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'I WANTED THEM TO BURN': Long Island man charged with throwing Molotov cocktail through ex-girlfriend's house

The furious firebomber, 21-year-old Joseph Ferrufino, pictured left, of Baldwin, tossed a wine bottle fashioned into a Molotov cocktail at the house Tuesday when four people were at home.

Russian pilot rescued from downed jet says Turkey never alerted him

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the pilot’s rescue after declaring both pilots died.

Casey Kasem's kids sue widow for legend's death

Three of Casey Kasem’s children and his brother sued his widow, claiming her actions led to the radio legend’s death in 2014.

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Boozy Kate Major, Lohan's estranged wife, kicked off plane

Teen killed cat after sister refused to give his bong back, court hears

An Illinois teenager accused of killing a kitten was furious after his sister refused to give him back his bong, a court has heard.

EXCLUSIVE Eagles settle lawsuit with accused Long Island bootlegger

Don Henley and Glen Frey of 'Eagles' were ready to take their lawsuit to the limit against a Long Island music man.

RUN! Deadly kissing bugs reported in more than half of U.S

Here’s another reason to stay in New York this holiday season — the “kissing bug” has now spread to 28 states.

Instead of sitting in N.Y. traffic get inked up or hit a hookah bar

Google releases tips to avoid Thanksgiving traffic jams

HAPPY EVERYDAY! Giving thanks can improve your overall quality of life

Giving thanks should be more than a holiday tradition, researchers say — it should be a daily routine.

Paul Walker's dad sues Porsche for negligence in crash

Conn. man charged with waterboarding girlfriend

A Connecticut man has been charged with waterboarding his girlfriend in the basement of his home.

Late N.Y. Giants legend Frank Gifford diagnosed with CTE, degenerative brain disease linked to multiple concussions

The New York Giants star was diagnosed after his August death, the Gifford family announced Wednesday.

White supremacist video foreshadows shooting at Minneapolis Black Lives Matter protest

WARNING, GRAPHIC LANGUAGE: Amid the push for racial justice, some are calling for white power.

Florida psycho who posted dead wife photos on Facebook found guilty

Derek Medina, who posted a photo of his dead wife on Facebook with the caption, “Rip Jennifer Alfonso,” was found guilty of second degree murder, shooting a deadly missile and child neglect.

THE. BUTT. FUMBLE. 5 most embarrassing NFL Turkey Day moments

While Thanksgiving is perhaps the greatest holiday for football fans, there is the potential for trouble.

Thanksgiving comes every day for cast of 'The Humans' at Laura Pels Theater

This thoughtful, funny and arresting new play by Stephen Karam takes place on the national feast day and follows the ups and downs of the members of the Blake family as it gathers for the annual rite.

Biebs plays on scooter same day he cancels on Colbert

Rikers Island correction officer tries to smuggle synthetic weed, scalpel blades in city jail, officials say

A Rikers Island correction officer, Kevin McKoy, 30, was caught trying to smuggle drugs and scalpel blades into the jail, officials said.

'NOT AFRAID': Hundreds turn out for Thanksgiving parade balloon inflation despite fears of terrorism

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade got off to a buoyant start as hundreds gathered to watch the famous balloons come to life.

'NOT ALWAYS THAT CLEAR': Video of Chicago cop killing Laquan McDonald doesn't tell whole story, says lawyer

Officer Jason Van Dyke was “in fear of his life” when he unloaded on Laquan McDonald, 17, said his lawyer.

SEE THE VIDEO LASER LOSER: Cops release video of suspect pointing laser at bus driver

Police release video of suspect who aimed a laser pointer at the rearview mirror of an MTA bus in the Bronx last week.

HEIDI YOU DOIN'? Klum posts racy pic in black thong

BLOW NO! Arizona border patrol cop busted with 110 pounds of cocaine

Authorities say the officer was found with 110 pounds of drugs.

Pope Francis calls for peace in Kenya

Brushing aside security concerns, Pope Francis arrived in Kenya on Wednesday on his first-ever trip to Africa.

THE SEVEN YEAR VISIT: Chris Rock’s South African ‘child’ was living in U.S. on a tourist visa — which typically expires after a year

She was just visiting — for seven years.

ISIS claims responsibility for deadly bus attack on presidential security guards in Tunisia

Presidential security forces were targeted in the deadly bus explosion.

Hurricane Sandra strengthens to Category 2 storm in Pacific

Hurricane Sandra has strengthened to a Category 2 storm as it swirls off Mexico's Pacific coast.

Eagles of Death Metal speak out on Bataclan terror attack carnage

SHAUN KING Chicago cops drop charges against Malcolm London, questions should be asked on other cases

When I woke up at about 5 a.m. Wednesday, #FreeMalcolmLondon was a top trending topic on Twitter.

