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'There will not be one dry eye when our family says grace': Courageous boy, 2, is a true Thanksgiving miracle, surviving 3 reconstruction surgeries after being born with half a heart

The Thanksgiving menu for the Foley family features turkey and tears — of joy. Jack Foley, a redheaded tyke born with just half a heart, will celebrate with the clan mere weeks after his third reconstructive heart surgery at Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of New York-Presbyterian. read full story »

'They may introduce a new generation to nicotine addiction': City Council seeks ban on e-cigarettes in public places

First the city banned smoking in most public places. Now it’s moving to snuff out the use of smokeless electronic cigarettes as well.

Toddler shoots fellow 3-year-old with rifle in North Carolina home

Police arrested a couple after one toddler shot another with a firearm left unsecured in the home on Tuesday. The victim, a 3-year-old girl, is hospitalized but her injuries are not considered life threatening.

‘She’s going to kill us!’ kids screamed as boozed up Columbus bus driver drove school children home

As A boozed-up school bus driver careened down Columbus, Ohio, city streets, terrified children yelled “She’s going to kill us!” cops and witnesses say. Tia Denton, 51, was nearly three times over the legal .08 blood alcohol content limit and way off her route as she took turns too fast and dropped of her young charges Monday.

Burning man runs into Maryland church, sparking blazes that killed self, church pastor

Investigators believe John Sterner, 56, was covered in a flammable substance when he entered the building Tuesday morning, which caused the fire to spread quickly, according to a release from town officials.

A DEEP DISH SERVED COLD: Indiana Pizza Hut manager FIRED after refusing to open for Thanksgiving

Tony Rohr, 28, says he got axed for refusing to open his restaurant in Elkhart, Ind. on Thanksgiving because he didn't want to force his employees to miss out on family time.

WILL SPIDER-MAN SOAR? Thanksgiving Parade balloons may be grounded by bad weather

All blown up — and nowhere to go? With strong winds predicted for Thursday morning, city officials said they will make an eleventh-hour decision on the fate of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons.

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IVY LEAGUE SHOCKER: Gay Yale prof found dead in jail after scuffling with cops as they responded to fight between him, hubby

A young Ivy League college professor died in a jail cell after he was arrested in an attack on police officers, who were responding to a domestic disturbance at his house.

Lupica: Mets exec Shannon Forde stands tall in cancer fight

Shannon Forde, who has worked in the PR department for the New York Mets for almost half her life, whose life changed because cancer came crashing into it one summer day in 2012, will attend Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with her husband and her two children today.

NRA shoots from the lip on Bloomberg, anti-gun group

So much for holiday cheer. In a new campaign timed for Thanksgiving, the National Rifle Association says New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is “full of stuffing.”

Los Angeles' ‘Cosmic Artist’ Jack Armstrong busted for rape of unconscious woman

Jack Armstrong, a Los Angeles painter who called himself the “Cosmic Artist”, has been accused of raping an unconscious woman in Beverly Hills.

Hamill: City Harvest battles hunger on Thanksgiving

Give her 46 million pounds of thanks this Thanksgiving. Because that’s how much food Jilly Stephens and her City Harvest staff of 150 — plus 4,000 volunteers and 54,000 donors — have distributed to the hungry of New York City this year.

Weather walloping East Coast as roughly 43 million travel for Thanksgiving

A wall of storms packing ice, sleet and rain could upend holiday travel plans as millions of Americans take to the roads, skies and rails Wednesday for Thanksgiving.

Slain NYPD cop Ralph Dols' wife: I still cry for him

The widow of slain NYPD cop Ralph Dols claims she cries for him every day — even though she wouldn't testify against the mobster charged with killing him.

Big support for Bill de Blasio's plan to hike taxes on rich

A new poll Wednesday found strong support among voters statewide for Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio’s plan to tax the rich to pay for pre-K — as de Blasio vowed to mount a public pressure campaign to get it through Albany.

Genovese mobsters guilty in extortion of labor union and contractors

Three Genovese wiseguys and two associates pleaded guilty Thursday to shakedowns of construction contractors and a labor union. Reputed soldier James Bernardone, 45, agreed to step down as secretary treasurer of Local 124 as part of copping to extorting a contractor.

TALK ABOUT A SLY FOX! New York zoo searching for runaway red fox after it BURROWS out of enclosure

A tiny female fox named Montana left a "substantial" sized hole after burrowing out of her outdoor enclosure in a stunt being compared to "breaking out of Alcatraz," zoo spokesman Brian Morris told the Daily News.

New York Yankees doctor sued by Alex Rodriguez swings back at the Bronx Bombers' slugger

The physician sued by Alex Rodriguez and blamed by the Yankees third baseman for misdiagnosing his left hip injury during the 2012 American League playoffs says the embattled slugger has only himself to blame.

Denise Richards caught up in Sheen's ugly custody battle

Picasso raffle rejects collector's attempt to buy 10,000 tickets

A modern art lover from Dallas tried to buy all the remaining raffle tickets for the artist's 1914 masterpiece "L'Homme au Gibus" — valued at $1 million — after reading about it on the Daily News.

Baby rape school exam question enrages South Africans

In a country that that has one of the world's highest rates of sexual violence, South Africans expressed shock this week over a drama school exam that asked 12th-graders how they would stage the rape of a baby using a loaf of bread and a broomstick.

KATHIE LEE & HODA Katy's geisha girl costume wasn't offensive... but J.Lo looked a little scary at AMAs

Newest Obamacare glitch: small biz insurance market

With the nation rushing home for Thanksgiving, the Obama administration on Wednesday quietly delayed yet another element of its landmark health care law.

President Obama proposes rules to rein in tax-exempt groups

The Obama administration proposed rules Tuesday to rein in secretive tax-exempt groups that have transformed American politics by spending heavily to influence elections.

