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It's the best image we have of the suspected assassin who gunned down the healthcare executive in Manhattan - he's grinning ear to ear in the lobby of a hostel, and now we know why. He was allegedly flirting with a woman working the front desk who asked him to pull his mask down. And a story that broke hearts across the country, a 14-year-old middle school football player at an amusement park falling to his death from a thrill ride. Two years later, a jury has ordered the company that made the ride to pay the family more than 300 million dollars. The ruling is bittersweet for the teen's family. Plus, while social media has been going bonkers over Wicked, there's also been talk that star Ariana Grande looks too thin. Now she's speaking out and calling the comments dangerous. And more than 22 million Americans have had holiday decorations stolen, but can you believe this couple is actually stealing Christmas decorations from a guy who looks just like Santa!

Last night the Christmas tree lighting in Rockefeller center went on as the NYPD was out in force keeping everyone safe. Nearby, just hours earlier, an assassin gunned down a healthcare executive in a crime that's shocking the nation. Now, the manhunt continues as investigators piece together the gunman's every move, including when the suspect lowered his mask and smiled. And it's the unofficial Trump campaign theme song - The Village People classic “YMCA.” So, will the 70's group actually perform at the upcoming inauguration? Plus, a new threat to your holiday deliveries. A guy allegedly stole two apple laptops and didn't even wait till they were on the porch. The driver actually handed him the pricey computers because cops say he was pretending to be the homeowners using fake IDs. And it's the latest shrinkage at the supermarket -- those caps on the top of beverage cartons. The aim is to use less plastic, but it's making consumers twist and shout!

Terror in midtown Manhattan today as a top healthcare executive is fatally gunned down. It happened just blocks away from Rockefeller Center where tonight the whole country will watch the tree lighting. Now the festive mood has turned to jitters over the shooting which police say was a targeted assassination. And the nomination of Pete Hegseth to be Donald Trump's secretary of defense could be in trouble. Allegations of his past conduct regarding his treatment of women and problems with alcohol are raising questions on Capitol Hill. Now his mother is coming forward to say her son is a changed man. Plus, cops rush to a house fire to find two children outside, barefoot in the snow. They needed help, but a picket fence blocked the way. So, the officers had to tear down the fence slat by slat. And it's been a mystery for nearly three decades... What happened to a popular anchorwoman who vanished without a trace. Last month came a possible break when what was thought to be human remains were found, but they turned out to be from an animal. Now a band of citizen sleuths are joining forces to find the missing anchorwoman.  

Major development in the missing woman from Hawaii who disappeared after flying to Los Angeles. While her family was looking for her all over L.A. - her devastated father tragically took his own life. Now we're learning Hannah actually traveled south of the border to Mexico. And just one day after news broke that President Biden changed his mind and was pardoning his embattled son Hunter, comes more trouble. Hunter's former landlord claims he stiffed him out of hundreds of thousands of dollars in back rent. Now he wants the president's son to pay up. Plus, as we approach the 28th anniversary of the murder of little beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey, law enforcement sources say we may finally be nearing a break in the case. The key piece of evidence has always been the ransom note which is being examined again to determine its secrets. And as Wicked continues to set box office records, there's a strategy to ensure both stars, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo end up with statues come Oscar night. This comes as the movie ignites another social media challenge and for this one, you'll need your dancing shoes.

It was a story that broke hearts across the country. Just hours after saying I do; a bride is killed by a drunk driver -- she was pronounced dead at the scene still in her wedding dress. Now just as jury selection was about to begin, a bombshell in court as the 26-year-old driver admits she was intoxicated when she got behind the wheel. And big reaction to the bombshell news that President Biden will pardon his embattled son Hunter. It's causing an uproar because the President has repeatedly said he would not be using his executive authority for his son. So, what led to the about face? Plus, call them the citizen snow brigade! After more than 20 inches of snow fell in Buffalo, it was all hands on deck to clear the stands so fans could fill the seats to watch the Bills take on the San Francisco 49ers. And every Thanksgiving there are over eleven hundred reports of cooking fires in the U.S. …which is 400 times the daily average! And this year was no exception - with a turkey frying disaster leaving a mansion in flames. 

