right here on "mad money". i'm jim cramer and i'll see you breaking overnight, florence henderson, the brady bunch mom, beloved by millions, has died at the age of 82. leading americans shopping this and spending billions. president-elect donald trump spending part of his thanksgiving, looking to fet two carrier jobs in the u.s. the oil pipeline protesters are in full force. an incredible, many totally awesome rendition of the national anthem. soaring in the skies goes to a whole new level.

friday morning. we begin with breaking news, overnight the country waking up to learn the loss many call their tv mom. florence henderson reportedly died of heart failure. she burst on the season about a blended family him generations grew up watching reruns of the show. henderson was surrounded by her friends and family when at cedar sinai medical center thanksgiving night. she was a star on broadway. she made countless television appearances, including "the tonight show." she was the first to host when johnny carson took off. maureen mccormick tweeted this, florence henderson was a dear friend for so many years in my heart forever.

i will miss dearly. florence henderson dead at the age of 82. now, taking a turn out there on your mark, getting set and you are certainly going. right now, millions of bargain hunters are out in force for black friday, the busiest shopping day of the year him they're shopping, waiting for stores to open. consumers are ete nearly $3.6 billion. of that they are supposed to rack up 117 billion. nbc's jay gray is live at the newport city mall in jersey, i can't tell from this van tage point, but a lot of shoppers out

surprised, the anchor stores have been opened since last fight. those shoppers getting a an early start on what some of the analysts believe tab record breaking friday. the deals began while the turkey was still warm. shoppers starting plaque friday on thursday. >> we came to buy some gifts. >> reporter: it comes today through the weekend when six if ten americans are e >> we know people are planning to spend more money this season as opposed to the last. >> reporter: sales are predicteding to up over last year. once again, big ticket items include electronic, high-tech and television, clothes also continue to be a go-to gift. ultimately, shoppers show up in

>> yeah, i like the south. >> reporter: everyone looking for a bargain on plaque friday. now a couple of tips, make a list, experts say, keep you from getting into the frenzy the hype of black friday, also, bring your cell phone or your pad, check online, prepare to shop a. lot of stores will match something you find a on. frances, i got you on my list. >> we are officially kicking off the holiday season as well, jay, thank you. president obama spent part of his last thanksgiving in the white house talking to troops. he thanked them for their service. president-elect donald trump spent part of the holiday tweeting he was trying to save jobs in indiana.

administration's pick of secretary of state. >> reporter: donald trump at his palm beach estate, eager to show he's not just relaxing, tweeting, trying to get carriere company to stay in the u.s., in the midst of a move to mexico was a constant on the campaign trail. announcement. intelligence officials telling nbc news, mr. trump has received only two intelligence briefings since the election. far fewer than the nearly daily briefings. >> he is risking the security of the umgs. >> reporter: the washington first reported the news, noting vice president elect mike pence is getting a summary of key

during president obama's transition, he requested extra briefings. president bush got into a routine after the recount. >> there is nothing as important for these briefings for the president of the united states. if he discounts then them, then, of course, there could be ramifications. >> reporter: the trump team says national security is his top priority. oner says it's too early with him busy forming his administration. who will be named next? all eyes on secretary of state the top contenders, new york mayor rudy guiliani, a trump loyalist and mitt romney, one of trump's biggest critics during the primary. >> donald trump sa phony, a fraud. >> reporter: a tweet praising loyalty in past secretary of states.

people who would be naturally compatible with the the trump vision of foreign policy. >> reporter: the secretary general insisting he is dedicated. >> he supports nato. >> thanks, to nbc's kristen walker. green party nominee jill stein appears to have met her recount goal for michigan, pennsylvania and three states went trump. the campaign says it has so far raised more than $4.6 million toward funding the recount. a campaign lawyer says they will formally request recounts in the coming days. coming now to syria, where a u.s. service member has been killed. officials say the service member was killed when an ied was detonated.

syria. at least one other american was injured in the attack as well. more than 3 million are advising the islamic state. right now, a massive manhunt is under way in california for two escaped inmates. they escaped from the santa clara county jail thanksgiving eve. four their windows and used bed sheets and clothing to repel down from their 2nd store cell. two of the inmates were immediately caught. the sheriffs deputies add this particular section of the jail is the oldest part of the facility, constructed in the 1950s. it's uncleared if they're on the loose, they should be considered armed and desperate.

