the njea is a yearly convention. this year the convention comes at an interesting time just after the presidential election. we asked organizers about the importance educators have when it comes to talking about social justice issues. >> we talk about public education and the role of teaching our students in a society that we all should be aiming for and living in. it is an important responsibility on our part. we take it very seriously and we will in fact do our part. >> this is one of the lamgest conventions for atlantic city this year. >>> people have danced the night away during latin night. ♪ dozens of people came out to enjoy the music in bensalem.event included free salsa lessons and giveaways. >>> the eagles are back home this week playing the falcons. one of the falcon standout players is from philadelphia. >> we call him matty ice played at pen charter. eagles defensive coordinator says this one won't be easy for the birds. >> falcons are playing well offensively because they're not a one trick pony. they

the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. >>> this week we observe veteran's day, a time for honor those that have defended our freedom. and some people are honoring them by advising them in the next part of their careers. we met some of the veteran entrepreneurs and the people using their time and expertise to support them. >> we were waiting to see if there was anything out of the ordinary. >> they went from tlaering explosive devices to navigating the business world. >> he founded a company called film link up. >> i can send messages to different people. >> it's a social media platform for students in film and media. >> the production companies that need their assistance. >>. >> a few of the unknowns -- >> for a dodsen other veteran startups, it was made easier with people -- >> they have the technical skills and capabilities. he no

the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, muhigh stakes testing.s on because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. >> happening today this year's christmas tree will arrive at city hall making its way up market street to broad street this morning. tree lighting is set for saturday, november 26. >> it's that time, guys. >> reporter: a whole year has flown by. so, we're off to a nice start, take a look that the rain we're expecting later tonight is not here yet. as we look outside, get the shades ready once the sun comes up over the horizon in center city it will be burning bright in the morning hours. 35 degrees in philadelphia. the wind out of the north not all that strong, we don't have to talk about a windchill, but obviously with temperatures in the 0s, you want to -- 30s, you want to bundle up going out the door. will we -- lump time we're main -- lunchtime we're maining fairly clear conditions. by 6:00 p.m. most of the area will be dry, but we'll be on the look out of shower activity pushing up from the south

the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. looking live on sky6 live hd. that's the commodor barry bridge right now him looking pretty good, clouds up above, we'll see sunshine later on, lots of it. the roosevelt boulevard at ridge avenue. roads are wet from yesterday, we have a few accidents in the suburbs, this from lower providence brought down a pole, use second avenue route 29 instead. we have an accident horsham road at norristown road, lower moreland an accident, as well. byberry and heaten road. that accident involving a deer. they have restrictions out out there, as well. watch out for the deer we've had a few accidents like that in the past couple of days. route 90, construction blocks the right lane for another hour. brace road at haddonfield crescent road until 6:00 a.m. stick to kings highway. market looking good. >>> money

the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. 5:50 a.m., what you're looking at here, this is a live look at the vatican, pope francis is presiding over service to elevate 17 arch bishops to cardinal. they are receiving the traditional recognizable red hats we are familiar with. he will be the college of cardinals that will elect pope francis successor. tototobin is receiving a red hat today. >>> researchers in england found that children of working mothers were exposed to more stimulating activities in nurseries anticipate interacted with new children and adults it improved skills like talking and social interactions and other tasks like getting dressed. >>> a new injectable drug is showing promise battling heart disease, the cleveland clinic people with high cholesterol were given a statten anticipate injectable drug. it reversed heart d

the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. >>> there is a new space at a south jersey high school to honor and remember local veterans. highland regional high school in blackwood dedicated a new hon rare yum this morning honoring graduates that served or are serving in allnches of the military. >>> if you are a parent you like to hear nice things about your children. this is about a mom and dad in princeton hearing nice things about their children. nora muchanic has the storier. >> you can do it. >> little analise and her brother jorge -- >> carry his backpack for him are the focus of a special letter by their school bus driver, cindy clausen. who helps one of their classmates, jackson blue who suffers from an ailment and has trouble walk. >> things are so rough and tough and these children did such a kind thing and outside of the home

