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tv   Action News 5pm  ABC  September 13, 2016 5:00pm-5:30pm PDT

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day with highs in the upper 80s, but the will be much lighter. thursday the system will have moved on and we will start a slow warm up. expect a highs in the low 90s thursday, low to mid 90s friday, and mid 90s over the weekend with lots of sunshine. 90s over the weekend with lots of sunshine. afternoon highs will top out in the mid and upper 90s to start off our next workweek. however, the winds will pick up picking up and i'm trying to keep my feet on the ground. and i'm not the only one. that where we met ron furber who says the wind helped him cool off after his workout. i have to put rocks in my pocket maybe even an anchor to hold me down. a red flag warning has also been issued until11 tonight for las vegas and surrounding areas
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even with temperatures here in the 80's the wind is definitely here and a nice change up from all the heat . afternoon highs will top out in the mid and upper 90s to start off our next workweek. however, the winds will pick up on tuesday as another system passes mostly to our north. a lot of money and a shiny new facility are headed to after the largest monetary gift..... in the u- n-l-v athletic department history..... is made today. the fertitta family has pledged..... -10- million dollars...... towards a new practice facility.... for the rebels!!!
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bryan callahan is live..... where it is set to be built.... with the details. bryan.... the $10 million donation will be used for the new two story training facility being built here on the team current practice facility. when completed... the $26 million fertitta football complex will has locker rooms, strength and condition and other necessities... as well as a player lounge... nutrition bar and even a barber shop. the ten million dollar gift is department's history... and department leaders are calling it a program changer. better. our ability to create an academic environment for them to study in. all of those things are gonna begin here early next spring and be completed in early 2018. reporting live, bryan callahan, 13 action news. for the first time in nearly a
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allowed back inside walter johnson junior high. the school had been closed since thursday after a major hazmat scare involving mercury. and.... from the school yard..... to a family's home.... dangerous levels found inside a students home.... has the family out of their home tonight..... for several days. 13 action news anchor...... lesley marin joins us live..... from that home.... as e-p-a crews... clean up! lesley.... we're told the epa got here at about 10 this morning and 7 hours later this crew is still hard at work... this here is the only house out of nearly tested...and came back for dangerous levels of mercury. about half mile from walter johnson junior high school...the epa is cleaning up another mess.. 1640 28-16 4032 what's going on really what's happening neighbor's shocked..as they watch crews gear up in
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tom dunkelman, epa 1655 17-16 5521 10 to 15 times the safe level the highest level of mercury was found in the students bedroom. bur how did the substance get there? 1656 04-16 5609 this child got mercury on their clothing their backpack and it got transferred back to the house the family-- who has one other child-- was evacuated over the weekend. it will be another day or 2 before they'll be allowed back hope we got it all if not we go back in we're told all the hazardous materials found inside the this trash can here and then shipped to a secure location. at 6 pm hear more from parents and neighbor's who are still worried about what happened. lesley marin 13 an by -13- action news... chopper 13 fast and first over the scene.... near sahara and eastern.
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collapsed.... at this auto dealership. workers at "reliable auto sales" tell us..... that the roof collapsed about three weeks ago..... from high winds. no one.... was hurt. we stand with standing rock! we stand with standing rock! the impact of progress leads to a protest today at unlv. the issue: an oil pipeline that many feel would run too close to the standing rock sioux tribe and their land. 13 action news reporter david schuman has more on the show of 03:56:04 "water not oil! water not oil!" a small group of students -- passionate for their cause -- made their voices heard tuesday at unlv. chanting nats isabelle varela is just weeks into her first college semester....and she's wasted no time getting involved. she was here to help stop the construction of an oil pipeline from north dakota to illinois. 03:52:36 isabelle varela, unlv freshman "it matters everywhere. just because it's over there, we are all one.
