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[h=4]The Short List: Time to rename Black Friday; happy trails, travelers; #LaquanMcDonald — what's next?[/h]Out of the loop today? We've got what you missed.
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Black Friday is basically happening all the time now
What you should know. If you are a RadioShack shopper —<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Are you? Really? Tell us why. Holler at #TheShortList.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>—<span style="color: Red;">*</span>then you'll find deals actually starting<span style="color: Red;">*</span>today.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>The once-outdated electronics retailer<span style="color: Red;">*</span>and<span style="color: Red;">*</span>bunch of other stores, will also be open on Thanksgiving. As for Black Friday.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>The best deal so far? A $150 50-inch TV<span style="color: Red;">*</span>from Amazon, but there's a catch. You can only snag it on the mobile app. Other stores are also thinking along those lines, so<span style="color: Red;">*</span>if you’re looking to save money this holiday season, take a few minutes after reading this and load up your phone with retail<span style="color: Red;">*</span>apps. (Oh hey, also download the USA TODAY app, if you haven't already. We like it.). Must-reads. 1. Do not, repeat, do not buy these four things. 2. The truth about those doorbusters. 3.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Here is<span style="color: Red;">*</span>literally everything you need to know<span style="color: Red;">*</span>about Black Friday. Because even though it's Wednesday, let's be honest: It's kind of already here.
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Savings expert Matt Granite and his team have combed through more ads than you could all day Black Friday, to find you the very best deals. VPC
Speaking of Thanksgiving, if you're traveling today, know this
Over the river and through the woods, to Grandmother's house …<span style="color: Red;">*</span>to #Friendsgiving …<span style="color: Red;">*</span>to a restaurant by yourself …<span style="color: Red;">*</span>whatever your holiday plans, we wish you well. If you're traveling by air, the good news is that it's mostly calm in terms of delays and cancellations. That's a relief<span style="color: Red;">*</span>because travelers are feeling a little on edge from the heightened security following the Paris attacks and other bad things happening in the world. Even though there are no specific threats, Obama says<span style="color: Red;">*</span>U.S. military, intelligence, and law enforcement<span style="color: Red;">*</span>officials are "working overtime" this Thanksgiving. Here are some tried-and-true tips that can make flying less stressful. Check your flight status here. If you're driving today, our hearts go out to you. Maybe you can ease<span style="color: Red;">*</span>the pain of the drive with some USA TODAY podcasts.
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Have you ever wondered why we eat turkey on Thanksgiving? Keri Lumm (@thekerilumm) has the answer to that question and a few more. Buzz60
After #LaquanMcDonald video release, here's what to expect this weekend in Chicago
After Tuesday's night of loud, angry protests over the Laquan McDonald video release, protest groups continued to stage demonstrations into Wednesday and are expected to organize more in the days ahead. The video, which was released by Chicago police, shows a white officer shooting a black teen 16 times. Demonstrators say they plan to block the main city's shopping thoroughfare, Michigan Avenue, during Friday's holiday spending bonanza. An internal Chicago Police Department safety alert Tuesday warned that gang members may be looking to carry out an ambush against cops. But it’s unclear if police are still concerned about the threat as they brace for a second night of protest.
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Protestors took to the streets of Chicago Tuesday night after the city released graphic footage of a white police officer shooting a black teen and charged the officer with murder after more than a year. USA TODAY
Can the Warriors be stopped?
The Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-77 on Tuesday night to become the first team in NBA history to begin a season 16-0.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>What makes their start more impressive is that the team is being led by interim coach Luke Walton while Steve Kerr is on medical leave after two back surgeries this summer. Now that one piece of history has been achieved, the Warriors can take aim at a bigger goal: beating the 1995-96 Bulls record of 72-10 for a season. It’s something MVP Stephen Curry thinks is possible.
#longread: What's really threatening the American dream
White picket fences. A home in the 'burbs.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>America, we've long told ourselves, is a nation of homeowners. It's part of our national credo: A family that owns its home cares for it and improves it, luxuriates in its memories and profits from its sale.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>A home is a comfort, a burden, an investment, a status symbol.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>But now this most tangible measure of the<span style="color: Red;">*</span>American Dream<span style="color: Red;">*</span>is in doubt. Many are turning to renting because it makes the most sense for them. And actually, it's not that tragic. Dive deeper into America's housing trends with this great piece from USA TODAY's Rick Hampson.
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As homeownership lags, Rick Hampson takes a deeper look at the country’s complicated relationship with homeownership.
If you only read one thing tonight:<span style="color: Red;">*</span>"Some Marines would get hurt, but we'd go kick (the Islamic State group) in the butt. No problem." The<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Marine Corps chief says his troops are ready for Syria.
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Extra bites:
Here's a thought: Skip the shopping, and #OptOutside! Can't do it? Enjoy these beautiful images from Yellowstone National Park.
Bison roam in Hayden Valley at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. Yellowstone is the only place in the United States where bison have lived continuously for millennia. Hayden Valley is one of the best places in the park to see them.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>(Photo: Brian Kaufman / Detroit Free Press)
Have you seen it? This little polar bear cub will warm your heart.
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After being rejected by its mother, this 18-month-old polar bear cub is being carefully raised by Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio. VPC
Your new<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Dancing with the Stars<span style="color: Red;">*</span>champs are …<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Bindi and Derek! May you bask in your mirror-ball glory for many days to come.
We thought we might be getting close to reaching Peak Adele, but no. Never.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Adele stopped by the<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Tonight Show<span style="color: Red;">*</span>this week, so you just KNEW that she was going to partake in the tradition of singing one of her hits with the show's incredible band and<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Jimmy Fallon.
Disney is doing it up for the holiday season. Channel your inner Elsa and delight in swiping through these photos:
We all need a little distraction at some point during the day (what else are smartphones for?), so add<span style="color: Red;">*</span>DISTRACTME on the YO app. It'll be fun, we promise.
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This is a compilation of stories from across USA TODAY.
Contributing: Jefferson Graham, Eli Blumenthal, Jessica Estepa,<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Hadley Malcolm, Trevor Hughes, Ben Mutzabaugh,<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Ben Abramson, David Jackson,<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Rick Hampson, Eve Chen,<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Aamer Madhani, Doug Stanglin, USA TODAY;<span style="color: Red;">*</span><span style="color: Red;">*</span>Sam Amick, Kevin Spain, Erik Smith, USA TODAY Sports;Nate Scott, For the Win; Kim Komando, Special for USA TODAY;<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Kirsten Clark, The (Louisville) Courier-Journal;<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Dawn Gilbertson, The Arizona Republic, The Associated Press
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