at home -- a store, nearly robbed at gunpoint just before 11. cops say three people -- two men and a woman -- went into a store near eastern and owens.. the men were both carrying weapons. an employee was able to hit the alarm.. locking the doors.. but one of the suspects was able to shoot out the front window. no one was hurt. the suspects got away in a vehicle.. with a fourth suspect inside.. cops eventually caught up to the vehicle and arrested three of the suspects, but a fourth person.. a man.. is still out there.. if you have any information -- call police. good afternoon. i'm rikki cheese. crowds.. and severe weather across the country.. aren't stopping traveler's holiday plans. action news reporter parker collins camped out at mccarran all morning.. and talked to some brave fliers. we're seeing a lot of people... the board is looking like this... some people actually getting in sooner than expected. remember give yourself 90 minutes... more t-s-a security... full body scan. better detection. the lines here are moving quickly. some people wanted to leave today because they figured it would be less crowded. economy lot at terminal three

give yourself more time parking... take sot tammy dieringer, traveler 1:40:53-1:41:00 "i came in early cause i've lived here in vegas for 36 years and i know you have to come early to get parking so it wasn't too bad i'm on the third level." weather has been affecting some flights... but it's been okay here so far. at mcarran airport parker collins channel thirteen action news. while severe weather didn't create too many delays for mccarran -- it caused major problems for states in the southeast.. hit by at least two dozen tornados. the twisters killed at least 10 people.. and devastated communities. we'll have more on that coming up in a few minutes. here at home.. a live look at the strip right now -- where folks were getting by with light jackets.. even sweaters. ad lib ad lib ad lib but..

a cold front is moving in.. and it could mean a white christmas for some parts of southern nevada! let's turn it over to meteorologist carlo falco -- tracking the temperature for las vegas with the action starting tonight. an upper level low pressure system will dive towards the snow associated with this low as it will dump most out over tahoe and the sierra in california but a few rain the best shot for rain showers will be up in the mountains but a few drips and drops may make brief, and there won't be any accumulation in the valley. there may be a few particularly determined snowflakes that could live for a couple minutes behind the showers will be some 50 for the warmest areas in drastically kick up the winds saturday making for a very southwestward. temperatures moderate to start not a bit chilly. expect highs to be right around 55 and mostly sunny skies. let's turn to breaking news out of charlotte, north carolina..

where police killed an armed man inside a shopping mall. this happened at 2 o'clock eastern time -- around 11 o'clock here.. police say two groups of people got into a fight.. a responding officer wound up shooting an armed man who was involved in that fight. that person died on scene. we expect to learn more details throughout the afternoon -- so stay with action news for any updates. a developing story near the gold strike in jean.. where a person was found with a gunshot wound to the head early this morning. action news reporter yasmeen hassan has the details. officers tell me a man was shot in the head outside of a truck in the exact spot i'm standing around 10-30 last night. i was actually out here before they hauled the truck away... ....you can see there is a pool of blood just inches away from the dirvers side door. officers say someone opened fire out here. officers found multiple shell casings belonging to a 45 calibur handgun... ....but the man was only hit

as for the people responsible - they are all out there - and we have no idea who they are. officers tell me 3 or 4 people got into a sedan - hopped right onto the freeway - and got out of here. that man is now in critical condition at umc. police believe he's in his mid 30's. right now - they don't think this was gang related. reporting from jean yasmeen hassan channel 13 action news. an update on our big breaking story from yesterday at 3 -- people who live in a northwest neighborhood are speaking out today.. after 17-year olds were shot during an attempted home invasion yesterday near jones and vegas drive. one teen was killed.. the other was wounded. 17.14.25.00 "there was actually a blood stain on the block wall. it was pretty surreal. 17.10.45.00 "i was laying down in my bedroom and i heard two bangs. they were about 30 seconds apart." police say a 13-year-old boy was outside the home.. acting as a lookout.

