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and.. some big changes in the weather are blowing into southern nevada right now.. but along with the strong winds.. we're also looking at the temperatures to take a nosedive. 13 first alert..... chief meteorologist bryan scofield is joining us.... from the weather center. bryan.. how cold is it going to get? by thursday, the winds will weaken along with high temperatures plummeting about 20 from wednesday. morning lows on the mountain will be near 20 degrees and highs will be near 60 which is the coolest high we have seen since march 7th. weaken along with high temperatures plummeting about 20 from wednesday. faraday future was supposed to
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faraday future was supposed to bring some badly-needed jobs and industry to north las vegas. but tonight.. the future of the electric car plant is very much up in the air. 13 action news reporter tom george explains how the brakes have been slammed on the billion dollar project. tom pre-tape lead in today, north las vegas leaders say wondering whether the deal was even worth it to begin with. it was just a ye that faraday future really seemed like nevada's future... sot willingness to be more like a technology company than an automotive company. ...and impressing the governor and legislature enough to approve a plan to move quickly on a billion dollar plant at apex in north las vegas. sot our work here is done... but today... the work isn't done... in fact farady future announcing its halting construction.... they say its because they need to move resources to having the best car for the upcoming consumer electorincs show... but treasurer dan schwartz
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chinese-backed company just doesnt have the money... sot i think the governor was bamboozled. i think the legislature was bamboozled. and we may well be the laughing stock of the world. but north las vegas city officials are still optimistic... faraday will come through in the end.... sot i think i come from a school of thought where when people are doing their best efforts, that you should try and work with them. the state will only have to contribute to the project once faraday puts up a billion dollars... something the treasurer now i sot we're not anti growth, we're not anti progress, but this just isnt the project to do it. tom pre-taped tag now there's no timetable or deadline for when the project has to be completed. faraday has said it plans to start construction early next year. tom george, 13 action news. tesla shareholders are set to vote thursday..... on a merger.... with solar city! the idea is: for tesla showrooms to become a one stop shop..... for all your energy needs:
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solar panels..... and... one day: solar roof tiles. the investor group.... "i-s- s"..... has given the deal.... a thumbs up. but.... this is a complex deal..... that comes with a warning.... from experts. (ben kallo, equity analyst, baird) solar city is the most complex business model and financial model you can get out love- and now you have this complicated business model moving together. solar city's corporate health is shaky. the company would come..... but supporters say.... the merger is necessary for tesla to reach its goal..... of being an integrated sustainalbe energy company. the county says it won't clean up a park covered in grafitti just yet -- because authorities are still working to figure out who put it there. someone painted obscenities at hollywood recreational park near sahara and hollywood a few days ago. parents were out there with their kids today -- but the ones we talked to said they were thankful their kids were too young to understand.
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bad we won't be coming back parents we talked to also said this was a good reminder for adults to always check out the situation around their children -- and not just spend time on cell phones. now... here are more stories.... we're following on 13 action news. 15:20:55-15:21:12 i'm parker collins a man reached out to me up he got something extra ashes for someone else it took las palomas funeral home several days to correct the mistake but marissa kynaston here-- at cameiro elementary school-- this is one of the schools on a list of nine-- that are being considered by the state-- to switch the charter schools. thats because-- the state says theyre underperforming. but some parents have concerns this will cut the schools budget-- forcing them to get rid of extracurricular activities. stephanie zepelin here a valley dad says movers stole his son's things...including his brand new ipad. he says the box they stole had 12 hundred dollars worth of
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was only 16 dollars. they told us they've since fired the mover who took their things, and are offering the dad 600 dollars. i'm david schuman. ahead of pot being legalized on january 1st, the district attorney has said he'll look the other way on marijuana possession charges. the decision is being applauded by defense lawyers...but doesn't change anything for police. metro says its officers will continue to enforce the law -- and what happens from there with the da is not their conc police in maryland have released some of the most astonishing surveillance video you'll ever see. find out how a burglar ended up in the buff.. as he tried to rob a restaurant. plus.... a local law enforcement agency is leading the way.... joining the feds..... to put all crime stats.... on one website. did your neighborhood... make the list? and remember, chopper 13 brings you breaking news fast and first.
