Become trumps chief of staff. standup weijia jiang cbs news the white house as for his agenda. Trump has been vague about his policies, but blunt about the big ideas behind themmany of which clash with president obamas signature initiatives. Trump promised he would repeal obamacare and cancel the landmark agreement on global warming. Calling Climate Change a hoax. On friday, Senate Majority leader Mitch Mcconnell talked about the issues he and president elect trump discussed in their meeting u Mitch Mcconnell rky majority leader much of it reflected positions he took and many of us took prior to the election. The American People expect us to pursue the agenda that we talked about and im confident that thats what were going to do. Trump will take the oath of office 10 weeks from friday. Weijia jiang, cbs news, the white house. paul joncich be sure to watch 60 minutes this sunday night. Correspondent lesley stahl will interview the president elect. Along with his family. Its the first extensive interview donald trump has done since being elected. You can see it all this sunday night at seven. Right here on channel 8. paul joncich today is veterans day and people across the country are one way vets are being recognized here in the valley. Was at the veterans day parade. Afterwards. Hundreds of meals were served up by us vets volunteers. For People Living at its facilities. We talked with one veteran who never takes these meals for granted Charles Boeckman i cant even express how much i appreciate these types of events, veterans day, memorial day, these special days even though its a daily thing for us, these days really bring out the best in everybody and its a unique experience paul joncich meals for the veterans. The goal of the organization is to get them off the streets. And transition back into a normal life. Christianne Klein five days of relaxation. For the 6th year in a row. Thats what Mgm Resorts International is doing for more than 70 wounded warriors. paul joncich this is their salue the troops weekend celebration recognizing veterans day. Sharie johnson is live at the mirage where the event is kicking off. Sharie Johnson about 30 minutes ago, you couldnt even hear me because of veterans with. Check out this sign that reads. You dedicated your service to us so we dedicate this weekend to you. When the veterans arrived. They were greeted with hundreds of mgm resorts music, cheers, flags and lots of love. Mgm teamed up with american roll out the red carpet for our veterans. Their weekend includes a welcome reception, dinner, events lined with cirque de soliel, shark reef and the secret reporting live, Sharie Johnson, 8news now. Christianne Klein lets get a tedd . tedd florendo could we reach 8th day at 80 degrees for november . If so that would tie the record set back in 1950. Right now were close but not quite 80 so its a wait and see for todays high. Light winds and slightly cooler than yesterday at this time. Good. Clear skies and mild through the night. We wake up to more clouds tomorrow but still mild in the morning after dropping to the mid 50s for our morning start and a little chilly. Christianne Klein body cam footage just released. For the First Time Police are releasing video showing the inside of the club. Just hours after the deadly attack. this is 8 news now at four. Christianne Klein today we got our first look inside pulse nightclub. Just hours after that deadly massacre there earlier this year. Florida officials released the footage from inside the gay bar. Its e avoid showing bodies. In the video. Officers enter the club searching for victims with their guns drawn. Theyre also wearing latex gloves to protect themselves from blood spatter. The gunman shot and killed 49 people inside pulse. Before being shot and killed by officers. Earlier this week the city of orlando announced it was buying the club and turning it into a memorial. paul joncich the city of flint michigan is still in a water crisis. And today a federal judge ordered bottled water deliveries water for more than two years. This. After learning their water was tainted with lead. The motion for Home Delivery of Safe Drinking Water was filed as part of a case brought under the Safe Drinking Water act. The water delivery is to start immediately. Christianne Klein reaching out to veterans. paul joncich up next on the valleys news leader. The startling statistics behind suicide among our nations heroes. And what groups are doing to combat the problem. announcer youre americans took a moment today tt served in the armed forces. Here in the valley thousands made their way to the veterans day parade in downtown las vegas. paul joncich while there are tributes happening at the same time, some veterans are struggling with thoughts of suicide. 