Connecticut man arrested after asking cops to stop him from harming schoolchildren

Cops say a Fairfield man is in custody after he called police to report his plan to hurt, take hostage and otherwise traumatize local elementary school children.

Autistic New Jersey teen missing for a week found safe — in Ohio

Michael Karwan, 19, of Marlboro, was reported missing on Nov. 19 and last seen taking a bus to Port Authority in New York on Thursday.

Man plots murder, accidentally butt-dials intended victim

A car showroom boss accidentally butt-dialed a former worker just as he was ordering a hit man to assassinate him, police said.

A-ROD HITS BACK: Lawyers attack MLB commissioner Bud Selig as a coward in amended lawsuit

Alex Rodriguez's lawyers filed an amended complaint in his suit against MLB that claims Selig chose to "hide" in Milwaukee rather than testify at the scandal-stained superstar's appeal of his doping suspension.

High schooler injured during football game mouths 'I love you' from hospital bed

A California teen who was gravely injured during a football game summoned the strength to mouth the words "I love you" to friends and family from his hospital bed, where he lies in critical condition, a friend said.

EXCLUSIVE Judge rules NYPD whistleblower Adrian Schoolcraft can't be hit by countersuit from his supervisor

Deputy Inspector Steven Mauriello alleged that Schoolcraft concocted bogus complaints about wrongdoing in a Brooklyn precinct in order to ruin his boss.

Barneys puts store NYPD under surveillance amid racial profiling scandal

The NYPD is now under surveillance inside Barneys New York. The ritzy retailer released a memo to employees Tuesday detailing new security policies including maintaining video and audio surveillance of the NYPD in the store’s control room and keeping a log of detectives’ visits.

Judge approves settlement allowing merger of American Airlines, US Airways

A judge has OK'd a settlement resolving U.S. regulators' opposition to a merger between American Airlines and US Airways, allowing AMR, the bankrupt parent of American Airlines, to close a tie-up that and create world's largest carrier.

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VIDEO Jason Kidd spills soda on court to buy time... but Nets still slip to Lakers

In the end, Jason Kidd’s fizzy plot went flat. Out of timeouts and answers amid another fourth-quarter meltdown, Kidd tried something different and underhanded in the final seconds of a 99-94 loss to the Lakers - getting Tyshawn Taylor to bump him and spill his soda on the court.

Jewelry designer James de Givenchy punched NYPD cop after being Tased and Maced in NYC's Meatpacking District, police say

James de Givenchy, 50, scuffled with a cop around 2 a.m. Saturday, police said. De Givenchy, the nephew of iconic fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy, allegedly slugged the cop after they began towing his vehicle.

Dessert or doorbusters? After chowing down on turkey eager shoppers can indulge their sweet tooth or battle immense crowds to save bundles on Gray Thursday

“Gray Thursday” has stores hoping for some green and shoppers seeing red.

Ex-WNEW DJ Dave Herman appears in court to face charges in child sex case

Former WNEW-FM morning host Dave Herman will wake up behind bars on Thanksgiving. The 77-year-old DJ appeared Wednesday in Newark Federal Court, his eyes teary as he stood in a yellow prison jumpsuit.

Decomposed body found in Connecticut home filled with guns

The rotting corpse of a 57-year-old man was found inside his Connecticut home — which was filled with a cache of weapons and rigged with explosives, authorities said.

WATCH THE VIDEO Richard Simmons talks holiday turkey, sheds tears on 'Cavuto' show

Tongue piercing gives paralyzed people new way to get around

An experimental device is letting paralyzed people drive wheelchairs simply by flicking their tongue in the right direction.

Mila Kunis' man now! Boyfriend Ashton finalizes divorce with Demi

Cuomo urges unions to be 'realistic' with Bill de Blasio

ALBANY — Gov. Cuomo on Tuesday went to bat for Bill de Blasio in the mayor-elect’s upcoming battles with the city’s municipal unions.

Most young adults prefer printed books to e-readers, study finds

The age of the e-book is here, but 16- to 24-year-olds still like reading the old-fashioned way, a new study by youth marketing strategy agency Voxburner found.

Remorseful iPhone thief mails owner HANDWRITTEN 11-page list of devices' contact numbers

Zou Bin was stunned when the remorseful felon sent back the astonishing 11-page document to his Hunan home earlier this week.

... meanwhile Macauley Culkin moves on from Mila to soap star

New York state's highest court strikes down Bloomberg's stricter homeless shelter rules

The state’s highest court has delivered another legal blow to Mayor Bloomberg, striking down an effort to require homeless adults to prove they have nowhere else to go before they can get into a shelter.

Supreme Court agrees to hear cases about contraception mandate in Obamacare

The Supreme Court agreed to consider religious objections made by corporations to a provision of the 2010 federal healthcare law requiring employers to provide health insurance that covers birth control.

They're gonna need another fishing spot! Bosnian village wakes up to find huge sinkhole has swallowed its tranquil pond

Villagers in Bosnia were stunned to wake up one morning and find a giant sinkhole had swallowed up their entire pond. Citizens in Sanica were shocked two weeks ago to find nearby trees had disappeared and the water's fish had vanished — and been replaced with a 130 foot wide and 26 feet deep crater.

WATCH Toronto's crack-smoking Mayor Rob Ford slams Obamacare as 'crazy'

The crack-smoking Canadian laughed out loud about the mess President Barack Obama finds himself in.

FAIL: WHO 'typo' claims Greeks deliberately injecting HIV to collect benefit money

The World Health Organization has been forced into a humiliating retraction after it wrongly claimed cash-strapped Greeks were injecting themselves with HIV just to claim benefits.

WIFE'S BULL TWIT: Brooklyn man files suit alleging his savvy investor ex hid Twitter stock bonanza worth up to $50M from court while seeking lofty child-support

A savvy shareholder took her husband for a real twit — hiding a social media investment from him that is now worth between $10 million and $50 million, according to court papers.

