Right now were following breaking news. United States Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has passed away. Authorities say the trenton, new jersey, native appeared to die of Natural Causes at a texas resort this morning. Justice scalia was the longest serving justice on the high court and one of its staunchest conservative members. He was appointed by president Ronald Reagan back in 1986. Justice Antonin Scalia was 79 years old. Well have a look back at his life and legacy tonight at 11 oclock. Good evening, im Natasha Brown. Thank you so much for joining us. Were turning to our other top story here locally. An auto body shop burst into flames late morning in frankford. It set up a column of smoke that could be seen for miles away. Anita oh is on the 4600 block of griscom street where the building is still smoldering at this hour. Anita. Reporter natasha, fire crews are working into their eighth hour fighting the six alarm blaze here on griscom street. Were told it started just before
Is dead at the age of 79. He died in his sleep at a resort in west texas. Scalea was 79 years old. He was appointed by president reagan back in 1986 and approved a vote, was approved by a vote 98 to zero in the senate. First Italian American on the court, maintaining a solid conservative streak in his opinions. Scalea was a native of princeton new jersey and survived by his wife and nine children. World news saturday will have much more on the death of scalea coming up after action news at 6 30. Now to the dangerously cold conditions, all across our region. In addition to the temperatures with the wind chills making it feel like near zero, some parts of our area saw a bit of snow dropping a coating on sidewalks, streets in some spots. You see, heres intrepid folks on Market Street in center city were contending with nasty wind as they made their way across town this cold isnt going anywhere this weekend. Meteorologist Melissa Magee is at the big board with the first check of the accu w
Well, with all of the contracts sam hinkie has been hording allstar weekend may be full of sixers players. But for now, not even one sixer will will play in the allstar game tomorrow. Tonight, in toronto, it is threepoint contest, but flash brothers from golden state, Clay Thompson beats out teammate steph curry. Then in the dunk contest or land owes aaron gordon, what a have move right here. Jumps over his mascot who was on a hoverboard. But minnesotas zach levin wins the nba slam dunk contest, what a night for the ages in toronto. Tomorrow, kobes last allstar game. All right, thanks, jeff. Action news at 11 30 is next. Sister of the girl killed in the murder suicide in an Arizona High School speaks out. But pope francis draws tens of thousands toss his trip to mexico and delivers tough criticism about the nations leaders. That and much more when action news comes right back. Thanks for joining us on saturday night heres is what happening on action news at 11 30. A massive pile up shu
Justice antonin scale y scalia an influential conservative voice on the court has passed away at 79. Saturday night im walter perez. The big story on action news is death of anton inn scalia. He was born in trenton. He was discovered dead this morning at a resort in texas. Tonight battle is already underway to determine his successor. The sudden vacancy on the court has added a new hot button issue to the president ial campaign ace sparking a a fierce debate over decision that could reshape the court for years to come. Story now from abcs lena zach. Reporter just advertise scalia was men for his razor sharp mind, his witt and his passing leaves a tremendous hole in the Supreme Court. The Justice Antonin Scalia was known as conservative anchor of the Supreme Court, and his sudden death was mark by republicans, and democrats alike. He influenced a generation have of judges, lawyers, and students and profoundly shaped the legal landscape. He will go down a as one of the great justices as
Honoring a fallin hero. Tonight, the family of officer randolph holder joins Community Members for a candlelight vigil and issues a call for unity. Homecoming tragedy. Four killed, 40 injured after a suspected drunk driver plowed through a parade. Flood emergency. Millions of americans in the path of flash flooding tonight as mexico appears to avert disaster while crews assess the damage of patricias impact. Good evening. Im natalie pasquerella. Im rob schmitt. They have learned that four guns were used in the fire fight. One has been recovered. Officer randolph holders family has gathered with fellow officers for a vigil. East harlem with the story. Michael . Reporter well, natalie this memorial continues to grow. We want to show you right now hundreds and hundreds of flowers and candles and cards, many left by people who never even met officer holder. Tonight, we spoke with officer holders father and brother and they have a message for this city. Show more respect to the cops. They h