breaking into a local taco shop. and, star wars mania. the force is strong everywhere. the new film smashing the opening night record. our unique take on understanding the galaxy far, far away. news three live today starts now. >> live from las vegas, this is news three today. christine: good morning and thank you for starting your day with us. here is a live look to start off i can see the observation wheel, it is so good to have you with us. kelly: i am kelly curran, in for jerry brown. i think we will have a really nice day, which is great because there will be so many people on the road for last-minute it will be a busy one. here is a live look outside. the sun does not come up until about 6:49, but as you see, we

if you are heading out right now, it is chilly. centennial, 38 degrees. summerlin, 37. as we had throughout the rest the day, we will warm up quickly, especially as the sun comes up. 56 at noon. 58 at 4:00. we have rain showers on the way tonight. we will talk about when those are going to arrive and when they will end. also, how they could impact your weekend plans. christine: hopefully it will not be in the holidays. sooner rather than later. new developments overnight. we are learning that the democratic national committee has agreed to allow bernie sanders' campaign to regain access to voter files. this comes after the dnc accused a staff member of sanders snooping into a private trove of information from the clinton

>> bernie sanders campaign which caught fire online got caught snooping on hillary clinton's campaign research, admitting the a low-level staffer, and perhaps others, took advantage of a computer breach taxes clinton's secret voter lists. the sanders campaign fired back, their campaign. >> we do not need dirty tricks. >> bernie sanders campaign fired the staff member, who said he was just trying to prove that the system was potable. that was making sure it was not our data. >> for 40 m minutes, the

>> if the shoe were on the other foot, and the clinton campaign had accessed sanders campaign data inappropriately, sanders supporters and the sanders campaign would expect us to react in the same way. >> the sanders campaign filed a lawsuit against the democratic party saying it is hamstrung without access to its own voter data. sanders voters exploded with outrage online. sanders, with no entourage, firing up -- attracting huge crowds, now closing in on clinton in iowa, and slightly ahead in new hampshire. christine: that was andrea mitchell reporting. a special session at the state capitol will continue today as nevada lawmakers were to hammer out a package that would pave

the senate words last night to pass all four bills needed to authorize an incentive package for fair day. the summit will take of the bill today. the special session is about more than just one carmaker. it is about unlocking the potential of apex. all of which would be beneficial for the next economic downturn. >> we would be far better off with apex built out in the next cycle of recession. christine: they say they expect to hire more than 4000 workers when the plant is fully built around 2023. as for the car itself, we should get a first glimpse on janeway fourth.

as the review journal changes ownership. a major question being asked by reporters -- will reporters from the review journals file a lawsuit before a judge? >> something remarkable is happening inside the newsroom of the review journal. it seems that the best reporting about the rj is happening inside rj. >> this could be a very fine hour for journalism. >> that was brian greenspan. the future of a newsroom is unclear. right now, the rj is investigating itself with this headline, in it, a bombshell. three reporters were told to drop everything and monitor the activity of three local judges. one of those happened to be

in a lawsuit, the judge has him testifying in front of her. while the rj never published anything about the judge, weeks later, an article. called "the new burden harold," an article that was highly critical of judge gonzales. that paper is owned by michael schroeder, who was just introduced as the manager of the company that bought the rj. when the rj reporters asked schroeder about gonzales, schroeder perfused to answer questions. >> you have multiple lines going from the east coast to the journal -- who knows where they are going to. i do not think we know the story yet. >> that story is still being written, but the fact that the journal is writing it is commendable and notable.

former journal employee, mary welsh, knows that well. christine: major police say 38-year-old king fox tried to kill one of their offices on thursday, but just why he opened fire when the two had a chance meeting remains a mystery. after a five hour manhunt, police arrested fox six miles away in southern highlands. police say fox has no record. fortunately, the officer is expected to recover. he did not want to be identified because he did not want to take any of the focus away from the officer. he tells us he heard the gunshots outside his room at the emerald suites. >> the police man was able to communicate with me. he was able to answer questions.

he is tough. that is all i can say. he did not complain or cry out. christine: he is a 21 year veteran at the metro police department. he was shot in the underarm. fox agreed to do an interview with us, but then changed his mind. southern nevada is one of 10 hotspots in the nation. be our number three -- we are number three in the nation. dr. maxwell with healthcare partners has been seeing his fair share of patients with flu symptoms who opted to not get the flu shot. star wars mania. everyone talking about their childhood memories. the real moneymaker is the merchandise mother lode. just like the empire in the movies, you cannot escape it.