WATCH Deer goes buck wild as it tears through frozen yogurt shop in N.J.

A frozen yogurt shop had to hustle out deer that crashed through a New Jersey yogurt shop last month.

The unholy dollar: Pope Francis slams 'tyranny' of markets and 'idolatry of money'

In his first major work, Pope Francis urged the Catholic Church to commit itself to fighting poverty and called on world leaders to become more concerned about the current state of society.

Justin Bieber gets cozy with blond in new music video

Ex-Pennsylvania GOP leader faces 19 charges including alleged sexual assault of unconscious victim

Robert J. Kerns, who resigned as head of the Republican Party in Montgomery County earlier this month, has been accused of rape of a substantially impaired person, sexual assault and indecent assault.

Sports

RGIII on father's locker room visit: 'Back off' my dad!

RGIII stood up for RGII on Wednesday, saying that anyone criticizing the quarterback’s father for being in the Washington Redskins locker room “needs to back off.”

Ex-Pats Hernandez takes Fifth Amendment in Florida lawsuit

Lawyers for Aaron Hernandez say their client won't answer accusations in a federal lawsuit filed by a man who says the former star NFL tight end shot him in the face outside a Miami strip club.

Knicks clipped in L.A., lose seventh straight game

Chris Paul spent the last 15 minutes with ice on his hamstring and for a moment you figured this was the break the Knicks had been waiting for. Instead, the fourth quarter proved to be another example of why the Knicks, losers of seven straight, could use a floor leader like the Clippers point guard. Mike Woodson’s team imploded in the fourth quarter, losing 93-80 and falling to 3-11 overall.

Remorseful Braun says he ‘made amends’ to urine collector

Brewers slugger Ryan Braun is talking publicly for the first time since accepting a season-ending suspension for violating Major League Baseball’s anti-drug agreement. Braun was taking part in a food drive at Miller Park on Wednesday.

Autos

Cheaper gas prices could drive holiday sales

No one begs Santa Claus for cheaper gasoline. Yet falling gas prices are shaping up as an unexpected gift for drivers - and for people on their holiday shopping lists.

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Morrissey rips Obama and 'Thankskilling' in online rant

City EMTs can be fired for drug test refusal: court

EMS workers who fail a drug test or refuse to provide a sample can be fired immediately by the Fire Commissioner without regard to any job protections in their union contract, an appellate court has ruled.

Occupy Wall Street couple can’t sue over Citibank arrest, judge says

Two Occupy Wall Street protesters can't sue the city and NYPD officers for false arrest in connection with an incident at a bank in Greenwich Village, a judge ruled Wednesday.

Grand jury declines to indict officers involved in Mohamed Bah shooting

A Manhattan grand jury has declined to indict any of the cops involved in the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Mohamed Bah, a mentally disturbed man who attacked them with a 13-inch knife, said the Manhattan District Attorney.

Court strikes down Bloomberg homeless shelter requirements

The state's highest court delivered a legal blow to Mayor Bloomberg, striking down his effort to require homeless adults to prove they have nowhere else to go before they can get into a city shelter.

'Pepper spray cop' to be questioned by civilian board: judge

Anthony Bologna, the NYPD Deputy Inspector who pepper sprayed Occupy Wall Street protesters, has lost his court bid to avoid being questioned by the Civilian Complaint Review Board about the incident.

Gun-toting thug arrested hours after Miami father makes heartbroken plea from hospital bed about 10-year-old son’s murder

Cops arrested the 19-year-old gun-toting thug they say shot a 10-year-old Miami boy during an armed robbery of a nail salon Friday. Anthawn Ragan Jr. is charged with first-degree murder with a firearm, armed robbery with a firearm, and attempted first-degree murder with a firearm, WTVJ-TV reports.

Raymond Kelly's ex-aide forced out of job: lawsuit

A former federal prosecutor who served as Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly's NYPD special counsel says she was forced out of her job by a leading security company because she stood up for an African-American colleague against racial discrimination.

Human remains found at two L.A. water treatment plants identified

The woman whose body parts were found in two Los Angeles County water treatment plans has been identified by authorities. Erin Lynn Cruz, 27, was last seen alive Oct. 23 in the La Puente area east of Los Angeles, authorities said.

Wee-hee! John Legend throws wife Chrissy Teigen a 'Super' birthday

'Fundamentalist' gay activists to blame for MSNBC ouster: Alec Baldwin

Michelle Obama tweets support for immigration activists

Michelle Obama is wading into political waters, offering her heartfelt support for immigration activists as her husband faces criticism for his lackluster performance in working toward reform. The First Lady tweeted Tuesday in support of the Fast for Families activists who have congregated in a tent near the U.S.

THE EYES HAVE IT: Woman has platinum heart surgically implanted in her EYEBALL

A New York City doctor will surgically implant a tiny piece of platinum in your eyeball for $3,000.

Supreme Court hears Obamacare arguments: What’s it all about?

The Supreme Court began hearing arguments Monday over President Obama's health care overhaul, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, derisively labeled “Obamacare'' by its opponents.

Forced swimming brings parents attempted murder charge: cops

Sports-mad parents in South Africa face prison time for attempted murder over claims they forced their daughter to swim too much.

Tenants bust into apartments after being locked out

A group of Brooklyn tenants busted back into their rent-stabilized apartments Tuesday after their landlord had locked them out and marketed their units for more money. After a series of fires forced out tenants of the six-unit building in Brownsville, landlord Yuen Ip changed the locks and ignored the city’s warnings to let them back in, said Brooklyn Legal Services attorney Adam Meyers.

