we ve seen going on in the country and it is very disturbing to me. we want safe communities, good schools. we want jobs. we want to protect our families. reporter: all as donald trump still looms large. the former president who backed youngkin but has not campaigned with him in person teasing a telerally appearance before polls close. the latest test of the influence he still has over the republican party in a critical tossup election. monica alba, nbc news. overseas now to a chilling attack on a tokyo subway. a man who was reportedly dressed up as the comic villain the joker went on a stabbing spree and set the train on fire. in the confusing moments some thought it was a halloween prank. molly hunter has details. reporter: tonight in tokyo people racing to escape from a man allegedly brandishing a knife and then an explosion. flames inside the cabin, black smoke filling the subway car, passengers
destruction of a functioning hospital a violation of international rules of war. the pentagon is conducting investigations into that attack. as black friday shopping seems to get bigger and crazier every year, outdoor retailer, rei, is going in the opposite direction. it s closing all of its 143 stores the day after thanksgiving. why? well, they are encouraging their employees and customers to spend the day outdoors. you want to know which halloween costumes everybody will be wearing? check out google s fright guide site for national and local costume trends. so what are the top three? look at this one. number one, harley quinn, the d.c. comic villain from the suicide squad followed by star wars and super hero themed costumes. and you probably won t see anything cuter than this today. a chinese panda nursery unveiled six pairs of baby panda twins. they are so incredibly cute. six female and six male and all