this wrapped up another 6 abc dunkin donuts thanksgiving day parade. good afternoon and happy thanksgiving. rick will be along in a moment. the big story is the 97th annual 6 abc dunkin donuts thanksgiving day parade. the parade just came to a conclusion right here on 6 abc and yet again it was a wonderful show. ♪ ♪ >> the parade stepped off bright and early with a big celebration and this huge opening production. the 6 abc dunkin donuts thanksgiving day parade is the oldest in the entire nation it features massive floats and giant balloons and performances from celebrities and local choirs and dance groups and marching bands and so much more. this ends right in front of the art museum. ♪ ♪ the pennsbury high school trumpets kicked things of with this triumphant performance. they were joined by the westchester color flag team. this ice sculpture is the first for the 6 abc dunkin donuts thanksgiving day parade sculpture says that it took more than 80 hours to create in work of art called fear no ice. fortunately the weather stayed just cool enough to ke

we hope you donate to the dunkin' donuts holiday food drive. the boy scouts will be out to collect the cans as they roll their giant wagon down the parade route. all the donations stay here to help the less fortunate in the area. if you're home watching the parade it starts at 8:30 a.m. >>> a fire in camden county left nine people including three children homeless on on this thanksgiving. the fire damaged three units at the he echelon village. the red cross will assist two families that have no place to go. a malfunctioning heating unit sparked the fire. >>> a family of a little girl who was killed in overbrook held a rally marching from west philadelphia to the is in scenee accident 8-year-old was killed crossing 63rd street. her parents remembered her daughter. >> she was loving and caring. she was smart intelligent, she wanted to be a lawyer. honor roll student she was wonderful. >> police released the picture of the car that hit her. there is likely damage to the front headlight and grill. >> markets are closed for the holiday, but some sto

the company that makes splenda is suing dunkin donuts. heartland consumer products purchased splenda about a year ago. splenda to its customers... but it cut ties with the sugar substitute this year. the lawsuit claims the chain now offers a chinese-made off-brand sucralose... in yellow packets like splenda. in court documents-- heartland says it sent investigators to more than 70 dunkin' donuts stores around the country asking for splenda... but they were directed toward the chinese product. and sometimes restaurant staff also falsely indicated that splenda was used in its products. dunkin' donuts has not after the break - we've got our first summerfest headliners! the major names coming to the big gig next year - coming up. also this morning - president-elect donald trump sits down for his first interview since winning the election. why he says he won't be taking the president's salary - next. some sun and clouds today and still mild. highs in the upper 50s. right now . there's a new medicare plan in town. one where personal customer se

the annual 6 abc dunkin donuts thanksgiving day parade. and everyone involved is exuberant. >> everyone is excited and good weather it looks like and that makes everyone happier to be here. and yes, everybody is excited. >> really excited! >> this group of dancers from morristown, new jersey will perform with drew lachey and they were glad to meet him. >> this is historically one of the buggest holiday parades throughout the year and the longest running and to be a part of it and be with this fantastic group of people it's protectiony awesome. >> proud parents looked on and witnessed firsthand the effort and rehearsal that make this holiday tradition happen. >> i am grateful to the teachers and committee that makes this effort happen. >> we are gearing up for tomorrow, tonight already a busy night. the christmas tree lighting is happening behind me. adam joseph is up there. can you see me adam? hey! >> this is a beautiful broadcast booth, nice digs and lighting and heaters. look what i found -- ha, ha, ha -- 6 abc dunkin' donuts. you need

nearby we're setting up, we're making the final preparations for the 6abc dunkin' donuts thanksgiving day parade. a number of streets are blocked off, including spring garden closed by the schuylkill expressway. that is still open at this point, you can exit, but you're forced to make the right, you can't go left toward the art museum. eakens oval is blocked off as is kelly drive, we'll see more closures along the parkway, mlk drive, 16th and 20th jfk boulevard closed. this means detours on the septa bus routes, 14 different routes to be exact. and we're on a holiday schedule, which is a sunday schedule. >> it is thanksgiving day, for philadelphia it means it is the time for the dunkin' donuts thanksgiving day parade. the balloons and floats and dancers will be along the parkway in hours. >> reporter: katherine scott is live at jfk where the crews are getting ready. >> good morning, guys, happy thanksgiving to you, the balloon handlers are just showing up and they are excited and read to go. we have some that will be leading tweety bird down the parade route. they are pumped up and re

