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'FERGUSON IS EVERYWHERE': Thousands of protesters shut down West Side Highway, Brooklyn Bridge and Lincoln Tunnel after grand jury fails to indict NYPD 'chokehold' cop — SEE THE VIDEO

Demonstrators staged 'die-ins' in Grand Central Terminal and outside Radio City Music Hall during the Wednesday evening rush to highlight the death of Eric Garner, who was choked July 17 during an NYPD arrest. Riot gear-clad NYPD officers were out in force blocking demonstrators from storming bridges and tunnels, 10 days after Ferguson protests shut down key arteries. read full story »

EDITOR'S PICKS

Barkley: 'Ridiculous' to say white cops are killing blacks, Garner death was not a 'homicide'

“I don’t think that was a homicide. I think the cops were trying to arrest him and they got a little aggressive,” Charles Barkley said of the July arrest that led to Garner’s death.

Penn State sends Jerry Sandusky letter asking to renew his season tickets: report

Penn State sent a letter to Jerry Sandusky, the currently incarcerated convicted child abuser, asking him to renew season his tickets.

Mariah culpa! Singer says she’s sorry for missing tree lighting

There’s one star bigger than the one that shines atop the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree – and that’s Mariah Carey.

Mike Nichols’ will splits his estate between widow Diane Sawyer and his 3 kids

The legendary filmmaker died Nov. 19 of an apparent heart attack. Nichols, 83, also left a painting to his son, Max.

SHHHHH! Hillary Clinton, President Obama quietly meet in Oval Office

One of America's most curious twosomes met again Wednesday: President Obama and Hillary Clinton

Herman Badillo, first Puerto Rican born congressman, dead at 85

Herman Badillo, a trailblazer in New York and American politics, died Wednesday at a Manhattan hospital.

Teresa Giudice suing her lawyer for $5M over jail time

“Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Teresa Giudice is suing ex-attorney for $5 million, claiming he is the reason she’s going to jail.

Ex-N.Y. Islanders co-owner gets 10 years in prison

Paul Greenwood defrauded investors out of $554 million. He spent the money on collectible teddy bears and a horse farm once owned by Paul Newman.

Meryl Streep: Gwyneth saved my Thanksgiving

It's Gwyneth Paltrow to the rescue!

Movember donations pile up a 'stache' of cash

Call it Movember rain: The donations keep pouring in.

Gloria Allred: Bill Cosby should face alleged rape victims in court

Gloria Allred held a press conference on Wednesday with three alleged victims of Bill Cosby's abuse, including two new accusers.

Model claims he helped friend escape Cosby’s apt.

A male model saved his female friend from a disastrous 1984 night with Bill Cosby when, he claimed, he found her incoherent and "messed up" inside the star's Manhattan brownstone.

Grand Slam! Contested Denny's set to open in East New York with Rev. Al's blessing

A rep from Sharpton’s National Action Network said the outspoken man of the cloth is expected to attend the grand opening for the casual din

Kelly Rowland’s mom dies at 66 — just days before birthday

The singer announced in a statement that Doris Rowland Garrison died Tuesday in Atlanta at age 66 — days before her birthday on Saturday.

Nicki Minaj raps about losing a child as a teen in new song

In her newly released single "All Things Go," Nicki Minaj discusses something more personal -- the loss of a child.

Jimmy Fallon, wife welcome baby girl Frances Cole

Jimmy Fallon and his wife Nancy announced Wednesday that they have welcomed their second child, a daughter named Frances Cole.

George W. Bush to keynote Yeshiva U. Hanukkah gala

The closed-press event, which marks the celebration known as the Festival of Lights, marks the 43rd President's first appearance at Yeshiva.

Snooki’s husband Jionni LaValle pleads guilty to DUI

Jionni LaValle had his license suspended for 90 days and was ordered to complete 12 hours of drug and alcohol classes.

WATCH 'Terminator: Genisys' motion poster, teaser released

Fans in this era who are eagerly awaiting the "Terminator: Genisys" reboot have gotten the one-two punch of a motion poster and a teaser.

Honda to expand air bag recall nationwide

Under pressure from federal regulators, Honda said Wednesday that it is expanding a recall of driver’s side air bags to all 50 states.

‘Gangnam Style’ breaks YouTube's view counter with 2 BILLION hits and counting

Due to the overwhelming amount of views his 2012 "Gangnam Style" hit received on YouTube, they had to expand their view counter.

