the other big story of the day... is, of course, the debate. by now you know las vegas is the host city of the final showdown hillary clinton and donald trump... security is tight around the thomas and mack... marissa kynaston is live out there right now - walking us through what it's like to be in the middle of it all - two of the most protected people in the nation are going to be here tonight-- so obviously security is tight. but they also want to make sure the public is safe. if you drive by unlv right different. youll notice shipping containers surrounding the campus-- acting as a sort of wall-- then obviously the large police presence-- i was able to talk with metro about their plans for tonight-- they said they cant disclose how many officers will be here-- especially since a large number will be undercover-- but they said they are using a similar security model that they use every year for new years eve-- all hands on deck-- this is to. obviously this part of campus rigtt here behind me is usually open to students-- but today-- its very difficult for them to get anywhere near here. later in the newscast-- i'll talk more about what some of these security measures look like. mk-- 13an. roads will be shut down because times between 4 and 10pm in the areas you see on this map. the restrictions will also affect access to mccarran. and this could be the last time we see clinton and trump and this could be the last time we see clinton and trump together before the election. trump has been claiming the election could be rigged - and for her.... after disappearing for five days of debate prep.... aides say she's ready to address her latest email controversy. trump has been hammering his message to voters that the election is rigged but state boards of elections and some it's just not true... sot trump: they have rigged it from the beginning, it's rigged it's a bad system but they even wanna try and rig the election at the polling booths. the format will be the same as the first debate....with six topics....15 minutes each. we'll have to wait and see if the candidates forego a handshake greeting like the last time around. however..the family handshake has been cut out of the beginning of the de more hillary clinton emails.... the group tweeted out this morning the release of the podesta emails part twelve... however....another batch of emails are shedding light on how clinton may have chosen a running mate. one email has 39 possible running mates with their names organized into quote "rough food groups." those groups include latino women, white men, african americans and military leaders. also included are some business leaders like bill and melinda gates and apple's tim cook. at the bottom of that list...all by himself is if you don't want to watch the debate at home, you have plenty of options. the regal colonnade will be airing the whole thing. that's near eastern and pebble. you can also head over to the regal village square - near fort apache and sahara. it's free and open to the public...you just have to pick up tickets at the theater box office. there are debate watch parties all across the valley tonight... we have a full list on our faceoff continues all day - and all night. you can catch the debate right here, on abc, starting at 6 p-m. 13 action news will follow with wall-to-wall coverage from the thomas and mack center. and don't forget, we're always online at ktnv dot com..and our mobile app. ((toss to greg)) high pressure taking back the south skies but with cooler winds coming in from the northeast, high temperatures will only reach the lower 80s. winds are expected between 10 and 15 mph with gusts between 20 and 25 mph. winds will lighten moving into tomorrow as high pressure centers between over southern nevada and high temperatures begin to climb. northwest. partly cloudy to mostly cloudy the chances are still holding i-15 will be closed on and off for the debate-- if you need to using the las vegas monorail. it will be running on its regular schedule between 4 and 10pm. we're covering more news for you at midday.. a pair of divers are found dead...after being found in an underwater cave... now....authorities are making sure it doesn't happen again..... also... predators at the pump! thieves are waiting around to get your money!.... and now experts say they're getting bolder! and here's another look at the debate... we're live nearly all day stay with us! i've seen what can happen as the result of hate. my son matt was murdered in laramie, wyoming, in 1998. he was befriended by two men in a bar who pretended to be gay. they offered him a ride home, and when he was in their car, they robbed him and beat him. they drove matt out to the prairie and tied him to a split-rail fence, then beat him some more and left him for dead. in the aftermath of matt's death, my family saw the best of america in the love and support we were shown. so when i see the hate that donald trump has brought to his campaign for president, it terrifies me. i'd like to punch him in the face, i'll tell ya. ahh, i don't know what i said, uhh, i don't remember. he's a mexican. i could stand in the middle of fifth avenue and shoot somebody, and i wouldn't... words have an influence. violence causes pain. hate