8 news nows Mauricio Marin joins us with how one local group is working to combat the issue at hand. Mauricio Marin veterans account for nearly 20percent of suicide deaths in the us. Although that number has gone done slightly in the last few years according to the department of veteran affairsone local group known as forgotten not gone says thats not good enough. Themselves. The group was proud to show off the therapy they provide at todays veterans day parade in las vegas. Getting veterans of all different ages onto bikes and tricycles. Group organizers say the physical activity has a profound effect on a person to get their minds off things that might be troubling them. Peter guidrywho founded the group with his wife battles with depression. He encourages veterans who may feel lost or hopeless to get active to combat those unsettling feelings. peter guidry forgotten not gone yeah ita things myself and im embarresed even though you see me smiling right now. Its a struggle every week. Chronic pain its a daily basis but i have hope today because i have veterans that i can pick up the phone and go riding and im just glad to be alive today. Mauricio Marin forgotten not gone has grown from just having two therapy tricycles three years ago to now having its own facility in North Las Vegas with 28 tricycles. And alot of folks who take part say getting to hang out with them to cope. Mauricio Marin about 65percent of all veterans who died from sucide were 50 years or older according to the latest statistics. So the group encourages veterans to stay active. For anyone looking to get involved with forgotten not goneor interesting in helping outwe have a link on lasvegasnow dotcom. Back to you. Christianne Klein check this out. Madame tussauds decided to honor our veterans today. By taking a fictional vet to Nellis Air Force base. The wax figure of marvels Madame Tussauds on the strip. All the way to nellis today. The chris evans replica was posed in front of planes across the base. And it will be displayed throughout the weekend for the 75 years of air power air show. By the way well have more on that air show coming up on our news at 5. paul joncich it feels like it was just town square celebrating halloween. Christianne Klein but now. Its already time for christmas tedd is santa claus coming to town. Square . tedd florendo more like september as of late. Our sky across the region. Right now temps across the valley are in the low 80s and some upper 70s so very mild into the early evening. Today we climbed to 80degrees. Thats 10 degress above seasonal normal normal temps. For degrees. Well continue to see our sunny skies for the next couple of days. Strong High Pressure will bring persistent mild and dry weather through the period. Temperatures will average several degrees above normal. Slightly cooler conditions with periods of high clouds can be expected over the weekend and into early next week. Tonight look for lows in the upper 50. So a little coolerbut still thid time of the year. Tomorrow look for temps. In the upper 70s more sunshine. Your extended forecast shows temps finally dropping out of the low 80s into the upper 70s through friday. Mid 70s through the weekendand into early next week. Christianne Klein making it easier to get around downtown, and its all thanks to project neon demetria checks that out and also has an update on the billion dollar project, in whats driving you crazy . Demetria Obilor downtown commuters are starting to reap the benefits of project neon. At 6am, ndot will open the new fourlanee with charleston and Grand Central parkway. Western used to dead end at the holsum design center, just south of charleston. The state says the newly completed link will improve mobility by creating another northsouth connection for crosstown traffic, which will relieve congestion and enhance downtown las vegas access. Vist ndot project neon dot com send your traffic question to traffic eight at las vegas now dot com. paul joncich that students get asked. What do you want to be when you grow up . Christianne Klein up next in whats cool at school. The variety of jobs some students got to experience first hand. announcer youre Christianne Klein taking career day outdoors gives students a better idea of what the jobs are really like. paul joncich its the subject of todays whats cool at school. Heres brian loftus. brian loftus kids need to learn about electrical safety. So why not roast hot dogs and marshmallows to teach that p 20 41. 21 20 41. 27 trey youngwinfrey 2nd grade they touched it and it like burnt, or got cooked, and i feel like eating it. brian loftus this was one way to capture the attention of students attending career day at bonnor elementary 21 22. 25 21 22. 36 Paul Catania Bonner elem. Principal the teachers incorporate writing with all of the different presenters, and inside we have well over 100 presenters that are inside as well, talking to the kids about these important things. brian loftus outside was especially compelling as work trucks, fire trucks, and squad cars showed students the possibilities and potential of these jobs 20 52. 52 20 53. 01 pretty cool. Me why so . Yolana because theres like cars, and you get to see different kinds of vehicles. 21 32. 18 21 32. 24 savannah lunkwitz kindergarten savannah the dump truck. Brian why so . Savannah because its cool when it dumps the garbage. brian loftus one student now considers herself a. Future firefighter 20 54. 18 20 54. 24 yolana huff 2nd grade because you get to go in houses, and investigate. brian loftus companies on hand demonstrated what they do. In this case tech. Taking the crane skyhigh 20 57. 29 20 57. 35 Josh Villegas yesco service tech. Their faces just light up, i mean, they instantly just go. Oh my god. Id be so scared. brian loftus unique jobs generated interest from hay bales being delivered throughout town, to a cotton candy food truck 21 10. 07 21 10. 14 sari sedillo esquivel i luv cotton candy owner show all the kids we represent the food trucks, and and that theres a lot of fun with the food truck industry. brian loftus students left career day. With insight and excitement about many jobs 21 15. 25 21 15. 