>> i'm walter perez along with sarah bloomquist authorities make an arrest that ebb ended with a shooting of a local father paralyzed.

>> and say good-bye to comedic icon joan rivers. >> and the big story is eagle's season opener and a tale of two halves. >> first half disappointing and they regard back and clobbered jacksonville, 34-17. >> jeff skversky joins us now with details. jeff you could not make a bigger difference between the first and second half in this game. >> what are you worried about. it is fine. it was fine. no big deal. eagles were so bad to start the season today. head coach chip kelly said he was booing too the entire stadium was booing as nick foles turned it over four times and eagles fell behind 17-0 and the boos turned into cheers. eagles down 17-0 to start the third. q up the come back. foles to sproles, first game as eagle, welcome to town. 49 yard touchdown. eagles on the board. they're within ten. next drive, nick foles to zach ertz, 25 yard touchdown. eagles are within 3.

and then they take the lead in the fourth. foles to a wide open jeremy maclin. 68-yard score. maclin missed all of last year with a torn acl. tears up the jaguars defense. eagles score 34 unanswered points to win 34-17. >> nobody quit. nobody for one second battled to not win the game. that shows the character we have in the locker room and type of environment chip built around us. everybody was all positive all game. but you know it was a matter of time before we started clicking. >> and you have to wonder what did chip kelly say during his half time speech with the eagles down 17-0. kelly would only say he did not throw any chairs. it was a calm half time speech. >> it didn't go old school. >> we'll have more coming up in sports including live report from ducis rodgers. >> thank you. well from disappointment to excitement what a game for eagles' fans. >> "action news" reporter annie mccormick is outside the linc

with more on happy start to the brand new surprise, hey, annie. >> walter and sar of, those boos jeff was talking about they turned to smiles. there was a smile on every fan's face that walked out of this stadium. and the eagles gave them exactly what they wanted and what they head to needed to get the excitement level up for the season. >> eagles fans could not contain their skiltment over the first game and first win of the season aiding jaguars 34-17 in home-opener and smooth landing but rough takeoff. eagles were trailing by 17 in the first half and there was doubt. >> in the beginning it didn't seem to go our way. and you know foles seemed to be off. seemed like you know we were just little lax early and not really focused. thank god we turned it around. >> bit 3rd quarter it all turned around some fans are giving credit to our newest players. >> sproles turned the whole game around. 4 for 1 play. he ran in fourth touch down that

was huge. >> i never lost hope. i knew we could score 3 touchdowns in five minutes. >> some traveling from northeast pennsylvania. >> chip, kelly and his innovations. >> it's been a long wait for fans to fire the grills back up. rvs, games, full bars and big menus and parking lot and the fans went into the game optimistic and with this dramatic wick hopes soared high and chip kelly is taking us all the way. >> never quit for my eagles. we are winners. we are philly. we're going to be born again winners. the best things about life is, we tried to go to the super bowl. >> super bowl. all the way. >> and those tailgateers will have to wait two weeks. next week the eagles are -- or next game they're in indianapolis to play the colts. reportsing live at the linc. annie mccormick, "channel 6 action news." >> any, thank you. well the weather could not have

been more perfect for the eagles season opener and enjoy it while you can because that's right, change is on the way. melissa magee is live outside on the terrace with those details. hi, melissa. >> hi there, sarah, it was not the best start to the weekend. we had strong to severe showers and storms last night the cold froptd pushed south and turned out beautiful for the second half of the weekend on sunday with lower humidity and in fact as you look at the 24-hour temperature change it's two degrees cooler in the city then the same time yesterday. but check out the difference along the coast. 17 cooler in atlantic city than it was 24 hours ago. 14 cooler in dover. so we have comfortable conditions, calm winds overhead, it's 80 in the city now. trenton 77. 77 in reading along the coast in beach haivrp down to sea isle city, temperatures are holding at 75 degrees. here's stormtracker 6 live double scan radar we're tracking some unsettled weather to the south. high pressure, however, across new england keeping us nice and dry.

we're tracking an area of low pressure over south carolina and georgia and a piece of this moisture works its way east ward. early this week. we'll talk about what is ahead. sun to clouds, back to work monday, early this week we are tracking light rain and drizzle especially east of the city. and we'll also be turning cooler later this week. we're going to go overall the details and show you future tracker 6 coming up with the full and exclusive accuweather forecast, sa ar after. >> stay on top of changing weather situation with the new 6abc.com. visit 6abc.com/weather for stormtracker 6 radar. both the hourly and 7-day forecast. the latest video from the "action news" meteorologist and our collection of weather related photos and videos. >> now to an update on the story "action news" brought you on wednesday. police in philadelphia have arrested the gunman they believe shot and paralyzed a father in west philadelphia. investigators say 23-year-old allen stokes was taken into custody today and charged with attempted murder. investigators believe he is the

man seen in this surveillance video 50th and haverford that shot edward lynn six times back on august 29, apparently lynn accidentally bumped into him and the gunman opened fire. lynn remains in critical condition and authorities are looking for two other men linked to this case. from our delaware newsroom tonight newcastle county police say they're investigating the beating of a mentally challenged that that was posted on anti-bullying web site. that video has gone viral. you can see vevrl teenagers attacking the man in the gray tee sirt when the victim tries to get up and runaway he's punched and kicked repeatedly or as other people watch or in some cases chip in. we're following the story and we'll have more tonight on "action news" at 11. now to the latest on the situation in iraq. and the sweat from isis. president obama announced today he will address the nation on wednesday night to outline his strategy against the terrorists.

