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here's mark wahlberg in "the gambler." it is? don't give me that look. no, no, no, no, no. it isn't the one who talks the most. you're an npr host tops, okay? [ laughter ] the literary person in here is miss phillips. she is better at writing than our u.s. presently amateur #2 is at tennis. yet, she chooses to hide or just blend in with the rest of you. why? [ cheers and applause ] >> jimmy: aww, that's what i'm talking about. december 25th. "the gambler." more with mark wahlberg when we get back, you guys. come on. we're going to do a little gambling. [ cheers and applause ] ♪ come on! wait for me! there it is. ah! hurry up. you're heavy. are you sure these letters will get to santa? yes, of course. hold still. almost there. a little bit higher. i can't hold you up much longer. ah! whoa! [ all giggle ] ♪ hi, fellas. hi, virginia. why are you on the floor? [ female announcer ] bring your letter to santa into macy's and we'll donate to the make-a-wish® foundation. together, we'll collect a million reasons to believe. and we

the star, he blames his action on his youth, wahlberg had robbed him of alcohol and used asian slursim, he thought he blinded him and the actor was charged as an adult and served 45 days behind bars, wahlberg wants the pardon for reasons of getsing a liquor license and working with the police. >>> keira knightley is pregnant. she is said to be 3 months pregnant and this is the couple's first child. she picked up a nomination for the screen actors guild and the gold's englobes for her role in the imitation game. ♪ with the card most accepted in the philadelphia region, you have the compassion and security of blue cross. giving you the confidence to move forward. independence blue cross. live fearless. >>> well, if are you looking for distraction this afternoon look at these stories at 6abc.com. one small step for dog and one giant leap for k-9 kind. watch chunk an english bull dog puppy find out how to get down the stairs, try oxford's rendition of mariah carey's "all i want for christmas is you" must see video and more at 6abc.com/distraction. >> melissa is here now with a final look

back in 1988 wahlberg severely beat two men while trying to steal alcohol.he attack left one of the men blind in one eye. wahlberg says the pardon would be formal recognition that someone can receive public redemption if he devotes himself to a life of good works. no word on when governor duval patrick will make a decision. >>> dozens turned out for an open casting call for the new rocky spinoff movie. potential background players showed off their skills at south philadelphia high school today. the film is called creed and it stars sylvester stallone. he's reprising his role of rocky balboa. production will begin january 26. it runs through the end of march here in the philadelphia area. >>> now the count do you to christmas is on. shoppers out in full force this weekends. gloucester township police officers they took some deserving children shopping today. "eyewitness news" at the target on berlin cross keys road. this is all part of the department's heroes and helpers program. afterward the kids met with santa claus at the nearby chick-fil-a where they had

that man says he for gives wahlberg and believes in seconds chances. says it's not true that he went blind in one eye from the attack. he says he lost his vision serving in vietnam and not because of what wahlberg did. wahlberg served 45 days of a two-year sentence for that crime. >>> and finally we have new information about the new star wars movie thanks to an old school idea. director j.j. abrams released a series of trading cards with the names of the key characters in star wars the force awakens. tops is making the cards like they did for the original star wars movie in 77. abrams joked he is sorry he couldn't also give fans a stick of gum. remember that, rick. >> i do, i do. that was the fun days. this will be fun, too. >> i wasn't alive then. >> sure you were. >> i'll take your word for it. >> right, okay. i got pictures to prove you were around. >>> thanks shirleen. >>> still ahead on "action news" a delaware teen has been charged with murdering his own father with a cross bow. the shocking motive ahead. >>> an intruder went after an elderly ma

