lebron james to act, urging the cleveland native to boycott his games. twitter has updated its rules regarding abusive behavior and hateful conduct. the social media giant has been under fire for not doing enough to thwart isis propaganda efforts. twitter says it will not tolerate behavior intended to harass, intimidate, or use fear to silence another user's voice. those who violate the rules will have their accounts deleted. there is word of a major blow to delaware's economy. du pont chemical is laying off more than 1/4 of its workforce in the state. that's 1,700 workers. the chemical giant is cutting expenses before its merger with dow chemical, which hasn't been approved yet. du pont was founded in delaware 213 years ago. well, mcdonald's stock is soaring thanks in part to some menu changes. shares in the fast food giant are up nearly 30% for the year. hitting a record high yesterday. analysts say a big reason is all-day breakfast.

that just went into effect. apparently having an egg mcmuffin for lunch resonates with customers. sales at the golden arches are up again after a long-term slump. >> got to love that late mcdonald's breakfast. big fan of that. not performing anywhere near as well as mcdonald's this year has been the parent company of dunkin' donuts. the company's new offering, though, is doing what it can to make keeping your new year's resolution just a little more difficult. >> impossible. that offering is a fudge-filled croissant donut. it's described as a warm, flaky pastry glazed with chocolate and filled with gooey fudge. >> the way you -- it always sounded good just reading the words but the way you say it -- >> that's my quiet storm voice. >> i kind of want you to read that again. the treat is supposed to be dunkin' -- ♪ hey. there you go. >> it is described flaky pastry glazed with chocolate and filled with fudge.

>> tell me more. the treat is supposed to be -- >> i'm getting hot a bothered myself. ooh. >> okay. it's supposed to be dunkin' donuts' take on the cronut, which i am a big fan of but i think i'm going to like this one more. >> having hot flashes of myself. >> i think you'll be the new spokesman. >> we'll see. paying 400 bucks for a seat at olive garden. it is a seat in very high demand. also ahead, questions surrounding nfl superstar peyton manning and the allegations he is caught up in a doping scandal. the new details coming in. and later -- >> hello. it's aunt barbara. can you believe it's almost 2016? if you're planning a new year's eve party, you have to see what tupperware has. we can make it really extra festive. you're watching "world news now." >> announcer: "world news now"

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that celebration you heard in philadelphia yesterday, well, it's because the chip kelly era with the philadelphia eagles is all over. kelly, who was with the team for three seasons, was fired yesterday. he was criticized after several personnel decisions backfired. there were also reports of players meeting to express their frustration with kelly. of course it doesn't help that the eagles have missed the playoffs the last two seasons. and st. louis is showing the nfl just how much it wants to keep the rams in town. a political task force has sent the league its proposal for a new billion-dollar stadium to be built along the mississippi river. the rams are among three teams seeking to move to the los angeles area. they're will be addressed by league owners early in the new year. >> that stadium waterfront property right about now in st. louis. to another nfl story that's gathering more steam. those doping allegations against

denver broncos quarterback peyton manning. >> the reporter behind an al jazeera report is standing behind her story, claiming that performance-enhancing drugs were sent to manning's home. abc's ryan smith has the latest. >> reporter: fallout from that explosive documentary allegedly linking an icon of american sports to performance-enhancing drugs. >> it's completely fabricated. complete trash, garbage. >> was human growth hormone sent from the clin toik ashley manning? nobody has denied that. >> part of my training at the guyer institute -- >> reporter: the dark side showing charles sly, an alleged pharmacist at the guyer institute where manning received treatment for a 2011 neck injury, talking about sending human growth hormone to the nfl star's home. >> it will never be under peyton's name. it will always be under her name. >> reporter: the reporter also saying it's sly's assertion, not hers, that manning's wife ashley received the banned drugs on his behalf. >> what are you alleging with respect to pton manning and the use of human growth hormone?

>> we're not alleging anything. >> reporter: sly later recanted his story. peyton manning's representatives slamming the reporter's claims saying davis is backtracking and retreating, contradicting her own reporting. the guyer institute claiming sly wasn't there in 2011 when manning received treatment. something al jazeera refuted in this phone call. >> the start date we have where we signed for him was 10-17 of '11. >> reporter: the reporter saying they did 27 hours of undercover recordings with charles sly, adding he's the one who named manning. ryan smith, abc news, new york. >> that reporter's now asking was he lying then or is he lying now with his backtracking? >> exactly. was he lying when he didn't realize that he was being recorded or now that he puts out a youtube comment? >> right. >> a lot of leg for this story. coming up, t minus one day to new year's eve. >> and don't even think about throwing a party without checking in with america's favorite tupperware lady. aunt barbara has some party

advice for reena coming up next.

