Killer strikes again on 'Days'

As the World Turns: Jessica and Ben were surprised that they were the only ones besides Sarah at Marshall's funeral. Lucy dumped Aaron after he finally admitted to sleeping with Alison. Lucy also learned that Alison is pregnant. Hal warned Barbara to stay away from Will.

The Bold and the Beautiful: After realizing that Brooke slept with Nick, Ridge threatened Nick and advised him to hope that Ridge is the father of Brooke's baby. Assuming that Nick took advantage of Brooke, Ridge forgave her. Bridget realized that Eric is plotting to ruin Deacon.

Days of Our Lives: Caroline, who was poisoned, was the latest to die at the hands of the serial killer. Marlena collapsed after Bo received a message on his PDA that the killer's next victim had been chosen. Jan Spears returned and is stalking Shawn.

General Hospital: Carly admitted to Courtney she has feelings for Alcazar. After Jason destroyed Faith's drug shipment, Faith had Zander plant a bomb on Nikolas's freighter to get revenge.

Guiding Light: Josh and Billy saw Christopher comforting Reva, who was upset Sandy's (Jonathan's) arrival has stirred up painful memories. Gus and Harley learned that Phillip broke into their client's apartment because he thought Olivia lived there.

One Life to Live: Starr heard Aunt Betsy tell Paul she's leaving her money to him. Bo and John quizzed Walker (Todd) about Elyssa, who was found murdered. The "Music Box Killer" tailed Karen and a drunken Jen. Jen passed out, then later saw Karen's body when she came to.

Passions: Antonio was heartbroken when he realized that Luis was the father of Sheridan's baby. An unwitting Luis tried to convince Sheridan that "Beth's baby" isn't Sheridan's (though he really is). Gwen rejected Ethan's apologies. Whitney refused to give Chad another chance.

The Young and the Restless: Michael failed to reach Victor in order to warn him that Becker is asking questions about bribery in connection with Safra. Victor blasted his heartless father, Albert, for abandoning his wife and children. Chris is the new district attorney.United Feature Syndicate, Inc.

`Sopranos' returns when `Sex' ends

HBO will ring in the new year with the final run of "Sex and the City," then follow up in March with the long-awaited fifth season of "The Sopranos."

"Sex" will begin the march to its series finale Jan. 4 with the first of its eight remaining episodes. The show last aired in September, when Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) found herself being swept off her feet by a distinguished Russian artist (Mikhail Baryshnikov).

Larry David's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" will also return on Jan. 4 to begin its fourth season.

The eight-week final run of "Sex and the City" will last through most of February, leading up to Season 5 of "The Sopranos" on March 7. The season premiere will be the first original episode in 15 months.

The show almost came to a halt when James Gandolfini staged a holdout in the spring for a higher salary. HBO and the actor settled the dispute fairly quickly. Creator David Chase has promised a sixth season in 2005.

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Globe on NECN

Here's what's happening on "Around the Globe" today on NECN:

12:30 p.m.: "Globe at Home" -- Deputy Business Editor Bennie DiNardo on taking advantage of wireless number portability.

4 p.m.: "Around the Globe"

6:30 p.m.: "New England Business Day"

8 p.m.: "NewsNight"

Schedule is subject to change.

Talk of the dial

7 a.m. WBNW-AM (1120) -- "ChickChat." Guest: Kenneth C. Davis, author, "Don't Know Much About History" and "Don't Know Much About the Pilgrims," gives facts about Thanksgiving.

11 a.m. WBIX-AM (1060) -- "MoneyLife." Guest: Ed Slott, author, "The Retirement Savings Time Bomb . . . and How to Defuse It."

Other radiohighlights

9 a.m. WCRB-FM (102.5) -- Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 4; Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 1; Puccini's Symphonic Prelude.

Noon WGBH-FM (89.7) -- "Classical Performances." Mompou's preludes for piano; Handel's Chandos Anthem No. 10; Wagner/Maazel Tannhauser, a Symphonic Synthesis; Bach's Partita for Solo Violin, No. 3 in E.

5 p.m. WCRB-FM (102.5) -- Vivaldi's Violin Concerto No. 6; Mendelssohn's Son and Stranger overture; Vanhal's Violin Concerto in B.