breaking news center. mahsa. castro was extremely controversial ... a leader ... just 90 miles off of florida ... he defied the u.s. for about 50 years. right now ... cubans in miami... hitting the streets celebrating! this is video we found online on twitter. you can see --- ad lib.... during castro's tenure... so many cubans seeking exile here... he first came into power in 1959...after leading a communi made cuba... first communist country ...in western hemisphere. take a look at these tweets coming in. this is from elected leaders in florida. read the tweets.... we will continue following any developments through the night.

we have an hour left -- for black friday. and some people -- waited nearly this long -- to get out -- and hunt for bargains. 13-action news reporter -- david schuman -- went to town square -- where he found shoppers -- armed with a plan. these shoppers share one thing -- they chose to shop late. just as no two snowflakes are alike....each person has their own story. 14:34:35 diana lander "these kids keep me busy. not much time to shop." 14:41:54 rene rangel "procrastination at its finest." 1 motoc "i knew it was going to be crazy in the morning so i gave it a try right now." david schuman "you quickly get a sense from talking to shoppers that there's definitely a strategy that goes with black friday. shopping so late in the day paid off handsomely for some people, not so much for everybody else did. i tried to get whatever i could." catalina motoc is relatively new to black friday altogether. she's romanian and moved here five years ago.

couple videos of people crazy, getting into the stores." she likes to catch up on her alone time while she browses. 14:45:59 "i don't like shopping with my husband because he can't wait, like 'let's go, let's go, let's go.'" diana lander maybe wishes she could shop alone. 14:34:11 diana "these kids, they're not letting me. they're just crying." so she's found a system that works for everyone. 14:35:44 "my friend and i take turns so i'll go try all my clothes and she'll watch the kids, then she goes to try on the clothes." at the end of the day...literally...eve ryone's different stories converge into the same one. the same feeln like oh my god, i spent a lot of money, but i'm happy." at town square..david schuman..13 action news. the next big shopping day -- is small-business saturday. yes -- that actually is a thing. several shopping centers here -- are getting in on it. container park -- will have cash giveaways -- a visit from santa -- and live entertainment. santa will also make a stop -- at tivoli village.

give shoppers chance -- to buy from local merchants -- who help our economy. the black lives matter movement took to the streets here at home tonight to send a message about shopping. a small group of activists chanted and marched outside boulevard mall on maryland parkway. rally organizers said they were part of nationwide boycotts against black friday shopping. they say they didn't want to give their money to corporations that they say oppress black people. stretch sanders, rally organizer "our hope about tonigh in some type of unity to basically send a message to all retailers that you can't just members of the new black panthers showed up. they yelled at metro police and mall security...but there was no violence. new developments -- on that deadly school-bus crash -- that took the lives of -6- children. we're now hearing -- there were concerns raised -- about the driver's behavior -- behind the

released records -- showing students complained about erratic driving. one student even saying -- he felt like the bus was going to flip over -- and the driver would stop -- and make students hit their heads. johnthony walker -- is charged with with vehicular homicide "he loved me really much ...he was loved by a lot of people." only on 13-action news -- the girlfriend -- of a man gunned down -- sharing her heartbreak. this is our first look at the ones as -- nelson navarijo. right now -- detectives searching the valley -- for at least one shooter. we're told -- the victim was shot in the chest -- this afternoon -- inside an apartment -- near eastern and fremont. he made his way outside -- before collapsing. friends say -- the victim had recently gotten in --with the wrong crowd ... police believe -- this may be gang related. new details today about how authorities were able to rescue an injured hiker...after he

it took almost 12 hours..but rescuers were finally able to locate him...using his gps on his phone. he was found in black velet canyon--- a remote area...known to many free hand climbers. we spoke to other hikers about how crucial is to be prepared for the worst 055317 055321 it's starts to get cool and if your'e not prepared it will be a long night 055828 055832 make sure your visible noticable and make sure people know where you that hiker is expected to be okay. he's now recovering in the russell a van -- suddenly explodes --bursting into flames -- at a gas station near boulder highway and russell. it took out a gas pump. a clerk shut off the valve -- before any more damage could be done; no one was hurt. we're following developments on a series of storms brewing across the west coast--which could delay the return trip home for millions this weekend.. tonight...