at this valley dunkin' donuts, america's donut, red and blue on white frosting. one donut says trump, as in donald trump, president elect. the other donut says wall, as in the u.s. mexican border. mr. trump promises to replace the current border fence with what he says would be a big, beautiful wall along the entire nearly 2000-mile border between the u.s. and mexico and have the mexicans pay for it, so wall. what do customers >> i am pro america, so so i don't see anything wrong with them. i don't know if i would go out of my way to purchase them, but i think that it's a way to support america. >> what do i think? it's going o get a lot of controversy. >> do you think so? >> yeah. well, not the donuts, but the wall. it always has been, because we live in arizona. >> the folks who make these a light hearted way, but they are aware that perhaps not everyone will find it funny. . >> families facing this, it's a reality. deportation is a reality. it's a reality we face every day. sure, it's a stupid donut, but what's the point of it? who is laughing at it? >> everyb

we have long time partners with the 6 abc dunkin' donuts thanksgiving day parade and this food drive, including acme and daniel degennaro among others, we have a new partner. nrg is participating in the upcoming parade and controuble out to that and this food drive. this is david schrader from nrg. why is this important to your company? >> what is not to love about philabundance, they do great work and fill a need in our community. we have been down there many times, the efficient they have been the work they do you know the money you donate and work you put in will be use the properly. it's a thing to see. >> this is richard curtis, he won the live with kelly cohost contest. richard you were taking calls for us tonight. it has to warm your heart to get the donations. >> there is nothing better especially over the holiday season and the people of philadelphia are coming together and getting behind this amazing charity and amazing drive here. keep it up guys don't stop now make sure you call the numbers and get in here. >> the number is 1-877-940-6222. we'll be here answering phones un

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and we are joined once again by our partners from dunkin' donuts and acme. dunkin' donuts and dana ward from acme. >> thank you for being our partners. >> thank you sara. people are here taking donations and both companies give so much to the community, jackie tell us how dunkin' donuts is giving back. >> this year we have a special program called roast hunger, starting on black friday every time our dd perks members use a special roast hunger coupon we'll donate 50 cents back to philabundance. >> and how about acme, you are long-term partners in this effort. >> acme is passionate about giving back to the communities that we serve and hunger is important to us being a grocery store. we have ways to donate in the stores and customers can come in with the item and drop it off or go to the register and donate or purchase a $10 bag to give to philabundance. >> thank you to dunkin' donuts and acme, we do want to hear from you, the phones are now ringing everybody is taking a call that is really great. please be jennous tonight and help your neighbors in need. we'

pug the finishing touches on a philadelphia tradition, we're live getting ready for the 6 abc dunkin' donuts thanksgiving day parade. >> it is time to season and stuff the turkey and south philadelphia bakery is willing to take the next step off your plate. >> that looks good. accuweather is picking up showers north and west, accuweather is watching whether there's any rain that will interfere with the parade. >> good morning, everybody, 5:30, november 24. karen will join us during the parade. we have matt pellman and david murphy. >> reporter: right now we have light sprinkles and showers around baltimore, gettysburg and harrisburg they are falling a part as they head toward the east. it's possible that well get a sprinkle at the beginning of the parade. we may get showers out of southern portion of pennsylvania that crosses the parade route later in the parade period. 35 in allentown. 38 in reading. 40 in wilmington, 35 in millville. 36 in trenton, 36 in atlantic city. winds are light and yes, they are getting the balloon up and inflated and all set to go before too much longer. look for l