Mom wants video released of fatal shooting of her son, killed by cops same month as Laquan McDonald

Dorothy Holmes said she’s convinced cops are lying about the circumstances leading up to her son Ronald Johnson’s death on Oct. 12, 2014.

'A terrible mistake': Warplane that attack Doctors Without Borders hospital in Afghanistan was targeting different building 450 yards away

More than 30 people died in the attack.

President Obama: No ‘specific and credible’ terrorism threats ahead of Thanksgiving holiday

Authorities "know of no specific and credible intelligence indicating a plot on the homeland" ahead of Thanksgiving, Obama said.

U.S. using 'money and sexual attractions' to infiltrate Iran: Ayatollah

Iran's top leader warned Iranians not to fall into the “enemy’s trap.”

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2015

GIFTS FOR HIM: What to buy the man of the house this holiday season

From sweaters to shaving kits, there's no excuse not to be prepared for your men this holiday season.

GIFTS FOR HER: Best presents for the special lady in your life

From jewelry to shoes, check out the hottest gifts for the special lady in your life this holiday season.

AUTOS

Best Thanksgiving road trip cars

Thanksgiving should be about memories with friends and family, not dreading the drive to the feast.

REVIEW: 2015 Lexus IS 350 F Sport AWD

The IS 350 F Sport often takes a back seat to its German rivals, but this Lexus is poised to leap ahead.

Lamborghini Miura from 'The Italian Job' on sale in UK.

The famous Lamborghini Miura from the original 'The Italian Job' is currently for sale in the U.K.

Ram trucks will lead the way in Macy's Parade

A fleet of Ram trucks will tow the 27 Thanksgiving Day Parade floats into and through the city on Thursday.

BMW releases possible 1 Series teaser concept in China

The compact sedan concept will likely challenge the Audi A3 and the Mercedes-Benz CLA Class.

Range Rover has fun with Paper Bridge for 45th anniversary

Driving over a bridge entirely made of paper doesn’t sound very easy, unless you are Range Rover

New York

EXCLUSIVE Activist slams de Blasio’s choice in minority contract study

Bertha Lewis is blasting Mayor de Blasio on minority contracting, slamming the city’s hiring of a controversial firm to study the issue.

Terror concerns not stopping Thanksgiving travel: officials

More than 4 million people will take planes, bridges and tunnels out of New York State this Thanksgiving holiday break, officials said.

Queens man, 42, sleeps in bed as burglar lurks nearby

A 42-year-old man slept peacefully in his Queens bed as a burglar lurked just feet away.

19-year-old man shot dead in broad daylight outside housing project in Bronx

A 19-year-old man was fatally shot in the back in broad daylight outside a Bronx housing project Wednesday, police said.

No mother-to-child HIV transmissions for first time in state

At least one thing isn’t being passed on from mother to child in New York State any more: HIV.

LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

Police shoot man in Brooklyn while serving search warrant

Police serving a search warrant shot a man in a Brooklyn apartment building around 8 a.m.

Man shook baby to death, waited to call 911: prosecutors

Jhalil Williams admitted to letting the limp, unresponsive baby languish on a bed in his mother’s Jamaica apartment.

Daily News Video

VIDEO Daily News goes ghost hunting at New York City theater

The Clemente Soto Velez Center, on the Lower East Side, is one of the city's most haunted places. At least according to local legend.

VIDEO See the runners go in this time-lapse video of portion of NYC Marathon

More than 50,000 runners took part in this year's New York City Marathon. They included people from 100 countries.

Sports

SEE IT: Jets QB Ryan Fitzpatrick trims his massive beard

After losing four of their last five games, the Jets are turning to drastic measures to try and turn around their season. A serious matter was decided by a players’ vote: whether Ryan Fitzpatrick needed to head to the barber. The quarterback’s Yukon Cornelius-style beard was ultimately trimmed after the yays won.

Porzingis, Knicks bench can't help Melo (28 points) in loss to Magic

Another Kristaps Porzingis block party couldn’t make up for a poor shooting night from the rookie and yet another ugly outing from his team’s suddenly anemic bench. That was the story from a 100-91 Knicks loss to the Magic on Wednesday night.

Giants know they can't afford to look past Washington this week

They've beaten Washington five straight times, and they’re 16-5 against their NFC East “rivals” since 2005. Their last four victories over Washington have come by at least 10 points, and when they met earlier this season, only a late punt return prevented a true blowout win.

Rangers, Lundqvist lit up by Canadiens in 5-1 blowout loss

If the Rangers “got schooled” in their Oct. 15 shutout loss in Montreal, in the words of coach Alain Vigneault, then the Canadiens gave the Blueshirts their Master’s degrees Wednesday night at the Garden. A late second-period push gave the hosts hope.