wahlberg, who was a guest on good day last year, served time after 88 conn risk for an attack that left another man blind in one eye. it happened when he was a teenager. he was apparently trying to steel two cases of alcohol from a man outside a convenient store. around here wahlberg is known for playing eagles ledgend vince papale in invincible. >>> a philadelphia mother has been named 2014 national women of worth by laurel paris. >> it is a big deal. we are all women of worth but she got this honor for her outstanding work for a machine in profit that she co founded after losing her three month-old fund to an a undetect heart condition. we spoke with phyillis when she was initially a finalist. then she beat out 3400 nominees and she will receive $35,000 for simon's fun. >>> so history made at the center in bryn mawr, it has now delivered 10,000 babies. here is a very cute baby getting the big 10k honor, with her mom and dad, this is vera grace. she was born at 4:00 o'clock wednesday morning to matt and frances broadsky, she's 8-pound. my goodness. full head of hair as well. she's doin

mark wahlberg would like a pardon in an assault case dating back more than 25 years. he served time after 1988 conviction for an attack that left another man blind in one eye. it happened when he was a teenager. wahlberg was trying to steel a couple cases of alcohol from a man outside a lenient store. around here wahlberg is men for playing eagles ledgend vince papale in the movie invincible. >>> still ahead, the royals are coming, are you ready for will and kate's trip to the u.s. this weekend? when and where you can get a glimpse of the royal couple, next. >>> that is pretty cool. you can get a glimpse of this right now. we are taking a live look at cape canaveral orion we are taking a live look at cape canaveral orion spacewhat's possible today?ff wi-fi access in more places then ever before. all your favorites in the cloud and on every device. a home you control with the touch of a finger. news and entertainment that informs and delights in ways you never thought possible. comcast nbcuniversal bringing media and technology together for you. >>> new jersey lawmaker

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mark wahlberg is one of hollywood's top leading men with a new movie opening later this month that'seady generating oscar buzz. but this morning he's making headlines by asking for a pardon, for a crime he committed more than 25 years ago. brandon scott has the details. >> reporter: in his new film "the gambler," actor mark wahlberg plays a self-destructive blackjack addict, tied up in some illegal activity. >> you've got me feeling lucky. i'm putting everything on black. >> reporter: but it's a crime he committed as a teenager that's instead making headlines. in 1988 at just 16 years old, wahlberg was convicted of assault after trying to steal alcohol from a man in front of a boston convenience store and using a stick to beat the man in the head. even though he received an adult sentence of three months in jail, he was released after just 45 days. now he's asking for a full pardon. in an application filed last week with the state of massachusetts, wahlberg wrote, "rather than ignore or deny my troubled past i have used the public spotlight to speak openly about the mistakes i made a

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. >>> mark wahlberg's pardon may be put on hold.roup wants the assault charges the actor wants pardoned to remain on his record. you can see what wahlberg has to say this morning on the "today" show. >>> twitter is still calculating this year's list, but the social media site announced the most mentioned christmas movies from 2013, macaulay culkin's home alone takes the number one spot. followed by love actually. bing crosby's white christmas. polar express. and number five is the surprise entry, i would have never thought that diehard would be in the list of christmas movies. >> classic. >> really? you think so? all right. >> christmas story better than all of them, by the way. >> i'm betty nguyen. this is "first look" on msnbc. "way too early" with thomas roberts starts right now. >>> the hackers, they claim they have downloaded almost 100 terabytes of data. reams and reams of it. >> it is kind of the wikileaks of hollywood now, isn't it? >> a little bit like that, yes. the difference is that they were clearly out to damage sony a

leading us off in "the skinny" is mark wahlberg.record erased. >> who knew he was convicted of assault in the late '80s and spent 45 days in jail. he's seeking to have a pardon here to be able to work more closely with local law enforcement helping at-risk kids. >> they hope they'll see it as an inspiration and motivation that they, too, can turn their lives around. >> good effort. >> i didn't realize he had a criminal record. >>> it's official. >> this is great news. >> daniel craig back as james bond. and the name has been revealed. >> "spectre" is the name of the new movie. the cast gathered on tuesday and unveiled, you have to have a bond car. the aston martin bd 10. goodness gracious. daniel craig will play bond for the fourth time. and look at the bond girl here, monica bellucci. she's making history. >> she'll be the oldest bond girl in franchise history. i wondered if she was like 18 or 19. >> stop. >> she's 50 apparently. 50. she looks stunning. and shooting begins monday. it's scheduled to be released in november of next y