luggage. you can eat, sleep star wars. >> it just shows that star wars is really ingrained into our culture these days. it is a phenomenon. christine: here in las vegas, you can buy yourself a home on the dark side. there is an entire neighborhood named after the franchise. the time now isis 6:09. caught on camera. burglars caught trying to break into a local talk of co shop. a little later, a bed that protects you from an earthquake. we will explain.

report takes a look at christine: good morning and welcome back. the owners of a local taco shop are asking for your help to find some burglars who hit the store earlier this week here at the restaurant caught the crooks on surveillance video and decided to take a lighthearted approach to sharing the crime. sergio avila has more. >> you feel a little scared, a little violated. >> it with 3:30 in the morning -- it was 3:30 in the morning. >> we are a fund company, and we sat down and watched it, and said, we can have a lot of fun with this hearing>> crime. >> the surveillance video makes

talkcacos. the restaurant is back to business as usual. they share the video on facebook, and it has now gone viral. >> after watching the footage, i am convinced that they were really after cash, and not the food. >> what do customers think? >> it was delicious. >> the clever idea to get the photos out to the public, and hope that someone recognizes them or their getaway car -- lucas came in after seeing the video. a great way to expose these criminals, and at the same time,

>> if you're going to break down my door, you have to let me make a little bit of funny. christine: hopefully that will help them catch the crooks, and somebody -- a dog who really

>> we are not dealing with a wind chill to add on to our already chilly temperatures. here is a look at the satellite radar picture. we are watching this closely. we do have a cold front that will be sweeping its way through later on today. we have clouds and snow showers in portions of northwestern nevada. it is this cold front line here that we will be watching as the swings eastward. we can see that using the futurecast model. it moves further and further

10:00-10:30 is the best chance for shower activity and mountain snow. any rain that does come down will be fairly light. as far as the mountain snow, less than one inch of precipitation. this gets out of here by the overnight hours. we will clear out by morning, and looking up partly sunny skies for sunday. as far as our forecast, a high of 59 degrees, above normal for this time of the year. it will be a little breezy tonight. we do have a chance for rain. the best time he will be between 9:00 and 2:00 a.m. it will get cooler as we get into sunday. 55 degrees for the high. a few clouds hanging around. we will warm up to 60 degrees for new year's eve. christmas day, we do have a chance for a wind chill. cooler temperatures make it feel more like the holidays. christine: i agree with you.

streaming media is on the rise for this holiday season. consumer reports takes a look at the newest players to watch out for. we will have that story for you and just a bit. let's move ont. kim: to find out which one is best for your house, we turn to the experts with consumer reports. they just finished testing several of the more popular options. the new version of apple tv makes it easier to control the box, and also search for content. you can easily search for an actor, a movie, or tv show, and the remote has a touchpad, along with all kinds of extras. the starts at $149. >> apple tv is a good choice for those who already live in the apple world.

kim: another option, the new amazon fire tv. consumer reports says it is great for prime numbers since the interface is built around prime content. it also has voice control. >> amazon fire tv is one of the fastest boxes that we tested, meaning that videos and apps will load quicker. rk took everything we liked and added four k capability. kim: if you're looking for a less-expensive option, consumer reports recommends the completely redesigned google chrome box. >> it caught up to other players thanks to a wi-fi upgrade.

some of the other models that we tested. kim: it has no operating system so you have to use of phone, a tablet, or laptop to control it. another option, the amazon fires stick. for just $40, you get what fire tv offers, but not the fees. christine: those are some good options for shopping. morning sports is coming up next. one of the biggest events is coming up. randy will have a preview of the las vegas bowl. plus, back to the 1990's. the full house spinoff, a look at the long-awaited sequel, and where you can watch the episodes. and, mistaken identity. the heartwarming conversations