this happened november 14 at the dunkin' donuts. we have more on that story. looking for a woman who attacked another woman that was scalded with a cup of coffee just like this. she smiles in the surveillance video but the worker that was attacked by her has a different impression. jeanetta did not want her last name used works of the dunkin' donuts in roxbury. in the year and a half she has worked there, nothing prepared to for how she was treated two >>we have good people and bad people but i never expected this. >> it started with the woman customer order tea and some of the tea escaped the bag. >> she said she didn't want that . she wanted her money back. i tried to give her her money. she wanted drama. >> reporter: another employer -- employee ga hurled the cut at jeanette and hit her with the scalding hot tea. police subscribe -- describe her burns as substantial. officers need help with the identity of this woman. jeanette would rather never see her again. >> i would rather she leave me alone. >> reporter: the woman faces a serious charge of assault and

the 6abc dunkin' donuts thanksgiving day parade, jfk boulevard, 20th street. eakens oval in front of the museum. kelly drive and spring garden street are already blocked. in the coming hours, the benjamin franklin parkway will close as 16th and the mlk drive. more closures coming some already in place, if you're heading to the parade, stick to the highways. >> this year marks the 97th thanksgiving day parade. the nation's oldest. the balloons are being inflated and the floats are being prepped to roll down the parkway. katherine scott is live what we call inflation station where the parade is taking shape before her eyes. what's going on katherine. >> reporter: since we last spoke there's a lot happening at inflation station. when we last spoke, the balloon handlers were just coming in. we have olivia looking at jfk boulevard by 20th street. sandbags are weighing her down. over here, mr. potato head is in the process of going up. behindato head we have t-rex. we have the grinch, that's a popular one. siewby -- scooby do. we spoke to the balloon handlers from f

. >>> and, developing now, artificial sweetener company splenda is suing dunkin donuts. they used to offer it but now offers a chinese off brand that comes in the distinct yellow packets. they claimed dunkin donuts falsely indi splenda in the drinks and they are damaging their reputation. dunkin donuts is not commenting. >>> new tonight, cities all over the country installing benches that are free phone charging stations and can be wi- fi hot spots. they do that without using electricity. mark albert explains. >> reporter: these benches are causing double takes in washington dc. and that is exactly what parks and recreation director keith outside to injoy our parks, stay longer. >> reporter: the sufa benches named after the boston company that makes them uses a square solar panel in the middle to power the chargers and the wi- fi chargers that are free and don't come with a password. >> there it is. we are connected. >> cities are really excited about it. >> reporter: sandra richter is the ceo. >> we have been bringing these benches into low income neighborhoods. low inc

the 6 abc dunkin donuts thanksgiving day parade.t floats including one ta featured a giant ice sculpture. and dozens of marching bands got the crowd moving like this one all the way from jamaica. >> and hundreds of others from across the delaware valley gave back by volunteering their time. >> rick and monica are off and not all shoppers that want to take advantage of black friday deals didn't have to wait to go shopping. kmart and old navy opened early this morning. >> reporter: more than 137 million americans are expected to shop this weekend hoping to snatch up the best toys for all ages. and retailers around the country are trying to lure the consumers inside like this best buy shopper that pitch aid tent to get the best deals on -- >> some tvs and a few tablets and a few computers. >> macy's the world's largest department store are offering in-store exclusives on apparel and fragrances, and toys r us is opening their doors soon after the plates are cleared. >> we have a whole store of awesome. literally hundreds of items on sal

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. >>> good afternoon noon in the news final rehearsals are underway for the 6 abc dunkin donuts thanksgiving day parade. we'll take you live to the parkway. >>> and south carolina governor, nikki haley is the first woman chosen for a post in donald trump's administration. >> and the big story on "action news" is the roads rails and skies, expected to be the most crowded holiday travel period in nine years. whether you are driving and flying david murphy has your holiday travel forecast. >> reporter: we are up and down the east coast. dry. dry down to florida. maybe just a couple of sprinkles there later on. the big issue is the upper great lakes where we have snow and rain from detroit to chicago and st. louis is starting to get out on the other side of that and the other side of mississippi river you are in good shape. new orleans may pick up a thunderstorm later on. so maybe a flight delay there. as we look at what is going on right now, it doesn't look too bad. temperature-wise at 4:00, in case are you packing your bags and getting ready to head somewhere else or expected relatives later