WATCH Jane Krakowski 'leaks' audition for ‘Peter Pan Live!’

Jane Krakowski stars in a Funny or Die video that purports to be a "leaked" clip of her audition for “Peter Pan Live!”

Herman Badillo, first Puerto Rico-born U.S. congressman, dies at 85

Herman Badillo, the nation’s first Puerto Rican congressman and a four-time candidate for mayor, has died. He was 85.

First Lady Chirlane McCray in sling after birthday injuries

McCray turned 60 on Saturday, a milestone that she celebrated with family and a friendly game of soccer that unfortunately ended with her injuring her wrist.

Grand Slam! Contested Denny's gets Al Sharpton's blessing

A rep from Sharpton’s National Action Network said the outspoken man of the cloth is expected to attend the grand opening for the casual din

OPINION Why Leto will make an excellent Joker in ‘Suicide Squad’

It's not a prank: Jared Leto has indeed been cast as the Joker in the upcoming super-villain team-up flick, "Suicide Squad."

'Frozen Fever' short heading to theaters in March

It's not the sequel that Idina Menzel hinted, but the news is the next best thing for "Frozen" fans.

Sony Pictures debunks claim that North Korea behind hacking

Sony Pictures has debunked Re/code’s article that claimed North Korea was the source behind a major cyber-attack that compromised unreleased films and sensitive company information.

SECOND SPIN 2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe is a modern reincarnation of Cadillac’s past

With the 2015 ATS Coupe, Cadillac has taken major steps in turning around its stodgy image. We took a second spin to see how they've done.

Shriver is ‘happy’ for son Patrick Schwarzenegger is dating Miley Cyrus: report

Miley Cyrus has passed the mom test.

Irish thieves steal more than $1M of whiskey and gin

Authorities in Ireland are searching for up to five brazen robbers that stole $1.5 million worth of whiskey and gin at a Dublin factory.

Male circumcision benefits outweigh risks: CDC

The benefits of male circumcision outweigh the risks, according a long awaited draft of federal guidelines from U.S. health officials released on Tuesday, which indicate that scientific evidence supports recommending the procedure.

Nebraska professor stumbles upon 'new' Walt Whitman poem

A University of Nebraska professor discovers 'new' poem by Walt Whitman.

Idris Elba, soccer stars team up for Ebola campaign

British actor Idris Elba and a host of international soccer stars launched a public awareness campaign on Wednesday to help halt West Africa's Ebola epidemic and recognize the health workers fighting the deadly disease.

Steve-O cited for ‘Sea World Sucks’ freeway sign prank

Steve-O has been cited for altering a San Diego freeway sign in a protest against SeaWorld, but he won’t face criminal charges.

Talk the talk: Stephen Hawking's speech software goes open source

The technology, developed by Intel, will help others with disabilities have a voice.

Create your own holiday wish list this season

Time was, Santa was the only one who made a list — but now people are doing it for themselves.

FDA changes labeling for drugs used in pregnancy, lactation

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration changed the rules on how certain drugs and biologics used in pregnancy and breastfeeding are labeled.

LITTLE DOG! BIG BARK! Tiny Chihuahua scares 105-pound Great Dane into corner

The saying, 'It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog,' has never been more true than in this video.

HOTTEST GALLERIES

'Blurred Lines' model stuns in sexy lingerie shoot

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Angels sizzle at Victoria's Secret Fashion Show after party

After the show, it's the after party! The Angels slipped into their sexiest nighttime looks to celebrate the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at a black and white themed after party in London, England on Dec. 2, 2014.

Whose celebrity's mom is that? You'll never guess her age!

If you thought Jada Pinkett Smith had a rockin' body, wait until you get a look at her mom!

Is Heidi Klum too old for this itsy-bitsy polka-dot bikini?

Should Heidi Klum say “auf wiedersehen” to showing skin?

Angels hit the 2014 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show runway

It's the most wonderful time of the year! The Angels hit the runway for the highly anticipated annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on Dec. 2, 2014 in London.

Backstage pass: See how the Angels prepared for 2014 Fashion Show

Ever wonder how all the Angels manage to look so heavenly? Get a sneak peek of all the primping and polishing that goes on backstage at the 2014 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show held on Dec. 2, 2014 in London.

‘He’s a monster’: Janice Dickinson cries about Bill Cosby in interview

He was America's favorite TV Dad but now people are changing their tune as more sexual assault allegations shed light on the actors past.