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christine: the time now is 6:20 two. let's hand it over to randy howe for your morning sports update. randy: it is bowl game day. the las vegas bowl is sold out today. byu versus utah. the rivalry continues. the first time the two teams have played outside of the state of utah ever. it will be a packed house. they were celebrating yesterday at the convention center of the annual kickoff luncheon. cheer squads were out there doing their songs in front of

every year is the launch of a keynote speaker. yesterdays keynote speaker was mark schlereth, talk about all the times he had at the super bowl and life after football. utah leads the series, 53 wins, four ties. if you wonder how big this rivalry is, the players will tell you. >> the rivalry has more flavor to it, more scrutiny and intensity. the history shuts down with the rivalry game. >> this game is huge at all levels for everyone. it is everything. it really is. this is the game that he will talk about all year. it is not the other big wins you have. >> it is hard to explain what it is. you almost have to experience it.

accurate word to describe it. randy: 12:30 kickoff. utah, the slight favorite. an action, new mexico in the new mexico bowl. they are underdogs against arizona. appalachian state favored over iowa. san jose state, a one point favor over georgia state. i'm not sure what practice is like for the rebels the last two days before they got to tucson, arizona last night -- they had that big clash. dave rice, the tone in his voice, not very happy. top practices as they get ready for tonight's game, 6:30 against the arizona wildcats, a teammate eat last year when arizona was ranked third. there may be some revenge in their mind. how about one more basketball

beat the war years. they were down by 12 at half. the second half, the splash brothers take over. seth curry out of bounds. the golden state comes back. they combined for 53 points to win by nine. there are now 26-1. that will do for sports. back to you. christine: thank you. it is the last weekend before christmas. can you believe it? for you procrastinators, we have

jerry:christine: right now on news three live today, presidential visit. plus.

christine: how this traffic was stop escalated into a shootout. the deputy, and the man he pulled over. and, the whole country caught up in the star wars mania. we will tell you why you cannot escape the empire. news three live today starts right now. >> live from las vegas, this is news three today. christine: good morning. the time now is 6:28. thank you so much for starting your day with us. it is a beautiful day outside from our camera, a live look out there over the sky. it looks like the sun is just about to come out. kelly: it comes up at about six: 49. we were just talking about the star wars thing. on my way into work, there was a big will avoid that said, "do not text and drive." christine: everyone is taking advantage of that.

kelly: maybe it will work. christine: maybe. kelly: good news is i do not think we will have any weather to deal with on our roadways today. we're looking at mainly quiet conditions. a lot of sunshine to start the day. we have a few clouds out there, but that is about it. the day itself will be dry. here is what we are looking at as far as temperatures out the door. pahrump, 30. pat cunningham elementary school, 32 degrees, right at the freezing mark. we are looking at wins, very light, so no wind chill to add onto that. heading throughout the day today, we are looking at highs in the upper 50's today. lots of sunshine. we have a chance for rain showers at night. we will talk about when they

end, and affect your weekend plans. christine: speaking of rain, we have reina -- she is so good. maybe she will make another appearance. president barack obama meets with the families of those in san bernardino. yesterday, president obama took the time to speak with reporters for several hours. president obama: i have just had the chance to meet with the families of the majority of the victims of the san bernardino tragedy. it was so moving for michelle myself -- in part because it was so representative of the country. you have people from every background, every faith.

president was very somber and inspired by the courage of those who lost loved ones. a sheriff's deputy in florida got sucker punched by a moped driver that ended in a wild shootout. it was caught on camera. what you are about to see is recorded by the officers dash cam. authorities say it shows the deputy chris lester after he pulled over a man on a moped. watch what happens. >> don't go reaching anything. hands on the hood. >> what is the problem? >> put your -- you know what -- put your hands on the hood. [indiscernible]

deputy lester chased coffee. coffee was shot in the side and leg. deputy lester is reported to be in stable condition. back here in the valley, a vehicle crashes with a family of four inside. it happened last night around 10015 near south pueblo boulevard and south boulder highway. henderson police say two vehicles crashed. thankfully, no one was hurt and american red cross volunteers are helping the family. the owners of a local talk go co shop were victims of a burglary a few days ago. their surveillance camera caught it all, and they took a lighthearted approach to sharing the video. the crooks hit the shops when

the editors edited this video. it is getting thousands of hits on mine. the theme -- the topacos are so good, the guys just had to have one. we talked with the owners, and they say the whole thing has worked out just fine, new customers have come in after seeing the story. in all seriousness, if you know who these crooks are, call crimestoppers. industry experts say the space saga could be one of the biggest grossing movies ever. naturally, we sent one reporter on staff who has never seen a single star wars bill to cover the high. as kelsey thomas discovered, you