'Is a little literacy too much to ask for from these motherf---ers?' Firefighters to sue city over anti-Hispanic, Muslim discrimination

Two of the city’s Bravest say they’ve been discriminated against by their fellow firefighters — one because he’s Hispanic and the other because he’s Muslim.

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Off-duty Mass. trooper admits to smoking crack before crashing into back of police car: prosecutors

An off-duty Massachusetts state trooper admitted that he smoked crack before crashing into a fellow officer’s car this week — after cops found what appeared to be track marks on the 19-year vet’s arms, authorities said.

'She wanted to get her revenge': Jodi Arias' former cellmate says convicted boyfriend killer threatened a hit on prosecutor — and questioned why the lawyer 'didn't love her'

A woman, upper left, who bunked with Jodi Arias, upper right, in prison said the convicted boyfriend killer threatened a hit on a Phoenix prosecutor, center, if she got the death penalty.

Italian Senate boots 3-time ex-Premier Berlusconi

The Italian Senate on Wednesday expelled three-time ex-Premier Silvio Berlusconi from Parliament over his tax fraud conviction, ending, for now, his two-decade legislative run but not his political career.

Snacking while driving could cost you in New Jersey

You can soon be ticketed for snacking while driving if a New Jersey law gets passed. The state Assembly is moving forward with a bill that would impose fines for “any activity not related to the safe operation of the vehicle.”

Lawyer paints Nigella Lawson as a 'habitual criminal'

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CONFIDENTI@L Iconic photographer Peter Beard recovering after stroke

Legendary photographer and writer Peter Beard has suffered a serious stroke that has left city shutterbugs shaken.

Marla Maples, Donald Trump's ex-wife, auctioning off marriage items

The sale runs Friday and Saturday at the Kaminski Auctions gallery in Beverly, Mass., and part of the proceeds will be donated to the Brain Cancer Research Institute in San Diego, Calif.

GLEEFUL: Amber Riley wins ‘Dancing with the Stars’

On a season devoid of major celebrities, "Glee's" Amber Riley stayed a step ahead of the rest of the field on "Dancing With the Stars" for most of the past 11 weeks.

Brazilian virgin tells The News she's STILL on the hunt for Mr. Right

Like a virgin, planning her very first time. Brazilian beauty Catarina Migliorini's second virginity auction thrust her back into the spotlight, so the Daily News asked her how the deal will go down. But she has as many questions as anyone crossing that threshold.

Patrick Stewart caught leaning on subway pole

New Yorkers, Patrick Stewart wants to make one thing clear: He is not a subway pole leaner.

Vonn won't let injury keep her from Olympics

Lindsey Vonn says she's still aiming to compete in Russia despite knee injury last week.

Blake’s dad undergoes unique heart procedure

Blake Lively and her family have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.

Implant may help people slim down

Scientists have created a complex circuit of genes that can be placed in the body to measure fat levels.

Huckabee’s radio show to end

The former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has become the latest radio talk show host to fail.

‘Born to Run’ manuscript on the block

Handwritten working manuscript of Bruce Springsteen’s 1975 hit will be offered at auction on Dec. 5.

'Glee' asks fans to choose 100th episode songs

The hit show is giving opportunity to select which songs are sung on the show's 100th episode. Sort of.

'Life of Pi' animal monitor resigns from AHA after exposé

Gina Johnson resigned after admitting in an email that a tiger "damn near drowned" while shooting a scene.

Not so fast, JLaw

The reigning pretty woman Julia Roberts says Lawrence is ‘too cool’ to join 'America's Sweethearts' club.

Max Martini joins ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ cast

"Captain Phillips" actor Max Martini will reportedly play bodyguard Jason Taylor.

Pinnacle rolls out Cinnabon vodka

The vodka brand is launching a new 70-proof Cinnabon vodka that tastes like the food court favorite.

PHOTOS Inside Chernobyl

Nearly 30 years after the world's worst nuclear disaster, haunting photos have emerged.

This week in NFL cheerleading

Forget the games, NFL cheerleaders gave us some of most memorable moments of Week 12.

PHOTOS Decades of turkey time

We dipped into the Daily News archive to find these great shots of Thanksgivings past.

PHOTOS Taylor jams with Bon Jovi and Prince William

The musicians rubbed elbows with royalty and even performed "Living on a Prayer."

PHOTOS Rock and roll heaven

What would various rock stars who died too young look like if they were around today?

Jimmy dons chicken suit dances with cancer patients

Jimmy Fallon is spreading holiday cheer by bringing smiles and laughter to children battling cancer.

Does Thanksgiving tryptophan really make you drowsy?

You might want to sit down for this, preferably at the dinner table, because everything you thought you knew about your Thanksgiving feast is a lie.

British tea shop unveils 'breathable' tea

The tea is supposed to deliver antioxidant properties more quickly to the bloodstream.

GoldieBlox ad removes Beastie Boys song

California toy company GoldieBlox caved to the Beastie Boys and removed the group's song from its incredibly viral video, dodging further legal drama over copyright infringement.

Lindsay Lohan shares photos of her cooking Thanksgiving treats

Lindsay Lohan has gone cold turkey from bad girl to healthy, happy holiday chef. Recovery looks good on the 27-year-old star, who posted several photos on her Instagram account showing off her handy work in the kitchen.

Send us your questions on Obamacare

The News will take questions about the Affordable Care Act from readers.

New varicose vein treatment gets approval in U.S.

Lovers of short skirts, rejoice: A new treatment for varicose veins has been approved in the U.S., its maker says.

'Fizzy' medicines may raise heart risk

Millions of patients worldwide taking effervescent, dispersible and soluble medicines have an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes because of the high salt content of such drugs, scientists said on Wednesday.

Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian inks memoir deal

Chalk up another heavy metal memoir for 2014: Anthrax founder and guitarist Scott Ian will publish an autobiography next year with Perseus Books Group, the publisher announced Tuesday.