. >> actor mark wahlberg what happens a pardon in an as all salt case dating 25 years ago.ter a 1988 conviction for an attack that left another man blind in one eye. it happened when wahlberg was a teenager and he tried to steal two cases of alcohol from a man outside a convenience store. around here wahlberg name for playing vince pal pally in the movie invincible. >> we all love our pets and some possible say pet insurance has been a lifesaver for their animals and for their wallets. others however say it's a waste of money. so what's a pet lovered to? fox's lisa, looks at the proses and cons of pet insurance. >> reporter: 784 old ginger is the joy of this family. >> she's great with everybody. great with kids. great with anyone. >> reporter: when yin injury became ill and required emergency surgery to save her life, the family used their pet insurance. >> it made the decision much easier for us we saved our dog. we call it the $10,000 dog. >> reporter: family was reimbursed for $9,000. pet insurance typically requires you to pay a premium deductible and sometimes put the

mark wahlberg is a better man and he wants you to know that publicly. that is why he is now asking for a pardon for a crime that he committed back in 1988, when he was still marky mark. now, he's a professional actor. got to take him seriously. this incident actually got him into a bunch of trouble. trace gallagher is live with exactly what went down and happened. hi, trace. >> hey, heather. he was then 16-year-old mark wahlberg and he was trying to steal some alcohol. in the process he severely beat a vietnamese immigrant with a stick. during that beating that left the man blind in one eye he actually unleashed a flurry of racial slurs and he said race had nothing to do with the crime, it was the drugs. he was tried as an adult, convicted and served 25 days in jail. 25 years later he asked for a pardon and he is a good citizen and his movies don't glorify violence. you see the note there from the pardon application. my hope is that if i receive a pardon, troubled youths will see this as an inspiration and motivation that they too can turn their lives a

it's brie larson and mark wahlberg in "the gambler."mbler." >> yay. >> jimmy: it's in theatres everywhere christmas day. damon wayans joins us next. want to conga line out of here? let's do it. [ cheers and applause ] ♪ ♪ [ cheers and applause ] >> jimmy: not only is our next guest an actor, a comedian, but he's also the creator of a new video entertainment app called "v hedz" -- h-e-d-z. available on iphone and android. he's going to be performing this saturday and sunday here in new york city at caroline's on broadway. please welcome the hilarious, the one and only, damon wayans, everybody. ♪ [ cheers and applause ] >> thank you. thank you. it's nice to be back on tv again. been a while. yeah! [ cheers and applause ] appreciate that. i'm a grandfather now. several times over -- [ cheers ] --and i'm really happy because it's the best way to parent, you know what i mean? i think i finally figured it out. like, my granddaughter is 2 now and she's going through terrible twos. and what she does is she comes by my house and just knocks stuf

before mark wahlberg hit it big, he had a record and a rap sheet. why he's asking for forgiveness 30 years later. should the original bad boy be given a clean slate? >>> and good morning, america. welcome to t.j. holmes. >> hey, hello. just trying to make lara proud. >> always do. >> try not to mess up the seat here. >> it's interesting to see how the marky mark story works out. >> he admits he made a very big mistake as a kid. now he's seeking redemption for his own kids. >> we're going to begin with the outrage in the streets. protests from coast to coast for the second night after the grand jury decision in the eric garner state. abc's ron claiborne is in staten island this morning, the site of the deadly confrontation. good morning, ron. >> reporter: good morning, george. i'm in the calm eye of the storm of protests that are sweeping the country. those protesters chanting i can't breathe, the last words of eric garner, and also don't shoot. holding up their hands. this as we're learning more about the inner workings of the grand jury that didn't