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Stars flock to World AIDS Day (RED) Concert in Times Square

Kanye West, Carrie Underwood, Chris Martin, Bruce Springsteen, and "U2 Minus 1" took the stage on Dec. 1, 2014 in Time Square, New York for the World AIDS Day (RED) Concert.

Madonna poses topless for Interview Magazine

These stars make 40 (and even 60!) look like the new 20. Check out who's been drinking from Hollywood's fountain of youth.

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1. 1 VIDEO: Man dies after NYPD cop puts him in chokehold
2. 2 NYPD cop in Eric Garner chokehold death not indicted
3. 3 Chris Rock on Hollywood: ‘It’s a white industry’
4. 4 Protests after grand jury fails to indict NYPD cop
5. 5 Wife of man who filmed Eric Garner chokehold busted
6. 6 Mariah Carey irks NBC by skipping Christmas tree taping
7. 7 NFL player posts bizarre photo on Instagram of Malia Obama
8. 8 Mariah Carey a no-show at NBC's tree lighting taping
9. 9 Editorial: Eric Garner decision gross miscarriage of justice
10. 10 Barkley: 'Ridiculous' to say white cops are killing blacks

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EDITORIALS & OPINION

Ron Howell: Garner case is worse than Ferguson

As we await the Staten Island grand jury’s decision about whether or not to charge NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo for choking Eric Garner to d

Bill Hammond: Another dishonest attack on charters

Despite their documented success in educating underserved kids — or, more likely, because of that success — New York’s charter schools come

Editorial: City's libraries, Google to launch new internet access program

Thanks to their public libraries, private donors and a scrappy little company called Google, thousands of working-class and poor New Yorkers

Editorial: A sin of ommission by the Commission on Judicial Nomination

A special screening commission has given Gov. Cuomo the names of seven lawyers for possible appointment to the state’s highest court. As dic

Editorial: SUNY's sex-assault standard falls short of justice

The yes-means-yes standard now governs sexual relations on the sprawling campuses of the State University of New York.

Columnists

Denis Hamill

Eric Garner case is a judicial disgrace as Officer Daniel Pantaleo walks away a free man after choking unarmed man to death

Pete Donohue

DONOHUE: Staten Island politicians wrong on MTA plans that could boost Verrazano toll

Don Kaplan

Matthew Weiner is angry that the actors on 'Mad Men' have not won Emmys

Kathie Lee and Hoda

Heidi Klum rocks her bikini bod and Madonna takes it off for Interview magazine

Mike Lupica

Lupica: Grand jury should have indicted NYPD cop for chokehold death of Eric Garner

Juan Gonzalez

Gonzalez: Few played as big a role in community as Herman Badillo

Linda Stasi

Stasi: Don’t let Mayor de Blasio’s proposed horse carriage ban fool you

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REVIEWS

ONE STAR: 'Murder of a Cat' tries to hard

This is a perfect example of the kind of indie movie J.K. Simmons will hopefully never have to do again if he wins an Oscar for “Whiplash.”

TWO STARS: ‘Dying of the Light’ is lackluster

In the low-key but mildly absorbing “Light,” Cage comes close to making it work.

THREE STARS: 'Still Alice' is earnest portrayal of woman with Alzheimer's

Moore’s deeply empathetic performance grounds this straightforward drama about a woman undone by a trick of fate (or at least genetics).

THREE STARS: Reese Witherspoon is not wild enough in 'Wild'

Reese Witherspoon should have embraced risk in her new movie, "Wild."

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'The time for remorse was when my husband was yelling to breathe!' Eric Garner's widow shouts HELL NO! in response chokehold cop's condolences

Eric Garner's widow said she wouldn't accept the condolences from NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo after killing her husband.

THE NEWS SAYS: The Eric Garner 'chokehold' decision has the earmarks of a gross miscarriage of justice

THE DAY ERIC GARNER DIED S.I. man dies after NYPD cop puts him in chokehold — WATCH AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELF

“I can’t breathe! I can’t breathe!” Eric Garner, 43, repeatedly screamed after at least five NYPD officers took him down when he balked at being handcuffed.

AL SHARPTON: It's time for the federal government to sit down and finally create a fair justice system for us

In this guest column, the Rev. Al Sharpton calls for the federal government to create a fair justice system.