we have also of course our cosponsor for the 6abc parade, dunkin' donuts. america runs on donuts. yes, indeed. they have a nice byplane there on the front. over here, a music float. on the other side of that float, and then of course our statue of liberty. give me liberty or give me death. who said that? patrick henry said that so many, many years ago. we would be remiss without the great grand float that kicks it all off. mr. drumstick himself leading off the parade has he has for so many years. anyway, down at the art museum, a cast of thousands and thousands has been rehearsing for tomorrow's parade. let's take you there. ♪ >> reporter: marie and the salsa band rehearsing "carol of the bells." and then "burning up the town" with their tribute to prince. ♪ and then there's tap, tap, tapping away on their amazing production. what are you guys going to do this year? >> we're going to get under my seat. >> reporter: that sounds awesome. you ready for this? >> i'm so excited. >> reporter: so were a group of gospel singers. what's this called? >> love can move mountains. this is goin

. >>> the holidays would not be complete without one of the annual traditions, the 6 abc dunkin donuts thanksgiving day parade. ♪ ♪ >> lots of fun the big show stepped off bright and early with a big production outside of the art museum steps. giant floats and marching bands and music. thousands of people lined the parade routes and cheer on the floats and performers, for folks this is a long time tradition. >> we started with my niece stacey when she was 2 years old and then the kids started to grow we came with scaffolding and ladders and it started to grow. >> we came home from the parade and the elves helped my mom decorate the house. >> very cool. there was plenty to see of course for anyone that came out today. and for those of you that watched from home. and of course the parade is the spring board for which we kick off the holiday season. today's rendition of the holiday rock song christmas was performed by drew lachey. on the lady liberty float. >>> every year the parade puts high school students on the stage and today they gave tribute to a music icon. ♪ tonight i'm going to

the countdown is on to the annual 6 abc dunkin donuts thanksgiving day parade. a holiday tradition here in philadelphia. rehearsals have been underway all day on eakins oval. >> today is the most hectic day of all. all the last minute pieces come in everything from the fencing and pouertort ajohns getting sa. and they combine as one to make up the youth choir and do a final run through for tomorrow's show. >> it take a lots to do this and these are memories these kids have for the rest of their lives. >> it's a holiday spectacular and today's weather could not have been better to make sure the pieces of this parade are all falling right into place. >> the sun is shining and a little bit of breeze and the ground is hard and nothing is sinking and yes we are been through wind and rain and snow all that we can do. but most importantly it's about what happens on thanksgiving day itself. >> weather shouldn't keep any away from the parade route, if you can't make it you can watch from the comfort of your own home. consider this, the 6 abc dress rehearsal. the broadcas

and of course 6 abc is the home for the 6 abc dunkin' donuts thanksgiving day parade. karen rogers adam joseph and i will be there for all the fun starting at 9:00 a.m. on thanksgiving day right here on 6 abc. can't wait sara. >> can't wait. >>> speaking of the 6 abc dunkin' donuts thanksgiving day parade. fyi is getting you ready for hot day everything from ideas for your shopping to a preview of this year's parade. here is karen rogers. >> reporter: thousands of singers and dancers and musicians will march through the parade including the grammy award winning singer estelle. and drew lachey and jodi mass even and breakout star brian justin crumb and ginger zee is bringing the sunshine and 2008 miss america kirsten hagland bringing the joy of christmas and a float bringing the rei reigning many delaware pennsylvania and new jersey. and a tribute to captain noah. and peter grew up going to this parade on thanksgiving day, and now one of the main attractions. >> finally i get to be part of it, i'm really exciting. mickey and minnie and all of your disney friends will be