the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. again, good monday morning, good news since last we spoke on the schuylkill expressway eastbound approaching gladwyn crews cleaning up the downed tree brought down by the whipping winds cleared out of the way. you see a couple of players on the right shoulder. both lanes are reopened on the schuylkill expressway eastbound heading toward belmont. no construction on the vine street expressway that's good news. you're good on i-95 as well. there's another downed tree 611 at barrett road at presbyterian church. no issues on the pennsylvania turnpike. southbound route 1, the super highway was closed overnight at oxford valley road for construction. everything is now open. crews return at 9:00 p.m. tonight. we have a fire location the one in trenton along weinberg place, smoke is blowing around with

the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. my gravy had an accidefollow me. i'm usually the gravy master. my guest list just tripled. i want to go really big with my appetizers. we can do it without blowing our budget. oh yeah, this is great! my family deserves a new tradition... happier and healthier. everything for thanksgiving. that's my giant. >>> i'm john clark from csn. eagles head coach doug pederson is deciding whether he should reduce the playing time for nelson aguilar. he only has 260 receives yards this season. that ranks 124th among receivers in the nfl. eagles defense end brandon graham, he also a slow start to his career and now he's flourishing. >> i've been through what he's been through and i called myself up at one point. and i had a guy come to me. and he came to me and said don't you ever say that you're a bust. all

the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. >>> business and the environment intersected in philadelphia today. the wharton school at the university of pennsylvania hosted a conference on the business of sustainability. industry leaders spoke about integrating environmental concerns with company profitability. senior executive vice president of comcast david cohen was among the speakers. comcast is the parent company of nbc 10. >>> and now to a four-legged holiday tradition, the national dog show got under way today. the hounds are competing for best in show at the greater philadelphia expo in oaks this weekend. the show will air on thanksgiving, which has been a tradition for decades. and today hundreds of dogs took part in the iconic competition and more events will take place tomorrow. you can find out who wins the dog show when it ai

the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. he wears his army hat, he gets awalks aroundliments. with his army shirt looking all nice. and then people just say, "thank you for serving our country" and i'm like, that's my dad. male vo: no one deserves a warmer welcome home. that's why we're hiring 10,000 members of the military community by the end of 2017. i'm very proud of him. male vo: comcast. >>> new this morning two women are in critical condition struck by the driver of this truck in the middle of market street in center city. what we're learning about the investigation. >>> we're also following a police-involved shooting in nil fa. what started as a traffic stop ended in gunfire. and now the suspect is in the hospital. >>> the eagles are hoping their home field advantage will earn them a "w" over the falcons. we're live at the lin

the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. looking live at philadelphia international. we've got a good start to a nice day ahead. it's going to be mild today and feeling pretty good. we have construction crews, you can see penndot on the scene i-95 northbound at girard as you head toward northeast philadelphia. dealing with construction still out there blocking the left lane, but it's early and not causing a delay, the construction on i-95 northbound at academy has cleared, so no problems there. flyers play tonight at 7:00 p.m. we have this issue with downed wires the action cam was on the scene involving that truck as you come see there. spring garden is blocked at local 20th. spring garden is blocked at local vine street that means you cannot get to the outer drive of the parkway, the accident involving the tractor-trailer that knock

the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. >>> hey, hey, good to see you, i'm danny pommells. so far the eagles 3-0 at lincoln final field. >> we love playing at home, our goal is to win every game at home. that's huge for our confidence, for the city, for the fans and everything, but we love playing at home and we're going to go get it done. >> the birds defense playing one of the most potent offenses in the league, the league is averaging 429 yards a game. they're still looking to get better, though. >> definitely more to be seen, every week we got to stay into it. like we can't get complacent. we just got to come to work every day. >> howthe 33-year-old kendrick 128 home runs. >>> how about the flyers? the maple leafs will play their second stralg game. number 88 spoke today about hiss with the flyers and the lee june of doom live. >