. >>> plus actor mark wahlberg, his past coming back to haunt him.this retired teacher says he did to some little kids. >> throwing rocks, saying we don't want black people here. >>> then she is 24, but she

it's brie larson and mark wahlberg in "the gambler."mbler." >> yay. >> jimmy: it's in theatres everywhere christmas day. damon wayans joins us next. want to conga line out of here? let's do it. [ cheers and applause ] ♪ the holiday season is here, which means it's time for the volkswagen sign-then-drive event. for practically just your signature, you could drive home for the holidays in a german-engineered volkswagen. like the sporty, advanced new jetta... and the 2015 motor trend car of the year all-new golf. if you're wishing for a new volkswagen this season... just about all you need is a finely tuned... pen. get zero due at signing, zero down, zero deposit, and zero first month's payment on select new volkswagen models. waiter: yep. new gingerbread french toast and pumpkin pancakes. but they're only around for a limited time. girl: can i still get it if i'm on the naughty list? waiter, chuckling: i think you'll be fine. [bell rings] waitress: welcome to denny's! ♪ [ cheers and applause ] >> jimmy: not only is our next guest an actor

. >> plus, film star mark wahlberg wants a pardon. what he did 25 years ago, and why he wants it taken off the record. >> and burried in a wall of mud. drivers narrowly escape mother nature. we'll show you more of this video when we come back. >> ♪ >> it is the weekends, it is a holiday season, so many plans to be had. but you might want to delay them in they're outdoors, at least until sunday. >> that's right. >> the rain will be coming in, a little later today, and will last until saturday, katie of course with all of the details on the other side. stay with us,s, we'll be back. stay with us,s, we'll be back. >> ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ discover all the naturally moisturizing flavors of burt's bees lip balm. >>> just muddy mess left behind by days and days of rain in southern california. those cars that you're about to see here burried in about 4 feet of mud after record rainfall drenched that area. rescuers also saved dozen every people trapped in their cars and their homes by the mudslides. >>> not a good situation there, kate. >> i just too much

mark wahlberg is the center of this film, also a produce other it, right?> talk about working with mark and how he brings this character to life. >> well, he came to me first and foremost with the discriminascr. he had fallen in love with this character which on paper is very different than who he is but also quite similar. both gamblers, guys who in a way try to break the rules or change the rules to get where they want to be. so, it was -- my experience working with him was first and foremost as an actor and less as a producer. but i -- i loved the challenge. read this script and i immediately knew i was getting in with the movie star. >> a lot of the film is in these gambling houses. there are been great films around gambling because it's ripe territory for drama. >> yeah, the stakes are high, which is intrinsic to drama by its very nature. but this interestingly, i'd say this film is very different, very different, radically different from the original, which is more a study of addiction than this idea of someone who's out of control and how he learns t

. >> mark wahlberg seeking a pardon for beating up a guy 26 years ago. >> more chokehold fire storm. because cops put him on his stomach. >> as i press on you, you're not able to take in a deep breath. >> here he is, the boy who was trapped in a chimney. >> i'm stuck down a chimney. >> where did you get the crazy idea you that were going

and turn now to actor mark wahlberg. before he was a superstar, he was a troubled teen with a criminal record and spending time behind bars. and now trying to clear his name, hoping to serve as an example that you can turn your life around. paula faris has the story. >> reporter: before he was in the fighter, let it all out in the calvin klein ad, and even before he was markey mark getting down and dirty in good vibrations, mark wahlberg was a teenager with a pretty heavy record. >> stealing, robbing, doing dumb stuff. >> reporter: pleading guilty to assault in 1988 at the able of 16. spending time in jail after attacking a man while trying to steal alcohol. that attack leaving the man blind in one eye. almost 27 years later, he wants his criminal record cleared. filing an application asking or pardoned. i am deeply sorry for the actions i have took. since that time i have dedicated myself to becoming a better person and citizen so i can be a role model to my children and others. >> he wants to show others they can turn

