure that isil is not engaging in actions that could cripple a country permanently. the pentagon hopes they can put back fwheen iraqi forces and they dropped weapons and ran when isis confirmed them. many want to better arm the curtis army which will sean pro u.s. vernon odom, "channel 6 action news." >> thank you, vernon. "good morning america" will have the latest on crisis in iraq and military action. tune in tomorrow morning 8 a.m. following "action news". >> 3 people were injured tonight during a 5 car crash. medics consider called to the intersection of route 322 colonial drive in bethel 6:15. investigators tell us 4 cars and van collided. names and conditions of 3 people injured have not been released and this investigation is ongoing. a man had to be pulled from delaware river near penns landing last night. sky6hd camera caught philadelphia police marine unit responding to scene 7:30 p.m.. they were able to find the man and bring him back to shore. we're told he was not injured but still no word tonight how he ended up in the water in the first place. >> in north philadelphia investigators say a 24-year-old man was shot in the face 4 times today in broad daylight. the gunfire interrupted 9:00 this morning, 2900 block of north park avenue. officials say he was shot in face, ears and thigh. the victim was rushed to the hospital where he remains in critical condition no arrests in this case yet. detectives hope to solve an assault investigation. before 3 a.m. this morning a 39-year-old man from texas was punched unconscious corner of 18 and walnut as men reportedly defended group of women harassed. investigators are looking for the person responsible. we'll have a full report coming up at 11:30. >> well a man is spending the night behind bars in berks county after allegedly stealing an ambulance in reading. the emergency vehicle was stolen here outside the abraham lincoln hotel 5 and washington before 6 a.m. medics left it running while treating a patient inside. investigators say 47-year-old kevin fountain simply drove off leaving officers on a 10 mile pursuit. investigators say this is not the first time something like this has happened. >> it's l the second time in the city an ambulance was sold. >> the other ambulance was western berks stole anyone march of last year. fountain faces a string of felony charges. a person injured when a car slammed into a pizza shop in philadelphia's west oak lane section earlier today. the vehicle crashed into the little ceasars as you can see there on the 7100 block of ogontz avenue after 2 p.m.. one person was taken to the hospital in stable condition and it's unclear though if the victim was inside the car or customer inside the pizza shop. still no word tonight why the driver lost control. >> fr >> meteorologist mel smell at the big board with the forecast. >> splendid start with sunshine overhead thanks to dominating ridge of high pressure. as you look at temperatures tonight it's comfortable. numbers along the 95 corridor upper 60s and lower 7 0s. up north in the poconos 59 degrees. along the coast in sea sea isle city 74. same thing at atlantic city at the boardwalk at 74 degrees. 70 dover. as you look at dew points it's level of how much moisture is in the atmosphere. it's not our region but mid-atlantic region enjoying comfortable positions. dew point tells you how humid it s middle 50s in buffalo. really comfortable conditions across much of the mid-atlantic. here's part of the reason why stormtracker 6 live double scan radar showing you ridge of high pressure over canada and that ridge helps suppress the moisture you see across the southeast away from our region fort rest of tonight. for that matter for the second half of our wreekd. so we got you covered as we take a look at what is ahead. it's clear and comfortable the rest of tonight turning more humid tomorrow and 90s on the board -- no 90s on the board it's school for suggest august. we'll look at the numbers in the full and exclusive accuweather forecast stay on top of the forecast at 6abc come? weather. get the full 7 day forecast and video of "action news" meteorologists. all available right there right now on 6abc.com. philly as lump any weekend continued in south philadelphia and this time all about charlie. jim thome was there to unveil the charlie manuel plaque on phillies wall of fame ash burn alley. he spoke to the fans on the field thanking them for their support over the years and we'll hear from charlie coming up later in sports tonight and you have to hear it it was one great speech. much more to come on "action news" a company that hopes to get caffeinated for the day will give a turbo boost for college. and an encounter with a 9 foot alligator. he not only survived but got a piece of the gator. >> and jeff skversky joins us about the big night at citizens bank park when "action news" about the big night at citizens bank park when "action news" comes right uncle craig, what's the deal? oh... you can't record that many shows at once. why? you can't save every single cartoon. why? you know you can't pause the tv here and play it in another room. why? it's time for fios quantum tv. store up to 200 hours in hd. record up to 12 shows at once. pause and play live tv, room to room. redefining what tv can be. call the verizon center for customers with disabilities at 800.974.6006 tty/v >> the facility was swept by investigators and the gunman got away. lockdown was lifted. rocket attacks from gaza into israel continued today all while israeli military says it hit more than 20 target along the gaza strip. strikes reportedly targeted hamas out posts inside houses, mosques and outdoor training sites. health officials say 3 bodies were found under ruins of one mosque including remains of senior hamas official. islamic militants resumed rocket attacks before a truce expireden ending the month-long con nribt. police responded to demonstration in central liberia today as crowds protested alleged collection of ebola victims' bodies. the outbreak first emerged in new guinea in march. the deadly virus spread to lie beer yarks sierra leone and any year yax the death toll stands 961. world health organization declared situation international health emergency yesterday. meantime ebola outbreak was on mind of members of the west african community in southwest philadelphia tonight. natives gathered for a cookout to raise awareness about the cis ace infecting their loved ones at home. 30 people killed during this outbreak are from sierra leone. >> a hero from camden county was welcomed home today in a big way. neighbors holding flags cheered as lance corporal andrew galano. he joined the marines 2 years ago and just returned from tour in afghanistan. august 9 is named andrew galiani day. >> this happened to be a bite full day weather-wise. because of you, because of all that serve our country brave men and women every day as americans are beautiful day. lance corporal galiano is graduate of audobon high school and serves as local volunteer firefighters. >> local students were awarded scholarships tonight to ease pressure to paying clem education. 