officers shot and killed on the job is up more than 50% from last year. neal harlinski, abc news, seattle. come up, we return to our top story. melania trump isn't the only woman speaking out in support of her husband. >> why the trumpets are drumming up support for the presidential nominee. you're watching "world news now." "world news now" continues after this from our abc

as melania trump speaks out in support of her husband, a growing chorus of women are adding their support, as well. >> we often hear his backers are mostly noncollege educated men. there's a group of affluent and highly educated women who are stumping for trump. we're "up all nightline" with abc's nick watt. >> reporter: despite eight women alleges sexual advances from mr. trump, many female supporters still unphased. >> guys don't go to hooters for wings and salads. let's get it straight. >> why now? what's driving them at this point now to come forth and say something? >> reporter: melania trump asking that same question in an interview on cnn, dismissing her

infamous tape as boy talk. >> the boys, the way they talk when they grow up, and they want to sometimes show each other, oh, this and that, and talking about the girls, and -- but yeah, i was surprised, of course. >> reporter: we wanted to find out how the latest headlines turned trump's most loyal female supporters against him. >> make america great. >> crooked hillary takes their money like a big sellout. >> reporter: a few weeks ago, the women who call themselves trumpets were die hard. >> he's superman, a hero. >> reporter: wealthy women who don't attend rallies, but stump for trump. >> with all the inside news, this is tony holt in hollywood. >> reporter: that's tony holt cramer, a one-time entertainment reporter. pictures with her with the donald adorn her mansion and this is her housekeeper, maria. >> do you have to be a trumpette?

group because i'm not a millionaire, right? but i'm a republican. >> okay. >> this is what i'm going to vote for him. >> reporter: and that's carol connor, a successful song writer and one-time singer. >> reporter: finally, rhonda sheer vegan. >> fund raising -- >> how much have you raised? >> i can't tell you that. i'm doing we >> hi, everybody, welcome to another installment of usa, up all night. >> reporter: she used to host "up all night," now a very successful lingerie entrepreneur. we did reach out to carol connors. she says since hearing the leaked tape, she's now an undecided voter. so she's not officially a trumpet any more, but still supports her friends. the new poll shows 68% of women believe donald trump probably has made unwanted sexual

male and female say the 11-year-old "access hollywood" tape does not affect their vote. >> at times, men can be blustery, and donald is an alpha male. he definitely is. and i've always had dogs that are alpha, so i think i know how to handle alpha male. i'm worried about women, too, women that are single or women that have are divorced, widowed, whatever, you know, they need a kind of strong male who is out for them. and he will do that. >> reporter: meanwhile, rhonda .some other trumpets are en route to a mike pence event. we still want to talk about the top of the ticket. >> okay. so what, guys do that. someone like donald trump who is a good looking man doesn't have to do anything. women are calling. believe me, all day, every day, people try to get to donald trump. very exciting. really quick. you're a beautiful young lady.

>> samantha. >> samantha, what do you expect to hear tonight and why are you here tonight? >> i'm here because i think he's going to be a great vp, and he's a great speaker. and he's -- i'm just looking forward to it. >> you want donald trump to win? i'm supporting pence, and i'm supporting our republican nominee, so yes, i want him to win. >> good. >> reporter: the main man tonight, but the vp candidate, he'll do. nick watt, nightline in bell air, california. >> a big debate coming up. >> from las vegas, polls showed that donald trump is only getting about 27% college-educated women. trumpets, of course, trying to change that. coming up, the end of an era tonight at the white house. >> what we're finding out this morning about the last state dinner of the obama presidency. you're watching "world news

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? preparations in high gear this morning for a landmark event at the white house. >> the italians are coming if you can get by the music. and they will mark president obama's final official state dinner which happens tonight. here a preview. state dinner is proof the obamas know how to throw a party. tonight, president obama and the first lady wear their host hats one last time for their final state dinner. the guest of honor, italian prime minister mateo renzi. it's the 13th time they welcomed the head of state with a lavish party, from the flowers to the four-course meal, every detail is meticulously planned, but there's some things you can't plan for. >> mr. and mrs. salahi.

crashers? the salahis stole the show when they snuck into the first state dinner, leading to an unhappy president. >> so it was a screwup. >> reporter: by now, they perfected the dinner, rolling out the carpet, inviting celebrities and celebrating a bromance. >> mr. prime minister, after today, i think it's fair to say that here in america, you may well be the most popular canadian named justin. >> reporter: the first lady stunned in designer gowns, and the first daughters mingled with hollywood stars. the final state dinner should be no different. ? >> reporter: gwen stefani will serenade the guests. even the meal features star power. mario vitali is whipping up dishes with an american twist. on the menu, sweet potato raf

italian tart for dessert. taste tested and approved by the first lady. >> working with her choosing the dishes, one or another, giving her options was fun, fascinating and a big laugh. we had a good time. >> reporter: but cooking for the president and 400 guests is not a piece of cake. how long have you been preparing for this? >> emotionally? 56 years. my entire life. >> reporter: he'll do it all in the signature orange crocs. >> that's my look, no matter where i go. >> reporter: so we know mario vitale will be wearing the crocs, but everybody is wondering what michelle obama will wear for the state dinner tonight. that's top secret up until the final hours. >> maybe she'll wear crocs. >> i doubt it. >> start a trend. >> probably a designer with some affiliation to the country itself. everyone is preparing for this dinner. >> no shortage of italian designers. >> did you see beau and sonny? they are are ready for the state visit. >> what are they wearing?

for the final debate right here in las vegas.... what u-n-l-v is doing just one day before the big event.. disturbing images giving us a look into the moments before a robbery suspect was shot and killed by police on the 2-15... what happened leading up to this incident... breaking overnight...a man trying to sell his phone, gets robbed and shot at! then - the people responsible take off! police tell us this started around 1:30 this morning. the vict parking lot near m-l-k and bonanza to sell his phone. both suspects got in the victim's car - and then pulled out a gun. they said they wanted the phone- and all his cash. they fired two shots in the car...but the victim was not hurt. the two men took off with the victim's wallet and phone...police are still looking for them. parker collins is heading there and will have a live report at five. good morning las vegas! i'm ... and i'm xxx....