Internet explodes in anger, gives birth to the hashtag #CrimingWhileWhite

The Internet’s moral outrage meter tipped, overturned and burst into flames late Wednesday, creating the hashtag #CrimingWhileWhite.

Protests, marches and 'die-ins' erupt after grand jury's decision not to indict chokehold cop Daniel Pantaleo in death of Eric Garner

Although stark video failed to sway a grand jury to indict a cop in the chokehold homicide of Eric Garner, it captured the shock and rage We

De Blasio says he worries for son Dante after grand jury declines to indict cop in Eric Garner death

Mayor de Blasio spoke in personal terms Wednesday about the chokehold death of a black Staten Island man at the hands of a white cop.

After deaths of Clifford Glover, Michael Brown, Eric Garner at hands of police, we must be committed to change at all levels of our society

Over 40 years later, these emotions have been reignited, with the Staten Island grand jury decision not to move forward and to end all furth

'Wow! 35,000 cops just got b--ch slapped': PoliceOne blog trashes de Blasio's reaction statement to ruling

Lupica: Shame on the S.I. grand jury for not indicting NYPD cop for chokehold death of Eric Garner

Staten Island District Attorney Daniel Donovan said the grand jury in New York is not an agent of the prosecutor or police. But it sure looks that way.

Hamill: Decision not to indict cop in Eric Garner death a complete disgrace

This case is now as dead as the victim.

Judge will decide on whether to release parts of grand jury probe into chokehold death of Eric Garner

A judge will decide on whether to release parts of the grand jury probe of Eric Garner’s chokehold death.

OPINION Harry Siegel: When men are treated like pieces of meat by cops and medics, trust erodes

It’s the second Eric Garner video that made me cry. Not the one where he's being choked, but the one where he's unconscious and ignored

Expert: Pantaleo's remorse likely compelled grand jury not to indict him in chokehold death of Eric Garner

With these powerful words, he was expressing remorse about Eric Garner’s death and was simultaneously acknowledging that this was a botched

PHOTOS The Eric Garner protests in NYC resulted in the shut down of the Brooklyn Bridge and West Side Highway

Following the Ferguson verdict and protests, thousands are gathering again after a New York grand jury decided not to indict the police officer who used a fatal chokehold on Eric Garner on July 17, 2014 in Staten Island, N.Y.

BRAMHALL'S WORLD: The justice system has failed our society once again

Check out all of Bramhall's editorial cartoons for December 2014.

IN OTHER NEWS 'Darren Wilson is a pig': NY Jets Sheldon Richardson, a St. Louis native who for University of Missouri, rips ex-Ferguson cop who took the life of Michael Brown

Sheldon Richardson’s visceral reaction to a Missouri grand jury’s decision not to indict ex-Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown is raw and real.

JOY AND PAIN: B’klyn father buries daughter, 10, killed in car accident as wife recovers from C-section — along with baby girl

A driver (right) struck the pregnant mother and her doomed daughter at 9 p.m. Tuesday as they crossed 60th St., between 17th Ave. and 18th Ave., sources said. At left, Yakov Mordechai Friedman mourns his daughter Blimi.

Pennsylvania man busted for impersonating Army Ranger at mall might face federal charges

The man busted for impersonating an Army Ranger at the Oxford Valley mall in Langhorne, Pa. on Black Friday might face federal charges for violating the Stolen Valor Act of 2013.

Portland cop wanted to bring crying 12-year-old Ferguson protester 'back to kid level' with hug

Devonte Hart looked up at Portland police Officer Bret Barnum with “big, wide eyes” and dived in for a hug.

TWO WAY STREET: Mexican cartels reverse direction, smuggle U.S. pot into Mexico

The DEA says legalizing pot in American states has led to smuggling grass into Mexico. The marijuana headed across the border is the best of the crop.

BRUCE ALMIGHTY! Jenner sports odd manicure, bling & ponytail on coffee run

Son of Vinnie ‘Gorgeous’ Basciano gets two years for marijuana trafficking

Vincent Basciano Jr. joins his two brothers and father in the slammer. He was part of a pot hustling operation that sold roughly two pounds a week to 350 regular customers.

Ex-Cake drummer gets 15 years in prison for molesting a 3-year-old girl during past Thanksgiving party

Peter McNeal, who drummed for the Sacramento rockers from 2001 to 2004, was handed the 15-to-life sentence and ordered to register as a sex offender for life.

Lupica: NY Giants fall from Super Bowl champs to chumps

This is how fast it goes bad in sports, whether you’re still able to see a championship — or two — in the rear-view mirror or not.