can rip us apart. i know what can happen as the result of hate, and donald trump should never be our president. nt of this advertising. the person was over the age of 65 and was hospitalized..... the health district reminds everyone to be sure to get a vaccine and there's still time... two people are recovering after being shot in the northwest part of the valley... police tell us around10:30 last cheyenne... we're still waiting on more information from police...we'll bring that to you as soon as we get it. right now..this phoenix grandmother is accused of smuggling half-a- million dollars worth of drugs through mccarran airport. police say 63-year-old cheryl cheatham was flying to detroit when she snuck bags of cocaine onto her flight last friday. federal agents say they followed her after she began acting suspicious at baggage claim in detroit. investigators say her criminal history dates back to we have a 13 action news update on a huge high school brawl... 3 teenagers - 14 to 16 years old - have been arrested in connection to the fights at two fast food restaurants earlier this month. police say it started at raising cane's after a football game between arbor view and centennial high school.....then, it moved to an in-n- out. police say they're still looking for one more person who may have been involved. and now police have a warning for all of us. also....it's the final face off tonight between presidential nominees...donald trump and hillary clinton... but not without some special invited guests.... who the two chose to represent them...that's ahead..... here's a look at the highroller ((ad lib)) high pressure taking back the southwest allowing for sunny northeast, high temperatures will only reach the lower 80s. winds are expected between 10 and 15 mph with gusts between 20 and 25 mph. winds will lighten moving into tomorrow as high pressure centers between over southern nevada and high temperatures begin to climb. mid to upper 80s are looking common friday into saturday but by sunday, a new disturbance comes from the pacific partly cloudy to mostly cloudy skies will build sunday with breezy conditions. there are rain chances for sunday night into monday but the chances are still holding less than 20% for the valley. as we move into sunday and monday, high temperatures will drop back to the lower 80s and entertainers will take the stage once again at the sixth annual "nf hope concert" october 23 at the benefit organizer jeff leibow, formerly of jersey boys, has brought together a veritable who's who of las vegas performers, including clint holmes, gordie brown, susan anton and many others in an afternoon spectacular to raise money and network, nf hope concert sunday 1 p.m. palazzo theater www.palazzo.com sotvo "my heart started pumping when i saw him." i'm catherine cortez masto narrator: 2013: joe heck votes to shut down the government, risking vital services for thousands of nevada seniors and veterans. but as federal employees like air traffic controllers worked 16 days without pay, joe heck continues to cash his paycheck... even as 244 members of congress refused their pay. joe heck says he deserves it. door -- and coming face-to-face with a stranger inside. but it's what officers say that his life.... you see the boy open the door-- and just feet away... is this man. but the brave boy quietly left the house and went straight to a neighbor who called 9-1-1. he told her he recognized the burglar, because he was their landscaper. now with that big warning at the pump - about criminals snatching your valuables right from your car... there's also a high tech way they could be ripping you off - when you're not even there. abc's tj holmes has the details. they are brazen thieves... caug around the country?watch as a so-called "slider" ?moves in - quickly snatching this woman's purse before she even notices. authorities urging drivers to stay alert as they fill up? but this morning, law enforcement - warning about another growing threat at the pump?criminal's known as "skimmers"?and they are even tougher to spot? wash 3 00;49;08 sot chris gagne secret service: the secret service has noticed a considerable increase in the last couple of years in the card information off the magnetic strip. mos you never know what is going on. what can happen to your credit card it's impossible to tell - just by looking at the gas pump - that inside a device could be secretly recording your data. some skimmers so high tech - they send your information immediately to the criminals over bluetooth. wash 3 00;50;45 sot chris gagne, secret service, assistant special agent in charge, criminal investigative division: they can breach the gas pump and install them and they can be there for weeks or months without being discovered. sot 00:39 wbay f although this is inconvenient you may want to just go inside and have them swipe your card in store and that's a good tip. when buying gas security officials also recommend - [gfx] choose a pump close to the attendant. theives normally set up out of sight. and monitor your account frequently for fraud. ((tag))officers are now training gas station employees on how to spot these devices. and...we are continuing our debate day coverage.. the security measures that are breaking