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. >>> company that makes splenda is suing dunkin' donuts heartland custom consumer products purchased under a year ago don't chain used to offer splenda to cut ties with a sugar substitute this year. the lawsuit claims a chain out offers a chinese offbrand sucralose. in yellow packets like splenda court documents heartland says it sent investigators to more than 70 dunkin' donuts around the country asking for splenda. they were directed toward that chinese product. and sometimes restaurant staff also falsely indicated that splenda was used in its products. heartland says dunkin' donuts reputation they want constant compensation for corrective advertising of the damages dunkin' donuts did not file a legal response for that is a ton of work just to get the money from the swinger company. undercover agents in a lawsuit. >> jerry: i think we should give krispy kreme equal time. [laughter] let's take a look at the sunrise here six is skiing back you could see the brightening skies out to the east clear tonight for the big supermoon. miracle mile shops in the strip 56 degrees west wind at 5

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. >> and dunkin donuts gives back. how they're helping families in need this season and how they're rewarding you with a free donut. >>> all right, good afternoon, everybody. as your traffic authority, we feel it is important to keep you posted on travel news today. because with a lot of people hitting the dw literally been out there before the sun came up. >> yes, you did let us know what was going on out there. we're live from prim. that's the last stop in nevada before you hit california and so far things are looking good out there faith. >>reporter: they are looking good. starting to get a little congested. it's not even 1:00 in the afternoon. i'll step out of the way so you can see here. office to get an early start on their travel plans. thanksgiving is going to be the busiest this year in nine years. aaa predicts nearly 320 thousand people will travel to las vegas through monday and 60 percent of those people are travelling by car. one traveller we caught up with says traffic, as you guys can see, is already pre

right now you can pitch in, sara bloomquist is live at the 6 abc dunkin' donuts holiday food drive with how you can help out. >> reporter: we are here in the 6 abc studios taking your donations to help philabundance and other area food banks, the number to call is 1-877-940-6222. you can also find a link on our website at 6abc.com. you know 750,000 people face hunger in our area every day and a lot are senior citizens. we have people here to take your phone calls, richard curtis. the souderton area teacher who won the live with kelly cohost contest. alicia vitarelli is here as well. representatives from nrg and over here he is taking a phone this is chris young, the owner of the little lion a great restaurant in old city. this is brian taff, no introduction needed. and adam joseph and sharrie williams ready to get the phones ringing. 1-877-940-6222. this is all about giving this evening. i want to bring into the studio now president and general manage, of 6 abc bernie prazenica and representatives from philabundance as well. bernie you have a generous donation from our company tonight.

this fall at dunkin' donuts, get lost in pumpkin from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. sip in the season today. america runs on dunkin'. >> new at 11:00, a canadian grand mother may soon end up behind bars over a video game. 33, a game she has not even heard of let alone played. >> if she hasn't heard of it, she could go to jail, could copyright infringement laws need to be changed to protect a person from issues just like this. >> rebels golfer kicks off the jim dunlap: too many nevada police officers the truth is, we make it too easy for criminals and the dangerously mentally ill to buy guns. they get them at gun shows or online from strangers, no questions asked. so here's something we can do to honor the fallen: close the background check loophole. that will help prevent future cop killings. it works. in states that have closed the loophole, nearly half as many police officers have been shot and killed in the line of duty. background checks save lives. v.o.: yes on question one. i'm catherine cortez masto impact my patients here in nevada. so even though i'm a republican, i won't be voting

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erin: the company that makes splenda is now suing dunkin' donuts. the lawsuit comes after dunkin' donuts cut ties with the sugar substitute this year. the suit claims that the chain now offers a chinese-made off-brand in yellow packets like splenda. the company says it sent investigators into more than 70 dunkin' donuts restaurants and found that some employees falsely indicated that splenda was used in its products. the company says dunkin' donut'' actions are damaging splenda's reputation, and it now wants compensation. this week marks national hunger and homelessness awareness week. and this morning, we are taking a look at the states where the most people go hungry. according to a new report from biggest problem when it comes to hunger, followed by arkansas and louisiana. maine was listed as the ninth state where the most people go hungry. sean: turning now to sports. the patriots put their 7-1 record on the line last night against one of the best teams in the nfc, the seattle seahawks. this was a rematch of the 2014 super bowl, which, of course