New York

NYPD VIEW: Police dept. shows off body camera pilot program with mock traffic stop

Officers in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Staten Island will be a part of the pilot program that’s starting a month ahead of schedule.

City Controller Scott Stringer and borough presidents demand fast Wi-Fi across city

The city controller and all five borough presidents demanded that the city’s two-tier Wi-Fi plan provide fast service to all.

Eight postal workers on Long Island busted for stealing pot packages

Eight U.S. postal workers were busted Wednesday for stealing packages stuffed with marijuana from a Long Island mail processing center.

Suspect shoots man in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, flees scene on Citi Bike: NYPD sources

A man shot Jimmy Gerardeau, 60, in Clinton Hill on Wednesday morning. His getaway vehicle? A Citi Bike.

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City preservationists are up in arms over a plan to remove nearly 100 sites from consideration for landmark status.

Baggage-theft ring busted at JFK Airport for swiping electronics

Seven contractors were rounded up for swiping electronic items, jewelry and other items from checked baggage at JFK's Terminals 4 and 7.

SEE THE PHOTOS Mariah Carey, LeAnn Rimes and other stars shine along with the colorful bulbs on the 85-foot Rockefeller Center tree

It's that time of year again! The 85-foot Norway spruce, donated by a family from central Pennsylvania, is lit in the iconic Rockefeller Center, New York on Dec. 3, 2014.

A BEAUTIFUL CAR, BUT NOT AS GOOD AS A CARRIAGE RIDE: City Councilman Rafael Espinal weighs horse carriage facts, vows to fight de Blasio's proposed ban

A councilman at center of the uproar over Mayor de Blasio’s drive to ban horse-drawn carriages went on a fact-finding mission Wednesday.

'Peter Pan Live!' cast set to soar in fairy tale performance

TGI Fridays Mobile Mistletoe Drones will touch down in Brooklyn following Long Island stop

TGI Fridays Mobile Mistletoe Drones will touch down in New York on Thursday in Brooklyn -- one day after the aerial love machine took L.I.

TOO DELUSIONAL TO DIE: Texas execution of death row inmate halted

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted a reprieve late Wednesday morning, less than eight hours before condemned killer Scott Panetti was set to receive a lethal injection.

Rand Paul calls for declaration of war on ISIS as he likely eyes White House

Paul filed a joint resolution that would prompt a congressional debate and vote on President Obama’s military operation in Iraq and Syria.

Kathie Lee & Hoda: Sexy Heidi and Madge defy aging

‘DOWN A BLIND ALLEY:’ Obama delivers biting overview Middle East turmoil

The Middle East "has gone down a blind alley" by equating Islam with rejection of central elements of modern life, the President said.

DUI charge dropped against Texas judge who police said begged for leniency during arrest

Texas Judge Nora Longoria was facing drunken driving charges, but a fellow justice threw out the case.

African giraffe faces extinction after population drops 40 percent: report

Giraffes, the tall, but graceful icons of the African savannah, are at risk for extinction because of poaching and hunting.

Gonzalez: No Latino leader in the modern history of this city blazed such an unrivaled and winding path of influence and power as long as Herman Badillo

When I first met Herman back in 1969, he was already the city’s best known Puerto Rican leader. An early confidante of the Kennedy brothers, he had dared to challenge the Tammany Hall machine, won election as Bronx borough president and electrified Puerto Ricans throughout the East Coast. I was a young radical leader of the Young Lords at the time, and our group had just occupied an East Harlem church to press for free breakfast and preventive health programs for local residents.

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Sports

No time for struggling Knicks to regroup with streaking Cavs and LeBron up next

Phil Jackson said Tuesday night that the Knicks aren't 'playing very confident basketball' following the loss to Brooklyn.

Matt Harvey on board with Mets' plan, eyes playoffs

Matt Harvey is expecting to pitch into October, deep into October. While he said he has bought into the Mets’ cautious plans for his comeback from Tommy John surgery, the ace said that he is on-board for whatever plan gets him and the Mets into the playoffs in 2015.

Yankees free agent target Andrew Miller nearing decision

Andrew Miller was moving closer to a decision Wednesday according to a report.

For Giants coach Coughlin, truth hurts and so do injuries

The Giants have lost nine games. They’ve also lost a host of players to injured reserve.