is saturated and bracing for another round of rain. nats voice of kenny level its been raining non-stop for about 14 hours... more than -7- inches of rain has fallen in the oregon coast..with wind gusts above 50 miles per hour. in portland..streets are submerged and some homeowners are being forced to fill sandbags to protect their homes. and in the mountains of northern california... up to 18 inches of snow has fallen in the mountains...creating dangerous driving conditions. -- isn't taking much vacation time -- this holiday weekend. today -- he announced two more staffers -- to his white-house team. fox-news contributor -- and former republican-administration official -- k-t mcfarland -- was named deputy national security adviser. and don mcgahn -- was tapped as global-business empire -- that bears his name. new tonight-- our cameras were rolling during a surprise reunion at mccarran... as three children made their mother's 75th birthday extra

phenomenal birthday! 13 action news reporter bryan callahan has the story behind the emotional embrace... that led to an unforgettable holiday weekend. evie stefansky thought she was spending her 75th birthday in las vegas with her oldest daughter and thousands of other tourists. what she didn't know is that as she was waiting for her bag her two younger children were hurrying through mccarran to find her 18.09.33.00 " i didn't here. " 18.08.47.00 "first of all, they live in israel, what the heck are they doing in vegas." the heartwarming moment... (nat of hug)... six months in the making. 18.11.30.00 "we were like it was mom's 75th, where are we going? what are we going to do? let's do something big and something unexpected and here

left florida. 18.09.05.00 my eldest jordana had to keep this a surprise. not even that she won't even tell me the hotel." 18.10.53.00 "i'm glad the surprise is over. it was very stressful. but was it worth it when you saw her face? absolutely. " as the family left the airport.. and jumped in their limo... the three children still had plenty of surprises in store for their mom's birthday bash. nats of pictures 18.09.43.00 "it is the most phenomenal birthday! (starts to crack) i should live very, very long to was going to dinner before seeing absinythe tonight. evie joking that she is going to get back at her kids for the shock they gave her with the amzing surprise. bryan callahan, 13 action news. in less than 24 hours -- it's the battle for the fremont cannon. unlv and u-n-r -- will go head to head -- at sam boyd stadium. kickoff is at 1 p-m. the cannon -- is currently

you're not the only one looking to score some goods on the holiday weekend. porch pirates are keeping a close eye on home deliveries. but now police are fighting back with a new high-tech tactic. and -- christmas laser-light displys -- are selling out everywhere. but -- this popular item -- could get you in trouble -- with the feds. what you need to know -- before you set one up. karla "i heard this horrendous grow

63-year-old -- karen osbourne -- was in front of her daughter's maryland home -- when bear mauled her -- earlier this month. a protective mother black bear -- snapped her arm and pelvis -- shattered many of her teeth -- and left a number of puncture wounds. karen osborne/attacked by bear: "when she put her paw on my back and pinned me to the osbourne --miraculously -- was phone officers tried to trap the bear -- but ultimately -- killed it. this is maryland's first- recorded bear attack. from contact -13- an urgent warning about recalled toys that are still being sold online. and they can pose serious dangers to your children. this toy truck apparently caught fire on a washington highway. toys-r- us has stopped selling it... pending further investigation. at least 44 toys have been

being sold online. that includes popular items like: the aero cruz sky rover, which can overheat. crazy jewels, which contain traces of lead. and moogy plus for babies, a potential choking hazard. holiday shopping is kicking into high gear. and thieves are on the lookout -- for all ofthose packages -- starting to arrive on porches -- across america. but -- police are now using -- a new high- tech tactic -- to track down these so-called porch pirates. here's abc script: v/o: holiday online shoppers beware. tis the season when porch pirates strike. these brazen criminals steal packages right from your doorstep...often in broad daylight. get in at 'in a worst-case?'? sot michael martinez-partida, san antonio, tx postal inspector: "they're either driving around looking for packages or, in a worst-case scenario they're following the letter carrier." 23 million americans fell victim to this crime last year and in places like polk county, florida they've already beat 2015 totals. natpop betty leonard: it's

the crimes are now increasingly caught on camera by home surveillance systems. su show & tell bridge: police say that security cameras on the front door of your house are helpful for nabbing thieves but they suggest you position the camera to also capture the street. this way the camera might also pick up a license plate number on the getaway car. authorities around the country devices on packages to track down the crooks. gma 2015: sot/rancho cordova sargeant mike robertson determine what direction it's going and where it's going."] v/o: this year, u-p-s expects to make more than 700 million a day at points. and there's plenty consumers can do to protect them: -ship to your work address or to a neighbor you know will be home - -another option: ship use amazon's locker delivery service all good options to keep your season's tidings safe. gr abc news, washington the stores are closed now. but -- you still have time to cash in -- on those black-friday savings. you just need your smart phone. it's estimated -- consumers will spend 3 billion dollars