ARE LARA LOGAN'S 60 MINUTES UP? CBS orders TV vet, producer to take leave over Benghazi report scandal

CBS has ordered "60 Minutes" correspondent Lara Logan and her producer to take a leave of absence following a critical internal review of their handling of the show's October story on the Benghazi raid.

Ciara channels Beyonce, flashes under cleavage in GQ shoot

Ciara is giving Beyonce a run for her money in a new photo spread for GQ Magazine. The "Body Party" singer mimicked Queen Bey's scantily-clad look for the February issue in a photo shoot of her own.

Mom finds dead snake's head in bag of frozen veggies

An Oregon mom had the s-s-shock of her life when she opened up a bag of frozen green beans and found a dead snake's head staring right back.

Significant other is hardest to buy for: survey

Good news for singletons: an online survey claims that for most people, shopping for their significant other's gift is the most arduous task on the holiday list.

He's out: Baldwin’s MSNBC stint ends in ugly divorce

Hit the bricks pal! In a classic chicken or the egg scenario, Alec Baldwin quit his MSNBC talk show moments before network brass fired him — or vice versa.

Vonn credits brace with saving knee, hopes to race next week

Ski racer Lindsey Vonn says the knee she injured in a Colorado training crash last week would have been damaged much more severely if she hadn’t been wearing a brace on it already.

‘Anchorman 2’ to be released in theaters two days early

Don't act like you're not impressed. The release date for the highly anticipated "Anchorman" sequel has been moved up by two days, Paramount Studios confirmed to the Daily News.

SEE IT Meet the puppy who's a dead ringer for Adolf Hitler

The adorable seven-week-old puppy looks so much like the former Nazi leader that he's even started responding to the unfortunate nickname. But his owners insist that he's a gentle and loving dog.

video Rescued dolphin thanks fishermen with dance

An adorable baby dolphin who had been trapped inside a plastic bag thanked his rescuers by performing a little dance.

SHOCK PATERNITY CLAIM: O.J. 'could be' Khloe Kardashian's biological father, ex-football player's manager says

The 29-year-old TV personality has been the center of allegations for years that Robert Kardashian is not her real father and now O.J. Simpson's manager, Norman Pardo, is reportedly claiming the former NFL player could be her dad.

George Harrison's sister cut off from estate: report

George Harrison’s sister doesn’t have any help from her friends — or family.

Nicky Hilton ex's swindler may go to jail in days

Renata Shamrakova could be locked up as soon as her next court date.

Joan Rivers offends EVERYONE while defending Baldwin

Don't worry, Alec Baldwin: Joan River's got your back. In a clip taken by TMZ, the 8-year-old comedienne defended Baldwin for the recent homophobic tirade that led to severing ties with MSNBC.

Prince William meets with Taylor Swift meets in London

Taylor Swift, Jon Bon Jovi and Michelle Dockery rubbed shoulders with Prince William at the Winter Whites Gala in London on Nov. 26, 2013.

Miley Cyrus shows off skimpy outfit, rap skills in new video

Miley Cyrus is rapping again. The pop star is featured in the new will.i.am song "Feelin' Myself," and she's definitely appreciating herself. Cyrus is dressed in a leather bra and panties and rhymes about popping molly in the club.

Woman makes second attempt to auction off her virginity

Her body is back on the market — not exactly virgin territory.

'I felt a great warmth': Disfigured man covered in boils speaks out about the loving embrace from the pope

When Vinicio Riva traveled to Vatican City in early November, he expected the same hostile treatment he’s gotten his entire life. But instead, the Pope hugged him tightly.

Big Cat Week stars animal fan Betty White

Betty White is a featured host in Nat Geo Wild’s annual Big Cat Week, which launches Friday.

TV REVIEW ‘Listening Is an Act of Love: A Storycorps Special'

Whimsical POV documentary is one of the great inspirations of the last 10 years.

Longtime 'Superman' illustrator dies

During Al Plastino's long career, he drew Superman, Batman, and Captain America.

Battle of the Thanksgivukkah ballads

If music is the food of love, we’ll all be stuffed this Thanksgivukkah.

'Hunger Games' training outfits sold online

You can now channel your inner Katniss Everdeen while exercising — and you don't need a bow and arrow.

Oldest book in U.S. sells for record $14.2M

A tiny book of psalms from 1640 has sold in NYC, setting an auction record for a printed book.

Tiffany's profits shine

Turns out Rihanna’s not the only fan of yellow diamonds.

Beauty deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Now's the time to stock up on your favorite makeup and hair products.

Jazz drummer Chico Hamilton dead

The influential jazz drummer and bandleader, an architect of the West Coast cool jazz style, was 92.

Browns sign trick-shot QB Tanney

The Cleveland Browns are hoping their latest personnel move does the trick.

Kanye gushes over Kim K.

In an interview with Hot 97, Kanye West said Kim's the 'most beautiful woman of all time.'

PHOTOS Red carpet looks from the American Music Awards

See who hit a high note on the red carpet — and who should consider hiring a stylist next time.

Frankie Muniz suffers ANOTHER stroke

The ex-"Malcolm in the Middle" star revealed he had his second stroke in the space of a year.

Motorola’s cheap smartphone set for early release

Motorola will start selling a less expensive smartphone in the U.S. more than a month ahead of schedule.

PHOTOS Inside the Sandy Hook shooter's lair

Chilling photos give an inside look into Adam Lanza's bedroom.

'Thrones' scribe visits ‘Rings’ set

Fantasy fiction worlds collided as George R.R. Martin took a tour of the New Zealand “Lord of the Rings” set.

photos Gwen Stefani shows off her baby bump

Baby bumps never go out of style among the celebrity set. See which stars are expecting and who's showing off the bump.

PHOTOS They're en fuego!

Sizzling Spanish firefighters strip down for sexy calendar shoot to benefit Madrid Food Bank.

