13 action news is covering all at "hofstra university".... in new york... the showdown is expected.... to be a gamechanger. a new bloomberg poll.... pitting the nominees.... against just each other.... has them.... in a virtual tie! tonight.... is the first time... hillary clinton and donald trump will be side-by-side to prove..... they're the best.... to lead our country. the -90- minute debate is expected to attract.... millions of viewers. here's... how it will go down. the debate will be divided..... into six..... -15- minute segments. they'll cover.... "america's direction".... "achieving prosperity".... and... "securing america." each segment will start.... with a question... and... the nominees will have -2- ach.... to respond. lester holt is tonigh'ts moderator. holt is under..... the microscope. he can't be too hard.. but... he can't let things slide either.. like his colleague matt lauer is accused of doing.... at a recent "commander in chief forum". holt is.... a registered republican. but... trump's campaign is worried...... he may be too tough. hillary clinton's campaign doesn't seem to be paying..... any attention...

focusing on trump.. and... keeping things light.... with "jimmy kimmel". 1:01-1:10 you've gotta be prepared for like wacky stuff that comes at you and i am drawing on my experiences in colleagues like.... chuck todd.... are helping him write questions... and rehearse. this is the first of three presidential debates between trump and clinton.. and to say a lot is riding on the outcome could be the understatement of the campaign season. 13 action news political analyst jon ralston is here to go through a few things to what hillary needs to do: ----not fall into any of trump's traps ----don't look smug ----answer directly, not parse like a politician ----look presidential ----answer directly, not parse like a politician ----look

----remain calm ----not be nasty ----show some policy knowledge ----look presidential the u-n-l-v campus is playing host to a debate party

the campus will soon be the site of the third and final presidential debate... in just -3- weeks..

bryan callahan... joins us live the u-n-l-v campus tonight... with how students are marking the first debate... tonight. bryan... and just about 20 minutes students will start gathering here at the ballroom in the student union to watch the first debate. (talk about current line) it's one of two debate watch party is taking place on the unlv campus tonight. the debate team is also hosting an event for local middle school and high school students across campus. of course we have a list of parties happening across town up on ktnv.com. reporting live, bryan callahan, 13 action news. the debate starts at 6 right here on channel 13.. but we'll also be streaming it live at ktnv.com.. so you can also watch from your computer.. tablet or smartphone. new information on the man police say opened fire in a starbucks over the weekend. pedro garcia is now charged with murder. action news anchor... lesley marin... is live from rainbow and warm

neighborhood..... at a popular place.... over the weekend. lesley... tonight this starbucks is abandoned, sign on the door saying their close with flowers left behind by a customer for the man killed. but we're now learning..garcia shouldn't have had a gun in the first place...since he's a registered felon. get out chaos-- hostages running out with their arms up one man shot dead. 34 year old pedro garcia-- now facing murder charges. he just stood up and just stood up and he said put your hands up and shout the other gentleman a few times police say garcia became agitated after his credit card was declined. but it's not the first time-- he's seen a jail cell. garcia's criminal history in las vegas dates back to 2001.

including possession of stolen cars, drug possession, and possession of a firearm. for people who live nearby -- everything about this is unsettling. it's a nice neighborhood. it's. it's clean you know why a new one i'm really surprised to hear that happy about me so that means you're not staying anywhere any place you go today these candles and flowers mark a crime some won't forget...a crime that could have been much worse. he looked around at the room he scanned everybody look look at me with that i'll be other customers he's done champ after he tried to reload garcia faces multiple charges including open murder, robbery, burglar and shooting a gun. hell face a judge tomorrow morning. reporting live lm 13 an we'll be right back.

congressman heck's become part of the problem in washington. heck voted to protect perks for politicians like himself, allowing congressmen to travel on private jets at taxpayer expense and voted members of congress, like himself, taxpayer-funded healthcare for life. heck even voted to allow congressmen to take their pay during a government shutdown. congressman heck is what's wrong with washington.

a man appeared to be shooting..... random people..... sitting in their cars. when officers got there.... the suspect turned his gun.... on them. that's when.... they killed him. -9- people are injured... one is in critical condition. police say... the suspect is lawyer..... apparently having issues.... with his firm. they say.... he may have been planning... more violence. a dog won't stop barking from a balcony at a valley apartment complex..

left. so what happens now? when you ask.. we investigate. here's contact 13 investigative reporter stephanie zeplin. (dog nats) an unanswered call from up on a second-floor balcony... (dog nats) neighbors told us about this dog, who they said was left behind when his owners left the apartment complex. 12.58.1 she didn't take the dog dont know if he eat or not 15 ml needs subtitles!!!! mercedes lunes lives right across from the apartment where the dog's owners were living. she's not sur w but said she could hear fighting coming from the apartment not too long ago. we went to investigate and saw the door has two papers still taped up outside. one is from management...dated september 20th, saying they would be there for an annual inspection on the 22nd. the second is from animal control, dated september 23. 13.00.04 just like a couple of days ago i saw the dog was barking 09 constantly 10 and im like, 'ok' because i thought the owners are at work or something like that 14

him....and he is shocked they would leave their pet. 13.00.33 you cant be abondoning animals, especially man's best friend 36 [butt with] 13.0045 if i could give that dog a home, i would most gladly be an eviction noticed on the 17th for not paying rent...but when they came to do a routine inspection on the 22nd, they found the dog. management said when they called animal control, they were limited in what they could do because they're in the process of an eviction. seeing him left alone. 13. 01.04 if that dog dies, 08 you dont have a heart, you dont have any feelings 01.12 man's best friend, you dont do that 1.14 neighbors said they've tried throwing food up to the dog, and workers at the apartment complex are bringing him food and water until animal you''d like us to check out.. send an email to 13investigates@ktnv.c om.. and be sure to include your phone number. a dramatic photo just in to our

pulled out from under that boat after it flipped. a dozen other people were on board when it happened saturday during rough water on lake havasu. everyone should be okay except the toddler.. who is still hospitalized.. fighting for her life. for people in one valley neighborhood.. fear comes in one form. they've been fighting it for years.. but police can't help. we'll explain the loophole that's allowing a menace to stick around. and... coming up later.... an officer is forced to resign..... after he's seen committing a brutal act... on video! a dramatic ending to a wild high speed chase in southern

