And later went on to study law at the university of havana. He formally declared cuba a socialist state two years after his rebels won the revolution, calling himself a marxistleninist. sot castrodiane sawyer intv 1993 im not afraid to say i am a convinced communist. I feel honored to be a communist and i hope i will be to the last breath. In 1960, castro nationalized american businesses and joined forces with the soviet union. In 1961 pre kennedy approved a cia invasion force of 13 hundred cuban exiles who went ashore at the bay of pigs. Castro was able to fend off the invasion but in 1962 american spy planes discovered he had allowed the soviets to put nuclear missles in cuba. He was a major leader in the cuban missle crisis that brought the us and soviet union to the brink of nuclear cuban missle crisis special events i have directed the armed forces to prepare for any eventualities. Us naval vessels moved in and the soviets backed down in exchange for a pledge that america would not attack cuba. Abcs Barbara Walters interviewed the cuban dictator years later about the crisis. sot bw intv 2002 yes we were very close to nuclear war. Very close. During that time even his critics praised his in 1980, more than 125 thousand in the early 1990s the fall of the us sr cost cuba billions of dollars in soviet assistance and trade leading to widespread shortages and rationing. sot diane sawyer intv 1993 with the demise of the soviet union we hav equivalent to a treason we have also felt betrayed. Castro retaliated by bringing in tourism and business. But in 1999 there would be more nations over the fate of a 5 year old cuban boy named elian for a new cuba saying he would maintain the embargo against the country unless castro stepped down from power. sot president bush to make them free and fair they must freedom to organize, assemble and speak. In 2006 castro temporarily handed over some of his powers to his younger brother raul as he battled health problems. That same year, cuban tv broadcast the celebrations of his 80th birthday which included a meeting from his bed with venezuelan president hugo chavez. Many are left to ponder now whether the communist goverment castro worked so hard to hold together will continue under the power of his brother. Breaking overnight. Here at home. A terrifying rollover accident leaves two people fighting f nhp says it happened around 11 last night near the 215 and jones. Officers say, the crash involved a red ford pickup truck and kia. The driver of the kia had to be extricated because it was so badly crushed. Right now both drivers are in critical condition. We will keep you updated onair as well as online as we get more information. And im 13 first alert meteorologist dan bronis adlib the black lives Matter Movement took to the streets last night to send a message about shopping. A small group of activists chanted and marched outside the black lives Matter Movement took to the streets last night to send a with slight snow chances in the higher elevations. Winds will pick up some in the afternoon and remain breezy through sunday. We are still on schedule for a cold front to interact with Southern Nevada by saturday night into sunday. Rain chances are Holding Around the rain and snow chances bleed into monday but looking to last only until the early morning. After the system departs it highs all of next week look to stay below 60 with overnight lows in the upper 30s a few mornings Winter Weather has moved into Southern Nevada, enjoy the black lives Matter Movement took to the streets last night to send a message about shopping. A small group of activists chanted and marched outside Boulevard Mall on maryland parkway. Rally organizers say they were part of nationwide boycotts against black friday shopping. They say they didnt give their money to corporations. That they say oppress black people. Stretch sanders, rally organizer our hope about tonight is us coming together in some type of unity to basically send a message to all retailers that you cant just terrorize the people and think that were going to continue to shop. The protest also brough out a few members of a group known as the new black panthers. They group was seen yelling at police and mall security. Things never turned violent. Was loved by a lot of people. Only on 13action news the girlfriend of a man gunned down sharing her heartbreak. This is our first look at the victim identified by loved ones as nelson navarijo. Right now detectives searching the valley for at least one shooter. Were 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 wrong crowd. Police believe this may be gang related. New developments on the deadly schoolbus crash that took the lives of 6 children. Were now hearing there were concerns raised about the drivers behavior behind the wheel. Yesterday, the School District released records showing students complained about erratic driving. One student said he felt like the bus was going to flip over. And the driver would stop and make students hit their heads. Right now the bus driver charged with with multiple counts of vehicular homicide. And new information as well as more questions surrounding what happened to a 34year old Northern California mother of two who turned up alive on thanksgiving after more than three weeks apparently being held in captivity. Abcs Lauren Lyster has the latest. This california wife and mother of two shari papini now reunited with her husband and recovering from inj going missing for three weeks found alive early thansksgiving morning after being abducted, according to authorities her family thankful to be reunited sot new sister sound i have