news...a carjacking breaking news...a carjacking su putting a wife to work is a very dangerous thing. planned parenthood should absolutely be defunded. and congressman hardy said he supported trump 100%. like trump, hardy opposed legislation and hardy fought to defund planned parenthood, just like trump. ruben kihuen respects women. kihuen fought for equal pay for equal work. and ruben kihuen will protect our right to make our own health decisions. dccc is responsible for the content of this advertising. i had lived in my home 20 years. i had always paid my mortgage on time. but when the market crashed, i had trouble paying my mortgage payment. i spoke to people in new york, with my lender. i pleaded and pleaded with the bank to let me refinance, but they would not work with me at all. i called catherine cortez masto's office and i said, "i need your help." she took on the big banks, and i was immediately treated with respect and fairly. catherine cortez masto not only saved my home for me, catherine gave me my dignity back. she gave me a life back. i will always be thankful for that. i'm catherine cortez masto, it's hard to make the past dissappear, but danny tarkanian is trying. he'd rather you forget about all of his failed runs for congress, senate, and secretary of state. ...and the shady record that killed his chances every time. the property taxes tarkanian skipped out on for years... the telemarketing scammers he represented... all those fake charities he helped set up. he can try all he wants, but danny tarkanian just can't bury his past. suspect is shot by an n-h-p trooper in henderson. there is still a huge scene right now - near the 215 and gibson.....and it's blocking multiple lanes of traffic in the area. happening now.... the clinary union is getting ready to build a wall of taco trucks outsideo here in las vegas... ((ad lib)) we're just over six hours way from the final faceoff between hillary clinton and donald trump. security is tight around the thomas and mack right now... our marissa kynaston is there live... with what it took for her to get past security... and she has a press pass. it took awhile... at least 30 minutes... but that was before there was if you drive by unlv right now-- you might notice it looks a bit different. youll notice shipping containers surrounding the campus-- acting as a sort of wall-- then obviously the large police presence-- i was able to talk with metro about their they cant disclose how many officers will be here-- especially since a large number will be undercover-- but they said they are using a similar security model that they use every year for new years eve-- all hands on deck-- this is something they are very used to. obviously this part of campus rigtt here behind me is usually open to students-- but today-- these security measures look like. mk-- 13an. hillary clinton has invited three nevadans to attend the 11- year-old karla ortiz and trump hotel housekeeper ofelia cardenas will be in the crowd. you may remember both silva and ortiz spoke at the democratic national convention in july. they've also been featured in clinton's campaign ads. and mark cuban will be also be a guest of clinton's. the outspoken billionaire has been known to troll donald trump on twitter. meanwhile, donald trump has invited president obama's malik supports trump's campaign and has been vocal about his opposition to clinton. president obama hasn't commented on the invitation. the presidential candidates have an interesting list of guests they have invited here to watch the debate. president barack obama's half-brother is one of donald trump's guests. he has said before he supports the republican candidate. and "mister las vegas" himself-- also got an invite what would a las vegas debate be without mr. las vegas himself? we're told wayne newton will be in attendance tonight. donald trump apparently invited mr. newton. the two are longtime friends. and outspoken trump critic, and and outspoken trump critic, and fellow billionaire mark cuban will once again be in the v clinton also invited local featured in a clinton ad. 13 action news will follow with mobile app. high pressure taking back the southwest allowing for sunny skies but with cooler winds coming in from the northeast, high temperatures will only reach the lower 80s. winds are expected between 10 and 15 mph with gusts between 20 and 25 mph. winds will lighten moving into tomorrow as high pressure centers between over southern nevada and high temperatures begin to climb. by sunday, a new disturbance comes from the pacific northwest. partly cloudy to mostly cloudy skies will build sunday with breezy conditions. there are rain chances for sunday night into monday but the chances are still holding less than 20% for the valley. as we move into sunday and monday, high temperatures will drop back to the lower 80s and upper 70s. some local political news.... several people who were hired to canvass for candidates say they're still waiting for their money. they claim a private company promised them -75- bucks a day. however, after days of work, many of the workers say they have not been paid. right now im frustrated 18 im a single mom 20 im on a fixed income 21 i was trying to make a few dollars extra and nothing 