the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. up and see this photo a viewer sent in from the multi-alarm fire we've been reporting on from woodbury new jersey, we've been reporting on this all morning long, gloucester county new jersey. at least seven people have been injured in the fire that has torn through three homes and cars. we understand, again that seven people have been injured. one person who was taken to cooper university hospital, apparently jumped from a second-story window to escape. we are working on getting that person's condition. again, crews reporting heavy winds that came through overnight in the area making this fire especially difficult to fight. the last time we took a live picture from the scene there were no visible flames. >> let's turn to matt pellman the heavy winds may be blowing the flames around could be cau

the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. >>> the atlanta falcons coming to town on sunday. the hits just keep on coming for the birds and the eagles host the falcons. a difficult game to face, they lead the south division with a record of 6-3 and the eagles defense will be tested. >>> you don't sleep well the each tire week. >> jim schwartz is losing sleep over the offense of the falcons, and matt ryan. but the exton native is not the only concern. julio jones has the most touch downs in football. >> we are not sleeping good and this will be a challenge. the number one offense we'll face all year i think. >> the falcons are playing well they are not a one trick pony and we talk about matt ryan and julio jones. come sunday it is just as important for the eagles offense to keep up. and keep the ball out of matt ryan's hands. that is a l

the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. breaking news right now, sky6 live hd is taking live look at the westbound side of the platt bridge. look at this it is completely shut down right now, this is due to several accidents on the mid span of the bridge there, not good news early on this saturday morning. you can see there nothing but a sea of redlights from all the brake lights. this happened at 5:30 a.m. there were two to three fender benders on the bridge. if you have to head in that direction take the girard point bridge to avoid the chaos and getting stuck in the backup there. >>> 5:51 a.m., scientists say vitamin d can improve survival rates for those women diagnosed with breast cancer. researchers analyzed data from 600 women and looked at the level of vitamin d found that women with advanced stage tumors had a lower level of

the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. christmas tree will arrive at philadelphia city hall. it will make its way up broad street to market street this morning. workers began building the base of the christmas tree last week. the tree lighting is set for saturday, november 26. >> it's nice to see the area around city hall a buzz with so much going on. dilworth park, ice skating and the tree. this is 202 southbound approaching 252, you see the crews on the scene with the accident, it's a single vehicle that spun out over there. the right lane is blocked, police are on the scene. looks like a tow truck on the scene already, as well. penndot blocking the right lane 202 southbound approaching 252, watch for that accident scene. meanwhile, on the majors no problems on i-95 the schuylkill expressway a nice and easy ride. no delays on 42 e

the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. >>> an 8-year-old girl is dead following a hit and run. her family is offering a reward in the case hoping to track down the driver that fled the scene. we will have that story straight ahead. >>> getting on board. septa union workers vote to approve a new contract after settling the strike earlier this month. details on how they'll keep the buses, subways, trolleys running coming up. >>> we'll go up and then down. temperatures climb once again today and plunge as philadelphia hosts thousands of runners along ben franklin parkway during marathon weekend. >>> good morning. welcome back to nbc10 news today. i am rosemary connors. it is 5:30 this saturday. runners participating in philly's half marathon today definitely got the better of the two days. check in with meteorologist krystal klei to fi

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the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. >>> our nation paused this week to honor those that sacrificed so much for our country. one of the main tributes was at arlington national cemetery. yesterday president obama laid a wreath at the tomb of the unknown, the remarks focused on veterans, the president called for unity following a divisive election. >> it has never been to find isolation in opposite corners, it is to find strength in our common creed. unity. >> vice president elect mike pence attended a ceremony in indiana. he thanked vets for service and courage and assured them of the trump administration commitment to reforming the va. veterans were honored at home, spring garden neighborhood, they served homeless vets a hot meal. part of the effort to serve more than 150,000 meals to the homeless across the region every year. >>>

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the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. >>> good morning, everyone, jessica boyington, quickly checking on the roads. we're watching route 309 around norristown road. no problems or delays here. cars moving either direction, north or southbound with no delays. we'll check in with more of the majors when i come back in the 6:00 hour. >> see you then, jess. >>> eagles are back home this weekend and looking for a win after two straight divisional losses on the road it will be good to be home at lincoln financial field. the birds were practicing yesterday. after practice, we spoke with quarterback carson wentz who told us the birds needed to do their job, more importantly, they need to win. >> we all around here are kind of sick to our stomach with all the close games. talked to you after the games with you guys, it's frustrating. we're