seen her and it was a very joyous reunion and we were just very excited to see one another police say the 34year old was released on a rural road near sacramento almost 150 miles from where they believe she was taken while jogging near her redding home. Sheriff presser gma she was bound with restraints and found by passing motorist the sheriff clothing now being combed for dna evidence. The desperate search for shari beginning november 2nd. Husband keith reported her missing when she was a no show to pick her children up from daycare using the find my iphone app keith located her cell phone, abandoned on the side of the road with strands of sharis hair still attached to the earbuds. Keith papini husband im getting very angry and frustrated and im scared for my wife. While revealing few details about the investigation poli two Hispanic Women with a handgun in a dark suv. Calling them suspects. Sot authorites im remaining very hopeful we can find those individuals and bring them to justic 14 46 00ish tag the sheriff says they dont know the motive and dont think papini knew her captors. Investigato rs are looking to interview her again in the coming days saying sometimes even the smallest details can lead to a major break in a case like this. Lauren lyster abc news los angeles. New details today about how injured hiker to safety. After he fell 60 feet at red rock canyon. It took almost 12 hours. But rescuers were finally able to locate him. Using the gps on his phone. He was found in black velvet canyon a remote area. Known to many free hand climbers. We spoke to other hikers about how crucial it is to be prepared for the worst 055317 055321 its starts to get cool and if youre not prepared it will be a long your visible noticable and make sure people know where you are despite that fall and spending the night in frigid temperatures. The hiker is now recovering in the hospital. 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; luckily no one was hurt, a few hours its the battle for the freemont cannon unlv and unr will go head to head at sam boyd stadium. Kickoff is at 1 pm. The cannon is currently painted rebel red after unlv beat unr last year 23 to 17. We will have highlights of the game. Here online at ktnv dot com. Laser light displays are becoming the norm for many holiday becoming the norm for many holiday l however, if you are not careful, you can get in some major trouble with the federal government, and the trump Team Continues to work this holiday weekend, creating a new administration and announcing new members of have the latest. adlib were following developments on a series of storms brewing the west coastwhich could delay the trip home for millions this weekend. Tonight. The pacific northwest. Is saturated and bracing for another round of rain. Nats voice of kenny level its been raining nonstop 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 are fill sandbags to protect their homes. And in the mountains of Northern California. Up to 18 inches of fresh snow has fallen but its now creating dangerous driving conditions. adlib to start the weekend we will be sunny with highs into the 60s. Clouds will start to move in later in the day with slight elevations. Winds will pick up some in the afternoon and remain breezy through sunday. We are still on schedule for a cold front to interact with Southern Nevada by saturday night into sunday. Rain chances are Holding Around 30 for las vegas with snow looking to fall at 7000 feet and above; ranging between a trace and three inches. The rain and snow chances bleed into monday but looking to last only until the early morning. After the system departs it will leave us sunny and cool. Stay below 60 with overnight lows in the upper 30s a few mornings Winter Weather has moved into Southern Nevada, enjoy adlib at desk with slight snow chances in the higher elevations. Winds will pick up some in the afternoon and remain breezy through sunday. We are still on schedule for a night into sunday. Rain chances are Holding Around 30 for las vegas with snow looking to fall at 7000 feet and above; ranging between a trace and three inches. The rain and snow chances bleed into monday but looking to last only until the early morning. After the system departs it will leave us sunny and cool. Moved into Southern Nevada, enjoy adlib at desk with thanksgiving behind us, decorations. The big trend . Laser lights. That shine across your homes. 13 action news anchor carla wade. Explains while they may light up the neighborhood. They can also pose a serious 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 theres work. 40 05 this is just a laser light that we picked up last year 47 10 its a lot easier, a lot faster, and they work even better in my opinion. The potential downside doesnt even involve the user rather the people flying above. Last year, the faa reported at least three incidents of laser light displays temporarily blinding pilots it appears in each case, the the air instead. 39 42 well 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 departments chopper nat pilot you got them. People who get caught fa crime that includes prison time and up to a 250thousand dollars fine its unlikely that the faa will come after you for accidentally shining your display at a plane but you could be asked to readjust the lights if it happens. We have breaking news for you near eastern and saint rose. Is spreading to other nearby houses. We are not sure what caused it, but we have a crew on the way there. Just ahead of the Holiday Shopping season. Americas biggest retail store is coming under fire. For having too many police calls. 