wahlberg around here is known for being in the movie invincible. >> sure, he played vince palale, oneiend. >>> a philadelphia mother, has just been named, listen to this, 2014 women of the worth, by laurel paris. this is a huge word. >> phyillis, he came on the show, received the a word for simon's fund a non-profit she co founded after losing her three month-old on to a heart condition. we talk to her when she was just a finalist but she beat out more than 3400 nominee that is will receive 34,000 you dollars for simon's fund. >> our jen fred has been over this simon's fund story for years. you know how big this award is. >> very big. >> woman of the year. >> of course, i talk with her and she said this will go toward setting up screenings in different schools, that way kids can find out if they have a heart condition. >> congratulations. >> fantastic. >> whole world knows about her. >> holiday tipping, i still in my advanced age don't know what to give the baby-sitter, the hair stylist, mail guy or women, letter carrier is what i'm trying to say. how much do you tip. new rules this y

did you know mark wahlberg has a criminal record? now he want it erased. we'll tell you about the reason why he is taking action now after all these years when we come back. >> eagles nation, are you feeling it? we got something special here. eagles and the defending superbowl champion seattle seahawks, sunday, lincoln finance at feel. and we're talking to perm reese, about what the birds need to do to come out with a w. >> they better to it. >> oh, they will. i'm feeling it. >> we've got fate. >> we'll be back. >> ♪ >> individual joe from surveillance cameras, to help in the search for missing west chester university student shane montgomery. the 21 year old vanished after leaving manayunk bar early thanksgiving morning. investigators are specifically interested in video in the area bounded by the schuylkill l river, green lane, henry avenue and lincoln driver. the reward for finding shane now stands at $40,000. >>> five student arrested after the fight happened yesterday morning. it is unclear what sparked this brawl, or if anyone was hurt, no teachers o

. >>> mark wahlberg is asking for a pardon for an assault conviction from when he was 16. the incident involved him trying to rob a man and spent 45 days in jail. he's hoping for his criminal record to be erased after he dedicated himself to becoming a better person. >>> jon stewart has some interesting information for angelina jolie last night. >> if you ended up with me, instead of brad pitt, we could have been stoli. we could have been a vodka brand. >> i'm dara brown. this is "early today." we hope it is just your first stop of the day on nbc. >>> leading the news from az central, phoenix police suspect unarmed when killed by officer. an officer thought the suspect was reaching into his pocket for a weapon. he told brisbane to keep his hands in his pockets. when the officer felt threatened, he fired two shots. the item in brisbane's pocket turned out to be a bottle of pills. >>> in the telegraph, pope sacks the head of the swiss guard for being too strict. colonel daniel rudolph will reportedly remain at his post until early next year. an official explanation was given

wahlberg said that his attack blinded his victim in one eye.ward and said, quote, he did hurt me, but my left eye was already gone. he was not responsible for that. he was young and reckless but i forgive him now. everyone deserves another chance. i'm asked, if you were governor of massachusetts, would you give him a pardon? and my answer is very simple. given the remarkable way that he has lived a circumspect life as an adult. all the things he's done for veterans, the fact that he's truly shown not only sorrow for his youthful actions, i would say absolutely i would. of course i might want him to maybe give me a cameo role in his next movie, that might be okay too. h ryan reese back now on the huckabee report. how are you? >> governor, did you see what president obama said on "the colbert report"? >> i guess i didn't. what happened? >> remember the original healthcare.gov website? i think that's where disney got the idea for frozen. >> hey, that's pretty funny. >> yeah, i wonder where he got that from? >> i don't know. >> can we play the tape