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taking the first step in his effort to quote "drain the
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announced anyone appointed to trump's administration will be banned from becoming a paid lobbyist for five years after leaving the white house. trump's team also says several members of his administration will be announced tomorrow. in tonight's financial focus.. the markets were mixed today. dow down 55 nasdaq up 19 sp500 down 3 most of the big local gaming stocks stayed fairly close to the starting line. boyd was up slightly. mgm down a half-percent. las vegas sands was down about 1- percent. red rock resorts up 1-percent. the u-s dollar reached a 13-year high today on the currency markets. experts see the trend as a sign the u-s economy is improving. some analysts say it's the result of donald trump heading for the white house with republican control of congress.. and the ability to impliment positive economic policies. home depot is reaping the benefits of low mortgage rates and rising home prices.
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raising its outlook for the year.. thanks to a 3rd quarter surge in sales. as the housing market improves.. americans are more willing to spend on home-improvement projects. home depot also reports an increase in the number of transactions.. and a 3 percent rise in customer spending. nevada's economy.... continues to improve.. and.... the credit goes to more people..... getting good, sustainable jobs. the unemployment rate fell.... in october.... for a -68-th straight month. according to the nevada department of employment.. constructi work is.... with -68- hundred jobs added.... over the last year. henderson police is the first law enforcement agency.... in nevada..... to work with the feds..... to put all their stats..... on one searchable website!!! the website has...... the most requested community crime stats..... collected.... by the f-b-i.. plus.... information on..... police use of force and shootings. the program was developed..... by the justice department... and... it's being used.... by more than..... -1- hundred -20- law enforcement agencies.... nationwide.
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website.... on k-t-n-v dot com some pizza shop owners were shocked to find out their restaurant was burglarized.. but it quickly turned to laughter when they saw what was ripped-off the thief. see how the bad guy ended up trying to rob the place wearing only his birthday suit. plus.... twitter's making good on its promise.... to crack down on... hate speech!!! we have the first accounts to be suspended.... for in-appropriate comments.
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trying to rob a pizza restaurant after hours.. wearing nothing but his
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through a roof vent. he didn't get any money.. but did cause a couple thousand dollars worth of damage. the minnesota police officer accused in the shooting death of a black man that was streamed live on facebook.. is now facing 2nd degree manslaughter charges. prosecutors made the decision after reviewing evidence including dash-cam video.. which has not been made public. investigators say officer geronimo yanez fired 7 shots into the car. the aftermath was streamed live on face castille's girlfriend in the passenger seat. no comment yet from officer yanez or his attorneys. accounts a developing story... on twitter's promise.... to crack down on hate speech! it's suspensed of several alt-right accounts..... including.. the verified account of a major player....richard spencer.... in promoting white nationalism. twitter also removed the leader's "think tank account" and his on-line magazine. twitter declined to comment..... on the suspension of accounts associated with "the alt-right
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new york city mayor..... bill de blasio.... met with president-elect donald trump..... at trump tower today. the two butted heads..... during trump's presidential campaign. de-blasio says.... he made it clear to trump..... that he does not support..... his proposed deportations. i reiterated to him that this city and so many cities around the country will do all we can to protect our residents and to make sure that families are not torn apart." de blasio went on to say.... creat a divide between immigrants and police. while president-elect donald trump..... remains out of the public eye..... he's taking high profile meetings..... inside of trump tower..... as he considers who should fill key positions..... in his administration and his cabinet. abc's maggie rulli reports... while critics say.... confusion and controversy are plaguing the transition... his team says.... they're making.... excellent progress. script: the transition of power
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biden sitting down with vp elect and transition team leader mike pence in washington today... as pence deals with his very long to do list that critics say is clouded in confusion. one of trump's top national security advisors - reportedly forced to resign... govenor chris christie - ousted... ben carson - declining consideration for a potential trump cabinet slot... and democrats on the hill are up in arms over trump's new white house counselor - stephen bannon - and his ties to the nationalists. gingrich: the beginning of any transition like this has turmoil team trump reminding reporters that their transition timeline matches other administrations... as trump continues to host a steady stream of potential cabinent nominees at trump tower in new york city conway: well, you don't form a federal gov't overnight and these are very serious issues, very serious appointments but not everyone is excited to be associated with the trump brand. trump's name was removed from a few buildings in manhattan after residents petitioned to have it changed last month.