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the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. >>> here is something you don't see every day. two mountain lions going for a swim in a lake. alexander says he and his son blake were fishing on sunday when something caught their eyes. they got their cameras ready and they didn't seem to be bothered when they swam from one side to the other. >> should have thrown a worm in there. >>> stormtracker 6 live double scan is showing us we are dry. low 60s in the northern and western suburbs, mostly sunny skies today and pretty much the same story in the central portion of the region as well. i-95 corridor light winds and getting to 62 down by the shore. >> thank you david. >>> coming up on "action news" at 4:00, adam joseph is on another outdoor adventure. this week he is looking ahead to christmas. he is looking for the perfect tree. >> this is wha

the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. >> now your nbc 10 first alert weather. >> welcome back. going to be a great day for that eagles football game. temperatures that will be warmer than they were yesterday. yesterday we only hit highs, 51 degrees in philadelphia. that was below average. we were expecting that cool day. today we'll still be sunny, still see light to breezy winds. temperatures, over 50 by 4:00 p.m. i think we'll see high right around the low 60s in philadelphia. upper 50s are expected through the suburbs, the lehigh valley sunny conditions in the forecast. but those mid 50s around 4:00. move into the evening areas like delaware and new jersey into those mid 40s by 8:00 p.m. again in the afternoon, temperatures upper 50s, to right around 60 degrees. more of the same. sunny out there at 57 by 4:00 p.m. and don't forg

the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. >>> the far right new movement known as alt-right latched on the trump campaign. and some say his victory has given them a boost. jericka duncan has more. >> reporter: since 2008 the alt-right or alternate right movement lived mostly on message boards. it gained more momentum after trump appointed steve bannon. seen as the largest platform for the alt-right message with more than 300 million views in the last month. 38-year-old richard spencer president of the national policy institute. >> i'm enthusiastic about steven bannon acting as the strategist for donald trump because breitbart has been an open place for a lot of ideas that i care about. >> reporter: ben has denied being alt-right. it's members are usually educated right wing males with wide range of views. they're difficult to find beca

the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. >> meteorologist david murphy with a check of a very interesting holiday week ahead of us. >> reporter: certainly windy that's for sure, that's the way it's starting out. storm tracker 6 live double scan showing we're dry across the region. taking a look outside we have sky6 live hd looking at penns landing. it's chilly out there with temperatures in the 40s right now. the wind every now and then headaching -- shaking the camera, because we have gusts in the 30s and 40s. tuesday it will be windy both days, the winds stronger today than tomorrow. winds you'll see the temperatures rise a little bit, but on thanksgiving a system will kick clouds in, it could be damp, but not a lot of rain that's good. 43 degrees in philadelphia. winds out of the west/northwest at 24 miles per hour that's a sustain

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the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. matt klentak are you watching. this grab has been made the best fan catch of the year by major league baseball. it was in the bottom of the fourth inning on may 15th when freddie galvis foul ball came through the stand, and dennis pollack made a bear handed grab, catching the ball, before it could hit his wife. >> nicely done. >> he protect his wife. instincts just took over. >> good for him. >> yes, very nice. >> ugly. >> don bell's joining us again. >> yes. >> we're talking more birds. >> yes, we are. >> there is more. >> there is more. >> always more. recapping our top stories head coach doug pederson said he will meet with nelson agholor, first round pick says he is in his own head after botching a couple of plays yesterday. meanwhile with agholor struggling team has pluck wide out paul tur

the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. >>> this is "sports desk," brought to you by xfinity. x-1 from xfinity will change the way you experience tv. >> hey, hey. good to see you. danny pommells, csn. matt ryan brought his 6-3 atlanta falcons to town leading the league's top offensive attack. and with the eagles looking at the prospect of going bel below .500, both the offense and defense responded. the birds set the tone with the run game early on, and it was ryan mathews making the four-yard house call. birds with the early 7-0 lead. this game was topsy-turvy. the teams traded field goals. a 13-9 game in the fourth quarter with the eagles on top. matt ryan breaks it open. taylor gabriel undresses leodis mckelvin and takes it 76 yards to barn. falcons up by two. then in the critical situation, this helmet-to-helmet hit on jordan mat