>> i always felt bad that i did not like star wars. it seems like everybody likes star wars. is there something wrong with me? just like the empire in the movies, you cannot escape it. it is everywhere. star wars merchandise. > this is like the dark> side. >> from tongs to toys -- you can sleep, eat, and breathe star wars. spaghettios. cookie dough. even macaroni and cheese. makeup, anyone? how about this luggage? >> it just shows that star wars is really ingrained these days. >> you can even buy yourself a home on the dark side. wait a second. that is not how you spell kano bi.

i say i live on avadar avenue. >> he has every movie on dvd. >> if you do not like star wars, you are not american. you are communist, or something. >> michael got me thinking. if i want to know what it feels like to be a star wars fanatic, i need to dress the part. maybe i should just turn to the dark side. are you short for a storm trooper? christine: that was adorable to watch. the force was definitely awake in los angeles. thousands of star wars fans gathered to attempt to break a world record for the largest light saber battle over a 24 hour period. the numbers are being combined with battles and three other cities -- san francisco had one as well and battles in seattle and san diego take place today.

recordsetter.com will determine if they broke the record on monday. the time now is 6:36 erie take cover. a bed designed to protect you during an earthquake. and, full house is making a comeback with its comeback, "fuller house."

gadgets that would make christine: fororou procrastinators out there -- i know there is some of you. christmas is just days away. if you are trying to find gives to buy, some last-minute gadgets that you can purchase. thanks for joining us. you have three of your top choices. we know you have already purchased. >> they are pretty cool. christine: the first one, for

this would be a good gifts. >> it goes on your phone. they have android versions too. it is great for extreme sports, young kids love it, my brother uses it for vlogging. it adds a whole another dimension to your camera phone. we use this all the time for high-quality photo shoots. christine: i know a lot of people are interested in gopro. this is another alternative. >> exactly. all you have to do is carry the extra lens and you have high-quality. christine: four different lenses, you said. how much is that? >> $69. christine: the next one, for a star wars fan, it is a droid. >> if you have seen the movie, he looks familiar. he just ran off.

you can pick them up at a lot of retailers. they are all over the place right now. it is kind of the last-minute tech gift for the star wars addict. it is fun. christine: it is not like a drone, it stays on the ground. and, you can control it through your phone, you said. >> with the phone, he runs off voice command, as well as regular controls. you can tell him all kinds of things like, get out of here -- of course, he is not up for the demo. christine: it is actually pretty small. can i pick this up? >> for sure. christine: look out small it is. >> he fits right in your hand. christine: very cute. >> he is not going to cooperate. christine: then, we have a third option as well. this is something you really, really like.

i think it will change the way you watch television. apple tv. a lot of people have them. the new one just came out this year. it is totally changing how television works. it has applications, which is different from others. you can install applications from your network providers -- nbc, abc -- all of them have apps. it is also built-in with siri. you can do voice control. it has smart home technology. definitely one of my favorite things. christine: what do you say to someone who says, i do have tv, why get this? >> i do not pay for cable anymore because i am able to get everything i want straight through apple television. it is pretty cool. christine: you mentioned because all the stations have their own apps.

we watch all of our favorite shows all the time through apple tv. christine: catch up on your favorite shows. all right. great options for you looking to shop for last-minute gifts. how much did that go for? >> the new one start at $150. christine: thank you for joining us again. coming up, protection in your own bed. a piece of furniture aimed at protecting you through an earthquake here doesn't really work? plus, it is santa claus. not exactly, but that is what one girl thought when she met and m man at walmart. bringing back memories.

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christine: welcome back. this just may be the most bizarre that ever. at that builds to withstand an earthquake. kelly: jeanne moos has more on the bed that will leave you quaking. >> it is if the idea of an earthquake keeps you up at night, maybe with like to think into an earthquake proof bed. the building could be crashing

gging in your -- coffin bed. seen here and animations, apparently created by a russian company, say details are sketchy. the vet also contains supplies, though it is unclear how you get to them. if this is an earthquake proof bed, i would rather take my chances -- one headline. >> if you are able to be in a sealed enclosure with supplies, that is not a bad thing. it looks very expensive. >> someone asked if it comes with turner gets for those of us who dangle limbs over the bed. someone wondered if it is triggered by shaking, then we have to worry about the second most common thing that we do in the bed.