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issue. the pipeline route comes close to the standing rock sioux indian reservation -- too close, the tribe says. it says the pipeline would disturb sacred land...as well as put their drinking water at risk. 04:08:31 david schuman "the relentless chanting did its job. students walking through here turned their heads and several even stopped to ask questions and learn more." 04:09:38 "i just thought oh, it's another protest, but it's actually something very serious." 00:01:17 bradley benavidez, unlv freshman "it's actually kind of cool to see how many the world. back in high school, you never see much of protestors or things like this." the anti-pipeline side gained a small victory last week when the government put construction on pause...but a federal judge denied the tribe's request to stop altogether. until that pause becomes permanent....the volume here -- 04:00:25 woo! --- will stay involving the british man
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involving the british man accused of trying to kill donald trump during a rally in las vegas. michael sandford has pleaded guilty to all charges against him. police say sandford was arrested after he tried to take a gun from an officer.. with the intention of shooting 2-years in federal prison and deportation. a 13 action news update tonight. that restaurant at the silver nugget casino.. infested with bed bugs.. has reopened. la we got word the southern nevada health district re-inspected 'hometown kitchen' today and allowed it to reopen. the health district is now advising the restaurant that a pest management plan is required. it's "your voice, your vote"..... in the race for the white house for the second day in a row... hillary clinton is at home resting... as she recovers.... from pneumonia. while clinton may be off the trail... running mate.... tim kaine held events.... in michigan... while president obama rallied
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"so even though i've run my last campaign. i am going to work as hard as i can to elect hillary clinton as our next president of the united states of america." on the republican side... donald trump made campaign stops..... in new york an iowa..... where he continued to attack clinton..... for not disclosing her illness.... sooner. both campaigns say.... they are preparing to release..... more detailed medical records.... on the candidates. if you work.. you cn raise.. and tonight.. word that u-s housholds got their biggest raise in almost a decade. the census bureau said today that median household income climbed more than 5-percent to just over 56- thousand dollars in 2015. that's the largest year to year jump since 2007. and.. the poverty rate fell more than 1-percent compared to last year. 13 action news political analayst jon ralston joining us now with more. the jump in median income was
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the growth was also widespread, with geographic regions and races (except for asians) seeing increases. median income climbs 1999: $57,909 (just under $60,000) 2012 $52,666 (just over $52,000) 2015: $56,516 (just over $56,000) behind the pay hike is the big increase in employment, census officials said. were working full-time, year-round, pushing up median income. some 1.4 million more men and 1 million more women had jobs last year. neighbors on high alert tonight.... after a valley home....
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tonight.... after a valley home.... goes up in flames!!! 13 action news is there.... as the fire lit up the night sky. now though... we're learning about the cause... and.... it comes down to something..... most of you.... are having to deal with. and.. check out this video.
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this bizarre arrest. and you won't believe what she's accused of doing. plus.... the new eye-phone -7- is popular. but.... no one said it was cheap. we're helping you save money though.. and... we've found a way...... for you save up to -1- thousand dollars.... on the smart phone. we'll be right back. i'm really good at war. i love war in a certain way. including with nukes, yes including with nukes. i know more about isis than the generals do, believe me. nuclear, just the power the devastation, is very important to me.
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voters in a key swing state.. pennsylvania. right now we're getting live pictures of his rally in aston. it's southwest of pennsylvania. donald trump today unveiled several policy proposals for lowernig child-care costs. according to the washington post.. it includes a proposed six weeks of paid maternity leave to mothers who do not already receive leave from their employer. that's the latest from the breakin watch this... unreal video! dash-cameras rolling..... as officers try and arrest.... a florida attorney. the attorney taking police on a high-speed chase... in the wrong direction. officers forced to break open her window...... when she wouldn't unlock the car and get out. as officers pull her out... she puts the car in reverese... nearly getting runover... before one officer is finally able to stop the car. a white-powdery substance... thought to be bath salts..... was found inside the car.
