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And now, Preston and Steve's news updates with Kathy Romano.

Today is Thursday, October 29th. Good morning, Kathy.

Good morning in the news this morning.

An investigation is underway in Philadelphia after police found explosives and other suspicious cargo inside a van at Logan Circle on Wednesday night. Police

recovered propane tanks, torches, and possible dynamite sticks from the van. The bomb squad is

investigating. There is no immediate word on who owns the van or if anyone has been arrested. The

discovery comes as the city remains on heightened alert following nights of unrest stemming from the death of Walter Wallace Jr. City officials say at least 200 businesses,

many of them already struggling in the midst of the pandemic where the targets of massive looting

across the city. To assist police, an undetermined number of Pennsylvania National Guard troops

will soon be arriving in the city. Their role first and foremost will be to safeguard property and prevent looting, said Mayor Jim Kenney.

Officials announced that what started out as a peaceful protest of about a thousand people at

Malcolm X Park Tuesday night turned very violent against police. Police say bricks and even blood

was thrown at the officers. 23 officers were injured, which raised question on whether or not they are allowed to use pepper

spray and tear gas when they are under attack.

Officers still have the discretion to use the OC that they carry on them.

Some Philadelphia Police Commissioner Daniel Outlaw, when it comes to using tear gas on large groups,

obviously I make those decisions, she said.

The police union called for the release of the police body cam footage, which they say will show that Walter Wallace Jr. failed to

drop the knife as he was ordered repeatedly to do so and instead lunged at officers with it.

Commissioner Outlaw says they want the Wallace family to get the facts first. We will be meeting

with members of Mr. Wallace's family to ensure that they get an opportunity

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