so whether you're hosting a new year's party or will be attending one as a guest you always need something to hold all the food and drink. it doesn't stop there. back with us again america's top salesperson with tupperware and an all-time favorite guest, aunt barbara. >> oh, reena, yay! new year's is coming! i love any excuse to party. i do. >> and you have the best containers -- >> at tupperware we have something for every occasion. absolutely. and i can't think of a better way to start new year's than with our chip and dip container. >> who knew that tupperware did? >> this is fantastic. look at the size of that. isn't that great? now, you put your chips in here. you get two side dip bowls here. and they clip onto the sides. you can put them wherever you want. now, we have salsa in here and cheese in here. you could easily use this as a punch bowl and put your fruit toppings in there. or you could use it as a salad

bowl and put some croutons and some cheese, toppings, whatever you want to do. it's very versatile. and here's the lid. look at this. the lid that you can put on there to cover them can also be used as a tray. >> that's fantastic. you're always doubling everything. i feel like you buy one tupperware and you get eight uses. >> tupperware's got so many uses, reena. speaking of which, now, these are our flexible cutting boards. look at that. okay? flexible cutting boards. those are really versatile. and we have cutlery. a lot of people don't realize. look at this. look at those beautiful knives. yeah. and they have those wonderful colorful sleeves on them to keep them nice and safe. >> especially if you have children. so good. >> sure. and for new year's i can't think of a better way to cut up all the garnishes that you'll be throwing in your drinks and using that. and speaking of which, this, reena, has been around for many, many years. this is the serving center from tupperware. and you can use this for all sorts of crudites. some people take it and put vegetables in it. you put your dip in the middle because you get this nice little

dip bowl. look at that. that comes with a seal. and again, taco toppings. ice cream toppings. right? but for new year's eve we're going to put all our garnishes in there for the bartender. >> oh, i love it. >> bartender's friend. >> fantastic. what do we have here? >> here, look at this. the tupperware corkscrew. everyone knows this is one of my favorite items, right? the tupperware corkscrew. this is so easy. all you do is put it down. look at this. all you do is screw. and what do i say? that cork rides up faster than a prom dress. and it's done. okay? really easy. really easy to use. all right? so think about that. wonderful. and after we're done doing all the partying, reena, everyone's on a diet. am i wrong? >> you're right. >> so i brought this piece of revolutionary tupperware. this is the tupperware smart steamer. this is a true steamer in the microwave. you put the water in the bottom

over here. this material is all made from encapsulated metal. the microwaves cannot penetrate this. they can only heat the water. therefore steaming your food. >> wow. >> and what's great about steamed food is that it holds its nutrients, color, and texture better than anything. it's really the best way to eat and the best way to go on a diet if you have a new year's resolution. >> so easy. i swear i can't steam over the stove. >> no, no. and you're not using the stove. you're not heating up the house and using all that electricity. you're doing it right in the microwave oven. i can't think of anything that's easier. >> best tips, best tupperware. lady with the mostest. >> absolutely. you're looking forward to new year ps. >> i love new year's. >> let's start now. >> hand it over. aunt barbara, she is really the greatest tupperware lady ever. you really are. best ideas. thank you for joining us. >> happy new year's! >> for all of her great ideas make sure you head to our facebook page, wnnfans.com. you're watching "world news now." cheers. >> cheers. >> this is non-alcoholic, right?

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start the relief. ditch the misery. let's end this. ♪ new york, new york ♪ i want to wake up in a city that never sleeps ♪ ♪ and find i'm a number one frank sinatra on the charts again after all these years. so we're now less than 48 hours from 2016. >> and from where we're sitting now, barely 20 blocks from times square, preparations are shifting into high gear for the nation's biggest new year's eve bash. >> okay. so frank said it's the city that never sleeps, but it looks pretty like comatose there right now. and this morning we're going to find out that still you can get some of the best seats in the house in times square but for a price. here's abc's gio benitez.

>> reporter: it's a view like no other. new year's eve and times square. this week the last of those 2,688 waterford crystal triangles added to that ball. and one last confetti check. and behind me people are writing their wishes on 25 million pieces of confetti that will fall from the sky on new year's eve and way up there, 50 stories up, that's where the ball will drop. and restaurants here selling front row seats for big bucks. how big? at the olive garden a $400 ticket to their new year's eve party will get you multiple open bars and a full buffet. but as for those famous breadsticks -- >> both with unlimited breadsticks -- >> reporter: they weren't always part of that buffet. we found out they will be served. and at ruby tuesday's tickets for the couples vip table sold for $1,600. but it won't guarantee you a view of the ball dropping. >> would you pay that? >> no. no. >> reporter: but so many others will. to be at the cross-roads of the

world. gio benitez, abc news, new york. >> and be sure to join ryan seacrest and the team right here on abc for "new year's rockin' eve" starting at 8:00 eastern, 7:00 central, followed by "world news now." so $1,600 for ruby tuesday. it is a diamond. so i can kind of understand gar. or you can just tough it out with all the crowds down below. have you ever done that? >> no. what are you going to -- >> i'm going to wear my ball gown. >> yeah. hey, girl. >> yeah, looking good for new year's eve this year, guys. >> more like new year's eve 1900. that's what you're dressed like. >> don't be a hater. >> wherever you -- >> a little on the conservative side. >> yeah. that's the news for this half hour.

this morning on "world news now," post-holiday misery for tens of millions of americans. >> from the floods of missouri to snow and ice putting the upper midwest and northeast into the deep freeze. the human toll, stranded travelers, and today's warnings from accuweather. captured in mexico, the so-called affluenza teen from texas. his arrest. what tipped off police. and when he'll face justice back in the u.s. political warfare. domd tru donald trump's tactics as he attacks the clintons. how the democratic front-runner is reacting and the latest candidate to leave the presidential race. and later, the big sports headlines of the year included deflated footballs, history in horse racing, and an amazing year for serena williams and pro tennis. it is wednesday december