there was a moment during the macy's thanksgiving day prarksd right after the muppet diva sang when the parade float suddenly moved. tony bennett took a little spill. miss piggy was there to steady him for the save. also, new york city police officer andrew duffy who was shot last year, he proposed to his girlfriend. as you can imagine, her a those aboard the international space station had an international space saving orbit. three brave men with jet packs, they went on the ride of their lives in the first formation flights. a heart pounding story alongside one of the best flight teams in the world. well, of course, they make it look so easy and effortless, but

last year they through near an airbus 380 circling the tallest build figure dubai. absolutely amazing they can him do that. just ahead, a thanksgiving tradition, which dog was issued best in show? meteorologist bonnie schneider is out there. >> a little england. for those of you traveling this weekend, watch how we are anticipating delays saturday a and sunday. watch out for that, windy weather if denver. another huge day for travel. that's a look at the big weather story of the day, now, here's a closer look at the di ahead. temperatures are cool into the great lakes, highs into the 40s in cleveland. further to the south, it's mild

74 in new orleans, a nice 80 degrees in miami. . >> so, frances, we are looking at very warm conditions in florida. many down there for thanksgiving. still ahead the trump ten. is donald trump really to blame for america's latest weight gain. when nationalities collide, chaos, especially when it's on tv on a tv talk show.

. it is a thanksgiving fate for millions. the national dog show t. big winner, gia the greyhound, she was the top hound in her group and won the best if show and she beat out 1,800 competitors. this is the fourth best in show in her career. she is the most winning hound in the country. a brawl broke out in the middle of a taping in a russian

consultant insulted the living conditions in russia. the host challenged him. the other guests child in as well. look. he punches the polish man in the face. this makes for interesting tv, it was not aired in russia t. channel uploaded this video to youtube instead. calling it the trump 10. some hillary supporters have been eating sense he was elected president a. doctor says s sliding into comfort food since november 8th. meanwhile the losing diet app reported users following the election on shore, our thanksgiving feast yesterday didn't help either. still ahead the passing of a tv legend, florence henderson dead at the age of 82. george soros targeted over

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>> if you are just waking up, i want to update you on breaking news overnight, florence henderson known as carol brady died at the age of 82. henderson got her start on broadway. i t one of her first gig is a "today" girl. she delivered the weather right here in rockefeller center. she was working up until the end, hosting several shows on the retirement living channel. the actress died of heart failure. she was surrounded by family and friends. florence henderson, dead at the age of 82. protests over the access

gathered in portland, oregon to plea for an end of the construction of the native preservation. demonstrators blocked roads in bismark, north dakota, waving signs, honking horns. cities across the country have had similar protests. earlier this week, activists were fired on by water cannon, drawing condemnation from activists and amnesty international. two women said to be dark and dangerous, suspected of abducting a california mother two weeks ago. she was found safe near an interstate in yellow county, california this week. although bound, she was able to flag down a passing motorists. papini vanished after going for a jog. she suffered unspecified injuries and has been treated. a wild car in australia

he sped down the road, changing lanes, driving on the pavement and running red lights. the vehicle is seen coming to a stop before the driver jumped out and then jumped no a river only to have law enforcement follow him there. he was wanted on a return to prison warrant. the girls are back. the revival season of fill more girls comes to netflix today, fans are getting ready to watch the episodes, seeing what they have been up to since ten years ago t. show returns with original stars along with many other stars that follow and, of course, a lot of people there. so something else to watch, too, the best talking girls, so certainly something to keep up with. >> i know, there are so many joes now on netflix, we will have to add that one too. >> yes, absolutely.

in iowa." now on today in iowa, fireball after fireball shooting into the air. a major fire at a business in eastern iowa. plus - whether it was the catchy theme song... or the family storylines... mill the brady bunch -- and they loved her. and this morning, theyr'e remembering a television icon who has died. and black friday fever. across eastern iowa -- many stores busy overnight. i'm jerry gallagher. let's check on your weather now with storm track 7 meteorologist eileen loan. good morning.