speaking on a morning talk show today the president says the u.s. will be part of an international coalition and it will carry out air strikes against isis in support of ground troops that will not include americans. experts say isis represents the most significant threat this country has seen since september 11. >> stars came out in new york city today to honor the life and legacy of comedian joan rivers. and howard stern whoppi goldburg, rosy o'donnell, donald trump and others filled temple emmanuel. she was a trail blazer for women in comedy. she previously had spoken about her own funeral she want aid celebration packed with stars and music a cording to long time friend debra nor veil that's exactly what she thought. >> there were inspirational songs and broadway tunes hey big spender that's entertainment hugh jackman sang awd ra

mcdonnell sang. >> rivers fwheent cardiac arrest during the throat procedure and never regained consciousness. she was 81 years old. world news tonight will have more the tribute to joan brivrz and president owe boom a's plans to defeat isis sfwlment much more to come on "action news" a heart-warming tribute to police in philadelphia working to keep their community say. we'll show you. >> dozens of students will look sharp for the start of a new school year tomorrow thanks to their neighborhood. we'll take you to north philadelphia. >> and melissa comes back with the first full week of the forecast that's coming up as well. >> jeff is back with more on the eagles impressive come from behind win over the jaguars wh today a community in

philadelphia took time say thank you to those in uniform. amy buckman has the story from

could be's creek tonight. the pews were packed as the khur ofch of christian compassion this morning members were there not just to praise the lord but thank and honor members of the public safety community. this special service featured children sharing their thoughts about philadelphia's police officers and firefighters. i want to say thank you. you are appreciated. and thank you for -- >> after summer when police and community members in places like furgeson, missouri were so much at odds this service where church members raised their hands in prayer for officer safety and then gave them hugs to say thank you brought some to tears. >> for us this is outstanding. a lot of times we see people in their worst and being here today seeing people at their best getting thanks yous and we appreciate you means a lot to

the officers out here each and every day. >> they posed for photos and gave the kids a chance to look at the equipment. >> they get an up close view and touch the cops and talk to them. >> it ended with a fun-filled block party. even when this is over the hope is bond scored between members of the community and law enforcement will last far into the future. amy buckman, "channel 6 action news" tom is a big someday for thousands of philadelphia public school children the first day of class. some lucky kids can put their best foot forward because of generosity in the neighborhood. "action news" is along the 3500 block of north philadelphia this morningment these children are getting their free hair cuts. they were also given back packs filled with all school necessities such as pencils, paper and notebooks and everybody was created to a

barbeque. they tell "action news" they wanted to give back. tune into "action news" tomorrow morning to help get your kids out the door and on time for back to school. the morning team is on starting at 4:30 a.m. with all the traffic and weather you need to get going. and make sure to follow them on twitter for back to school tips. use the hash tag 6 doing this all day, my feet and legs got really tired.

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drives and drilled in the 1st quarter. foles with three turnovers in the first half. he had four all of last year. jacksonville recovers. it leads to this. bucks county native chad henery town drafted rookie allen hurnz a touchdown and chip kelly needs a drink. down 17-10 at the half they have not been down this much as home in the opener in 41 years. birds booed off the field. get out the skheerz, fourth and one, they go, darin sproles watch him go. eeing alls on the board win ten, next drive, 3rd down, foles to zach ertz what a catch 25 yard score. foles looks like a different person. eagles within three. how about 4th quarter kicker cody parkey rookie making his debut, 51 yarder. eagles tied at 17. later in the fourth foles toe jeremy maclin. 68-yard score. welcome back mack. eagles score 34 unanswered

points to win 34-17, boo birds turns into a celebration down in south philly. that's where we go next. live to ducis rogers at the linc. ducis night and day difference by the eagles and they really made everyone stwhaet out. >> jeff, they certainly defendant exhibit the scene here at the linc fwrent excitement and anticipation to shock and this crowd stunned then it went from of course boos to the team the eagles had absolutely ugly first half. one thing we learnedp from the team they never waivered. >> there was an -- a huge change second half to first half. during half time it was hey settle down this is what you're giving us they did exactly what we practiced. >> you get frustrated you know there's a lot of time in football there's four quarters we have to keep playing and you can't give up. you have to finish all four quarters. >> we had to battle adversity a

little bit and that's how it's going to be. we obviously want to get off to a faster start. but, you know, fortunate for us it kept us in the game and we were able to execute the in the second half. >> we will talk more on eagles game day final "action news" at 11. co-host quick will have a one-on-one interview with head coach chip kelly. they lose allen bashry and evan mathis. chip kelly did not have an update tonight we'll know more about them tomorrow. eagles will be at indianapolis next week. jeff back to you. >> ducis what a come back today. by your eagles they what up looking to sweet the nationals in five years. cole hamels on the mound since starting combined hitter thats tie at one. in the fourth hamels facing le