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. >>> a wbz exclusive this morning, a dunkin' donuts worker intentionally scalded with hot tea after a confrontation with a customer. the investigation is now under way. >>> barry. >> and, kerry, there's fog out there this morning, dense in spots. it is going to lift, but is it really going to clear up and be sunny? my accuweather forecast is just ahead. >>> good saturday morning, everybody. it is november 26th. i'm kerry conly. we are following breaking news this morning. former cuban president fidel castro has died. his brother and current cuban president raoul castro made the last night. his reign over the small island nation lasted nearly 50 years. a gastrointestinal ailment forced fidel to hand over the presidency to raoul in 2008. fidel castro was 90 years old. >>> meanwhile, just 90 miles off the coast of cuba thousands are taking to the streets in miami celebrating the news of castro's death. crowds gathered all across the city chanting and dancing while holding cuban flags with people other. >> the beast is dead, the rabies is gone. there's hope for not only us as cuban, but

along the roadways. >>> inspirational stories and a what he says inspires him to do it. >> and dunkin donuts gives back. how they're helping families in need this season and how they're rewarding you with a free donut. >>> all right, good afternoon, everybody. as your traffic authority, we feel it is important to keep you posted on travel news today. because with a lot of people hitting the dw literally been out there before the sun came up. >> yes, you did let us know what was going on out there. we're live from prim. that's the last stop in nevada before you hit california and so far things are looking good out there faith. >>reporter: they are looking good. starting to get a little congested. it's not even 1:00 in the afternoon. i'll step out of the way so you can see here.

it's in collaboration with the 6abc dunkin' donuts food drive. >>> a battle staying healthy as we grow older. we have an exercise for seniors to work out the core muscles. >>> lacing up for a cause, introduce you to the local principal who is leading her students by putting one foot in front of the other. >> reporter: 71 feeling like spring and winter arrives tomorrow, this is weather whiplash, all the details in the accuweather forecast when "action news" comes right back. >> so glad you stayed with us, southwest philadelphia school principal and her students are taking steps a whole lot of them to get new computers. the principal is raising money by running in the philadelphia marathon. her students took part in a fun run. donations are helping them toward the 9 had thousand dollars for the 240 computers. the district is only fund the campaign. >> there need to be equity in resources are when you are not given something in life you deserve you have to fight positively to get it. >> fundraiser is taking donations so you can help out. >>> karen rogers is looking at the exclusive accuwe

some of the other stuff like dunkin' donuts, i don't really get. it's very noisy.yet fundamentally it would seem to be that the consumer should be in a really good place. >> right. >> they're employed, right? gas is not expensive. they can get a reasonably priced mortgage. it's very confusing to me. so i'm not going to put new money to work, i'm not going to sell the things that i own. i am nervous, look at tonight, go on p gopro. >> we'll hear from starbucks' howard schultz later on. in july he said the profound weakening in consumer confidence because of the election was a reason for the difficulties. then you mentioned dunkin' donuts' nigel travis, take a listen, he said it's a cocktail of factors, changing in gas prices, changes in food staff regulations, and of course the overwhelming dampening of the presidential election. we should be pleased when it's past. >> whoever gets elected, half the country will be unhappy. >> but certainty. >> you also have certainty that for the next four years half the country is going to be really upset and the other half of the

. >>> a dunkin' donuts employee attacks an pl is now alleging voter fraud in three states, including new hampshire. >>> live from the channel 4 studios in boston, this is wbz news this morning. >>> good morning, everybody, i'm kate merrill. >>and i'm chris mckinnon. it's monday, november 28th. you sound a little under the weather. >>you know a night late of -- a late night of partying. good and weekend. weather-wise we are in the 20s and 30s right now. we are 28 in worcester right now. 35 in manchester, and upper 20s to upper 30s on cape cod. clouds a variable, so clear skies for some of us and patchy fog cover. the clouds will be with us at times this morning but will thin and give us some sunshine. av going to be working our direction. today is plenty quiet. sun and clouds, sunrise at 6:51 this morning. fair and cool through the afternoon. highs in the mid 40s, not all that strong winds today. temperatures in the upper 30s. we'll time out the rain for tomorrow and wednesday coming up. >>> quiet start, live look at of cars right now, 30 minutes from methuen to downtown boston. 95 up

