Nation Nov 25 Native American tribes arrive in Plymouth to mourn on Thanksgiving By William J. Kole, Associated Press
Science Nov 25 Why do frozen turkeys explode when deep-fried? Deep-fried turkeys are delicious, but making one can be dangerous. The scientific reason for fiery Thanksgiving mishaps? A difference in the densities of ice, water and oil. By Kristine Nolin, The Conversation
Nation Nov 24 Watch 4:07 A history of how lucky turkeys came to earn presidential pardons In between muscling the Build Back Better Act through the U.S. House of Representatives and departing for the holiday, President Joe Biden made time for another executive duty: The pardoning of two turkeys. Lisa Desjardins is back with this report… By Lisa Desjardins, Tess Conciatori
Nation Nov 24 After a pandemic pause, Thanksgiving travelers hit the road again Millions of Americans are loading up their cars or piling onto planes, determined to reclaim Thanksgiving traditions that were put on pause last year by the pandemic. By David Koenig, Associated Press
Nation Nov 23 Vaccines are making Thanksgiving gatherings easier, but COVID-19 hot spots remain Nearly 200 million Americans are fully vaccinated, but that leaves tens of millions who have yet to get a shot in the arm. By Ed White, Associated Press
Nov 23 WATCH: Biden gives remarks on the economy, inflation ahead of Thanksgiving By Josh Boak, Colleen Long, Associated Press President Joe Biden is ordering 50 million barrels of oil released from America's strategic reserve to help bring down energy costs. Continue reading
Nov 22 Target to keep stores closed on Thanksgiving for good By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press To limit crowds in stores, retailers last year were forced to turn what had become a weekend shopping blitz into an extended event with holiday sales beginning as early as October. Continue reading
Nov 22 No turkey shortage for Thanksgiving, but higher prices expected By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press The American Farm Bureau estimates a Thanksgiving feast for 10 will cost $53.31 this year, up 14% from a year ago. Butterball CEO Jay Jandrain says labor, transportation and feed costs all soared this year and remain elevated. Continue reading
Nov 01 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will return to pre-pandemic format By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press This year's parade — the 95th annual — will snap back to form after bowing to pandemic restrictions last year. It will feature 15 giant character balloons, 28 floats, 36 novelty and heritage inflatables, more than 800 clowns, 10 marching… Continue reading
Dec 11 COVID-19 viral spread related to Thanksgiving appears across U.S. By Carla K. Johnson, Amy Forliti, Associated Press Contact tracers and emergency room doctors are hearing repeatedly from new coronavirus patients that they socialized during the Thanksgiving holiday with people outside their households. The next round of festivities could yield even more cases. Continue reading