no word yet.. on whether the homeowner will be charged. police also haven't said yet whether another homeowner will be charged for shooting and killing a man who was pounding on his door. this happened yesterday near fort apache and sahara -- our crime and safety expert.. retired metro lt. randy sutton.. is weighing in this afternoon. listen. 21.42.27 if you're just being a pain in the neck and you're knocking on my door and you woke me up, i can't shoot you 30 [butt with] 21.43.36 if this police are still trying to determine why the man was trying to get into the home. alert... just in time for christmas. gift cards are some of the most popular gifts.. . but scammers could already be cards! here's how it works.. before you buy the card, thieves can copy its information.. skimmers. once they have the info.. and you load cash onto the card -- the scammers use the cards

(1:07) "the safest way to buy cards is online or from a locked drawer in the store" (1:12) experts say it's pretty easy to tell if a gift card has been compromised... just look for rips in the packaging -- specifically on the scratch off area in the back. some of the country's biggest airports are experiencing big delays this christmas eve.. stressed-out travelers are camped out at airports in chicago and atlanta.. and airlines are going the extra mile to help them relax.. part of the reason for those delays -- severe weather across much of the country.. tornadoes tearing through the nation's heartland, leaving close to a dozen dead.. and parts of the country, struggling to recover right now. and a look at today's closing numbers.. the dow is down 50 closing at 17,552.

earlthe major airlines are still working to catch up from

cancellations and delays and atlanta.. chicago.. and other airports are reporting significant delays.. abc's bazi kanani has her eye on the skies in washington, d.c. on the roads... and in the air... (gfx) more than 100-million americans are traveling for the holidays... and, as usual: (sot series) man: flight's delayed woman: delayed the airlines... trying to keep up (gfx) with an expected 3 percent increase in travelers this holiday season. even worse in chicago: an 8 percent jump in traffic at o'hare. (sot) i think i've never seen lines like this in all my years coming to o'hare. the longest delays today, at hartsfield-jackson in atlanta: more than two hours for incoming flights. (nats music) in denver, some holiday music is helping to soothe... and in some airports this season--there's a furry perk for frazzled travelers. (sot helfman) i was very angry and upset and i started to cry because i just wanted to see my grandparents and it's the holiday. after her flight was canceled, julia helfman was comforted by these volunteer greeters. (sot helfman) stress just going away every time i pet her there's more good news if

christmas eve. a big improvement over wednesday when rain and fog doubled the daily average (gfx) of delays and cancelations in the country's biggest hubs. this is also a better day for the 90 million americans traveling by car this holiday season. while soggy weather in much of the country-- and some fresh snow in the midwest-- are the biggest obstacles for drivers... the traffic is far more manageable. ==bazi on cam tag== according to the traffic ap waze, the best time to return from 28th before noon. as usual, most of us will have to pack some patience for the holiday journey. a major recall could have an impact on your holiday feast.. and for people in the nation's heartland, the holiday comes with heartbreak.. after a string of tornadoes

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there's already a state of emergency in tennessee and mississippi -- where some small towns were nearly wiped off the map. abc's elizabeth hur reports. ((nat)) the tornadoes.. so powerful.. homes were demolished.. tractor trailers flipped and debris tossed for miles.. ((sot)) atman: "just rumbling thunder with lightning striking and then you see it and that's when it was really really intense." from tennessee.. to mississippi.. ((sot)) gwendolyn jones: "it lasted.. we heard this great big whooo- train and it was gone." at least two dozen reported tornadoes touched down.. cutting a path of destruction?

((sot)) weather pkg ms holly springs damage/reax "it's devastating. it kind of crushes you here at christmas." ((sot)) kathy swopshire/ church damaged: "it's very heartbreaking.. i don't even have the words to explain it." the damages are so widespread.. a state of emergency has been declared in tennessee and mississippi.. state officials vowing to help everyone.. now beginning the process of recovering and rebuilding.. ((sot)) phil bryant: mississppi governor tba elizabeth tag: and mother nature is still on the move.. the same storm system that wreaked havoc in the south.. is now triggering dangerous flash flooding in parts of alabama and georgia.. eh, abc news, ny. nevada governor brian sandoval.. was in the holiday spirit today.. he tweeted out these photos of snowfall at the state capitol.. he also thanked his