13 action news did contact terra strategies, the company in charge of the canvassing but a pair of divers' bodies are found in florida - after they went exploring an exremely dangerous area. they are not the first people to have died in that exact area. abcs matt gutman has the story. those two divers plunged into what's called the everest of underwater caves - but never emerged ?. patrick peacock and chris rittenmeyer were friends, and experienced divers? but they'd taken on the eagle's nest - a dangerously deep labyrinth for divers sot: i dont believe that at anytime did they think they were at risk, until the very end below the serene clear water are these serpentine caves - they extend for up to 2000 feet and require a diver to dive up to 300 feet? down? [gfx] it's so cavernous that it took emergency divers a full day to find them and pull them to the surface from the part of the cave known as "the pit" sot sheriff al nienhuis - if you results, if even one little things goes wrong the eagle's nest cave has now claimed ten lives since 1981. [gfx] so deadly officials installed this sign - reading - prevent your death go no farther? nats officials who are examining the two divers' air tanks - havent yet said what specifically caused the accident? but at the depths of nearly a football field where your lungs squeeze to the size of your fist ...one of the biggest dangers - nitrogen narcosis: chuck walls a scuba center sot (wfts pkg) - judgment loose inhibitions stuff like that for some people they would simply freeze up and have what's called whiteout. florida officials closed it to diving from 1999 to 2003 - but cave enthusiasts lobbied to have it reopened. ron rittenmeyer sot: for gma mg abcn los angeles a somber day for law enforcement officers across southern california-- as two of springs are laid to rest. the two officers were fatally shot while responding to a family disturbance call earlier this month. one of the officers had been with the department for 35 years. (andrew vega, officer's nephew) "he is the best of what all americans value his life mattered." (vanessa vega, officer's daughter) "hearts and our minds... he will be there for us." thousands of police officers from all over the country came to pay their respects. including officers from metro's honor guard. they posted these pictures of imagine you're in the middle of grocery shopping... when all of a sudden a stranger grabs your baby out of your shopping cart! take a look at this video.. you see the mom looking at the food... then a man walks up and picks up her little girl. that's when the mom whips around - and confronts him. (florence monauer, mother) "oh i was trying to take you while your mother wasn't looking. and it was such a strange thing to say." the mom says she's thankful she could have ran off with her baby. right now he's not facing any charges, but police are investigating. here at home... a community is fighting with a local church because they say their latest event got way out of hand! pause for 3 seconds of music that was the music coming from saint anne's catholic church near saint louis and maryland parkway over the weekend... during their annual 'fun fair.' way too loud, and they filed a noise complaint. there is no consideration given to the neighborhood- no respect fro the neighborhood ...they do basically what they want the monsignor for the las vegas diocese says they will take this into consideration when they plan next year's event. and, while all eyes are on u-n-l-v right now, the university is also taking big steps for its new medical school. u-n-l-v received its that means students will start being accepted for the 2017 charter class. first lady michelle obama at last night's state dinner -- welcomed italy's prime minister and his wife in a floor length.... rose gold gown by versace. her style over the past eight years is in the spotlight. dress. here's abc's paula faris with a look b the final state dinner...for the prime minister of italy... michelle obama stunning in a shimmering gold gown by atelier versace president obama adoring the first lady? wash 4 white house state dinner arrivals entrance @ 19;05;15;22 nat pop (with l3): " all they're looking at is you." sot robin givhan / washington post - fashion critic 22;38;21;19the versace dress stands out because again it's a very sexy, slinky dress. // it's by an italian designer // 22;24;17;19 keeping with they're hosting 10 seconds [gfx #1] since the obamas' very first state dinner in 2009 for the prime minister of india, the first lady has chosen gorgeous gowns?many by american designers. 11 seconds welcoming canada's prime minister earlier this year, wearing a strapless jason wu?and this 2010 dazzling dress designed by peter soronen for a president. 14 seconds and yet, mrs obama hasn't been afraid to look further afield for fashion inspiration... choosing this showstopper from alexander mcqueen for a dinner for the president of china. and donning this marchesa when hosting the british prime minister in 2012. 