a samsung -- 60-inch led tv -- normally runs for nearly 17-hundred dollars. today -- it's 580 dollars. and -- amazon is offering 30 dollars off kindles -- and more than a hundred off i-pads. amazon -- is expected to roll out more deals -- come cyber monday. if you're looking for travel deals, you may want to log in on cyber monday. experts say slow summer travel sales should result in big airfare and hotel cost cuts. trips to the caribbean and europe are xp quite cheap. with thanksgiving behind us, many people around the valley will begin putting up their christmas decorations. the big trend? laser lights that shine on your homes. they may light up the neighborhood... but they can also pose a danger-. the traditional way of decorating for christmas meant getting on the roof untangling lights and spending hours if not days making everything perfect. but of course now there's

laser light displays are flying off shelves once again this year 47:10 it's a lot easier, a lot faster, and they work even better in my opinion. the potential downside doesn't even involve the user rather the people flying above. last year, the f-a-a reported at least three incidents of laser light displays temporarily blinding pilots! it appears in each case, the displays at partially into the air instead. 39:42 we'll be thinking of that when we put our one light up this year. people intentionally shining laser pointers at planes or helicopters has become increasingly problematic in the last five years. just this past spring, hillsborough county deputies arrested a tampa man for shining a laser at the department's chopper! nat - pilot: "you got them." people who get caught face a federal

dollars fine! it's unlikely that the f-a-a will come after you for accidentally shining your display at a plane but you could be asked to re-adjust the lights if it happens. continuiing to follow breaking news... cuba's former leader fidel castro dies at the age of 90 we are in day one -- of our 13- days of giving.

days of giving. it's all part of our effort -- to make the holidays -- a little brighter for c in our valley. you supply an unwrapped toy -- between 10 and 20 dollars. then -- the las vegas rescue mission -- will distribute the gifts. you'll be helping family's like the fredericks. this family of four -- has depended on the mission -- for the last year -- after the mom lost her job. they were evicted from their apartment. they fell behind on bills -- and needed the shelter's help. 1:00:14-33 lemonte fredrick helped by lv rescue mission kinda tough... it was sort of like a daze thanks to the las-vegas rescue mission -- they are slowly

apartment-- after months of hard work. your donation -- will help provide presents -- for the kids. a pacific storm system will bring chances for rain and a little cool-down to the area to start the workweek. chances for rain for the las vegas valley look best starting in the overnight hours and continuin it looks like chances for rain will continue through the late morning hours and will then clear out as we head into the afternoon. expect breezy winds and highs in the low to mid 60s tomorrow. the system moves out and we will see more sunshine on tuesday with highs in the mid 60s. highs will continue in the mid

cloud cover that day. we'll see a little cool-down to the low 60s in the system's wake on thanksgiving. we'll also see sunny skies and light winds on thursday. expect mainly sunny skies on black friday and to start the weekend, along with highs in the mid 60s. we'll get a bit more cloud cover on sunday and a slight drop in highs to the low 60s

at an african-methodist episcopal church -- in charleston, south carolina. selection -- earlier this month -- so roof could undergo a competency evaluation. he could face the death penalty -- if convicted. a california store owner is accused of trying to burn down the competition. and police say--it all stemmed from who had the cheaper beer! surveillance footage shows a hooded man walking up to the liquor store and dousing the entrance in gasoline, before setting it on fire. police say the rival store owner believed cheaper beer prices at that store... was stealing his business away

to take out the compeition

rescue crews working right now... to save person trapped under a rolled car. a minnesota worker fights back -- when a man put a gun against his head. take a look.. the suspect entered the back door -- of a popeye's chicken restaurant -- and grabbed an ordering him to open the safe. the employee fought off the man -- but was pistol whipped by the robber. the suspect escaped --but left behind a lot of clothes. they're now being sent to a crime lab -- for d-n-a testing. we'll be right back.... with a final look at your wake-up weather forecast. first -- here's jimmy kimmel -- with a preview of tonight's show -- right after 13-action

but that doesn't mean we can't have fun on ice. the ice rink on top the cosmopolitan is back. the boulevard pool -- returned to it's frozen form today! locals -- pay only ten bucks -- for all-day skating access -- monday through friday. that does it -- for this

>> dicky: from hollywood, it's "jimmy kimmel live"! tonight, casey affleck. from "dancing with the stars," laurie hernandez. judge james and music from garth brooks. and now, while we're at it, here's jimmy kimmel! [ cheers and applause ] ? >> jimmy: hi, there. welcome. thank you. hi, everybody, i'm jimmy.f the . thank you for watching. thanks for coming. it's very, very sweet. i hate to start with bad news but that's the way it has to be