About one in five children sleep walk, most kids are just found wandering at home…but this 10 year old somehow let herself out of the house, and disappeared. Her frantic family went public with her disappearance…and one concerned citizen knew just what do to do help. And there's a good chance you'll be spending time in the kitchen this long Thanksgiving weekend....so it’s the perfect time for a reminder that fires are more likely to start there than any other room in the home. Alison Hall has some tips to keep you safe. Plus, today is what's known as Black Friday - a big day for shopping. However, this year, you may have to leave some extra time for store employees to unlock what you need. Thanks to shoplifters, pricy stuff is being kept locked up at many stores.  And if you're shopping for baby items you may be shocked to find some cash hidden inside the packaging. Turns out a group of moms has been quietly leaving money and gift cards where new parents might find them - tucked away in products like formula and diapers. With families spending as much as $800 a month to care for a newborn it can be really helpful this holiday season.

This long holiday weekend is the most popular time to buy a Christmas tree. It's always a bit of a challenge putting the tree in your home and decorating it, but there's an added wrinkle…bugs! Did you know a pine tree can have as many as 25,000 critters hiding on the branches and needles - so what should you do? And a woman was swimming in the Florida Gulf when she was attacked by a shark, nearly losing her life. But, she's extra thankful today for the little miracles that enabled this mother of three to live - the ER nurses who just happened to be on the beach, and the first responders who got her to the hospital. Plus, they say one man's trash is another man's treasure. Only in this case, it's a woman who hit the jackpot. She was thrift shopping and snagged a gorgeous wedding gown for just 25 bucks. She's not engaged - but, Ann Mercogliano says she's over the moon at her incredible bargain. And you've probably cooked your turkey by now...but if you haven’t, or have a turkey emergency - who you going to call? Butterball, of course! 

On the day before Thanksgiving - a scare for 12 of President-elect Trump's cabinet nominees who have been targeted with serious threats. And since they are not yet official government officials, they get no secret service or capitol police protection. And are you headed somewhere for Thanksgiving? You're not alone. AAA reports a record number of travelers this year and whether it's over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house, or somewhere else... some tips that might make the trip easier. Plus, the stars of the new movie Wicked share equal billing, but there's a false rumor floating that they didn't get equal pay. Now the studio is setting the record straight. And something you may not know... the day after Thanksgiving is the busiest time of the year for clogged pipes. Word to the wise - be careful what you put in the sink.

He's a defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs. With more than 100 career tackles, Tershawn Wharton is really good at stopping things. Now he's stopped a boy from possible serious injuries when he caught the child as he fell from the stands. The kid was so excited to see the Chiefs, he went over the rail. And heartbreaking news about former talk show host Wendy Williams. New court documents filed by her legal guardian say she is now permanently incapacitated by her ongoing health battles. Plus, with the renewed interest in the murder of little beauty queen JonBenét Ramsey, the spotlight is once again on the world of kid pageants. Along with friends and family, were there child predators in the crowd and could one of them have committed the crime? And every year, over one million people in the U.S. are injured by falling down stairs. Now there's a trend called 'death stairs' where people post the scariest stairs they've ever walked down.

It's been 28 years since Lyle and Erik Menendez were in court - but today the brothers spoke directly to a judge from prison as they continue their efforts to be released. There was so much interest in the spectator seats inside the courtroom, a lottery was held to pick who could go inside. And President-elect Trump's already set a record for creating a cabinet filled with people more known for their television appearances than their policy achievements. And there may be one more. Former wrestling star Hulk Hogan says 'he' might also have a role. Plus, once upon a time, the conflict over the Thanksgiving dinner was who got the white meat. Now plenty of folks are wondering how to negotiate the political divide. And heartbreak for the family of a young woman who'd gone missing earlier this month. She'd last been seen about to change planes at LAX. Now her father, who'd gone to Los Angeles to search on his own -- has been found dead.