13 seconds the first lady's fashion choices show that her style legacy goes far beyond formal occasions. she has embraced bold colors and knee-length frocks...mixing and matching pricey pieces with off-the-rack post - fashion critic 22;36;28;35she's been savy about her use of fashion to connect with people whether it's another working mother or dignitary an elderly man takes a bite on the leg and arm after an alligator tried to make him his dinner.... what the victim did that made the gator take a bite! also.. hashtag 'blame billy bush' is turning into a social media fire storm. we are running through some of the most memorable tweets..... 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(richard brock/mowed trump sign in yard)"that wasn't my view, it wasn't my opinion on the whole thing and i was a little upset that somebody had taken it upon themselves to go be criminals and go vandalize my property." to keep the sign visible.... brock trims the letters at about 30 minutes to get through the whole thing. brock says the sign may stay visible until the spring.....depending on how the election goes. me do it-vm melania trump sits down with anderson cooper..... and now, part of that interview is inspiring a new hashtag. cnn's jeanne moos has some of the best "blame billy bush" tweets. me do it-pkg on snl... melania trump was portrayed as if she were ready to dump the donald... (nats) but in real life melania (nats) she partially blamed billy bush for leading her husband on... (melania trump/ donald trump's wife) "..lead on like egg-on from the host to say dirty and bad stuff." (jeanne moos / cnn national correspondent) "but nobody had to egg on the internet. instantly a new hashtag was born." # billy bush made me do it. as in "when trump cheated on his first wife with the second " or "ryan lochte just changed his story. he now says #billybushmademedoit. " you know how trump is always saying... (nats) so of course someone tweeted "now we know who's rigging this election! #billybushmademedoit." even noted hillary supporter cher got into the act..."how can trump stand up 2 putin, if he this 4 year old puggle tweeted "#billy bush made me put this towel over my head." billy is being bushwhacked...john oliver's show did a segment... (nats) now they can add the 2005 bus scene... (jeanne moos / cnn national correspondent) "melania has a name for what her husband engaged in on that bus." (nats) with a 59-year old boy? old boy? blame it on the 33-year old. "president trump, why did you nuke brussels? #billybushmademedoit." though the donald sure seems to be the alpha... jeanne moos cnn new york disappointing news for rolling stones fans... the band is cancelling t-mobile arena. mick jagger has come down with laryngitis and doctors want him to rest. it's a big disappointment to the green valley high school choir--more than 20 students were supposed to sing back-up for the band. saturday's show there is still up in the air. we will chat more about the but big news this week for mgg-- cher will return to the strip! she will perform in february and may at the new park theater. john katsilometes, columist at the review-journal has more details. check out john's column called kats! in the review journal. ht tp://www.reviewjournal.com/o and before we go, here's a look jacky rosen: i'm jacky rosen, and as a computer programmer, i created apps... before they were called "apps" we found a smart solution to rising energy costs... creating one of the largest solar projects in the state. in congress, i'll work with democrats and republicans to make all of nevada a leader in solar, to improve our schools, and create good jobs. i approved this message because i know we can i'm catherine cortez masto and i approve this message. i don't know what i said, ahh, i don't remember. narrator: and joe heck says e'll see donald trump become president." trump: you know, you could see there was blood coming out of her eyes, blood coming out of her wherever. narrator: heck says he "completely supports" trump. i love war in a certain way. narrator: and heck? reporter: do you trust him having his finger on the nuclear button? heck: i do. reporter: why do you say that? heck: why wouldn't i? narrator: donald trump and joe heck. 9----its the great it's hard to make the past dissappear, but danny tarkanian is trying. he'd rather you forget about all of his failed runs for congress, senate, and secretary of state. ...and the shady record that killed his chances every time. the property taxes tarkanian skipped out on for years... the telemarketing scammers he represented... all those fake charities he helped set up. he can try all he wants, but danny tarkanian just can't bury his past. putting a wife to work is a very dangerous thing. planned parenthood should absolutely be defunded. and congressman hardy said he supported trump 100%. like trump, hardy opposed legislation to ensure equal pay. and hardy fought to defund planned parenthood, just like trump. ruben kihuen respects women. kihuen fought for equal pay for equal work. and ruben kihuen will protect our right to make our own health decisions. ?>> announcer: today, we're keepin' it fast, chic, and easy. michael's hanging with "fixer upper's" chip and joanna gaines. clinton's making a sweet treat with the star of "the rocky horror picture show," victoria justice. and daphne's making the perfect pairing for trick or treating. we'r right now, on "the chew." 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