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Extra, Extra: The Best Thanksgiving Movie Of All Time

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Ben Yakas

Published Nov 23, 2016

Modified Nov 23, 2016

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Ben Yakas

Published Nov 23, 2016

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• The new Spider-Man visited kids at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
• Here's why you should call your legislator, not just tweet into the echo chamber.
• Of course Billy Joel helped build Bruce Springsteen's motorcycle which broke down.
• Watch the first trailer for Martin Scorsese's new movie, Silence.
• R.I.P. Ralph Branca, who threw the pitch that became The Shot Heard ‘Round The World.
• The Last Waltz really is the best Thanksgiving movie.
• Thanksgiving eve is apparently the best night to get laid.
• Hillary Clinton's lead in the popular vote is inching toward 2 million.
• The debate over political correctness and its effect on the election has inspired pieces in Esquire and The Cut today.
• The revenge of the squirrels has begun.
• Dogs may have episodic memories just like humans.
• A law for banning gay conversion therapy in upstate New York has been titled the Prevention of Emotional Neglect and Childhood Endangerment, aka PENCE.
• And finally, this compilation of great 2016 puppy videos is required viewing:

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