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as the suspect reached speeds of 100-miles an hour. it finally ended on an overpass in san bernardino.. where the man threated to but a deptuy was able to lunge at the suspect and take him to the ground. in the ambulance.. he reportedly told police.. quote- the system doesn't work.. i tried to get a job. we are committed... here at 13 action news.... to getting rid of the squatter problem.... in our valley... with our segment... "squatter spotters"... tonight.... we've be alerted... to one particular problem... that some say... has been going on..... for more than a decade! 13 action news reporter....

lake mead. people living in this northeast neighborhood say it is so quiet during the day you can hear a coin drop. but when the sun goes down they say the craziness comes out sot 141208 sometimes he will come out naked i will seen him at different times squatting in the front yard to do his business. 1412 the man they are referring to they say stays in this house a structure delapadated. 141325 no electrictity no water . isn't alone sot 1422 32 there is not one day that goes by we see someone different in that house . neighbors here say they're so concerned about retalliation, they don't even want to show their faces. sot 141239 after i have called the police he had like this to me . and point making a sad situation - even worse people here think the man may be mentally ill.

street arguing and yelling at himself . metro confirmed they have responded to several calls at this location butsay without a complaint from the owner.. their hands are tied. leaving long time neighbors feeling stuck 141542 its frustrating ,,,, it feels like a a citizen we really dont have a leg to stand on and people like that can get a way with whatever they want to do . . marti glaser 13 action news and found out..... owned..... by two different people! according to metro... the homeowner needs to actually catch the squatter in the act... to go after them... criminally and press charges. if you want 13 action news..... to check out.... the squatters living in your neighborhood. send an e-mail..... to squatterspotters@ktnv dot com. be sure to include.... your telephone number. some scary moments for a man trapped in flooding this morning in san antonio, texas. a driver was trapped on top of his car trying to reach a ladder from firefighters..

the creek. he finally managed to climb back on top of the car and reach the ladder on his second try. the guy says he ended up in that situation because he followed directions on his navigation system.. which led him right into the high water. it's nothing but clear skies.. but this is not how the work week is going to play out. let's go to chief meteorologist bryan scofield and '13 first alert weather.'. bryan.. when is the wind and the rain moving in? .tonight...increasing clouds.

.tuesday...clouds and sun. highs 84 to 87 on the west side of the valley...87 to 91 on the east side. north winds up to 10 mph shifting to the east in the afternoon. .tuesday night...mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. lows 64 to 68. east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the northwest after midnight. .wednesday...partly sunny. slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning...then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. highs 81 to 85 on the west side of the valley...84 to 88 on the east side. southwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southeast in the afternoon.

with a chance of thunderstorms. lows around 70. highs 85 to 88. .friday...clouds and sun with a chance of rain showers. highs around 87. .friday night...clearing. lows around 68. .saturday and saturday night...mostly clear. highs 85 to 88. .sunday...sunny. highs around 8 breaking right now...three children shot in suburban

in humble where three children have been shot. cypress creek ems say that the children, ages 6, 11 and 16, are all still alive. life flight has been called to the scene, which is unfolding at a home on grand linden court some tense moments for almost 300 people on a passenger jet out of l-a. but it's still unclear... why it was forced to make an emergency landing this morning... at mc-carran. a live look.....

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and attorney general... she made sex trafficking a felony crime. she worked with the bush and obama administrations to combat terrorism. as attorney general, she helped reduce crime. that's why she's endorsed by law enforcement across nevada. catherine cortez masto. catherine cortez masto. i trust her to keep us safe. i'm catherine cortez masto, and i approve this message. now.... where a flight from los angeles is forced to make..... an emergency landing. this happening.. officials haven't said.... what forced the pilot to land. -2- hundred -96- people on board... are okay. and... here's a look.... at what's coming up.... in on abc's line-up...... at 5:30 pm.... it's abc's "world news

it's abc news live coverage... of the presidential debate 8:00... it's "dancing with the stars".... we'll be back at 9:00 p-m for a followed by.... "inside edition" at 10:30. 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 news tonight".. up next. remember.. we're always on at ktnv.com and on our free ktnv mobile app.

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tonight, breaking news. hillary clinton and donald trump, the head-to-head match-up finally here. the first time for donald trump on a debate stage against just one other candidate. the stakes enormous for hillary clinton, too. trying to earn back trust. the race, a dead heat. we have inside reporting, what each candidate has in their arsenal, ready for tonight. also this evening, the rush hour shooting rampage. [ gunfire ] the suspect taking aim at drivers. nine people wounded. what was discovered inside his car. the flood emergency at this hour. thousands urged to evacuate. rivers rising. flash floods from texas to iowa. the system now moving east. the tragic death of a major league player and his friends. authorities tonight investigating. and we celebrate an american