the 6 abc dunkin donuts thanksgiving day parade made its way up the ben franklin parkway for anotherfeast for the eyes and ears. >> it's family tradition and it's great. >> this is my very first time and my daughter is in the parade. >> whether a seasoned spectator or first time fan there was plenty to cheer about even as a terrifying t-rex. >> as a child my dad with bring us down and my mom stayed home and cooked dinner and when we returned the elves had helped her decorate with the help. >> this tradition started with four brothers and this is the first time one was not able to be here and the gathering has grown and more than 60 families come to celebrate. >> we started off with my niece, stacey when she was 2 years old and we were holder her on our shoulders and then as the kids started to grow we came with scaffolding and ladders and then it progressed. >> happy thanksgiving. >> holiday cheer and family and friends and traditions of old and some in the making. >> it's awesome. every year we watch it on tv and now we are actually watching it and we are on tv. >> another year and

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erin: the company that makes splenda is now suing dunkin donuts. the lawsuit comes after dunkin substitute this year. the suit claims that the chain now offers a chinese-made off-brand in yellow packets like -- that look like splenda. the company says it sent investigators into more than 70 dunkin donuts restaurants and found that some employees falsely indicated that splenda was used in its products. the company says dunkin donuts' actions are damaging splenda's reputation, and it now wants compensation. the line last night against one of the best teams in the nfc, the seattle seahawks. member those guys? this was a rematch of the 2014 super bowl, which, of course, the patriots won that game. in the third quarter, the patriots were down 19-14 when legarrette blount took it in for his third touchdown of the game making it 21-19 new england. in the 4th the seahawks took the lead after russell wilson made his third touchdown pass of the game. he had a great night. the patriots had a chance in the final seconds, 4th and goal, but tom brady could not co

. >>> dunkin' donuts is facing a lawsuit. >> why the company is accused of tricking customers when it comes to their sugar. >>> plus, accidental deaths online. the mistake that has facebook telling users they died. >>> an the super packed vitamins that you only need to take one time. >>> chilly start to the weekend. but a nice rebound on the way. even 60s in the forecast. we'll take a look at that and the chance for much needed rainfall coming up. fios is not cable. we're wired differently. gary watson to beat the local sled jump record, fly, gary, fly. ...his friend can download 13 versions of the perfect song... ...his sister can live stream it... ...while his mom downloads how to set a dislocated shoulder. get 150 meg internet, tv and phone for just 79.99 per month online for the first year. >>> facebook certainly upset a lot of users after a glitch made it appear they had died. accidently memorializeed accounts. even facebook's ceo mark zuckerburg got the message. no comment from facebook, but it appears that they finally did fix that glitch. >>> dunkin' donuts facing a lawsuit. t

preparations are in high gear for the 6 abc dunkin donuts thanksgiving day parade. the art museum steps are now decorated in red, green and white. the parade is 1.4 miles long starting at 20 and and jfk and making its way along the parkway. if you are not heading down to the parade, you can watch it all right here on channel 6. cecily tynan, rick williams, karen rogers, adam joseph and alicia vitarelli will have full coverage of the 6 abc dunkin donuts thanksgiving day parade. and it begins 8:30 thursday morning right here on channel 6. >>> it is beginning to look a lot like christmas at the philadelphia museum of art. tomorrow night this christmas tree will light up the museums iconic steps, the tree stands almost 50 feet tall and runs on light ta uses solar energy and adam joseph will have live reports tomorrow beginning at 4:00. coming up on "action news" tonight, a new jersey turkey farm is working in overdrove and we'll talk about why there is no place else they will get their bird for their thanksgiving table. and everything is under the microscope. and the ea

the maker of splenda is suing dunkin' donuts six months after the companies parted ways. e sweetener last spring, but splen da says dunkin' donuts is still telling customers it uses splenlda. dunkin' donuts is not commenting. josh: facebook is taking another look at its news feeds. it recently simplified the way it presents headlines after complaints about editorializing, now the company says it will work harder to keep fake news these kinds of changes do take time. jean: don't expect to google any of the titles at this wouldn't book store. it is blocking wi-fi and cracking down on electronic device is. >> welcome to the place for books and coffee. please leave your cell cell phos and your laptops in your bag. take a break, live like it's 1993. we want people to be able to come into the store, rel reporter: the owners say customers enthusiastically embracing the rules saying it nice to have a place that's peaceful and quiet. for the techy in your life, how about a smart watch powered by body heat. the makers of the power watch say it converts temperature differences into