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the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. >>> ten minutes past 9:00 right now on this sunday and we are closely watching that finish line here you can see the banner is still up. so the elite runners, they're still making their way along the course. they should be wrapping up pretty soon. we know that the first wheelchair athlete finished with an unofficial time of 1 hour 55 minutes. pretty incredible. of course, for all those runners out there and spectators, good day to bundle up. krystal klei has our first alert neighborhood forecast. krystal you told us this was going to happen. i think it's still a shock to the system, though. >> oh, yeah. we were warning about it all week long, saying don't let these nice temperatures fool you. even yesterday a high of 72 degrees. take a look behind me. now we've got snow on our cameras. this i

the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. >>> protests surge in cities across the country for a second night including philadelphia. and demonstrators take to the streets following the election. >>> calls for impeachment, a ranking new jersey democrat says lawmakers should take action against chris christie. >>> and a teen tries to escape a robber with a gun, but gets shot in the process. >>> 6:00 a.m. this friday morning. good morning, i'm tracy davidson. >> and i'm vai sikahema. if you think it's cool, you can blame the breeze. let's get right to bill henley. >> you can see the winds blowing the flags on the battleship new jersey on this veterans day. the wind will be increasing. we will see a

the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. >> coming up later today on "eyewitness news" at 5:00 can he not walk, and he's confined to wheelchair, but he's travel more than most, his inspiring story and message this man wants to send to other physically challenged people, and it is a message that applies to all of us, that's today at 5:00. >>> looks good. can't wait to watch. that will popular fitness craze in japan is going to the dogs, quite literally. >> talk about downward dog. check it out. more than 130 dogs, and their owners, gathered at an amusement park in tokyo over the weekends. successfully broke the records for dogs yoga. the dog owners seem to get pretty good work out during the event, but the dogs on the other hand appear to be therefore moral support. all behave themselves. the event was part of the annual family week, w

the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. >>> brad wowed the city of lights with co-star marianne cotillard. and listen to how he described marianne's character. >> marianne beausejour was -- say that again? >> that's perfect. >> on a sunday morning, every time i spoke. >> yes. >> in the film, the two played world war ii spies who fall in love. >> marianne is known to be the life of the party. i would describe -- very similar, very vivacious. it's terrible to say these things when i'm not used to it. >> yes. even in french i understand. >> i think brad did some pretty good french there. no matter what brad has to say, there's one person who wants him and that is james corden. >> i really would love to film something with brad pitt. not car pool, just something fun. i just dig him. i think he's funny. >> so do we, james. speaking of dre

the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. >>> starting campfires and lighting fires and smoking cigarettes are among the activities being banned across the south. all the smokes from the wild fires are taking a toll on people's health. in tennessee the prescriptions for inhalers have gone up in recent days and an increase in patients with respiratory problems. >>> and virtual reality head sets are a popular gift this season but they are raising concerns about health problems especially for young children. t.j. holmes has more. >> so real -- that people forget that it's not real. virtual reality has people literally falling over themselves. it amerses them in a 3-d world of sports and danger and adventure. but they expect to be on a lot of kids wish lists it's a new technology still evolving and we don't know what the impact may be on c

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the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. >> sick months after pennsylvania legalized medical marijuana the state's first pot doctor has opened his doors. dr. matthew roman has been prescribing medical marijuana for the past year in delaware. he's now beginning to see patients in his new office in old city. even though he will not be able to recommend pot to patients in pa for another year, he is trying to educate new patients and fellow doctors who up until now have been in the dark in regards to medical cannabis. >> really would like to teach physicians about it because they don't know where to begin, and it makes it very awkward for them when want to discuss it with patient. >> to qualify for medical marijuana card in pennsylvania a parp patient has to be battling something from a list of ailments which includes cancer, aids, glauco