Philadelphia 76ers win! Avoid worst-ever start by NBA team

The Philadelphia 76ers avoided tying the record for the worst start to a season in NBA history, ending their 0-17 skid with an 85-77 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.

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'TIME TO KILL A COP': Man arrested after making death threats targeting ex-Ferguson cop Darren Wilson: feds

A Wash. man has been arrested after allegedly threatening to kill former Ferguson cop Darren Wilson and “anything that has a badge."

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West Virginia man was angry, antsy and agitated before killing ex, her lovers and business rival: stepson

Jody Hunt seemed to seethe with rage days before he shot four people to death, says shooter’s stepson. ‘He was acting really angry,’ says teen son of Hunt’s ex-wife.

'COPS AREN'T JAMES BOND WITH A LICENSE TO KILL': Family of Tamir Rice, who was killed while flashing toy gun, blasts police at boy’s Cleveland funeral

The boy killed by a Cleveland cop over a fake gun has been laid to rest amid tears.

Alessandra vs. Kendall! Who wore lattice gown better?

Obama resumes fundraising duties after disastrous midterm elections

Three dead as bomb blast hits UN convoy in Mogadishu

Kim Kardashian: ‘I was told I could never get pregnant’

Residents urge City Council to battle ban on horse carriages

Religious school teacher pleads guilty to sex with student

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

PHOTOS HELLO, BEAUTIFUL! From makeup, perfume to nail polish, these supplies will make any woman feel like a lady

Makeup, perfume, nail polish ... what more could a girl ask for this holiday season?

PHOTOS Gift ideas for HIM: What to get your main man

PHOTOS HOW DIVINE: Give fashion lovers one of these glossy coffee table books

PHOTOS Gift ideas for HER: How to pamper your leading lady

PHOTOS With these gifts, a percentage goes to a good cause!

PHOTOS FOR HOME AND HEARTH: Give the gift of decor this holiday season with items that will make every abode feel cozier

Be they ever so humble, these gifts also have a lot of warmth.

PHOTOS SUGAR, SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE: Check out the best and most delicious gifts to get the foodies in your life

Here's your guide to sugar, spice and everything nice this holiday season.

PHOTOS See the best kid-friendly presents this season

PHOTOS Try these boob tube picks for the TV fanatic on your list

It doesn't matter what your favorite show is — we've got you covered.

Gamer's delight: There's plenty for everyone to play

This Christmas and Chanukah, it’s all about the games. About time, right? For the last two years it was a series of new consoles.

PHOTOS Some of the best gifts come in small packages!

PHOTOS From tech rings to touch phone gloves — the gift of gadgets

There’s something for all your tech lovers this holiday season!

PHOTOS PUT A SPIN ON GIVING! Festive gifts for Hanukkah, from menorahs to dreidels

From menorahs to dreidels, check out these festive gifts for the eight-day holiday!

Autos

TEST DRIVE: 2015 Mazda CX-9 is a three-row SUV with family sedan manners

Mazda’s largest SUV continues the brand’s appetite for driving enjoyment, while also being able to swallow a large sofa or up to 7 passenger

See It November 2014's fastest-selling cars

See the 20 cars dealers just couldn't keep on the lot! These cars were the fastest sellers on the market in November 2014.

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NOW YOU SEE ME...NOW YOU DON'T! Sexy NYPD cop Instagram accounts vanishes following Daily News story, but NYPD says it did not order it be taken down

The accounts dedicated to fetching cops appear to have been taken down in the wake of a Monday Daily News story.

Chris Rock on race in Hollywood: 'It’s a white industry'

Sayreville football coach stripped of strength coach job

NOT SO GRACFUL: Celebrities brought down to earth

Theater at Rikers to help inmates act out in a positive way

'ONE OF THOSE ONCE- IN-A-LIFETIME KIND OF KIDS': Wisconsin community mourns All-American gymnast discovered stuffed inside bar's dumbwaiter

The Wisconsin gymnast who died inside a bar's dumbwaiter Monday was an All-American athlete who only left the beam to peruse her second passion: helping others.

Angel continues to show off lingerie after VS show

All grown up! Ashley Olsen, Bob Saget in ‘Full House’ reunion

'COP CAUSED ASTHMA TRAGEDY': Girlfriend says Wisconsin man's death preventable after officer pulled over speeding car on way to hospital

Leah Hryniewicki says the Chippewa Falls, Wis., police department is ultimately responsible for letting a distressed Casey Kressin, 29, die.

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