rocks. >> jimmy: mark wahlberg and barbara walters will be joining us.week. >> steve: come on. [ cheers and applause ] >> jimmy: we're happy to be back. but first, we've got a a fantastic show tonight. one of the funniest people in the world. everyone's saying his new movie, they say it's the funniest movie of the year by far. it's called "top five." he wrote, directed and stars in. chris rock is here. >> steve: come on! [ cheers and applause ] >> jimmy: and i'm so happy. i heard it's great. plus, she's also -- look at chris. he's on the cover of "new york" here. if you don't have this magazine, get this. this is one of the best. or get the interview. it's probably online somewhere. one of the best interviews i've ever read. every single question he answers, and he's so smart and funny. it's just a fantastic -- one of the best articles i've ever read. also, guys, she's a superstar about to release her first greatest hits album. carrie underwood is stopping by. >> steve: whoa. [ cheers and applause ] >> jimmy: yeah. >> steve: come on. >> jimmy: she's tale

. >> john goodman, mark wahlberg there. wahlberg plays an english professor who leads a double life as a gambler, rated r. >>> i paint every single one of them, every big eye. me. and no one will ever know but you. >> the true story "big eyes" stars christophe walt as walter keen. it soon comes out that his wife amy adams is the one who painted the popular works of art. "big eyes" is rated pg-13. ♪ princes yes but wolves and humans too ♪ >>> and that is meryl streep "into the woods" has a star-studded cast that includes ms. streep, emily blunt and james cordon. the musical follows a number of classic tales who all interact with a witch. it's rated pg. some family fun there, anthony. movies a big feast, all part of the christmas day tradition. usually some cool weather as well. relatively speaking. good morning. >>> yes. we were talking about it earlier, how you have some cold air moving into the bay area right now all because of that cold front that's sinking in. yes, it is going to be a good day to stay in and enjoy the ni

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see what wahlberg has to say this morning on the "today" show. >>> rock band queen is at it again.y have released new album, they did that yesterday, it features previously unheard material. they also announced that they are going to go on tour with adam lambert. >> good job. >>> and congratulations in order for actress keira knightley, star of the upcoming film "the invitation game." he had is expecting her first child with her husband james riten. >>> and twitter is still calculating this year's list, but the social media site has announced the most mentioned christmas movies from 2013. macaulay culkin's home alone takes the number one spot. love actually is followed by -- follows that, and bing crosby's white christmas, polar express after that, and then at the number five spot, here's what's the big surprise, it is diehard. i would have never thought, bill, that diehard is a christmas movie. >> it was. it was based on a christmas office work party. that's the excuse for watching it. >> it qualifies. >> what is your favorite? >> it's a wonderful life. yours? >> a christmas story

tonight, join jimmy and his guests -- mark wahlberg, kevin neal

tonight, join jimmy and his guests -- mark wahlberg, kevin nealon,

. >>> mark wahlberg asking for a pardon from when he was 16 years old.ting to rob a man and the star landing in jail 14 months. he's asking it to be erased after making himself a better person. >>> and for angelina jolie. >> if you had ended up with me instead of brad pitt, our port manto, stewart jolie would have been stoli. we could have ban vodka brand. >> they would be an awesome vodka brand. he's funny. she's gorgeous. can't beat that. >>> and cape canaveral, shoulding okay. >> "first look," this is it. "way too early," thomas roberts, now. >> all: i can't breathe. i can't breathe. >> all: no justice. >> all: hands up! >> all: don't shoot. >>> another night of protests over the death of eric garner and the grand jury's decision not to indict. what the new york mayor is saying and how police are read sponding. >>> ready for hillary. the super pac supporting the potential candidate now has a billionaire among its backers. who is it. >>> plus, jeb bush may be feeling out new hampshire and a campaign. get ready granite state and let the 2016 games begin

. >>> plus actor mark wahlberg, his past coming back to haunt him.hat this retired teacher says he did to some little kids. >> throwing rocks, saying we don't want black people here. >>> then she is 24, but