'12 Years a Slave' leads ISA nods

The antebellum-era drama leads the Independent Spirit Award nominations, with seven.

Women regret sex more than men: study

While women are more likely to regret casual sex, a man's only regret is not doing it more.

PHOTOS Ready for takeoff?

See how you can stay chic at the airport while waiting to catch a flight.

'Kirstie' brings Kirstie Alley back to sitcoms

Alley says she always wanted to play a diva who lives large in “a great brownstone.”

Guess which fiftysomethings made People's 'sexiest' list

When you think of New York governors, “sexy” doesn’t come to mind. But Albany is heating up — Gov. Andrew Cuomo has made the senior section of People magazine’s “Sexiest Men Alive” list for the second time.

First bookless library opens in San Antonio

“A library without books” would have been a punchline two decades ago, but that’s exactly the description of a new local branch in San Antonio, Texas.

‘Game of Thrones’ star mulls retirement from acting

The actor who plays King Joffrey is ready to abdicate the Iron Throne.

Avoid these celeb diets

Diets involving gulping air, nixing gluten and replacing meals with booze are the worst of the worst.

NFL star battles severe food allergies

A bowl of seafood gumbo nearly took down Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson in 2012.

Aiden Turner reportedly arrested for domestic violence

Aiden Turner was arrested for allegedly busting his girlfriend's eye with the remote control, reports TMZ.

Key characters dropping like flies

For whatever reason, prime-time TV erased a startling number of entrenched characters in the last 10 days.

Social media blocks sex: study

Research finds Facebook and Twitter may be altering the sex habits, and not for the better.

Alexa Chung is the new face of Longchamp

The British model, TV host and girl-about-town has signed up as the face of Longchamp's Spring 2014 campaign.

Madonna in Haiti to support ex Sean Penn

Madonna is in Haiti to visit humanitarian projects that ex-husband Sean Penn has been overseeing.

World's first leather wallet with GPS just in time for holidays

Just in time for gift-giving, a tech-savvy 20-year-old’s clever invention will hit the shelves: the wallet you’ll never lose.

Bidding starts at $90K for charity lunch, luxury seat with Yanks' Jeter

Wondering what to get the Yankee fan in your life who already has everything?

So much funnakah to celebrate Thanksgivukkah!

From the Menurkey and beyond, new ways to celebrate the once-in-a-lifetime holiday combo.

Miley Cyrus receives motorcycle as birthday gift from Billy Ray Cyrus

Happy vroom, vroom birthday, Miley! The pop star's country crooner papa, Billy Ray Cyrus, gifted his daughter with what every wild 21-year-old young woman needs … a motorcycle.

Kaley Cuoco, Ryan Sweeting to wed on New Year's Eve

Kaley Cuoco and fiancé Ryan Sweeting are set to start 2014 off with a bang.

Did Angie buy Brad a heart-shaped island for his birthday?

The actress reportedly shelled out $20 million for the grand gift.

Olympic skier Bode Miller loses child custody battle

The gold medalist appeared in Manhattan Family Court.

Chris Brown returns to rehab, set to fight assault charge

Brown plans to fight the charge he assaulted a man in Washington D.C. on Jan. 8.

Katy Perry's geisha turn at AMAs blasted as racist

Perry dressed as a geisha to belt out her latest single "Unconditionally."

‘Maltese Falcon’ figurine fetches $4M

The 45-pound statuette fetched a huge amount from a person who placed a bid over the phone.

PHOTOS Fresh-faced Tara Reid makes waves in Miami

These stars love flaunting their picture-perfect beach bodies.

PHOTOS FACE TO FACE: The world's most mesmerizing photos

Striking images taken by photographers around the globe.

PHOTOS Lady Gaga at AMAs roars in revealing nude bodysuit

Check out the stars who are putting their business out there in nude bodysuits.

PHOTOS World's most hilarious mug shots

You don't need to be a celebrity for your mug shot to be newsworthy.

SPOILER ALERT 'Family Guy' shocks fans with death of major character

Warning: Spoiler alert for Sunday night's "Family Guy."

One year later, Christina Aguilera stuns on red carpet

Christina Aguilera looked simply stunning on the American Music Awards red carpet.

MOVIE REVIEW 'Black Nativity'

Faith and music claim the spotlight in the spiritual drama starring Angela Bassett and Forest Whitaker.

Kendall Jenner talks Harry Styles date: 'We're friends'

The reality star and model maintains that she’s still single.

National Dog Show backs therapy program on NBC

The show will be promoting the therapy dog program, which is tied to the Angel on a Leash.

MOVIE REVIEW 'Frozen'

While the movie is loosely inspired by a Hans Christian Andersen story, these royal damsels represent a step forward.

PHOTOS J.Lo at the AMAs: All her dazzling costume changes

Check out her sexiest (and most controversial) looks through the years.

Katie Couric to anchor Yahoo’s video news coverage

Couric will anchor an expansion of the Internet company’s video news coverage.

Brittany Murphy’s mom disputes ‘absurd’ claim that actress was poisoned

She's refuting claims by Murphy's father.

Christina Aguilera stuns on red carpet at the AMAs

She received criticism for choosing unflattering outfits for her fuller figure at last year's show.

Beastie Boys fire back at GoldieBlox over use of ‘Girls’

They want the toys' video to stop using their iconic 1986 song.

Angelina Jolie spends time with twins amid 'Unbroken' shoots

The 38-year-old actress was spotted with her five-year-old twins Saturday.

SPOILER ALERT 'The Mentalist' wraps up Red John saga

One of the longest-running story arcs on prime-time ended like a 1970s-style vigilante vengeance movie.

Francesca Eastwood annulling marriage to Jonah Hill's brother: report

The reality starlet is apparently regretting the quickie Las Vegas wedding.