30 patrice tew ccsd trustee we want to be able to brian loftus and for Young Students to get a glimpse of bright futures. 21 33. 23 21 33. 28 savannah lunkwitz kindergarten savannah be a paleontologist. Brian wow, a paleontologist. Why do you want to be a paleontologist . Savannah cause i like dinosaurs, and i want to figure out what the dinosaur bones are, and how dirty they are. brian loftus and thats whats cool at school paul joncich to vote for this program or if you know something thats cool at school just head to las vegas now dot com. Itll be under the commut cool at school at las vegas now dot com. The winner will receive 250 bucks for their program. Christianne Klein a new Charter School. From a local man who graduated from ccsd. paul joncich we find out why he decided to open his own school. And what sets it apart from the rest. Thats coming up on the valleys news leader. announcer now, live. This is 8 news now at more Educational Opportunities are coming to an underserved area of the valley. paul joncich a new Charter School is set to open next fall in east look at the plans for it. karen castro the schools name is Futuro Academy, which means future in spanish. The public charter was approved by the nevada Achievement School district. Its a state Program Providing students at underperforming schools access to charters that will get them ready for college. The campus will be located at the corner of washington and lamb, taking over an entire shopping center. Futuro academy is a kthougheight Charter School. While anyone can apply, the targeted demographic is families who live in the surrounding which are predominantly latino and spanishspeaking. In fact, the executive director has been knocking on doors around the community, informing parents of the opportunity for their children. Ignacio prado says Futuro Academy is personal to him for many reasons. Ignacio Prado executive director, Futuro Academy i moved here when i was 10 years old, here to the united states, when i was 10 years old and i received some english as a second language support, particularly in middle school, struggled. I also taught, not far from here as the Clark County School district to the overwhelmingly english language learner population. Cause and i now its something that we need to work on as a district. karen castro the clock is ticking to get the school ready for the first day of class next fall. Theres construction to be done, enrollment and hiring as well. The school is starting off with kindergarten and first grade totaling about 120 students. Prado is also looking for six highly motivated teachers to help him open the school. karen castro Futuro Academy is not officially accepting student applications. But inter we have that information on las vegas now dot com. paul joncich a motorists is dead after suffering some type of a medical episode while driving. This happened this morning around nine. Near sahara and valley view. Investigators say two cars were involved. The driver who had a Health Problem crashed into a second car. That second driver was not hurt. Christianne Klein thousands of runners likely spent the week training for the geico rock n roll marathon the main marathon gets underway on sunday. Expected to take part. The strip will be shut down to allow for all the runners. And since its 26 miles. It will also weave through downtown streets. People from every state are taking part. As well as folks for 83 different countries. Participants are encouraged to dress up. There will even be a mass wedding ceremony along the route paul joncich you now have more options than ever to fly to mexico. Interjet Just Launched new service this week from mccarran. To mexico city. The las ve there will be one daily flight. Which will shuttle about 22 hundred people weekly. The airline also offers service to guadalajara and monterrey. Christianne Klein lets check back in with tedd florendo. Hes live at town square where things are beginning to look a lot like christmas tedd florendo degrees for november . If so that would tie the record set back in 1950. Right now were close but not quite 80 so its a wait and see for todays high. Light winds and slightly cooler than. Hour by hour tonight looking good. Clear skies and mild through the night. We wake up to more clouds tomorrow but still mild in the morning after dropping to the mid 50s for our morning start could it be the hot gift this christmas . paul joncich up next on the valleys news leader. How nintendo is turning something old. Into an overnight Success Story more than 30 years after its original debut. this is 8 news now at four. Here at channel 8, a number of us are marking movember or Mens Health Month by growing out our mustaches. Too many men are dying prematurely because we dont address our Health Issues for instance, Prostate Cancer is the second most common cancer and the sixth leading cause of death in men. But its very survivable if you catch it early. So why do so many men delay getting checked . Partners dr. Philippe lam about it 5 10 paul joncich does a prostate screening necessairily involve a manual examination, someone touching you down there . Dr that really depends on the patients Comfort Level and also with the provider. 5 36 dr some men just dont like such a procedure and we understand that. paul joncich doctor lam says, if theres blood in your urine or you have difficulty stream, you may need a psa test, which is a simple blood test to determine if you have Pros