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with a lot of endurance presented a check for 41,000 dollars to the progeria research foundation. amy rothhide toured the appalachian trail to help find a cure. she was inspired by two members of her khuvrm. it's a rare disorder that causes premature aging in children. >> meteorologist melissa magee has the accuweather forecast. and after a brutal saturday melissa today was perfect. >> really nice today walter and sarah, we had strong to severe showers and stormz and is it looked spectacular for the rest of this evening. changes are coming tomorrow. we'll show what you is going on stormtracker 6 double scan radar outside we go because the action cam was outside earlier this afternoon on the stems of the art museum and a lot of people getting a workouts or run n high, thin, cirrus clouds overhead and looks however as we

get to monday afternoon few more clouds roll into the region and talk about the reason why check out the high today in philadelphia, 8 degrees. 10 cooler than yesterday's hot and humid high. yesterday we had a high of 3. average for thus time of year is 81. that record 102 setback 1881. temperatures outside this evening is 80 in city. 70 in poconos and pair of 7s in reading and 74. 77 trenton and currently dover coming in at 77. as you look at the dew points however that's how much moist tour is in the atmosphere. dew point temperatures upper 60s to near 70s you felt thick and humid air mass overhead. any time do you points are 63 or lower you have comfortable conditions and pleasant air mass to enjoy theest rest of this evening. here's satellite 6 and action radar dry and quiet across new england. high pressure over new england

keeping us nice and dry. we'll widen out the picture however and we're tracking cold front that moved through yesterday pushed offshore. but you do notice moisture garageerring there's an area of low pressure over south carolina and into georgia and some spills north ward monday night into tuesday. we'll time things out to you. future tracker 6 on monday showing it's not a bad day. sun to start the day. sun will give way to increasing clouds. you notice 6:00 in the morning it's dry for the morning commute and fair amount of cloud cover south and east of city. as we get into the afternoon hours you notice, 3:00 in the afternoon it looks to be mostly cloudy as we into more early wind come monday afternoon. so that area of low pressure to the south will stay away from the region and with easterly wind. moisture will work its way east ward and north and east ward. here's what to expect as we get to monday night and into tuesday more specifically. for northwestern suburbs nice mixture of sunshine and clouds and dry by tuesday.

along the 95 corridor and areas south and east mostly cloudy, light rain and drizzle lyingly and breezy conditions at the coast as well on tuesday especially with so much moisture coming in off of the atlantic. we'll track that for you. the call from accuweather the rest of tonight partly cloudy and refreshing in comparison to recent nights with no humidity to contend with. 65 in the city. dropping to 66 cape may. here's the exclusive accuweather 7-day forecast on monday, sunshine giving way to increasing clouds. more clouds if you are south of the city. high temperature up to 77. on tuesday it's mostly cloudy day with high temperature of 74. again for that 95 corridor areas south and east light reign and drizzle breezy conditions and north and west we're a-okay and mostly sunny sky. wednesday, warmer, high temperature 80. thursday, more humid high of 86. thunderstorm is likely with cold front moving in from the west to east. by thursday. and some sunshine around friday with thunder shower, 80 degrees

and wake of that front a taste of fall next weekend. temperatures, guys, only in the 70s. >> wow. thanks melissa. >> timely this beautiful sunday was a special day for lena tall aricoh who turned 100 years old. dozens showed up at poppy's italian restaurant south philadelphia to celebrate and we're told lena is a great cook and active member of the senior community and devout fan of batch lower and hoping for a new ipad or tablet. lena we hope all your wishes come true. >> "abc worls news" sunday is next on channel 6. "action news" returns tonight at 11:00. >> including vish us tack on a man from delaware with special needs which has gone viral. we'll have the latest on the investigation as police look fort people responsible. >> now for melissa magee, jeff skversky, walter perez, and the entire "action news" team, i'm skversky, walter perez, and the entire "action news" team, i'm sarah bloomquist, we'll see you

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welcome to "world news." tonight extreme weather from coast to coast. drenching rains, flash floods. lightning sparking fires. even striking swimmers. >> they had no heartbeat. the heart had stopped. >> plus bringing pounding surf out west. who is in the threat zone tonight and the forecast for the week ahead. is winter already on the way? star studded sendoff. join rivers gets the grand celebration she asked for. a song from hugh jackman. a eulogy from howard stern and the a list says goodbye. mystery virus. thousands of children sick. looks like the common cold but turns worse. doctors say if it's not in your state yet, it will be soon. close encounter. the astrd