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a school bus driver is being called.... a hero.... for her quick response... after her bus.... burst into flames! about -20- kids were still on the bus..... when one of the back wheels.... and got them to safety.... as the fire quickley spread. no one... was injured. fire investigators say it appears squatters are to blame for a fire in the backyard of a home near us-95 and stewart. 13 action news reporter marissa kynaston takes a closer look at what happened. marissa intro fire crews started-- but look at this front window-- we were able to check out that paperwork-- its posted by a property preservation company-- they essentially protect and preserve vacant properties. and fire officials tell us-- it did appear the property was vacant when the fire started. take chopper chopper 13 fast and first over the scene-- giving you another look at that damage to the backyard-- that
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some damage to the roof-- that fire did spread to parts of the home. take vo take a look at this video from earlier this morning-- you can see those flames shooting from the roof-- whenever a fire starts at a vacant home-- its common for fire crews to suspect squatters. marissa tag fire officials say they are still investigating to figure out how this fire started-- or to see if squatters were involved. the good news here this morning-- nobody was hurt in this fire. mk-- 13an. from contact -13-... wells fargo will no longer be customer confidence... after the recent sales scandal. last week... the bank agreed to pay... -1- hundred and -85- million dollars... in fines. it also fired.... -53- hundred employees... who opened false accounts..... to meet sales goals. employees say.... they were pressured... to meet "unrealistic" goals... or lose their jobs. pre-sales for the eye-phone -7- and -7- plus.... are through the roof! according to "t-mobile" and "sprint"... pre-orders are up nearly -4- times...
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wallet-hub reports... many buyers may be spending..... too much. the personal-finance website says... do your research for the best options. for example... some eye-phone buyers can save up to -1- thousand dollars... by opting for a no-contract plan... through "ring-plus mobile". mandatory evacaution's are being ordered in several communities because of a massive wildfire in northern california. the so-called 'willard' fire started yesterday afternoon just north of reno and has quickly grown to 25- hundred acres. firefighters say their battle is being hampered by high-winds more than 600 homes are currently being threatened by the flames. adlib closer to home... we're facing a red flag warning to go along with a wind advisory let's go to meteorologist karla huelga and '13 first alert weather.' karla wx chat the bundy family is back.... in the headlines.
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fremont street is a good place to be when you're looking to have fun.. and now.. you can head down there to support a good cause. and... at -6- with recreational marijuana on the ballot.... here in nevada in november... a major concern is the possibility of drivers.... hitting the road.... while high. tonight at how one piece of new technology is trying to stop... drugged driving right now...
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over 20,000 nevadans rely on planned parenthood for access to basic health services and critical cancer screenings. but congressman heck voted to defund planned parenthood and was willing to shut down the government over it. heck opposed roe v. wade and voted to criminalize abortion. congressman heck is what's wrong with washington.
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metro officers were responding to a call about a shooting..... when they found the victim..... at the bottom of a stairway. he'd been shot in the leg... and.... suffered other injuries the victim was taken.... to the hospital. and... is expected to survive. the trial of ammon bundy got underway today in portland.. in connection with the armed takeover of a wildlife refuge in january. today.. defense lawyers say he did not conspire to prevent government employees from doing their jobs. cliven bundy and his sons are also facing charges in the 2014 armed standoff with federal officers at his bunkerville ranch. happening right now...
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street tonight... and ride slotzilla... for a great cause! all money raised by the zipline year.... to the needy. today's event goes until.... 7 p.m. a large storm system is pushing through the area and will continue to bring gusty effect through 8 pm tonight. tomorrow we will see another day with highs in the upper 80s, but the will be much new on 13 action news live at six.. a t leaves several businesses in the dark. find out what has now disappeared for the third time that has business owners fed up.. and a clue that could lead to the thief's arrest. and... here's a look at what's coming right here on abc... at -8-... it's back-to-back episodes of "the middle"... at -9-... "fresh off the boat"... followed by "the real and.... we will see you tonight... for action news... live at 11... that's our news for now.. but... stay with us for abc's world
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danny tarkanian's carrying a lot of baggage. as a real-estate developer, tarkanian was penalized for failing to pay thousands in property taxes. tarkanian was ordered by a judge to repay $17 million in a failed development scheme. tarkanian refused to pay the money back, forcing taxpayers to bail him out, leaving us holding the bag.
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tonight, breaking news. police officers run down. the stunning surveillance video just released. authorities say a driver intentionally ramming into the officers as they were simply standing. also tonight, the new tropical threat at this hour, it could very well affect the east coast. the new images tonight, the investigation into that plane that nearly skidded off the runway and into the water at new york's laguardia airport. the jet that landed without much of its landing gear. was it what the doctor ordered? with hillary clinton recovering from pneumonia, president obama hits the trail and takes aim at donald trump. and trump's physical. what his campaign now says about trump's privacy and dr. oz. and storming the dance floor. tonight, the arrests, and now, the new charges. why did they rush ryan lochte on

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