. >> mark wahlberg seeking a pardon for beating up a guy 26 years ago. >> more chokehold fire storm.e die because cops put him on his stomach. >> as i press on you, you're not able to take in a deep breath. >> here he is, the boy who was trapped in a chimney. >> i'm stuck down a chimney. >> where did you get

hi, donnie wahlberg. >> even wahlberg's going to get excited tonight, i think.ristmas eve. welcome to the best decade of. >> is it true? >> reporter: yes. >> i'm getting acclimated, i'm excited. >> it's because you don't care anymore. and that's what's scary. >> it's going to be fun to not care. >> yeah. >> reporter: do you feel 40? >> no. but i look it. >> reporter: no, you don't. no, you don't. so last year i talked to you guys you said one of the first things you do after the show is over you eat. i knew i liked you when you said that. do you have plans for your meal after you get off here? >> we do. >> what is yours? >> same as yours. >> is it? >> i think. >> i order kentucky fried chicken. >> oh, i'm having sushi. this is why we work well. >> a little yin and yang. >> exactly. >> reporter: we have a lightning round. i'm going to ask you the first thing that comes to your mind with these questions. the new year's resolution for 2015? >> to find someone to kiss on new year's eve. >> that's so sweet. to stop self-criticizing myself. >> reporter: very good. wha

. >>> then just found, the guy actor mark wahlberg beat us 26 years ago. >> it's never been somethinge been proud of. >> wait until you hear what she's saying today. >>> uproar, should a registered sexual predator walk away with a $3 million lottery jackpot? >>> plus -- elevator freakout. keeping his

>>> mark wahlberg repenting for his sins and seeking forgiveness for his trespasses.tty candid with us. hey, everybody, i'm louis aguirre. >> i'm thea andrews. mark's latest film "the gambler" opens on christmas day. another film scheduled for a holiday release "the interview" may no longer get play at a theater near you. >> the seth rogen comedy is not only at the center of the sony hacking scandal, it's now the subject of an even more costly q&a. is "the interview" worth running on arguably the box office's biggest day of the year? >> threat of terror this morning to anyone who goes to see a ÷áó controversial new movie. >> it's about us as journalists trying to kill kim jong-un. >> what was a corporation under

this comes as wahlberg is promoting his latest movie that cups out this month. governor patrick made it easier in massachusetts for people to apply for pardons, including those who do not pose a risk of reoffending, as well as having showed extraordinary contributions to society. >> that's fair enough. if he weren't a celebrity, would he get a pardon for that crime? >> there were protests overnight in the u.s. and abroad, the continuing anger over police involved deaths in ferguson and missouri. 150 people marching at the university of burke lie in california last night. they moved to the city streets and into oakland. one was arrested. >> in london, dozens were arrested at a shopping mall. they stage add die-in, shutting down the mall. police say a breakaway group assaulted security staffer and dozens were taken into custody. >> parts of the plains states will be getting an early holiday present in the form of warmer weather. >> we've had a lot of grim forecasts lately. >> give us good news. >> places like the northeast with that last system, that flow behind t

other new movies include "american sniper" with bradley cooper, "the gambler" starring mark wahlberg,n's new flick "big eyes." >>> the wife of actor patrick stewart posted this individual video on youtube. it's hard not to smile as stewart reacts to the singing, dancing hat on his head. his wife wrote on youtube, sweet hat, bro. >>> and mindy kaling created a viral sensation after displaying a wreath witherspoon on the christmas episode of "the mindy project." turns out reese witherspoon thought it was pretty funny. she posted this pic on instagram yesterday wishing everyone a very merry christmas and telling mindy she couldn't resist. >> that's cute and clever. >> i can't believe somebody hasn't done that before, though. >> it seems so obvious now, doesn't it? >> yes it does. i was watching her in a movie this weekend, so -- >> i'm dara brown. this is "early today." we hope it is your first stop of the day on nbc. when the game is on the line... okay patrick, let's go base, shark, blitz. the nfl trusts duracell quantum to power their game day communication. abort! abort! he's keeping