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trump's home town nearly every day since he was elected. nats from protests new york city mayor bill diblasio met with trump today to voice the protestors' concerns diblasio: i also raised concerns about some of the messages and some of the rhetoric that for so many people had been hurtful. o/c close the backlash is being seen on social media as well - with twitter announcing that it would begin to crack down on hate speech... and it appears to have already donald trump vows to repeal and replace it. the department of health and human services says at least 1-million people have selected plans so far. that includes more than 300,000 who signed up in the 3-days following the election. according to the white house.. more than 11-million americans are expected to enroll before the january 31st deadline. in tonight's healthy living...
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trip to the emergency room... can of course... save your life! but.... it can also leave you with thousands of dollars worth of medical bills..... from an out of network doctor. in some states... there are laws to protect patients..... from these surprise costs. but.... in many cases the charges.... are hard to avoid. every smoker in nevada and across the nation is encouraged to put away their pack.. for just one day tomorrow...... for the annual.... "great american smoke out." the hope is.. after quitting for a day.. you'll feel encouraged.... to quit for good. north carolina is so severe tonight.. it's raising health concerns. health officials have elevated an air quality alert to its second highest level.. as smoke from dozens of wildfires drifts across the state. firefighters are also battling wildfires in south carolina and the mountains of georgia. by thursday, the winds will weaken along with high temperatures plummeting about 20 from wednesday. morning lows on the mountain
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near 20 degrees and here in the valley, morning lows will drop in the 40s. the coolest we have been since april 30th. highs will be near 60 which is the coolest high we have seen since march 7th. because morning lows will be so chilly due to the wind, checking your 4 ps is a good idea! pipes, pets, plants and people! any exposed outdoor pipes should be wrapped and in las vegas we are not going 3,500 feet could and the outlying typical cold areas might by friday morning. by the weekend, high pressure will take over again and mainly sunny skies and light winds will be common. high temperatures look to rise but only to the upper 60s and low 70s. monday may bring a small chance for rain with the approach of a new disturbance but models are not all on the same page just yet. but this system will help keep our temperatures in the mid
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decided to spend some time in the
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world. that inlcudes a latin super-star who's about to take over the monte carlo. we'll tell you when you can pick up tickets to some can't-miss concerts. are you looking forward..... to big black friday savings... but... not the black friday hassle? we have the best credit cards you can use now..... that will end up giving you.... the best black friday deal.
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and latin superstar ricky martin is launching his show at the new 'park' theater at the monte carlo. martin says... he's residency..... here in las vegas for years.... the performances kick off.... in april.... and... tickets will go on sale monday.... november -21-st. (singing) "24-karat magic in the air..." bruno mars is getting the party started! the singer hit instagram...... to announce plans..... for his "24-k magic" world tour. he'll launch..... the north american leg of his tour.. july - 15-th.... right here.. in las vegas. from contact -13-... we're helping you save money.. tonight! we have the list of credit cards to use right now.....
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friday deals". if you pay full price for something... but... see it on sale with-in a couple of months... these cards.... on your screen..... will reimburse you the difference. you need to make sure.... you keep your receipt. coming up later.. in tonight's abc primetime lineup.. 8:00 the goldbergs 8:30 speechless 9:00 modern family 9:30 black-ish 10:00 designated survivor then on 13 action news.. live at 11.. 12:01 darcy stand-up tease: from southern highlands to right here in summerlin and all points in between, no neighborhood is immune to squatte are banks to blame? contact 13 investigates "shadow inventory" as our squatter spotter series continues on 13 action news live at 11. that's 13 action news for now.. but remember.. we're always on.... at k-t-n-v dot com..
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at k-t-n-v dot com.. and... our k-t-n-v mobile app. "inside edition" is next so stay with us. thank you for watching.. and have a great evening..
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trump's $36 burger? >> this is the same burger that donald trump ate. here we go, folks. this is the best burger. then, super boy to the rescue, swooping in to save baby brother when he rolled off the changing table. and the drone husband who says he caught his wife cheating. >> there he goes! boom, 18 years, gone! >> his shocking admission. >> i was 100% sure that i was going to kill that man. >> how is it possible she didn't hear the drone? then, accused monster mom, charged with strangling her bynew photo shoot.

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