2 44 Laura Walmart is using my Public Resources as their private security. See how some people are fighting back against walmart. To help save you money. Youre watching good mornn las vegas. Well be right back on this morning. Want to know. While shopping this Holiday Season . The answer is the same in cities. Across the country. In both. North las vegas and henderson. Walmart stores. Were the number one locations. For police calls. Last year. Contact 13. Chief investigator. Darcy spears reveals. Where police are going more than almost anywhere else. And. 35 laura when i saw the numbers i was absolutely shocked. Shopper laura salaz spends money at walmart, but she doesnt expect to see so many of her tax dollars spent there. 2 44 Laura Walmart is using my Public Resources as their private security. Its not only walmarts in Southern Nevada. All across the country, [nats] police are responding to scenes like these two women fighting in the shampoo aisle. Thefts in the parking lot, and violent outbreaks at customer service. [nats ktnv file] North Las Vegas police re walmart on lake mead 441 times in 2015. Thats a first place tie with cheyenne condo apartments. And there was another walmart in north towns number 2 spot with 395 calls. Nearly all for shoplifting, petit larceny and suspicious situations. 51 laura those are resources that are better used somewhere else. Two walmarts are in the top 10 offstrip locations for metro. Decatur and charleston and boulder highway and harmon. [nats] Henderson Police rolled in their jurisdiction. Almost twice a day. The other Henderson Walmart on lake mead was the 4th busiest location for cops there. 9 38 darcy are you getting called there too often . Capt seekatz no. Were not. Captain wade seekatz says when it comes to walmarts call volumesize does matter. He also says walmarts serve as a landmark for entire shopping centers. 3 02 capt seekatz thats going to account for a call to walmart that has nothing to do have a big sign and big name recognition. But leaders in other communities arent buying it. Victor crist Hillsborough County florida county commissioner 16,000 calls coming from the walmart stores. That could be very expensive, especially for the taxpayer because you know theyre footing the bill. The mayor of beech grove, indiana, where the two women and a child were brawling, is using a new law his city passed declaring walmart a nuisance. Beech grove mayor ive had it with them. If they dont want to become a in beech grove, walmart can be fined up to 2500 if police show up too many times in a month. The mayor hopes that will get the Corporate Giant to hire more staff and security, which laura salaz would like to see our leaders do here. 6 30 laura maybe there should be a tax on walmart per call. Thats a question we tried bringing to our leaders. North Las Vegas Police declined an oncamera interview. Clark county said they were going to take a pass on this. And mayor goodmans office said about it. Metro says they go where the calls are and its up to stores to decide when they need police. Starting this week, metro will have extra resources at major Retail Locations throughout the Holiday Shopping season. Darcy 10 pack tag walmart would not provide an oncamera interview, but they sent a statement saying theyre moving aggressively to reduce police calls through their Restorative Justice program for some shoplifters and by bolstering their full statement is on our website with this story at ktnv. Com. Darcy spears, 13 action news. Good morning las vegas. The people of miami are celebrating. After the announcement of the death of fidel castro, comes hope for many americans. What some young cubanamericans have to say about the news. And two escaped inmates in california are still on the loose. But deputies are closing in. Were free at last. The man that cast so much suffering, so much people to be sad in my countryfidel is dead. Cars honking in the streets of miami, celebrating the death of former leader of cuba and commuist dictator fidel castro. The celebrations that continue through florida. And donald trump continues to make some key selections for his cabinet this weekend. So who made the cut and what positions are still open . Good morning las vegas im. Lets get started with 13 first alert meteorologist dan bronis adlib freedom. This is everything for young people. This is a huge change for our community and i think a lot of things, good things, are coming for us. Freeom people. Community and i think a lot of things, good things, are coming for us. A start to move in later in the day with slight snow chances in we are still on schedule for a cold front to interact with Southern Nevada by saturday and above; ranging between a trace and three inches. The rain and snow chances bleed only until the early morning. After the system departs it lot of good things are coming for this country, for the relationship between us and for the peace and the love that we always had in our country. All night people in florida. Paraded through the streets waving the cuban flag, celebrating the death of longtime cuban commuist rule, castro. As we know. Served as the island nations ruler for almost 50 years, longer than any other ruler in north america. Now full power transitions to his younger brother, raul castro. Raul has been the head of state younger brother, raul castro. Raul has been the head of state there are still tons of people spilling into the streets over in florida. Once the news broke. People were banging on pots and pans. Even fireworks being set off to celebrate the death of fidel castro. 18 to 22 people singing the castro brothers are not very popular in the cuban den