the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. >> family congresses try to take off, a 24-15, upset at the linc. now, the eagles held the falcons to 111th downs, season low for them. they held them to just 15 points, also 18, harrass matt ryan through just his fifth interception of the season, what was the game plan yesterday? safety malcolm jenkins. >> the biggest thing, we understood, you know, this is great offense. they scored pretty much everybody. and we new we would have to eliminate those big plays, for touchdown, and when they did get in the red zone, we need to get stops and hold the field goals, and for the majority of the game, we did that. >> nice glasses, like those? >>> expect a lot of points in easy bucket. the sixers visiting houston tonight. let's just say neither team loves to play defense. the sixers looking for their se

the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. harvey: we got blake shelton out with gwen stefani. he talks about an openly gay country singer. >> ty herdnon is coming out with his first album since he came out as gay. >> i like ty herndon. i hope the album is great. >> i listened to it. it's amazing. it's not the old country either. it's more poppy. harvey: bro country? pharvey: would you stop it! >> in 2014, mariah carey only made $6 million. harvey: enter james packer. >> now it makes sense. she's going after a billionaire. >> i don't think she's a gold digger. >> she's a gold digger. >> do you really think she's a gold digger? >> yes! >> snoop dogg. he was roasted last night at the avalon. which is put on by russell simmons. celebrities showed up for this, french montana, t.i. harvey: how was he? that's interesting. >> snoop was laughin

the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. >>> final quick check of the accuweather forecast. >> nice out there and the rain is gone in the northern and western suburbs, highs around 60 and there abouts any way, and cloudy and more and more sunshine breaking out as we continue to dry out up north and clouds and sun in the center portion of the region and spots could get to 62 and 63 and down the shore mid-50s with a mix of clouds and sun. >> thank you david. >>> finally at noon, taking out the trash could be a tedious chore unless are you this toddler from texas. he rolls out the bin to say hello to his favorite trash man. he stops in his tracks whenever he hears the truck coming. it began a year ago when lance's family moved in and they made him a trash man costume with a reflective vest. >>> a look at stories up next on "action news"

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the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. >> are they expanding their family any time soon? find out on etonline.com. >>> before we say good-bye on this veterans day, we certainly want to thank all of the men and women out there, right, of our armed forces who have kept us so safe. >> we appreciate your sacrifices now and then for our country and we will never forget. monday on "e.t.," we're with jennifer garner. >> bye, everybody. >> thank you. i am so glad you came. >> our night out with jen after teaming up with hollywood's best moms and we are with proud papa dwayne johnson. is hollywood's toughest star a big softie at home? >> we'll see. >> and our new andy cohen interview dishing out secrets about his famous friends. interview dishing out secrets abouafoot and light-hearted i take to the open road. healthy, free, the world before

the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. sfliefrmt changes are coming to the medical test for train engineers in the wake of the deadly new jersey trends cash in hoboken. the rail authority says they will soon have a mandate to test for sleep apnea and other sleeping disorders. thomas gallagher was at the controls during the september crash. he was later diagnosed with sleep apnea. federal railroad authority officials are finalizing a rule to mandate screenings. >>> a vigil was held tonight for the five students who died in a school bus crash in tennessee. dozens packed a church in chattanooga for tonight's vigil. family and friends came together in prayer as 30 children remain in the hospital. meanwhile, the driver of that bus, 24-year-oldjohntheny walker was charged with homicide. he was driving well over the 30-mile-per-hour speed

the njea believes students deserve a well-rounded education- including arts, music, technology, and so much more. that's why we're working with parents and communities to reduce the emphasis on high stakes testing. because when you limit the tests, they can test the limits... of their potential. >> group of bikers noticed someone broken down on the road. what a surprise. take a look. that guy on the right, that's bruce springsteen, he is with a member of the american legion, and they hopped on the back of the bike, shared a beer until his ride showed up. >> bikers always help bikers, have you notice that? >> sweet. >> time now 4:50. time for check on business news. >> money watch's jill wagner joins us live this morning, from the new york stock exchange, good morning, american apparel filed for bankruptcy in the second time in a year. what's behind that? >> retailers really struggling to compete against other retailers, also a lot of on line competition. american apparel also looking for a buyer, the company insists it will manufacture clothing in the united states, that's always been

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