2012 -- his companion cannot keep a straight face. to simulate a building collapsed. they dropped almost three tons of concrete erie the bed remained intact. some say the bed can become an oven. at least there is a fire extinction underneath. thumbs up or thumbs down? >> thumbs up if you can afford it. >> just keep those sounds out of the way. christine: all right. moving on to star wars -- a lot of people hyped up about that, excited about the new release of the fourth awakens from, including one meteorologist. not you, kelly, but someone else. kelly: i see the movies, but do not know them this well.

is going viral after she gave the weather with a number of star wars puns. check it out. >> it will be a mild day with a layer of clouds, but if you look to the left, you will see a glimmer of sunshine. however, there will be a fairly light breeze, the fourth is strong -- rforce is strong for scotland. christine: this video was released on youtube and has already more than one billion views -- one million views. you have a sidekick next to you that will help you with your forecast. kelly: i do. she is helping, being so good, being quiet. the dog -- good dog. she is helping me do the weather today. as you take a live look outside, we have tons of sunshine to start this day. blue skies.

it will be a nice day. if you're heading out to do last shopping, it is looking great. someone is wondering around -- wandering around. paradise, 36 degrees. mountains edge, 39. nellis, you are at 30 degrees at this hour. the good news is that winds are light and calm. we do not have a wind chill to deal with on top of the already chilly temperatures. that is the good news. once the sun comes up, temperatures will rise quickly ahead of a cold front that is on its way for the overnight p eriod. here it is. you see it into california, san francisco, that is heading towards los angeles. this will swing its way eastward . heading throughout the day today , it will be quiet, mostly sunny

p.m. and 2:00 a.m. -- that will be our best chance to have showers. we could have some moununins no as well. that is about it. as we head into the morning hours, the whole system will clear out for us. it will be a little cooler once the whole front moves in. here is a look at forecasted highs for today. pahrump, 60 degrees is what we are expecting. overton, 59 degrees for the expected high temperature. overnight lows tonight -- we are looking at 30 and pahrump. it will be on the chilly side. our seven day forecast, today at las vegas, 59 degrees. partly sunny skies on sunday, looking at 55 degrees for the overnight low. we will warm up to 60 for thursday. christmas day -- i should really say christmas eve night and into christmas day, we do have a chance for rain showers.

not good for anyone traveling. sometimes the cooler temperatures make it feel a little more like the holiday season. maybe your dog wants a sweater. she just wears a bandanna. christine: i think she would look cute with a sweater. look at her. don't you think so? all right. trending now, if you see a man with a white beard and a redshirt one week before christmas, he must be santa claus, right? that is what one little girl in west virginia thought. she crossed paths with santa claus, or so she thought. roger played along while her mother recorded the encounter. take a look. >> can i keep them all?

after go rudolph? christine: the two chatted about her christmas tree. and, you heard there, she was the cookies for him, but he would have to share with the reindeer is. that conversation has gone viral, just in time for the holidays. a startup company made a discovery that could change the future of the internet. researchers say they created technology capable of running the internet 100 times thousand times faster than wi-fi. they say it uses light communication which reduces interference. they believe their technology is more secure than wi-fi. the much-anticipated spinoff of

ller house" finally has its trailer. >> it is good to be back. can someone help me with the boxes? >> cut it out. >> can you watch your brother? >> you don't need movers. you have us. >> welcome home. christine: the netflix original series debuts on february twice six. i believe there are 13 episodes for that sequel. soon to come, giving back.

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christine: welcome back. here is what we are working on for our hero segment tomorrow morning. a mother is mom to dozens of children. her fellow coworkers say she gives back all throughout the year, not only coordinate holiday events and toy drives, but making sure children have what they need. >> there have been times he sees kids come in, and they have holes in their shoes. the next thing i know, she comes in the next day with shoes for them. she truly loves the kids and wants to do anything she can. christine: you can catch that

if you know someone in our community who has gone above and beyond, leave tell us their story. kelly, this week and is going to be another chilly weekend. kelly: especially on the back half of it. today, i think it will be a beautiful day. if you want to do hiking, i would deftly get back to before the evening hours because we are looking for a chance for showers. it will be a little cooler. christine: i see christmas there with santa claus. kelly: a chance for rain. christine: instead of snow. kelly: mountain snow.

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good morning. breaking overnight. reversing course. the democratic national convention reaching a deal with the sanders campaign allowing access to voter files. this after a staffer is fired accessing data from the clinton campaign. will it impact the debate?