Rihanna turns heads in doobie wrap at the AMAs

The "Umbrella" singer’s wrapped hair has sparked memes and jokes.

PHOTOS French fans brawl at soccer match

Cops break out the pepper spray as visiting fans tear seats apart and toss them at home supporters Sunday.

EXCLUSIVE Bono, Chris Martin, others raise $26M at auction to fight disease

The season of giving got an early start Saturday night.

PHOTOS Mount Etna erupts in Sicily

Europe's most active volcano is erupting in Sicily, spewing ash on nearby towns.

MUSIC REVIEW One Direction gets older, edgier in new album

The twinkle-eyed boy band finally tries to go all the way.

Jessica Simpson hits red carpet with family

The 33-year-old singer was joined by her fiancé, Eric Johnson, and their adorable kids.

‘Catching Fire’ burns out box office competition with $307.7 million

"The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" blazed straight to the top of weekend movie charts, setting a U.S. and Canadian record for November ticket sales and hauling in a huge $307.7 million around the world.

Kate Upton poses bareback on Malibu beach

Upton sure looked sexy posing on horseback at the beach on Saturday.

SEE IT Lady Gaga channels Donatella in Versace

Gaga has taken on a striking resemblance to her friend Donatella Versace in an ad.

Giada De Laurentiis nearly faints after slicing finger on live TV

The Food Network star says she's fine.

Essential tips for eating healthy on a budget

Here's the truth behind the lies about healthy eating and what it will cost you.

A Laker for life: Kobe gets 2-year extension

The deal will reportedly ensure Bryant, 35, will still be the league's highest-paid player.

REVIEW 'X-Men' enemies now best buds on Broadway

Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen lend their considerable acting chops to two plays.

FDA orders 23andMe to halt sales of DNA test kits

The FDA says the company has failed to show that the technology is supported by science.

How to indulge, but stay healthy on holiday

This holiday brings stress, unwanted pounds and feeling run down and sluggish.

H&M: 'Living wage' for textile workers by 2018

The chain has been fighting to raise minimum wage in countries like Bangladesh and Cambodia.

Back on the market: Brooke Hogan ends engagement from Dallas Cowboy

Brooke Hogan has called off her engagement to Dallas Cowboy Phil Costa.

Mick Jagger to be a great-grandfather

His daughter Jade said her 21-year-old daughter, Assisi, expects to give birth in several months.

Poetry breaks through fog for some Alzheimer's sufferers

The rhythm and pace of well-known verse can act as a trigger.

Michelle Obama gets festive for the holidays

The sounds of Christmas in the White House mean James Taylor, Mariah Carey and Nat King Cole.

Former Man U captain Bill Foulkes dead at 81

Bill Foulkes survived the Munich air disaster in 1958.

Mulberry cancels London Fashion Week show

The British brand is still searching for a new creative director.

Josh Hutcherson falls short as ‘SNL’ host

Josh Hutcherson tried his best to set the stage ablaze on "Saturday Night Live" Nov. 23. Fresh off "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" opening night Friday, the 21-year-old actor spoofed the action sequel with the help of "SNL's" cast.

Naomie Harris finds her voice as Winnie in 'Mandela'

Naomie Harris is no stranger to playing tough women.

Elizabeth Olsen promises shocks in 'Oldboy' thriller

Even Elizabeth Olsen is shaken by her new film.

'The Voice' pits N.J. friends at odds

When New Jersey teen Caroline Pennell flew out to California to audition for “The Voice,” she got a sixth sense about another girl on the same crowded flight.

'Angel' Candice sizzles in the sand at St. Bart's

Have you ever wondered what heaven looks like? Well, we're pretty sure this comes close -- the Victoria's Secret Angels landed on the beaches of St. Barts doing what they do best.

James Brolin does a lighter turn in 'Christmas With Tucker'

Let there be light. While no one is going to argue that Hallmark’s new holiday film “Christmas with Tucker” is on the same level as “The Sopranos,” “The Wire” or “Breaking Bad,” it’s at least comforting to know there is a still a huge appetite for programming that doesn’t involve cold-blooded murder, selling drugs to children or leaving family members in shallow graves.

'Princesses Behaving Badly' tells of wayward royalty

Snow White, they’re not. In the new book “Princesses Behaving Badly: Real Stories From History — Without the Fairy-Tale Endings,” journalist Linda Rodriguez McRobbie takes on the Disney myth of the girl in the gown who always finds her happily-ever-after.

PHOTOS Artist 're-sculpts' personal space with strangers on NYC subway

Performance artist and sculptor George Ferrandi embarked on a quite unusual project.

See Cyrus' craziest moments as the pop princess celebrates her 21st birthday

Miley Cyrus complains about the paparazzi, and yet with each passing day, she's spotted out and about flaunting her body in outfits that just scream "look at me!" From short shorts to see-through tops to the debut of her radically shorn 'do, take a look at the singer/actress' most attention-grabbing moments.

PHOTOS Giant Letdown! 'Boys beat Big Blue to end G-Men's streak

Tony Romo led the Cowboys down field to set up a game-winning field goal by Dan Bailey as time expired to lead to Cowboys to a 24-21 victory over the Giants.

Murdoch ex Deng possibly cheated with Tony Blair

Is Wendi Deng getting too close to ex-British PM Tony Blair the reason for Murdoch's icy turn?

Book review: 'The Gods of Guilt'

Five novels into Michael Connelly's Mickey Haller saga, with the new book, “The Gods of Guilt,” it’s fair to ask how the series is working out. The answer is, really, really well.

exclusive Adam Sandler recruits man on street for role in new flick

Adam Sandler just gave one New Yorker his 15 minutes of fame.

The National Dog show returning to NBC on Thanksgiving

If recent history serves as an accurate guideline, some 20 million Americans will watch the National Dog Show Thursday. Okay, the title sounds a little self-glorifying.