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. >>> daniel: heartland consumer products and dunkin donuts cut ties earlier this year and heartland says canton based company has been misleading the customers. they say dunkin donuts replace splenda with off-brand sugar substitute with sugar packaging and say it is used in products. dunkin donuts hasn't responded >> julie: facebook ceo mark zuckerberg was declared dead on facebook because of what's being called a terrible error and most if not all accounts have been fixed. >> daniel: extremely rare diamond worth as much as $25 million is about to hit the auction block. take look at this thing. of the largest blue diamonds of time to be sold and bidding take place in switzerland on wednesday. >>> daniel: saturday ruth ginsburg was in kennedy center and received applause and praise as she took on the nonsinging role of duchess and likely be the last performance and has to focus on day >> julie: stranded biker turns out to be none other than bruce springsteen. when he couldn't hopped on the back of the bike and went to bar >>> it's november 14th. time for great viral videos "right thi

a lawsuit against the pipeline >>> a dunkin' donuts worker attacked with a hot cup of tea. police say this woman got into a dispute with the dunkin' donuts employee two weeks ago at the dudley square station. and they say she threw a hot cup of tea severely burning the woman. >>> president-elect donald trump is meeting with potential of his administration today. he fired off 2011 tweets -- 11 tweets yesterday alleging voter fraud. in one he wrote "i won the popular vote if you deduct the millions of people who voted illegally." >>> tom brady on the pat's win over the jets. >>> plus bruin's goalie tuukka rask making 30 saves, bus agine a world where the holidays are about joy again. where days are filled with magic instead of madness. at t.j. maxx, marshalls and homegoods, we've imagined the holidays this way for decades. it's why we never have crazy sales. never make you clip coupons. and always have amazing prices it's time to bring back the holidays >>> the bruins trying to it appear a losing streak. >>plus the patriots win. steve burton has more. >>good morning, everyone

don't forget to join us for the dunkin' donuts thanksgiving day parade. cesily tynan rick williams, adam joseph and alicia vitarelli and karen rogers host. catch it right here on 6abc at 9:00 a.m. >> this could make for a merry holiday season. the powerball jackpot has soared to $359 million. there were no winners in the 333 million-dollar drawing and one match five winner in michigan. that means the jack pot will roll over. 16 24, 28, the powerball was 21. >> several families in delaware will have extra plates at the table. the action cam in dover where parents took part. the ceremony finalized the adoption of the children we want to say congratulations to all the families. >> it's beautiful thing. >> it is one of the hottest tv shows of the new season. we'll look at the government program on which the designated survivor is based. >> a story that has gone viral of an accidental text that led to an invitation to thanksgiving. >> one game that was played in the snow this weekend. we'll tell you where. let's take you live back here at home. no snow in cent

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randy: a lawsuit filed against dunkin' donuts. emily: the company says the coffee chain is lying to its customers. also, bruce springsteen getting help on the road. randy: rare sight in the sky this morning. this is live looking at the super moon. looks bigger and brighter than the full moon we usually get to see around here. this is the closest a full moon has been to the earth sin emily: it looks like you need sunglasses, it's so bright. cindy: it's bright now. when it was rising, it was so large. it was distracting. i was looking at it. it's going to be setting this morning at about 6:15. a little more time to enjoy it out there. got a lot of great pictures from viewers as well. i'll share a couple with you. you can see right here we had a bunch, and we are looking at, trying to get to because i can't show it to you until i get to the wall. this is the way the moon looked in natick last night. so big and bright. we have another shot with a gorgeous backdrop. this one from scituate harbor. just fantastic. just love seeing all yo

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