staff for putting togeer the state holiday display. and not far from there.. in big bear, california.. (47-51) santa jumps over a rail on a snowboard. santa claus was shredding some fresh powder! according to officials in big bear, "saint nick" always likes to get in a few last-minute runs before dropping off gifts.. adlib toss to meteorologist carlo falco... vo keeps rolling a stormy christmas is in store for las vegas with the action starting tonight. an upper level low pressure system will dive towards the city from the pacific northwest bringing a ton of wind and very cold air along with it. there won't be too much rain or snow associated with this low as it will dump most out over tahoe and the sierra in california but a few rain showers and even some very light and brief snow showers could move through the las vegas valley late tonight. the best shot for rain showers

a few drips and drops may make their way down from the higher elevations after around 10 tonight. the shot for snow will be very brief, and there won't be any accumulation in the valley. there may be a few particularly determined snowflakes that could live for a couple minutes on grassy surfaces but that's about it and they'll melt very quickly once the shower has passed. behind the showers will be some breezy winds and much cooler temperatures. highs on christmas will only be in the upper 40s with about 50 for the warmest areas in the valley. cooler weather is coming for saturday with the main core of cold air associated with the upper level low directly overhead for then. high pressure will start to push in from the west and will drastically kick up the winds saturday making for a very blustery and raw day. winds could gust to 45mph in the las vegas valley and wind advisories are possible in the southwestward. temperatures moderate to start next week, but stay about 5-8 below normal for this time of year. new year's eve looks sunny if not a bit chilly.

55 and mostly sunny skies. right now.. metro police are looking for two women in connection with a strange robbery. police say the scheme starts when a man calls convenience

and claims to be a "corporate supervisor." he says he's doing an audit.. and sending a woman to collect cash. once the employee hands it over.. the woman takes off. metro has these pictures of two different women who have participated in this scam at several stores. if you recognize them, call police. a contact 13 consumer alert for anyone who stayed at a hyatt hotel recently. your personal data may have been compromised. the hotel chain says hackers may have accessed credit card numbers... but hyatt hotel officials have not confirmed whether any stolen. the company is now working with security experts to figure out what happened. safeway is issuing a recall that could impact your christmas dinner -- stores in nevada and california are recalling the "traditional stuffing" -- since it contains "undeclared allergens." here's a look at the packaging.. the company says that the stuffing contains soy, milk and wheat -- none of which are listed on the label.. no illnesses have been reported yet, but the company is trying

we've posted a link with complete details on our web site, ktnv.com. the entire world is coming together to celebrate this christmas.. even in the middle east.. where tensions are rising between the israelis and the palestinians.. we'll show you how both sides are finding peace during the holiday season. in the holy town of bethlehem.. the christmas celebration..

tinged with sadness. abc's molly hunter has the latest on growing tensions between israelis and palestinians. nats up - parade, procession action sot mai awada, bethlehem: "it's a mixed feeling between the celebration and the sad feeling." that sad feeling - shared widely this year - after months of violence in the occupied palestinian territories and israel - leaving nearly 2 dozen israelis and more than 130 palestinians dead - israel says more than half of those were attackers.

birth place of jesus - the crowds smaller, tourism suffering - people say they've never seen it like this - mh s/u: "as celebrations kick off in bethlehem - christmas arrives at a more somber time this year - here and across the middle east, christians are fleeing persecution across iraq christmas - sends a message a hope that we christians, muslims, palestinians are here - we'll stay here." chyron: dr. mustafa barghouti, palestinian mp resilience and optimism - says natalie sot natalie, jerusalem q: are you going to celebrate more this year because of the and by peace. and peace is created by happiness. coming up on action news live at 3:30...

3:30... protesters -- shutting down holiday shopping in chicago ... and they're demanding that city's mayor step wn. we'll explain why.. plus, some big changes coming in the forecast.. as we track the chances for snowfall on christmas! carlo falco has a look at your forecast after the break.. and don't forget to download the all- new ktnv app.. it's free for your smart phone or tablet -- and it's where you'll find breaking news and weather updates anytime. stay with us..

protesters are doing their best to shut down holiday shopping in chicago -- they're hoping this protest gets mayor rahm emanuel's attention -- and forces him to resign! about 23-million people across the country are wrapping up their holiday shopping today.. they have to brave some looong lines to get those last-minute deals.. but first -- a live look outside.. where it's going to feel more like winter tomorrow morning.. it might be time to break out the heavy coats. breaking news with weather. this is certainly something you don't see everyday: a tornado warning....in california. there apparently has been a