Miley 'really shaken up' after birthday eve burglary

It's not a very happy birthday for Miley Cyrus. The pop star turned 21-years-old on Saturday and instead of happily ringing in her milestone year, she was the victim of a burglary on Friday, Us Weekly reported.

Lady Gaga dishes on her 'weirdo' boyfriend

So that's why they get along. Lady Gaga opened up to Ellen DeGeneres about her relationship with "Chicago Fire" star Taylor Kinney on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." "He's a hidden weirdo," the 27-year-old pop star said.

Whitney Port shows off engagement ring

Can you stand the glare? Stars show us their blinding bling.

Beckham's clothes sell for 3 times the price on eBay — aiding typhoon victims

Celebrities like Victoria Beckham and Kim Kardashian are cleaning out their closets for a cause.

Bieber jumps off a cliff and hangs with mystery gal in Hawaii

These stars love flaunting their picture-perfect beach bodies almost as much as they love getting all dressed up for the red carpet ...

Holiday gift guide 2013: Stocking stuffers

When it comes to holiday gift giving, bigger isn't always better. These stocking stuffers will absolutely delight ...

Holiday gift guide 2013: Last minute gift ideas

Need a present in a pinch? Don't worry. Use our guide to find the perfect last minute gift for anyone on your list.

Holiday gift guide 2013: Top picks for TV lovers

It doesn't matter what your favorite show is -- we've got you covered when it comes to picking out great holiday gifts.

Holiday gift guide 2013: Hottest toys for kids

From classic toys to sleek gadgets, we've rounded up the best kid-friendly presents sure to delight come Christmas morning ...

Holiday gift guide 2013: Best beauty picks

From pretty perfumes to holiday makeup picks she'll love, these presents are perfect for every beauty buff ...

Holiday gift guide 2013: Gifts for movie lovers

Film buffs will go wild for these presents.

Holiday gift guide for book lovers

Be daringly retro this year. Give one of these delightful coffeetable tomes as a gift.

Holiday gift guide 2013: Gifts for the home

Deck the halls with these great holiday home finds ...

Holiday gift guide 2013: Gifts for foodies

We've rounded up the best gifts for all the food lovers in your life ...

Black Friday holiday gift guide

Savvy shoppers need a game plan, and we've got Black Friday in the bag. Spend some time with our guide to pick your presents, map your route and bookmark your favorite websites to charge ahead of the pack.

Hollywood hair chameleons

Some are hitting the (dye) bottle, others are chopping it off. It's hard to keep up in Hollywood, where stars seem to sport a different hairstyle every day of the week. From tiny trims to full blown hair transformations, check out the range of looks for these celebrity hair chameleons ...

Taylor Swift meets Prince William

Taylor Swift and Jon Bon Jovi rubbed shoulders with Prince William at the Winter Whites Gala in London on Nov. 26, 2013.

Sports

Man U routs Leverkusen 5-0 in Champions League

Manchester United routed Bayer Leverkusen 5-0 on Wednesday to cruise into the knockout stage of the Champions League. Wayne Rooney did not score but played a role in four of United’s goals.

Star freshmen steal the spotlight in Preaseason NIT at Garden

Arizona star freshman Aaron Gordon gets to live out a dream on Wednesday. He grew up in Northern California, has played in exotic places as part of national teams and traveling teams. But one place he's always wanted to go is Madison Square Garden.

Flacco says wildcat makes Ravens a 'high school' team

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is not a fan of his team’s use of the wildcat formation, saying “it makes you look like a high school offense.” In an effort to enhance their running attack in Sunday’s game against the New York Jets, the Ravens employed backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor in the wildcat.

NHL strikes $5.2B Canadian TV deal

The NHL has struck a 12-year, $5.2 billion agreement with Rogers Communications for all of the league's Canadian broadcast and multimedia rights.

Seattle's 'Legion of Boom' busted for drugs

A second member of Seattle’s “Legion of Boom” has been busted.A day after Seahawks defensive back Walter Thurmond was suspended four games for violation of the NFL’s substance abuse policy, cornerback Brandon Browner is facing a season ban for violating the same policy, according to multiple reports on Monday.

Arsenal's Bendtner arrested for causing criminal damage

Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner has been given a formal warning by police after being arrested for causing criminal damage at his apartment outside London.

Vikings release CB Jefferson over domestic assault arrest

The Minnesota Vikings have released cornerback A.J. Jefferson after he was arrested and jailed on a domestic assault complaint. The move was made on Monday. According to Hennepin County records, the 25-year-old Jefferson was being held without bail.

Madden: Baseball would be better off if they all could be like Mike

All you needed to know about the measure of the man who was Michael Weiner was to look around the packed, SRO Robert Schoem’s Menorah Chapel in Paramus, N.J., Sunday at the diverse gathering of baseball dignitaries who came from all over the country to say goodbye to the executive director of the Players’ Association, who died at 51 on Thursday after a nearly 15-month battle with brain cancer.

Northern Illinois out to bust BCS

Northern Illinois moved ahead of Fresno State in the BCS standings and up to No. 14 as the Huskies and Bulldogs jockey to be the last BCS buster. NIU jumped two spots Sunday and Fresno State slipped one to 16th.

Chiefs shocked by Chargers for 2nd straight loss

Philip Rivers threw for 392 yards and three touchdowns, the final one a 26-yarder to Seyi Ajirotutu with 24 seconds remaining, to give San Diego a 41-38 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday and end the Chargers’ three-game losing streak.

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Happy Thanksgiving! Check out the wildest Turkey Day celebrations throughout the decades

It's that time of year again! Turkey Day is finally upon us, but before we stop to give thanks, we dipped into the Daily News archive to find these great shots of Thanksgivings past. read full story »

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	*Lynn Swann*
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