25 recent high school graduates were chose tone receive 2,000 dollar scholarships from the dunkin donut. they were granted before 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ghana was alive today. it included speakers and face painting and african inspired julie you on sale. time for a check of the accuweather forecast with meteorologist melissa magee. it keeps getting better it seems the past several days. >> picture perfect this time last weekend temperatures in upper 70 s. >> and raining. >> i know because i was at the beach and sad it was raining. >> it did improve. nothing to complain about this weekend at least for start. we'll show what you is going on outside now. stormtracker 6 double scan radar showing you it is quiet. no issues with precipitation today. it's about high pressure staying in control for the rest of tonight and into tomorrow. we'll show you the picture outside. that's where everybody is hatchinging out saturday night. gorgeous conditions. mostly clear sky. sky6 live in hd as we look at the spruce street harbor clark there. comfortable conditions as everyone is enjoying low humidity as well. as we look at the accuweather live lineup we talk about temperatures. below average today. high today in philadelphia, 86. that's close to where we should be this time of year. and good news i can say if you're not a fan of the heat is that no triple digit heat on the way the next 7 days at least and no 90s inside as well. outside tonight in philadelphia, 7. upper 60s in trenton. in the poconos 59 along the coast in sea isle city. beach haven 73. here's satellite 6 and action radar quiet and comfortable clear skies new england down across the mid-atlantic region thanks to the high pressure across canada. moisture to the south well away from the region. the only thing you'll notice tomorrow is high pressure leaves a little grip across region and slide offshore and as a result we tap into return flow. hurricane ireneing you get a southerly wind. clouds will start to increase just a little by the afternoon. and slight uptic in the humidity. nothing crazy for this time ofier and certainly nothing unbearable for month of august. future tracker 6 has you covered it's all about temperatures tomorrow. 9:00 in the morning most locations as you wake up along the 95 corridor in middle and upper 70s. lower 70s in allentown and up into the poconos. as i advance this as we get to 3:00 tomorrow afternoon most locations will be in the upper 60s. from trenton down to philadelphia. wilmington in lower 80s and 79 along the coast in wildwood. no complaints. in facts if you travel down the shore ocean temperature warm. 76. as you head inland open the beach and stand sun and clouds and temperature tomorrow afternoon of 78 degrees. up north if the travel for the summer season to the poconos we head next, high pressure keeps it quiet. plenty of sunshine and temperature tomorrow afternoon 77. here's the call from accuweather for the rest of tonight. partly cloudy, clear, comfortable and in fact look out and watch the full moon. super moon on the way tonight. 68 overnight low and 60 as we get into the suburbs. leers the exclusive accuweather 7 day forecast. stays sunny tomorrow. touch on humid side. high temperature 86. warm, humid, back to work on monday. in at 86. tuesday, sunshine around. thunderstorm likely. late in the day on tuesday. and otherwise 81. there could be early rain midweek otherwise high of 82. and wake of that you might call this cool for august. look at these numbers. thursday, 80. we'll hold that 80 friday. sunshine and clouds as we get to start of next weekend. all in all walter good over the next 7 days. >> we'll take it. >> you can pet the bear didn't waste time blowing out birthday candles. smoky the bear celebrated his birthday. he was introduced in 19 44. message only changed slightly since then. it's now only you can prevent wildfires instead of forest fires and in addition to be loved services he likes to post questions on facebook and twitter. he does it slowly because of of his paws. >> jeff joins us with a check on his paws. >> jeff joins us with a check on sports and first 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[ cheers and applause ]. >> winningest manager in philly's history gets standing ovation as introduced a year after fired. one of his favorite players jim thome unveils his black in ash burn alley and typical fashion he gives credit to players and fans. >> i never thought i would receive an award. i never go looking for awards. but if do i something good or somebody has a part in it and they want to give me something i'll take it our championship was greatest thing in my career. the parade down broadway absolutely amazing. you've been the greatest. i love everything about you. i'm going to shut up because i want to see the game okay i love you i have one thing to say, listen. this is for philadelphia! [ cheers and applause ]. >> a couple weeks for jim thome. >> boy are they putting jim thome tonight after charlie manuel's wall of fame night. he's in the best. bottom 7 down 1-0. timely hamels a run. carlos truees, tied it as 1. game goes to extra inning in 11th and antonio bastard owe with the bases loaded and that's where we stand right now phillies down 2-1, 2 out bottom of the 11th. >> all of the mistakes and yes there were a bunch of them. eagles say they'll fix them. birds back to work tomorrow with open practice. he feels bad about the bad decision he made last night in preseason opener in chicago. foles has 2 interception and 2 of last year. good thing this doesn't count. starting offense had poor penalties. eagle as agree to work out the kivrpingz. >> it's a sick teeling in your stomach. at the same time i can correct those and go back to work and get better because of it whether interceptions or penalties we -- what preseason allows is opportunity to clean it up. > i'm not worried one bit about nick. he's tough as nails he knows that. >> good thing the game deposit count there could be sanchez >> good thing the game deposit count there could be sanchez change the there. >>. >> jeremy maclin i there. >>. what's up, george? massage chair. my little indulgence. dunkin' french vanilla swirl, my little indulgence. indulge in the sweeter, creamier taste of dunkin's new french vanilla and hazelnut swirl coffees and lattes -- try one today! then boom... what happened? stress, fun, bad habits, kids, now what? let's build a new, smarter bed using the dualair chambers to sense your movement, heartbeat, breathing. introducing the sleep number bed with sleepiq™ technology. it tracks your sleep and tells you how to adjust for a good, better and an awesome night. the difference? try adjusting up or down you'll know cuz sleepiq™ tells you. only at a sleep number store, mattresses with sleepiq™ start at just $999.98. know better sleep with sleep number.

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